My wife and I got married to this song. She walked down the isle to this tune and my eyes were watering with tears of joy. I couldn't be more happier that I got a second chance at life. If anyone is reading this, just remember that no matter how many scars you carry, remember that you can get through this tough game we call life. Good things happen to those who pursue it. Redemption is a beautiful thing.

This song reminds me of my family that has now broken to pieces. Being a man, I feel a need to not show emotion. But I doubt anyone will read this. But if you do, and you are...stay up. And find that song that keeps your memories you cherish the most alive and warm. Never forget who you are.

One in the comments talks about watching his wife walk down the Isle to this song and dancing with her on their wedding day while another man talks about carrying out his wife's ashes to this song. The strangeness and beauty of art and life and human beings.

I am convinced that Gregory Alan Isakov has written the perfect song.

For whatever reason. I think “I’ve gone crazy couldn’t you tell? Threw stones at the stars but the whole sky fell” is the greatest lyric I’ve ever heard.

I carried my wife's ashes out of her memorial service to this song. It is a moment I will never forget and that I'm sure I will re-live when my own time comes. And I'm so grateful I'll have this beautiful song with me when it does.

Discovered Gregory's music about 7 years ago. I'm a combat vet and have struggled a lot returning home from this latest deployment. I've spent hours working listening to all of his music - but this song especially has brought me so much peace. My wife and I were able to see him in concert last month in Denver. It was incredible. Felt like I completed the journey home - finally. Very grateful for this artist 🙏.

My brother just passed away from cancer at the age of 24. This was our song. Listening to this makes me feel better.

This song makes me nostalgic for places I've never been, memories I've never had, and a country I don't even live in. ...is someone cutting onions?

The most beautiful song ever written.

When my newborn son, Jack, couldn’t sleep at night or was having teething pain, I would put this record on and sing to him and his whole body would sync to the music and it soothed him into a peaceful slumber. When I listen again, I feel his delicate body in my arms, see his porcelain face in my mind, and smell that fresh baby scent. This song is magic.

This comment section is a roller coaster ride of emotion. I wish I could give you all a big hug. God bless each and everyone.

I am in love with this song. I am in love with life. Again. This song just made me realize that I’ve got to go back to the simple. To the begging when I was inocent and without fears. I was a Kid trying to go through the way that was designed by God for me. But then I started getting distracted by THINGS that were just THINGS… Now I know. “Turn this diamond straight back into the coal”. Go back to the simple.

If everyone listened to this first thing in the morning, this world would be a much better place.

Remember when our songs were just like prayers Like gospel hymns that you caught in the air? Come down, come down sweet reverence Unto my simple house and ring And ring Ring like silver, ring like gold Ring out those ghosts on the Ohio Ring like clear day wedding bells Were we the belly of the beast or the sword that fell? We'll never tell Come to me clear and cold On some sea Watch the world spinning waves, mad machine Now I've been crazy couldn't you tell? I threw stones at the stars, but the whole sky fell Now I'm covered up in straw, belly up on the table Well, I sang and drank, and passed in the stable, hmm, hmm That tall grass grows high and brown Well I dragged you straight in the muddy ground And you sent me back to where I roam Well, I cursed and I cried, but now I know Oh, now I know And I ran back to that hollow again The moon was just a sliver back then And I ached for my heart like some tin man When it came, oh it beat and it boiled and it rang Oh, it's ringing Ring like crazy, ring like hell Turn me back into that wild-haired gale Ring like silver, ring like gold Turn these diamonds straight back into coal Turn these diamonds straight back into coal

I am entering year 4 of brutal Cancer battle. I too found this on Peanut Butter Falcon and movie was great!!! But ths song? What words do we have for better than great? This song breathes life back into me. So grateful to have this song to HOLD onto. Gives me great strength and thats hard to come by after Cancer.

