Thoughts
Josh Okeefe Lyrics

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Nikolas Cruz murdered seventeen people
With an army-grade rifle that was perfectly legal
At a Florida school in a freshman building
A cold, dead hand 'round the gun he was wielding
So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend

The whole, wide world is watching you

So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend
Keep your thoughts and prayers

Nikolas Cruz was a red-flagged student
In the language of weapons, he was dangerously fluent
Tipped to authorities, placed on their watch list
Fathers and Mothers are still burying their kids

So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend
The whole, wide world is watching you
So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend
Keep your thoughts and prayers

Stoneman Douglas went to school one morning
With a kiss goodbye and no sign or warning
In the classrooms and hallways their bodies laid slain
They never came back from school again

So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend
The whole, wide world is watching you
So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend
Keep your thoughts and prayers

At nineteen years and not of age for a beer
Cruz entered a strip mall with nothing to fear
With a background record shown to be clean
Straight from the clerk an AR-15

So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend
The whole, wide world is watching you
So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend
Keep your thoughts and prayers

High-office politician dances around questions
To keep his Senate seat and his gilded mansions
Preaches to the choir of our Founding Fathers
But turns a blind eye to our sons and daughters

Now you need your thoughts and prayers, my friend
The whole, wide world is watching you

Now you need your thoughts and prayers, my friend
You need your thoughts and prayers

Overall Meaning

The song "Thoughts & Prayers" by Josh Okeefe is a powerful commentary on the issue of gun violence in America. The song specifically addresses the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, where Nikolas Cruz killed seventeen people with a legal army-grade rifle. The lyrics express the futility of offering empty "thoughts and prayers" in response to such tragedies while politicians fail to take meaningful action to prevent them.

The first verse of the song describes the horrific shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School, emphasizing the fact that the gun used was legally obtained. The chorus repeats the phrase "keep your thoughts and prayers" as a way of challenging the superficial response to the tragedy. The second verse highlights the fact that Cruz had a history of red flags and still managed to acquire a weapon. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the need for action rather than merely offering thoughts and prayers. Finally, the third verse critiques politicians who offer empty platitudes about the Second Amendment while ignoring the devastating effects of gun violence on American families.

The song is a powerful call to action, urging Americans to demand change and to hold their elected leaders accountable for failing to take meaningful action to prevent gun violence.

Line by Line Meaning

Nikolas Cruz murdered seventeen people
Nikolas Cruz carried out the killing of seventeen people

With an army-grade rifle that was perfectly legal
Cruz used a rifle that is designed for military purposes and was obtained through legal means

At a Florida school in a freshman building
The shooting took place at a specific building in a school in Florida where freshman students were present

A cold, dead hand 'round the gun he was wielding
Cruz had a firm grip on the rifle he was holding

So keep your thoughts and prayers, my friend
Expressions of sympathy and prayer are not effective in preventing gun violence

The whole, wide world is watching you
The response of individuals and institutions to situations like these is being observed by people everywhere

Nikolas Cruz was a red-flagged student
Officials were aware that Cruz was a high-risk individual and had shown signs of concerning behavior

In the language of weapons, he was dangerously fluent
Cruz had knowledge and proficiency in handling firearms, which made him an even greater threat

Tipped to authorities, placed on their watch list
Authorities had been alerted to Cruz's behavior and were monitoring him

Fathers and Mothers are still burying their kids
Parents continue to grieve and mourn the loss of their children who were victims of gun violence

Stoneman Douglas went to school one morning
The students of Stoneman Douglas High School went to school on a regular day, with no indication that it would be a tragic one

With a kiss goodbye and no sign or warning
They said their goodbyes to their loved ones without any knowledge that it would be their last

In the classrooms and hallways their bodies laid slain
The shooting resulted in the death of several students in various parts of the school

They never came back from school again
Many of those students who lost their lives never returned to their homes and families

At nineteen years and not of age for a beer
Despite being too young to legally purchase alcohol, Cruz was able to buy a military-style weapon

Cruz entered a strip mall with nothing to fear
Cruz's actions show that he felt comfortable and confident in carrying out this violent act

