Nolan Taylor - 'Darkness' (Truthful Sessions)

Here we have Nolan Taylor performing his original song "Darkness" in Charleston, West Virginia.

Last March I went up to visit a friend in West Virginia who happens to be one of the co-owners of the great Youtube channel that is RadioWV. We hung out for a couple of days and recorded some talented musicians in West Virginia as well as Kentucky. Needless to say it was a great trip and this video is just one of the great things that came out of that week. Hope y’all enjoy this session with the talented Nolan Taylor!

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[Timbo]

01/19/04 was my first clean day. Over 20yrs now by the grace of God

[BrandonSiff-lbur]

The older I get the more I love music like this 1 voice 1 guitar and 1 man like me all alone on his own

[johnboy]

I'm sitting in my vehicle staring thru the windshield into my garage at my project car... feining for more with my babies and wife inside the house wishing I would have never touched it again... it's such a dark road never feeling like your good enough in any aspect in life. Being a father a husband a friend... say a prayer if you read this for those lost wanting to come home from the dark me included....

[TheLivingorUndead]

I've never heard a song that describes depression so perfectly. This is an absolutely beautiful work of art.

[NikkiHaywoodiammine]

I think most of us can feel this in are soul ❤

[PIRUBUNTU]

I think this is my single favorite song I've ever found. As a musician and a life long music guy that's a hell of a testament. This song speaks to parts of my soul I'd accepted I'd never find venues for. Alas, here you are. I love you nolan taylor. Deeply.

[cameronleaverton-rmdd]

16 months clean... I still have problems. Life sober isn't any easier, but I have purpose. That's enough to keep me moving forward. Love yall

[plt]

Here in 2025 and still listening to this gem on new year to all who appreciate true talent like this❤

[jharris]

I listen to this song everyday. 2 weeks sober from alcohol. Trying to keep my pocket watch open looking at the warmth and the smiles from my wife and kids. God bless you Nolan

[chrisrowe]

I lost my brother and best friend to the darkness, and now its creeping in on me aswell. Brother your music is saving lives. Atleast it has me fighting for it. Thx brother

[vandalligraphy]

I just heard this for the first time. I’ll be honest…. I had to sit in silence for a while after it was over. Dead quiet. I just sat there. And then I wept. And wept.
I fight a war every day. Every second I’m awake I am fighting tooth and nail. And I’m not alone. There are thousands of us.. millions…. though we know the outcome, we fight.
Ironic isn’t it, The enemy we battle is the savior we seek.
Sir thank you for your song. Your voice. You have no idea, or maybe you do, the impact this song will have. Addiction is real.

[lauramorella]

Those are some lucky trees, getting a free Nolan Taylor concert!

[garyhurley]

"Cut me down and hold me." Makes me cry everytime

[JamesNewman]

Lookin’ out my window
Wishing I was sober
Imagery is vivid
I get lost inside my own head

Now and then I’m spaced out
I’ve got so much on my mind
So many thoughts a runnin’
Me out of my own time

Every day I feel it
Some sort of darkness movin’ in
And honey I’m so sorry
If you ever find me cold and stiff

Cut me down just hold me
Wont you kiss me on my head
Nothing I’ve ever done’s to hurt you
Your love’s the only things that helped

I can hear all them whispering pines
And that sweet feel of a perfect moonlight
And who I see out through the blinds
It’s the warm of the ?smile?

But that shadow always lingers
It’s coming creeping around the bend
It’s been waiting just to hold me
Just to hold me in ?movin?

How can I leave me be
Your loves the only thing that’s helped
I swear my pocket watch is closing
And it’s sending me to hell

I can hear all them whispering pines
And the sweet feel of a perfect moonlight
And who I see out through the blinds
It’s the warm of the

Lookin’ out my window
Wishing I was sober

[production]

You save people who are ready to give up. Please never stop making music.

[LennyNewman]

Please keep on singing as long as you can. I love em all.

[heathermcclellan]

I thought 68 was what best described everything I could never say. THIS! This is the one. No tune has ever made me hurt, and heal all at the same time. Going through a failed marriage, relapse, trying to be the mother that my own mother could never be. If only I could love myself the way the darkness loves me. You are a hell of a musician, but man are you a magician too. Your voice, it’s magic. Thank you for making this ol girl feel alive for once in a very long time.

[GratephulBear]

I've been sober for 3 years, 5 months, and 1 day1... I can imagine hearing it back then for the first time, and I feel like it would hit me the exact same as it does today. THAT is magic. THAT is art. THAT is REAL MUSIC. Thank you Nolan, I still cry when I hear this song after 2 years and it's a reminder why I am still here today.

If you're reading this, don't give up. I swear it gets better, just make someone smile today. Hit me up if you ever need to talk. We've got this. One day at a time.
♥

[Cmusic]

This might be the realest song ever written. Thank you.

[daleford]

I'm 50 years this Saturday..I'm a single dad ..served 4 years in army..tried to be "better" and it's nice to know there's people out there like me..