There should be an auto repeat button. Fantastic musician. Comparable lyricist to David Ford. Give him a search. Fantastic multi instrumentalist songwriter!
I love the Biblical references, "peter said to Paul you know all those words we wrote, are just the rules of the game and the rules are the first to go." this line is so true.
@LinksGreenHat13 You weren't helping. But there's this thing we have called freedom of speech. We will do what we want. Perhaps if you want no religion, you shouldn't be reading comments on a song with Biblical references.
@ObliviousAreWe ...Wow, you totally misinterpreted my statement. I am one of the most religious 14 year olds I know. I was just saying that whenever someone brings up religion on Youtube, someone else comes in and starts bashing that person for having beliefs. And....I believe that my statement (no matter how you interpret it) shows my freedom of speech, which you shouldn't be taking away from me. No more arguing, and God bless.
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On a literal level--so nice to have a man sing about his girl in the war. A new twist.
Figuratively, I think the song is very anti-religious.The rules Peter and Paul wrote are gone; the kingdom in inaccessible because of a mindless accident. The religion Peter and Paul created has led to war and loss. Peter, the one who needed women, struggles while Paul, the hardcore one who saw little value in women, tries to encourage him to keep the faith [at a cost-being a rock]. Is the girl Joan of Arc?
From songmeanings (dot) net. By gossy, 05-28-2006. [This song is] a clear anti-war statement. Breaking the rules of the game and “the girl in the war” suggests a breaking of a “no women, no children” type of statute. In current wars, our international rules of conduct are broken; civilian casualties often outnumber those of military forces. The need to “rock yourself a little harder” & the reference to a dove suggests the need to actively protest and not just believe blindly in peace [dove].
@CommentsSurvey I suppose it could be a double meaning he's using, but he says 'the dove from above' and with the addition of the conversation between Peter and Paul, he's gotta be referring to the Holy Spirit, which appears as a dove in the Bible on one occasion
i have so many magical memories with this song, and i've always listened to it to re-live those memories, but then it hit me - i would have loved this song anyway, because this is possibly one of the best songs ever written.
I saw him in concert back in October. I was hoping for him to play this (which he didn't), but it was still one of the most amazing days of my life <3
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I'm a girl in the war and the only thing I know to do is turn up the music and pray that I make it through. And those that didn't know how to help can go to hell...life, and losing your health has to be one of the biggest wars you fight in life. It is also one of the most transforming experiences one can go through...
I have a girl in the war and her eyes are like champagne. She has a bone marrow transplant tomorrow. I heard this song 3 years ago when she almost died from the chemo. this song is so much how you feel when the only thing in your life is suffering.
I assume that are the people pro war and military control; the ones who always say that one HAS to fight for his country but stay safely at home themselves, far behind enemy lines, danger and fear.
I see your opinion and I agree with most of it. Personally I love the song, but sometimes people simply dislike the song, not its lyrical content. I for one dislike lyrics because sometimes instruments alone make me feel a certain way about a song. That feeling doesn't have to be love or loneliness, but when the lyrics direct it that way sometimes you get pulled into a feeling that you just don't share.
its true that peter and paul are both biblical names, but this song is not their story. i can think of five or six reasons why this is clear, and back it with Scripture.
think of these characters as two modern songwriters, paul who wants to write and rock harder; and peter who likes acoustic political and antiwar songs.
its true that peter and paul are both biblical names, but this song is not their story. i can think of five or six reasons why this is clear, and back it with Scripture. think of these characters as two modern songwriters, paul who wants to write and rock harder; and peter who likes acoustic political and antiwar songs.
Actually I believe he is referring to the Peter and Paul who wrote books in the Bible. Peter was the known as "the rock" of the early Catholic church so that's why the lyric "Paul said to Petey you got to rock yourself a little harder" is a clever one. Also the rules of the game they wrote refers to bible and how all the ways you are supposed to live go out the window when dire situations occur such as having a girl in the war.
Not to mention that the original wordplay comes from the meaning of the name Peter: in Attic Greek, "petros" means "rock", from which the name Peter derives (as well as the English word "petrify", among others).
I love this song soooo much I love when he sings "her eyes are like champagne they sparkle bubble over and in the morning all you got it is rain" you can't help but get goosebumps......amazing!!!!
I love everything about this song. His voice is amazing, I love how the guitar is played! makes me think of music from the 60's. I can't wait for him to become a household name! : )
Amazing song! I need to see him next time he's in the UK!