This is probably the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard in my entire life.

my dad loved this song. remember waking up in his rv and he had this on. we started cutting vegetables up for the dinner he'd make that night. he's been gone 2 months now but this song always brings me back to that memory and i feel a certain peace around everything that happened. long live dave, one of a kind and my best friend forever.

This song makes me think we made what we wanted and lost what we needed. The whole song describes the dreams we had in a simple world. We created amazing things and went to amazing places and now all we want to do is connect with those quiter places we left behind. I think the last stanza hits it perfectly "Turn these diamonds straight back into coal"

I have to say I didn’t realize how heartbroken I was about the state of the world until reading the comments here and listening to this song. Everyone here may have different beliefs but our hearts for each other, our compassion, our vulnerability, is what I long to connect with the most in people. I wish I could exchange all my FB “friends” with you guys so I could love and live life with you all. ❤️🙏🏻

Greg made it. Having an entire orchestra backing your song is an honor every musician dreams of. It's not the money. It's a moment like this. This is one of the most beautiful pieces of music my ears have ever heard.

My grandfather born in 1899 in Montana, worked on a ranch, picked potatoes in Idaho had a gold mine Cornucopia Oregon. My grandmother born Nebraska 1911, lost her father at 10. Traveled the country with her family picking fruit, during the Depression. This song this video reminds me of all their stories of that time.

I don't know what's more comforting....the song or the comments. ❤

At 31 years old, I've yet to find love, and observing those around me who have experienced it leaves me pondering what joys and challenges they've encountered. Comparing their experiences to my own, I can't help but lament the passage of time and the missed opportunities to share my life with someone special. Each day seems to slip away in loneliness, and I'm left grappling with unanswered questions about when, with whom, and how I'll find love.

Tears fill my eyes reading all of these comments as I listen to and fully absorb this truly bittersweet song. May our songs and prayers carry on. God loves us. ❤️

LYRICS: Remember when our songs were just like prayers Like gospel hymns that you caught in the air? Come down, come down sweet reverence Unto my simple house and ring And ring Ring like silver, ring like gold Ring out those ghosts on the Ohio Ring like clear day wedding bells Were we the belly of the beast or the sword that fell? We'll never tell Come to me clear and cold On some sea Watch the world spinning waves, mad machine Now I've been crazy couldn't you tell? I threw stones at the stars, but the whole sky fell Now I'm covered up in straw, belly up on the table Well, I sang and drank, and passed in the stable, hmm, hmm That tall grass grows high and brown Well I dragged you straight in the muddy ground And you sent me back to where I roam Well, I cursed and I cried, but now I know Oh, now I know And I ran back to that hollow again The moon was just a sliver back then And I ached for my heart like some tin man When it came, oh it beat and it boiled and it rang Oh, it's ringing Ring like crazy, ring like hell Turn me back into that wild-haired gale Ring like silver, ring like gold Turn these diamonds straight back into coal Turn these diamonds straight back into coal

"I threw stones at the stars and the whole sky fell down" creative writing at its finest

This song reminds me of sitting on the porch swing with my grandma, admiring all of the flowers we planted and watching the rain fall on them. I sure miss her.

I performed this song at my dad's memorial service after he passed away. I had shown it to him prior to him passing and he loved the "western feel" of it. Music is such a fantastic way to hold onto dear memories.

The combination of this song and video leaves me with the feeling of a longing for some other time..

Best thing about songs like this is that you will find the comment section full of gem.

I'm pretty sure I'm responsible for half of these views. 3 million is rookie numbers for something so perfect.

I'm drunk, and youll never see this, but I love you Goob.

I sent this to my Brother in Law today as he sits at his Father's Side waiting for him to go Home to The Lord and I asked him to play it for His Dad . I could not think of a more fitting way to leave this Earth . God Bless You Ernie , see You on the other side my Friend !!!!

My wife and I are going to have our first dance to this song on our wedding day. We got legally married last year, and are now able to have a proper wedding. It just… fits us. I can’t explain it, but it just does.

