Billy Strings - Taking Water (Official Lyric Video)
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5 жыл бұрын"Taking Water" off Billy Strings' new album, HOME. HOME is available now, via Rounder Records. Listen and order here: found.ee/StringsHOME
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About HOME:
Billy Strings has been hailed as the future of bluegrass, transcending tradition and genre with his high velocity, flat-picking guitar technique and intense, confessional songwriting. HOME, Strings’ remarkable second studio album, is undoubtedly the Michigan-born, Nashville-based artist’s bravest excursion thus far, completely rewiring bluegrass with elements of punk, country, folk rock, and genuine psychedelic exploration to fashion something altogether his own. Strings has infused the aesthetic with his own experiences and inspirations, adopting traditional sonic and lyrical idioms to confront contemporary social truths. With guest appearances from the likes of Jerry Douglas and Molly Tuttle and produced by Glenn Brown (Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus Miller), HOME marks a landmark on Billy Strings’ ongoing creative journey, its fearless songs and freewheeling approach recasting string-based American music in his own inimitable image.
LYRICS
Cold Cold ashes on the ground
Nothing lost and nothings found
Friends and loved ones falling down
Can’t you hear that mournful sound
Nothing left but memories
Of things I still can’t stand to see
There’s an empty spot in me
Where my hometown used to be
This old boat is taking water
It won’t be long till it goes down
We’ve had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Neighborhoods Left to decay
People died or walked away
Nowhere left for them to stay
While we just look the other way
This old boat is taking water
It won’t be long till it goes down
We’ve had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Waves keep pounding through the night
Lost without a ray of light
Going down without a fight
Is there still time to make it right?
This old boat is taking water
It won’t be long till it goes down
We’ve had enough to push us over
Time to turn the wheel around
Video editing and animation by Bella Mazzola
On fiddle: John Mailander
Co-written by William Apostol and Jon Weisberger
#BillyStrings #Bluegrass #Guitar
@pitmasterj5387 4 жыл бұрын
I’m glad I clicked on Dust in a baggie now
@rogermendez1804 3 жыл бұрын
Same i am hooked
@momadaddy123 3 жыл бұрын
No shit right
@pickinscumsl6871 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@MLGxorphan69xxbo2 3 жыл бұрын
Crazy how much one song can catch so many ppl, almost every video has that comment, “dust ina baggie”
@andrewhelton5097 3 жыл бұрын
Same
@mykee426 4 жыл бұрын
This song is so good. Cant stop replaying. Lost my 10 month old daughter last February and I've been feeling like I've been sinking since. Time to turn the wheel around. Billy Strings...you are great and thanks for the good music. Thanks a million. Keep it up.
@Aaron-lb2kp 4 жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss. You'll pull through brother. Keep your head up.
@vegwell 4 жыл бұрын
Oh, my dear fellow human. They don' call it a veil of tears for nothing. Music is what's gotten me through time and again. Love to you.
@pipeguy6000 4 жыл бұрын
My thoughts are with you, are bond is love,loss, and music.
@peterfichtner1 4 жыл бұрын
I cant even imagine bro...
@tomdabomb3457 4 жыл бұрын
God Bless you man! I have daughters and I cannot imagine. Hang in there brother. Pain will endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. You may not know it yet, but you Will heal with time.
@lorifausnaught742 Ай бұрын
I had the true blessing to have been at, at least, 3 shows in the video. Ya'll came out and played in cold weather to a parking lot full of fans, only froze til we started dancing on tailgates! You broke the COVID blues in Pa!! Jim Thorpe was in there when you opened for @greenskybluegrass on the coldest day in 100 years. We were warmed from the inside out :Jameson at Molly Mcguires😅, and Pier 6. My days off revolve around catching shows! THANKS, MAN!!!
@troymcdevitt7895 4 жыл бұрын
I live in Weirton West Virginia. A few months back I was working at this gas station when this older dude walked in with this blonde chick sporting a Billy Strings beanie cap. I mentioned that I dug the hat. Not knowing the whole time I was talking to Uncle John. He explained who he was an we talked for a few about how bad ass Billy's music is. He bought a pack of Camel Red Filters an he told me to keep the change which was 7 an some silver. Really genuine dude.