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I think the song is more literal than people are making it. He's got a girl in the war and is praying for her to get back safe. He's begging for help from " above" while at the same time questioning how "above" could allow her to even be in the war in the first place. Great song no matter what.
That's true, but it's that I think this song doesn't just refer to religion on a few occasions. Every sentence can be interpreted in a way in which it is linked to religion.
Doesn't anyone link this song to religion? Maybe it's just me.. Couldn't Paul and Peter be Paulus and Petrus. Horrible things happen in the world, such as the girl in the war. How could you explain that while there is a good and almighty god? By assuming that this life is a test and the afterlife could be better if you behave well? I think the singer means with 'turn up the music and pray that she makes it through' that he doesn't care about this supposed test anymore. He just wants to see her.
@LightDragon: When I hear this song, I picture two young soldiers, one of whom is missing a girl back home that he's in love with. He's remembering simpler times, and his friend is trying to console him. Their lives as soldiers is not what they expected it to be, and they both want to go home. They are doing all that they can do to cope, which is to be there for each other. This song is brilliant not only for the lyrics but because it can be also used metaphorically
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haha love this song :) makes me smile. reminds me of my girlfriend even tho im the soldier at war. because she calls me a girl because she wears the pants in our house haha :) cant wait to get home to her, love you so much lauren xxxx
@rainkinggw I love that lyric too! Josh is a pure poet. I hear he's writing a book, which will be fantastic.
This song reminds me of Sunday mornings, when you wake up and the house is silent, and you can lie in bed and listen to the rain pattering on the window.
Off topic: I've written some poetry, could some of you look check it out? The link is on my page. Josh and his sublime lyrics inspired me to start writing.
Beautiful...I am battling cancer right now and the man I love is turning up the music for me and hoping the angels help <3 never related to a song so much as I have to this right now. Love You my rock star ~ here's to a beautifu future xxxx
you are a silly goose if you ever pass up a chance to see Josh live, you will never see a more entertaining, interactive show! I saw him on 5-13 in Atlanta and had the chance to meet him and chat with him for about 10 mins. they come no better than Josh (and Josh hugs are the best hugs on earth)....Dawn Landes, his wife, was with him and she is also a fantastic artist in her own right. ...sugerkat (Tracy in Tampa.)
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@RyMahon not necessarily "my thing" but i think it's good music... along with some rock music, folk music, rap (good rap DOES exist), and most all other genre's... i don't think there's a single genre that i could say "yea that's good music" because actually my guess is that about 95% of every genre is crap (99% of some genres)
Where is that video filmed??
AshnaxXx 2 days ago
Cant keep it out of my head...
gollyanamegame 1 week ago
Absolutely in love with this song. <3 :)
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ChantellePosey24 2 weeks ago
I'm gonna name my son Peter.
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yomama22323 1 month ago
i think i have half the views here.
Ilovebluebellstulips 1 month ago
I Can't Believe Not Many People Know This Guy! HES SO AMAZING! :)
Snazzytrumpeter13 1 month ago
WOW...
BGreenClassics 1 month ago
All the awards
awsmjayloser 1 month ago
This song is amazing in every possible.
01Azuredragon 1 month ago
Song is amazing, Josh Ritter is amazing, dont get the video... but. Yeah still dont get the video.
BusterBluePanda 2 months ago
He's such a cutie <3
itmakesmesweat 2 months ago
If MGMT did folk music...
bewareofsnow 2 months ago
this song is pretty damn good. No, I am wrong. It is friggin awesome
lbstanley 2 months ago
666,666...
SauceJohnsson 2 months ago
good song!
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june6jr 2 months ago
powerful? he's playing in a desert
Torrentthoughts 3 months ago 2
I'm just gonna say that Josh Ritter is insanely sexy but moreover he's one beautiful singer/songwriter <3
tallyRIN 3 months ago
@lowflyer54 Music!
bla90 4 months ago 4
I saw him live at Bluesfest in Ottawa... absolutely amazing.
coconut2323 4 months ago 2
There should be an auto repeat button. Fantastic musician. Comparable lyricist to David Ford. Give him a search. Fantastic multi instrumentalist songwriter!
calskybo 5 months ago
Its Yahoo..speak your mind and take your lumps...
gollyanamegame 5 months ago
I love the Biblical references, "peter said to Paul you know all those words we wrote, are just the rules of the game and the rules are the first to go." this line is so true.
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We're all in this war.
