Take special note of the wording on the callout verse. It's not saying "Get out; there's no place for you here and there never will be." It's saying "You're hurt and afraid. You must change for the better, friend, because you can't keep being like this. We want to help you." Hate cannot defeat hate; only love can defeat hate.

Home Free took a lot of flack from people who basically self-identified as racists, fascists, nihilists, and bigots, and then got mad that HF was calling them racists, fascists, nihilists, and bigots. It was wild. But HF is better off without those fans.

I love how Home Free is willing to use their platform and celebrity to speak out on real issues. Yet one more reason to respect this amazing group! ❣️🎼🥰🎶❤️

I think Tim said everything that needed to be said about this.

Thank you so much for your heartfelt reaction. Our boys are always willing to go out on a limb and challenge for things they believe in. From bulling to patriotism, and just being kind to each other. So proud of them.

From "sea shanty but on land" to flipping fascists, racists, and bigots the bird to the wholehearted embrace of this song's message is why we love you , Mortius ❣

An amazing group of men who aren't afraid to say what they believe in. This made me cry the first time. I'm so glad that you were letting your emotions show, too. Thank you.

I think this song ties in beautifully with "Brothers in Arms." No matter who we are, we all have the right to express ourselves individually because we are granted that right as Americans. We are fools to make war on each other.

I have made it to 3 Home Free concerts in the past 15 months. They have sung this at all 3 concerts and the audience joined in enthusiastically at each concert.

I am so proud of Home Free for doing this! It just makes me love them even more than I already do if that’s possible! Thank you for a very heartfelt reaction, it brought me to tears the first time I saw this video because as a 68 year old it pains me deeply to see my Country that I love being torn apart. Thank you Home Free for saying what needed to be said. ❤️

Thank you for this reaction, Mortius. I had to watch your reaction twice because I was too teary-eyed to take it in the first go-round. These are the types of reactions fans truly watch reactors for. When the emotions are just pulled out of you from left field and you just lose yourself in the song and the message, and nothing can be hidden or faked because you are truly moved by what you are witnessing. I am thankful that Home Free has been able to do that for you. I was a fan before I heard them do this song, but man, like you said, my respect for them rose immensely when I finally got around to listening to this song. Tim in particular got a lot of flak and hate for not just this song, but for his outspokenness on this other political/human rights issues as well. And it made me so proud to be his fan and to be a fan of Home Free, knowing that they were "in my corner" so to speak, and they could be heard in places where I couldn't reach, and sent a message that I was too scared to touch on, especially when they just as easily could have swerved around these issues and just continued singing sea shantys and good ole' boy country music. So again, thank you for this reaction, and thank you for sharing this song and talking about it with others and spreading the word on how amazing it is. And a big thank you to Home Free for helping me weed out my friends list of so called HF "fans" that I needn't have wasted any more of my time on.

I've always thought this song was one of the most important as to who Home Free is.

I really don't know how anyone could not like Home Free. Everything about them is wonderful. Someday my friend, we'll learn. I think music is playing a massive role in this battle against hate. I'm a 66 year old gay man who has faced a lot of fate and truly appreciate messages like this. Great reaction, I enjoy watching your reactions, keep up the great work, God Bless ✌️❤️🙏🏳️‍🌈

What a great message. I am tinted (indonesian blood) and know how it is to be judged and discriminated against on my skin color. I'm not like that at all. But to be honest many of my "kind" are doing exactly the same to the "whites". It doesn't matter if you are white, brown, black, yellow, gay, lesbian, fat, thin, etc. Appreciate and respect each other. Nobody is perfect. It's not an original but with the way Home Free thinks and their personalities it could very well be theirs. Because what good guys they are. And then they sing it so unbelievably. The two incredible low voices of Tim and Chance. The great background vocals and adlibs from Austin and (gospel-) Rob, the harmony is grazy. And Adam with the incredible sounds he makes in combination with the bass just sound fantastic.