@jeremywade6986 3 жыл бұрын
I'm from Wellsburg, WV. My grandpa worked in the steel mills in Weirton till retirement. Most of the family found their way to Florida by the late 80s but its cool to run into someone from the same area.
@WillBlindYouWithLight 3 жыл бұрын
From Nicholas County. Living in shady spring now. Be nice to meet y'all folks.
@hannaprice852 3 жыл бұрын
Fairmont WV here, (Marion Co) fuckin LOVE billy 😍
@thestonesaver6345 3 жыл бұрын
I’m a Chester Wv boy! Small world!
@WillBlindYouWithLight 3 жыл бұрын
@@hannaprice852 😁 ain't we all billy lovers? AMEN God bless yall!
@bigounce9206 3 жыл бұрын
Spanish boy from the city, here. I can honestly say that Taking Water is my all-time favorite song!
@terribrittingham8483 3 жыл бұрын
I've heard all his songs. This one's still my favorite.
@keithcyr9535 Жыл бұрын
Me,too
@HansPeter-gs4vd Жыл бұрын
@@keithcyr9535 was one of my first favs too i think people who likes this song love away from the mire also !
@denishahenson6349 3 жыл бұрын
How am I just now discovering this guy? Been catching up on his music the last few days and I can now confidently say he is my favorite musician. Hands down!
@livnic4499 8 ай бұрын
Same!!!!
@dberry485 2 жыл бұрын
By far one of the best bands on earth,of all time
@dboy22012 11 ай бұрын
Listen to the dead
@livnic4499 8 ай бұрын
Agreed
@krissantos5170 9 ай бұрын
"cold, Cold ashes on the ground... Nothing lost & Nothing found... Nothing left but memories... things I can't stand to see"... this song could very well be about PTSD
@bellofortis2020 2 жыл бұрын
Damn, between Greensky and Billy, Michigan has got some bluegrass in their soul!
@andreaherald1796 2 жыл бұрын
I've said it before and again I will say. Billy and ur band are the best. I laugh I cry I sing I dance. Thank you for all ur hard work.
@Craiglyhead 3 жыл бұрын
Your watching a young man turn into a living legend. That couch wasn’t where this started. His daddy and Billy go back. To his dads balls actually and it sounds amazing.
@stephaniebowling1051 3 жыл бұрын
His daddys real good.
@VeronicaHernandez-pt7bo 2 жыл бұрын
Like many Billy Strings fans, I just can’t believe how amazingly talented he is and also his band!! Just can’t get enough and I’m a rock gal! 🤘🏼❤️🎸🎶
@pwobbles Жыл бұрын
Same! Always been a hard and harder rock girl, but so love these guys!!!
@plainwhiterapper1 19 күн бұрын
Me too I’m 55 grew up on megadeth, but loving Billy and the boys.
@mattgillespie7649 Жыл бұрын
A current day legend.
@Bascomblodge 4 жыл бұрын
I am a traditionalist but like this. I will bet in 10-15 years he will come full circle and go real traditional.
@coreywright6192 4 жыл бұрын
Bet not , I think that circle came and went for him . The freedom in his jam is where he really digs in and does his best work.
@daleharris4282 4 жыл бұрын
He can already "go" there like most can't!!
@FrankRizo-nn3iy Ай бұрын
I love how billy sings with the bluegrass twang regardless. Warms the heart!
@plainwhiterapper1 2 ай бұрын
I’m in the cult now, first show Baltimore 12/23, then Nashville, 2/24, then Lexington Ky two nights, 4/24. Now I’m going to Penn State for both shows. Love this band.
@krissantos6624 3 жыл бұрын
This song could be about PTSD...."nothing left but memories....Things I still ...can't stand to see" All those reoccuring bad memories....might well be... PTSD... Post Trauma Stress Disorder... stay aware...& take care ✌
@ElCajun1755 3 жыл бұрын
Billy is the best thing ive heard in my crazy damned life.
