Nolan Taylor - "Darkness" (Truthful Sessions) 

As a vet who's lost more men to suicide then war this song breaks me

I’m sober now, I don’t feel better but I can feel.

The older I get the more I love music like this 1 voice 1 guitar and 1 man like me all alone on his own

Lookin’ out my window Wishing I was sober Imagery is vivid I get lost inside my own head Now and then I’m spaced out I’ve got so much on my mind So many thoughts a runnin’ Me out of my own time Every day I feel it Some sort of darkness movin’ in And honey I’m so sorry If you ever find me cold and stiff Cut me down just hold me Wont you kiss me on my head Nothing I’ve ever done’s to hurt you Your love’s the only things that helped I can hear all them whispering pines And that sweet feel of a perfect moonlight And who I see out through the blinds It’s the warm of the ?smile? But that shadow always lingers It’s coming creeping around the bend It’s been waiting just to hold me Just to hold me in ?movin? How can I leave me be Your loves the only thing that’s helped I swear my pocket watch is closing And it’s sending me to hell I can hear all them whispering pines And the sweet feel of a perfect moonlight And who I see out through the blinds It’s the warm of the Lookin’ out my window Wishing I was sober

I listen to this song everyday. 2 weeks sober from alcohol. Trying to keep my pocket watch open looking at the warmth and the smiles from my wife and kids. God bless you Nolan

I think this is my single favorite song I've ever found. As a musician and a life long music guy that's a hell of a testament. This song speaks to parts of my soul I'd accepted I'd never find venues for. Alas, here you are. I love you nolan taylor. Deeply.

I grew up in white trash md met a Korean girl was confused went on a date stayed sober long enough she knew I been true alot of hurt we went to Sachs Bridge to sit and talk she said plug your phone in this played she looked at me and said I get hurt I'll do everything to help you be happy again and now we are together and her 9 year old is my best friend

I've never heard a song that describes depression so perfectly. This is an absolutely beautiful work of art.

"Cut me down and hold me." Makes me cry everytime

I just heard this for the first time. I’ll be honest…. I had to sit in silence for a while after it was over. Dead quiet. I just sat there. And then I wept. And wept. I fight a war every day. Every second I’m awake I am fighting tooth and nail. And I’m not alone. There are thousands of us.. millions…. though we know the outcome, we fight. Ironic isn’t it, The enemy we battle is the savior we seek. Sir thank you for your song. Your voice. You have no idea, or maybe you do, the impact this song will have. Addiction is real.

I lost my brother and best friend to the darkness, and now its creeping in on me aswell. Brother your music is saving lives. Atleast it has me fighting for it. Thx brother

I played this to my husband last night. He’s not emotional I looked up he was crying , he leaned over to me and we hugged . When I heard this I thought of him. Your important . Keep writing and singing

Those are some lucky trees, getting a free Nolan Taylor concert!

This song is when Sad listens to music. This beautiful song is pure genius. It's art.

I think about it. But my wife is the only thing keeping me from taking it seriously. This song man.

You save people who are ready to give up. Please never stop making music.

I thought 68 was what best described everything I could never say. THIS! This is the one. No tune has ever made me hurt, and heal all at the same time. Going through a failed marriage, relapse, trying to be the mother that my own mother could never be. If only I could love myself the way the darkness loves me. You are a hell of a musician, but man are you a magician too. Your voice, it’s magic. Thank you for making this ol girl feel alive for once in a very long time.

If anyone is reading this join me in an outcry for Nolan Taylor. We want to here your music everywhere.

There has only been 3 artist to ever move me in a certain way. Yourself, Tyler Childers and Zach Bryan. Well done my friend.

Autoplay just knocked my socks off. Had to stop my car play it from the beginning and cry my eyes out. God bless you man and everyone thats fighting depression. It sounds wierd but this like a depression in a song for me...

There's music in these hills. It's beautiful, raw, and pure emotion. Simplistic Perfection rarely found. Yet here it is.

Never heard of him glad I stayed up all night on utube just to find this gem in the end

This dude is about to blow up. So good!

Nothing is constant in this life except for change.