With a background record shown to be clean
Before the shooting, Cruz had no criminal record or known history of violence

Straight from the clerk an AR-15
The rifle that Cruz used was bought from a gun store or clerk

High-office politician dances around questions
Elected officials are evading taking action on gun control and avoiding discussing difficult questions

To keep his Senate seat and his gilded mansions
Politicians prioritize their own political careers and personal wealth over enacting change that could save lives

Preaches to the choir of our Founding Fathers
Politicians use the Constitution and Founding Fathers to justify inaction on gun violence

But turns a blind eye to our sons and daughters
Politicians are failing to protect the lives of children and families who are affected by gun violence

Now you need your thoughts and prayers, my friend
Those in power who have not acted on gun control policies now need the support and sympathy of the public

You need your thoughts and prayers
Expressions of sympathy and prayer are not enough to prevent further instances of violence

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Josh Okeefe

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@GemsOnVHS

5y↑38

Keep Your Thoughts & Prayers
Josh Okeefe

Nikolas Cruz murdered seventeen people
With an army grade rifle that was perfectly legal
At a Florida school in a freshman building
A cold dead hand round the gun he was wielding

So keep your thoughts and prayers my friend
The whole wide world is watching you
So keep your thoughts and prayers my friend
Keep your thoughts and prayers

Nikolas cruz was a red flagged student
In the language of weapons he was dangerously fluent
Tipped to authorities placed on their watch list
Fathers and mothers are still burying there kids

So keep your thoughts and prayers my friend
The whole wide world is watching you
So keep your thoughts and prayers my friend
Keep your thoughts and prayers

Stoneman Douglas went to school one morning
With a kiss goodbye and no sign or warning
In the classrooms and hallways their bodies laid slain
And they never came back from school again

So keep your thoughts and prayers my friend
The whole wide world is watching you
Oh keep your thoughts and prayers my friend
Keep your thoughts and prayers

At nineteen years and not of age for a beer
Cruz entered a strip mall with nothing to fear
With a background record shown to be clean
Straight from the clerk was handed an AR-15

So keep your thoughts and prayers my friend
The whole wide world is watching you
Oh keep your thoughts and prayers my friend
Keep your thoughts and prayers

A high-office politician dances around questions
To keep his senate seat and his gilded mansions
Preaches to the choir of our founding fathers
But turns a blind eye to our sons and daughters

Now you need your thoughts and prayers my friend
The whole wide world is watching you
Now you need your thoughts and prayers my friend
Need your thoughts and prayers

@sleeplessskeptic8693

5y↑17

Gun debate aside, i will never understand why suddenly “thoughts and prayers” is a bad thing.

It’s used in endless other situations and it’s fine.

What happens in these situations is horrible. Acts of terror in which no one can pinpoint one certain cause. But out of all that people choose to attack “thoughts and prayers”.

Some people aren’t high ranking politicians, some people aren’t activists, some people aren’t NRA members.

Most people are just good caring people who can’t do too much on there own. The one thing they can do that brings solace, even if just to themselves, but hopefully some others, is using their thoughts and prayers.

@sleepnomore1888

5y↑3

Nice job but he should write a song about the MKUltra program, instead of the mainstream news narrative on shootings if he really wants to be contemporary. The MKUltra mind control program, long since admitted by the US government with Bill Clinton publicly apologized for it during his presidential term, was exposed after the discovery of partial financial records, which were mysteriously left in a box, while the destruction of all other records were illegally ordered to be destroyed by the then CIA director in the 70s. Since then, more and more official documents have been recovered revealing the size, scope and horror of the experimentation done on live humans for more than 2 decades.

The official story is that the program was terminated, but if you believe that then message me because I've got a bridge I can sell you.

Most, not all, of these shootings are done by people who have a history of prescription drug. Most of the shooters report hearing voices, a technology that is also now admitted by the US government and most of them are shown to be handled or in contact with intelligence agency officials long before they committed their crimes.

The media has reported on all this, but unfortunately they don't emphasize it. Instead, they push the lies and propaganda that the elite banking class who owns them provides to them in order to control the minds of as many people as possible, and in this case they want to disarm the American public by forcing gun control laws, which are unconstitutional and go against everything the United States was created for.

