Both my parents died in 2002 when I was 17. I joined the military and did several tours in Fallujah, iraq with the Marine Corps infantry. I just found out yesterday that my wife is pregnant. I'm now 36yrs old and would give anything to be able to give my dad the news. I've listened to this song 20 times tonight and I can't stop crying. I haven't cried in almost 20yrs. It breaks me down when the boy in this song is going off to war and he's scared. So was I. And now the part when he says "I cant do this on my own" is how I feel right now.

When I listen to Luke combs so does my neighborhood🔊

Caring after my deteriorating 77-year-old Dad aint easy. When i get frustrated, I draw compassion and patience from your song. God bless you, sir.

I cannot sing this song without getting a little teary eyed I love being a Dad to 3 little kiddos. I bust my butt for my family wouldn’t want it any other way thank you lord!

This song hits me hard. My dad was my hero when I was a little boy. He was the biggest strongest person I knew. He would always scare away the monsters. I deployed to Afghanistan on a combat tour in 2010. We cried our eyes out on the phone the day I shipped out. He told me he’d always be there no matter what. My dad passed away in 2016. Hardest days of my life was saying goodbye to him. I took care of him by myself for 6 months and it broke me badly to lose him. This song sums up my entire life with my father. Thank you Luke Combs for this song. God bless you 🙏🏻

I buried my Father yesterday. This song played in my head. Goodnight Pop. God Bless you.

This is the song I sang at my dads funeral just a few months ago. I love this song but its hard to listen to sometimes

Luke, you'll never see this but I lost my 13 year old son almost 4 years ago and I cry every time I hear this song. I love you for this song man. It's honestly helped me so much. Thank you Luke Combs. Sincerely with all my heart thank you.

This song fucks up my world every time I hear it. I just hope he's proud of me.

I can’t believe anyone would not like this.

bro i know, especially now adays, that most artists across all genres dont always write all the stuff they put out, but every fucking song this dude puts out is a number 1 hit lol dude cant miss.

This song is awesome, being in the military and a father of 2 hits home.... I haven't seen my family in 7 months but daddy will be home soon... Thank you for this song... I hope one day i can see him live...... Army Strong

How in the world anyone can sing this without totally breaking down is the 8th wonder of the world

Wow this song gets me every time. I’m a Dad of 6 boys all growing up and I lost my Dad 17 years ago, the lyrics really hit home. Great song and amazing voice

This is so beautiful. He has a singing style that is so imperfect and breaks so many rules for 'good technique' and maybe he wont be able to do that forever.... But how can you criticize this level of beauty and emotion? This is a simple and honest man with a talent for transferring his soul to our ears. A truly special musician.

I want to thank u luke combs for ur music and the happiness you give my autistic son when he hears ur music it's the only thing that will calm him and make him happy ❤

Lost my Dad to Covid last week and this song pulls my heart out

Wow, pure raw talent! I feel like he’s just as good live as he is recorded.

This made me cry and in a good way. I’ve been on that plane heading for Afghanistan, I’ve also was there for my dad’s last days, and now as a dad I’m there for my kid. The circle of life is a beautiful thing. Thank you!

My dad passed away this year on Mother’s Day and got the news at 6 at night and this song was playing in the background and every time this song is played I cry like a baby I wish I made it to his funeral

Luke, currently deployed overseas to Middle East. Miss my kids everyday, thank you for this song! Can’t wait to see you live sometime brother.

I’m drinking right now shedding a tear this song hits home big time ... makes me think of my living son ... and passed away dad

This man can't sing/write a bad song.

