Called
Matt Lyrics

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It's that ole devil called love again
Gets behind me and keeps giving me that shove again
Putting rain in my eyes
Tears in my dreams

And rocks in my heart
It's that sly old sun of a gun again

He keeps telling me that I'm the lucky one again
But I still have that rain
Still have those tears

And those rocks in my heart
S'pose I didn't stay
Ran away
Wouldn't play

The devil
What a potion he would brew?

He'd follow me around
Build me up
Tear me down

Till I'd be so bewildered
I wouldn't know what to do
Might as well give up that fight again

I know darn well he'll convince me that he's right again
When he sings that sorry song I'm just gonna tag along
With that ole devil called love

He'd follow me around
Build me up
Tear me down

With that ole devil called love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matt's song "Called" talks about the recurring cycle of a person's emotions when it comes to love. The metaphorical "devil called love" represents the feeling of being pushed and pulled by love. The lyrics can be interpreted as a person who is constantly at the mercy of their emotions, because love leaves them in a state of confusion, with tears and rocks in their heart.

In the first verse, the lyrics describe the experience of feeling emotional pain as a result of love. The devil's shove represents this emotional pain pushing the person forward. The rain in their eyes and tears in their dreams reflects the idea that the pain of love is inescapable and follows them even to their subconscious. The rocks in their heart symbolizethe heavy burden, the emotional baggage of past relationships or the weight of an unreciprocated love that they carry, which makes it very challenging for the person to get past their pain.

The second verse expresses the temptation of giving in to the devil's plans, the singer listens to the devil taunting them that they are the lucky one yet they are still unable to escape the pain. In the third verse, the singer contemplates running away to escape these emotions, which may lead to the devil brewing a potion and making it harder to resist the temptation of getting back into love.

In conclusion, the lyrics of Matt's song "Called" presents a situation of struggling with love, where it seems like an endless cycle that drains and tears the person down.

Line by Line Meaning

It's that ole devil called love again
Love has returned to torment me once more

Gets behind me and keeps giving me that shove again
Love keeps pushing me around, making my life difficult

Putting rain in my eyes
Love makes me cry and brings sadness to my life

Tears in my dreams
Love causes me to have nightmares and disrupts my sleep

And rocks in my heart
Love has made my heart heavy and burdened with pain

It's that sly old sun of a gun again
Love is dangerous and cunning, always lurking around

He keeps telling me that I'm the lucky one again
Love tries to convince me that I'm fortunate to have it in my life

But I still have that rain
Despite love's sweet words, I still have to deal with the sadness it brings

Still have those tears
Love causes me to cry and feel emotional pain

And those rocks in my heart
The emotional weight of love is still present in my heart

S'pose I didn't stay
Maybe if I had left love behind...

Ran away
...if I had fled from love's embrace...

Wouldn't play
...if I had refused to engage with love...

The devil
...things could have turned out much worse

What a potion he would brew?
Love has the power to intoxicate, to make us act irrationally

He'd follow me around
Love can be obsessive

Build me up
Love has the power to make us feel good about ourselves

Tear me down
But love can also bring us crashing down

Till I'd be so bewildered
Love can leave us feeling lost and confused

I wouldn't know what to do
In the face of love's power, we can feel helpless

Might as well give up that fight again
I might as well surrender to love's influence once more

I know darn well he'll convince me that he's right again
I am aware that love will make me believe in it again

When he sings that sorry song I'm just gonna tag along
When love apologizes and promises to be better, I will fall for it again

With that ole devil called love
Love is like a devil, able to bring us both pleasure and pain

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLAN ROBERTS, DORIS FISHER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@shaquiquijones2197

4y↑9

Idk who need to hear this but
Pain comes and goes.
Life is here and gone you don’t get another shot at life when you end it.
The pain might end for you but you pass it to others.
You are strong enough.
You are good enough.
You are not alone.
People love you.
Don’t do it.
Please.

All comments from YouTube:

@jwharris3986

5y↑1.5K

Hey Matt i doubt youll ever read this but 3 years ago you saved my life. I was sitting in my dodge pickup with a loaded 9mm lookin at the barrel. My mother was going through stage 4 luekmia and I was about to give it all up. I received a call i was having a little girl. She's now 3 and because of you i have took up country singin and playin guitar. Mama was so happy and i havent seen a smile that big in many years. For the first time she got out of that bed and walked. She did not walk for many months, because of that little girl she gained strength. Sadly mamma lost her battle but your song reminds me every day to keep fighting. Remmeber the name cause one day we will meet and i hope i can be on stage together. JW Harris sir. God bless and much obliged.

@jodikauffeld5382

4y↑38

JW Harris you are amazing!! I’m glad you are still here! Your mama is watching out for you and your daughter!

@jmerritt1209

4y↑14

God bless

@toiletseatscholar78

4y↑22

Testify brother. Amazing story thx for sharing.

@ashlysaxer3480

3y↑12

Amazing testify. Glad your still here dude.