@tommcdonald1746 4 жыл бұрын
I really like this young man. He's crossing all lines of music while keeping his roots in bluegrass. A rare talent not many could pull off.
@krissantos6624 4 жыл бұрын
Neighborhood's left to decay...my Mom died then she went away.....There's no where left for her to stay?.....so I looked in my heart, and she never walked away...RIP Miss Nancy Anna Elizabeth Catherine Santos
@susancostine3737 3 жыл бұрын
Billy has started a movement in music history choose in country music turn commercialized. We’re getting back to basics rThank you Billy my spirit was dying I’ve had writers Block for 7 yrs found it here I move to N.C. I found my sound. The world is speeding up. They’ve been pushing speed on us for decades The Kennedy’s Our president was a needle user from Dr. Feel Good Now it’s hard to lay it down when you were giving it to truckers housewives, I m 62 yrs old. I have been there . Fight it till you get back most you energy normally.
@shaney3116 4 жыл бұрын
I'm just so damn thankful for fellas and bands like this that are keeping real music alive. This type of stuff takes people with the skill to do it. Not computerized stuff. The picking and playing here is simply BAD FREAKIN ASS!!! keep on keeping on sir. Heres a cold beer from Georgia!
@jeanm1105 2 жыл бұрын
❤️
@Memphis.Strangler 2 жыл бұрын
It's like jerry said, you can only expand rap so much, there's a limit to how far u can build it. Music like this has an entire universe behind it, you can take it as far as u can. Real music
@sherrykeeton4150 2 жыл бұрын
branchwater/baccer "n" KY !
@sherrykeeton4150 2 жыл бұрын
@@Memphis.Strangler ....dont know bout that...cause the tits and booty keep getting superMuddlefied.................y'all check Ray Wiley Hubbard...song Badass Rocker is a start...
@chrisstarlitvagabond1496 2 жыл бұрын
The folk banjo technique is very nice, and a great callback to our distant roots. No need to divide as you uplift, though! It all takes skill, whether an artist plays acoustic banjo, electric guitar, or composes tracks on keys and a workstation.
@timothygreer1464 4 жыл бұрын
Billy Strings is already legend status. I tell everyone I meet about him.
@WillBlindYouWithLight 3 жыл бұрын
Same for about 3 years now. It's ridiculous how fast it's came along really. That's how good it is.
@bryans9756 Жыл бұрын
I feel as if the course of this song really relates to where this country is right now. It's time to take the wheel and turn this country around.
@CalebJN Ай бұрын
This song is not political at ALL. Geez.
@justifiedFaith209 3 жыл бұрын
2021 Grammy nominated Album!
@babswright2664 2 жыл бұрын
A winner.
@jackie1104 5 жыл бұрын
I love everything about this.
@PuraVida777 4 жыл бұрын
♡☆☆☆☆☆♡
@TheZblazin 2 жыл бұрын
Well said exactly right, it’s perfect 👍
@PapaCasual 4 жыл бұрын
Hard not to feel like a ship taking on water. Good song man, keep it up.
@livnic4499 8 ай бұрын
On repeat a million times til I move on to the next Billy strings song lol
@railgap 3 жыл бұрын
He makes the best faces; so into his music, what a joy to see and hear. Thinking seriously of making the October show my first concert after covid... I just found Billy Strings three days ago.
@daveshirlin2152 Жыл бұрын
Amazing tune....strong and driving! Billy Strings takes the BG into unchartered waters and I am happy to be along for the ride!
@McLainCausey 5 жыл бұрын
If these first two cuts are any indication, Billy & the boys have got one legendary release on tap for us. Thank you so much, fellas!
@rlo829 3 ай бұрын
Billy's music is meaning so much to me at this point in my life. Im so very grateful 🙏
@kiezersosay49 Жыл бұрын
"There's an empty place in me... where my hometown used to be." Damn. Lol one could say I have the gentrification blues.
