Eric Church - Lightning

[alliancecomposites]

how do you make dark lyrics sound so beautiful: Definition: ERIC CHURCH

[alliancecomposites]

I was 17 when i first herd this song the first Eric church song i ever herd and i couldn't stop listing to is for weeks from that moment on iv been a huge fan i can understand how someone so talented and a song writer at that could be overshadowed in the music world by the type of bands i here on the radio it makes me sick. p.s why only 260,000 views. STUPID!!!

[codabrook107]

the first time i heard this song and watch the video i balled my eyes out!!! #1 eric church fan!

[spldbtrfly]

Wonder if this made that mom feel any better.



[leviman1324]

why the hell is this not at the #1 spot in the count down or on the radio, enough of this the band perry shit, this is real country

[senbif]

first time i watched this video i thought "the green mile" and "law abiding citizen" you know which scenes im talking about... really, i cried when i watched this.

[codabrook107]

@senbif i watched the green mile wen i went to visit my mom and after we watched it she was already to tears and then i played this song and it ade her ball!

[skelitalmisfit12]

i think this is the best song that you have ever wrote.. i love this song not because its about death or anything but that its just so heart felt and so well written and well played. man thumbs up and great job. wishes of more great songs like this

[TheBluegoatman]

everyone deserves sympathy. even stupid people. the fact that i'm quite sure mr. jsedlick should understand. my God may require us to become "Holy even as He is Holy" but he also sent his son that the world may be set free and not condemned. JOHN 3:17. this man obviously has repented and that is all that is required for a second chance.

[TrumpetCallofGodLT]

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[agcatdriver]

@jsedlick... And I suppose you've never broken even the smallest traffic law in your entire pathetic sheltered little life, have you! In MY book, you sir are an arrogant, self rightous hypocritical ASS.

[bubba2272]

I had a friend, who got the electric chair for killing someone at a drug store, this song reminds me of him.

[buffyslayer30]

good song right here LOVE it.

[capebreton31]

Makes my damn eyes water everytime



[cnut68]

the best part of the song hands down is the end where its just so raw i love it

[30bmer]

He's like the honey badger, he just don't give a shit

[tampabayismyhome]

this song is the same as the song billy Austin

[BriarBurgy1193]

@nibabderf the band Perry is a great band as well, why be mad because they put something good out that people like?

[fish1648]

@BriarBurgy1193 ya but there pop country not true country

[URCNFUN]

WOW!!!! what an amazing song!!!! love Eric Church !!!

[JesseHarrison97]

i love this song, truly that is all i can say. ive heard this song at least a million times and oiginally wanted to do a cover of it but...no one can sing it like eric does.

God Bless You eric,

Jesse

[mmd087]

this song touches me, a good friend of mine on texas death row told me about it.

[Morbidchild182]

The way I see it this is for the person who doesn't want to hurt but has to for someone they love or to simply survive. Not someone who hurts because they feel like it.

[fish1648]

good song

[jsedlick]

sorry but criminals don't get sympathy in my book. still like you though, eric

[votemein]

@jsedlick If criminals do not get any sympathy in your book, then you should go to the law enforcement were you broke any traffic laws and didn’t get caught and pay the fines you owe.

[TheChinagirl17]

This song touches me, scared me hurts my heart but its a great song

[jennmarshall16]

wow

[clynott22]

amazing

[NibabDerf]

I started laughing in disbelief when the band perry won over eric church at the acm's or whatever it was. Eric's talent has been so god damn raw and pure since the start, and these kids come along with a random song that has nothin to do with country (which plays on the radio and all little kids and girls like) and get way more votes than eric church, one of the few puttin out real songs these days. this internet generation is a joke

[nyducker93]

@NibabDerf Amen man. You summed up my feelings perfectly.

[262films]

@NibabDerf I am part of this internet genoration and couldnt agree more. Don't put it on all of us, its not my fault some people don't know good music when they hear it.

[TheMrsBauer]

@NibabDerf

agreed i stopped watching after that it shows nashvile is a joke you take this song for example in my opinion the best song that has ever been recorded country or pop but does it win anything hell no keep on smokin eric and i will keep buying your cds buddy

[sboo001]

@NibabDerf I find it funny someone only 6 years younger than Eric, (Kimberly Perry 28) is what you call a Kid when Eric is my age. 34!

[squarerobin]

@NibabDerf Yeah so agree with you. the band perry is just a fad...Mr. Church will be around and most likely be another LEGEND in his own time.

[jtal11]

@NibabDerf Hell ya i thought i was the onley one.