@kodyhoush3426

3y↑19

Fuck yeah man I'm proud of you, I'm looking forward to seeing you on a stage

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@OldSchoolGameCat

3y↑282

As a man who has given up on life several times; Please do not underestimate how much your friendship may mean to others.

@Static_Stormm

2y↑3

It may be the only thing keeping some of us here sometimes.

@shelbyschwarz9163

47w↑1

I’m glad you’re here! ❤

@annaself1289

39w↑1

Amen to this. Thank you for staying here with us! There is always someone who needs you. ❤

@stansimons3637

39w↑1

What if you don’t have friends? Not even family can cares enough to call, until they need something

@yerawizard4145

11w

if you check on me ill check on you. we all have struggles @@stansimons3637

@blurabbit4563

4y↑324

It wasn't a call but sister walked in my room to check on me as I writing my note and I realized my siblings would be the ones to find me. That moment saved me. Married and pregnant with my first child. I thank the Lord everyday for my sister.

@ThePeterDislikeShow

3y↑5

For me it was a random girl I saw walk pass that made me realize there's more to live for. 11 years strong now!

@etherealhawk

2y↑1

@@ThePeterDislikeShow lucky. hang in there

@hellfrozeover80

2y↑2

I wish my niece had realized that about her sister and the rest of the family! God Bless y'all!!

@cinema_yo

2y↑2

hope you are still good brother. If you cant talk to family you always got this stranger to talk to.

@caseymarie3775

2y↑2

It was my best friend who was there when i overdose on sleep meds he was there all night keepping an eye on me

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@zakarysouza465

4y↑1.6K

This song hits different when you’ve gotten the call

@brittanybryant19

4y↑11

Definitely does.

@anthonyvezza7836

4y↑16

Damn straight it does

@1ne211

4y↑2

Fr man

@OldSchoolGameCat

4y↑24

Zakary Souza Doesn’t it just as a person who has been battling severe depression for over a decade now, has tried to take his life on numerous occasions and has spent over three years homeless and who barely find the strength to get out of bed in the morning this song always hits me.

@OldSchoolGameCat

4y↑3

cody mecom thanks you to sir

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@shawnoneill7704

3y↑62

There aren't many songs that can make a grown man cry like a baby in public. This one definitely is one of those songs. Every word hits way too close to home. Make the call

@cooperricks2782

1y↑1

Amen

@jacobawesome247

3y↑46

This may have been a one hit wonder, but this man put more into this song than many put into a career. Such a powerful song, music, and lyrics. God bless everyone who is struggling. You are not alone, do not give up. I'm glad you called.

@kevinminton6788

5y↑859

Every time this song plays i feel the need to call all my battle buddies just to be sure this isn't a message that they need someone. CALL YOUR BROTHERS you never know you might just save there life. Semper fi

@lucasdunajski8018

5y↑5

Kevin Minton Semper Fi

@fragilelegend935

5y↑8

Rah, Devil. Stay strong and always look after your battles.

@chara168

5y↑3

My brother in the army with his phone down so I can't call sorry

@jackhewitt7902

5y↑4

God bless you your a hero in more ways then one hope you and and you friends in the army are ok bless you

@chara168

5y↑1

@@jackhewitt7902 He my brother not a friend

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@rafertieslorekeeper5771

13w↑6

This song will save lives because somewhere, someone will hear it and think of someone to call, and that person will need a call of their own.

@yerawizard4145

25w↑9

I doubt you’ll ever read this but your song saved my life and I wasn’t the one who heard it. My wife left me and I decided to do it and your song came on on my friends radio and prompted him to call me. I was in the middle of nowhere and have no idea how his call came through but I’m glad it did. I’ve been married again now for a few years and she’s made my life ten times if not a hundred times better than anything I ever thought I would have.

@jessiebarker1751

12w↑1

So glad hear this man

@yerawizard4145

11w

not as glad as i was to write it. i come listen to this every now and then when im down. that military grade depression is a hell of a battle.@@jessiebarker1751

@zackarymckendrick1695

4y↑120

My friend took her Life. The day before she did I had a feeling I should have called her. I never did. It is the single greatest regret of my life. I could have stopped her. Ever since then I have always followed through. A couple of months ago, I was able to talk my girlfriend out of a suicide attempt. I know God lives. I hope y'all make the call, don't ever ignore what God tells you.

@inMelody

4y↑3

this comment made me cry, hope everything is going good with u luv u no homo dude

@haroldsmith5150

Your god seems to mess up slot looking at the State of the world and all the suffering

@benallen2008

4y↑1

I'm glad someone answered my call & cut me down last year....

@benallen2008

@@haroldsmith5150 I don't believe in " god " either but point is that someone answered " The CALL!!!! "

@shaynehopkins8296

3y↑1

@@haroldsmith5150 so? Let people believe what they want and don’t be a fuckboy about it.