MacTolver 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Josh Ritter
Can we please stop bringing up religion on Youtube? All it does is start arguments. Thank God nobody here is arguing yet.
LinksGreenHat13 6 months ago
@LinksGreenHat13 You weren't helping. But there's this thing we have called freedom of speech. We will do what we want. Perhaps if you want no religion, you shouldn't be reading comments on a song with Biblical references.
ObliviousAreWe 5 months ago
@ObliviousAreWe ...Wow, you totally misinterpreted my statement. I am one of the most religious 14 year olds I know. I was just saying that whenever someone brings up religion on Youtube, someone else comes in and starts bashing that person for having beliefs. And....I believe that my statement (no matter how you interpret it) shows my freedom of speech, which you shouldn't be taking away from me. No more arguing, and God bless.
LinksGreenHat13 5 months ago
@LinksGreenHat13 oops. I meant 15...i was in an angry kinda fast typing mode. =)
LinksGreenHat13 5 months ago
@ObliviousAreWe I don't see the religious overtones at all really.
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simeondegoede 6 months ago
I don't appreciate all of the religious messages in his songs.
proff327 6 months ago
@proff327 its anti religous .....
gregclark13 6 months ago
@gregclark13 My bad. I tried looking online since I'm not deep enough to interpret lyrics and wasn't successful. I just assumed I guess.
proff327 6 months ago
@gregclark13 Good.
SeoulSon51 6 months ago
@proff327 I don't appreciate you putting religion into everything you see.
h4un1 6 months ago
@proff327 Then listen to someone else. Durp.
ObliviousAreWe 5 months ago
Anne Frank was a girl in the war
blondedbythelight703 7 months ago
Demasiado buena la canción
epic
LiarHan 7 months ago
thumbs up if you're seeing him August 11th
Dlon114 7 months ago
highly recommend looking up Matthew Good's version of This song on Youtube = amazing
TruthSolace 7 months ago
hmm reminds me of cat stevens with a lil don mclean slick i think
AsurorusA 7 months ago
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wmgilmor 7 months ago
On a literal level--so nice to have a man sing about his girl in the war. A new twist.
Figuratively, I think the song is very anti-religious.The rules Peter and Paul wrote are gone; the kingdom in inaccessible because of a mindless accident. The religion Peter and Paul created has led to war and loss. Peter, the one who needed women, struggles while Paul, the hardcore one who saw little value in women, tries to encourage him to keep the faith [at a cost-being a rock]. Is the girl Joan of Arc?
sjgade 7 months ago 2
@sjgade my exact thoughts as well
elPil 7 months ago in playlist zzdisco4
<3
HuzzahSquirrel 7 months ago
i know this song is about a girl in the war... but my brother is in afghanistan now, and this song reminds me of him.. god keep him safe, please.
13katikins 8 months ago 5
From songmeanings (dot) net. By gossy, 05-28-2006. [This song is] a clear anti-war statement. Breaking the rules of the game and “the girl in the war” suggests a breaking of a “no women, no children” type of statute. In current wars, our international rules of conduct are broken; civilian casualties often outnumber those of military forces. The need to “rock yourself a little harder” & the reference to a dove suggests the need to actively protest and not just believe blindly in peace [dove].
CommentsSurvey 8 months ago
@CommentsSurvey I suppose it could be a double meaning he's using, but he says 'the dove from above' and with the addition of the conversation between Peter and Paul, he's gotta be referring to the Holy Spirit, which appears as a dove in the Bible on one occasion
kingdom78 8 months ago
@kingdom78 : could be. It's quite a song, really. Never heard any lyrics like this before.
CommentsSurvey 8 months ago
This is too good. Just saying.
fashionistabrooke 8 months ago
just chillin in joshua tree haha i love this song!
GAismyname 8 months ago
If i was gay i would be all over this man. I'm not kidding, and i REALLY love boobs.
GargantuanCock 8 months ago 6
i have so many magical memories with this song, and i've always listened to it to re-live those memories, but then it hit me - i would have loved this song anyway, because this is possibly one of the best songs ever written.
isabellaohlsson 9 months ago
FOLK in HELL, top song.....
trelly1969 9 months ago
Still rocks me to the core.
aarellanod2d 9 months ago
Great song; it can reference so many things in life. "War" could mean fighting sins, sickness, or literal war. Awesome song =-) brilliant.
stephenlleeds 9 months ago
Love. This song!
gtisdale45 9 months ago
i hate the way country artists sing, but this guys voice, as similar as it may be to country, has something interesting about it. i like it :)
iluhdat100 10 months ago
@iluhdat100 Folk!!! Not country! :)
lowflyer54 9 months ago 43
see, just when I gave up on my generation to make great music, this Happened
xvsoothsayer 10 months ago 38
@xvsoothsayer You need to search better.
