Cotton Eye Joe 😞 10 Hours 

I am absolutely BAWLING. This man's story is so depressing and it makes me want to do more with my life. I have strived to be a better man since.

how dare cotton I jo do this????

This video made me discover new levels of sadness. I have been shaking and crying for the past 10 hours and I have now been inspired to turn my life around. After watching this I have never been the same.

Who make The Nugget sad😢?

In the dusty plains of the Wild West, there once roamed a lone nugget cowboy whose heartache echoed through the canyons. His tale of woe unfolded like a somber melody, each note resonating with the pain of lost love and shattered dreams. Through the haze of tumbleweeds and the flicker of campfire flames, he shared the story of his ill-fated marriage, a union marred by misunderstandings and unfulfilled promises. As the stars blinked overhead, casting their silent judgment on the desolate landscape, one couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for this rugged soul, forever branded by the scars of a love that slipped through his fingers like grains of sand in the desert wind. "Oh, how heartbreaking," lamented a passing traveler, tipping his hat in respect as he listened to the cowboy's tale. "To endure such trials in the pursuit of love, it's a tragedy of Shakespearean proportions." Another sympathetic onlooker, a weathered rancher with a knowing glint in his eye, nodded in understanding. "Son, I've seen my fair share of storms brewin' on the horizon, but none quite like the tempest that tore through your heart. May you find solace in the arms of the open range." The nugget cowboy nodded silently, his eyes reflecting the flickering flames of the campfire as if mirroring the turmoil within his soul. Each word of empathy offered a fleeting moment of comfort in the vast expanse of his loneliness, a temporary respite from the ache that gnawed at his heart like a hungry coyote in the night. And so, beneath the star-studded canopy of the western sky, the nugget cowboy carried on, a silent guardian of his own sorrow, forever haunted by the memories of a love that was never meant to be.

A single tear was shed, truly a beautiful, tranquil, but meloncholy experience watching this. Words cannot express the emotions that were felt.

The emotions in his eyes… It feels real…

WE BEIN SAD WITH DIS ONE🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️🗣️

This made me cry fountains and discover new levels of sadness. I been shaking and crying for 6 days now.

​​it 😭hadn’t 😭 been 😭 for 😭 cotton 😭eye 😭 Joe 😭 I’d 😭 been 😭 married 😭 a 😭 long 😭 time 😭 ago 😭 where 😭 did 😭 you 😭come 😭 from 😭 where 😭 did 😭 you 😭 go 😭 where 😭 did 😭 you

Context for this song: buckle eye joe was a 32 year old barkeeper who was commonly mistaken as Cotton eye joe, who is a 25 year old infamous outlaw known for chia Cotton stuffing in his eye to replace his old eye which was stabbed, one day, Cotton eye joe goes to buckle eye joes bar, but buckle eye joe immediately recognizes him and refuses to serve him, cotton eye joe gives him a death stair and a week later, 4 horses were outside of buckle eye joes house while he was making food for his girlfriend, which he was going to propose to the same day,the 4 riders get off and start pacing around getting closer to buckle eye, then they stopped, they pulled out lassos and captured them both, a day passes and now they were kidnapped by Cotton eye joe’s goons, buckle eye joe makes a plan with her gf, although buckle eye joe gets out free, he watches as his girlfriend’s brain is blown out of her head by none other than Cotton eye, 5 years layer, buckle eye joe is an alcoholic but a sharpshooter, and he became an outlaw just like Cotton eye, it is the anniversary of his girlfriends plan, and is prepared to blow a hole in cotton eye joe’s head, news was relayed to cotton eye joe and he was ready, there, at 8 PM stood buckle eye joe, facing cotton eye with a bottle of beer and a silver decorated revolver, “Back off, sissy” cotton eye joe says, “you will regret what you have done 5 years ago.” Buckle eye joe says coldly, “try me.” Cotton eye joe responds, “Now you will know why they call me buckle eye…” buckle eye joe quickly focuses onto his buckle, taking out his revolver and expertly shooting cotton eye joe from his hand, then his arms, and then his legs. Cotton eye joe screams, his technique was preformed in nearly 30 milliseconds, Buckle eye joe lassos cotton eye joe and gets on his horse, dragging him to a cliff, and finally, buckle eye joe positions cotton eye joe right at the edge, “this will suit you better” Buckle eye joe says, ripping out the cotton from cotton eye joes eye and stuffing a diamond ring into it, the one he was gonna propose with, buckle eye joe kicks cotton eye joe down the cliff and gets on his horse and lives the life of an infamous outlaw, when he grows old, he is haunted by what he thinks is cotton eye joe, which he notices making his song, explaining why he says, “where did you go?” Twice in his song, Buckle eye joe lives the rest of his days restless, waiting to meet his girlfriend eternally, the end.

