Jason Isbell - If We Were Vampires Lyrics

R.I.P. Kobe Bryant.

Beautiful song. From ear to my heart ...

The most beautiful of songs. Except. I wish my woman would proceed me. I've been there, and I wouldn't wish that on anyone. I can handle it. She deserves better.

The theme of this song is part of why I dont do the whole love another person thing.

this song give me goosebumps every time. love it

Best love song ever written

"Or the mercy in your sense of right and wrong" Brilliant, just absolutely f'ing brilliant.

greatest love song ever written

I only listened to this because my crush said he liked this song

I’ve never had the pleasure of being able to share these words with one individual. Instead, this is how I feel for my closest friends. Friends who were more family to me than I’ve really ever had. The thought of losing them tears me up inside, and I think I can get a grasp of what this feels like.

It's not the long, flowing dress that you're in
Or the light coming off of your skin
The fragile heart you protected for so long
Or the mercy in your sense of right and wrong
It's not your hands searching slow in the dark
Or your nails leaving love's watermark
It's not the way you talk me off the roof
Your questions like directions to the truth

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
Or one day you'll be gone

If we were vampires and death was a joke
We'd go out on the sidewalk and smoke
And laugh at all the lovers and their plans
I wouldn't feel the need to hold your hand
Maybe time running out is a gift
I'll work hard 'til the end of my shift
And give you every second I can find
And hope it isn't me who's left behind

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
Or one day you'll be gone

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
One day you'll be gone

One of the greatest songs I have ever heard

This song makes me happy.... BC I just broke up with my GF. 😭 I loved her so much.

I heard this song for the first time at camp like 2 months ago. And I just felt it I loved the lyrics and the sound and I've been trying to find it thank God I found it.

I've had this massive crush on this beautiful, and hilarious girl for a little over a year, and recently she told me that she had liked me too, and everything was perfect when we got together 4 days ago. Today she told me that she preferred when we were friends, and we could mess around with no pressure and it wasn't awkward. I agreed, but that still broke my heart. My dad showed me this song, and I found it and it just made me feel so broken and destroyed, but it's okay because of this song and others. If you've read this, thanks for listening to my rant.

My Roblox gf got shot in Phantom Forces

;_;

I had a love like this and I messed it up I'll never forgive myself for it

I love this song so much 🥰 my parents love it too!😊

Finding someone, who can hear isbells name and say, "Hey, I know him! I love his music!" Is a great feeling.. since he isn't a huge artist like .. Ariana G, not everyone can hear his name and smile. Finding the person who will smile at his name is incredible! because you can instatnly relate.. just my thought's.

One of the best songwriters of all time

Just got introduced to this brilliant man by Yellowstone! What a beautiful song 💖

I am a long time Tom Petty fan with the honor of seeing him numerous times in concert. I used to tell everyone that the reason I would see every tour of his was because you never knew when it would be the last one. Then Oct. 1, 2017 happened. I remember crying when the news broke. I had always asked who would fill that void when that day happened but never really had an answer. I was a fan of Isbell before that day, but since then he has been the one to fill that void. I realize now how lucky we are to see someone as talented as Jason Isbell and watching as others discover his music. I can't wait to see him in concert once again in the next month and hope to see many more tours in the future.

Real truth! We've got 53 years together. Not looking forward to the end! Sad song!

Phil King is my vampire lover

Break my heart why dont you. Just RIP it out and stomp on it. It's yours anyway. It always will be. No matter how much you hurt me. No matter how much time passes. Just RIP it out and do what you wish. 🐼🐻

Sigh, ok guitar...one more time, you and me, we're learning this song

I just cried instantly, never knew such a song can hit me in diff a type of spot perfectly.

This song reminds me how hard it is to lose someone, a friend, a lover, a family member. When someone is important to you, it's even harder to lose them.

Hardest hitting song in a long time...Pure Gold writing...

Earth to Anza brought me to discover this song and I don't regret. Such a bittersweet beautiful song. Love the lyrics.

Brings me to tears every time, god damn

Who else is here from Earth to Anza?

this song is good

I think the depth of this song only truly hits home for people that are the in soulmate kind of love. I’m so lucky to be one of those. Such a deep song...

yeah, wish i had someone to love (or someone love me) this much

The best song writer of this generation what a voice also

One day, she was gone. And I wouldn't have it any other way. My one quibble with this song is the hope that he'd go first. I wouldn't put her through that. Awesome song...

This song makes me think of my sister who passed before I ever got to meat her

You guys are legendary

This is shattering.

Well that's just heartbreaking.

Here from Rhett and Link

I lost my dad to a brain tumor 11 years ago. He and my mother were married for 40 years and they cherished one another every day. Now my mother is the one who has to spend her days alone. Eleven years is a long time. Yet, I can't listen to this song without feeling that gut punch, and having the tears well up. Yet its somehow a cathartic gut punch because I keep listening, over and over. Love your partners, friends, spouses, family... its important.

