Buckethead - Missing My Parents 

1992- I Love My Parents 2018- Missing My Parents 💔

I'm now 55 years old....I went with my son to see BH in Sacramento Ca a few years back....one of the fondest memories I'll ever have...My son is very quiet and shy. He stood right there next to stage and said..."Mom, I'm not leaving this area" and I said....." then I'm here too son!!! We had fun....never thought I'd be right there next to him and BH....I'll have that memory for the rest of my life....Years prior to that when my son would play his music we would be just cleaning, doing things and he would say "listen to this mom" and I would say "Who's that son" as it was beautiful quiet almost peaceful music...then he would say.....It's Brian....ie Buckethead.....he wrote it for his mom, oh wow...I thought....this dude is a loving young man.....I learned to really like and appreciate his music...This was, or started about ten years back....maybe more....I've been a fan ever since.....I know I can't call you Brian BH.....as only your mom did....but just know there are middle aged women out there who adore, respect, and appreciate you in ways that some may not understand....Please stay strong.....Life can be hard at times....but I am a mom....probably near your mom's age....who has sons.....my son plays guitar and he reminds me of you so much....tall, thin....when he plays I see your fingers from that concert....Just imagine the souls that you have touched....from the young to the elders as myself....(55)......Be strong son.....Wished I could make you some apple pie....my boys love that!!! Take Care....We are all just people trying to live life in this big, crazy world.....take time to take care of YOU!!!!!

This made me cry. I've lost both of my parents. Also my brother. Grand parents gone long ago. I've had a failed marriage and relationships. I have no children. Everyone goes away. Family keeps getting fewer and fewer Time keeps ticking away. Life is short. Everything ends. Cherish the time you have with those you love and care for. Don't be petty. Don't hold grudges and let negative things go. Love, be thankful,, forgive. Family, friends, and building good memories is all that matters. Everything else is dust......even my guitars and gear....just tools. Thank you Brian Buckethead for touching my heart with yours. God bless!

Somebody please tell Buckethead I love him.

My father passed away many years ago . He died in my arms while looking me in the eyes , the light of his life faded away , I watched helplessly . I still dream of him and its true that the pain never really goes away . Sometimes I would give all that I have if I could feel his tough , work worn hand on my shoulder and to hear his raspy voice telling me its gonna be alright . Since his passing for the most part it has just been my mother and I . There have been times it seemed like it was just she and I against the world . We have faced being homeless together , sickness , loss and about any other rotten circumstance that life can throw our way but we have somehow managed to still laugh , enjoy life and by the grace of God still find a place of peace through it all . I am thankful that I still have her . I hope to one day be half as brave as she is .

You can hear his emotions through his guitar ☹😥

If you are fortunate enough to spend Christmas with your parents, tell them you love them. You never know when that timer is gonna run down.

I Love My Parents + Hold Me Forever + Heaven is Your Home + Missing My Parents = Beautiful.

I really hope you are doing well, Buckethead. We all love and support you. Please stay strong. Greetings from Brazil.

Lost my Sister in 2014, Dad in 2015 and my Mom in 2018. Buckethead made me cry like a baby.

Missing my parents. A mi madre Maria 1937-2012 El cielo ahora es tú hogar.

Beautiful! My Father and Mother would have loved this. 2005-Mom 2007-Dad 18 months apart. Mom went first and Dad missed her so much he died of a broken heart and passed in his sleep. God bless you and pray you have a wonderful New Year. 💓

Las composiciones de Buckethead son muy emotivas. Al escuchar sus canciones te das cuenta de lo que hay detrás de la máscara: .un gran ser humano.

I once heard someone say that Buckethead's music can't be emotional. To whomever thinks that, I don't think they understand how profoundly emotional you can make music without even saying a word. Of this art, Buckethead is a master. This song is the only necessary rebuttal. As someone who has lost both of his parents to cancer, I feel the complex mix of emotions that this song has in it. It's beautifully, profoundly sad, and yet hopeful. It feels like a struggle with being sad and knowing that you have to move on.