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@johnnyfit6688

1y↑39

So underrated,but a masterpiece.
It can literally save lives.
Hats off 🔥

@Jsmith12292

2y↑15

Man... This song just came on the radio while I was driving to work, and let's just say I wasn't expecting to cry that hard today.

@MattKennon

2y↑3

What station?

@jkutches17

8y↑37

Like many, I've also been there. back at 19yo. I'm 32 now, married, two kids, 3 cars, and a large dog. Being a father is typically a thankless job. but it's those little moments that make it worth it. Come home and pass out from exhaustion, wake up at 7pm and find one of your babies in your arms watching TV. That love makes life worth fighting for.

@torettowild426hemi4

5y↑29

This song hit hard. I am only 17 and I have a dad who’s back is broken, both ankles permanently broken because his doctors are not wanting to put him thru surgery fearing that he might not make it thru. He jokes around like there is nothing wrong at days, then there are days when he is unable to get out of bed. He told me one day that we were all that keep him going. Now he is 40 and has his dream car ( challenger) and he just sit in it and barely goes anywhere because he is always in pain. I now realize I have one hell of a father

@chancegordon8129

3y↑21

I wish I had someone to talk to right now. I’m 20 years old and just lost my great grandmother while i am in AIT for the military. She was the most important person in my life and I’m struggling a lot right now. This song is very powerful and means a lot

@ShaggyPGames

3y↑2

I'm just a stranger on the internet but if you need to someone to talk to I got your back

@matthewtoddsr.6743

3y↑2

Chance I hope this finds you well I’ve been their brother lost my Grandmother and sister on the same day in 2020 then 3 months later my brother you can and will get through it we’ve all got your back

@luigi2018

3y↑2

Hey man, hope you’re doing good. Also in the Army. If you need someone to talk to reach out

@jeremybradshaw5711

3y↑2

Hey man. I know kinda how you feel. my grandpa died last year in AIT for me. I'm very sorry to hear that for you. it is a struggle and I still struggle it to this day. but i promise it does get alittle easier but you'll never forget it.

@samanthaflynn7020

2y↑2

Hey man, I hope you are doing well. I just found out my grandma has cancer and I lost my great grandmother a couple years ago and trust me, it does get better. Shit happens in life, but it gets better. Life is all about the ups and downs. You just have to find the little things that make life worth living and that keep pushing you forward.

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@brandongamble6838

2y↑38

Matt Kennon I am a US Army disabled Veteran I just want to say this song has meaning in my life I was in a dark place when I was at a local Dragstrip on September 10th 2022 when this rough and tough marine veteran sat next to me and struck up a conversation with me we exchanged phone numbers and since then he has called and checked in on me to see how i am doing

@darwinapala960

I feel you, my friend! So thankful you met that buddy that makes that call! Hang in there! Bless you My Fellow Veteran 🙏

@brandongamble6838

47w

@@darwinapala960 Thanks I found out that day god was looking out for me

@shifty198885

3y↑22

This song legit saved my life. I was missing my dad who passed Away when I was 13. I had my .45 under under my chin. Listening to sad songs. This song came on auto play and I couldn't do it. I still my dad like crazy but I know ending it isn't the right way to get back to him.

@sofaking777777

3y↑3

'My old man' by zac brown band

@williamhirst6816

4y↑913

It wasn't a call, but a couple of marines came and literally saved me. It's a debt I can never repay.

@danielcronin3612

4y↑40

Semper Fi brother

@calebharness1406

4y↑45

It was a call from god man

@brettwagner1852

4y↑11

Keep fighting man

@bettyfoltz7728

4y↑9

I'm sure your gratitude is enough thanks

@matthewshelton7463

4y↑24

Semper Fi brother. You are worth it. Life is worth it

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@phillipwright1752

9y↑878

Back when country music had meaning

@annaberry3813

so true

@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN

+gamerboy123890 exactly!

@jasonrichardson1999

+gamerboy123890 their nothing wrong with black country artist

@F350With460engine

9y↑5

+Phillip Wright Back when country had meaning? This is new stuff, it is a good song.

@beachbum23

8y↑3

+gamerboy123890 Ain't nothing wrong with that sir

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@bronni9178

5y↑3

Please choose life..... pain is only temporary.....this song is so needed. Thank-you Matt.

@brittanymckay

2y↑40

This song hits differently when you have hit rock bottom and you feel like you have nothing left to live for and then you receive a call from your family asking if you are ok.

@randidaly2577

4y↑93

I dont know why I'm just finding this song but it is so beautiful

@letetiaboles5478

4y↑2

Me Too!

@paxmaness3319

4y↑2

Truth

@scotthinkle6275

4y↑1

Me too!

@bigpuma2149

Me too I don’t even like country

@guardrail2897

2y↑8

I was saved 25 years ago when my 6 year old daughter called me and asked if she could come over and hang out with me. It wasn't my weekend to have her but I knew at that point, she needed me and how selfish it would to leave her with no daddy. Now, her and I are super close and I even have a 9 month old granddaughter who has me wrapped around her finger.