I've been dealing with crippling depression and anxiety... it's hard for me to function in society, stay motivated, nor even remotely find any enthusiasm towards life in general.... then I came across gem. I listen to it at least 5 times a day, that it has become my 'go to'. The melody, the lyrics... is almost as if my soul was stamped into the chords. I can't express in words how this song has sent me on such an emotional roller coaster, over & over again... and for that, thank you, for making me feel again.... still throwin' stones at the sky.

It’s because of songs like this that I truly believe music is the essence of a soul

I discovered Gregory, one day 10 years ago shopping with a girlfriend, his music was playing in the background, The Stable Song. I actually stopped & had such peace fill my heart, I could swear this person with the most soulful voice is indeed a great gift from God. When I hear his voice, god wraps his arms around me.

I have a roof over my head, food in my belly, money in my pocket, a job under my belt... And I've never been more depressed in my life. Working to exist not to live crushes my spirit every day. This song echos the feelings of a life i long for.

The most beautiful comment section of the most beautiful song. My heart goes out to all of you lovely human beings and Gregory, you are LOVE, my man. Thankyou for blessing us with your art. It heals and touches my soul like nothing.

-The perfect song doesn’t exi... The Stable Song.

Glad am not the only one who thinks it’s the most beautiful song I have ever heard

April 2020! Still here listening to this gem. Whose with me? This is one of my favorites of Gregory's song.

“Turn these diamonds into coal” is my favourite line in this song as it reminds me to stay humble😇

Are you kidding me with these strings? Jesus, and I thought the original made me emotional. Swear, I'm not crying.

I think this song may have saved my life.

As a 47 year old man, a lot of emotion in the song. My life is in the song, I wish things had not happened in my family the way they did. Lord I wish we could go back in time . Alot I would change. Alot I would do different . May GOD have mercy on all of us .

I truly believe this is the most beautiful song ever created. I'm someone that is obsessed with music, listened to songs from all different genres and eras, with a preference towards old music. And yet when I discovered this song in December, I was literally speechless. It touched my soul. I have listened to it at least once almost every day since, I'd even say it has helped me cope with the grief of losing both my grandparents in 2020. The words just resonate with me, as does the 'circle of life' vibe. "Turn these diamonds straight back into coal." And of course, the instrumentals just fit perfectly with it. I can't imagine anyone topping this for me personally, and I had actually already thought that once when I heard San Luis for the first time in October. So until Gregory comes out with another song that is basically a transformative religious experience for me, this reigns supreme. :)

"I've been crazy, couldn't you tell Threw stones at the stars but the whole sky fell" I don't know why, but these two lines just get me. Every time. They're just so powerful. That's why this song is one of my favorites of all.

I'm in my 40s and just found out I have a bad heart and not long to live. This song makes me happy for the life I've lived and sad for the part I wont. Thank you.

*Peanut Butter Falcon brought me here and I’m so glad it did.*

Reading the comments on here has brought tears to my eyes. I share the same emotional connection to this song as most of you here. I feel like I know you all, and through Gregory's music. It's an honor to listen to it.

I've been listening to his music since I was 12. I'm now 21. It speaks to me in a way I can't explain, it's just a part of my soul. If someone wanted to know what my soul felt like, not that that would ever happen, I'd play them this.

This is the song you never get tired of hearing.

Dont you love when a song takes you on a journey and gives to you a feeling you can only hear that first time

My favorite line from the song is “And I ran back to that hollow again”. Because in my opinion the line like symbolizes a childhood place and it’s like replaying an old memory.

The Peanut Butter Falcon brought me here. The way Tyler looks at Eleanor while this song is playing...is everything.

" And I ached for my heart like some tin man"...wow wow wow, powerful. This song is so sad, beautiful, nostalgic and heart warming. Listening to this is like a cozy blanket wrapped around me.

The banjo in this perfect song plucks it's sweet way into my soul.

Gregory's song are deeply human, and bittersweet. They kind of break your heart a little and also make you love life. There is a quiet beauty and reminder to us in his music~ notice the living world and hang on, gently.