SharpWalkers 2 months ago
@xvsoothsayer Hes been around for over 5 years man. Welcome to the Party.
LOKIUNCIA 3 weeks ago
brilliant
ndub2126 10 months ago
I never knew about this guy before... and yet he was born in my town! His music is pretty good :) I love this song.
QueenLucyThe2nd 10 months ago
I am 100% sure that this is the best song ever written. It is as if my life has culminated in this man's words.
HawaiiSurf10 10 months ago 4
I'm pretty sure 3,000 of these views are from me.
canary1008 10 months ago 3
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TrustingTylerMusic 10 months ago
This is one of the few songs that I have heard in my life that I consider perfect.
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madchops82 10 months ago
I saw him in concert back in October. I was hoping for him to play this (which he didn't), but it was still one of the most amazing days of my life <3
ShireBaggins123 11 months ago
I just love Josh Ritter, and this song is so amazing.Strange, my landlord and neighbour
don't seem to feel the same way....
qtip4ever 11 months ago 5
I think i just might love this song.
hrothgar2222 11 months ago
Amazing song! I loved 'Animal Years'!
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patrickplunkett 11 months ago
23 people have never had any obstacle to overcome, and don't realize how beautiful and fragile life really is.
<3 have had this in my head for days and I am not annoyed in the slightest.
Love and luck to everyone here :)
StephanieSatellite 11 months ago
I'm a girl in the war and the only thing I know to do is turn up the music and pray that I make it through. And those that didn't know how to help can go to hell...life, and losing your health has to be one of the biggest wars you fight in life. It is also one of the most transforming experiences one can go through...
amandhillon80 1 year ago 4
@socrponygirl23 argh! i wish i knew he was in town. it would (and was probably) have been fantastic. so glad he's out and about.
mjtfield 1 year ago
Oh man, I love this song.
KrayZFace 1 year ago
I have a girl in the war and her eyes are like champagne. She has a bone marrow transplant tomorrow. I heard this song 3 years ago when she almost died from the chemo. this song is so much how you feel when the only thing in your life is suffering.
goat2558 1 year ago
One Of The Most Meaningful Songs..!!!Love It!!
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houismorpheus 1 year ago
I love this song so much :) He didnt play this at the concert I wnet to,but I'm fine with that...
ShireBaggins123 1 year ago
21 people don't have ears or a brain.
acceb000 1 year ago 2
acceb000, well put.
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nimalikamanjula 1 year ago
josh ritter is god
Jessieee11 1 year ago
I guess 21 people chose to go to HE Double Hockey sticks...
mundanejane550 1 year ago
@mundanejane550 I do not understand this comment. Well, I'm just a stupid Belgian....
MultiBert07 1 year ago
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HE Double Hockey sticks is how silly people say "hell"
sashahan 1 year ago
@mundanejane550 Okay, I found it online.
And well may they go to HE Double Hockey sticks. And never come back.
Besides all that: I like the song.
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mundanejane550 1 year ago
I also noticed that several comments have been removed.
I think I can safely assume those were written by some of those 21 people that disliked your song.
MultiBert07 1 year ago
I see that 21 people disliked this song.
I assume that are the people pro war and military control; the ones who always say that one HAS to fight for his country but stay safely at home themselves, far behind enemy lines, danger and fear.
Try to neglect them. Sing your song!
MultiBert07 1 year ago
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I see your opinion and I agree with most of it. Personally I love the song, but sometimes people simply dislike the song, not its lyrical content. I for one dislike lyrics because sometimes instruments alone make me feel a certain way about a song. That feeling doesn't have to be love or loneliness, but when the lyrics direct it that way sometimes you get pulled into a feeling that you just don't share.
