'You're A Survivor' (original ukulele song)

[PuddinCute]

So beautiful. Would you be willing to share the chords?

[ruth7784]

@PuddinCute Hi :-) Thank you so much! :-) I have no idea what chords I played. I made it up as I went along, sorry! X

[Skitzic]

This was so sad...but very moving.

[ctrymaus]

Thank you so much for submitting this as a video response to "I Got Flowers Today". It is so perfect. So moving, so upsetting, so lovely, and so ultimately optimistic. I love this song! You are an amazing songwriter, Ruth. Many hugs!!

[UnluckyMum]

This is one of my favourites of yours :)

[MJDreamWalker13]

I was looking for a different song, but you got me very positively surprised. Good job.

[kultan85]

This gave Me the shivers... so so SO beautiful.. You got this very sensitive beautiful voice with a certain calm, slipping trough that is so nice.. secure and real.

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much Angel! I'm glad you like my voice, I get pretty paranoid about it, I do my best lol. :-) Hugs X

[BrianDornTFP]

Wow, this is truly moving. A superb write and equally impressive performance. Great stuff!

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much, Brian! Your comment made me smile :-D Peace X

[tuskaiae]

So Lovely!! I couldn't give this 5 stars..it would be too little.. but since there not an option for more it will have to do. .This is just WONDERFUL!!! :-)

[ruth7784]

Thanks so much Angel! :-) X

[amccann7]

that was beautiful, Ruth.

~Amy

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much Amy! :-) Glad you thought so! :-) X

[onewomanandsomesongs]

I always think no topic is too sensitive....to me, songwriting can be about bloodletting sometimes, but you get some great songs that way....another powerful song, and it's excellent!  Here's to the survivor in us all. :) Like the ukulele too.

Janet

[ruth7784]

Thank you Janet :-) I suppose this one was a bloodletting one. Me trying to turn a negative to a positive as well :-) X

[starrchild99]

Fantastic Song Ruth, tremendous. Sung so tenderly too. 5* & subbed!

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment! :-D X

[SongwriterEricJohn]

Ruth my music friend!!! This is an amazing song and your voice is great on it. Your songs are heartfelt and I LOVE the sound of your uke. I love love love that uke. I think your video is perfect!!! Throwing out 5 Big shiny platinum stars at your video, can you catch em? lol :) Awesome job!!! Saving this to the top of my fav's. Happy Smiles :)

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much Eric! :-D Really appreciated! Go, on, get a uke, you know you want to! :-) You'd be a wicked uke player, since you're an excellent guitar player :-) Mine is a cheap one, a Makala concert. Hugs :-) X

[LeoHareMusic]

Favorited! (oops--no "u" lol)

You did this before I was aware of you, I think, or perhaps merely before I subbed you, but in any case I remember seeing this video come up but I thought it was a commercially produced thing judging by the thumbnail so I didn't watch it....I'm slow witted like that! :-P

Well, I'll quit spamming with all the comments this morning, but I have to tell you, this is amazing. In every way--writing, playing singing, lighting, all of it. Depth. Thank you for sharing it!

[ruth7784]

Hello dear :-) Well, at least you watched it, eventually lol. Glad you like the song, I was a bit nervous posting this, it's a very sensitive subject. Got the chords so badly wrong lol, maybe I'll get better at the musical side of things and redo my songs in time :-) It'll do, for now though! I like you spamming me! :-) X Thanks so much! Hugs :-) X

[LeoHareMusic]

No need to redo--I thought it was magical as it. And the chords are perfect. Funny how we think we need to change the parts that others find the most striking!

[keonepax]

What a fantastic song! The theme reminds me of "Luka" but this song is so gently done. I'm favoriting this one!

I like the look of the video as well. Wonderful!

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much John! Really appreciate your comment and the fave :-) X

[KenMiddletonUkulele]

I very much like this one, Ruth. It's hauntingly beautiful. Great structure. Lovely singing too.

A room full of stars.

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much Ken! I'm positively thrilled by your comment! tt has made my day even better! :-) X

[kendrakorshak]

Beautiful original! Really nice.

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much Kendra! :-) X

[keanghiero]

You are wonderful ....I am speechless.

5*

all the best

Kean

[ruth7784]

Thank you Kean :-) X

[48track]

Amazing ...

Well done ...

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much! :-) X

[uke5417]

This is terrific, Ruth. I think it your best yet.

[ruth7784]

Thank you Bruce! :-) Yeah, I think it is one of my better ones. I enjoy reminding myself I'm capable of being serious lol. :-) X

[GrumpyCoyoteTunes]

Did I miss this? Very cool!

