We played this at my husbands funeral- I love it but cry everythime I hear it now. Not doing good without him and feel no one understands. We were married close to 40 years.
I became aware of this song when seeing the May It Last documentary. My wife, my daughter and I all loved it. Later that summer, my wife's 9 year fight with a nasty autoimmune disease finally left her with heart failure. This song went from a beautiful song that I happened to like, to a truly meaningful song in a way no other song in my life has been. I finally had to stop listening to it as it would leave me sobbing at traffic lights as I went to be with Sue at the hospital. After she passed, we were putting together a memorial service with songs and poems as we scattered her ashes at sea. My daughter said "you know we have to include that song". I said, I cannot possibly get through the service if we play that, but I knew she was right. It wrecked me, but we scattered her ashes on a beautiful fall day as this played. It still kills me to hear it.
I truly believe tears are healing... A slow miracle is no less a miracle... However, still incomplete and that just testifies to the depth of the soul being healed.
So very sorry for your loss. I came across this song the same way you did and want it to be sung at my funeral. I hope time has helped to heal your grief.
Thank you for this song. The words speak to me of a life worth living and the things that mean the most. My husband passed away very suddenly in September, this song played at his memorial and was perfect. It gives me strength to go on. I listen to it many times a day.
Siting in my shed on a cold night and I stumble on this gift. There are times when time just stops and you know it's a special moment. Emotions running deep with this one.
It was played this weekend at the funeral of my friend’s 30 yr old daughter who battled gastric cancer the last 2 years. These were one of her favorite performers. After the concluding prayer was said this song was played and as it came to its ending the pallbearers gathered, escorted the casket out followed by the family. Chills from all that were there. Her spirit was felt by everyone. I immediately downloaded the song & listened on repeat to the graveside.
This song touches me like none other. It says it all.... the hopes of the end of life can be nothing more than what this song expresses--- No Hard Feelings and no enemies.
I saw them live the day after my brother died, and i was literally elbows on the stage. They did this song, and I lost it completely. After, I met the drummer, Mike Marsh, and he said, Oh, you're the one who was crying. Yep, Mike, that was me. Bawling.
This is the best written song ever it's so beautiful I cry everytime I hear this and I can listen to it over and over again. It puts life in perspective of how we should love everyone and be forgiven to those who has hurt us and pray for them .I love these guys. y'all are the best.
No song I can think of, by anyone, so eloquently and beautifully captures the notion of a life and a life's reflections than No Hard Feelings. Can one let go of one's transgressions and leave the spinning orb in a state of completeness and forgiveness, with No Hard Feelings? When I first heard this tune I was flabbergasted, it brought welcome and unfamiliar tears too. As a songwriter, I try to get to the essence of an idea, character, or story, and this song is a testament to the power of song. One song can change a life, this one did for me.
Jeff Lionz Amen! I discovered these guys going thru my little brothers music after his suicide. They have brought tears to my eyes several times. My brother was mentally ill and lived a life w lots of anguish. I feel that I can see into my brothers soul and a part of him he wasn’t able to share, when I listened to them. I love them with all of my heart.
I was introduced to this song by a friend and avid Avett fan just after my dad passed away. I would agree that no one has captured this sentiment as well as they did here.
Death is something we all face and are all going to do; yet no one ever, ever talks about it. And IF we do.... for goodness sake, the euphemisms we use are pretty much tragic! I love this song for speaking so openly and honestly about death.
Thank you for your work Terri. So very important. We just lost my Dad and listening to music like this, Golden Embers by Mandolin Orange also has helped a lot. have you read The Five Invitations book btw? Soooo good!