Nolan, hey man I just did 14 years in the Army, and I am being retired against my will from combat injuries that they caused. Thank you for your songs.. they mean something brother!! I needed this,,

I've had the privilege to see this man live a couple of times. Nolan. Brother. Write on. Give us more anytime your ready-. So are we.❤

Been dealing with severe depression 24/7 for 45 of my almost 60 years. It's so exhausting, and I understand why so many people with it decide to call it a day. Brother, I don't even know if that's what this song is about, but you put a lot of those incomprehensible feelings into words in a way most of us can't. And you did it beautifully. Songs like yours provide strength to those hanging on by a thread.

Don’t quit singing people need this

I’m a grown man that had tears going down my cheeks listening to this. I could feel your pain like it was my own. This is a masterpiece. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

I think most of us can feel this in are soul ❤

normally dislike "soft" music but this guy on the other hand is 🔥🔥

I used to sit and smoke to this song. Thinking it was serene and peaceful. Today, I have become irritated and told I should stop. This song means abit more now

Im a 60 year old guy with so much depression on this day. You have touched me deeply with your music you play the way i feel. Cant seem to climb out of this dark hole.

He pulls my soul up from beneath my feet and let’s me know I’m not alone with my pain. Truly beautiful ❤️‍🩹

That song I never knew I needed

A mans responsibility in life isnto suffer... this is gospel to a man

Those that have been exposed to parents that are either addicted or have been effected by addiction feel this. Well done sir. I will shuffle off to deal with the emotions you have evoked.

This song is incredible

Music is my therapy. Sometimes you have to be broken down to feel it. I grapple with depression. This song tore me down in a way I can't comprehend. Full blown ugly crying from a grown man thinking about what I feel. And what this daily fight is for. Reminds me how I have to fight it. Thanks for the awesome tunes!

splits my heart like a biscuit..

This.. hits me somewhere I forgot existed 😕

Saved my life from relapsing …. ❤ You’re a legend already.

This is an ARTIST performing MUSIC. Nothing better in this world than a song and singer that makes you feel and think.

Between you and Oliver Anthony I have falling back in love with country music thank you guys keep em coming

Loved it live, love it now.

I love you bro! You saved me foreal! My daughters kept there dad because of this song…. That darkness is moving OUT!!

Stumbled on you while listening to Oliver Anthony…beautiful song and amazing voice! I’m here to stay brother..hope you keep on singing

Forever grateful you got sober and gave me the life you deserved. Thank you for teaching me the way Love you dad 🍀👑🕊️

I got sober 6.5 years ago. Living was hell, but I found a way to get my head on and can call life beautiful today. I’ve been through a divorce that brought me back to that same place. When I chose to leave the “she devil” I found peace once again, and stayed sober. This song is a masterpiece, and I listen to it daily to remind myself where I’ve been, but more importantly where I’m going.

Never heard of this man before but this was one of the deepest songs I’ve ever heard

The line "and sorry honey I'm so sorry, if you ever find me cold and stiff" gave me the chills. It was Christmas 2020 when I found my best friend overdosed passed away on our living room couch. A pain I hope nobody ever has to go through. Beautiful song, I'm glad I stumbled upon it.

Breaks my heart every single time, but I can’t stop watching. Beautifully, beautifully sad.

not only can this dude yell loud enough to make even the most dissonant person listen, but he can whistle so beautifully the birds can listen. to him. what a beautiful human being we all get to watch get exactly what he deserves, his name in lights.

trop bon j adore

i keep thinking “oh this one’s my favorite” then i hear a new song ❤

Never thought at my old age I'd feel like 600 trains full with emotions Hit me so hard but yet so gentle .

Played this song prob about 20 times tonight

Make my brain hum , beautiful just beautiful

I'm trying to even find the words to describe what this song does to me. Nolan Taylor, your music has literally saved my life. I have been through so much in my life and when I hear your music it let's me know I am not alone. Please continue to keep being you man, people need you!!! Much love ❤️

This reminds me of my brother who passed away he love to play and sing and he would have don't this one justice because he felt the pain from this same as I do now I hope I come back and see this comment in a few years and go back to the times that was more similar.

listened to this song dozens of times now and just realized he's wearing a Pinegrove hat. makes me like him even more!

Nolan brother you're killing it man happy I got to catch you're takeoff. You ever come though southern Ohio holler and I'll have a beer for ya judt bring that guitar and come sit around the fire with some small town fellas like yourself

God damn!!!!!!!!!