@kameronbly5076

37w↑3

2023 baby!!! And still cry to this song every time

@colten_ley7476

7y↑80

I'm only 15 and my 8th grade year made me want to end it. That's how bad it was. I'm now a sophomore. My best friend who's like a brother to me will never know he pulled me (mentally and emotionally) away from suicide. I owe you a big thank you. Thank you for being there.

@kristahenderson294

3y↑5

I hope you are alive and well. I hope you know that high school is no where NEAR the best days of your life.

Those days come later in life. It could be at a career you love, or hearing little footsteps running to greet you as you walk in the door. But they aren't here yet

@splitpanda2

2y↑1

id suggest telling them then as ive had a few things keep me from it and a few people push me to it. ive never had many friends when i was in school or ones that cared at all over all even now at 19 going to 20 i still dont but i got my job and a few people now that keep me going even when it hurts to do anything. truly its worth thanking them for the help when ever you can as even something as small as a hug can save a life.

@seanlewis66

Ive been there around that time i had thaught about it a time or two the first time i was at the top of a cliff near where i lived before i made the step i felt a warmth and heard a voice telling me it isnt my time i still go there to this day but not for that reason anymore

@barbchartierraudonis

13w

Even though it’s been 6 years since you wrote this comment, please share this with your friend. And before you disqualify it as “too much time has passed” or “it wouldn’t make a difference if I did”, hear me out.

As humans, we ALL want to know that we made a difference in another’s life - a positive difference. Many times we don’t find that out directly, sometimes we do. But when you’ve got the chance to tell your BEST FRIEND…..man, DO IT! You never know when thoughts could be going through his head at some point during his life when HE’S struggling - wondering “what the hell difference do I make”, etc. Don’t ever think you truly KNOW, EVERYTHING a person is going through. After all…..he doesn’t even know what hard time YOU were going through, so badly that YOU were struggling with ending it. He never knew. 😉

“Make that call.” 😉 It’ll do your heart REAL good. Trust me.

@stacymarie9704

4y↑3

Been in that waiting room...thankful God gave me the strength and the wisdom to be a single mama....I made a promise and I kept it...

@anniezell6087

5y↑39

Both situations I was in. Funny enough the boy I had at 18 saved me from the first situation and now have an amazing 11 year old. He has saved me in more ways he will ever know know. I will never regret having my baby.

@aeh3253

Bless you

@robertheerdink7721

2y↑1

Matt Kennon should get into Heaven for that song alone.

@everyday1232

4y↑4

We're living in a world who puts themselves first. I will never be that person ever. Thank you God🙏

@Leann68

22w↑1

I quit listening to new country 20 years ago when it changed, I listened to this song this morning, 2 days after thanksgiving 2023 and realized what this song was about, it’s a beautiful song.

@joysticksforjesuschrist

7y↑487

I believe Jesus uses ways like this to keep people from ending their lives.

@jazminemcdonnell7411

5y↑4

Yep

@aaronsides552

5y↑1

Joysticks For Jesus Christ right and I believe that when just wants anyone he will take them when its there time

@jazminemcdonnell7411

@@aaronsides552 yeah like when they achieved what they were put on earth for

@HueFyren

5y↑2

This has nothing to do with some long haired dude up in the sky, it is just human love and care for fellow humans

@garettswartzer4850

5y↑2

Martn let him have his beliefs.

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@user-fk2is1bf3e

28w↑6

What an amazing song…. Filled with hope….. I wouldn’t be surprised if this actually saved someone’s life….. God bless you Matt

@HardWorkandFaith

4y↑7

I’m a marine and I cry and get so homesick everytime I hear this song. Man, never take your best friends for granted.

@bradthompson3736

4y↑2

My brother was living 3 states away. I was seriously going to end it all. But his call saved my life. Now I have a great job. A couple of nieces and bephews that would be lost without me. I love you brother

@jonathonbinkley2284

5y↑10

Have not heard this song in about 5 years and I still tear up hearing it. I remember when it first came out. I was one of the first comments love this song and to all of the people who put their number down there that means a lot to people. I did that 8 years ago and I got so many great comments and texts and I developed a friendship I still have to this day because of it

@Nicoleswrld999

28w↑1

I don’t even like country music, but this one gets me in the feels every. single. time. My “call” was the thought of my little nephew growing up without me. My sister having to deal with the grief. My poor mom, who I’ve already put through enough. So glad they called…

@theoffensivegamer9943

5y↑151

Lord Jesus, please give those who are weak strength... Save them from making this mistake, please... In Your Name i pray, Amen.

@moparman266

5y↑2

Amen

@haroldsmith5150

Your God is false he obviously doesn't care look at all the destruction in the world the suffering if he cared why don't he help

@contessawillis

4y↑3

Everyone is always so quick to blame God but rarely do they ever blame Satan.

@haroldsmith5150

4y↑1

@@contessawillis well God supposedly created Satan who was an Angel yes?