My husband passed away from brain cancer. He loved the Avett brothers, Our son Jason brought us to a concert years ago and ever since we have been huge fans. Chose this song for His celebration of life song when he passed. Perfect song for him and our family ❤ cannot believe how much it sounds like him... And what he went through ...... Thank you ❤
This tune is very comforting to me because one day our bodies will not hold us anymore… It might be today it might be tomorrow or it might be five years from now… I had a stroke and it was scary but this tune brings me comfort… And it is true that They are much more amazing in person in concert then on the albums
Thank you guys for your light. My brother just passed away on the the 25th of April 2018. We talked about you two and how you support and love each other. We also had that incredible connection and shared it in our music. I' feel so blessed to have you two to watch, listen to and share love with through your music. in my dream last night(May 8th 2018) I spent the day hanging out with the two of you . You asked me to join you on stage and sing with you. I don't know what song we sang together, but it wouldn't surprise me it was No Hard Feelings. Maybe my brother was communicating from the other side. I love this song and though we have never met in person I can say I love you both. Thank you!!! With love and respect!
I came across the album with this song during the summer of what turned out to be my wife's final illness. This song was so heartbreaking to listen to after we got the diagnosis that she wasn't going to be getting better that I just couldn't listen to it for the longest time, but we did play it at her memorial service as we scattered her ashes in the ocean blue that she so loved.
This to me is about an idea and not neccissarily about the act of passing but rather removing hate and animosity and being able to fully enjoy real mental freedom
WOW, Really hits Home Thinking about all the mistakes I have made in MY walk through this Life. They tell Me I am Dying of Cancer. We must All remember "We Can't Change Yesterday, and Don't Know About Tomorrow, It is all about Today" May God Bless You All. (My Grandson sent Me this and I Love Him Dearly)
Chef'Bob Lippincott I hope you’re still ok and if not- you had no enemies. I was told the same- I’m not fighting it w/ chemo. I’m on a cannabis oil regimen. I don’t think about the mistakes but what all I can do because I don’t think I “got it” til my mid 30’s. Since that’s been my goal it comes at high expense- I’m an empathat I began taking on others pain. I’m working on it. I really hope to get a reply
Love this song! Someone I love asked for this song at their funeral. It was the last song played at his service. Big hit, really touched so many people that day...RIP Calan. We all love you and miss you so much!
This is my all time favorite song. 🎵 I know when body won't hold me anymore and it finally let's me free...I will leave here with "No hard feelings" because of this song.
So heatwarming! In the beginning, it looks as if everyone on stage, and specially Scott, were saying "you go, baby brother, we got your back"... As a little sister myself, I can totally relate. Love my sisters!
Every cell in my body is slowly dancing their way to stillness as I take in these frequencies. Man, a great song to be played when the final goodbye comes in.
The young lady on the violin needs to be a permanent member, guys. I have seen her back up a number of artists, especially Mary Gauthier, one of the most talented people in music today. I have forgotten the young ladies name, but man, is she talented! Hire her immediately.
When my body won't hold me anymore And it finally lets me free Will I be ready? When my feet won't walk another mile? And my lips give their last kiss goodbye? Will my hands be steady when I lay down my fears, my hopes, and my doubts? The rings on my fingers, and the keys to my house With no hard feelings? When the sun hangs low in the west And the line in my chest won't be kept held at bay any longer When the jealousy fades away And it's ash and dust for casual lust And it's just hallelujah And love in thoughts and love in the words Love in the songs they sing in the church And no hard feelings Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone Kept me afraid and cold With so much to have and hold Mmm, hmm When my body won't hold me anymore And it finally lets me free Where will I go? Will the trade winds take me south through Georgia grain? Or tropical rain? Or snow from the heavens? Will I join with the ocean blue? Or run into a savior true? And shake hands laughing And walk through the night, straight to the light Holding the love I've known in my life And no hard feelings Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone Kept me afraid and cold With so much to have and hold Under the curving sky I'm finally learning why It matters for me and you To say it and mean it too For life and its lovely nest And all of its ugliness Good as it's been to me I have no enemies I have no enemies I'll have no enemies I have no enemies
I found these guys weeks ago. 2 days ago I put on CZcams videos and got in the tub. "Die then grow" came on. 'My Anita" they were singing. My name.! Sweet! ; )'
Never has a song hit me harder than when I heard this song in the HBO documentary and the brothers get destroyed by Rick Ross' suggestion to alter it in some way..... Never have I heard a more perfect piece of music....... Pure fucking genius...... Pure human bliss........
