Nathan Wagner - Innocence 

If I'm being honest, I wrote lonely in such a dark place. Next thing I know, you guys were all reaching out to me. Showing me love. Thank you for pulling me out. This is my song about that process. Love you all. Hope you like it.

Finally RU-vid recommendations is working!

From This : If I looked you in the eye And showed the broken things inside Would you run away? If you saw my darkest parts The wicked things inside my heart Would you run away? Or are you the same? To This : If I looked you in the eye And showed the broken things inside I won't run away If you saw my darkest parts The wicked things inside my heart I won't run away this is beautiful. it's true when we say we are not alone. there's always someone out there for everyone. ♡ love lonely, love innocence and love you nathan. i'm so glad i discovered a precious gem, that is you. 💜 keep singing with that beautiful voice of yours. 💌

“Your memories AREN’T your destiny!”💯💞🙏⚖️

Best. Song. Ever “Darling won’t u let it go” “You don’t have to let it hold you” “Listen to the light” “Don’t let the darkness take you” I tell myself that everyday when I’m down. And everyday since my best friend’s suicide two years ago

I love the way this song quotes 'Lonely'. Sounds like a sequel. Amazing!

My favorite part is the bridge, where the person asks what would happen if they showed them the “broken things inside” and the “wicked things inside their heart” and the good voice says they won’t run away, like somebody in your life who won’t leave you even in the darkest time of your life.

The legend ❤

Dang this song hit me hard .especially this "Your memories, aren't your destiny. 😢🤧

Amazing song! I'm a quiet person, though I create little movie scenes in my brain that sticks to particular songs. If you're interested, this is the scene that plays when I listen to this music: 0:00 The scene opens with Darkness - a man in a greasy flowing black cloak staggering drunkenly through an old cemetery. No one is around, though behind him comes a harsh light, chasing him. The jailer who forever hunts him for his crimes, a crusader sworn to destroy evil has caught up to him. 0:28 He falls to his knees near the fountain in the center of the gravestones, lamenting his nature. As Darkness he was born to be evil, to hurt those he loves, to take things he does not deserve. He dreams of the time before he wore the dark mantle of evil, to simpler times. 0:52 He begs someone, anyone to rid him of his curse. To cleanse his soul of his taint, to make him whole again. As he kneels, the black cloak swirls around him like a clinging spider web, obscuring his body, and binding him. The living cloak of Darkness oozes thick black ink-like blood, and throbs with unnatural unholy power. He is powerless to cast it off alone. 1:27 From out of the mist, soft footsteps approach, a young girl in a simple white dress who kneels before him, whispering words of encouragement. She listens to him confess his sins, his struggles, and his sorrow for all he is and all his crimes. She is Innocence. 2:15 She promises him the salvation he wishes, but she does not make a move, neither to help the ickor bound man, nor to punish him. She beseeches him to search within himself, to seek the light and fend off the encroaching darkness. 3:15 "Your Memories Aren't your Destiny." What you were before, does not have to be what you become. Your story's beginning does not dictate it's end. Reminding him he is free to choose his own path or fate, regardless what 'destiny' was supposedly chosen for him. 4:05 The dark web around him flared dangerously against her, revealing several mouths full of fangs and multiple claws and terrible wings. They lash out dangerously around him as the man reaches out to push the girl away, fearing for her life. The evil is too strong, he says, that she must flee or risk being hurt. His eyes flash with fire, his soul revealing the terrible deeds he had done before. His body is consumed as the cloak sprouts legs and arms rising to its feet to loom over her. But she does not flinch, only standing defiantly before the flailing claws and talons of this multi-limbed beast that threatens her. 4:30 Her feet leave the ground as she floats up to see into the monster's eyes face to face, beseeching him to listen to the light. But the setting sun is gone, the sky dimming as darkness creeps up the horizon to obscure the stars and blot out the moon. The monstrosity growing larger and larger. Yet still she smiles, for the sky's light is not what she refers to... 5:08 And from within the tangled mass of blackened sinew and bone of the hulking monster flickers a light of courage and defiance. With the beat of the drums the true heart of the man flickers to life. Flashing through the suffocating darkness. Stronger and stronger it beats until it is a blinding pulsing beacon of light. With each ripple, part of the encasing black form is torn away, piece by piece. All the while the soft voice of the girl encouraging him until every last piece of 'Darkness' is sundered, leaving just the man - a new man called Desire, whose path, be it evil or good, is his own to choose.