@hazellevesque7773

4y↑2

@@haroldsmith5150 He lets us make our own choices so we. If we'r course to soon, them we get consequences. He is there for those who ask, though. If we ask Him to guide our lives then He will. Even then, He never says we won't go through hard times. We will. We just gave to have faith and live through it.

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@mikey3767

5y↑209

A couple of weeks ago I broke down, I’m 20 years old and been through hell growing up but I was never the type to complain I did whatever I had to do to better my situation, I lost one of my buddies to him killing himself and another body to him being murdered, I was never wanted as a child my mom gave me to my grandparents and they passed away in the same year a couple of months apart when I was 7, then I started living with my mom and I know then she wanted me now but something always made me feel like I never belonged anywhere in this world and I always delt with that growing up, and to this day it affects my relationship and my friends and I always feel like I never belong, so I try to be funny and smile and do whatever I can to make people laugh and be loud and goofy, and well since I was 18 I left my moms and started working in the oilfields of Texas and I been doing this for 2 years now and I just never wanted a handout and I never asked nobody for nothing I did whatever I could to get it myself and well I ended up getting a truck and a apartment and that meant a lot to me cause growing up my family was poor and I used to have to eat like a orange or a apple a day when we didn’t have school so me and my little sisters can eat or I would I have to not eat at all so they can at least have food in there stomach, and so getting a apartment And truck meant a lot to me and I cherished it a lot well I always felt like I didn’t belong anywhere growing up and that caused me to push away the love of my life and hurt her and tear her down and it caused me to drink a lot and drink away my emotions and push everything aside and get angry at times and say and do things to hurt everybody in my path, so everything started going downhill I lost my woman the oilfield started slowing down and I was on the verge of losing my job our hours got cut so I couldn’t pay my lights my rent my truck I got a eviction notice and everything was just pushing me back down and ruining everything, well I called my woman and told you I’m Ending it all and I hung up, I took a bottle of pills and laid on the ground crying missing my grandparents and I swolled the whole bottle well I laid on the floor and I passed out and I don’t remember anything after that, the next thing I remember is my girl had her fingers down my throat making me throw up and her holding me and now Im here 1 month later back on top and back trying to become a better man, I learned to never give up, never stop having faith in God and never let the demons get a hold of you, to keep fighting and that better days will come. I pray for everybody that’s willing to take there life, don’t do it I love you your family loves you and no matter what you belong here and you’ll always belong here. I love you all and thank you for reading my story if you read it this far. 💙

@nathaliewilson1817

4y↑5

@mickey3, I'm thankful that you are here....and I'm thankful your woman saved you....and I am thankful you shared your story.
You BELONG....You have ALWAYS BELONGED....You are LOVED!

@jodikauffeld5382

4y↑1

mikey3 I’m glad your still here!! You are amazing and you can do great things!

@shadowswithin702

4y↑1

Thanks brother, been fighting those demons my whole life.

@benstrubel4259

4y↑3

I'm legit crying man keep fighting you got this

@christainjackson5755

Been there man

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@yensysaerialimaging3523

16w↑1

14 years .. still .... everytime i hear this brings me back from that edge

@kamyflores721

1y↑3

Listening still on Sunday February 19th 2023 for the first time

@michaelsmith_32329_

Hello kamy.. how are you doing?

@shaquiquijones2197

4y↑9

@rduke325

3y↑3

Mine wasn't a call but my dog insisting on breaking down my door and refusing to let me be alone. He saved from a bear when he was younger and 4 months before he passed he saved me from 3 massive siezures (not in anyway self harm related) and myself when my life spiraled after. God bless you all and that angel waiting for me at the rainbow bridge

@michaelmayhem5996

7y↑645

My husband tried to kill himself a week ago. After 2 decades together, he wanted to set me free. He thought he was a burden on me. He's the love of my life, my better half, my best friend. He completes me. Tell those you love that you love them. Call them. I love you, babe. I'm so glad you're home with me. ❤

@garrettdrudik5913

6y↑5

K M wtf there are other ways to "set you free". But glad to know he didn't and y'all worked things out.

@valeriecastleman-ferguson3075

6y↑37

This is the truth. My dad committed suicide when i was 17. It was a Saturday morning. He called me at 5 am, I was at my best friends house. Being a teenager, i didnt think much of it. He woke up at 4-5 usually. I answered and said "dad are you Crazyyy its 5 am." And laughed. He said "oh sorry were you sleeping?" I with a teenage attitude said "obviously dad. Can i call you when the suns up". I talked to him at about 9. At 11:30 i felt sick, i told mt best friend i had to leave and go check on my dad something felt off. I got there and he had committed suicide. Thankfully when i arrived he wasnt deceased so he didnt die alone. He died holding my hand knowing that i loved him more than anything and appreciated everything he did being both the parents i needed on his own. The ambulance arrived and he passed. I wish I wouldnt have made him feel like a bother that morning. I had NO IDEA what he was feeling. Maybe he called to talk it through. We were best friends. I wish he would have just told me to quit being a brat. Or that i would have known. I just thought he was calling to see if i had fun for my birthday the night before.

