I’m a 47 year old mom of a 6 and 11 year old. Never could stand rap with the hos and f bombs drugs and consumerism. Once my boys get a bit older I’m going to have them listen to you. Life is not about money, or fame. It’s about love family and friends. And to hear that in music today is a rarity. Thanks Tom.

I grew up poor, homeless on multiple occasions, poor like literally didn't eat every day poor. I robbed a bank at 21 years old, got out of prison at 35. I'm 39 now. I have a fairly nice truck, a mortgage, a young (hot) wife, a one-year old, and a good job. I stress every single day about my financial situation and I work incessantly to keep what I have and hopefully retire in comfort one day. Everything I have was hard earned and still I have haters and I'm a nobody. Brother, relish in your accomplishments, stay humble in your approach and shrug off the haters.

Just got into this dudes music recently, quickly realizing he's got the potential to be one of the most important artists of this generation. Music is so influential hes really got a chance at changing the world for the better.

Never be ashamed of success when you EARNED IT!!!! RESPECT!!!!

I'ma 58 year old white christian conservative Trumper- Tom is talented and speaks truth, listened to a dozen of his pieces already. The man has Talent for sure!

I am old enough to be your Father, and you have me in tears. A 50 year old man weeping. You are the truth that the World need to hear. Thank you.

I feel blessed to have found TOM and the hangover family, in the middle of Idaho, at 71, with my wild turkeys and town deers, and now, TOM music to smooth my Soul

You deserve everything you worked hard. True heroes in my eyes. You and Nova rock. Peace peeps ❤❤

i appreciate you bro. each song is different, but they all hit the mark. keep being real and giving indie artists hope

This dudes got a good fucking heart I pray he keeps prospering and everybody who reads this I pray you truly get what your heart truly desires and needs. We need ppl like Thomas he really is a special person in this chaotic world.

I could just keep Tom’s music playing 24/7 and still get something out of each song.

This song made me so emotional. Imagine everything he had to go through in order to make it all by himself and Nova. Will power and character. Stunning!

Why are people hitting the dislike button? This man speaks nothing but the truth. I guess truth hurts?!

This guy seems so genuine. I'm in my fifties, never listened to rap in my entire life because I couldn't understand it. This young man is amazing and should be completely respected for his talent because no one in the entire music industry can come close to him. One of the greatest things is that he remains humble and true to himself. May God continue to bless him.

I'm 12 and am not offended, I'm happy someone is using influence to spread truth

The best thing about your music other than the immense truth you speak is how the lyrics are composed to be perfectly child friendly if anything they tell truths that the next generations needs to here

He knows at this point he deserves everything he's worked for. As he fuckin' should.

I overcame drug addiction and living on the streets. I met my partner while crashing in a warehouse. I graduated college, and got sober. We just celebrated 10 years together. I'm following my dreams of working with indie film producers, and he is working in a hospital now. All my old friends from when I was fkd up or when I was on the streets don't really fw me anymore because I'm pursuing something more. It's hard, but I know your heart is in the right place. Keep fighting forward, your music makes me feel like someone finally gets it. And Nova, your shit is inspirational. Solidarity from New Orleans.

This guy is getting all generations liking his music

I know this was posted a year ago but I found you yesterday. I'll be honest with you I hated rap because of just how filthy and full of fake crap it was, but as soon as I found your music you've become my favorite artist altogether. And I was Linkin Park, Three Days Grace, Disturbed fan I'm just glad to have found someone who is speaking real shit. I'm watching this video, you're more than just your music you honestly look like a really cool dude so thank you. I will be listening to your music out loud in public.

All I got to say is there is a massive difference between selling out and enjoying success. Telling kids that it's cool to drink lean and snort xanax for a pay out is selling out. Making large stacks of cash telling kids they don't need that shit is legit success and there is absolutely zero shame in that. From a fellow Canadian, I'm glad you're doing so well without the record labels' help and I wish you and Nova nothing but great fortune and happiness.