It's been 4 years since this song came out. I can't believe i found it a week ago. This song is so relatable to me. Not only the music is so beautiful but the lyric hits deep too

The angelic voice saying "I'll take you to the garden where we'd go" and "I'll cleanse your soul" sometimes feels like that voice is God himself talking to me when I'm down. Followed by the loud, challenging bit, this song follows my interactions with Him so well, I can't stop listening to this on repeat sometimes. Edit: I forgot to mention the part at the end when Nathan stops singing and just yells. Sometimes there are no words, and you just need to scream out your emotions. This song is so perfectly put together.

"Your memories aren't your destiny" hits SO hard.

I fell so nostalgic when I listen to this song, I don't know why but it's pure poesie 🥺✨️

"I wont run away" 4 words but its been a lifetime inside me ♥

There's something so special about your voice that I just can't stop listening to your songs❤️

I found you on accident, but I am actually very happy I found you. +1 sub

This isn't a song, this is an emotion turned into music.

Chills Chills and teary eyes Bravo sir. Bravo

I like your music a lot. Its very relateable. This one has a very soft tune, and has very powerful words~! OMG 4:10 is AMAZING!!!!!! HOLY CRAP! YOU DO A CALL BACK TO LONELY! YOUR MUSIC IS SO CINIMATIC.

The echo in the song makes it that much more mystical. This song feels like a movie. A guy who has been consumed by anger and darkness. This guy is trying to escape all of the darkness, but he can't do it alone. Somebody (in this case the people supporting him) came into his life, breaking him out of the chains he has been in for so long. Although he has his doubts, he does come to the light. We won't run away, Nathan. We are here to help you listen to the light.

"Your memories aren't your destiny".......that spoke volumes to me. This song was such a punch in the face in a good way. Stopped me dead in my tracks. It made me realize that I need to change, if that makes sense. Thank you for this, Nathan💔❤

An odd place. I always turn on the song when I'm down and out. All I hear is listen to the light. I know I'm worthless. But there is a voice here that promises to cleanse my soul and make me a whole. I do not know who speaks to me.....but I'm glad I'm not letting the darkness take me. ❤❤

THIS IS MY FAVOURITE SONG. the chills and the deepness in just.. can't explain the beauty

Wundervolles Lied,es berührt mich bis in mein Knochen.

i broke down into tears the second i heard the first piano note.... this song is beautifully powerful.

This is the literal representation of love between two soulmates... hurtful yet angelic & powerful

Omg the part where he said “if i showed you the wicked things in my heart will you” etc i was like “ *eyes closed listening* part came on... W-wait what isnt this “I wont run awayy” WAIT WHAT”

Do u know how i love your voice?🙁💛 ILY Nathan💛💛

We need more of such innocent and soul filled music in this world.

I like how at the end, there is now a male voice accompanying the female voice indicating that the mean voice the male singer had been hearing was now being overridden by the more hopeful/positive voice.

The photo, your voice, lyrics = heavenly, so emotional. Please continue, you are amazing.

I've never cried to music before, ever, and this somehow made me sob like a little baby. Thank you Nathan Wagner, your music has touched my soul.

This song is one of the most beautiful ive heard, it has such raw and real emotion, and power. ❤

How amazing that you have replied to everyone. You are amazing and deserve a lotttttt. Literally I am crying and stunned. Hats off 👏 🙌

There's no need to keep your innocence. Trying to stay innocent when you've already seen the world as it is is just going to hold you back. Trying to stay the same person you were before is going to hold you back. If nobody likes you for who you are now, the broken, scarred and tortured soul, that will 1. suck, and 2. mean that the people you were around before sucked. Instead of keeping those people, you need to find the strength in you to ditch them and keep going. No matter how alone you are now, you will end up bumping into someone that can help you. Being alone doesn't mean that you're a bad person, it means you learned what people can be like. Not everyone will leave you, like shown in this song. Please keep going (to anyone that needs to hear this). Once you see the world, you can't go back. You're like a newborn baby experiencing the world in rose-tinted glasses. Once you see the world, those glasses you had on, come off. You need help getting through it, don't be afraid of asking for it. God bless those people that saw the world at a young age.

