Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North of Richmond (Lyric Video)
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- Lyric video for Rich Men North of Richmond by Oliver Anthony created by @CountryAtItsFinest
Lyrics:
Well, I've been selling my soul
Working all day
Overtime hours
For bullshit pay
So I can sit out here
And waste my life away
Drag back home
And drown my troubles away
It's a damn shame
What the world's gotten to
For people like me
And people like you
Wish I could just wake up
And it not be true
But it is
Oh, it is
Livin' in the new world
With an old soul
These rich men north of Richmond
Lord, knows they all
Just wanna have total control
Wanna know what you think
Wanna know what you do
And they don't think you know
But I know that you do
'Cause your dollar ain't shit
And it's taxed to no end
'Cause of rich men
North of Richmond
I wish politicians
Would look out for miners
And not just miners on an island somewhere
Lord, we got folks in the street
Ain't got nothin' to eat
And the obese milkin' welfare
But God if you're five foot three
And you're three hundred pounds
Taxes ought not to pay
For your bags of fudge rounds
Young men are putting themselves
Six feet in the ground
'Cause all this damn country does
Is keep on kicking them down
Lord, it's a damn shame
What the world's gotten to
For people like me
And people like you
Wish I could just wake up
And it not be true
But it is
Oh, it is
Livin' in the new world
With an old soul
These rich men north of Richmond
Lord, knows they all
Just wanna have total control
Wanna know what you think
Wanna know what you do
And they don't think you know
But I know that you do
'Cause your dollar ain't shit
And it's taxed to no end
'Cause of rich men
North of Richmond
I've been selling my soul
Working all day
Overtime hours
For bullshit pay
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Im a black guy not an "African-American" but an American and I FEEL this song! Man, country music has a beautiful message. Thank you sir for this song
Don't let them divide us, I don't care what color you are. The only way out of this mess is people coming together.
I love that. I’m a white guy and i feel the same. This song applies to all of us.
I've got your back man, all of us live and breathe, we are all cut from the same cloth
its not all this good
wake up, colours arent important, humans are!
I’m a 42 years old truck driver and have been working 70 hours a week plus side work for over 7 years straight. And this hit home. I take responsibility for not living a financially perfect younger life, but pair that with a divorce and a family tragedy, I feel buried and no matter how much I grind and stay positive, I see no light at the end of the tunnel. Politicians are so out of touch with who they “represent”. It’s gotten so much harder just to stay afloat these past few years. I do not need or want any hand outs. But stop making it so damn hard for hard working Americans to get ahead or climb out of struggles no matter how we got there.
I’m so sorry to hear this brother. I’m on the same road. Your post hit my heart so hard that it’s difficult to breathe.
You got this man. things will get better. you're not alone! never forget that. prayers for you and yours.
Amen brother 🙏
Sir I hate to say it but if we're broke and discouraged we won't see what there really doing.
Straight up. Survival is where we're at now. Hopes for a brighter future? A distant memory now.
This man refused to play at a show when he found out tickets were over $100, he found one where it was only $20.. a man for the people.. ✊
Truths
Not to the guy above me tho
The place that that would Hiram would have a big overhead also has a bunch of local people that would be working there which supplies jobs for the people the man
Anyone who turns down 8 million contract is a winner in my book
good on him! Ticketma$ter steals from artists
I'm a black man working for Amazon step Father to 3 an father to 2 of my own ... Talking bout hiting home got me crying bad to pull over n take it in .....crazy how this world is changing god bless every one an all live matter in god name we stand god bless America
Amen brother
Amen
I'm from France, and i don't speak English very well but i understand what you sing and it's so true in my country too. Thank you Man, god bless you, America and France 🇺🇲🇫🇷
You speak English very well
Viva La Francia -Love from the US. The GOV doesn't rep the People here.
1:08 1:19 " I wish politicians would look out for miners, and not just minors on an island somewhere " anybody got that Jeffrey Epstein reference?
Allies always. Salut mon ami
I am croatian ,and I also feel this song..we are dying in our coutry
Not a country fan at all, I'm a raging metalhead. Dude, .... You brought me to tears with this. You just spoke for all of us and I thank you from the deepest part of my soul. This Canadian has your back....... Amazing. And please, don't stop, keep going with your music, I think we all need it.