Daddy, I'm afraid, won't you stay a little while? Keep me safe 'cause there's monsters right outside Daddy, please don't go, I don't wanna be alone 'Cause the second that you're gone they're gonna know Before he went to bed he grabbed my hand and said Just 'cause I'm leavin' It don't mean that I won't be right by your side When you need me And you can't see me in the middle of the night Just close your eyes and say a prayer It's okay, I know you're scared when I'm not here But I'll always be right there Even though I'm leavin', I ain't goin' nowhere Dad, we'll be late, and Uncle Sam don't like to wait He's got a big old plane that's gonna take me far away I know I act tough, but there's a churnin' in my gut 'Cause I just can't call you up when things get rough Before I left, he hugged my neck and said Just 'cause you're leavin' It don't mean that I won't be right by your side When you need me And you can't see me in the middle of the night Just close your eyes and say a prayer It's okay, I know you're scared, I might be here But I'll always be right there Even though you're leavin', I ain't goin' nowhere Daddy, I'm afraid, won't you stay a little while? I never thought I'd see the day I had to say goodbye Daddy, please don't go, I can't do this on my own There's no way that I can walk this road alone Well, daddy grabbed my hand and said Just 'cause I'm leavin' It don't mean that I won't be right by your side When you need me And you can't see me in the middle of the night Just close your eyes and say a prayer It's okay, boy, I ain't scared I won't be here, but I'll always be right there Even though I'm leavin', I ain't goin' nowhere I ain't goin' nowhere

👈🏼40 yo Army Veteran of 13 yrs, this makes me cry, thank you @lukecombs.

I still can’t believe how anyone can possess such a majestic voice. Every time I hear Mr. Combs sing this song I break down and cry. My father was flawed , but he did the best he could raising my brother and I as a single father; and after serving in the army during the turbulent years of the Vietnam war I’m able to understand and forgive his addiction to alcohol.

I need my dad right now more then ever and this just breaks my heart me because everything in your words is literally my life right now 😢 dad please just come home 😔

i love you so much😭❤️ this song has gotten me through the loss of my dad, thank you for making it❤️

this song reminds me of me and my daddy I was his little shadow when he died I was 42 and yep still his shadow few yrs after he passed I lost my only child he was 20 it was hardest thing I went thru laying him to rest and I needed my dad to pull me thru but now I'm alone as they are in heaven I feel they would say this to me if they were here thanks luke for the great music

I asked my kids to play this at my funeral. I want them to know that I will always be there

Had me crying my eyes out i ran into my sons room held him tight and told him i will always be right here he smiled and hugged me and I know he new what I ment

Awesome job at the ACM Awards

Always been a rocker chick, never listened to any other kind of music.....til' this guy!!!

LUKE MY MAN WHEN R U DROPPING FOREVER AFTER ALL

I can't stop playing this song 🔥🔥🔥

What other artist is doing these? He never let that fame go to his head. Luke, when you do the concert at the FedEx Forum I need to shotgun a beer with you.

Lost my dad a year ago. Was sitting outside the high school waiting for my daughter to finish her SAT test. This song came on and fucked up my day. So powerful!! Now to learn this on guitar so I can fuck up my day whenever I want.

Just wow, Wonderful. Thank you Luke Combs for this moment.

I listen to this song so much since my son and husband went on deployment. Saying a prayer and and closing my eyes doesnt make it any better. I lost half my family in 2 weeks, this song hits the nail on the head but i wish it were that easy

That second stanza hits home. My son is active military and just got deployed.

Congrats on the 2 awards your the best artist I have ever heard and i look up to you has my hero keep up the great work man

i've been in the navy for a little over a year now and before i left home i sent this song to my dad. it was the first time i've ever seen him cry. beautiful song.

Luke, I was at work when I snuck in my headphones and they just started playing my normal playlist, when I went through all the songs it started playing related videos, and when this song came on I said “Hey that sounds like Luke Combs, I began to really listen to the lyrics and I thought of my dad, and I can’t explain how much I cried while at work...I hope I can make my dad proud

i lost my daddy on the 10th of july this year, we played this song at his funeral. this song hits me right in the feels and its funny because ive been mistaken for luke combs sometimes lmao. thank youi for your music man.

I lost my grandad this year and I’m still not over it I don’t think I’ll ever be over it ik he here with me always but I just want to hug him one more time

Possibly my favorite Luke song. Always gets me right in the feels.

Love you Luke

SUCH A POWERFUL POWERFUL POWERFUL SONG!!!...