Don't believe me? I don't care...you will eventually, it's only a matter of time, the truth can only be silenced for so long. It's all coming, hold on, it's going to be a fun ride!

@BabyJesus66

5y↑2

Except the two recent incidences of the "good guy with the gun" being killed by police when they got there, because they seen a guy holding a gun, after being called to a place because a guy holding a gun is shooting at people... It's hard to tell if its a good guy, or bad guy holding a gun by looking at them for a couple seconds... before you have to decide if you should shoot them, or wait and see if they shoot you first.

So yes this may work sometimes, but it also dont work sometimes...

What about if the good guy doesnt have the greatest aim and hits a bystander?

What if a guy is robbing a bank with a fake gun that could never hurt anyone and the good guy shoots him, killing him, but also kills the kid or bank teller standing behind him?

The real world isn't western movies where you quick draw and take down 6 bad guys before they can turn around. I agree it can work, but its also not a solution to the problem.

@BabyJesus66

5y↑3

@@sleepnomore1888 I agree, I dont think guns should be abolished. I own guns myself. I dont think there is a solution to the problem. There's some things that could help slow it down some.

One of the recent "good guy with a gun" being shot incidents was at a mall and I believe the good guy was still engaging with the bad guy when the cops showed up, or at least there was some obvious confusion. It probably wouldn't be smart to put his gun down in a crowded mall with people running around... But holstering it might have helped in either case. Although once again in chaos you're not exactly thinking of every little detail or have time to. If you just almost got killed, seen your friends get killed, then shot and killed a bad guy... you might be in shock or at least be shaken up and not be thinking clearly enough to think I should set this gun down now.

As far as the robbery scenario. I didn't mean the robber gets killed is the problem. I meant if someone shoots at the robber (who didnt have a gun to begin with) and theres a kid/bystander standing behind him that gets killed by the good guys bullets. Then a kid was killed for no reason. So in other words an incident where nobody would have been hurt, turns into an incident where maybe the robber and some bystanders get killed or injured.

There's also the chance that the bad guy sees the good guy going for a gun and shoots him dead before he has a chance.

There could be someone robbing you that never plans to actually use their gun... You pull out a gun and he shoots you. If you didn't have the gun you might have lost your wallet, but not your life.

Or the guy who had a legal gun and got pulled over for a broken tailight if I remember right, and told the cop he had a legal gun. The cop freaked out and shot and killed him. He didnt even pull out the gun, just went for his ID as the cop demanded.

So all I'm saying with all of this is that good guy with a gun might works sometimes, but definitely has some drawbacks as well. Maybe having more armed good guys, along with some of the loopholes being fixed, and increased background checks would help. I dont think the majority of people (even liberals) want to ban guns. Just want some common sense stuff that might help. I'm a gun owner and would have no problem waiting a few extra days on my next gun purchase if that extra background check stops even one school or church shooting from happening. Id hope any rational person would agree with that conservative or liberal or anywhere in between.

All comments from YouTube:

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑38

@no-2014

Wow ty for telling us how it go’s

@JockLambert1972

36w

Keep her lit Josh ❤

@jwilliamr86

5y↑21

Love josh. And his lady. And Anthony. God bless us everyone-tiny tim voice

@1tiredteacher

4y↑6

I first heard this on Outlaw Country - Mojo Dixon played it. Glad I found it here - Josh remind me of Woody Guthrie.

@GemsOnVHS

thats dope

@reddwing4368

4y↑1

By extension Dylan also

@Ixteder

4y↑3

This is really great, Josh!

@kingsandqueens5536

5y↑9

Folk music is there to challenge us, to question an ever devolving society. It should be thought provoking, we should feel uncomfortable and not hide behind excuses. This is a great song and raises those questions which politicians have become to blind to address.

@madalyn7977

5y↑2

Heartbreaking 💙

@KevinExclamationPoint

4y↑1

Love this!

