Willie Nelson Comforts Grieving Fans With Track About Loss

May 26, 2020 by apost team

Willie Nelson and his music have transcended musical categories and even generations. Adored by millions of fans worldwide, the 85-year-old country music legend continues to compose, record, and perform.

One of his most recent songs has touched the hearts of many. "Something You Get Through" speaks to the process of grieving for a loved one who has died. Inspired by a conversation with a friend who was struggling to deal with just such a loss, Nelson reflects that grieving isn't something someone gets over, but something someone gets through

The song is part of his 73rd album. With that long line of experience behind him, Nelson knows how to deliver a song so it conveys exactly the tone and meaning he wants. The official music video for "Something You Get Through" proves his understated power.

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Nelson sits and firmly but quietly sings the song into a microphone while his band plays softly in the background. The camera pans around the musicians and the instruments. There are no bright flashing lights or trick photography.

The video feels mellow and intimate, like the song itself. Since the subject is so close to so many people's hearts, hearing Nelson's voice flow over the music feels soothing and comforting.

One must consider that at 85, Nelson himself must have lost people close to him. Indeed one can hear the sorrow in his voice as he sings. It is as if this song is a gift to his fans because he can empathize with every one of them who has gone through this kind of pain.

In the video, Nelson does look his age, with his famous braid grown white and telltale lines on his face. But his voice and talent are as strong as ever, and he intends to tour with his band as circumstances allow. Certainly he will have no trouble filling stadiums.

Part of Nelson's appeal has always been that no matter how meteoric his rise in music stardom has been, he always seemed like a regular person. He never appeared to get too proud. His warm, approachable style never varied.

"Something You Get Through" continues that tradition. We have no trouble believing how sincere Willie is when he sings these comforting words. He's been there, and he's willing to share advice with others who are there now.

Have you ever lost someone close to you? If so, how did listening to Nelson's song make you feel? Let us know in the comments and be sure to pass this article along to your loved ones!