> "Listen to the Light - don’t let the darkness take you." -- Nathan, we love your message and your songs. You don't need to be "perfect" just be yourself, we ALL love you and your work, just for who you are. You have a GIFT from God. Your music already 'speaks' to the world, we have all either been there, or we are going through your similar themes that you sing about. Absolutely LOVE this song, very, very deep. Just stay 'focussed' - and I just know that you know what I mean by that.

All I’m gonna say about this song: You have no idea how much I needed to hear this. Thank you Nathan. And May you continue going strong all the way to the end. From someone who’s finally no longer a broken soul anymore.

I'm worthless,never will be right, Do I try to keep my head up high,,, Dmn it hits on the soul 🤧

I'm only 11 years old and music has been my companion for a while now But honestly I never ever felt music in this way 🤓 Thanku sir you are a gem

Every Single Song...3 Times Are Morn...Just Can't Get Enough Of You...Woman's Voice Is Breathless...God Bless🙏Darling Won't You Let It Go...........

He is the most underrated brilliant singer. The pain in his voice is of another level..

Feeling under pressure, so I decided to listen to this beautiful song again. I wish you all a happy year!

Everytime, I'm feeling anxious or when my depression gets the best of me I listen to this song and it just calms me down immediately. Thank you ❤

Here I am at work, crying up a storm because I relate on a deep level. Thank you very much for this song, it's on my favorites now ❤️

"before I saw my father cry" is such a strong line in my life. Thank you for this amazing piece!

Nathan I hope you read this, but for hearing this song, we all in humanity should cleanse our souls and let the embers burn inside of all of our love in this world, even for darkness to tries to keeps out heads apart and daggers hit our chests makes us not who we are, this song, made me want to transform to erase all darkness, violence, hatred, division, all that by sacrificing everything I have and rest in peace with power of my souls flame and show all humanity what we can be inside of our hearts when they are together as one 💞🔥

the thumbnail lured me in, the song made me stay

Beautiful song as usual. God bless you Mr.Wagner. I will be looking forward to your next song.

dang those female vocals! i love how lonely is worked in at the end, it's 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Dang man, This is actually Unbelievable. I cant believe you have made this masterpiece how in the world do u make something so amazing Trust me, Following the darkness had brung me no Joy no happiness Jesus is the way the truth and the life. He brings me joy rn

Not Everyone can touch my heart.But you did. ❤️

The perfect part two of Lonely. Still heart-wrenching and raw.

This honestly made me suddenly cry when She sang "I won't run away" because it came so sudden and unexpected. Your songs always catch me on a personal level because they speak exactly what I feel. And I kind of associate with a lot of your lyrics! When I heard "lonely" i was in a rough time figuring out if i should tell a special person that I care a lot about them. And I was scared that they would reject me. I felt like in your song. And just now I listened to this song here and hearing that part of lyrics and then THE VOICE REPLYING was somewhat instantly making me cry. Trust me, this is not happening often to me and it really really caught me on an emotional level.

Listening to this song was an experience. I live near Kentucky Lake which has a dam that separates the lake and the Tennessee River. I sometimes walk by the lake to think about life and other things. One night, at 5 am, I decided to do something different and go for a walk on the walkway that lead to the dam. It was pitch black outside with only the walkway's lamps lighting the way and stormy clouds above me. The lake's waves were restless this night so you could hear the pounding the rocks of the walkway. While listening to this song, I attempted to look out to the lake while near the dam and the experience was indescribable. I don't care what your religious views are, for a moment, I felt myself looking into the void of the afterlife that waits everybody. The blackness of the night, the roaring of the lake waves, the feeling of lake side air, and nobody else but me, my thoughts, and this song. I felt like I changed after the night. Like I caught a glimpse of what's to come for everyone. The unforgiving inevitably of death that awaits us all. But I felt at peace. Like I was okay with it. That I accepted it. This song helped with that experience and I can't thank you enough for giving me an enlightening experience.

This sounds a lot like my prayers. It’s a place we all need to go back to - the innocence of childhood. No Anger, no suspicion, accepting each other as we are without reservation or malice. When we have darkness if we turn to God in Jesus Christ, and repent, God is quick to forgive us and cleanse us. He’s helped me so much with my darkness. We are all born beautiful and innocent. Life sometimes puts on a dark path. We have to continue to follow the light.