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ME550Maranello 1 year ago
@loveisntlost I got chills when I read that. Stay strong -- love
avamariec 1 year ago
Great song! reminds me of "Heirloom" by Brandon Snipes
brookhill 1 year ago
fn real
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its true that peter and paul are both biblical names, but this song is not their story. i can think of five or six reasons why this is clear, and back it with Scripture.
think of these characters as two modern songwriters, paul who wants to write and rock harder; and peter who likes acoustic political and antiwar songs.
stevieluvn1 1 year ago
its true that peter and paul are both biblical names, but this song is not their story. i can think of five or six reasons why this is clear, and back it with Scripture. think of these characters as two modern songwriters, paul who wants to write and rock harder; and peter who likes acoustic political and antiwar songs.
stevieluvn1 1 year ago
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Actually I believe he is referring to the Peter and Paul who wrote books in the Bible. Peter was the known as "the rock" of the early Catholic church so that's why the lyric "Paul said to Petey you got to rock yourself a little harder" is a clever one. Also the rules of the game they wrote refers to bible and how all the ways you are supposed to live go out the window when dire situations occur such as having a girl in the war.
fharmo1 1 year ago 46
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Not to mention that the original wordplay comes from the meaning of the name Peter: in Attic Greek, "petros" means "rock", from which the name Peter derives (as well as the English word "petrify", among others).
epiphi 10 months ago
@fharmo1 The Peter & Paul he's referring to are the Republicans and Democrats bickering while our soldiers go overseas and fight.
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stevieluvn1 1 year ago
Instant cold chills from the first strum. I just found this dude and already love it.
Iburndowncities 1 year ago
I love this song soooo much I love when he sings "her eyes are like champagne they sparkle bubble over and in the morning all you got it is rain" you can't help but get goosebumps......amazing!!!!
shuffleyourfeet08 1 year ago
beautiful
debedoes 1 year ago
wow
touchdownirish92 1 year ago
I love everything about this song. His voice is amazing, I love how the guitar is played! makes me think of music from the 60's. I can't wait for him to become a household name! : )
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I don't care for the religious lyrics or undertones of the song but I really this music and style of song.
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Amazing song! I need to see him next time he's in the UK!
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patrickplunkett 1 year ago
Tallest man on Earth is better
electrichealinghands 1 year ago
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Josh has a better voice--natural and free. I like TMOE's songs, but his voice is too manipulated.
khboxster 1 year ago
Why would anyone dislike this? Josh Ritter is destined to be the next Jeff Buckley or Bob Dylan... he's magic.
rainsurfer 1 year ago
@rainsurfer Definitely not Bob Dylan, but Josh Ritter is good.
plur505 1 year ago
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ForgottenFutures 1 year ago
Everything about this song is so insanely beautiful that it's impossible to describe.
namedULaika 1 year ago 2
I'm going to see him tomorrow :) <3
ShireBaggins123 1 year ago
@ShireBaggins123 Where?
Going to see him in an hour and a half ! :)
Bitur95 1 year ago
Really great song. Long time since I've been surprised by music. Class.
tommyestone 1 year ago 2
Just Fantastic i'm just after discovering Mr Ritter starting with old stuff ``,
barryfwatters 1 year ago
this is so beautiful. the lyrics, the tune and chords, the video.. all of it! i'm only 14, but he's always going to be my favourite artist.
13katikins 1 year ago
awesome
NimraAhmed 1 year ago
I think the song is more literal than people are making it. He's got a girl in the war and is praying for her to get back safe. He's begging for help from " above" while at the same time questioning how "above" could allow her to even be in the war in the first place. Great song no matter what.
MuddyWellies 1 year ago
That's true, but it's that I think this song doesn't just refer to religion on a few occasions. Every sentence can be interpreted in a way in which it is linked to religion.
0m8b 1 year ago
Ah.. Melxar already did link this song to religion, in a rather different way though.
0m8b 1 year ago
Doesn't anyone link this song to religion? Maybe it's just me.. Couldn't Paul and Peter be Paulus and Petrus. Horrible things happen in the world, such as the girl in the war. How could you explain that while there is a good and almighty god? By assuming that this life is a test and the afterlife could be better if you behave well? I think the singer means with 'turn up the music and pray that she makes it through' that he doesn't care about this supposed test anymore. He just wants to see her.
0m8b 1 year ago
A lot of things use biblical/religious symbolism... it usually doesn't mean that it's about religion.
anarrei 1 year ago
I have a girl in the war too. She's in the first trimester of pregnancy. Now that's a bloody battle!!
LenOval 1 year ago
josh ritter grew up in the town i live in
wexianwhite 1 year ago
september 23rd cannot get here fast enough.
he is so fantastic.