@ambassadorportal 4 жыл бұрын
Billy o Billy, the songs you're writing are going to be around for a long time. Thanks again, man.
@dimensionswoodworks 4 жыл бұрын
How did i not know this dude 🤯 I’ve never been that into bluegrass, but i love this pickin’ More of the resurgence of REAL country music we so Desperately need !!!!
@johnvess1287 4 жыл бұрын
Heard of Sturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, Benjamin Tod, Colter Wall or wheeler walker Jr? 👍
@dimensionswoodworks 4 жыл бұрын
John Eric Vessenmeyer yessir, just never seen this kid somehow....
@johnvess1287 4 жыл бұрын
@@dimensionswoodworks you're my kinda people. And don't feel bad I just found billy two weeks ago.
@dimensionswoodworks 4 жыл бұрын
John Eric Vessenmeyer my wife can’t stand it, but i can’t stand her new age POP TART “country “ music. That mess has no soul.... SMH
@johnvess1287 4 жыл бұрын
@@dimensionswoodworks oh I feel ya brother. Stay strong.
@michaeltreadway5420 5 жыл бұрын
Oh Billy how we LOVE you & the boys here in BOISE IDAHO.❤ PRAYING for you to come play for us here🙏God bless you all until then.➕
@petercdehaas 3 жыл бұрын
So good. Just sent two copies of Home (vinyl) to dear friends for Christmas. Billy, you brought me back to my roots and spun me into the future with your sound. You have put a great band together and looking forward to seeing you out on the road in the future!
@toddgrifka2418 4 ай бұрын
Cold-cold ashes on the ground Nothing lost and nothing found Friends and loved ones falling down Can't you hear that mournful sound? Nothing left but memories Of things I still can't stand to see There's an empty spot in me Where my hometown used to be This old boat is taking water It won't be long 'til it goes down We've had enough to push us over Time to turn the wheel around Neighborhoods Left to decay People died or walked away Nowhere left for them to stay And we just look the other way This old boat is taking water It won't be long 'til it goes down We've had enough to push us over Time to turn the wheel around Waves keep pounding through the night Lost without a ray of light Going down without a fight Is there still time to make it right? This old boat is taking water It won't be long 'til it goes down We've had enough to push us over Time to turn the wheel around This old boat is taking water It won't be long 'til it goes down We've had enough to push us over Time to turn the wheel around
@patrickhawkinson8399 3 жыл бұрын
Just phenomenal. Elite picking, soulful singing, and most importantly, great songwriting. The melody and lyrics of this song stand on their own even without the picking. There's still time to make it right.
@livnic4499 8 ай бұрын
Beautiful….beautiful soul.
@lorettaholcomb1300 Жыл бұрын
Man is a genius ❤
@mattproffitt3914 4 жыл бұрын
You are A YOUR ARTIST.. YOU'VE revolutionized BLUEGRASS... Thank you
@susiefairfield7218 2 жыл бұрын
Billy Strings,Jerry G, and Robert Hunter has single handedly kept me from goin under. ..buried my Dad, My Niece, and my Sister n Law & had surgeries and sickness...kept me dancing...thank you for the Ray of light 🌈💛⚡🙏💓🕺💃💀🙌🏾🙌🏾💞
@aidenprintup4547 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love this song congrats Billy you made it.
@jake9.1.3 3 жыл бұрын
Beautiful well done sure the thing I love about him is his sound voice and play he captures sounds like artist from older generations we don't have enough of now its appreciated much
@ndn1695 4 жыл бұрын
Just finding out about Strings, don't mind me while I catch up with his music collection.
@paulbidne1130 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the family brother! This guy is the real deal!
@3GCMusic 5 жыл бұрын
Dude. Perfect! I’m so excited to hear the rest of the album!!
@JMSalu 5 жыл бұрын
Love this - the footage of all the hard work these guys are putting in.