@jacobbeshears8777

6y↑8

Valerie Castleman-Ferguson
I am sorry for your loss

@headpainter1

6y↑2

It's hard to comprehend the demons that are going through someone else's mind. And even their thought process. Just stay focused and pay attention.

@melvintaylor707

6y↑1

@@valeriecastleman-ferguson3075 I am sorry fornyour loss

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@brandonhamilton5093

3y↑4

2/17/2021. It wasn’t a call. But the image of my kids flashed in my mind. When they popped in my head I heard my best friends voice saying Brandon your kids need you I need you and we love you more then you know. That split second saved my life. That’s the second time my best friend saved my life and I love her dearly for it.

@rustyshacklefrench

God bless you. My little brother is named Brandon and he's been having a rough time. Your comment is the sign I needed to call him.

@davidholmes2519

I just about took my own life about a month ago after me and my ex fiance had a break up but I realized that I have an amazing 3yr old daughter an amazing 6 yr step daughter and amazing girlfriend that make my life amazing now

@erikaholt8156

1y↑3

Thank you Matt for this amazing song it has helped me when I wanted to give up I am now 14 months sober and working out my marriage to my true love Det Brandon Yandell Logan county sheriff's office

@michaelsmith_32329_

Hello Erika.. how are you doing?

@icemanmyers7138

3y↑1

Been here..lost two brothers to PTSD...lace ur boots up and March on..and for all my brothers...thank u

@thomasvire8688

3y↑5

sometimes it's amazing how something that seems so small, is the biggest thing that can ever happen to someone at the right time.

@ThatFellazZz

4y↑1

I got the news when I was 19. I now have a 13 year old who I simply couldn't live without. Always take time & listen to anyone who truly loves you that are in your life. You won't regret it.

@bradleyselk9642

6y↑160

I served 12 years and did deployments with the Marines.

I e been where the first guy was.
Listen people if your thinking of ending it all you aren't alone.

Trust Jesus he will take your burden and lift you up.
If he can save a former atheist like me then he can save you.

@unstopabble9137

5y↑5

Bradley Selk thank you for your service

@jodikauffeld5382

4y↑2

Bradley Selk yes he can! I’m glad your still here!!

@tobyj4664

Rah devil, found this song from a guy in my platoon after MCT

@lily2001.

I'm so happy for you!

@brittanythompson5757

💞

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@Snowmask23

2y↑4

I got the call when I needed it. It didn't make the feelings go away but made it possible to bear knowing that others would care if I was gone. Wishing everybody strength in their fight.

@aaronbraschler8003

1y↑2

This song helped save me had a rough time when I got out of the military I was at rock bottom heard this song and also thought that I couldn't leave my mom with that cowboyed up and I'm happy working in law enforcement trying to help other people now.

@casualpimpin4740

52w↑1

When he said "we gon change our life !"would juh be mi wif!?" ...
I really felt that !

@thomasdiver1142

5y↑16

Thank you for this song, believe it or not this song pretty much saved my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

@foxkitsunegaming7659

2y↑1

July 4th my best friend video called and ended their life with me watching and scrambling to call for help states away. I wish I could of stopped her. I find healing in music and appreciate this. I wish my call had been enough. If ever you are struggling call someone for help. Everyone is precious to someone. Don't forget someone loves you.

@markmitchell7662

9y↑250

This song just kept me from ending it all

@trevorstensland9527

9y↑7

Good, hope everything gets better man.

@chadwilliams140

9y↑10

Mark Mitchell God put us all here to look out for each other. just remember that your friends and family love and need u just has much as u need them.

@dunewolfjr.4618

9y↑3

Hey man keep your head up God bless

@SilenceRust

Yo I have the same emblem as you have on rn but 1 question did u join the marine corps?

@lovelygirl3120

9y↑1

people have so much potential in their life they don't know they are so much more

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@briannajones3377

1y↑3

Going through a hard time friend just sent me this and i love it but even more so him for taking time to give a crap I gave up 7 years ago and ended it by the grace of God I was saved and found by my family and life is still hard but I realize now that I was taking the easy way out while leaving the people who loved me most here to suffer and made a promise that I would never do that again but the last week has tried to push me around and the person who sent me this will probably never know how much it meant just being there thank u jerjer i love u man

@brandon556

Sorry to hear that and i was going to end it all too before

@idntknowuthatsmypurse

2y↑7

This song hits different. When they didn't answer your call.. or when they got no call. Rest in peace to all the ones we've lost too soon..

@hileighunknowne9979

4y↑2

Thank God with all of this to come

@DavidCross857

14w↑2

Every time I listen to this song I feel like crying every time

@Holtenslife

13w

Im A david as well and just checking in on you...

@yakmanlazear8462

3y↑2

Good luck to all of you out there who ever you are

@backthebadge5306

8y↑975

The first part of this song is pretty sad knowing that each day TWENTY-TWO (22) veterans end their lives due to PTSD.