[1885Bennymusic]

@NibabDerf Couldn't agree with you more! The problem is that the majority of country stations are in cities so they play taylor swift, the band perry, keith urban etc. and all the city folks hear it and think they are just such big country fans but I bet they have never heard a George Strait song or Gearge Jones, or even Johnathan East.

[johnytornado]

eric church is one of the best!!!

[88fanforlife]

when i first saw this on tv i got chills and i still do, such an underrated song, it should have been played a lot more

[xKillShockx]

"Lord, I hope you forgive me" always gets me. That's powerful, and I'm not even religious. Good capstone for the song.

[mattxcladek43]

I've never came across an eric church song i didnt like.

[JCompanyAirsoft]

@mattxcladek43 no one has, its not possible

[OriginalBurton]

Folks, this is the next "Strait"  "Jones" "Haggard" etc.

[hlkelso1]

Shows not to judge.. Two sides to every story

[breedewp]

@txgreenz71

He says Farnsworth. I thought the same thing when I first heard it.

[20GT1024]

A man who's bringing real country back.

[countryboywi1992]

i love this song

[jacquelinekelly1995]

eric church is so underrated.

[ConditionOfAnonymity]

.. excellent, just amazing. ran chill up my spine. there's only a few singer/songwriters who can bring that raw emotions and just pour it out right there on stage for all of us to soak it up. ahhh, the damn mistake we all make, thinking it's the right dicision at the time, and as soon as it's done ya know ya screwed up. but can't take it back, cause once it's done... God help us all, even the little mistakes can lead to long term consequences... COA ...

[leeshaw80]

This is a beautiful song. It is so raw and shows how a bad situation can really lead you to desperate choices. I believe he is trying to say he never had any intention of shooting anybody. And how one bad choice, robbing the store, lead into the worst decision of his life and changed his life, his daughter's life, and the people who knew the victim, for the worst. And how one decision can change your entire life. Amazing lyrics, video and of course, singer! Love you Eric Church!!!!

[h0k13]

amazing.

[IsbergProductions]

I think that some of you guys arent understanding the song. It's about a man, who killed someone during a robbery and has been sentenced to death. But now he feels guilty and sorry for those he hurt, he wants his daughter to think of him as a good man like he once was and he just wants to be free. He's actually a good man.

[gottequila89]

Such an amazing song

[702neonboy]

this video only has 193k views and homeboy has over a million lol that song isbt that good and this song/video is a masterpiece! show the brainwashed youth only listen to whats new and what people deem cool. play this more often and it will change lives!i guess real country music and rock n roll are only for us real music lovers!

[nevaonsafety]

this song is too sad

[miniskirt251]

and it doesnt work

[869mckenna]

does he write all his own songs ?

[Hadselll]

@869mckenna co-writes/writes pretty much 99% of his songs.

[zeek56789]

This song isn't played on the radio because Eric requested it to be pulled down. He did that because he thought it was too depressing.

[andrewcrerar]

Anyone notice after the execution how the audio doesn't sound "enhanced"? Raw emotion right there.

[aslugger07]

@andrewcrerar its called acoustic

[andrewcrerar]

@aslugger07 I figured that much out... They dropped everything (including the concert hall echo) but left the guitar and original studio echo (what little there is). I liked it was all

[KaraokeKing170]

Awesome song....I'm glad to see this guy finally getting some recognition.

[johndeeregreen869]

now hes a real country singer

cause your not a real country singer till you sing about being in jail

like johnny and merle and many many more

[Paddlinjoe34]

Since I discovered this song the views have come up by 3000, haha over half of them are probably mine :P

[1jefffan]

Why isn't this being played on my radio?

[Paddlinjoe34]

@1jefffan It's one of his first songs, at that time Eric Church wasn't a big name singer. But I wish this song had have been played more, it's deep. Has some real meaning.

[zeek56789]

@1jefffan This song isn't played on the radio because Eric requested it to be pulled down. He did that because he thought it was too depressing.

[Paddlinjoe34]

Sends chills down my spine everytime I hear this.

[tori365489]

I just died a bit

[kwade2323]

Through Jesus all will be forgiven

[grenadeserenade]

How does this video only have about 170k views? It's Eric Church, for Christ's sake! and it's not even Vevo!

[7709bowhunter]

eric church is the johnny cash or garth brooks of my generation he is so underated

[norcalredneck90]

The man in black would be proud. There's no more songs about prison or ballads in todays country.

[mneb55]

Sinners like me is easily the best country cd i have bought in years.

[UAReviews]

@mneb55 I argee

[bverbowski]

7 people friggin suck

[MsJaime95]

Loved the song and video. EC is my favorite country artist. He is traditonal country, but still orginal--not to mention sexy as hell!

