I guess you were expecting this to be a long paragraph about something heart-felt. Fooled again..

– ImThatOneWeirdChick @ May 22, 2012

Instead of posting a sob story go out and change what you don't like about yourself. Be nice to your mother. Work hard in school. Luckily you have already recognized your flaws, unlike most people your age. Everyone has flaws, it's just that many fail to recognize them until they are already regretting their past.. In reality, you have the head start. Now all that is left is the will to make it happen.

– Schwartz388 @ May 23, 2012

it very rare to hear a cover thats better than the original

– BirdiVian93 @ May 23, 2012

go to school

– dukester686 @ May 23, 2012

I've always wished I could sing like him!

– powerhopper @ May 23, 2012

Is this considered the Acoustic or Rock version of this song??

– Ashcole29 @ May 23, 2012

I am in the same position except i give my parents hell and they are getting a divorce because of me and all they wanted was for me to be respectful and.......well.......... be a simple man. You can always start fresh, I know that my family in heaven; when they look down at me they wouldn't be proud of the man I am today and that is my incentive to turn my life around and be a simple man.

– 99kowalobear @ May 23, 2012

I'm only listening to this because it's shinedown. It's not a great song, and who are these Lynard ugly hippy guys?

– barriehomeboy @ May 23, 2012

It isn't that they're not happy with you son, it's that they know what you're going to face in the world and they worry for you. You'll find your way, it'll all work out. What ever you choose, just be the best you can be. Good luck to you.

– addlinda1 @ May 23, 2012

Take it from an older man who's been there: 1. You know what's right & wrong, deep inside. Follow that. If you feel ashamed of something, then you shouldn't be doing it. 2. Love others as you love yourself - but remember not to love one more than the other. 3. School or a trade - work hard. Don't take the easy route. In the end, you're only cheating yourself. 4. Women will come & go - treat them well but don't permit yourself to be mistreated. 5. Smile when you look in the mirror.

– whiskeyandashes @ May 23, 2012

I'm going away to college in a few months. All my best friends are leaving, we always drive around blasting this song and singing along to it. I'm going to miss every one of them so much.

– Linkinparkrocker34 @ May 23, 2012

3:04... is that picture of Ronnie Van Zant?

– Lisa1085 @ May 23, 2012

do you do this for advertising or something because on alot of songs i listen to theres always a comment saying this band is good and the link always go to earlyrise i like the band .just curious

– hodgedawelshy @ May 24, 2012

You Better Beleive it!

– crufflerrick @ May 24, 2012

This song always makes me cry.

– ganganeden @ May 24, 2012

Don't worry you can make it, I went threw the exact same thing, and pretty am currently except I am going into the 10th grade but the same thing happened when i was going into 9th grade too. You just have to work through it, actually pretty half of all all ninth graders do this, you have to remember to believe that you can make it, and you will make it. Like the lyrics say "Troubles will come and they will pass." because they will you just have to give them time. You can do it. ;)

– ThePfjj @ May 24, 2012

Yup. Gotta give it to the guy who gave them the song.

– lalder959595 @ May 24, 2012

Damn... Long top comments, Make it simple - Rock !

– xihas24 @ May 25, 2012

Hey guys im in a band called Shelter for the Scarred, we have a song out called "I Hate It", its not the best :) but would love some support in ppl listening to this, been getting alot of Hate for all my efforts, so check out my page. :)

– Shelterforthescarred @ May 25, 2012

Gives me chills...

– Hellgunn90 @ May 25, 2012

381 people are idiots..

– Nick Washum @ May 25, 2012

This song is what my son and I danced to for the 'mother/son' dance at his wedding.  He's in his 30's now, successful, and a fantastic husband and dad. I earned that dance and so did my son.

– kafentzis3 @ May 26, 2012

nice cover

– PWIDaniel @ May 26, 2012

26,522 ppl r fucking deaf and probly blind horrible cover id rather here taylor swift cover this over these fools fucking horrible and this cover should b takin out of the world where no one will have to endure this shit ever again and what the fuck was that he was doing at 2:16

– 5pindownhill @ May 26, 2012