22 is 22 too many.

@joshuapate2434

8y↑17

+Gabriel Rangel 1 is 1 too many

@backthebadge5306

8y↑12

+Bc_coalroller 22 is 22 too many means the same as 1 is 1 too many.

@mccatdaddy

8y↑2

it's 24 on average now

@monroepowell7667

8y↑1

that's true...

@trevoringram7655

8y↑10

22 is only a partial estimate from less than half of the states. Not to mention the VA hides information....I've lost way too many brothers from it and it still hurts thinking of it.

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@ChrisSmith-ou1um

5y↑1

I'm a 2 time vet of iraq, this song brought tears to my eyes... sgt. Gary Underhill, spc. Jeremiah Pulaski...gone by thy own hand....I miss you.

@JBird-bv6zp

2y↑1

My army buddy took his life a few years ago, I swear I can still hear him saying "never let em steal your fire soldier"

This is for you Crowner, I wish I coulda walked with you out that darkness brother. I'll Never Let Em Steal My Fire.

@sheldonbromen2603

15w↑1

The first time I heard this it was after a friend's funeral due too the 22 a day. Its guts me every time I hear it. I've been on that edge many times myself

@JordanFett-zu2jo

23w↑2

I literally keep thinking of this song every time I want to end my life and you really helped me through a lot

@MrRican82

1y↑5

What a beautiful song!!!! Has a grown man balling!!🥺🥹 😢😭

@joep.8042

6y↑1.4K

My pastor told a story once. When he was a teenager he took his double barrel shotgun out into the woods planning on taking his life, he took one round of 12 gauge birdshot so nobody would doubt it was on purpose. Halfway there he scared up a rabbit. Being avid hunter out of reflex he shot and hit the rabbit. Realizing what he had done he prayed to God, knowing God had put that rabbit there. He took the rabbit home for dinner.

Many years later he tells me the story not knowing I struggled with suicidal thought alot.

You never know what your choices and actions will do for others. Always live with intention of helping others. You might save a life.

@chara168

5y↑4

Still want to end my life and nothing going to change that

@joeyjojojunior1794

5y↑11

Rabbits appear in the woods all the time. Why didn't your god just not let your pastor suffer instead of sending him a rabbit? This sounds like a pretty terrible deity.

@chara168

5y↑34

@@joeyjojojunior1794 No your just a terrible person

@joeyjojojunior1794

5y↑1

@@chara168 Zing!!!

@presleylowe7387

5y↑9

@@joeyjojojunior1794 your really stupid you know

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@ashleysmith8813

5y↑43

At 15 years old, I was done with everything. The guy I loved left me, it felt like my mom didnt care, my step dad was abusive, the list goes on. I tried overdosing on pills. I got lucky. I didnt take enough. It was a failed attempt. But had it not been, I wouldnt have know that my oldest was going to make his appearance into the world in 7 months. Things got better. I realized my mom cared but was going through her own stuff and was having her own difficulties. She left her now ex husband, I married the man I was in love with back then and we're now waiting on our 3rd child. Things still get rough sometimes, but I'm so glad things turned out the way they did.

@cobywilliams7006

3y↑1

Lord have mercy my cousins name is Ashley Smith.....she lives in GA. She has a husband and 3 kids as well. Ashley is it you? Or is this another Ashley and a huge coincidence?

@cobywilliams7006

3y↑1

If it’s my cousin then let me know cause I need to talk to you about some things. If not then please disregard

@texasfishing1

4y↑4

Rest easy Andrew 🕊🕊❤️ we will never forget you

@rolandojuantos6556

4y↑1.5K

Am I the only one in 2020 hearing this song

@deathpixelgaming

4y↑5

Rolando Juantos nope

@dustybooks_

4y↑13

No, I heard a bit of it on a TikTok and wanted to listen to it, and I was crying within the first 10 seconds of watching this video

@David-ur7og

4y↑3

Rolando Juantos nope

@autumnallord5712

4y↑4

Nope I love this song

@gregorychristine6361

4y↑8

Nope i listen to this alot

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@johnbrooks1188

2y↑1

So glad that there are so many that have seen this!

@cheezysap691

4y↑1

It was never a call. It was hearing my baby girl say mama 💕 saved my life

@nyag1764

9y↑12

Lord have mercy, great song. It just takes a little compassion, a little empathy, a little love. Caring about others is so critical and can change a life so drastically for the good.

@jacobhammann9217

1y↑4

Listen to this song once a year. Had helped me through a lot and will continue to do so.

@elizabethneil2658

39w↑1

This song shows how we all need friends and loved ones. We all need someone.
Thank you for this song

@nicolas_-_-_

3y↑2

Hello! Thank you so much Matt Kennon!

@R.N.B.426

40w↑1

Thank You Tobias! You're a True Friend!