So I found this exactly in the moment that was necesary. Art can save our soul. Forever grateful!

Most of the time I think that coincidences do not exist. That everything that comes into your life is for a reason. This song came to me without warning, on RU-vid, a huge surprise to have discovered this great work of art made song. I can't stop listening to it, since 4 days ago. Last night I fell asleep listening to it, after I don't know how many times I was delighted with it, the lyrics, the music, the melody, being able to feel the soul put the artists in it. This topic means a lot to me, I have always thought that innocence and cleanliness of the soul are there, but you just have to be willing to appreciate it. Thank you Nathan, infinite, for having brought this topic into my life. I would even like to be able to collaborate with each other, and to be able to have this theme for my future film. It would be an honor. Thank you from the heart for making those who are willing to experience it feel so much. It is a magical and most purifying experience. Again, eternally grateful.

i swear if i wasn't in public rn, i'd be bawling my eyes out

Looks like Eugene and Rapunzel when they're on their small boat to watch the lights going up in the sky.. Brings back beautiful memories in my mind ❤ You're way too underrated, Nathan..

This song popped up on my playlist for perhaps the millionth time just now, but it still hits so hard. I lost my best friend on Dec 2nd. It's my first time listening to this song since then. Started crying in the car. Thank you for helping me through the process of learning to survive without her. Your music has carried me through so much. Thank you

You deserve more recognition honestly . Remember us when you blow up 🥺💞.

"Your memories aren't your destiny" I hold this line close to my heart. I think I might've passed the roughest part of my life by far and now that things are looking up for once, I am trying to heal but it's so hard to leave all of that pain behind when it's all you've known and all that gave you security. I have to relearn everything about how to live a healthy life with a healthy mind and be happy. I know that the ache of what I've been through will never be fully gone but I don't want it to stop me from living a life that I deserve. ❤

😭 The pain and struggle expressed in your voice and the wails in the last part of this song need no words. Pure feels! Love!!

I’m a 62yr old guy out of a 13yr relationship when she walked out 2 weeks before Christmas, I’m gutted, your voice hits me hard, it’s beautiful, your lyrics are awesome and hit home hard.. don’t stop making beautiful emotional music, you’re a legend. Where’s your album?? I need it You so need to be in the charts, the world needs to hear your voice, incredible 👍🏻

So heart touching... One can feel Love, Hope and Friendship along with Failure, Lost and Melancholy... Really loved it! So Meaningfull and Inspirational... IDK how to describe all that i feel while listening to it, just an Ineffable!

That’s absolutely beautiful. It’s what I needed to hear. I came here finding out about you from another channel. I watched Lonely.. and it went from: If I looked at you in the eye And showed the broken things inside Would you run away? Would you run away? Woah If you saw my darkest parts The wicked things inside my heart Would you run away? Or are you the same..? To: If I looked you in the eye And showed the broken things inside I won’t run away, I won’t run away If you saw my broken parts The wicked things inside my heart I won’t run away, I won’t run away.. If that isn’t beautiful, than I literally don’t know what is. ❤️

Well, I tried. I made it through almost the entire song without crying, but I absolutely broke when the lyrics from lonely came in. Thank you, Nathan, for all your beautiful work. You've touched my spirit in a deep, wonderful way. I love you man ❤

Such a beautiful song, I could feel all the words of it, it made me cry ❤

Nathan, thank you so much for this. This is my story indeed. 😊 God Bless you! Continue to do beautiful songs for the world. Blessing for you and your household!💖🙌🎼

Life is all about the circumstances and their consequences... I choose to have the memories of my recurring past hole...😊

This song makes me cry, it pictures how i feel everyday. To you all: don't fight alone, don't hide your emotions, when You get used to it, it becomes harder and harder to ask for help. When you try to speak, the words refuse to come out and You put a mask of "I'm Ok" and continue on. I send You hugs and hope You find the light, when you find it, hold onto it and don't let go, please

This is art. So amazing. God can use every broken peace of our heart - this is such a beautiful example for it. You express feelings, that others can't even comprehend. So beautiful!! We need more honesty in this world. More honesty about our brokenness. Especially before our God. I can't imagine how proud and touched Jesus must be of this and so many other songs of you. This is pure. Honestly... So many details... My heart is deeply moved. God bless you, brother!