The title of this one made me instantly sad inside. Although I'm fortunate enough to still have both my parents with me, I can imagine how it must feel to have to have to go through each day accepting that you'll never get another txt from mum or dad, never have another home-cooked meal with them and never see them smile or give them a warm hug. Bucket seems like the kind of person who was really close to his folks... a sensitive soul who yearned for the love and presence of those two who brought him into this world and supported him in becoming the entity he is today. This Christmas, may the memories of your mother and father give your heart a big loving embrace, Brian. Thank you for the gift to us that your music is. Merry Christmas to all the Bucket fans around the world :)

Wherever you are Bucket, I want you to know that your music has impacted my life. The world is a better place with you in it

Brian..........Look at the beautiful people you have collected here, listening to you pour out your heart and soul. Read their comments, be happy that you can convey so perfectly your emotions to everyone and allow them to FEEL. We are all stardust and this is how we connect. Thank you for this beautiful gift and I hope everyone uses this song to inspire them to tell someone they love them, give someone who's hurting a hug, smile at someone who has a frown on their face. Be who you know you can be. Thank you all for your beautiful honest comments and make the next year one of transformation and honesty. 💚🎵✌🎶

Criminally underrated. If you ever see these comments, I hope you know how much of an impact you've made on some of our lives. Try not to dwell on it too much, the road goes on forever and you'll see them again eventually

I am right there with you, Buckethead. Missing them a lot.

such a kind and loving person.. we love you buckethead!

Very nice, I lost my mother at the age of 8, and I was 21 when my father passed away. I'm now 53 years old. life is hard, and time is also super fast, so enjoy life, because life only lasts for a while. I try to stay positive, but it's not always that easy. Greetz from the Netherlands

I never cry anymore because I lost both my parents to a car crash and I cried at the beginning but I used it as a positive thing and I said I’ll do it for you mom and dad but now I can’t do it anymore I miss them I used to play catch with my dad and thinking about that one time I would play catch one last time is heart breaking and I would always draw with my mom we would try to draw pictures of us together now I try my hardest to draw me and my mom but I can my get past looking through what picture to draw without crying I miss you mom and dad I love you both so much and I am exited to see u someday now that your in a better place I hope u can just come back please u beg you please come back I love u❤️

How can 25 people thumbs down this? Heartless and lost, those 25 are... Beauty and emotion a singer could not ever convey.. I love you, Buckethead, Forever and always, like your parents did and still do-smiling down from Heaven...

Lyrics: ~Strum~ (Teardrops im guitar language) x89

Buckethead, love from Texarkana Texas, your music heals the scars as I trudge the road to happiness. Prayers for you my friend

I love to hear this song painting my pictures. My best works were listening to Buckethead! Thank you for having such a talented son, Mr. and Mrs. Carrol! Rest in peace.

Thank you, Buckethead, for channeling your emotions into art that helps the rest of us, too. You are appreciated.

Music can heal. As Mr. Head I'm sure understands. Sorry for your loss.

Even though this song is sad, I closed my eyes and thought of the fun memories I have with my parents and the time I have now to still spend time with them. And if something happens, I know I’ll be reunited with them along with my sister:)

Nothin like an extra little present under the tree from buckethead. Merry Christmas everyone!

Sad. he gives US a present that makes US happy.

Merry Christmas Buckethead, we love you ❤️

Congratulations Bucket, I'm just recovering from a very painful spinal operation and this is my best sedative

I lost my sweet, beautiful mother to the scourge that is cancer. And this music gives me solace....that she is okay, and it makes me feel as if Im doing positive things for my father taking care of him in his loss.. Buckethead has helped me through many hard times... being made fun of in high school and then playing his material.. I think bucket and I would have some great conversations over a drink and a backing track

Man, this opened the floodgates. Beautiful!

So beautiful Bucket, there have been people that say your music has no soul, they talking shit, they just haven't listened too all your music, especially this, and your other heartfelt music, RIP your Mum n Dad, And my Mum Ada, miss you mum, your allways with me, One day, together for ever, god bless you Buckethead.

Brian, I know the feeling. I lost my dad two years ago just a week before Christmas and now my mother isn't doing all that well now. One day you have them both and all is right in the world, then the next day you see how old they are and how fast time is slipping away and no matter what you do, there is nothing you can do to stop it. It's like a train flying full speed ahead. It sucks, but that is the sad, cruel reality of life. For people who still have their parents, spend as much time as you can with them, you too might be thinking that all is right in the world and you're out having fun without a care in the world, but the train is coming soon. Live slow, not fast.