Lyrics Remember when our songs were just like prayers Like gospel hymns that you caught in the air? Come down, come down sweet reverence Unto my simple house and ring And ring Ring like silver, ring like gold Ring out those ghosts on the Ohio Ring like clear day wedding bells Were we the belly of the beast or the sword that fell? We'll never tell Come to me clear and cold On some sea Watch the world spinning waves, mad machine Now I've been crazy couldn't you tell? I threw stones at the stars, but the whole sky fell Now I'm covered up in straw, belly up on the table Well, I sang and drank, and passed in the stable, hmm, hmm That tall grass grows high and brown Well I dragged you straight in the muddy ground And you sent me back to where I roam Well, I cursed and I cried, but now I know Oh, now I know And I ran back to that hollow again The moon was just a sliver back then And I ached for my heart like some tin man When it came, oh it beat and it boiled and it rang Oh, it's ringing Ring like crazy, ring like hell Turn me back into that wild-haired gale Ring like silver, ring like gold Turn these diamonds straight back into coal Turn these diamonds straight back into coal

I absolutely love the lyrics of the song. I've always interpreted it as a very deep song about growing up, seeing the world differently. Aiming for things so high in the sky that "The whole sky fell". And in the end of the song he wants to go back into the wild gale, and have the diamonds turned back into coal. So it's like you chase these things to get to where you're at and you look back and you wish you could go back to when you had innocence. To when you were wilder. There's certain things I've looked back out in my life that I'm like man even though maybe I didn't have it as well at a certain point I almost wish I could go back there again. Wish you could be the person you were at a certain point in time again.

This song transports me back to being 13 sitting on my Grandmother's back porch on long summer nights, surrounded by strumming guitars and songs i had never heard before.. Accompanied by so much laughter. Time travel is possible with music.

This comment section is what the song is. Beautiful. I will never listen to this song again without thinking of the couple hundred people that think just like me. When you get down to earth with earth, its truly beautiful.

This song is a masterpiece

This was the first song I learned to play on guitar. Gregory if you read this I'd like you to know you've been a huge inspiration to me not just in music, but in life. Ever Since I discovered your music on a cold November morning in my high school geometry class, I've been kinder, more able to listen to my surroundings, and a deeper lover of using agriculture to become more self reliant. From the bottom of my heart I thank you for the gift of music you have given the world. You lead not only in your beautiful lyrics, but in your kindness a s well. Thank you, Will

This song takes me to the mountains

I strongly believe this is the greatest song ever written in the history of music. I have heard some incredible stuff. But nothing so poetic and pure as of what Gregory put together here. Pure perfection. The greatest song ever written. Simple as that.

My friend died in April and this was one of his favorite artists and songs. I just found out today. Rest In Peace my old friend

Redeeming Love took me here. This song was perfect to introduce Micheal Hosea to us.

One of the world's most beautiful songs. How can violence and hurt occur in a world with music like this.

“I threw stones at the stars, but the whole sky fell”, it’s like the singer was trying to say a certain situation got increasingly worse even when he tried to prevent it.

Is it just me that thinks this is better than the original ? Makes me feel less lonely but more emotional....

I love reading the sweet and personal comments from everyone who also loves this song. It’s so special and I’m glad others see that too.

I miss you Noni. All these songs that used to make me feel love and content, now just remind me of you. I hope our paths cross again.

“Remember when our songs were just like prayers?” Yes and like this one permeates our heart so beautifully in perpetuity 💜

Damn this song is amazing. Its profound, simple, sad, haunting, beautiful, spellbinding, uplifting and eternal all at the same time.

