Vincent Neil Emerson - Learnin' to Drown (Official Lyric Video)
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- From Vincent Neil Emerson's new album 'Vincent Neil Emerson': orcd.co/vincen...
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Lyrics:
I been sleepin in my car
Been movin fast
But it seems I ain’t gone far
And I can’t believe
What I am
And what I used to be
I’m barely a man and livin’ hard
My father killed himself
My mother hit the bar
Well ain’t it funny
Ain’t it funny how
The world’ll set you free
I spent my whole life
Wonderin’ why I’m down
I don’t feel easy if the blues don’t come around
And my face don’t look right without a frown
Well if you can’t swim
You better learn to drown
I been stealin’ all my meals
I been gettin’ by
Every time the well runs dry
I tell myself
If it don’t kill me
Then I guess I’ll never die
Well I been actin’ like a mule
Cause I’d rather hear you laugh
Than to be here with my mind
And all my thoughts
Well I guess I’ll always be the laughin’ fool
I spent my whole life
Wonderin’ why I’m down
I don’t feel easy if the blues don’t come around
My face don’t look right without a frown
Well if you can’t swim
You better learn to drown
Well I thought about closin’ the door
And endin’ it all
Like my father did before
But it ain’t worth
All the people who won’t see me anymore
Well there ain’t much that lasts too long
All the rights that I took wrong
All the lefts that still ain’t gone
They will be here
Here in my sad bastard song
I spent my whole life
Wonderin’ why I’m down
I don’t feel easy if the blues don’t come around
My face don’t look right without a frown
Well if you can’t swim
You better learn to drown
Directed & Edited by Mike Vanata
Timeless. Fucking. Classic.
Man, if you haven't captured what grief in growth feels like in a single song, I don't think anyone ever has or will. This is songwriting at its purest. A story in a story, with a story to be told. THIS IS COUNTRY MUSIC. Thank you, brother.
That right there is a beauty!
I mean, I didn't ask for a good cry at 2:30 PM on a Tuesday, but here we are.
Absolutely stunning.
i swear, same thing happened to me
Incredibly powerful song.
Old Boy has NAILED IT!!! Incredible song and stunning video.
I heard this song on the radio travelling VA-164 to I-664 North MMBT and it hit pretty hard!
Good Lord that's a powerful song. I gotta go for a walk and cool off after that emotional workout. Damn dust in my eyes
Not qualified to say if this is the best VNE song ever but it’s my absolute favorite one. My parents both died when I was in college from 19-23 and this describes how life feels after something like that to a T. Thanks for making this man
I cant imagine how hard that was. Keep on keeping on .
Vincent has been one of my top 10 artists since his debut album. This song is more than just a song. Thank you VNE for this!
This just brought tears to my eyes, not in a bad way though. Amazing song, thanks. So happy I found your music, all the best to you!
Not Drowning...
Just Waiving 💜💔💜
These new singles are fantastic. Man I am so happy you did Roadrunner with Colter, it introduced me to your amazing music! One of the top young country talents out there in my opinion, some damn fine music y’all make!
Cheers from North of the border 🍻
Feeling some kind of John Prine in here
Only discovered this guy a couple months ago, now one of my fave country artists of all time
Great Song, John Moreland vibes
Fingerpicking is similar
Blaze Foley vibes
My first thought, sounds a lot like “Hang Me in the Tulsa County Stars”
Good stuff, you reached into my heart like Townes music does. So good I wept.
probably one of my favorite songs by VNE - so chillingly honest!
I love you dude. I proud and grateful for you. You have the soul this world he's been desperate for.
Townes Van Zandt would be proud of this guy
BABY BISON, ya gotta be kidding me. Y’all done good
Salve! His voice heals me every damn time! 💙VNE!!
Wow!
VNE song in the hands of Mike Vanata! Heartbreaking.
Thanks dad!
Norway is known for great country skiers , Texas for great artists !
This song gets me every time. This record is gonna be so damn good.
Fan boi love this new jam ❤️
What an excellent album. Great listening!
Did Chris Thile walk into a bar with John Prine? This song is absolutely gorgeous.
This is goddamned brilliant.
Awesome song and singing!
Great body of work
beautiful
This is great. Can't wait for the new album.
Killer
Wisdom
Good stuff brother!
Where u hide this treasures. Not fair to us all
Nice cheery song!
ha ha NOT
@clintmorris3020 said “Old Boy has nailed it!!” That’s the total truth. VNE is an Old Soul!
I feel the same way bro
Brother this makes me think of you
Not that I think that you'd like it, but lyrically I feel it very much struck a chord 😅
The way you deliver the song is awesome! I can feel the emotions. Would you be interested in performing live on Sessions?