Hattie The Mercenary this song I used to live heard it almost 32 years ago and it hit a string in me and it never sunk in until I sobered up its about what I was an alcoholic still hits me right in the center of soul till this day.
Music is so genuinely amazing. Seriously.. nothing else is there for you other than music. Music is such a powerful thing.. I can't even explain it. I remember sitting in my mustang crying because I lost my home and had no place to go, my stuff was in my car, I was in debt with credit cards and had nothing saved up, one of my dogs passed away.. this song played and it wiped my tears away.
Man! Social Distortion has so many songs that hit home for me. I don’t think that I could ever pick just one favorite, but Ball & Chain is definitely one of them.
I was raised on songs like this... If ever I begin down a path to failure, I know I won't be alone. Even if my depression comes back. I spent years being suicidal depressed until I finally could push it away, and songs like this helped me every step of the way.
Been a Social D fan since they hit the scene years ago on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood back in "the day". Ball and Chain is a song that has be there with me through good times, bad times, glad times, lonely and sad times. And is here for me again tonight in a very confussing time in my life. This song is "timeless". Social D is timeless. They are a band that has they're own unique style. They fit many music genres. Rock, Punk, Rock a billy and a little Ska. Great clean music. Rock on!
I keep coming back to this... Even if you're not down and out, you will definitely remember a time when you were. And this song makes it all better, no matter what.
its been 10 years and 1000 tears...............Im singing to myself theres got to be another way. Some times there is. Sometimes not. RIP to my bros who never made it to see.
you're going to find out later a lot of people felt the same way you did . I didn't hear my first social distortion song til i was 27 and I was like man I wish i heard them when i was younger because this was how i felt then and thought i was alone but i wasn't . there's a whole world out there kid, live and love
Aside from suffering from a wounded life for 15 years until 2010, this year 2012 is by far my favorite year ever. Thumbs up if you listen to this song this year and you feel vindicated in your life and you dedicate this song to that.
I lost my dad today, on my mom's birthday less than a year after losing her, too, and suffer every day from a debilitating neurological condition (the "ball and chain" I've always related to so much in this song). Life is hard for everyone; don't let people tell you you don't have real problems. I count myself lucky that I was so close to my parents and didn't take them for granted, and that, like I told them both, they raised me better than to fall apart at their loss in the turnover of the human life cycle, but that doesn't make their loss any less painful, it only makes me strong enough to go on in spite of it, and to live in a meaningful, joyful way that I hope will vindicate their efforts in teaching me to be a good person. Maybe these events are the spur I needed to reach a new level of maturity and compassion. My heart goes out to everyone who is listening to this in tough times. Your ancestors survived 3.5 billion years, through apocalypse after apocalypse, so you could be here. You're stronger than you know. Good luck, my friend-Yes, I mean you specifically reading this right now-Grasp that strength inside you and find the good life you deserve. No matter who you are, you're important to someone, even if it's just the guy at the liquor store who recognizes you, and you deserve happiness, security, and love, and if you reach out to others with all you have within you, these tough times will pass as surely as the rain.
The one friend I had (who also had autism, I met him in my speech program) no longer goes to my school, so school has been kind rough lately. We never get to hang out. We both listened to a lot of Bullet for My Valentine and Social D. So it always reminds me of him when I hear this song. Even when everyone was turning their back on me and laughing at me, he was still there. Until me and him get to hang out. Social D will have to get me through.
i was the exact same as you in school, and don't let it get to you. it honestly get's better. i know highschool is hell, being an outcast never makes it easy, but your not alone, there are hundreds of us out there just like you.
my (late) mom and dad were addicted to heroine now I'm sitting in my apartment with about 7 empty bottles a beer lying around...like father like son huh.
on the bottom of the gulf of mexico, trapped with my leg crushed and no way to save myself I prayed for the serenity to die in peace and right there Jesus took away my ball and chain.
mitch gann Its a shame our prideful hearts are so hardened that a lot of times it takes tragedy for us to seek the Lord but the road doesn't matter only the destination.. I know I fought him for years
take away this ball and chain.. i'm so lonely, sick and tired and i can't take anymore pain. I'm born to lose and destined to fail. Please take away this ball and chain.. I wish i could so somewhere in peace and tranquil place, play this song, sing loud, dance, laugh and cry all alone.. I cant even do that for next 3 and half years.. Life's been a coaster of hell.. i dont wanna die and i don't wanna live this way either. I don't have a choice but to live anyhow.. Live like a livingdead..