Mercy. That was amazing

Yes! I can’t wait!

Please keep on singing as long as you can. I love em all.

I'm hooked!!❤

I glanced at the Grammys show last night and couldn’t stand watching. But when you get yours I will watch you get it.

I came across you the other day when i seen 68 and every song i’ve heard since then has done something no other artist has done. I don’t mean this lightly, Mr. Nolan Taylor you are amazing man. i’m just across the hills in wv and it is now on the bucket list to see you live in person. i’ll get it done hopefully sooner than later i’ll have to keep up with the show listings. hope to see somewhere close to home here in huntington wv soon. keep up the good work brother you’re doing great👍🏼

When he says perfect moonlight gives me goosebumps ❤

I can’t fucking wait!!!!!! Let’s go baby 💜

The reason I love singer songwriters. Using their instrument to open the doors to your emotions and makes you able to feel the words instead of only listening to them.

Finally!! I saw Nolan last year in Columbus with CWG (and explained his “hell is real” hat to my Canadian friend). Ever since I’ve been desperate for a recording of this song that isn’t a handicam from Morehead. Hallelujah!

Ya know I resisted TikTok for so long, but it brought me Nolan Taylor at 3:20am and man am I glad it did. What a song, what an artist, what passion. Mind blown. Thank you 🎉

You know that old saying... don't judge a book by it's cover? I wasn't expecting what Nolan was about to deliver. Incredible voice... what a treat. Well done sir!

Sweetheart, i know it was you that left. I wish you didnt. Your pain is stronger than my Love could mend. I pray you find this beautiful rendition of our life spoken through this mans lyrics. I pray you dry up, rest up, for when you can fill your cup with Love again....I love you....

Brother, you are a vessel.. your music represensents so many emotions so many of us have felt. Thank you for what you do

TAKES ME BACK TO THE 60s and 70s

Sitting in my car, the sky is so beautiful, everything seems so perfect but my mind is so weak. But this song cripples me. I’ve never in my life had a song break me down to this point. Thank you. For allowing me to see myself in a different light

I'm 31M my older sister strung herself up at 15. I was 13 when I found her. This has me wishing it was me. But this song is very uplifting in my relationship. I love it. Thank you for pouring your soul out.

All Dogs Go To Heaven ❤

Thank you…. That’s all I can muster at 2:47 on a Thursday with so much on my mind, having lost a loved one to his own mind. This song saved me from the depths of my brain today and for that, thank you

Beautiful man

I found this guy after watching the Oliver Anthony videos. So good!

When he whistled i instantaly added it to my play list rofl

Chills

This man deserves to make a living off of his music. Generational wealth. Kids set for life. Rental homes to last his grandchildren don't have to work. Keep at it big dog.

Damn Nolan, brother I could feel that in my soul. I think we've all felt this way often, and you found the perfect song to express that feeling. I give myself over to her love everyday, and it's the only thing that helps that empty feeling.

Dude... I'm 49... Functioning Addict all my life. I cry everytime I hear this song.

Whoa!! Next billionaire right her son!!

Please please please. More Nolan Taylor. We need you.😢

this is my first time ever hearing you, I was on my way to work when this song started and i literally had to pull over as the tears streamed down my face. This is such an emotional song and im glad that i discovered this

Nolan Taylor, out here just making a casual banger, with the fella at the back, who can belt some rocky melodies.. just no words fellas, truly. Thanks for the vid. I feel so blessed and thankful to be able to listen to this whenever i want. Much love to each and all. ❤

discovered this guy 4 minutes ago. Now I'm here day dreaming of being in the country, siting among the trees' winds and letting what poems are ready to be freed flow outa me. I'm a total fan now. Something about this song reminds me of Passenger

I've been listening to this song for months but I was todays years old when I noticed that Draven Riffe actually had a hand in creating this masterpiece, I hope that dude keeps making music if not at least he's involved with people like Nolan that are creating classics like this ❤

It’s awesome that there is finally a video of this song that you can really hear. One of my favorite songs. I’ll be waiting for the next one. Keep on writing your poetry

I swear this guy is a font of talent and soul.... Jesus

Is that a pinegrove hat🤔 you made me cry bro. This was amazing, please don't stop

You’ve wrestled some dark demons my friend. Beautiful song

Absolutely amazing . Thank you so much .