HE IS SINGING NOTHING BUT THE DAMN TRUTH
former metal head, got into hiphop for about 10 years, thanks to Anthony I'm listening to more country and mountain music than anything these days.
I'm also a metalhead, but I agree... this song is awesome!
Raging metalhead 😂😂 me to bro
Oliver is an outstanding guy.
His heart & soul seems to be in this song.
We need about 150 million more saying the same. Unity is POWERFUL!!! What a powerful message and man with tremendous courage. God be with us all!
Correct wee need an army
Yeah ??? Who you voting for ?
Lmao unity don’t mean anything against the government
God Himself@@what6336
It's a shame this is how some see things. I hope you can see the power of love and unity some day.@@randyjam9925
When the songwriter makes you feel something that strikes you all the way to your core you know that they have a God-given talent. I also love very much how he let the politicians know he's not one of them and does not want them to say he is on either side of the aisle as their supporter. This man needs to be protected at all costs. Angels do your jobs!!!❤
He sings from pain
@@curtiscolehouse3263Yes
You said it
His voice speaks for millions of us regular ppl.
Make Murica great again xD
He also sees and sings the truth, which some people don't like.
The ride David Allen Cole
I don’t know if you all heard but he refused to be on big record labels after this song, first guy I’ve seen that actually has morels.
Source
Turned down 8 million they said
I hear morels are quite tasty, but what does his possession of mushrooms have to do with anything?
He also refused to perform at a location/venue when he found out much the tickets were. He told everyone not to buy the tickets at that high of price. He knows times are hard now and it wouldn't be right.
You should look into Tom Macdonald.
Living in a new world.. with a old soul.. I felt that
YESSS
Dudes got a deer blind in his back yard. He’s living the dream 😂
And his 2 dogs!
I grew up in a home where both of my parents were drug addicts, I would come home from school frequently to a note on the door that read " Go to Vic's house we will let you know where we have moved to. See ya bud". I spent 20 years in the army, it was my only option to move up a class in this country. When one of the few ways to better your and your family's lives is war, there is something seriously wrong. All for someone's personal vendetta.
This song speaks for most of Americans.
Thank You for your service. Thank You
That Sir is a great American story, yes Sad but still a great story
Nick in Arizona
add this to being born deaf, and you cant join the military, or drive a truck, or pilot an aircraft. so i must bust my ass.
Straight up truth. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your service bro. You’re appreciated. 🤲🏾❤️
I swear this song resonates with ALL Americans. No matter race nor gender. Thanks for this amazing song 💪🏿💯
Resonates with me here in Australia
Bro same here in Germany, it's a global economy and everyone is affected!
And Australian's also. Love this song
Resonates all over the world
Listened 500 times, still a lump in my throat and tears! Always! No words except that it's perfect. SMH!
Lunp I
So ture
Me too!! Go around singing it if it's not playing lol I love him. He's The real deal ❤
We the people need to assimilate.
@@taylormohr407 yes!!!! 💯
Amazing how it doesn't matter what country you come from, the lyrics and the feeling behind them ring true. Well done young man, a song for the people.
I don't think you've been outside the u.s. ...
@@brorsan7069yeah so long as you aren't a glutton. Fat is bad.
@@AmericanBusinessman422 I just read a comment about someone from France who concurred. Now I may be just a dumb American, but I'm pretty sure France ain't in the U.S. Unless it is now and that was part of that Louisiana Purchase business I keep hearing about.
If you think the US is the only country with corrupt politicians and good men being tortured, you're an ignorant fool. @@AmericanBusinessman422
Well, it sure as hell sounds like you've been to England fairly recently!
It's funny how some people are attacking him on this song. He is saying what people are going through and it scares them. That's why this song resonates with so many people not just here but worldwide. He is the voice of the working man everywhere. God bless you sir keep doing that 🇺🇸🇺🇸👍👍
It scares them because he sees what's happening and has the talent to turn the evil into a great song.
You can bet those attacking are either in power or being directed by those who are. No one who works for a normal wage can argue that the country as well as the work has went to hell, especially the last 3 yrs. It was better with Covid than with this geriatric demented POS we have in office now.
Lord it’s a damn shame
Was a good song up into the "Milking welfare" then it just turned into same old rednecks garbage. Tell me I'm wrong.