Rest easy in Heaven David Long ...you loved by many especially your son Calvin. You did amazing raising up a fine man !!! You will always be here in spirit !!! We feel you and thank you for all the signs xoxo's Jilly Jill

This song touches deep into my soul. I cry every time I hear this beautiful song. I heard this song after my mom passed and it was like she was speaking to me and comforting me 🤍🥹

Tears every time. I’m 40 and lost my dad during Covid . Luke and team touched the heart of the world.

Thank you Luke , I lost the best father and best friend a few years ago and I listen to this song atleast 3 times a week to remember him, I break down and my wife asks why I do this to myself I said I'm doing this to myself I need it. It helps Thank you

I am from indonesian.., Like this song, Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

See Country Music lovers ..... THIS is how ya do it ❤✌🇨🇦

As someone who deployed to Afghanistan in 2013, and the Middle East in 2015/2016, from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all you do. Your music got me through a lot of tough times on deployment. Every time I hear this song, the memories of saying goodbye to my boys when I left for Afghanistan always come rushing back. They were 6 and 3 at that time. I said it before, and I’ll say it again, thank you for your music.

Luke is a one of a kind acoustic artist,if anyone has heard patty loveless acoustic they would sound great together her. Styles are similar

Lost my dad almost 6yrs ago , it hurts still until this day.

Bawl. Every single time.

As a Dad, this hits in a way I doubt I could've ever comprehended or appreciated as either a child or young man.

Luke, this is by far my favorite song. It reminds me of my Dad who passed away 5 years ago just 11 days before my first son was born. My Dad loved music and made sure it was part of our lives. I get a little teary eyed because I know he’s here with us and I feel his presence every time I hear this song. Thank you for what you do.

❤❤❤❤this is a good song for all daddies out there that treat there kids like the world!!!! 💋💋💋💋💋 and every lyric i understand the meaning... I got 4 kids n the same happen too me.. Daddy walked away from me but never left the kids.. Hes there for them hands down n i allow him to be there as much as he can n wants...

I think of my dad everytime I hear this song I miss him so much can't believe he's been gone 6 years 😭😭😭 love and miss you daddy so much you always had my back no matter what love your baby girl always ❤️

That one hits me in the guts - just lost my wife and son. Powerful song - I give grace you shared this.

Congratulations, Luke on winning both Album and Male Artist of the year last night! So proud of your accomplishments this year!

This song hurts so much having a military dad that I can't be with very often, but it's so good, so glad I was able to see it live in Amsterdam and show Luke that he makes my dad's days over there easier too

Congratulations Luke on your award! I can just see your Daddy saying this to you!! I remember watching your parents at the football games. Always so proud and you deserve all the good things coming your way!

This song is beautiful & hits straight in the heart. I lost my dad nearly 5 years ago, total daddy's girl, but this takes me through every part of my life, especially when I was with him as he passed.. Makes me cry everytime

I can't tell you how much I love this song and how sad it makes me at the same time. I lost my Dad to cancer just about two years ago now and every time i hear it on the radio I totally lose it. Luke, thank you so much for writing this one. I sure do miss my Dad and think about him every day, but this song helps me get through.

Beautiful song Luke. I’m just discovering your music, you won a fan that doesn’t typically listen to county. 👍👍👍👍

Just beautiful 💗

Every time I hear this tears break, but healing soes too, Am 37 year's old, and man I miss the hell out of my father, I swear too God I do! 🙏 RIP 🙏 🪦 Richard Taylor Haithe 😢 💔 He was my everything! The best friend I've every had, in this whole wide world 🌐 🌎 💓!!

The mark of a great song is when it can be sung campfire style - just a guitar and a voice. No autotune, pedals, post-production, terrific effort. Thanks.

Lost my dad about a month ago beautiful song 😢🙏

Luke is amazing. I work in construction and play luke everyday, often singing along - a lot of my customers comment on the music and ask for his name / song names etc. Much love from thr UK luke.