Thank you Buckethead. We love you

Im sure buck feels lonely a bit on his christmas .all of his friends spending with theyre family. Thank you for this music .this is a gift to all of us .merry christmas Big B

I was abandoned by both my parents at a very young age for different reasons. My mother abandoned herself because of the manipulative and hateful way my father treated us ever since my older brothers were born. My father straight up never loved us, my mom and himself, maybe at some point, but not anymore. The shell of a hollowed man dressed in human flesh that he is reflects that. My mother because of his attitude was stuck in bed for years trying to recover from all the things he did and said to us (like he would kill us and such.) Years later, I am 19 years old, alone in Christmas, tortured somewhat, but in peace, because I am stronger than the past, not like my brothers though but that's another story. My mother is too, and this song reminds me of a simpler time, where you didn't had to worry about being able to eat the next day because of your alcohol addiction and such. I sometimes miss being a kid, I was hurt and weak, but yet, I was so innocent and yet happy with what I had... Buckethead truly makes me live the childhood I was robbed from, he makes me live in a easier, happier and simpler world. I can't imagine the loss that he has to endure now that he lost his parents, but that's life I guess. I know he will probably never read this but, Brian...thank you for everything that you've done, I just passed Christmas alone as well for like the 5th time, I know how it feels. Thank you for being in my life, you're like the brother I never had.

Missing my mom and dad Dad May 2012 Mom Oct 2017 Miss yous every day

I nearly cried when I realised this is a free download on Bandcamp. Thank you Buckthead. I miss my parents too, so much.

Todos los comentarios son tan bellos que no puedo dejar de agradecer el llanto por el amor a mis padres Dios te bendice Bukethead. Feliz 2019 .

Tears of joy when Buckethead creates new music. I love you all and hope to connect with some of you buckethead lovers someday for i haven't had someone in my life to appreciate these soul touching creations.

this guy broke my heart. As always... i love him.

This type of pain is felt by most everyone, hearing it translated into a melancholy piece is very powerful and I feel it puts buckets feelings into something even better than words

This song ist so you, BucketHead ,..😍 Simply wonderfu❣️l❣️❣️..!!!!! Please,man, don' feel so sad..😢 We are loving you all so much❣️❣️❣️...

I lost my mom early that month. There is not a single day that I don't miss her. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that I have no regrets with her. I always did my best to let her know how much I loved her, and I did everything I could to make her proud and take care of her when she needed. Rest in peace mom. I'll love you forever.

Merry Christmas Buckethead! This means a little extra this time of year... Thank you!

almost cried listening to this song amazing !! buckethead i love you god bless you

My dad died two months ago and I keep coming back to this during the first Christmas season without him.

missing mine too 91,and 1998 seemes like a lifetime ago that I had them I'm only 45 now those times seem like a sunny dream now long gone replaced by storm clouds

❤Buckethead❤

Thank you Buckethead for this beautiful song lucky to have my parents and family for christmas

This is my daughter's song. She's 4. Thank you Brian/Buckethead...we love you!

Such Emotion and sensibility from BUCKETHEAD,A one in a million artist..

FELIZ NAVIDAD, gracias por la pieza, maravillosa y que consigue equilibrio, añoro y esperanza. Que tengas un 2019 muy feliz. Se te quiere BUCKETHEAD. y a todo su equipo y amigos...

Buckethead Feliz Navidad!! Desde Saltillo, MÉXICO....

Beautiful piece, Merry Christmas Buckethead

I love you Mom and Dad, and I wish I could express in full how proud I am to call you my parents. I am blessed to have you next to me, and I am sorry for all the times I have made you feel anything less than happy. Time is passing by quickly, I am not a teenager anymore and I have to come in terms with the sad fact, that one day, I will not have the luxury of chatting, arguing, listening to you... This melody urges me to hug both of you and savour our time together. I love you to the moon and back. Your son

I have no words to do this justice... all I can say is thank you.

I am not crying, you're crying

Dios te bendiga Buckethead

This one artist, sort of neglected. I guess although he is known to be one of the best shredders around, he is still an underdog. The guy produces beautiful peices of music like so, and interprets his soul in his music. The guy is truly the GOAT, Bucket tries to picture himself as a robot on front of his audience, but his fear of removing the mask, and his sadness and emotion show otherwise. He is sincerely the best thing RU-vid introduced me to, Bucket, thank you very much man ♥️ hope your health is better. Love from Malta ♥️

Thank you Buckethead, you just made this day a lot better

Don't give up Buckethead! We are all with you!