I don’t think he wanted to change it, he wanted to do another song right after and they were in a really emotionally vulnerable state and nonplussed at the suggestion.
Maybe the best version I’ve heard?? Why doesn’t Scott always harmonize more often on this?! It adds an extra layer of beauty and “pureness” wish more people thought this way
This song resonates with me so deeply, as they played this while my Mother & I listenedAlong to PHC one evening - not long before she passed. Touching my heart so every timeI hear it now.
Will I join with the ocean blue or run into, a savior true & shake hands laughing. And walk through the night straight to the light, holding the love I've known in my life. And No Hard Feelings
We played this at my husbands funeral- I love it but cry everythime I hear it now. Not doing good without him and feel no one understands. We were married close to 40 years.
I became aware of this song when seeing the May It Last documentary. My wife, my daughter and I all loved it. Later that summer, my wife's 9 year fight with a nasty autoimmune disease finally left her with heart failure. This song went from a beautiful song that I happened to like, to a truly meaningful song in a way no other song in my life has been. I finally had to stop listening to it as it would leave me sobbing at traffic lights as I went to be with Sue at the hospital. After she passed, we were putting together a memorial service with songs and poems as we scattered her ashes at sea. My daughter said "you know we have to include that song". I said, I cannot possibly get through the service if we play that, but I knew she was right. It wrecked me, but we scattered her ashes on a beautiful fall day as this played. It still kills me to hear it.
I truly believe tears are healing... A slow miracle is no less a miracle... However, still incomplete and that just testifies to the depth of the soul being healed.
Tragic and beautiful at the same time. I’m so sorry
Kurt leuk aftrek
Same here. Can't listen to it without tearing up. Incredible song.
So very sorry for your loss. I came across this song the same way you did and want it to be sung at my funeral. I hope time has helped to heal your grief.
It was one of my friend's sons favorite songs. He passed away this week and requested we play this song at his service. It's absolutely beautiful....
I want the same song too.
Thank you for this song. The words speak to me of a life worth living and the things that mean the most. My husband passed away very suddenly in September, this song played at his memorial and was perfect. It gives me strength to go on. I listen to it many times a day.
Siting in my shed on a cold night and I stumble on this gift. There are times when time just stops and you know it's a special moment. Emotions running deep with this one.
This could well be the most wonderfully crafted song I've ever heard, and I'm ancient.
The 54 people who disliked this have hard feelings.
This song was at my husbands funeral gathering
Something we both agreed on. So beautiful!
Adam Haywood well why do you think? Thats a dumb question
It was played this weekend at the funeral of my friend’s 30 yr old daughter who battled gastric cancer the last 2 years. These were one of her favorite performers. After the concluding prayer was said this song was played and as it came to its ending the pallbearers gathered, escorted the casket out followed by the family. Chills from all that were there. Her spirit was felt by everyone. I immediately downloaded the song & listened on repeat to the graveside.
One of the most perfectly beautiful songs ever written and sung.
This song touches me like none other. It says it all.... the hopes of the end of life can be nothing more than what this song expresses--- No Hard Feelings and no enemies.
I saw them live the day after my brother died, and i was literally elbows on the stage. They did this song, and I lost it completely. After, I met the drummer, Mike Marsh, and he said, Oh, you're the one who was crying. Yep, Mike, that was me. Bawling.
I saw them right after my Mama died and they did this song. I cried big, fat tears and felt her with me.
@@JimmyMcDickenson they’re good for pulling emotions out of us, huh?
I’m sorry about your momma.
This is the best written song ever it's so beautiful I cry everytime I hear this and I can listen to it over and over again. It puts life in perspective of how we should love everyone and be forgiven to those who has hurt us and pray for them .I love these guys. y'all are the best.
Cynthia Glass I couldn't agree more.
I think this is their strongest song. It resonates each time I hear it.