My father passed away when I was 6 years old at 24 I wish I could hug him one last!!! I will never take a second for granted with my son

My favorite song. Every time then i listen, make me cry. Make me remember my daughter, she lives with your mom.

So much i feel when i hear this song. Think about my pops,my stepdad too. Cheers Men. Hope yall met in heaven and talked about me. Im sure proud of them.

This song make me cry everytime👏👏👏

I love you Dad. I miss you. Mom misses you so much. I know I can't help her or make it better. It hurts without you dad. Your my hero. I love you Pappa Bear.

Fúúuuuuuuuuuuuuuuk, that was awesome!

So difficult to get through this song without falling apart. I lost my 13 year old son to an aneurysm two years ago and this song just brings me right back to that day.

I lost my dad in Feb of this year 😢 and this song has been go to bawl like a baby song. The pain isn't getting any easier if anything just harder. He died in am instance and I was there to say goodbye. You take for granted the time you have with loved ones and comes like a thief in the night when they pass like my father did. I loved him so much and I just hope he knew how proud I was of him and hope that he is watching over me just as proudly. If you have a loved one or ones that are still here with you, don't wait until tomorrow to let them know how important they are and you love them. Give them affection and love. Hug their neck and squeeze them like it may be the last. God please hold my father as dear to you as I did to me.

I've just seen this. The sate of this would have been my mum's 90th birthday (she passed away 6th December 2019. This song was a great comfort to me in the last weeks of her life. I'm kinda gobsmacked this was done on 17th September 2020. Thank you Luke Combs

Lost my dad 4wks ago. and this song just makes me cry so hard. I know I could always call on him and he had my back.

I am a big fan I just can't afford to make it to your concert but that's ok because this is awesome hearing you this song gives me hope thank you Luke

Ah man this song hits me with so many emotions, I ain't seen what I called my dad in around 3 years and still left wondering why he left like he did, I loved the guy and don't think I will ever know, but what I will be is the best dad I can be to my 4 kids and never leave there side as I know how it feels even as an adult !!!! Big love for all the dads doing there kids right and being there for them ❤ ✌✌

I miss my dad, this song makes me cry, but I really like this song

Love your voice

This song reminds me of my dog who died the same day listening to this song,i hope he's not scared anymore where ever you are :(

So beautiful 😭

Luke this is a damn good song! My father passed away just shortly before this album was released. This song has helped me through so much! My father went through stage 4 parasitic lymphoma cancer. Thank you and keep writing amazing music!

So my dad Died on August 3rd 2020... we used to sing this song together and we would always cry on the last part.. this with FOREVER be one of if not my FAVORITE song! Thank you for inspiring me @LukeCombs ❤️🙏🏼🔥

Got 2 great kids and a beautiful wife. Work hard to give them everything they need. My oldest moved out a few years ago and my youngest is planning to move out soon. It’s an old saying but time flies. I pray I taught them enough- showed them enough and loved them enough to take them out into this tough world. Did i prepare them enough for the time when im no longer on this earth. Songs like this really hit home --I hope these talented artist keep doing there magic.

I listen to this so bc my daddy used to say the samething before he passed...

When I listen to the song II quiet a quiet heart I'll call you hard.I love my family and I love my dad especially my dad.He been my heat.I love him😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭❤️

This song has really helped me through some tough times. This voice is that of an angel who calms my soul and reminds me that things will get better ❤️🙏🏼

This reminds me of my baby boy in heaven❤️❤️

This song has me fucked up. My dad was my hero growing up. He was my best friend, my rock, the only person I could trust. As I got older, I realized my father wasn’t who I thought he was. After I joined the Corps, we had a falling out. He wasn’t there when I deployed to Afghanistan in 2013. He didn’t call, write, check up on me. Nothing. I’m now listening to this song trying to put my 2 year old to sleep, crying my eyes out. I’ll promise to never make him feel the way my old man did when I needed him the most. I’ll always be right there for you Adam. I love you son.

Hes so good like this

This song gives me chills. Very emotional and tugs on the heartstrings. Amazing Luke.