I was lost yesterday, went to bed worried about everything going on in our country, and my life. I saw your video, something told me to, but I didn't click; kept going. I woke up today worried as always, now here I am sharing YOUR music with my wife. Looked at her and my kids, all I had to say "so this is all that really matters". I'm a Nobody, but I do want to say THANK YOU for your music.

This guy has evey generations attention. I'm hooked on his truth!

This guy is one of the best artists I heard. Not because the music and lyrics are fantastic (though they are) but because he's honest, real, genuine. He doesn't pretend to be someone. He changes, grows, and rolls with it. Real, honest talk is the only thing that can save this world.

This is probably the most real and tasteful "I made it" video I have ever watched!

This song makes me feel sad. Anyone who has followed your journey from the beginning knows that you never sold out. If they fucked with you in the beginning, they should understand that you are a work in progress. We all are. Hating because you gained success is not being a real fan. You still speak nothing but truth. Not wanting you to come up is being hateful. I do think a lot of us hope you stay independent so that you can stay true to yourself, but being able to support your family and take care of yourself is not selling out. That's just fake fans and jealous people. If they really cared, they'd be thrilled to see you doing well. Hoping someone stays in their struggles is a shitty way to be. Keep up the grind and I hope you are happier now than you were when things were at their lowest. You have helped so many of us. I believe you rose and took a lot of us with you. Thank you. 💙

This song is the core at why i respect Tom 100% he is genuine and real. You cant find that in todays society let alone with anyone that gets some fame. You can tell hes everything he speaks 👊✊

I love this guy! As a woman in my early 50's, I've never been into rap at all. But, his message is so spot on. Great lyrics. Great melodies. Very unique. He's doing to me what GnR did to get me into Rock in the 90s. Thanks for being you, being true, and keeping it real.

Bet Tom's parents happy cried watching this......your extended family "fans" are all proud of you too Tom!

Tom would be the best friend everyone wish they had.

You didn't sell out bro, upgrading your life , you both DESERVE that.

It seems like real is making a comeback!!! Blessings all the way from Jamaica, Tom🙏 your music makes days easier

I’ll never understand why people wouldn’t want their favorite artist to be successful 🤷‍♀️

This is literally the most honest acknowledgement of being called a "sellout" I've ever heard. You're going to change, man, and so is your audience. We don't always agree on some of the political shit but I'll rock with you forever as long as you're honest about your feelings. Anyone who hates you for not being who you were before is trying to hold you back.

Real People LOVE this kind of music! Beautifull deep lyrics and great beats! Never stop with your good work!

You and nova have earned everything you have and why would you live like you had to when times were hard! Enjoy the fruits of your labour, I personally don't think you've changed, you're just trying to live a better life like everyone else! Your music is still getting the same messages out there and you should be proud of being independent and still hitting N1 on the billboards!, Enjoy your success! All your hard work has finally paid off and no one has the right to tell you how to live your life! Own that success and be proud!! ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

You didn't sell out, you and Nova earned everything. Enjoy the life you guys built!

He wasn’t lying when he said everyone’s gonna know who the real him is in this video. This makes me respect Tom even more💯💯💯

you are a serious talent bro, don't apologise for finding comfort with ya girl , good on ya man, its made my year finding your music , never stop

How would someone dislike a song like this, the only rapper i know with the potential to change the world, @Tom Macdonald to the world❤

I bet tom is one of the nicest guys in real life. Seems like such a self aware, intelligent dude.

Just keep being Tom and Nova. They say y'all "sold out"? No, no , no. What y'all did was "get better" !

I'm 58 and I just discovered you the other day. Your music much more than entertainment; it's truth. Thank you for speaking it and bringing it back to life here in the USSA.