This song sings about the years I suffered from severe depression mainly coming from my severe teen agnst years. Thank God listening to this song helps, and its funny that I'm listening to this and writing a journal about a good friend who helped me get over this. The title I'm writing is called through thick and thin (A divine connection).
i was once like you. but i found my place and i found my music too. you will be the person everybody rememmbers. you will be one of the only people who hasnt dramatically changed there lives just to fit in, you will be known for that, just as i am. good luck my brother hidden in the back!
this song gets me in fucking tears. feels like my heroin and alcohol addiction...to the t....was just sitting and praying in my broken down chevy, to not let this ball and chain ruin my new life with my baby and my little wife.. was in the exact dingy hotel room situation last week. this songs getting me through..
If you have not been there then you're lucky but you do miss out on understanding this song a wee bit lol I'll say, at least one rock bottom is worth listening to this tune with a clear head. Raising a glass of water to the Ness. Cheers. ;)
I wish I could thank Mike Ness personally for writing this song and helping the tears come out of my eyes giving me a great relief from my pain thanks Mike
About to go play a live feed for my band, the Loft Lizards .... knew the lyrics, but jussssssst learned to sing & play this today ... also about to hit up a rehab for alcohol abuse & mental illness ..... fuckin love this post yo 🙌🙌🙌🎶🎶🎶❤️😷🤦♂️ fuck covid19 ... lost like 4 shows already ....
this song kept me going when i had a crystal meth problem. i was constantly stealing shit and in general being an asshole. but i'd listen to this song, and just wish i could get rid of my addiction. and one day, i did kick the shit. and now i feel alot better.
This song reminds me of my grandfather's life. He died recently of a stroke, he had brain cancer and his brain stated bleeding massivly. His first vehicle was a 1964 Chevrolet.
Hey Man i know exactly how you feel I'm glad that this song helps you and everyone else that cares to listen. Keep on going man and never give in or give up. Good luck
hey brother, i was that kid in highschool, no one knows why we are weird kids including ourselves and no one wants to be the weird kid but that is what rock, heavy metal, and punk is all about man its a huge community of fucking weirdos and we love eachother bro hang in there youll be all right never thought it would be that way i always thought life would suck forever but today i have kicked heroin have an amazing woman and a good job and my car sucks and im so content with life. Hang in there!
You have your whole life ahead of you. I know it may seem bad, nut it really isn't. I remember the outsiders from high school and many of them are now very successful. Keep your head up!!!
Just remember High School is TEMPORARY!!! That is NOT how it is in the real world!! People can be so cruel and oppressive in High School. But just know that when u get out-its so much different! Keep on keeping on!! You'll be great after!!!!
I love this song I listen to this when im down I saw them play a few months ago I drew the skelly symbol and asked the piano player to take it to mike and ask him to sign it when I got it back mike wrote to jake great work your friend mike ness x_____x
no matter what a person has, a birth defect, looks, illness, etc. the onlything that matters is whether you have a big heart or a kind soul...... hope you make friends at ur skool
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This is my new anthem to my recovery. Sober today for 51 days by the grace of god 🙏🏽
That's how I ingest this song bro. I don't get the lost love references but I guess to each's own interpretation.
Yes ! Props man.
Ik im 11 months late but nice job and i hope u have continued on with being sober! Keep up the work man!!
god bless man hope youre still clean. just threw away 5 months.its.such.a.struggle.
emma jackson thank you. Just past Six months!!!
To all those who voted the song down.. You haven't been there, and don't understand.
I go to this song when life gets so fucked up. Who else does?
I do.
I have ever since I was little. I love it
Hattie The Mercenary this song I used to live heard it almost 32 years ago and it hit a string in me and it never sunk in until I sobered up its about what I was an alcoholic still hits me right in the center of soul till this day.