This had me in tears.thank you for showing this inspirational story hope this never happens again 😞 😢❤❤

after seeing this poor mans story, i knew that i had to make a change. This video is life changing, inspiring, and i still dont know where he came from, or where he went.

Props to this nugget for telling us his 10 hour story of his sad backstory.. It made me feel sad and made me cry 😭

I listened to this nugget's entire story 3 times without skipping on loop today in 109 inches.. 11 hours later into the past and I'm still shaking, throwing up and sobbing hysterically 😭😭😭where did you come from, where did you go, where did you come from, Cotton Eye Joe? 😢😓😓

This is the most emotional journey any singing nugget has taken me on... Gadagedigedagadaido indeed my friend, perhaps with this bond we shall find cotton eye joe...

I know where you came from Cotton Eye Joe, you came from heaven to tell us your depressing story and give us advice on how to make the world a better place ❤ I also know where you went, you went back to heaven ❤

if it haven't been for cotton eye joe☹I've Been Married Long Time Ago 🥺Where Did You Come From😮Where Did You Go😳 Where Did You Come From😢 Cotton Eye Joe😭

Bro 10 hours was worth it his story inspires me

I can watch this forever cause the music is so good

I've been depressed all day, this video is so relevant today

"If it hadn't been for cotton eye joe, I would've been married a long time ago" had me crying so hard 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

1:39:07 was the part where it was the most emotional. I’m literally sobbing as I type this, my face is filled with tears. No man should have to ever go through what this man went through in this moment

Respect for this nugget, he cried for 10 hours without any sleeping or relaxing 🥶

Respect to this nugget for singing 10 hours straight while being in depression 😔 Peoples who cried while watching video 😭😭 👇

I feel you nugget 😢

teacher: tell me a sad song me: shows her this

This is emotionally better than the trueman show truly a master piece im bawling my eyes

I never knew a nugget could be so sad. I'm crying right now, this nugget is the .

Ive been crying for 10 hours because of this story

this is genuinely pleasant to listen to, love the way he says joe at the end

Here while it was still live 😭😭😭

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Once upon a time, in a small town nestled in the heart of the countryside, there lived a young woman named Lily. Lily was known far and wide for her infectious laughter and her love for dancing. Every Saturday night, she would put on her best dress and head to the local barn dance, where she would twirl and spin to the lively tunes of the fiddle and banjo. One fateful night, a mysterious stranger arrived at the dance. He was tall and handsome, with a mischievous glint in his eye. As soon as the music started playing, he took Lily's hand and led her onto the dance floor. They danced together like they were the only two people in the world, their feet moving in perfect harmony to the rhythm of the music. The stranger introduced himself as Joe, but everyone called him Cotton Eye Joe because of the distinctive patch he wore over one eye. Despite his mysterious past, Lily couldn't help but be drawn to him. They danced every dance that night, lost in the music and each other's company. But as the night wore on, whispers began to spread through the crowd. Cotton Eye Joe was a drifter, they said, a man with a troubled past who brought nothing but trouble wherever he went. Lily's friends warned her to stay away from him, but she couldn't resist the pull of their shared dance. As the sun began to rise, Cotton Eye Joe took Lily's hand and led her outside, away from the prying eyes of the townspeople. They danced in the pale light of dawn, their hearts beating as one. But as the first rays of sunlight touched the horizon, Cotton Eye Joe's past caught up with him. A group of men rode into town, their faces grim and determined. They had come for Cotton Eye Joe, to settle an old score from a life he had left behind. Lily watched in horror as the men surrounded him, their guns drawn and ready. In a moment of desperation, Cotton Eye Joe pushed Lily away, telling her to run and never look back. And so, as the first shot rang out, Lily turned and ran, tears streaming down her face. She never saw Cotton Eye Joe again, but his memory lived on in the haunting strains of the fiddle and banjo, playing the bittersweet melody of a love lost too soon. And every Saturday night, as she danced alone in the empty barn, Lily whispered a silent prayer for the soul of Cotton Eye Joe, the man who had danced his way into her heart and then disappeared into the shadows of the night.

THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED!!!

currently working on a sad sstory assignment for school...this really helps set the scene. literally cring so hard rn

Kinda makes me cry sometimes😢

Dang! I didn’t know that a McDonald’s chicken nugget could sing

I needed this

"A Manly Tear Has Been Dropped This Is The Definition Of Sadness And The Pain On The Eyes Because Of The Dust" A Wise Man

2X speed is such a banger try it out

Cotton eye joe is a real one😭😭😭

This is some good shit right here!!! keep up the work 10hoursmovies!

this actually deserves a subscribe😴😢

His story was as interesting and sad as possible to listen to. His face was full of fear, sadness and desire for revenge. R.I.P nugget 2023-2024.

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OUR BRAINS ARE ROTTING WITH THIS ONW 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Chicken nugget shouldn't be sad because he is a popular meme😀

😭 hadn't 😭 been 😭 for 😭 cotton 😭 eye 😭 joe 😭 Id 😭 been 😭 married 😭 long 😭 time 😭 ago 😭 where 😭 did 😭 ya 😭 come 😭 from 😭 where 😭 did 😭 you 😭 go 😭 where 😭 did 😭 you 😭 come 😭 from 😭 where 😭 did 😭you 😭 go 😭cotton eye joe 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

Cotton eye joe made him sad because he said “if it hadnt been for cotton eye joe he would’ve been married long time ago” so im guessing cotton eye joe ruined his marriage

Truly an inspiring and sad video I couldn’t stop crying😭😭😭

Truly sad story, props to the nugget

So much dark lore about this nugget 😔😔😔

Trollface is angry❤

This is giving Lo-fi study beats

Finally...10 hours 😢😩

nobody: why is that guy so sad what is he listening to? what I'm listening to:

a cinematic masterpiece

I love it

I was here from the six hour mark to the end, seriously, it helped me survive another day

im so depressed

Respect for the nugget😭😭😭 he did drugs for us for this depressing song😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 Respect button 👇🏼

Stuck in my head for 10000000000000000 years❤

😥😥😭❤❤😔😔 Title: Cotton Eye Joe: The Melancholy Remnants of a Lost Dance Introduction: In the vast landscape of folk music, "Cotton Eye Joe" stands as a spirited and lively tune, known for its infectious rhythm and lively dance. However, beneath the energetic facade lies a melancholic tale that often goes unnoticed. This essay explores the somber undertones of "Cotton Eye Joe," unraveling the threads of a lost dance and the bittersweet nostalgia that accompanies its memory. Body: The Deceptive Dance: At first glance, "Cotton Eye Joe" is synonymous with lively hoedowns and spirited line dances. Yet, when one delves into the lyrics, a different narrative emerges. The protagonist's journey and the elusive nature of Cotton Eye Joe himself paint a picture of impermanence, hinting at the ephemeral nature of joy and connection. A Love Lost: Central to the narrative is the theme of love lost. The lyrics tell the story of a man who loses his partner, Cotton Eye Joe, without a trace. The upbeat tempo of the music often overshadows the heartache woven into the verses. The absence of closure and the mystery surrounding Joe's departure leave a void, turning the dance into a poignant symbol of love lost and the lingering pain of unanswered questions. The Fading Echoes of Laughter: Behind the lively fiddles and toe-tapping beats lies the fading echo of laughter. The dance that once united a community now stands as a nostalgic reminder of times gone by. The lyrics suggest that Cotton Eye Joe took away not only a dance partner but also a source of joy and communal celebration, leaving behind a void that cannot be filled. Roots in Tradition: "Cotton Eye Joe" has deep roots in American folk tradition, with various iterations and interpretations passed down through generations. Its evolution from a traditional folk song to a modern dance hit adds layers of cultural significance. The sadness within the song reflects the inevitable transformation of traditions over time, as the dance loses its original context and becomes a mere echo of its former self. The Quest for Meaning: The unanswered question of "where did you come from, where did you go?" becomes a metaphor for the quest for meaning in the face of life's uncertainties. The transient nature of relationships and experiences, as symbolized by Cotton Eye Joe, prompts reflection on the impermanence of joy and the inevitability of change. Conclusion: "Cotton Eye Joe" may be remembered for its lively dance and catchy tune, but beneath the surface lies a poignant narrative of loss and the passage of time. The melancholy remnants of a lost dance linger in the lyrics, inviting listeners to reflect on the transient nature of joy, the ache of love lost, and the evolving traditions that shape our cultural landscape. As we continue to spin to the energetic beats, it's worth pausing to acknowledge the bittersweet undercurrents of "Cotton Eye Joe," a song that encapsulates the beauty and pain of life's dance. Truly sad,😭❤❤😔