@folksongpreacher2255

Good song

@ericaaustin4332

5y↑4

A powerful song about one of the most horrible things to have crept into out society.
As well as a bold political statement that is very much in the vein of classic American folk music.

@tastas3880

5y↑13

Thanks for putting these styles up before the world goes up in more flames.. at work I cut to these vibes..

@bP-yr3po

I cut to these vibes... That's a dope line.

@The_dude94

5y↑7

Beautiful song josh, keep em coming!

@charleshicks-chemisty9151

5y↑2

anything that described that pretty well would be a pretty good song or poem itself. I think all I got is "thats good, thats really good". Thanks.

@fergofns

Great song!!

@jordanfstop

I hate how relevant this beautifully tragic song is again.

@snevkreb14

5y↑9

This is such a powerful song and beautifully sung. I know the comparison with Dylan was made more than often, but your voice and style of playing really lends for story- and protest-songs. Even for a not native speaker, your performance grasps the imagination.

@folkiebassplayer7366

A "not native speaker"?

@snevkreb14

5y↑2

@@folkiebassplayer7366 yeah, was not really what I meant, you're right. I meant that even thought, school shootings and gun-related violence is not common where I'm from, the song still touched me. It encapsulates the emotions, frustration and conflict that come with incidents like this very well.

@folkiebassplayer7366

5y↑1

@@snevkreb14 Ah, I'm with you now!

@seanmalczewski7866

It's a total rip of Hattie Carrol

@darkcomet112

5y↑10

Not at all what I was expecting of him and I'm very happy to have been mistaken. This was great.

@DavidGross

5y↑2

❤💕🎶🎵

@rustybearfox809

5y↑4

Hearts hard with greed politicians choose donors over constituents. But there is a movement, and it is growing.

@appleget

5y↑3

Exceptional. This man (along with the quality/content of your channel) never disappoints.

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑1

Thanks for listening Matt.

@TyPrager

4y↑1

Has anyone on here listened to this with the subtitles on?

@namename-kq8wt

5y↑1

Incredibly moving and powerful - true folk music.

@LocalContentShow

5y↑6

Does anyone have lyrics? I couldn't find any for looking and would quite like to read the verses.

@bP-yr3po

go to ultimate guitar.com the music and lyrics are there. Also drive by truckers have a very powerful tune of the same name

@sleeplessskeptic8693

5y↑17

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑15

Maybe I can help clarify here; I think a lot of people are critical of "thoughts and prayers" and its ubiquitous nature in our social media heavy world because it takes the place of any sort of action. Why would a person get up and do anything at all when they can give their "thoughts and prayers", or share a meme, and feel like it's mission accomplished? This applies less to your grandmother commenting on a FB post of her friend from highschool's husband dying, and more so for our leaders, who are supposed to be in office to come up with solutions to make the world a better place and have no excuse when they fly down for the photo-op, say "thoughts and prayers" on twitter, and go on. Hope that helps a bit mate, cheers.

@sleeplessskeptic8693

5y↑5

This does help clarify things quite a bit. I apologize as I was a bit flustered when first commenting. “Thoughts and prayers” is no excuse for lack of action. Especially from those with the power to make a real difference.

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑6

@@sleeplessskeptic8693 Totally fine mate, was a thoughtful question.

@zackthomas7244

5y↑2

Man oh man..muy bien.

@katieled8909

5y↑7

Bob Dylan energy! This is beautiful

@35PHaaton

Exactly!

@michelemauri7520

exactly what i was thinking ....reminds me very much of a young Bob Dylan.

@julieruine7508

Only a Pawn in their Game is lurking in the back

@csg420x

5y↑3

Goddamn! How good is this?!

@l_r_a_start_fox8698

5y↑7

I see that mustache xD

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑1

glad someone noticed.

@burnbarnes1198

5y↑2

Well this song punches you right in the heartstrings.

@chelseaedwards1039

5y↑4

Hmmm. I love it.
Bound to controversial with some though.

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑11

indeed, as i wrote in the description, someone will do as their leaders want them to do and begin fighting over politics. but the song itself doesn't really say anything false. anyone who thinks "thoughts and prayers" are worthwhile investments in these tragedies is being disingenuous, no matter your political affiliation.