I do too
Hattie The Mercenary No shit this song makes people come here.
Music is so genuinely amazing. Seriously.. nothing else is there for you other than music. Music is such a powerful thing.. I can't even explain it. I remember sitting in my mustang crying because I lost my home and had no place to go, my stuff was in my car, I was in debt with credit cards and had nothing saved up, one of my dogs passed away.. this song played and it wiped my tears away.
Me and daddys song. Rest in peace daddy. July 2nd 2013
Happy New Year sweetie
me and my biggest and best too marrissa,THE BEL_dowdy'S Yeesssh
Marissa Klingert sorry for your loss hun
So sorry for your loss
❤
Man! Social Distortion has so many songs that hit home for me.
I don’t think that I could ever pick just one favorite, but Ball & Chain is definitely one of them.
I was raised on songs like this... If ever I begin down a path to failure, I know I won't be alone. Even if my depression comes back. I spent years being suicidal depressed until I finally could push it away, and songs like this helped me every step of the way.
A broken down 1968 Pontiac Firebird with a bottle of tequila and a woman lost. That's my story.
Doesnt have to BE.. Re-write your story MAN...I am...10 mos in recovery of a lifetime of FUCKERY...Im 49 and have NEVER felt so beautifully ALIVE❤❤❤❤❤
You know, it's nice when life is bullying you, and then you get to the point where the video is dedicated to you. Truly awesome!
Been a Social D fan since they hit the scene years ago on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood back in "the day". Ball and Chain is a song that has be there with me through good times, bad times, glad times, lonely and sad times. And is here for me again tonight in a very confussing time in my life. This song is "timeless". Social D is timeless. They are a band that has they're own unique style. They fit many music genres. Rock, Punk, Rock a billy and a little Ska. Great clean music. Rock on!
I keep coming back to this... Even if you're not down and out, you will definitely remember a time when you were. And this song makes it all better, no matter what.
I sing this to myself every morning before work.
For me it was a broken down old Honda Civic, a shit load of drugs and enough cigarettes to give cancer to an elephant
its been 10 years and 1000 tears...............Im singing to myself theres got to be another way. Some times there is. Sometimes not. RIP to my bros who never made it to see.
you're going to find out later a lot of people felt the same way you did . I didn't hear my first social distortion song til i was 27 and I was like man I wish i heard them when i was younger because this was how i felt then and thought i was alone but i wasn't . there's a whole world out there kid, live and love
Aside from suffering from a wounded life for 15 years until 2010, this year 2012 is by far my favorite year ever. Thumbs up if you listen to this song this year and you feel vindicated in your life and you dedicate this song to that.
The love of my life just walked out on me. I haven't stopped crying since. The worst part is its my fault. The song helps
Been there, done that dude. It seems like it never gets better for so long. But it does.
I’m late but continue on through life.
Looking back makes going forward harder. Hmm this should be a quote.
Dont look back. We're not going that way.
Shout out to my wonderful nephew for introducing me to this song. Love you! 💙
This song has turned my life around 🖤🖤🖤😥 Thank you SD, you are the best and you rock 🎸🤘🔥
I lost my dad today, on my mom's birthday less than a year after losing her, too, and suffer every day from a debilitating neurological condition (the "ball and chain" I've always related to so much in this song). Life is hard for everyone; don't let people tell you you don't have real problems.
I count myself lucky that I was so close to my parents and didn't take them for granted, and that, like I told them both, they raised me better than to fall apart at their loss in the turnover of the human life cycle, but that doesn't make their loss any less painful, it only makes me strong enough to go on in spite of it, and to live in a meaningful, joyful way that I hope will vindicate their efforts in teaching me to be a good person. Maybe these events are the spur I needed to reach a new level of maturity and compassion.
My heart goes out to everyone who is listening to this in tough times. Your ancestors survived 3.5 billion years, through apocalypse after apocalypse, so you could be here. You're stronger than you know. Good luck, my friend-Yes, I mean you specifically reading this right now-Grasp that strength inside you and find the good life you deserve. No matter who you are, you're important to someone, even if it's just the guy at the liquor store who recognizes you, and you deserve happiness, security, and love, and if you reach out to others with all you have within you, these tough times will pass as surely as the rain.