It's not the long, flowing dress that you're in
Or the light coming off of your skin
The fragile heart you protected for so long
Or the mercy in your sense of right and wrong
It's not your hands searching slow in the dark
Or your nails leaving love's watermark
It's not the way you talk me off the roof
Your questions like directions to the truth

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
Or one day you'll be gone

If we were vampires and death was a joke
We'd go out on the sidewalk and smoke
And laugh at all the lovers and their plans
I wouldn't feel the need to hold your hand
Maybe time running out is a gift
I'll work hard 'til the end of my shift
And give you every second I can find
And hope it isn't me who's left behind

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
Or one day you'll be gone

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
One day you'll be gone

Will be married forty years come January........to someone I love so much.......a lifetime gift from a good and great God.....a God I see everyday in her.....my beloved Teresa.

You're a lucky man.

Rhett from Rhett and Link brought me here

If we were Vampires tragic and cerebral at the same time . We need more Jason Isbell .

Okay so, if there are any mistakes in grammar or something, I am sorry but I am emotional and not a native speaker.

A few days ago, my dad came to me and told me, my grandpa is going to die soon. He is very old and every part of his body hurts and so does his soul,after his sister died. He can't even take on his socks by his own and my father often needs to feed him. In Second world war, he was still a child but got injuried on his hips. So now,he can't go without having pain. His health is bad for years now, but two months ago, he still was kind of happy, at least it seemed like he was. But my dad told me, that the last time, he was with my grandpa, he said to my father, he wants to have wings, so he can visit his sister in heaven. It makes us sad, because we love him,but also, we have to accept, that his time will be over soon. He don't have the motivation to live anymore and so his heart will stop one day. And thats okay, kind of. It's sad, but at any time, every human will die. His pain will end and a endless time with people who they loved and who were gone before, will start. My grandfather always used to say: Death isn't a bad thing, unless you are afraid of it. And that's true. Enjoy the time, you are having with your loved one, but let them go in peace,when their time in heaven starts.
I love you, grandpa
Ich liebe dich,Opa

Brilliant! Perfect song...💞 Thank you Spotify recommendations

It’s like someone making love to my ears

Birdwatcher's Digest brought me here.

I LOVE YOUR SONGS!!!!me and my dad listen to them

This is the story of my life😎

First time I heard this song was on my way to work the morning I found out I was gonna be a father, it brought me to tears, I will never forget it.

OHMIGOODENESS! I LOOOVE THIS SONG

This song is so beautiful it inspires me..... i absolutely cannot wait for my love, i kinda fell in love with someone but hes in bootcamp and then he will be in the army... i miss you, chrisaroo <3

As good a lyric as I've ever heard in a song.

I love this song 💗

I think this song is about to people who love each other but because of differences they can't stay together

I think this song is about embracing death

What a great time to be alive

why do I get an ad for Sam Hunt before I listen to the likes of Jason Isbell

This song is phenomenal

I had 42 years with my soulmate and she crossed over in January. It is the hardest road I’ll ever travel till I'm
back with my love Tracey.

I hope you can find solace in the love you shared and the memories. Sometimes that's all we're allowed. I lost my brother at 42, and every day is a struggle. My heart bleeds for you.

I'm so sorry for your loss 💖

Every time I read this, Robert, I think about you and your Tracy... And I think about me and my Tara, and how one of us will eventually be like you. And I'm really sorry!

Stay strong

Lyrics:

It's not the long, flowing dress that you're in
Or the light coming off of your skin
The fragile heart you protected for so long
Or the mercy in your sense of right and wrong
It's not your hands searching slow in the dark
Or your nails leaving love's watermark
It's not the way you talk me off the roof
Your questions like directions to the truth

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
Or one day you'll be gone

If we were vampires and death was a joke
We'd go out on the sidewalk and smoke
And laugh at all the lovers and their plans
I wouldn't feel the need to hold your hand
Maybe time running out is a gift
I'll work hard 'til the end of my shift
And give you every second I can find
And hope it isn't me who's left behind

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
Or one day you'll be gone

It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
One day you'll be gone

So, so, so beautiful. And the fact that Amanda Shires sings along makes it just lovely.

It's not the long, flowing dress that you're in
Or the light coming off of your skin
The fragile heart you protected for so long
Or the mercy in your sense of right and wrong
It's not your hands searching slow in the dark
Or your nails leaving love's watermark
It's not the way you talk me off the roof
Your questions like directions to the truth
It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
Or one day you'll be gone
If we were vampires and death was a joke
We'd go out on the sidewalk and smoke
And laugh at all the lovers and their plans
I wouldn't feel the need to hold your hand
Maybe time running out is a gift
I'll work hard 'til the end of my shift
And give you every second I can find
And hope it isn't me who's left behind
It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
Or one day you'll be gone
It's knowing that this can't go on forever
Likely one of us will have to spend some days alone
Maybe we'll get forty years together
But one day I'll be gone
One day you'll be gone

Really good. See U tonight in Odense.

