And it refreshing to meet these kind of people

Couldn't agree with you more. May God bless her as she continues to share her talents and help change our world.

Singer Songwriter making changes and allowing opportunity for others ..... Thank you BC

she's worth 90 million but okey ;)

@@allegragerero So what is your "point"? That you're shallow and miserable?

Just How It Should Be

Inside the walls of prison, my body may be

Tim when I read that you felt lovable instead of loved it made perfect sense to me. You actually defined something for me that I never understood. Through my life many people have said they loved me but after reading your words I understand why I still feel the void. A lot of my life as I get it now I don't feel lovable. I carry the weight of all I've done wrong and still feel the shame and pain for all of it. Almost 33 years clean and 62 years old I get beat up by my "other " life. Things are going pretty good for the most part for me these days but I still walk alone inside often. Anyways thanks for helping an old man get closer to the truth of who I really am.

♥️

@@oldkid7255 Yes. To all of this. Thank you and the original poster for putting the intangible into words, words that carve a path straight to the heart.

* Hugs * 🤗

you're loveable. period.

Clinton Little I love your comment. Ty

I thought the same thing! I could see his musical spirit shining through her!

Absolutely. Amen!

Exactly what came to my mind as well.🖤

I think she channels him on a regular basis.

What a beautiful thing you are doing, for others and yourself! More power to you and precious time with your loved ones, Laura!

You should be very proud! I am an addict, too, and it has taken many years to get through my son's anger...starting at the lovely, rage-filled age of 14. It's 20 years later and I am a G-ma, too, of a 14 year old(yikes). Those scars from the rough road are my internal Tribal tattoos.

I wish I could explain to you how much comfort your words gave me tonight. As a grown child (26 soon) to my wonderfully flawed and beautiful mother who was in jail as well as an alcoholic, this just sits in a comfortable and warm place with me. Sorry for my English it's not my first language. Thank you, dearest, sweetest stranger!

Reading your words went straight to the heart. I am a mother too and sometimes I want to flee - it is so so hard some days. Your last line means that you did the work. Congratulations grandma xo

That's a big one. I'm grateful my kids and niblings get to know their papa sober, and get to reap the benefits of the recovery process that we went through as young ones. A nephew was denied candy by my dad, and was screaming "PAPA's MEAN" and I wanted to say "you haven't seen nuthin' honey."

Yes. Thank you, God/dess.❤❤❤

If we remembered who we are in the first place, would we ever go to prison in the first place? Thanks for helping us remember.

mine too

Hah, Ed...I'm a 56 year old male and I'm the same way. Soul stirring voice.

You are not alone, Sir... 💗

Oh man, same. From the first time I listened to the lyrics The Story. We’ve traveled across the country for her concerts, and have been in the front row several times, including their recent taping at Austin City Limits. I average about one song before I break down. Huge snotty gulping crying. One time, she noticed me up front and actually looked concerned....I gave her a thumbs up and she smiled. I’m ok, keep playing! Mind you, I’m a 50 year old biker. I never cry. I don’t know what it is about her and her music, but it rips a huge hole in me and all the emotions come out. When I’m being an asshole, my wife will tell me “go and listen to Brandi so you’ll cry and be nice again.” 🤦‍♂️

And youo are a wise man for doing so :)

Ditto Nick. I am very lucky to live in Washington State and to have my sister's family living in the Maple Valley area since the late 80's. Have followed her from the beginning.

That's the thing, right? They are human beings who are inmates. It's hard to flip it, but it makes the difference I have learned.

A lot of years ago I did a minimal time in prison. It was devastating but changed my life. Still, I would have loved if someone did this for us. I got to meet a lot of women who did horrible things but were people none the less.

It really is. Almost made me cry

Losing your freedom does not take away your human identity.

Lesley Rostron wonderful comment, ty

I’m with you 💯%.

Lesley, thank you! I completely agree.

curt tofteland God bless you for your contribution of 24 years ! Bravo to you also Sr!

People who actually cared were the only ones in prison that my heart respected. Thanks for getting in the mix and releasing a healthier dialog. Art has a way of doing that.

Had exactly the same reaction ! Having the strength to do this (especially alone with just a guitar) after a year of touring, - which is quite exhausing - is just the proof that she is really a great human being.

You read my mind, my friend.

I couldn't have said it better.

Exactly my thoughts. Who else was crying after the first 5 minutes? Beautiful and so much more...

I agree.

@ By who?

Robert Aller love that sing too. Listening to it at this time when im at my lowest☹️

A modern classic.

All-time great. That whole album will be looked back on in 30 years with reverence.

@@spaceghost8995 I'm pretty sure it's safe to bet, it's by Brandi

RogerC I hope that they can too, unfortunately the system makes it very difficult for them to start over. Often they turn to substances to cope and they are back in the same place. We need to drastically improve how we help them reintegrate back into society.

@@jessicamoore1314 Hi Jessica, I agree. If more resources were put toward that end not only the former inmates, but society as a whole would benefit.