Well said. best of luck to you and keep on keepin on.
Sir, you are respected beyond. I love this anthem, but yours is greater.
AMEN. Take it from me, I'm a former wounded soul of 15 years, and this year 2012 is my favorite year ever!!!!!!!! I like your advice!!!!!!
Yup and Life has me down. Thank you! I needed this
I live playing this on my banjo. It's pretty kick ass.
That's pretty rad!
thats badass
You go Girl!
emily pack rock on
Great band...long live to PUNK ROCK
The one friend I had (who also had autism, I met him in my speech program) no longer goes to my school, so school has been kind rough lately. We never get to hang out. We both listened to a lot of Bullet for My Valentine and Social D. So it always reminds me of him when I hear this song. Even when everyone was turning their back on me and laughing at me, he was still there. Until me and him get to hang out. Social D will have to get me through.
i was the exact same as you in school, and don't let it get to you. it honestly get's better. i know highschool is hell, being an outcast never makes it easy, but your not alone, there are hundreds of us out there just like you.
Been through some hard broken hearts. Ness speaks nothing but truth.
songs about straight addiction....any alcholics or addicts would get that right away
my (late) mom and dad were addicted to heroine now I'm sitting in my apartment with about 7 empty bottles a beer lying around...like father like son huh.
This song is simply beautiful.
Brings me back....thanks 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽
on the bottom of the gulf of mexico, trapped with my leg crushed and no way to save myself I prayed for the serenity to die in peace and right there Jesus took away my ball and chain.
mitch gann Its a shame our prideful hearts are so hardened that a lot of times it takes tragedy for us to seek the Lord but the road doesn't matter only the destination.. I know I fought him for years
This song gives me chills
take away this ball and chain.. i'm so lonely, sick and tired and i can't take anymore pain. I'm born to lose and destined to fail. Please take away this ball and chain.. I wish i could so somewhere in peace and tranquil place, play this song, sing loud, dance, laugh and cry all alone.. I cant even do that for next 3 and half years.. Life's been a coaster of hell.. i dont wanna die and i don't wanna live this way either. I don't have a choice but to live anyhow.. Live like a livingdead..
This is a freaking great song 👍👍🎸
My all-time favorite song.
This song sings about the years I suffered from severe depression mainly coming from my severe teen agnst years. Thank God listening to this song helps, and its funny that I'm listening to this and writing a journal about a good friend who helped me get over this. The title I'm writing is called through thick and thin (A divine connection).
i was once like you. but i found my place and i found my music too. you will be the person everybody rememmbers. you will be one of the only people who hasnt dramatically changed there lives just to fit in, you will be known for that, just as i am. good luck my brother hidden in the back!
this song gets me in fucking tears. feels like my heroin and alcohol addiction...to the t....was just sitting and praying in my broken down chevy, to not let this ball and chain ruin my new life with my baby and my little wife.. was in the exact dingy hotel room situation last week. this songs getting me through..
If you have not been there then you're lucky but you do miss out on understanding this song a wee bit lol I'll say, at least one rock bottom is worth listening to this tune with a clear head. Raising a glass of water to the Ness. Cheers. ;)
perfect song
Finally found it! My prison ticket song.
Thanks for making such an awesome lyrics video. Just put it on my FB. You rock for this!
Thank you for this. Like listening to my own biography. Not down just waiting for this ball and chain to END lol.
This gets me examining my depression of 15 years starting before 2010.
I wish I could thank Mike Ness personally for writing this song and helping the tears come out of my eyes giving me a great relief from my pain thanks Mike
I love flying over the city on an interceptor while listening to this.
I remember laughing so hard when this song came on my playlist when I was taking care of a robotic baby for a child development class.