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Shadowmessanger7 1 year ago
@LightDragon: When I hear this song, I picture two young soldiers, one of whom is missing a girl back home that he's in love with. He's remembering simpler times, and his friend is trying to console him. Their lives as soldiers is not what they expected it to be, and they both want to go home. They are doing all that they can do to cope, which is to be there for each other. This song is brilliant not only for the lyrics but because it can be also used metaphorically
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Dedicated to my 91 year old Mom that is as sweet as sugar. She was possibly raped and according to the 800 pages of medical transcripts beat to pulp. Going into the 4th year of the fight to make the attornies lots of money. Does ANYONE care about elderly abuse?
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LenOval 1 year ago
@molly195957 Wow...Thats awful...I hope everything works out for you. God bless.
Jay57575 1 year ago
Excellent song! Can't wait to see him in London!
If you like Josh's music you might also like my music. I'm an alt-country songwriter based in the UK. Check out the vids on my profile and let me know what you think!
patrickplunkett 1 year ago
Im sick with admiration..
123barryrose 1 year ago 3
haha love this song :) makes me smile. reminds me of my girlfriend even tho im the soldier at war. because she calls me a girl because she wears the pants in our house haha :) cant wait to get home to her, love you so much lauren xxxx
dioncostin 1 year ago
"they sparkle bubble over in the morning all you've got is rain..."
rainkinggw 1 year ago 2
@rainkinggw I love that lyric too! Josh is a pure poet. I hear he's writing a book, which will be fantastic.
This song reminds me of Sunday mornings, when you wake up and the house is silent, and you can lie in bed and listen to the rain pattering on the window.
Off topic: I've written some poetry, could some of you look check it out? The link is on my page. Josh and his sublime lyrics inspired me to start writing.
Uzzie101 1 year ago
this is a great song, but the video is disappointing...
davri64 1 year ago
Beautiful...I am battling cancer right now and the man I love is turning up the music for me and hoping the angels help <3 never related to a song so much as I have to this right now. Love You my rock star ~ here's to a beautifu future xxxx
goddesssugar 1 year ago 69
@goddesssugar Youtube The Rick Simpson Story and spread it around like Cancer.
tnd240 1 year ago
@goddesssugar Have best luck. Stay always good!
polaroidalwaysfrozen 1 year ago
@goddesssugar Here's to that, because you will have one!
AlissaK1994 1 year ago
tonight at the Music Box!
burcharg 1 year ago
i disagree, he is not the next Bob Dylan.
no one is the 'next' bob dylan.
a really good artist who is close to the style of Dylan,
is Joe Pug.
Although, Josh Ritter is A Good Muscian and Songwriter.
messmeup77 1 year ago
@messmeup77 In my opinion Bob Dylan is overrated. Real good songwriters are Ryan Adams, Paul Simon, Josh Ritter, Jesse Malin and so on.
antifafubel 1 year ago
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you are a silly goose if you ever pass up a chance to see Josh live, you will never see a more entertaining, interactive show! I saw him on 5-13 in Atlanta and had the chance to meet him and chat with him for about 10 mins. they come no better than Josh (and Josh hugs are the best hugs on earth)....Dawn Landes, his wife, was with him and she is also a fantastic artist in her own right. ...sugerkat (Tracy in Tampa.)
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biscuit23232 1 year ago
you are a silly goose if you ever pass up a chance to see Josh live, you will never see a more entertaining, interactive show! I saw him on 5-13 in Atlanta and had the chance to meet him and chat with him for about 10 mins. they come no better than Josh (and Josh hugs are the best hugs on earth)....Dawn Landes, his wife, was with him and she is also a fantastic artist in her own right.
sugerkat 1 year ago
@RyMahon not necessarily "my thing" but i think it's good music... along with some rock music, folk music, rap (good rap DOES exist), and most all other genre's... i don't think there's a single genre that i could say "yea that's good music" because actually my guess is that about 95% of every genre is crap (99% of some genres)
burcharg 1 year ago
@RyMahon agreed... but someone doesn't have to be a legend to make good music :)
burcharg 1 year ago
The next Bob Dylan
bwf1232000 1 year ago
ah how this song warms my heart
fortune42100 1 year ago
To Kathleen, my Best Friend since I was 4. She fought cancer till the last day of her life as if nothing was wrong. I love you Kathy.
molly195957 1 year ago 37
sparkle bubble over over
mybigtoyota 1 year ago
He may not be Irish but Josh Ritter is really popular in Ireland. And deservedly so.
Eoinposse 1 year ago