Feels like the nugget is finding he's one and only loved😭😭😭😭😓😓

Such a sad but entertaining story

This is so sad😢😢😢 Please send prayers to this man and his journey for love!!!! We all find someone eventually, Mr.❤❤❤❤

masterpiece.

If it hadn't been for Cotton Eye Joe 🤠I'd been BURIED ⚰⚰⚰ a long time ago. He literally SAVED me. God bless that man 🙏

the og nugget will always be remembered😭😢

This changed my life

Im happy again🥺

So much emotional 😭😭

I was here!

This is my new sleep, relaxation

One word... STAN

I have been crying for 3 hours straight. This song is truly special. Last year my wife divorced me and took tge kids to live with her mother. I am very busy at work and dont have much time to think about anything else so i guess i hadn't really processed it. That was until i saw this song in my recommended. I thought why not give it a listen so i did. And wow, the beautiful lyrics flow the instrumental in the background. Absolutely everything about this song is simply outstanding. Its so raw and emotional. I think this song finally gave me to truly think about everything that has happened and i haven't been able to stop crying since. This song has so much passion pain and emotion behind it and i think i could really feel what the artist went through when he wrote this masterpiece. I think this may have become my new favorite song. I dont think i could put to words how much this song means to me. It is so beautifully sad and emotional but it also has so much power behind it. I have never heard a song that could make me break down in tears and mske me feel lime i could take on the world. In fact this song made such a difference in my life that i found a new wife and gave completely forgotten about my old dumb family. And yes, of course we played this work of art at pur wedding. And it will play at my funeral and every other event for the rest of my life. Anyway sorry for the rambling. I just felt so strongly about this song and everything it has done for me. Gegadigegagado

I’m literally crying 😭😭😭

I got this recommended right after a 3 loss streak and being kicked in CS2, this really represents how I feel

This man's story is a warning to all of us. Give the best of yourself today, so when you won't be able to do so anymore, that day you should harvest the fruits of your previous hard work.

I cant wait for the movie

Gather 'round, folks, and let me tell you about the enigmatic Cotton Eye Joe. In a world where heartache wears overalls and dances with a twang, this elusive figure is more than just a name; he's a legend, whispered by jilted lovers and pondered by philosophers alike. Some say he's a time-traveling cowboy, leaving broken engagements in his wake. But where did he come from? Where did he go? These questions echo through the ages, as the music, like a melancholic symphony played on a banjo made of tears, weaves through the soul. Prepare to ride the emotional rollercoaster of heartbreak and hoedowns, for in the grand opera of life, Cotton Eye Joe is the tragic hero we never knew we needed. Where did he come from? Where did he go? Only the wind knows for sure.

this story touches my heart

I love this song

it is so sad knowing that this meme will not last long

I LOVE IT SO MUCH 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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When you speed it up it sounds amazing

Life changing words...

IS SO GOOD 👍 (IS VIDEO!)

the second song on this is called dido thank you

50 minutes and im still listening to this masterpiece....

I love the song😢

This song change my life around

0.1 seconds in and I’m already crying

Thank this sad nug😢❤😢

I wholeheartedly agree

Poor man has seen and heard to many things as he lets it out to us, all this time and he finally reached his breaking point

ok wtf the transitions are clean

music to my ears