That's that Appalachian state of mind I love it and damn proud to be part of it
Hell Ya!
piedmont as well
Amen. From the southern Anthracite. Appalachia knows.
I’m from Indiana, and I’m asking you appalachians to conquer this state please
As long as we are behind this kid, he will never need anything from the labels!
So he just needs to keep singing the truth! He has all of us behind him, and that's bigger than any record label could ever reach!!!
Amen
Wow! Just heard this song for the first time and immediately got chills! The voice, the sound, the emotion & the message all so real!
@@brorsan7069 he's referring those who don't bother to take care. everyone can understand those who have purely medical condition but if you don't have an excuse. Don't be some fat bastard on a couch not working. Get out there and get a life.
"Not just minors on an island somewhere"
Yes sir... keep saying what so many others won't... honestly love this song... from the first time I heard it I added it to every Playlist I have... this is what music is ment to be.... it tells a story... it makes you feel something... something deep.
Seriously such a great job on this song!
Can you believe that some people commented that "minors" (in the second line) was spelled incorrectly and that it should have been spelled "miners".......goes to show you how some people's fkd up minds work. Lol.
Yeew. God bless you. @kariaweed2613
No disrespect but, what does the line "not just minors on an island somewhere" mean?
I was thinking epstein island ?
You mean to tell me WAP or Anaconda didn't make you feel anything at all? Those two songs turned me into a better man.
This hits home all over the world god bless from Scotland 🏴 ❤
Scotland the brave🏴🫡 Humza Yousaf 😢
The lyrics are for you, me and everyone. This guy could bring this country together. 💙🇺🇸♥️
I think your wrong this country is beyond reconciliation.
@@Eric-lq9znThe government is beyond reconciliation, not our people. It's the same around the entire world.
@@benpeterson1238right on friend. Here's to the American ppl ✊🏼
Too much anger in this song. Listen to Jimmy Buffett...
Not just your country my friend... all of em
I'm a 54 year old widow in bad health and can't get help.I work 2 full time jobs 80 hours a week.8 hours a day,night shift janitorial in our local er,I clock out and change uniforms and go across the street to clock in for another 8 hours at a gas station. I feel this song.
I am from Venezuela, I understand perfectly the lyrics you sing, you have made me cry, thank you very much dude. God bless America 'n Venezuela
Talk about singing from the heart it's easy to do when you speak the truth God bless you and keep up the wonderful message and the Beautiful music
Wow!!! The first song I've heard about "the new world"! Finally one singer who has the guts to go public with this issue!!! Perfect!❤
Real
This man is singing the hard truth... beautifully.
The hard truth is you are responsible, and playing the blame game is not going to improve your life.
This dude is the real deal, his message is clear crisp and real, my hat's off to this gentleman.
They wanted him to play the superbowl and he told them where to go ❤
The best thing to happen to country music since Johnny Cash!
This is not a country song, it's folk.
@@CollinOffTheCuffCountry/Folk
I don't listen to country music but damn this man just made an Anthem for a lot of us people working their asses off out here for bullshit pay. God bless this man and I hope he gets the recognition he deserves ❤
An anthem for the sheeple, mindless drones content with their indentured servitude, aware of their oppression coming up with hillbilly songs to cheer them up and continue on being slaves.
We are all tired. Left, right, center, we are all tired and we need not fight each other but work towards a better future. We all live in this reality and we need each other. This song resonates so deeply in my soul. God have mercy and let justice roll down.
Can't really describe how impressed I am with this guy.
Thank you brother for standing up on God's word I love you for it Joshua 1:9
God given talent, God given inspiration, God given lyrics. Oliver sent a message without blowing something up or flying a plane into a building in the USA.
Beautiful, well sung and true.
I mean does no one else hear the soul, and the pickin...PICKIN!!!
MAN YOU ARE THE MUSIC THAT EVERYONE HEARS IN THEMSELVES!!!
This is definitely the anthem of the true souls!!! Brought me to tears 😢 because it's true, every word of it!!!
I’m Puerto Rican, and this hit my soul, he spoke the truth in his lyrics.. god bless this man soul. Thank you for keeping it real to da people.. no matter the race
Best song in YEARS
This so true! Thank you for saying what so many of us feel. God Bless you Sir!
Every singe time I hear this song, it gives me goosebumps. The soul in his voice is second to NONE!