This song is a masterpiece. It is a subtle reminder that we should make the best of everyday and be grateful no matter what! Eucharisteo!

am in love 😢😢😢😢😢

Love it

Profound.

This fuckin song😭😭😭

I can't listen to this song without crying.

I am doing this song on the piano 😀

Wow! Unbelievable lyrics. Beautifully written. Definitely makes you think.......

We're never really gone! ♾ This is Eternal

This is adorable <3

One of the most beautiful songs I've heard in years.... the lyrics....

AWESOME song!

Whats the symbol at the end?

True Love.

This song makes me sad because it’s kinda true in 40 years ya might be gone and so might I.

A truly beautiful song.

My dad loved this song and I did too... He passed yesterday...

I'm so, so sorry. It breaks my heart to hear that. I wish you the best picking up the pieces and putting them back together. You got this!

Darkn Twisted I just saw your reply 6 months later. I’m starting to hang in there (: thank you for the support

Thank you so much! Beautiful in so many ways. Thanks again

working off of others music lead you to feeling like something mythic.

This song touches my soul...cherish every second of life

This is going to be one of those songs that I love but can’t listen to. Married 25 years. He’s retired (police) due to serious health problems. So yeah. I’ll be saving this one for the days I need to cry.

Or, as my mum did when she introduced me to this song - this can be the "I can't put it in words, but this is how I feel" song you share with him.

I lost both to my parents to cancer with in 3 years of each other . They spent 40 years + together but when my mom died my father gave up . I hear so much of what he told me in those 3 years about how he felt about my mom in this song . I listen to it 3 times and have yet to get thru it with out tears . This is the mark of a true craftsman at his art when they can punch you in the heart with words . Thank you Mr Isbell for the tears !

11 months on I hope there is a healing with a holding on and a letting go

I’m so sorry 😔 I just lost my girlfriend and it has been a rough time since.

Its beautiful. Only word that makes sense to describe it to me. Sad but beautiful.

Forgive my ignorance, but what kind of music genre is this? I just love this

It's just beautiful...no genre required.  Some things can not be classified.  Isbell is typically country.

The Album won for Best Americana

country. it's country.

Yes, it's really good country. It's not the pop country that spews out of Nashville.

this song + up

Sorry for writing this novel but in the least expected places i guess its warranted to spill our feelings. My name is Diego. My high school sweet heart and me have been together 8 years. We were getting into the age where we were starting to talk about marriage. We both had good jobs and everything seemed good. January 6th of 2017 I was struck with an illness that has no cure. Out of the blue. Like if something put a spell on me and changed my life 360 degrees. Suddenly when my skies were blue and everything seemed promising my skies darkened. I was thrown in a pool of confusion in not knowing what could've brought on this sickness. Didn't help that the doctors did not believe me and delayed my treatment to the point of it becoming permanent. A little over year later, i've had to walk an amazingly hard road. Every day is a blessing because it can be my last. But right by me has been an amazing woman that has never left my side. I have lost it all but she has stayed because i guess she said what keeps her here is something that no money or health problem can take away from me. The love i have for her. I don't know where id be if she wasn't here but i know that today the reason why i'm writing these words on a youtube video comment section is because of her. She's been keeping me afloat. People would tell me that i was the strongest son of a gun they knew......the have no idea what kinda of bravery and strength lies in this 5'4 little woman that has been by my side through the darkest valley ive gone through. This song has had some type of power that said that i needed to write this here. Share it with other souls that are called to the beautiful art this gentleman has made. I hope that like the song sais. You can really share this time, thats a flash, with someone you love. Because it makes this game we call life worth it. If you took the time to read this thank you. Do me a favor and keep me and my girl in your thoughts or prayers. Id gladly appreciate it.

Thank you for sharing. Sending all of the love while you go through this.

Thoughts are with you, as shallow as that may sound. Your post evoked a powerful emotional response.

Beautifully written; I hope that a year out from your trials life has gotten better for you

Am praying for you. Don't know if you'll see this but I would love an update of how you are doing.

Sending you guys love. Enjoy the time you have, whether it's 30 days or 50 years. I send good wishes and love to you both.

Maybe time running out is a gift....

One of the greatest lines ever written.

Bobby McGraw It's so deep people can't see that far. And that's OK.

Yes yes yes!!!

I am glad this album won something at the Grammys.

Congratulations on the Grammy Award, well deserved.

This song has caused me to revaluate my actions in my marriage and those things that I allow to divide us. Life is too short, and love is too important. I want my wife to have a long and full life, but I do hope that she leaves me behind. I don't want her to have to navigate this place alone.