Wow. No longer on the fence about being a Home Fry. Insane respect.

When I introduce people to this country group made up of white guys mostly from the south, if there is sometimes resistance I direct them to this song. The singing is amazing. And it could be read as a public response to getting picketed by an infamously hateful church in Topeka.

This, "Undivided", "People" and "So Long Dixie" all have a message of unity. (it's subtle in "So long Dixie", listen to Chance's verse)

SO …. WHATS THE SURPRISE? It’s only Home Free delivering excellence once again! 5 fingers, forming a single FIST, supported by the arm of faithful fans, punching you rite square in the emotions! Vocally, visually, and messaging perfection. Pare for the course with these guys. A play-list must.

💯 You're right, of course. It is so very sad that three years later we not only need this, we need it even more. Props to Home Free from a fellow Southerner.

Mortius, your reaction was beautiful, heartfelt, and I wished I could hug you. I guess all those people were their patrons.

Thank you so much for watching the video all the way to the end which included Tim's message - almost as important as the song itself which is GREAT!

These boys are such good people! Everyone please give HF ur love and support!! Ty buddy for ur lovely words and reactions!!

Right there with you on how amazing it was of them to make this but also the sadness that it's still so needed. I listened to this one about two weeks before starting my channel, and it was the moment that I knew for sure that Home Free wouldn't be a short term distraction for me, but a long-term source of comfort and hope. I haven't regretted it in the least, they're just such good people and the music is fire too.

It’s one the biggest reasons that I Love these guys….they stand for what is RIGHT ‼️❣️‼️

The did lose some 'followers' with this song. But HF's reaction was - then they weren't RAELY HF fans, because HF doesn't 'Do' hate.

Another great message song is Undivided. For some reason that one never got any traction in the reactor realm. Its a great video that everyone should see.

i like the fact they are not given them the finger but are really praying for them. Loving them. this is good.

"Let's just be good to each other." Yes, what a spectacular way to end that video. Love your reaction!

This is truly one of my favorite Home Free covers. Absolutely unapologetic and such a meaningful message. The guys did a beautiful job on the vocals as we have all come to expect, but what gets me most is their willingness to stand up for what is right and just. Your reaction mirrors mine, thank you.

Impactful song with a strong message. Great reaction, thank you!

We need to hear more songs like this. I'm sure they took a lot of flack about the contents. Let's all just get beyond all the anger and get back to being united.💗💗💗

I’ve always liked Home Free, but I’m not that into country music, so I’d never heard this. This song, which I’m sure offended some of their fans, just made a new fan in me. The message is amazing, and I gotta say “Amen.” This will be added to one of my playlists. Way to call people to cut the crap and come together in a crisis.

Your reaction genuinely made me cry. I’m so glad you loved this song.

I have always said that Home Free gives us what we need to hear and when we need to hear it. This was one of those songs I was so impressed by. I wanted everyone I know about this song, yet I was a little afraid to. Watching your reaction brought back all the feelings I had then. Thank you so much for reacting to this.

It's a kind of a folk protest song - protesting hate of all kinds, while asserting that everyone can (and must!) change for the better.

Genre: goes by many names: Work song, Union Song (if it's about a specific union-specific fight), protest song... (Now, go hug your puppies). ☮✊❤

I forgot about this song! Thank you for re-introducing me :) as always, love your reactions, insights and commentary 🤗

They did this in concert when i went to see them on Easter. Amazing,,, chilling......

They performed this at a concert I went to, it was awesome.

I love your “real feel” reaction. The song hits hard-as it should. I’m very proud of those five!

I echo your sentiments. They are calling out the current enemy to all of us. Mortius, I get it. They have addressed the issues which are important to you and me and our fellow brothers and sisters. We have attained the tipping point; it's frightening, actually terrifying. Cast your mind back and sing a chorus of We SHALL overcome. Be humble and kind everybody, much love fam.