RogerC Absolutely! Unfortunately we have allowed corporations to control the prisons who lobby our politicians. More prisoners = more money, society is no longer a concern. The biggest problem in the American political system is lobbying, it affects so many of its citizens in a variety of injustices.

@@jessicamoore1314 Hello again, Jessica. Well said! "For profit" prisons are an invitation to the abuse and the neglect of inmates. And if in politics $ = speech, it is not fair that the corporate lobbyists can shout while the rest of us can only whisper.

@@JennRighter exactly the JustUS racket in Amerikkka is corrupt and contemptuous and part of the class warfare

total driving hazard! she's amazing.

Maybe others know something that you don't? Have you heard Randi Carlile sing "Illuminati Castrati?" I'd move heaven & hell to see it in person! 😜 Almost as good as "Raise Hell," "The Eye", "Redesigning Women" & "The Joke" on all of us.

JUST AMAZING, IF WE ALL CAN GIVE BACK, AND HELP OUR FELLOW FAMILIES JUST DO IT. GOD BLESS FROM CANADA.

This is a tremendous organization. I would love to become a part of it and also do some performing for the women inmates. Does anyone know how I could apply to perform? I am supposing that the information is accessible on the foundation's website. I can check into that. thanks for starting this organization/foundation.

God bless all the families with love… including all types of loving families. Fight hateful politics with your vote.

We do have…you just haven’t met them!😊

Antonia Lindsey I was able to find the lyrics for you and hopefully this will help you to be able to sing along, and feel the music as those who are not hearing impared do. Music is a magnificent thing. It is a language all it's own. Music can be felt through the vibrations and by lights at concerts for the hearing impared, the blind can get music in braille, and no matter the language the melody and chorus might be in you can still feel the music in your heart as that's where music comes from. As a musician I cannot imagine what it's like to not be able to hear something I love so dearly. I don't want to imagine it. I've memorized the laughter of my wife and kids, and I can think of my grandparents voices and my father's voice and I can hear those voices though they're gone. All I have to do is think of my grandmother calling my name out and I hear her voice in my heart. I have done this so that if my hearing continues to worsen as it's very difficult to hear already, that I can still have their laughter and their voices in my heart. I cannot imagine a life without sound. I hope these lyrics help. Welcome to the end of being alone inside your mind Tethered to another and you're worried all the time You always knew the melody but you never heard it rhyme She's fair and she is quiet, Lord, she doesn't look like me She made me love the morning, she's a holiday at sea The New York streets are as busy as they always used to be But I am the mother of Evangeline The first things that she took from me were selfishness and sleep She broke a thousand heirlooms I was never meant to keep She filled my life with color, cancelled plans and trashed my car But none of that is ever who we are Outside of my windows are the mountains and the snow I hold you while you're sleeping and I wish that I could go All my rowdy friends around accomplishing their dreams But I am the mother of Evangeline They've still got their morning paper and their coffee and their time They still enjoy their evenings with the skeptics and their wine Oh but all the wonders I have seen I will see a second time From inside of the ages through your eyes You were not an accident where no one thought it through The world has stood against us, made us mean to fight for you And when we chose your name we knew that you'd fight the power, too You're nothing short of magical and beautiful to me I would never hit the big time without you So they can keep their treasure and their ties to the machine Cause I am the mother of Evangeline They can keep their treasure and their ties to the machine Cause I am the mother of Evangeline Ooooh.

Johnathan you're a star 🌟

@@BEmbalmingU All that effort you went to and not one word of gratitude from her.

I'm not so sure we don't know anything about the struggles of women in prison. Their jail might be physical. Some of us are trapped in our own houses, bodies, oppressive relationships or we can't break free from the chains of addiction, hedoñism, even our own warped, perceptions and illness. Not so different. One day my spirit will soar above the mountains as I wish for all my sisters behind bars.

Logan, I am just a stranger on the other side of the world, but your story broke my heart. I wish I could help. Thank you for sharing. I wish you and your family peace and contentment.

I can only imagine the pain you must have been in. Hopefully you were able to connect with your kid later on in life. Much love from Germany!

He's a man too! Have you heard Randi Carlile sing "Illuminati Castrati?" I'd move heaven & hell to see it in person! 😜 Almost as good as "Raise Hell," "The Eye", "Redesigning Women" & "The Joke" on all of us.

Same here. She’s so beautiful in every way.

Welcome to the Beautiful World of Brandi Carlile and her Music & Voice!

Fucking yas I'd buy the shit outta that

Ethan, I am sure you have seen this video, but if not, make sure you do :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMh-d5l2s6fGhnk.html Zs

We absolutely need this

yes, yes yes. from our mouths to God's ear. it's a done deal. thnkyou!!

Write to your representative. Do something with your thoughts, for they are true.

@@Jaqvander Love your insight. It is so true.

When we are so focussed on punishment and retribution it becomes easy for many people to forget about rehabilitation.

It makes someone money to keep them in prison. That is why the US has the highest incarceration rate in the world.

Doesn’t apply to all especially for sociopaths & psychopaths..

I keep seeing this type of comment...how does she not get the recognition she deserves? I'd say she gets quite a lot of recognition...and rightfully so.

Hi how are you doing?