Merry Christmas Buckethead and everybody

Both my parents are alive still, but after listening to this I'm going to embrace every single moment I can get with them. Thx again Big B!!

easily the best song of 2018 hands down, i love you buckethead

Lost my dad at 16, lost my mom this weekend at 26, it feels odd not having the 2 most influential people in my life anymore. But I will make them proud

You're a beautiful soul and spirit big B. Your music continues to enrich my life in many ways. Wishing you peace and love always.

Man. This is music. You can tell how he was feeling by each note he plays. So close to his parents and relatives too and an insane amount of albums produced. Bucket is like the tin man to me - a machine with a heart. Meanwhile rappers are singing about popping xans and girls in the club w no panties. smh.

Gracias buckethead por este regalo de navidad ❤

Happy Christmas

Merry Christmas Buckethead!

Lost my dad on the 15th of November. I'm sending love to Big B and everyone out there. "Know that which pervades the entire body is indestructible. No one is able to destroy the imperishable soul." - Bhagavad Gita

Incredible perfection. Some will understand. Others won't.

Brian, Merry Christmas Man! Me too.

Started listening to bucket ten years ago. Was enjoying the colma album the week my mom passed. Thanks for the upload.

Recuerdo en Diciembre 25 del 2018, yo me despertaba y recibí un correo de bucketheadland con mi link de descarga. Si ya había sido una navidad maravillosa ese regalo por parte de Bucket solo la mejoro aún más. No puedo estar más contento siendo fan de este gran artista.

This is not merely Buckehead, it is Brian Carol. He is always painted as this odd shredder. BUT the emotional picture this paints is heart breaking.

My father died 5 weeks ago, and my mother 3 years ago. It's really hard. This is a beautiful song. Thank you Buckethead. I miss them

The sequel of NYC 4 EVER? Merry Christmas Big B. Thanks for all the amazing music this year!

Met a really sweet guy after coming out of a very abusive relationship. We were both going through a divorce and we connected fast. Maybe too fast, both of us hurting and missing someone else. Eventually he backed off, told me he wasn't ready, even after we said we thought we loved each other. I felt like I could have loved him, really loved him and moved on, I talked about him all the time and he made me so happy like I hadn't been in so long. But he grew more distant and finally just stopped talking to me, and really, I understood. I just wish it could have been different. He introduced me to Buckethead and played this song after telling me he wasn't ready. It hurt but I'll always be thankful for the memories and for the beautiful music that he passed along. I pray he finds healing one day.

We Love you big b Please never reveal your face Keep the magic alive ...happy christmas

También echamos de menos a los nuestros.

Ahora a descansar del tour.... Te esperamos por aquí.... Eres un gran músico y un gran guitarrista. Eres un gran artista..se te quiere...

I miss my parents too ..danm this got me

I'm down a mom and a brother this past year. I found bucket when I was 14 and lost a childhood friend. Finally got to see him preform live and I've waited nearly 10 years for that. Bucket is an absolute hero of mine. His music is an inspiration and the man himself seems like such an amazing person. Thank you for helping me through the tough times❤️

This world full of human suffering, sometimes it can be too unbearable to find comfort in everyday existence. Trying to find meaning in anything I can, and there are so many setbacks. I've been lucky enough to have my parents still, I don't know what bucket feels but I can only imagine the longing and emptiness his parents death left. I hope everyone can find peace, and I hope I can find a place in this world

Merry Christmas Buckethead

It's a cruel song in a way just like the notion of missing your parents. From about 30 seconds in I've had beads of tears forming and not dropping - like it keeps you on the brink of sadness without ever blessing you with the release of it. I understand. I hope you are keeping well.

I hope he had/has very special close quality company during these holidays. Adored as he is. The bucket belongs around great minds like his own .

Merry Christmas to Buckethead! Love the tune although it saddends me a bit, best wishes to you Buckethead, love you!.

Merry Christmas Buckethead! Thanks for the upload!

Dear Buckethead,I love your music so very much,please, forgive me, when sometimes I' m sharing your Videos,here.

My first time seeing Buckethead live earlier this was a dream come true much love Buckethead for your talent your passoin and music gives another chance to keep going after the dream we all desire 🤘 you rock on bro

What a sweet guy to his parents. Looks like he had a few songs dedicated to them both. It's hard to find a lot of his music I like since he produced so much. His music puts me in an odd place that I've never been before..

He really speaks through his guitar

Merry Christmas Buckethead, thank you for the wonderful gifts and especially for this beautiful piece!