Awesome reaction to an awesome song and video, and all of this is a message that we all really need right now. Glad it's being passed along and shouted from the virtual rooftops!

hope they do this song when you go to their concert, it was incredibly powerful every time I saw them. What was just as awesome was that almost everyone at the concerts knew all the words and sang along

This is the first time I heard this, and I also became emotional. Lord knows we can be better as a people.

I probably missed some but here is a list of Home free songs with a message What We Need is Love -Nov 6, 2020 So Long Dixie Don’t laugh at me-antibullying. Save the world. The Driver- celebrating the everyday man Brothers in Arms-antiwar -pro vets Undivided- Unity Sep 10, 2021 Born in the USA- unfair treatment of Vietnam vet. Only in America celebrate our immigrant communities. One Voice- suicide People-how we are all the same What's the World Coming To? We Just Disagree Listening to this list gives you a good idea of what the guys are all about. They are very supportive of our veterans but are antiwar. They are very patriotic but not blindly. they see and want us to do better. ( I did not include their patriotic songs because they have a whole album of those) Anyway, my point is how could you not love them.

Great reaction, Mortius. This song really hit me, too. I am so happy that Home Free stood up and did this song.

Now you can fully understand why we love Home Free so much. HF is truly a one of a kind group, that's not afraid to say what they mean & mean what they say. Great Reaction

thank you, Mortius for showing us your honest emotion. It brought the same out of me

Thank you. Exactly. Very much my experience hearing this first time. Then I went to share it with friends and no one was hit like I was. I was so confused. So seeing it hit you helps me feel less alone. So much to do, but we are "soldiers till the end".

I was so very touched by your reaction. Thank you for your very real very genuine reactions to HF. ❤

Right on Mortius, Right on.

Fun fact this was the first video that they did after Tim's haircut.

As Home Free fire both barrels and a whole regiment of tanks.

Aww, you made me cry. Knew you'd love this one.

Thank you for your love and appreciation for this message. We love you.

I'd never seen the video but I've had this on my car playlist since it came out. It's a favourite. Also I love when a song brings up so many emotions that you just have to stop and take the headphones off and just stim/process.

Thank you so much for your heart filled reaction to this video. This is exactly why I Love Home Free! ❤❤❤

Chance's voice reminds me of Leonard Cohen in his verse. Such a powerful song beautifully done by our favorite guys.

Thank you for such a moving reaction. Every time I watch this song the hair just stands up on my arms. It's a powerful song with a powerful message so I'm not surprised that it got to you so much. Mad respect for them for sure!

With the Montgomery Brawl that just happened this past weekend, this song needs to make another appearance. It’s a powerful message that this will not be tolerated anymore, and anyone that takes part WILL be called out.

Yes, all the people shown are Home Fries that submitted clips. This is a very good song and I am truly surprised that more reactors haven't picked it up (and disappointed too).

The only way to combat the ugliness… is to attack it one day at a time.. one country at a time. @Mortius Blessings buddy ❤❤❤

Only 1 correction. HF isn't saying not welcome they're just saying we'll pray for you and hope you'll change. They didn't even leave themselves out or off the hook "Look at me you can change" That's Class right there. Love the Boys so much. They left the door open for any that will shift their perspective , heal, to be able to come back. That's Love That's compassion Mad Respect for that.

This song has a regular place in my "background" playlist. As much as I enjoy the fun stuff, this is one of the songs that made me a Home Fry.

I love Home Free for their talent, their music and the joy they put out into the world. This is one of the songs that makes me proud to be a Home Fry.

All we can do is try to be positive, friendly & pay kindness & respect forward one step at a time.

It’s a banger. Loved Austin and Rob’s bits of bluesy/jazzy notes to this! 😍

How the heck did I miss this one?!! That got me weeping. Nothing to say that hasn't already been said. Beautiful.

This song shocked me too -- but in a good way! Go Home Free for saying a lot of what we are all thinking. God bless America and may we all learn to get along to save our country. Great reaction to a great song, Mortius! ❤

A great song and message. I hope they performed it at the concert you went to. They have been doing it recently and it is so powerful.