About to go play a live feed for my band, the Loft Lizards .... knew the lyrics, but jussssssst learned to sing & play this today ... also about to hit up a rehab for alcohol abuse & mental illness ..... fuckin love this post yo 🙌🙌🙌🎶🎶🎶❤️😷🤦♂️ fuck covid19 ... lost like 4 shows already ....
this song kept me going when i had a crystal meth problem. i was constantly stealing shit and in general being an asshole. but i'd listen to this song, and just wish i could get rid of my addiction. and one day, i did kick the shit. and now i feel alot better.
Feeling down today. This helped thanks for posting.
just made my day, thank you.
Been a sd fan since 83 and the songs never get old....
LOL People are all like, "PUNK ROCK IS BAD" and "PUNK ROCK IS ALL ABOUT THE DEVIL" and shit like that.
Screw them, they haven't heard THIS punk song!
This song reminds me of my grandfather's life. He died recently of a stroke, he had brain cancer and his brain stated bleeding massivly. His first vehicle was a 1964 Chevrolet.
yea I love this song
The essence of Rock and Roll
I finally found this song that I heard on saints row 3. It rocks!!!!!
Had my first rejection and it's rough song helps so much
The song that describes me jist a little too well. Love this shit.
just a kick ass song
Richard Brandenburg Even if you aren't sad you can still rock out
Long live punk rock.
thanx 4 makin this vid. I feel down rite now and pissed but this vid helpd me sum. so thanx and keep truckin!
Will forever be the best song ever
I listened to the words to try to understand others who may be going this kind of pain.
I CANT STOP DRINKING
Awesome! Thanks!
Thank God for Punk Rock, man.
Just yes! Thank you.
-Matt’s dad
2nd time around
Thank you for this. I love this song. Take away this ball and chain 🙏
Hey Man i know exactly how you feel I'm glad that this song helps you and everyone else that cares to listen. Keep on going man and never give in or give up. Good luck
Last two days I wrecked my 87 regal classic lost my job and trouble in love her dad what else this song helps thanks social d
I needed that
everyone be talking about their cars and life, but what about the game that introduced us to this masterpiece?SAINT ROW
Bad ass message man...thanks!!!
I know that feeling all too well, I hope you find yourself and some happiness as well someday
im sorry for your loss nobody should have to go that way
OMG - Social Distortion!
Beautiful song. If you can get your hands on "ANOTHER STATE OF MIND", I recommend it. Documentary about the genisis of Social D.
Tired so tired. Born to lose destined to fail.
hey brother, i was that kid in highschool, no one knows why we are weird kids including ourselves and no one wants to be the weird kid but that is what rock, heavy metal, and punk is all about man its a huge community of fucking weirdos and we love eachother bro hang in there youll be all right never thought it would be that way i always thought life would suck forever but today i have kicked heroin have an amazing woman and a good job and my car sucks and im so content with life. Hang in there!
Great song, tells good story
. I sing ball & chain at thunderbird karaoke.
Its ok
the best thing about this song is jamming in 'the building' with my friends its a good song
Chin up kiddo. You will have your day! Rise on your own!
Great video dude! Props.
this is music that speaks to you
Saints Row 3 anyone
really cool song
Thanks man! =D
fucking beautiful. best anthemm...i shoulda played it every day during the bush dark ages. forgot how lovly this was.tytyty for posting.
You have your whole life ahead of you. I know it may seem bad, nut it really isn't. I remember the outsiders from high school and many of them are now very successful. Keep your head up!!!
damn i love this song!
im listening to this for the first time but i have to say its awsome
kick ass live.
Just remember High School is TEMPORARY!!! That is NOT how it is in the real world!! People can be so cruel and oppressive in High School. But just know that when u get out-its so much different! Keep on keeping on!! You'll be great after!!!!
I love this song I listen to this when im down I saw them play a few months ago I drew the skelly symbol and asked the piano player to take it to mike and ask him to sign it when I got it back mike wrote to jake great work your friend mike ness x_____x
2020!!! Of course!!!!!!!!
Nice job!
no matter what a person has, a birth defect, looks, illness, etc. the onlything that matters is whether you have a big heart or a kind soul...... hope you make friends at ur skool
My friend sang this at a bar during kareoke and he was actually good at singing it.
I have to agree with you on this one