[ruth7784]

lol, it would be typical if you notice the silly one's straight away. I actually put some effort into this one, hope you can tell! Thanks Grumps :-) X PS You've made me want a requinto guitar, damnit! lol.

[mugambismonkey]

Hiding in the dark, AGAIN? :-) Great song, though! Love the lyrics! Can someone please turn on the light in this video?? :-)

[ruth7784]

Yep! I am dear lol. Thank you dear :-) X

[krabbers]

SUPERB

LOVE THE VIDEO

[ruth7784]

Thank you Krabbers! :-D X

[MrBarryMusic]

I'm Gobsmacked with a capital G! This is amazing beyond amazing, You have yourself a new subscriber too!

[ruth7784]

lol, I'm gobsmacked you just said that! This is one of my better videos. I have done some pretty silly songs too, but this is one of the intense ones lol. Thank you so much for subscribing and for your kind words! :-) Pleased to meet you :-) X

[paolitas7]

that is just amazing, lovely voice and ukulele sound is beautiful!! amazing comp!!

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much, Paolitas, I really appreciate it! :-) X

[uketreehugger]

you are one special and talented lady.

i cant get enough of your music.

so so so beautiful.

[ruth7784]

That's exactly what I think about you! lol. You're soooo beautiful in every way! Thank you for being you! :-) XXX

[phillipsderek]

wonderful!

[ruth7784]

Thank you Derek :-) X

[deach69]

Wow! Powerful song. Beautiful singing!

[ruth7784]

Thank you Deach! I don't think anyone's described my singing as beautiful before! lol. I'm well chuffed! :-) x

[UnluckyMum]

Excellent song, which pretty much sums it up.

Thank you :)

[ruth7784]

Thank YOU Caroline! :-D X

[0dyingbeauty0]

wow u r so talented...yes i am a survivor and im still and will always survive. i;ve been hurt but someone i thought i love him...but glad i can get over it. and im so happy it happened because its all make me strong and maybe if i never hurt then i never learnt how to survive :) love ur video

[ruth7784]

Thank you so much Angel! X I'm really pleased and relieved to hear you're happier :-) I saw your other channel a while ago and have been wondering about you. That's made my day even better knowing you're ok now! Bless you. I've just seen you've started university, all the best, have fun! :-) This song's for you! X Big hugs X

[UKISOCIETY]

This was Bergman's best ukulele video.

Cool song!

[ruth7784]

Thanks Alan! :-) X PS What do you mean about Bergman? Who's Bergman? lol

[fourteentwelve]

Very moving song Ruth. I really admire people who will tackle the tough topics in songs. It's so sad that this kind of thing happens, but it does, and much too often. Brilliant job with this song - very moving and meaningful.

[ruth7784]

Thanks so much Michelle! You've made my day with your comments :-) It was a hard song to sing and I was terrified uploading it! lol. My next song is going to be a silly one to make up for it :-) X

[DominicFoundTheMoon]

nice job ruth.. good vocals and lyrics.. love it..

[ruth7784]

Thank you Dominic! Really appreciate it! :-) X

[SnowLashes]

Really well done. It is definitely an unfortunate subject isn't it? Your song handled it really well and is quite meaningful!

[ruth7784]

Thanks Allison, yes it is an unfortunate subject, this was me being serious for a change lol. I was a bit worried about sharing it because I didn't want to upset anyone but in the end decided it was worth the risk coz there's a chance it might help somebody. Thanks for subscribing :-D X

[ctrymaus]

So moving. I don't have words, 5 stars for sure!

[ruth7784]

Thank you Mousie, really appreciate your comment :-) X

[theBradlands]

Really nice melody.

[ruth7784]

Thank you Brad! I thought it was 'interesting' lol. X

[Clairifus]

great. 5*s.

[ruth7784]

Thank you Claire :-) X

[russbuss415]

great piece of songwriting Ruth. depressing subject but very captivating. 5*****

[ruth7784]

Thank you Russ :-) I'm well chuffed you said "captivating"! :-) X

[DonfromMT]

Absolutely brilliant! Someone wise once told me that "that will stick in my head more than a song about fluffy bunnies with a happy ending lol." Oh, that was you, wasn't it!

[ruth7784]

Oh yes, so I did! I can't believe you remember a word I say, I forget 5 seconds after I say anything what I've said, comparable to a goldfish, you could say, I even swim in circles lol. Thank you Don, you wonderful person, you! :-) X

[kennymelodica]

very well done!

we like the video too, suits the song.

great playing and singing (with terrific lyrics)

[ruth7784]

Thank you Kenny etc! :-) The vid is like that coz I'm shy and no one would want to see me on the verge of tears, I'm even uglier when that happens! lol. X

[ukeshale]

great stuff!

[ruth7784]

Thank you Shane! :-) X