I saw them perform this one live just two days ago, over here in the Netherlands. Somehow the message feels even stronger that way, especially when performed on an international stage with everyone singing along.

Thank you, Mortius! I was moved exactely like you when I first heard this song! You spoke directly from my heart!!❤

Those "friends" need to be called out to change and be part of this great nation. Great song and I'll be listening to it again and again. THIS is my favorite song by Home Free.

We may not like the times we live in, but the change starts in the heart, one person at a time. We all need to take responsibility for how we approach each other love or hate, it is a choice. But let's check out how a wiser than me literary character would some this up. "I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo. "So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Thank you for watching the end and leaving it in the reaction ❤❤❤

Just when you think you've got Home Free pegged, they throw something like this out there. Brilliant!!

The impact of your reaction matches the impact of the video. Glad to meet you.

So I think “sea-shanties-but-on-land” are usually just considered Work Songs. Though that could also be wrong. I love this from them and also was so lucky to see them 10 days ago. Hope you enjoyed your show too

This song came out in the right moment. It was an awesome statement from them! I love it ❤

It's reminiscent of something Woody Guthrie would have done. He was known as a folk singer. His songs are protest songs written during the great depression. The 'dust bowl' occurred at the same time and Oklahoma and other states were devastated by drought at America's lowest economic ebb. It was an awful time.

This is my favorite HF song, even over some of their originals, because of the message. I tear up every time (which is annoying but wonderful). Thanks for finally getting around to it, and glad you're as excited about it ;) Also, the style is called various things (some rather racist), but we always called them Field Songs - those easily sung while working away from electronics. And yes, it's a great tune to keep people going. Even if we're sniffly while singing along.

Love your reaction, Mortius! I wish everyone could hear this song and take it to heart. I love Home Free!

An.amazing song I never heard before, but guaranteed not for the last time! ❤❤❤ Looking forward to seeing them in september.

This reaction convinced me to become one of your patrons! This song breaks me every time I hear it.

I think you were thinking Folk Song, but I"m not sure this would be considered as such. Love your reaction to this! Thanks, Mortius!

Great reaction!

Absolutely loved your reaction.

Loved your reaction! And yes, Home Free is standing in their beliefs and “calling out” everyone else.

This video is so cool and so is the message

Absolutely love this song, and your reaction made it so worth it! So glad that you loved it :)

I first heard this song on Spotify, and I never really thought about it’s message, I just figured it was kinda like an army chant. However, watching this reaction made me think about the message, and I’m glad Mortius pointed it out to me. Side note: watching the patreon list get longer and longer makes me really happy since I can’t currently join without an income (I’m a minor without a job yet).

I’ve been waiting for you to react to this for sooooo long, even though I knew it would absolutely destroy you. Or maybe because I knew it would absolutely destroy you. 😈 I’m sure I’ve suggested it at least a couple times, but it’s been a while. I’m glad you finally got to it, and really glad I didn’t miss it.

I needed this today. Thank you.

They’ve been including this one in their concerts. Did they sing it at the concert you attended? I hope so. It’s really powerful live.

Tell home free I said Thankyou for this song and AMEN

“Everybody Walkin’ This Land” is a song by Paul Cauthen. It is a swaggering, boot-stomping country tear that calls out everyone from the fascists to the angels across a percussive, bluesy stretch1. The song was originally released on his 2018 EP "Have Mercy"2.

I found this song a few months back and it hit me hard and still does. However it was first when you got emotional and started to talk that I started crying (which isn’t the first time heh) Very good video Mortius ❤

This was wtitten by Beau Bedford snd Paul Cauthen and was first released by Paul Cauthen in 2018. Home Free released this in July 2020

such a beautiful reaction. You had me about to cry watching. This is unfortunate we still live like we do. It was a pleasure meeting you are the Oregon show

I believe the word you were looking for is a ballad. The definition is a poem or song narrating a story in short stanzas.