Hey, I’ve watched a lot of your videos! It was a big surprise to see myself on your page. Thanks Jarrod for submitting. I’m glad you liked my performance. I see some comments that seem worried for me, after hearing my song. I couldn’t have written this song without working through the emotions first. That’s why I write. I also couldn’t perform it nightly if I didn’t still mean it. Mental health is fluid. This isn’t a cry for help, but it is a way for me to share my experience with others. I hope y’all enjoy!
Wonderful song Joshua. Many of us can relate to the painful lack of peace in our lives. But I am sure there are moments of peace you experience. I'd be interested in hearing what those are for you. Thank you.
Your emotional honesty and candor about your struggles makes you a musical and personal hero for others who suffer with their mental health. Thank you, Joshua!
Thanks Jarrod Rhodes for being a Guitargate member & sending this in. I love that you trust me and this community to share things like this. The more we talk about what really going on in our hearts and minds, the more we feel less alone... and the more we help others who are being silent. We're all fighting battles others cannot see. Don't ever forget it. Lots of love my brother.
i saw him live about 6 months ago and he was absolutely incredible, he was sitting down the whole performance and then for the last song he ripped into this incredible blues ballad and basically leaped from the chair
I went outside to smoke a cigarette while trying to endure this beautiful, honestly perfect timing (NOT HYPERBOLIC) message. I'm crying so gd much its interrupting getting this out. My Friend (also roommate) died by self harm a few months ago. This was his pain. This was his pai. This was his pain. This was his pain . The weight of this is suffocating.
Imagine pouring your heart out and getting 5 people with their thumbs up and no response 😂 Also quit smoking if you can because that’s self-harm too. Hope you’re alive. Touch grass more often. Get sober. Talk to friends more often. Help others. Do something active daily. Find something you enjoy and do it as often as life allows. You’ll be aight if you do those things.
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I cant listen to this song without sobing like a child. The lyrics, his voice, the simple guitarplaying. I feel this is one song for the books, a classic. Thank you for doing this one
Schellraiser, 2023. Two stages. You can't miss. Never heard of Joshua Ray Walker, but I'm drawn to the stage anyway. Several songs in, I'm near the front. Suddenly, the generators fail. The sun has just gone down. Unfazed, JRW steps to the front with an acoustic guitar, takes a seat, and smacks us with this song. Unplugged. We all sit, spontaneously. Some us cry. We applaud. The generators roar back to life. The band (and light) return to the stage. Joshua and his band proceed to melt our faces. Seriously, one of the best sets I've ever seen.
Sometimes life gets so hard you literally question why you should have to suffer the unwavering pain that you feel day to day but you do it because you don’t want to pull the ones you love into the pain your feeling and make them suffer further.
@joshuaraywalker may be one of the best song writers on earth. what a talent. ive seen him 3 times live in indy and his band and he are impeccable live.
Michael, your comments at the end are incredibly powerful. Thank you for being such an encouraging voice for anyone out there struggling, and fearful that they are completely alone.
Michael: If this song crushed you, also check out "Canyon" by Joshua Ray Walker. Another great but sad song. He also does a very cool cover of "Linger" by The Cranberries and the late, great Delores O'Riordan.
I don't even play. But I watch and appreciate this channel. I feel like I get here some beautiful honest and relating to music that nourishes me. And thank you for doing Joshua Ray Walker. He is a Texas artist I have loved for a long time and often I felt like I lived in a mad and blind world that was overlooking this incredible talent. In my opinion, JRW should be a superstar. I so appreciate you seeing and hearing so much of what I hear.
You’re such an amazing musician and teacher. I always look forward to your videos. You’re the only reactor that I’ve ever subscribed to, and made it a point see if you have any new content every time I get on RU-vid
Heavy stuff right there, my friend. Was close to that lake 30 years ago. Because of a loving family and Jesus the truck didn’t roll. Thanks Michael, thanks Joshua and thanks, Jesus.
"behind a lot of those happy faces, and a lot of those filtered instagram" ... authentic, thank you ... also based on your post a few days ago this Joshua Walker song ( amazing and so soulful ) looks like it's reflecting a lot for you lately, thank you ... best wishes for you and gratitude for all you do 👍
This song and your kindness about refraining from self harm into death are tools. I watch this video for encouragement which I DESPERATELY need. I'm so grateful for the part where you say you can make it another day. It feels suffocating because it is suffocating. One more day of suffocation, for me, still equals one more day of HOPE.
Thanks, brother one of my all time favorites from JRW! I'd really recommend 'Rock and a Hard Place' by another incredible Texas singer-songwriter, David Ramirez.
This reminds me: Johnny Hiland - Chickin Pickin Heros and becoming the archtype- the time bender need to be reviewed. Also most important song ever: as the world lies bleeding by theocracy. Will not regret it
Please check out Charles Wesley Godwin- West of Lonesome (Live from Echo Mountain) It's one of the best songs/live performances I've heard in awhile and I'd love to hear your thoughts!
I have had thoughts like that many times I picked out a large tree close to the road. Before I did it 3 teenager hit that tree and were killed and always wondered if they had chosen to do it or it was an accident. The state cut my tree down afterwards, still looking for a new tree.
Please do yourself a favor……… Red Clay Strays “No one else like me” live from Red Rock. Brandon (the lead singer) is Johnny Cash mixed with Chris Stapleton.
mike love your channel but dont give light to self hate and self pity. thats not what this world needs right now. that which you focus on is your reality. without making this a long comment about me ill simply say ive lost multiple millions of dollars / several businesses since 9/11 been homeless/ abandoned by my family in a 3rd world country with no way to get hom and SELF PITY and focusing on temporary limitations did not make it better. what people need is INSPIRATION - thats what drives the human spirit forward ( as for me - i walk the walk - life has never been better ) - just my 2 cents at a time when people need to hear it