19 years old and I was in prison..nothing but my drive to be someone better to keep me company…Fast forward 32 years, I just turned 53, and will clear $100,000.00 this year..but I will always have the same drive that got me here. Never forget where you came from, but always be driven to be a better you. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, and please keep it coming.

"Still be the voice of every single lonely person with a story they can't tell because they have never had no body" People need to listen to this because this is real. I appreciate that you can be so real and raw with your lyric, you don't sugar coat you jst say what is real and we need more people who can express these things and expose it to the people so they can understand.

You’re a humble guy, that’s patently obvious, many prayers for you and your family.

Hey Tom, Keep doing what what you are doing, because your songs resonate in the minds and hearts of listeners who feel the same way as your lyrics..God bless and keep dropping the tunes.

You are amazing Tom. I'm so proud of you. Thank you for being an amazing man to look up to. 💚#HOG

Tom speaks to me with his music like no other can these days. This is why I started listening to rap. He doesn't even know how important this is for my mental health alone. So basically I just want to say thanks. And much love to anyone who can relate to what I'm trying to say

I remember hearing this on the cd. Admittedly I'm a new fan as I hadn't heard of Tom MacDonald prior to Covid. Now I'm subscribed with notifications for every video. Follow his ig and Facebook. Own all his cds and bought some as Christmas gifts because I'm sharing the music with family who also enjoy him. Respect for a man who made his own path when people said no.

This man has saved my life no joke so many times I just wanted to slip away and his music and his interviews and his realness has pulled me back from the edge at least three times. ❤❤❤❤ Nothing but love for this man and his amazing Nova!!!!!!

Yes. Everyone wants you to grow. But the moment you change to, They leave you.

This path is merely the evolution of Tom MacDonald- Tom, You are completely entitled to show off your rise from the darkness Tom, you are completely entitled to show off your rise from the shadows Tom, you are completely entitled to show off your rise from the gallows Tom, you are completely entitled to show off your rise from the sorrows You didn't sell out. You bought your future, paid it with sleepless nights, blood, sweat, and tears. You wrote that check with music and lyrics, with passion and dedication, with strength and sacrifice. You didn't change who you were. You just evolved into Yourself. Keep doing you, Tom. #HOG4life

I am in my 50's and you are literally the only person who does rap I would listen to. Let the haters hate, they have nothing else to do. They hate because they don't have the balls to get up and make their own changes. Never apologize for wanting better for yourself and family. Thank you for always saying it how it is, much respect for that. Stay happy, do you and be blessed!

This song warmed my heart good for you Tom!

I was done with most music rap for damn sure till I heard this man and now I'm like a teen again dusted off the subs turn it up and feel the music like I never been able to ever THANK YOU so much Tom

I've never liked rap music. And I always worried about my son listening to rap that glorified drug use or the objectifying women. Your a breath of fresh air Tom...stay true to yourself. My son listens to you now...so do I.

This man is far from a sell-out. He grinds and flies in the face of "conventional wisdom" in the industry. Love you, Tom!

You tell em Tom, if they can't love you through everything and know who you are no matter what, then they aren't worthy of you

This song is the real deal! Tom still remains humble at every turn.

If toms a sell out then every artist ever doesn’t matter what genre is a sell out. He got himself out the hood and into a better life, all I see is a man evolving and providing as much as he can for his family.

This made me cry 😢 I see a pure soul, a genuine person in that face and those eyes. A person who works hard, who loves his family, who wants to do his best. Most importantly I don't see fakeness. I listen to this music and watch this video and I see somebody who is genuinely doing his best.

m 60 years old and TOM MACDONALD is still awesome. Glad hes in a safe house with his lady. Hes worked so hard to get where he is, . He deswerves nice thing too. We all love you Tommy in Penrose Co !!!

❤ your voice. I could listen to Tom all day!

This is beautiful. Don't be afraid of change. Be afraid of not changing. You're either growing, or you're dying. "Everything I was makes me everything I am." That's not you, that's everybody.