@skyleroliver923

2y↑1

I'm glad you wrote this song, lost my Dad to covid in 2021, but it still hurts so bad and feels like it was yesterday. I miss him so so much, but I know that he is no longer hurting; he is in his forever home he is in heaven and I know that I will see him again. Love you Daddy, always and forever❤

@ahk2595

9y↑11

Some people really don't know how much it means to someone who is thinking about letting it all go, when someone calls just for a little talk. I speak out of experience when I say that those calls have made me change my mind on more then one occasion. I thank you guys for all you did for me in those times. I will always respect and look up to you. You guys really saved me from myself. I love you guys. Hope we can have another guys week out in the forest. You guys are great.

@Raepie1821

1y↑23

I've loved this song since I first heard it years ago. But every year around this time it hits a little harder because I didn't make that call. Kills me every day.

@kelseyshipp6613

3y↑2

To the ppl who are going through a hard time rn.Keep fighting.God put you on this earth for a reason.He knows you will get through this.🥺

@martinsandoval1777

51w↑1

Heard this about 15. Dam. Changed my life. Thank you. I here now because of it. Thank you

@sf9046

3y↑10

Wow, what an incredible song. Goosebumps!!

@gymjim100

3y↑1

Always Here! Brother, we followed our orders!

@torihedrick9742

7y↑58

I love your music, this is my favorite song. especially the beginning it reminds me of when I almost ended my life, I had the rope tied around my neck 2 years ago when i was 16 my little brother was 4 he walked in on me and right b4 I got off the chair I didn't do it I couldn't with my baby brother right there, I got down, went to my mom and cried. I told her i needed help, I got help.

@Gtagamer-im2vo

7y↑3

tori hedrick me to his music is very good

@hallewebb9543

7y↑1

tori hedrick this made me cry😭😭

@joshallen7463

7y↑2

tori hedrick thats how I feel

@inspirationworks8357

6y↑3

Your brother was dispatched by an angel ... ✌💗

@tigerlilyswanson7476

6y↑4

Make sure you let your brother know that you love him and once he is old enough to understand, make sure he knows that if it wasn't for him, you wouldn't be here to be his older sibling. I know what you mean by you couldn't for that in front of him, I'm 15 and have 5 younger siblings. I could never take my life in front of any of them. I have very seriously contemplated suicide. I still do occasionally. I've been struggling for over a year with depression and anxiety, believe me, it's not easy.

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@donniesmith3020

5y↑1

Dear American brothers and sisters. Your country loves each of you. You're the best of us. And please don't make me cry anymore. I cry for the twenty two every day. And it hurts now. So save my pain please.

@jessefolloway970

5y↑14

I wanted to end my life about two months ago. I felt something different when I tried. My brother walked into my house and told me to grab my fishing pole. I hid the gun in the couch as my 2 nieces ran to me and jumped in my arms. That was my wake up call. Don't leave the the babies grow up without their uncle/father/cousin etc. Your family needs you point blank.

@cathyholt1746

1y↑6

The song makes a big difference in a lot of people's lives. I cried just about every time I hear it but I love this song

@michaelsmith_32329_

Hello Cathy.. how are you doing?

@FredMcconville933

40w

Hello Cathy how are you doing?

@insainjames1114

10w

14 years ago, and this song is still on top of my list!!! 2024

@user-gh1cl1nj2g

10w

When someone gives up they think being dead is better than being on earth things get bad don't give up keep your head up and just know that God is going to bring you better days

@FoShoDawg1

10y↑9

This has gotta be one of the best country songs ever. Lots of feeling in this. If only new country artists knew how to do that... You should seriously record more songs, because the two I've heard are some of the best.

@iseeyou4209

5y↑1

I’m not a veteran but I’ve been that person at the beginning of this song. This song is so sad. GOD BLESS & Thank you for your service. If anybody is going through a rough time please talk to someone before ending your life. Life’s beautiful even if you think you’re at your worst. I hope that helps someone out ♥️

@caioaugustoaddonovillela3348

34w↑1

Very Elegant, Inteligent, Simpatic Matt Kennon

@joshsands3943

40w↑2

I am here 7-31-2023 I can relate to this song so much is there anyone else in here lol.

@notme5117

4y↑4

Seriously. I don't see much good in this world but this comment section got me in my feelings in a great way. It's not often I see so many people willing to help others and I believe this is amazing. Thank y'all here for being good people

@johnpaulcorsilli6013

1y↑4

One of my battle buddies took his own life. I feel so guilty I didn't realize he was struggling. Thanks for this song Matt!

@stevenbentley310

1y↑2

Brother, don't blame yourself. There was no way you could know. Don't be afraid to reach out to your brothers-in-arms. We all struggle, sometimes. Be well.

@MyBullet5

8y↑27

Still brings a tear to my eye.

@monicabiggs8826

My two to like now

@ccvagosgaming5928

5y↑7

ive lost three best friends.I would do anything in this world to go back and change it all. I miss them everyday and I joined the military so that I could keep their memory alive and feel like im doing something that they would be proud of.