[Rana121]

Damn that man has a voice

[05wag]

i cried :( if a song can do that, you know its a real country song

[beiberbeadles4ever]

what cd is this on/ going to be on?

[MrTjizzle06]

@beiberbeadles4ever sinners like me, his first cd

[beiberbeadles4ever]

@MrTjizzle06 thanks :D

[DEATH94SQUAD]

@beiberbeadles4ever its been out for awhile the cds name sinners like me

[jent1972]

they should be playing this song for that bitch that got away with murdering her dughter

[abbyisabeastGA]

@jent1972 she wouldent care, psycopath sickos dont feel guilt

[yvonnelucia18]

@jent1972 only thing is, she wouldntbe going to heaven. no forgivness for skank ass hoes :DD

[LilWalk130]

Uploaded on my birthday... and must say, its one damn good birthday present!

[JeepintheMud02]

its a damn good song

[Weylin09]

not gonna lie...this shit makes me cry sometimes

[TheSmash2012]

there aint a bad song eric church has put out yall

[taytay2151]

MY DAD IS SERVING LIFE WITHOUT SENTENCE THANK YOU ERIC CHURCH FOR THIS SONG

[XxXBeastificationXxX]

@taytay2151 sarcastic bastard your dads fault.

[cheetahlover3]

awe this video made me cry!..Eric Church is an amazing singer and i love all his songs!!\

[hpav92]

Such chills when he starts singning again....

[88fanforlife]

i remember the first time i saw this music video, man it gave me chills, such a powerful song and such a underrated song, eric church is an amazing somgwriter

[TheMusicfanatic345]

satelite radio plays the good country

[debbieswinyer]

Loved it what a talent you are!

[tampabayismyhome]

i like this song when it was called Steve Earle Billy Austin.

[2012RICHKID]

they need to play more country like this

[bobalopigus]

fuck the 4 haters who dislike your late to blow the backstreetboys

[nikkiewolflover96]

this song made me cry twice. Its jsut a great story and an awesome song. I <3 Country Music!

[conrad1991ful]

Why hasn't Eric Church became a mega star yet? Listen to that voice. It is a unique voice that deserves to be on top with the rest of the best. We love him here in Panama Church.

[08gdizzle]

sorry i have to diagree...it would be eric church lucke bryan brantley gilbert and zac brown

[1996Turkeykiller]

@08gdizzle hell yeah

[phillipscuz]

@08gdizzle lucke? luke

[gromalam]

If there was to be a new Highwaymen today it'd be Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Gary Allan n Josh Thompson. And it would be awesome! :)

[wndale21]

@gromalam Jamey Johnson would be in there. He is the closest thing to Waylon that there will ever be.

[desnkat123]

If you like this song, try Billy Austin by Steve Earle

[kddcc]

I have yet to find a song Eric Church sings that i dont like...i mean love.

[brockboy1991]

Ive never heard so much pain in a song before this one. Great song Eric!

[locoloboj1]

1 of the BEST IF NOT THE BEST country songs n many many years...... love it

[creativefranz]

Damnit, Eric Church, why you gotta sing these songs that make me cry ???? Oh whatevs, love you, nonetheless.

[spidermonkey607]

Okay people who disliked this song..... First of all how could you dislike this song.. And second of all nobody gives a shit about your comments.

[cornbreadfool22]

great song

[TonyTheTank127]

The first time i ever heard this it made me cry, it still draws tears from my eyes. The guy in the song was a good man, just scared and out of options. I love this song dearly.

[LostForeverFallin]

This made me cry.

[Kris10MeeeShell]

The most UNDER RATED country artist ever!! I <3 him!

[1996ken]

I don't get the top two comments

!st one: ....Dude, i love Rascal flatts AND Eric Church. ( and around my radio, rascal flatts is rarley aired)

2nd one: What does homosexuals have to do with liking or disliking the song or not?

[jad2309]

my FAVORITE line in this song is

"I'm gonna ride the lightning, to my final resting place"

what an amazing line in a song... and for those that don't think this is country... go get your ears checked!

[cgudorfUSMC]

dayto18 it was thinktank95 that disliked it

[Blood727]

country at it's purest form. been a church fan for a long time now. he keeps it real and tells it the way it oughta be told.

[toyotaecw]

Nashville reord company CEO's need to get a copy of "Sinners Like Me." Fuck all this pop shit.