I dont even listen to country music but the lamentation n this song, praise God for your talent Oliver.
You're saying what we all feel.
This song hits different!!
I cry hearing it because I lost my brother to suicide 5 long years ago.
He was a tug boat captain who had a seizure and lost everything even his drivers license. He was denied disability for the third time and I guess he felt there was no other way.
Mental illness is real and especially when the government is all about the rich men.
I pray your music continues to help many people. Keep fighting the good fight.
God bless you and your brother.
😭😭😭😭 god bless you
If you cared so much.. Why didn't you help him? I would sell my life for my brother.,
It might be that she was not in a position to do so. Come on now, have some compassion. God help us. This is the world we’re living in. Sad, sad sad.
Callous and insensitive statements come from callous and insensitive people. Thing is they get hurt like everyone else. Compassion is a trait that needs practiced if it does not come naturally.
"We The People" appreciate you!
Finally, someone put my thoughts into a song! Yes, I'm an AA female and I listen to all types of music. This one really hit home. I always tell ppl I love to watch old school westerns and love the simple life of back then. Before social media that's driving the young ppl....dumb!
As if you picture didn't point that out, but my question is, why do you feel your stating ethnicity is relevant?
AA stands for Alcoholics Anonymous@@okcthunderfan83
Honestly with the state of everything this song brings me to tears and makes me feel empowered all at once.
This!! These are not just lyrics to a song...
THIS IS TRUTH AND REALITY!!
Then YOUR VOICE..... WOW! Speechless!!
Goosebumps all over. I guess even my bones have goosebumps.
Kindest regards 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thank you young man for telling the truth and using your God given abilities to do so God bless you and your family
Old soul in a new world
That is many of us
Everything you sing is true
And it is a damn shame❤❤❤
You wrote this song because you love us , we love you too my brother...
With ALL my heart ,
THANK YOU !
💯
This is such a True Song !!!!! It’s A Great Song well done !!!!’😊
I'm 42, this hit me at my core...literally brought me to tears. Man speaketh the truth.
I’m 34 years old and this songs it me hard knowing in my time I won’t have anything when it’s my time to retire and I have to work myself in a grave so to the younger generations work hard keep your head up and even it gets hard keep pushing cuz it will all pay off in the end
This is now my favorite song and I thank you for sharing your gift with the WORLD
OMG!!!! How refreshing to hear, a new song with a real meaning.... This Boomer is 100% behind Oliver
I’m not a country music fan, but this is one of my favorite songs now ever.❤
I'm from liverpool England and this is reality in the new world, worldwide! Love this song🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Regardless of where you come from, if you're black, white orange or a toaster, this definitely hits home for everyone in its own way ❤
I'm not sure about black or mexican they have everything give to them and how dare dss say no to blacks or they run to the go to word to get their way "racist" like a spoiled child to get their way the system needs to grow a backbone and learn the word no if a white person can live off of $7 food stamps a month so can blacks
i like that toaster part!!!!!
Great song brother. God bless. Love it.
god bless you as well
Merci beaucoup l'ami on ce sent moins seul en t'écoutant ! ne lâche pas continue de réveiller les moutons : Thank you very much my friend, we feel less alone listening to you don't give up, keep waking up the sheep
Ever time I listen to this song, I like it more and more. He wrote a Masterpiece and performs like da Boss!
He's a star in my eyes. Period.
This is such a powerful and truthful message. It's what millions of people all around the world are feeling these days.
We need a reset. The rich are too selfish and have become way to greedy. There is plenty to go around for everyone.
Let's share the resources, the wealth, the food and happiness. Let's be HUMAN !
Can't Wait To Be Greeted By God In The Heavens Thanks For Making A Hard Core Soul Let Out All Anger And Hate in my heart Release Them Overwhelming pain thanks❤
The embodiment of our country’s soul. Godspeed good sir
É um reflexo mundial, nao so dos Estados Unidos. Sofremos todos do mesmo problema e a nossa alma chora da mesma maneira. Abracos desde Portugal
Damn shame... play this on the radio and see what happens! This guy is amazing!
Every now and then you stumble upon a song you've never heard by an artist you've never heard of and an hour later you're still playing the same song. This is absolutely one of the ten greatest songs I've ever heard.
I could listen to that all day long. God bless that man.