This song is a masterpiece!....A motivation to many....can relate it....the sound,the vocals and the LYRICS uplift me every time i hear this beautiful beautiful song.....thank you @ Nathan Wagner💓best wishes.... waiting for more solace from your lovely songs 🙂

One of the best songs I've ever heard in my life. Your voice is so beautiful and affectionate ❤😭 I will never give up on this song. Thank you so much for making us happy 🌟💕

"Don't let the darkness take you." The darkness has taken me long ago.

I would love to hear a version of this where the male and female parts are reversed.

Songs are one of the most important parts of my life.I am madly in love with this song, It's with everything about the song : the voice, the tune and obviously the lyrics... music is nothing but love, this song touched my heart very deeply. Literally I cried...💙✨🌿

Every time I hear this song... A wave hits my whole body and soul... Every time!!!! A wave of feelings that I want to express so much!!!!!

i love it

Such an awesome song, and the reference to Lonely gave me goosebumps. Your voice is awesome, your talent is unmistakable, and your message is impactful. Thanks for this, Nathan, it's always great to hear what you put out. Keep it up, brother!

I don't know why, but this song makes me cry so fast every time :c

Oh wow. This song hit hard, my heart broke because it is everything I feel right now...feelings I am not sure I have the strength to fight anymore. Everything in my body tells me to follow my soulmate dog (RIP my love), that no one would mourn me and I would be free. Chronic pain has taken over, heartbreak from losing my dog and just everything else has made me feel like I no longer fit in this world. I am tired of fighting every day and don't know if I can anymore, but this song gave me peace and dopamine. So now I have a new obsession Edit: I am literally sobbing, thank you for the peace...and for putting into words my struggle

HOW COMES THIS DOESN'T HAVE 1M VIEWS It's so beautiful and heart touching, people raise your standards rlly

I've been looking for music like this.... it makes me feel pure, relaxed, and innocent idk about you but that's how i feel

This speaks so deeply to my heart...I see two special characters one hurt where he/she thinks no one can ever love such a beast and the other is he/she one who reels the hurt character back to with a light that the darkness tried to snuff out but the perseverance of the human heart to love can conquer all. Just so beautifully put from the melody to the enchanting vocals just so breathtaking!

I cant get enough of this song. Everything about this speaks powerful emotions, from the words to the instruments in the background. I listen to this song with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face. Nathan Wagner good sir your songs are this floorless they speak from the heart and that is why your songs never cease to amaze me. God bless you. ❤🙏

This hurt me so bad when i listened to it but at the same time I feel oddly comforted and at peace. It didn't hurt because of my own pain but the pain of others who I wish, as the song quotes, 'heard the light'. I hope everyone out their struggling and at their wits end listens to the light, whatever that may be for them, and they fight through. Love to everyone!

You have real talent. I have been listening to music like an obsession for most of my life. You have something. I can tell from the way some of your songs get intense, when you go for a song with power, you're gonna rock. There's just something about the way you sing. It is moving. I honestly believe you will be big, and if you somehow dont, than it isnt your fault. You make masterpeices.

I just wanna say that this masterpiece is still being listened to in 2022, and it is so strong. It is so needed. This pandemic has devastated so many and the strength and compassion in this song kept me going multiple times. Much love and stay strong ♥️

4:06 to 4:30 I felt that.. Ppl say they wont run away after u tell them what ppl put u thru and they do anyways..

This song is amazing! It made me cry the first time because it related to me so much

The process is hard but worth it. ❤ Keep going

This is such an amazing song. “Always in this inner fight Do I listen to the voice that says I’m Worthless never will be right Do I try to keep my head up high Though I feel that I deserve it all These daggers going through my chest Can’t you see the devastated souls The remains of my own foolishness” How do I not listen? I had someone who was there for me. They were my “light”, until they left me. A promise is always broken, especially by those who swore it wouldn’t be. But thank you Nathan, for another beautiful song. Keep going.

The garden is where I have ALWAYS belonged...even if it is that I will be alone with the animals....there would be more peace found there than any “facades of peace” offered in this world💙💙💙

thank you soo much for ur lovely works

Hits harder than a train .. ❤

This song makes me feel so broken and so complete at the same time. I really love it💕

Wow!

every song is so amazing thanks so much