[escapethefatelex]

hahaha i mostly listen to alternative and metal but Eric Church and Miranda Lambert are my country exceptions....CUZ I LOVEEE THEM BOTH!!!!!! <3 <3 <3 this song so muchhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[94civiclxgrey]

I love the Acoustic ending! Very good voice.

[DallasJane95]

If you like this, also check out "the call" by Matt Kennon

[Weylin09]

@DallasJane95 very good song...I haven't listened to it in forever tho

[loveyouboo27]

this song is amazing!! i cry though everytime. couldnt imagine if this happend to me and my Dad. i <3 u Eric Church!!! and of course, i love u Daddy:)) <3

[bravese4]

One person is a Justin Beiber fan...

[zelda159159]

:')

[wayneldrummond1]

This mans got my vote.

[zTnAx]

FTW#

[zTnAx]

*FTW!

[idonotwastenames]

I remember hearing this song on United Airlines while the plane was taking off

[thkidd24]

Ummm why does this only have 90,443 views? This song is soulful and country at its finest.

[94civiclxgrey]

@dayto18 Lol a "raging homosexual" ROFL Thank you for making my day.

[Thinktank95]

@dayto18 That has nothing to do with whether they like or dislike this. Stop being such an asshole.

[philluponme10]

@dayto18 Five people like the dick in their ass now

[WARDAMNEAGLENC2010]

this song is amazing but when I listen to Eric I always say that so I guess im biased lol

[jbardo7]

Vevo sucks....i am listening to this amazing song and to my right pops up Vevo presents Adam Lambert???? like im interested in listening to that garbage #CHURCHCHOIR!!!!!

[ashleyestey18]

such a heartfelt song,this has to be his best, eric rocks, you deserve alot more credit

[desertfishy]

this reminds me alot of steve earles song billy austin

[Ttrain1016]

Eric Church will be the next great country artist. His music just needs a little more exposure which will happen over time. He is my favorite artist just ahead of Brad Paisley.

[Fluffman78]

if this doesnt sound like a tribute to johnny cash i dont know what is. Should of changed Farnworth to Folsom love this song.

[2011nm]

Notice how this song has no "dislikes"......i dont know how you couldnt be affected by it, no matter what genre you perfer

[southernboygonebad]

@2011nm Now that u said that, there is 1. Someone been trollin'. Great song though like u said, whether u believe in capital punishment or not. I like how he actually says "ride the lightning" in this song, like Metallica's song about the electric chair

[socgirl10]

i went to an eric church concert last summer and it was an amizingly fun time and i thought he was great then, but hearing this takes his music to a whole new level. there is more emotion in this 5 minute video than some people will have in a lifetime.

[574hawkeye]

Love this song!! I think we've all got something that we'd like to be forgiven for.

[meagantanner30263]

this a really good song, i teared up

[hctimhtims]

All of his songs are mad chill

[cbas593]

cant believe this dont have that many views, it should be way up there

[bluecap100]

@cbas593 I agree I love Eric Church and everytime I watch this video it gives me chills

[longliverocknroll5]

seriously how is country radio filled with rascal flatts type poppy crap.....this is the country music i want to hear all the time

[abyz67]

@longliverocknroll5 rascal flatts is c ountry thats why they play it on COUNTRY radio. 

[longliverocknroll5]

@abyz67 that doesn't qualify them as country music....they are at best pop-country a sub genre of the real quality country music that reminds us of when country music was at its best

[TrumpyTheWizard]

@longliverocknroll5

To answer your question literally Eric Church felt this song was to depressing to be put on the radio so he asked it be pulled from set lists.

I wish he didn't cause I hate hearing Rascal Flatts

[longliverocknroll5]

@TrumpyTheWizard yeah he is right it is depressing but its that good depressing song that should be exposed to all country listeners.

[rainchild092]

@longliverocknroll5 Hey, I agree with you but you cant hate on Rascal Flatts. At least they are singing country music and not rap.

[lford515]

@longliverocknroll5 welcome to the radio these days. you could say that about every genre these days.

[longliverocknroll5]

@lford515 touché, that's part of the reason i stopped listening to mainstream radio

[dalesrfan89]

proud to say eric grew up in the same county as me went to same high school as well hes the GREATEST

[jrdudley73]

Eric Church is great. I have chill through this whole song. He will be the next great country artist and if he's not its a damn shame.

[13bsbll24]

if i see one more fucking poptarts asian, imma punch a bitch..

[brownfm19]

@13bsbll24 hahaha great comment

[TheExiledfromhell]

finally real country singers are coming back

[and1guy]

fukc off vevo, i dont want to watch your goddamn advertisement

[iolpikj]

i try to like the guy but i cant he's not that good