No song I can think of, by anyone, so eloquently and beautifully captures the notion of a life and a life's reflections than No Hard Feelings. Can one let go of one's transgressions and leave the spinning orb in a state of completeness and forgiveness, with No Hard Feelings? When I first heard this tune I was flabbergasted, it brought welcome and unfamiliar tears too. As a songwriter, I try to get to the essence of an idea, character, or story, and this song is a testament to the power of song. One song can change a life, this one did for me.
Nicely said
Jeff Lionz, you’ve put into words my feelings exactly.
Jeff Lionz Amen! I discovered these guys going thru my little brothers music after his suicide. They have brought tears to my eyes several times. My brother was mentally ill and lived a life w lots of anguish. I feel that I can see into my brothers soul and a part of him he wasn’t able to share, when I listened to them. I love them with all of my heart.
Was just thinking this
I was introduced to this song by a friend and avid Avett fan just after my dad passed away. I would agree that no one has captured this sentiment as well as they did here.
As a hospice chaplain, my mind was blown when I heard this song. Absolutely astonishing.
My mom was in hospice last year and I heard this song a few months ago... I was crushed and elated in the same moment
Death is something we all face and are all going to do; yet no one ever, ever talks about it. And IF we do.... for goodness sake, the euphemisms we use are pretty much tragic!
I love this song for speaking so openly and honestly about death.
@Adam Haywood you're a jackass
Amen, amen Dr. T. #GodIsGood #OneJesus 🍀
Thank you for your work Terri. So very important. We just lost my Dad and listening to music like this, Golden Embers by Mandolin Orange also has helped a lot. have you read The Five Invitations book btw? Soooo good!
My husband passed away from brain cancer. He loved the Avett brothers, Our son Jason brought us to a concert years ago and ever since we have been huge fans. Chose this song for His celebration of life song when he passed. Perfect song for him and our family ❤ cannot believe how much it sounds like him... And what he went through ...... Thank you ❤
This has to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written! It affects me in the same way that "Hallelujah" does, and that is unbelievable.
This tune is very comforting to me because one day our bodies will not hold us anymore… It might be today it might be tomorrow or it might be five years from now… I had a stroke and it was scary but this tune brings me comfort… And it is true that They are much more amazing in person in concert then on the albums
Thank you guys for your light. My brother just passed away on the the 25th of April 2018. We talked about you two and how you support and love each other. We also had that incredible connection and shared it in our music. I' feel so blessed to have you two to watch, listen to and share love with through your music. in my dream last night(May 8th 2018) I spent the day hanging out with the two of you . You asked me to join you on stage and sing with you. I don't know what song we sang together, but it wouldn't surprise me it was No Hard Feelings. Maybe my brother was communicating from the other side. I love this song and though we have never met in person I can say I love you both. Thank you!!! With love and respect!
I came across the album with this song during the summer of what turned out to be my wife's final illness. This song was so heartbreaking to listen to after we got the diagnosis that she wasn't going to be getting better that I just couldn't listen to it for the longest time, but we did play it at her memorial service as we scattered her ashes in the ocean blue that she so loved.
I’m so sorry.
This is the most beautiful song I've witnessed in probably the last 18 years...
This my favorite new song. Just amazing wisdom and medley. Thank you!
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Quite possibly the most beautiful song ever written.
This song is everything that I haven't been able to put into words. This sums up my life 🙂
Such a beautiful song. I'm amazed that it only has 194K views. :(
These guys are the reall deal you can tell by their body language
in tears every time.
If it's possible these blokes just keep getting better and better.
Well performed. An absolute masterpiece of a song with a great message. I feel very sorry for those not moved by the heartfelt message in it.
Im a hospice nurse- this song encapsulates the concept of a “good death.” Love it ❤
This to me is about an idea and not neccissarily about the act of passing but rather removing hate and animosity and being able to fully enjoy real mental freedom
Guilt, anger, shame, and envy are a shackle.
I am attempting to shed them. This song helps.