@pamsweatt8949 3 жыл бұрын
Most impressive songwriter, singer, player to come along in a long while....unbelievable talent..his entire band is great
@russellbowers7102 2 жыл бұрын
Hi went to the Philadelphia to see Billy so much went wrong f up room had to sleep in car paid for parking near show gave it to someone else. Almost gave up. Got in the show was Amazing so glad I stuck it out thank u Diane @Billy and the band can't wait to see the band in a another city
@elliotpecora737 5 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the new record. What a fresh, exciting sound. You are inspiring.
@heisrisen628 4 жыл бұрын
This gives me chills...i think thats a good sign!
@jasonharper3334 3 жыл бұрын
My 2020 Spotify playlist is dominated by Billy Strings - saw Dust in a Baggie on KZfaq about a year ago and “discovered” him and his band mates - live near Nashville so I am hoping to see them live soon - can’t wait and I’ll bring friends
@rebeccanewkirk9746 3 жыл бұрын
Billy strings you ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN NEVER STOP LISTENING TO YOUR MUSIC!!!!!!!!!!💖💖💖💖🍓🍓
@derkhawkins2575 3 жыл бұрын
You are waking people up to real music. Well done sir.
@jrc7660 5 жыл бұрын
Young man you are on Fire I tell ya! Big thanks for bringing me back around to my roots in music and more importantly in my spirit.
@se80502 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Loved the addition of seeing so many candid shots and videos included. So many friends spotted in the audiences. ❤
@kytsunman8592 3 жыл бұрын
He has the best "guitar face"
@keithcyr9535 Жыл бұрын
It amazes me, that for such a young man, he inhabits an old worldly soul. Like Jerry or Carlos. He just gets it.
@terrybrady1644 4 жыл бұрын
Invisible fiddler 😱. I love the 4 piece string arrangement. Nothing missing there ! 🤗
@sissyharmon1466 3 жыл бұрын
This is the best music I ever heard. .
@dancantwell6061 3 жыл бұрын
I know Billy is a Michigan guy, but you would almost think he grew up in Kentucky ... and I mean that in the best kinda way :)
@adriannedubins8793 3 жыл бұрын
He did. Spent part of his life in Morehead, Ky. Not certain how long.
@laurettaself3737 3 жыл бұрын
If you ever do a hits album this is one of the songs that should be on there! as well as dust in a baggie and watch it fall ! - Thanks for the message and song that all Americans should here! and think about. A positive message Time to turn the wheel around.
@jameswhitelaw4521 4 жыл бұрын
Well I put my drumset away and now I'm teaching myself to play the spoons. Getting pretty good. I love it. I love it. I love it. Keep doing what you're doing brother Billy, you've changed my life.
@ceeks17 7 ай бұрын
I’m new to Billy. But his music has made me feel okay in a time I’m truly not. Thank you for playing from the heart..
@Timmyskills 4 жыл бұрын
Fucking amazing. I'm so happy I found this Billy strings band. So talented.
@dustyd.murphy4920 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I found him about a year or so ago and I'm hooked!!! Check out Justin Johnson he's awesome too, more bluesy!!! Nothing against billy, he's fast as greased lightning!!! That might have been how I found Billy?
@kocur-ul9ku 2 жыл бұрын
Hey i just dicovered this guy Billy Strings im a simple polish guy but i love the way he plays and sings love this music!!!!!!! chreers from Poland sorry for my english!!!!
@mbsnyderc 5 жыл бұрын
People talk about Billy's Guitar playing,but without his songs and his voice,and a really strong band this stuff wouldn't be this great.
@deanbaza8581 4 жыл бұрын
have you seen the original dust in a baggie vid from 2012?I know he sings in that but fuck me backwards he plays the arse of that guitar & I know coz I play a little
@sanyarudd1 4 жыл бұрын
If he didn’t play guitar like that this band wouldn’t exist
@twicebitten260 5 жыл бұрын
You will never get this good without years of practice, even for those with obvious talent. Thanks for all the hard work.....maybe it was for yourselves, but we get to enjoy!!