@burnbarnes1198

5y↑5

Wouldn't be folk music if it wasn't...

@rachelshoemaker7330

5y↑2

@@GemsOnVHS I thought you had a very insightful and powerful introduction, every bit as fearless as Josh's lyrics. I love what you do and I am so grateful to have found your channel. The music from the artists touches my soul, but I never would have found them without you. You are putting powerful stuff out into the universe, Anthony, please don't ever stop!

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑5

@@rachelshoemaker7330 thanks rachel. no plans on stopping now - we've got a lot of work to do if we're going to turn folk music back into the living breathing thing it once was, as opposed to a genre on spotify with a fedora and harmonica.

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑2

@@burnbarnes1198 now that you can say again.

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@ianalderson5133

4y↑4

If only there was an army grade rifle that was perfectly legal...

@griffinreynolds7243

5y↑3

It’s sad that my children have to go to school in fear because of the times we live in. Nothing negative to say about this song. Kudos to Josh!

@PGTRegard

Crime both within and outside of school are the lowest they’ve been in decades. Attitudes like this bought into the super predator myth and got us the failure that was zero tolerance policies in schools.

@griffinreynolds7243

5y↑1

Sassy_MacArthur You’re right.. lets just all keep pretending that mass shootings never happen in our country. Problem solved.

@PGTRegard

Griffin Reynolds Sorry, but those are the stats. If you want to discuss actual policy then I’d gladly do that. Let me start off by saying all the proposed laws since the 90’s will not have stopped a single shooting. Now if the police would actually do their job and maybe 5150 an asshole that’s been reported over 20 times, that might help.

@griffinreynolds7243

Sassy_MacArthur Well I’m here to tell you that I’m not anti gun at all. I just don’t think that ass hats like that Nicholas Cruz character should be able to buy one like they buy a candy bar because no one is doing their job properly. Do you not agree? Should he have been allowed to purchase that gun?

@PGTRegard

Griffin Reynolds what crime would he have committed that would have popped up on a background check? If you’re speaking of the immensely inept sheriffs department actually involuntarily admitting him to a mental health ward, then yes. However, I’m unsure of what his neighbors called and complained about or if it would have been worthy of such an action under FL law. There’s also the case of the asshole that was dishonorably discharged and the AF didn’t forward that info into the federal database. However, most mass shooters have not committed any offense that would be seen in a background check. Then there is the problem of shooters picking defenseless targets, so it really wouldn’t matter what they used. The Sante Fe shooter unfortunately proved that killing 10 using firearms that essentially existed in the 1890’s.

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@scottcolluraBuzzn59

5y↑3

Grace...........

@danielberry3625

5y↑6

Keep singing his name. He’s famous and nobody will forget him now. He achieved his goal.

@deadobvious414

5y↑5

[SOBS UNCONTROLLABLY]

@reddwing4368

Wonder what Dylan thinks of this kid bet ya he digs him

@garrenblaine1363

He probably hates him because bob Dylan is pretentious

@reddwing4368

@@garrenblaine1363 nooo
Not Dylan
Really???

@Thenumber12pwns

5y↑41

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑15

"A high-office politician dances around questions
To keep his senate seat and his gilded mansions
Preaches to the choir of our founding fathers
But turns a blind eye to our sons and daughters" - Josh Okeefe

@austinriggs7017

4y↑2

Why would you outsource your security to the very politicians you're talking about. The quote means that the gvt doesn't have your best interests at heart and due to that, giving up freedoms for "security" only leads to less freedoms. And therein by giving up freedoms you've lost what security you had. It's not pandering to the founding fathers or present day politicians. It's simply wise to not give someone else the responsibility of your security. That's like asking your cousin who lives 5 states over, whom you haven't spoken to in 15 years, to make sure nobody breaks in your house while you sleep.

@supercow75

4y↑3

@@austinriggs7017 I can't agree more. I understand the frustration Josh is expressing but the application is wrong. You can't protect the innocent by disarming them. For most all we can do is send "thoughts and prayers", there's literally nothing else we can do for those that have lost loved ones. The target of these efforts should be the evil in men's hearts that rears its head at each and every shooting.