Your amazing, your a great artist and stand by your messages, your completely unique. No one is standing up for the middle class and the poor, your music touches so many people, people need you
**You’re
Thank you Mr. Anthony, thank you for this. im sure im not the only one. but we are tired. just tired...
This song is fantastic and his voice gives me the chills. Love from Scotland, UK ❤
This is what FREEDOM IS ABOUT.
WE SUPPORT YOU BUDDY.
WE WILL FIGHT FOR YOU, AND WITH YOU.
WE THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
@@brorsan7069in glad you know about the OLD STDS booklets😂🤣😅😆
NAILED IT ! MORE TRUTH IN THIS SONG THAN ANY I HAVE EVER HEARD!
OUTSTANDING!
Just beautiful and means a lot❤
Im a welder and have worked in shipyards like ingalls and Newport news. This guys for real.
Amen. God Bless this man. God save America!
Keep singing my friend!!!
True, this is how many of us feel. Is a shame what's happening. God Bless you.
This is a country that I’m proud of. This inspires me to do better. Thank you!
Cried!.Senior here, Remember When Young Men Sang of Their Dreams and their Adventures. This is a True Story of Hopelessness that I see in Many Younger People. They Go through the Motions but Without any Joy. One Told Me He doesn't Laugh Anymore. How can You be So Beaten Down that Don't See Humor?.
I work in a hospital. Suicides have been up for years. Our mental health crisis is out of control. I think people used to believe that they had control over their lives. Now struggle just to stay above water and see little progress.
Feeling it brother ❤
HEART And SOUL, I hear your voice with PASSION and TRUTH. Your a LEGEND if Ever I have heard one.Great Voice toooo. Stay Strong and know you are a better person from within speaking your STORY and Truth telling. Luv to You and Your hard working peoples.
At 28 just a few months shy of 29 trying my best to keep my head above the water, found my way through depression and now I find myself wanting to be six feet under for the simple fact that I’m just so tired. I’m too young to be this tired and I’m too old to struggling but this is just the way it is. I’ll share this everytime I see it. Every damn time
Bruder, Du sagst es.....und glaube mir, Du bist nicht alleine 💝
Gott schütze Dich - danke für diesen berührenden Song.....💫
You are awesome Sir. Your songs hit home for all of us in the middle class and the poor. When you sang its like you are giving everything in you and so much emotion. Pray you never forget who you are when you make it big!
I can't wait for the people to stand up at this guy's concert. I can't wait for the people to stand up against our government. 1 day it will happen. And we'll be playing this song as we're doing it
This song....Wow, just wow. Singing facts that you feel all the way to your core. Man sings with heart and soul. Im not crying, you're crying.
Thank you so much!! I know that you are experiencing the same as we are. Our world 🌎 is so sick anymore. I pray for you and I pray for our country 🇺🇸 as well.
Absolutely beautiful and absolutely 100% facts 💜💜 you are amazing
I will always remember the first time I heard this song, I have always loved this kind of my music, prolifically beautiful ❤️ I had chills down my spine, all my synapses went crazy! I knew it was going to change the narrative against evil, no other way of really put it. Bless you and everyone who ears this dong❤😊
It's not music hip hop is music
This song really hits home. I’m a haul truck driver basically on the road over 290 days of the year. One paycheck the government takes over $1100 in taxes. I know there are many jobs out there many hard-working people. This song stirs up a lot of thoughts and feelings.
Its from the heart! dont stop 🔥🔥🔥old soul never die 🔥🔥🔥
I love your music, just can't stop listening to it. ❤❤
That is such a true song ! I am an over the road truck driver and You definitely hit the nail on the head with that song.
This song crosses all social/societal boundaries bc it's 100% on point.
🙏!Thank you Oliver!🙏
Best compliment I can say is he sounds like Wayon Jennings and Hank Williams JR had a son! What a sound....he can bend them strings make grown man cry no doubt. What a gift!
That was Powerful!!!
Man great song, it’s a ballad of the working class. Anyone who works 60+ hours a week and gets paid little to nothing feels this song.
I can listen to this over and over. The right MUSIC is HEALING. We LOVE you Oliver Anthony. Keep up the MAGIC! 🧙♂⚡🧲🌈💖
God bless you & thank you for writing a song for the people, for giving them a voice