Good take. Better to work through things before you're on your deathbed.
I just love this song so much. I’ve requested it be played at my wake.
Just listen. Purty as us old country people would say.
Grew up on George Jones...nice to see artists taken it onwards ❤
This song is so lovely.
It makes me cry, for many reasons.
Lyrics are masterful beautiful one for the ages
It's magical how the sound of music can heal ones soul. Beautiful
WOW, Really hits Home Thinking about all the mistakes I have made in MY walk through this Life. They tell Me I am Dying of Cancer. We must All remember "We Can't Change Yesterday, and Don't Know About Tomorrow, It is all about Today" May God Bless You All. (My Grandson sent Me this and I Love Him Dearly)
Chef'Bob Lippincott I hope you’re still ok and if not- you had no enemies. I was told the same- I’m not fighting it w/ chemo. I’m on a cannabis oil regimen. I don’t think about the mistakes but what all I can do because I don’t think I “got it” til my mid 30’s. Since that’s been my goal it comes at high expense- I’m an empathat I began taking on others pain. I’m working on it. I really hope to get a reply
Chef'Bob Lippincott I was moved to tears reading what you wrote. You are right.Thank you, sir, for sharing. God bless.
@@jasondeleo5 Fight! Fight against that glooming of the light! Never give in!
I could not love this more.
Incredible just can't get enough of these guys.
A song everybody should live by.
So true.
Amen!
The Avett Bros are wise beyond their years. The fullness and depth of their lyrics are simply beautiful.
Brotherly love. Could use more of it. Thanks for the
beautiful song, fellas.
Love this song! Someone I love asked for this song at their funeral. It was the last song played at his service. Big hit, really touched so many people that day...RIP Calan. We all love you and miss you so much!
This is my all time favorite song. 🎵 I know when body won't hold me anymore and it finally let's me free...I will leave here with "No hard feelings" because of this song.
So heatwarming!
In the beginning, it looks as if everyone on stage, and specially Scott, were saying "you go, baby brother, we got your back"...
As a little sister myself, I can totally relate. Love my sisters!
The best song from the new album, both sad and uplifting.
Wow, what a beautiful song! Very relatable now!
Wow...what a beautiful song...good God they sound amazing live...so nice to see a real live performance !!!
It’s simply a beautiful song. Can we just say that and be ok with it.
Hands down my favorite performance of this song. One of the best of all time. Listened to this a thousand times.
Just a beautiful song. What more can I say?
One of the best songs I have ever listen to...beautiful and emotional
Once again, the absolute best! "Shake hands laughing." Come on, can you dig it? Wow!
My god, these guys are fucking amazing!!! Truly talented. One of my favorite bands
Gabe Giordano Me too Gabriel!
I didn't realize how much I loved this band until they were on the show last weekend.
Dave W Man David! These guys made alot of good music! I love to listen to them after work. God bless you Brother.
Wow powerful song ernie Johnson from TNT brought me here RIP kobe an gigi bryant
Every cell in my body is slowly dancing their way to stillness as I take in these frequencies. Man, a great song to be played when the final goodbye comes in.
The young lady on the violin needs to be a permanent member, guys. I have seen her back up a number of artists, especially Mary Gauthier, one of the most talented people in music today. I have forgotten the young ladies name, but man, is she talented! Hire her immediately.
Believe that is their sister.
@@tomkenney8075 No, not their sister. Her name is Tania Elizabeth, she's a member of their touring band, but took maternity leave last year.
@@xoErBear12xo my bad. Their sister played with them in Ames, IA last year. Piano and vocals
When my body won't hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Will I be ready?
When my feet won't walk another mile?
And my lips give their last kiss goodbye?
Will my hands be steady when I lay down my fears, my hopes, and my doubts?
The rings on my fingers, and the keys to my house
With no hard feelings?
