He has to be the most underrated, unappreciated greatest all around musical talent the world has ever known. I have wanted to be a writer my entire life, and I can just hope to ever write such beautiful words as this man and then to put it in song with a voice that makes you feel his pain. Just amazing.
Had no idea who this guy was. I was at a music festival just chilling not expecting anything when this guy walked out on stage. 20 seconds into his first song I wasn't worrying about anything but listening.
I saw him live 2 days ago, & I was so happy he sang this. If you ever get the opportunity to see him live, go, you won't be sorry. I hope he comes back to my area someday
Paroles I swore the days were over Of courtin empty dreams I worshipped at the altar of losing everything And the guard I held together Was losing all its shape And in my head you looked so gorgeous It's keeping me awake There's a scar on my soul So let me down easy Break my heart sweetly Like you always do I guess I can't let go Til you wreck me completely Break my heart sweetly Drape me in blue I was never scared of nothin Thought I had a home Life went and broke me open So I carried it alone I'm findin all this well-worn sadness I never knew I kept And I still chase you into heartache Every time you take a step. There's a scar on my soul So let me down easy Break my heart sweetly Like you always do I guess I can't let go Til you wreck me completely Break my heart sweetly Drape me in blue I swore the days were over Of courtin empty dreams I worshipped at the altar Of losing everything But you had a halo made of diamonds Resting on your head I should be dealing with my demons But I'm dodgin' them instead. There's a scar on my soul So let me down easy Break my heart sweetly Like you always do I guess I can't let go Til you wreck me completely Break my heart sweetly Drape me in blue
I feel this song is about being in love with someone and that person realizing they are not in love with them. The heartbroken person just wants to hear it for themselves. Everytime they see the person they're in love with they're heartbroken knowing the love is not mutual.
I'm sorry for what you went through. I hope you find someone who deserves you. I come back to this song over and over again. It's so beautifully and agonizingly real.
a lot of tears to cry. lost marriage, hard childhood....only me and my guitar......i am glad to have my guitar. i really think music is my only reason to survive. its a treasure
All of Johns songs have that one verse that hits you right between the eyes. His song Cherokee has one that says “ I’ve given up on ever being well.” Lost my wife to a brain tumor in 2012 and I can say I have given up on ever being well.
@@donodom3441 I wished I could tell you it will get easier but I'm not sure it ever does. At best we find things like exercise, alcohol, drugs, and faith to deaden the pain. I hope my friend you find something to help you cope.
I was introduced to John Moreland when he opened up for Lucero in Sioux Falls. He came out on stage all by himself and completely had the crowd mesmerized shortly after he started playing. Watching him on stage all by himself was amazing and I've been a fan since.
Always loved having John play in our bar in Norman when I worked there. Every single show was an absolute treat. The only time our regulars shut up was when he was on stage.
Absolutely such a beautiful REAL SONG Dan. Sounds like so much like my life. Lost my kids, home, cars, assets it couldnt get any worse. Lost it all in three months from a divorce from a cheating wife. Wowwee this song hit home for me. And thanks so much for sharing. An have a safe an great day🎼🎵🎶💯💯💯🎸🤙👍
Lost all my stability My ex was a manipulative abusive venomous woman. Who would attack me whilst injured and get our children to come up to me and insult me. Shit I put up with it for years. One day after work my daughter walked up to me scared asked her what was up. " Mommy wants me to say something to you." What is it sweety you won't be in trouble I promise ? " Mom wanted me to say Your a lazy piece of shit and we'd be better off without you." She started crying. Sometimes it's better off to lose something and move on for every ones benefit. Your kids will understand one day she will show then her true colours just be a good person. Chin up m8
Right there with you. Lost everything. Lost my cheating wife to another man. Then that man stole my kids. Luckily my son is older now and sees the truth and we have a good relationship now. My daughter tho......thats a whole other story.
I just want you to know you are loved and you matter you are never alone and we are forgiven and each choice we make shines through the darkness because 💘 LOVE is more ♥than a word Love is Life its part of us ,its the Best part its in our DN A with each choice we make we choose how ❤ much light and Love and forgivness and simply never judge instead ❤ask yourself nobody wants to be in a place that makes us 💗weak ,suffering,hopless, helpless,lifeless, nothingness we all can stop the Darkness by simpley choosing to take a moment and try to understand and offer ♥your light and guideance to the Lost and broken to remind them they are special they are love and they have everything they need to get 💜through this darkness and each time we choose love we Are bigger and Brighter and Stronger and become love ,light Insparation and direction ,hope for those who want to become to be part of what we have shared and remind them they are
What.The. F&^%!? "DJ X" on Spotify rotated this gem into my listening and it stopped me in my tracks. Wow is all I can say. I've ordered several vinyl albums of his and can't wait to explore this amazing artist. "I should be dealing with my demons but I'm dodging them instead?"!?!?!?!?! Damn. ❤
I meant JM six or seven years ago at the White Water Tavern in Little Rock Arkansas. We had a mutual acquaintances RJ Looney . Of Course left with a sign CD, that song always had left that haunting feel. So tonight when i heard the first cord at the end of YELLOWSTONE heard another and knew it was John. So very proud for you !!!!! but i always had that feeling this song was going. Great moment for me Especially since the CD was still in my player !!!! love always
Beautiful .he knows the song instead of singing it and it ends up becoming soul sounds.something that comes from the heart u can’t sing it but u touch hearts with it
I swore the days were over Courtin' empty dreams I worshipped at the altar Of losing everything And the guard I held together Was losing all its shape And in my head you looked so gorgeous It's keeping me awake There's a scar on my soul So let me down easy Break my heart sweetly Like you always do I guess I can't let go 'Til you wreck me completely Break my heart sweetly Drape me in blue I was never scared of nothin' Thought I had a home Life went and broke me open So I carried it alone I'm findin' all this well-worn sadness I never knew I kept And I still chase you into heartache Every time you take a step There's a scar on my soul So let me down easy Break my heart sweetly Like you always do I guess I can't let go 'Til you wreck me completely Break my heart sweetly Drape me in blue I swore the days were over Of courtin' empty dreams I worshipped at the altar Of losing everything But you had a halo made of diamonds Resting on your head I should be dealing with my demons But I'm dodgin' them instead There's a scar on my soul So let me down easy Break my heart sweetly Like you always do I guess I can't let go 'Til you wreck me completely Break my heart sweetly Drape me in blue
True love is pain sometimes to overcome your fear of self doubt and loneliness in life. When all is lost and gone you can only depend on yourself and God is what I've learned
My personal interpretation of the meaning of this song that makes it special to me is this: -My Uncle "Vietnam Tom" is a disabled Vietnam combat veteran (A-Troop 4th Squad 12th Calvary Nov. '67-69.
She said she didn't want me waiting on her in case she didn't feel the same way, I said I would no matter what, didn't make a fucking difference she never came around
@@SuperAlexkol I wrote my transcription down on paper and it can be a little ambiguous bc I applied more than one metaphor for certain lyrics & some of them are from the perception of personal experience from family members. I am grateful you are interested & I will reply with my interpretation as soon as I locate the written transcription. It took me quite a while to find the words which Mr. Moreland seemed to express so effortlessly. Thank you for your interest & I will gladly share the meaning of the song soon.