He’s gonna break a million in a day. We got your back, Tom and Nova

Tom and Nova, you two do great work! I really never expected to like rap, but yours is truly inspiring and fresh. From a old white guy to you, thank you, you give me hope this country will see the light.

I’m smiling my head off here for you and Nova ! Well done. 👍

This will probably get lost amongst all of the other comments, but this is what we really need. I don't mean this song in general (although I like it), I just mean something that feels "normal" and genuine, especially in these difficult and trying times. And genuine is something I feel Tom has always been. Thanks for all the great music over the years Tom! It's been a wonderful distraction from all the chaos around us.

It's called the American Dream, Tom and Nova. Dream big.

What a GREAT song!!

There are so many amazing and supportive comments on here… we need to realize that we are actually the majority. It’s not about right and left… it’s about waking up and realizing we are being divided on purpose, and there are more of us then there are of them. More and more people are waking up every day, and listening to these lyrics is definitely a breath of fresh air.

Tom, do you. The skills have gotten better. The message and intent hasn’t ever changed. You and Nova keep doing you, and HOG army will follow.

when he admits his jewelry is fake, thats when you know he is real

I keep listening to Tom's music so much over and over. It's good, it's refreshing, it's what we want! Give us more Tom!!!

You didn't change, you changed your situation! Keep up the great work guys!

I'm not the biggest fan of rap but Tom hits different. His shit is on a whole different plain

You didn’t sellout brother. You earned everything you got and then some. Thank you for being real. 🙏🙏

Every song is so amazing. So much u say touchs my soul ur the realest rapper I've heard in a while

I havent listened to this song since it came out, forgot how good it is. I cried towards the end, seeing you and Nova so happy and living a good but simple life is amazing. You two have worked so hard to get where you are, keep it up 😊

Congrats on the million youtube award! 👊

Honestly Tom keep doing you. Most people wouldn’t do what you’re doing rn

This is inspirational. I just discovered your music this week. Don't apologize for enjoying your hard earned success. If you don't forget where you came from and you still work the same as before, you aren't a sellout.

People will hate for your success, the people who really matter won’t ❤️

Everyone grows and everyone changes. It's part of life. For people to expect anyone to be the same throughout their entire life are living in a fantasy world. The fact is we all adapt to any knew information we find through life and that new knowledge changes your perspective overtime. Which in turn, changes how you act, think, feel, and Express yourself. You the man tom. Keep being you, wherever that takes you

Tom is always HONEST, REAL, GENUINE AND HIMSELF...even if y'all don't like it. ESPECIALLY if y'all want don't like it! Love u Tom and Nova, happy for your success, you deserve it all!

I am a retired Marine. You are spot on. Stay you, Young Man!

Oh Tom, you did it again! This song re-sparks my love for the simple fact that you may have loads of money but you're a simple and honest guy; someone who deserves to have financial freedom and things you finally want.

mad respect to the intention and power of this track tom

Honesty, speaking about things that should matter. The realist ever and I hope one day the world sees we need more of You!!!

Just keep being genuine Tom.

Congratulations Tom, you deserve your success. Great music...

In case anyone is curious, this is the music of the “revolution”

Misery loves company and the jealous one's envy. This man doesn't have to prove anything to anyone, he has earned every dime.

I thank you Tom for being real and put words to everything I feel and went through!!

Tom, thank you for being yourself we are all super grateful, hope your finding time to enjoy the little things.

Thank you UKposts Algorithm, I stumbled across Tom through an Ad and honestly, I am so damn happy. I've been feeling pretty lost lately and listening to your words, the ones I can never express has helped me feel less alone.

Tom gets so much unnecessary hate for literally saying the truth.

You didn't sell out. You lived, you learned, and you changed. That is healthy and what is to be expected! You are beautiful the way you are!! Keep being you! You are loved! :)

Every song is amazing its own way. Never seen anything like it