When I hear this song it gives me vivid images of being in the Rocky Mountains, my home. This song is so beautiful and I am so grateful for Gregory Alan Isakov

the words are cryptic and that's one reason i like this song.. but after listening to it so many times, to me it feels like he's talking about a shattered relationship. one that wasn't perfect by any means, but there was some kind of raw magic to it. and the song is kind of lamenting having to grow and leave it behind.. obviously he's better for it (as a diamond is better than coal) but he misses the un-polished brash beauty of his past self (the wild-haired gale). i can relate to that SO much lately

This song is so special to me. It has been one of my favorites since I heard it the first time. My husband played it for me when I was in labor to help me relax. I now play it to my daughter as I rock her before bed.

This is a song that makes me feel like I am floating Free. Thank You!

This song is one of the most beautiful songs ive heard in a very long time. 💕

It’s been a month since my partner said ”it’s over”. 10 days before she was making affirmations of total love. So all my value judgements and compass points were utterly shattered. I pretty much had a mental breakdown. I care for sick kids-couldn’t do it for a while. I needed a rock to hold onto,something true,something real,something that knew of pain. And I found it in family here in Australia,but also in your American homegrown: Patty Griffin (When it don’t come easy. Heavenly Day. Kite...many more). But this guy touched my heart and soul like he was heaven sent. I have shed too many tears, I don’t want to be this anymore,and this guys genuine spirit is bringing me home to the person I used to be. Thankyou Gregory. Hugs to you.

Nostalgic for a place I’ve never been too. This song speaks to the spirit. Some kind of sweet innocence you had as a child but somehow lost during adolescence. The life the spirit is living, but the physical body is apart from. The song speaks to you from another place. Let it speak I say :) so good!

Someone had to write this song down. This is one of those tunes that lives its own life apart from human conventions despite its being entirely about the human experience. It aches to be released from silence into the lives of people, and such a song can exist for decades without anyone hearing it, because it takes a special soul to render it onto paper and into notes. I'm so grateful it lives with us, now, and that Gregory was the person who captured it for us.

Love the line 'Turn these diamonds straight back into coal'... It makes me think of how important it is to keep rediscovering ourselves, and getting excited about the many forms we'll take along the way❤❤

This song takes me back to where I was 10 years old, pulling back the moss on trees so's I can eat the licorice root. Building a raft to float down the creek and kissing my girlfriend. But then again, 40 years later, it reminds of how lost I've become. To our next life!

I really wish we lived in a world where people who owned this record were the tastemakers and took care of everything and drove popular culture

Damn this is like a memorial video for humanity's funeral....enjoy it while your emotions are still more than data inputs

Im here for redeeming love. Thank you so my guys for your comments. They are so touching

Memories flood my mind and heart like looking through a family photo album. Layers of life and love. Pages being turned and the years just pass by. Then in the end I realize most of the people in the photos have gone over to the other side and the lonely feelings make my heart melt and I set and wander what does the future hold for me. Will someone set and remember me in a photo album?

All these heartfelt comments. Such beautiful and bittersweet stories, God bless you all.

This music makes me so thankful, thankful to be alive. Thankful to be able to be a part of this crazy world for the brief amount of time I've been gifted. Each day is a gift, each breath is a gift... We all should make the most of it.

“ I ran back to that hollow again” It reminds me on how we will, at some point, always end up in our roots. It also elaborates that we can’t forget about our starting point in everything as that is what brought us here.

The symbology in this video. Blows my mind.

Really a masterpiece, my generation may not understand but I find peace in this great music.

This song calms me like no other song can. Helps me feel safe.

Gorgeous old soul music. the fact that a young man wrote it (and so beautifully) can give hope to the entire world.

For as long as I can remember this song has been my favourite song. I first heard it maybe 6 years ago when I was studying and ever since then I found myself gravitating towards it - it didn’t matter if I was happy, sad, disappointed or hopeful, this song always somehow knew exactly what I needed from it. One month ago the person I thought I would marry and loved more than anything left me. I lost my job. I lost my apartment and am back home with my parents. This song has once again presented me with all the answers. Turn these diamonds straight back into coal...

Found this on a bright Sunday morning I sat on the front doorstep and watched the cows Sipped my coffee And said "life's good" Then I listened to it again and again and again... And well Hello there x