@austinriggs7017

4y↑2

Exactly. No matter what innocent lives being taken is sad and disheartening. And I have no idea how that feels. But I do know the only thing that stops evil men is good men willing to stand in the gap. It reminds me of an old quote that goes to the effect of, "evil prospers when good men do nothing." And that's society for ya. Whole lotta watchers not many doers.

@bP-yr3po

@@austinriggs7017 what is a gun other than temporary safety? what is liberty without the freedom to go out in public?

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@kkline348

Well done my friend

@mhouff71285

5y↑5

Sing it loud and proud for the ones In the back that fall on deaf ears.

@mhouff71285

I really hate to need to hear this again m

@kingofboggle954

Anyone else see a gentler, redhead version of Tyson Fury? Just me? Okay

@brendonleary

5y↑1

Yes, the 'thoughts and prayers' offered by those at times of tragedy are nought but useless platitudes.
I think it admirable that Josh is able to write such powerful words about a horrible contemporary phenomenon, and not slip into favouring either side of the argument. It does not matter where you stand in the equation, because we can all relate to having to bury a loved one before they have lived a full life.

Great job Josh.

Sidenote/Question: Anthony, this is the first time I have seen Josh play a J45. Looks like a lovely vintage too...
Is this the same J45 that Kalob used for 'Tucson Arizona' ??
If I am not mistaken, it is the same room, but with a different microphone, [which sounds delightful btw...U47 maybe?] so I was thinking maybe it was the same day?

@GemsOnVHS

Hah, you have an eye for detail. That's the same J45. It's actually my J45. And it is the same room, the amazing Columbia studio B where Dylan, Cash, Elvis and more recorded. It's on a different day though! Josh liked the Tuscon Arizona day so much he decided to record some songs there. Microphone wise i'm not sure, i'm bad with the audio names.

@brendonleary

@@GemsOnVHS You own a lovely quiver of vintage instruments Anthony. I completely understand why some Gems artists use them.
As for the microphones, because the recording is in such an extraordinary studio, the engineer would have had the best vintage and modern mics and other gear at his disposal. I would love to have seen the what he chose to use.

@williams.1130

This is what it would sound like if dylan could sing.

@deladonics

5y↑7

Why is the description for this video so salty?

@sleepnomore1888

5y↑3

@2m1nutz2k1ll3rs

5y↑7

He writes about what he wants to write about. You telling him what to write about is you trying to control him. If you think there should be a song about something, just go ahead and make it yourself.

@sleepnomore1888

@@2m1nutz2k1ll3rs You're not understanding what I'm saying. If you want to write a contemporary song about school shootings you should understand the contemporary situation, it would be more powerful, this song's just ok.

@2m1nutz2k1ll3rs

5y↑1

No. People write what they want about what they want to write about. If you think the song you're describing should exist, then you should make it.

@BabyJesus66

Taylor Swift should write a song about donuts. Because donuts are tasty.

@sleepnomore1888

5y↑1

@@2m1nutz2k1ll3rs I don't think the song that I'm describing should exist, that's why I haven't written it. But if you're going to write a song about something, do it justice and actually know what you're writing about and stop perpetuating falsehoods on the planet because you heard it on the TV.

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@Bf-ol3ky

The new bob dylan 👌👌

@ChessDiagnostic

5y↑1

The irony of these types of songs is that the "folk singer" challenges gun rights (which is only in the US, to allow the "common man" to protect himself), but passively accepts that government and government bureaucrats are not dangerous at all. In the past 100 years governments have killed more people than any lone gun nut could ever dream of. The first order or action before the millions are slaughtered is to make guns illegal and disarm the "common man". The implication of these types of songs is that "we must do something", and that "something" is normally to hand over your power to government and vote away rights. It's not really challenging anything and the government would love the people to be passive consumers with no power. Try again folk singer, maybe next time.

@ChessDiagnostic

And folk singer, why don't you address the rising knife crimes in your own country?

"Knives are evil, so make 'em illegal!"