@markwilliams8532 3 жыл бұрын
Hope you don't lose anyone in your band..this is the best line up to me . They are all awesome. I know the fiddle player was just an add on for this song.,but he is awesome too. Seen him play with others
@babswright2664 2 жыл бұрын
Love how these boys fit together.
@mikepaul6960 2 жыл бұрын
Getting ready for the Renewal show in Buena Vista. I'm so looking forward to be with my peeps for 2 full days of partying.
@OhSnap-kb9vr 6 ай бұрын
Great song - like an American Anthem relevant to today.
@tommyjcoogan 4 жыл бұрын
One of the greats all ready is Billy Strings and still so young. A genius guitar player and an amazing singer
@SnakeSea 10 ай бұрын
Favorite Billy Strings song
@angecoco 2 ай бұрын
Vraiment excellent, bravo à toi. J'aime beaucoup ton style
@billorphus Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being you Billy ❤
@hermannsteffens3289 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video, can't get enough of these guys, I really love it. Go on and make bluegrass great again spread your wings and fly around the world!!! 😉 ❤
@OleensEmbroidery 10 ай бұрын
He is the real deal.
@zibabird 5 жыл бұрын
Wow wow wow! Thank you, shared!
@thehawk6815 4 жыл бұрын
Sensational
@noellucas6421 2 жыл бұрын
doing the lords work Billy
@tinadee4931 3 жыл бұрын
I so adore this.
@timlilly 5 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah!
@JoakimEhnMusic 5 жыл бұрын
Billy Strings is the MAN! Thanks dude for all the inspiration! You have definetly helped shaped my Music more towards the bluegrass/country style!
@JoakimEhnMusic 3 жыл бұрын
@Billy Strings official you rock dude, love ya!
@JoakimEhnMusic 3 жыл бұрын
@Billy Strings official i live in Sweden! Outside sthlm, don't think too many people know about you here in Scandinavia, you'd probably take this place of the world with storm! 😎 Im also a musician! And I'm right now planning to sail down to Denmark and record and album along the way. ⚡🎶 So what's your next plan? Live sessions start again soon? In Sweden we're now allowed to have bigger events!
@robertkeller1641 Жыл бұрын
Billy is the what keeps me going. Thanks billy
@jeremyhelton984 4 жыл бұрын
These lyrics absolutely describe whats happening to our very freedoms at this very moment. Love your music billy Very inspiring..
@jamesanderson3111 2 жыл бұрын
HE who did NOT spare His own SON but freely delivered Him (as our Substitute) over for each of us , HOW will he not freely/ graciously supply us just what we "Needs" even if we are taking on water 💧 methapor for all that which is Lost in Life where ever .. God does enable to endure! the " Ray of light"
@Helloooo463 3 жыл бұрын
We need more Billy
@Teresa7087 8 ай бұрын
Just so good. Like all of his songs. What a gift to all music lovers!
@zirconarmadillo 4 жыл бұрын
To paraphrase, "there is absolutely nothing like a Billy Strings concert"...
@marshalljones3786 4 жыл бұрын
This song is a masterpiece. Keep up the good work!
@xback40verland38 4 жыл бұрын
Picks at the soul and the regret. Thank you
@pianoboy72 3 жыл бұрын
I just discovered you a couple of weeks ago and man your music is addictive! You are anointed
@kevlarcoated2000 3 жыл бұрын
YEAH BILLY!!!!😍
@keithcaruso1051 Жыл бұрын
Master of Tome and Place !!!
@mr.neqtan 3 жыл бұрын
Felt that to the core
@Billythekid42069 11 ай бұрын
I’ve been a listener for about a year now and I just heard this song on the radio and I have to say I’m so proud and happy for this man. Your saving country music and I love it
@michas.2821 4 жыл бұрын
You are the reason why i bought a banjo today. And i can´t play any instrument so far. Wish me luck :-)
@russtafarian0018 2 жыл бұрын
A diamond!!!
@bassjeff2005 4 жыл бұрын
This guy is so talented.
@eamonncole3512 4 жыл бұрын
Pure talent
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