This is one of the best songs I've ever heard.

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[kevincz]

Come here for the music, stay for the therapy. Thanks Michael. I know I'm not alone when I say that you have a special way of communicating with your audience.

[timfulton]

I only just realized Dad is the only man who broke my heart. Thank you, Travis Meadows. Healing is good.

[daviddubinsky]

What an interesting guy. This is the quote on Travis' homepage.

An orphan who turned into a preacher,
A preacher who turned into a songwriter,
A songwriter that turned into a drunk,
A drunk that is learning to be a human

[bigisnomis]

My father had first shown me this song about 5 months ago, he always told him how it made him tear up because of how true it was. he passed away less than a month ago. i never understood what this song meant until he passed. this song will always mean the world to me, i miss him so much. Rest in peace dad 1963-2023♥

[wheatthinnsguy]

“The one that holds the grudge carries the burden” Wow that’s one of the realest things I’ve heard in a while

[JNoble-cqbt]

My dad was a truck driver he did what he had to do for the family. I understood that even as child. My dad is 80 now and he is my best friend. Not sure what I'll do when he's gone but I'm not wasting time with rhat rite now. Love your people we are only here for a little while. ❤

[jamess]

It blows me away to hear a song in my ears that I've been listening to in my heart for years.

[petestottsberry]

Man… my favorite time of day. I’m a trucker, guitarist, husband, father. When I shut this rig down at night, I always go straight to your YouTube. I travel with my Gibson CL-50, break it out and watch your stuff. Your soul touches my soul. Thanks!

[tracynourse]

"Going away isn't the solution..."

Wise words. Wherever you go, there you are.

[dave]

“The one that holds the grudge, carry’s the burden.” You sir have nailed it. Thank you.

[crystalgem]

The music in my family died when all the old men did. I'm their daughter and niece and grand child. The only place all their music still exists is in my head. The women didn't usually play the guitars. It's not that we weren't allowed. It just wasn't expected. But now there's no one else. I have to do this. I bought a guitar. All I know is how to hold it. So I was holding it, trying to learn what comes next. But I put it down for a second after watching a couple of your videos. Because I'm so in love with HOW in-love you are with music. Just like me. We don't hear it with our ears. We hear it with our hearts. I see you : )

[repem]

Watched this last night before bed, woke up and watched it again. Powerful stuff, I’m a 17 year old kid and have been going through it a little bit with my parents, haven’t been my best to say the least. You’ve really convinced me that picking up my guitar beats getting in trouble when I need to get away from it all. The true fight is within indeed. Thanks again Michael.

[chrishannon]

“Building a life around my family instead of building my family around my life”. Thats a quote i will not forget. Indirectly we have a lot in common. I started playing at 9, went off the rails a few times. But, yes, I built my life around my family. Loved my Dad more than words can say. Thanks Michael for this particular video. Chris

[rebeccaryland]

Thank you! Nice piece of music! Rebecca Ryland. So beautiful!

[lowcountryfossilhunter]

“The one who carry’s the grudge, carry’s the burden” wow Michael, incredible.

[MrHercules]

Shortly after my son was born I quit over the road trucking. My dad laid into me like never before. Told me I would never be able to "provide for my family". Here we are 10 years later, I'm doing just fine financially and I am home every night by 6:00. Maybe my definition of "providing for my family" is a little different from his.

[FouldsLaQuinta]

Travis and Whiskey Jack on the slide steel. Doesn’t get any better.

[stevelucero]

Almost every boy look up to their father... or at least wants to.... getting older and realizing ones dad is "just a man"... and not this iconic figure is a sobering moment... especially after they've passed. This song is brilliant.

I'd love to hear Chris Stapleton sing this...

[sendasantiguasgiddings]

Wow sideways has some hauntingly beautiful lyrics…..

From the opening line “If I could buy my self a conscience that wasn’t broken” to the heart stopping “I have moments when I act just like my father, the only man that ever broke my heart”

Wow, this is a songwriter that has been seasoned with pain and hurt, and his words cut beneath the layers of our onion heart to get to the center !!! God Bless this man with Peace

[geirgerhardsen]

"unlearn the things I wish I never knew" had my eyes water abit 🥰