When the sun hangs low in the west
And the line in my chest won't be kept held at bay any longer
When the jealousy fades away
And it's ash and dust for casual lust
And it's just hallelujah
And love in thoughts and love in the words
Love in the songs they sing in the church
And no hard feelings
Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Mmm, hmm
When my body won't hold me anymore
And it finally lets me free
Where will I go?
Will the trade winds take me south through Georgia grain?
Or tropical rain?
Or snow from the heavens?
Will I join with the ocean blue?
Or run into a savior true?
And shake hands laughing
And walk through the night, straight to the light
Holding the love I've known in my life
And no hard feelings
Lord knows they haven't done much good for anyone
Kept me afraid and cold
With so much to have and hold
Under the curving sky
I'm finally learning why
It matters for me and you
To say it and mean it too
For life and its lovely nest
And all of its ugliness
Good as it's been to me
I have no enemies
I have no enemies
I'll have no enemies
I have no enemies
Thank you for this!!!!
WOW -- does hit home -- husband passed away 9/23/17 -- pray he was ready
I am so sorry. I hope you find peace. Love and peace to you.
I've been repeating this the whole evening. It's soothing to me. Calms my nerves
Love these guys and this is one that really hits home for me.
The lyrics harmony bango true blue grass poetry..powerful
Played during my brain surgery.
love this song. beautiful!
I found these guys weeks ago. 2 days ago I put on CZcams videos and got in the tub. "Die then grow" came on. 'My Anita" they were singing. My name.! Sweet! ; )'
Sorry I posted a lot. I get high a lot, and this is my favorite version...so I watch it a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Michael Henderson Yup. Me too
such a beautiful song
Never has a song hit me harder than when I heard this song in the HBO documentary and the brothers get destroyed by Rick Ross' suggestion to alter it in some way..... Never have I heard a more perfect piece of music....... Pure fucking genius...... Pure human bliss........
I don’t think he wanted to change it, he wanted to do another song right after and they were in a really emotionally vulnerable state and nonplussed at the suggestion.
Beautiful-Moving-Profound
Just WOW
Maybe the best version I’ve heard?? Why doesn’t Scott always harmonize more often on this?! It adds an extra layer of beauty and “pureness” wish more people thought this way
This is an incredible live performance. +1.
Trevor Kampmann ×10 Bro.
This song resonates with me so deeply, as they played this while my Mother & I listenedAlong to PHC one evening - not long before she passed. Touching my heart so every timeI hear it now.
Elizabeth Gallahan My prayers to you girl.
Elizabeth Gallahan She is with Jesus! I can't wait to meet her. Soon baby
I've picked this as my ending song,fits me so well 😢😮it's so fitting for anyone💔❤️🩹💯
Just discovered this song and this group,just love it.will be binging on this band all night.🇬🇧👍
I'm so in love with this
Great songwriting.
I could not love this more!
Flawless
This is such a beautiful performance! Love this song so much
Beautiful.
This singer has a most beautiful voice❤
Play this at my funeral. Hopefully it won't be needed for another 25 or 30 years.
Amen and same.
I listen and say, perfect! Let me think of this so g each and every day. Thank you. Avett Brothers
Love these guys and gal and the new PHC with Chris Thiele! OMG, they are incredible! and so is the new show
Sydney Reichman I came here to give you a personal thumbs up!👍
I listen to this very personal song every day sometimes more bless u for this it means the world for Me
Simply gorgeous. Stunningly beautiful lyrics.
My favorite performance
What a performance!
Gorgeous. Thank you.
Simply wonderful. :)
Arrangements make all the difference. This is one. ❤️
Beautiful. Thank you!
Who are these 65 people who dislike this song? If you don’t like the Avett Brothers then don’t listen to them
Sad I lost out on their upcoming concerts
Will I join with the ocean blue
or run into, a savior true
& shake hands laughing.
And walk through the night
straight to the light, holding the love I've known in my life.
And No Hard Feelings
still listen every day God Bless you enjoyed the News yeas music
One of the best songs ever written
Absolutely terrific. Outstanding
Love it and love the Avett brothers !
Beautiful So simply put, yet profoundly moving.