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-42749089

@syliss133

5y↑1

Sounds like Bob Dylan

@KeithWoodmusic

5y↑3

Well keep our guns too

@derrickmclendonmusic

Very “Lonesome Death of Hattie Carrol”-esque but good nonetheless

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑5

i'll trade 1000 pop songs for one "Lonesome Death of Hattie Carrol" any day.

@derrickmclendonmusic

5y↑2

GemsOnVHS same!

@KerouacsAccomplice

5y↑1

Exactly what I was thinking!

@spof84

5y↑1

Great song, but all the talking beforehand makes it hard to add to my music playlist

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑3

Our videos often have talking before/after. I'm eventually going to make something where folks can listen to just our recordings of songs, but the video style won't be changing from the documentary style anytime soon.

@negativeclearbeltjits

5y↑8

Great song but guns are legal to stop the innocent from being killed by a angry harmful person with one if you take guns from the innocent the bad can still get them and it leaves the innocent defenseless

@BabyJesus66

5y↑2

@nicholasb2341

5y↑2

People will die whether guns are legal or not. But while I'm alive still I'll flight for my rights to bear arms. Don't Tread on me.

@BabyJesus66

5y↑2

@@nicholasb2341 Keep up the good flight!

@sleepnomore1888

If the police show up and you're shooting a gun, you should probably put the gun down, even if you're the "good" guy. Everyone else shouldn't be penalized because you're not smart enough to know to put your gun down when the Police show up.

Of course law abiding gun owners don't want any innocent bystanders hit. I'll give you that argument but it's not enough for me to side with abolishing guns.

If you're going to rob a bank, you should be held responsible for anything that happens to you during, including being shot, even if your gun isn't loaded.

@BabyJesus66

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@thewerd1982

5y↑3

Neil Young wrote about the Ohio State shooting a long time ago. Do we remember the folks who thought it was fine that the government sent military in to combat the protesters? Fuck no. Years from now our children will listen to songs like this and pity our time for being so out of touch.

@GemsOnVHS

5y↑3

History is a powerful teacher. Most folks forget how close those ancient times are. Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger both were stalked by the FBI for their songs. Alan Lomax left America for a time, fearing the House Un-American Activities Committee blacklisting.

@thewerd1982

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@@GemsOnVHS let's hope y'all never get blacklisted for beautiful insight such as this

@SAMK695

5y↑8

I'll keep my guns and ammo, my friend.

@griffinreynolds7243

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SAM K I think you may have missed the point of the song my friend. No ones trying to take yours or my guns away. That obviously will never happen in our country. But these fat pocketed politicians need to do something about this children killing mass shooting problem we have in the country, which I think this song is about. I’m sure there is a solution without taking away guns from “responsible” owners and hopefully we can all come together as a country and figure out what the answer is besides doing nothing.

@SAMK695

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@@griffinreynolds7243 Ill go for that brother. Thanks for the thoughtful comment. All the best.

@tomperry3841

ok john wayne

@SAMK695

@@tomperry3841 Yes

@kilemwaldrup4537

5y↑2

This isn’t about politics but here’s my political opinion. And if you disagree with me then you’re small minded and insincere. You should have just posted the song saying “This is controversial but so what 🤷🏼‍♂️, it’s meaningful art, take it or leave it.” Instead you showcased you’re arrogance. How’s the weather on your high horse.? Still love the page ❤️

@tommytwomommy

A bit on the nose

@brentevans6923

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Dylan Wanabe 😞

@griffinreynolds7243

5y↑8

Brent Evans I wish we had more dylan wannabes. The music industry would be better off for it.

@GemsOnVHS

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@@griffinreynolds7243 I've always found negative comparisons to Dylan to be funny. Like okay mate, we will order up some more Mumford and Sons for you.

@griffinreynolds7243

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backstreet goy bob dylan sang exactly like Woody Guthrie on his first record. Your point?

@brentevans6923

5y↑1

Griffin Reynolds True “ Artist “ don’t aspire to sound like someone else. I don’t disagree that a Great majority of new music stinks, there’s some good also. Ya just have to search for it ! ✌🏻 👍🏻