Parents divorced when I was 4. My dad gave my mom a chance to be in our lives, she chose not to. But our dad, he raised me & my sister by himself he got some help every now & then, no child support. Took us to & from school, whatever school activities that schools was doing he was there. He even had to work nights for a few years, something that he really didn't want to do but did it. Sad to say we grew up without a mom and times were tough, but we pulled through because of him. I love you dad.

I’ve been a single mom for 14 year’s and my daughter is 14 my son is 12. I’m a concrete finisher in the union. I work so hard to provide for my kid’s. Went through cancer a year ago still went to work pouring and finishing concrete sick as a dog. Thank you God for healing me. I’m still here at 35years old still working like a man being mom and dad.

If you're listening to this type of music even if you're still young that's mean you have a wonderful taste of music, have a good day.

Working 7-12’s as a pipe fitter, or 7-13’s as a foreman on turnaround in refineries and chemical plants all over the country was normal 8 months out of the year for me. Wife of 24 years, four amazing kids, but now I’m fighting Sage 4 kidney cancer, probably from the chemicals, fully disabled, trying to keep the wolves away. Still, I’m blessed!!!

Never understood why my dad missed so much stuff. He worked 12 hours a day. I get it now.

I just buried my father yesterday. He always kept the wolves away. His last few months of battling cancer I tried to keep the wolves away best I could. I’m sorry I couldn’t do more. I love you dad.

As I sit on my fathers bed side as he is slowly dies of liver failure this song really hits me. He wrecked his body for years to provide for us. I used to get upset that he worked so much as all I wanted was his time. Now that I have kids of my own I get it. I love you dad. Relax, I’ll take it from here.

My ole man raised me since I was 9 months old all by himself I’ve watched him give me my last dollar for lunch at school.. I’ll never stop loving and looking up to my dad 62 years old still works his ass off everyday. I pray I’m half the man he is! If you have a hard working dad that loves you and will do anything for you call him and tell him you love him it’ll make his day..

I’m a father of 5. Oilfield salesman. Former drug addict. Trying to keep the wolves away.

It’s cry night men. Let that shit out and get ready for work tomorrow. Love you gentlemen. Stay strong.

My dad raised me and my siblings in Louisiana while fighting my mom’s addiction. He worked himself to the bone until his blue collar job cost him nearly everything. He was injured so bad he was permanently disabled. We fought like hell through homelessness and hardship till that settlement came and we moved up north a ways. He passed 5 years ago and he is still the strongest man I’ve ever had the privilege of knowing.

My oldest son said hey dad listen to this song 2 months later he was murdered in Vegas Got tears in my eyes every time I hear this😢

Song reminds me so much of my baby brother. He had his first child at 16, and immediately got a job on a shrimp boat to provide for his new family. On his 17th birthday, our father signed for him to enlist into the Marine Corps. He did three tours in Iraq, and was even wounded in fallujah. After the service he got a job offshore drilling, and worked countless hours every week to build a comfortable civilian life for his family. I watched as he deteriorated when he got sick. He beat it, and went right back to work to continue to provide. He overcame so much in life only to be hit by a stray bullet at a gas station half a mile from our fathers house in 2014. Rest in Paradise baby bro u were double the man anyone I know could ever be in half the time! You were always able to keep the wolves away. I’m so proud to be your big brother. Miss you so much man.

If you grew up blue collar, watching your dad walk out that door every morning, this song and video are absolutely brutal.

For any man that did what he could for his kids to have a better life, this song hits hard.

My dad busted his ass for years working as a heavy equipment operator on the pipeline, always trying to provide for my mom and siblings and myself. I remember hardly seeing him at all as a kid growing up, and man I missed him like crazy. I was at work one day and got phone call from my momma saying my dad got hurt at work and it wasn’t good. Unfortunately he died as a result of being burned to death from a pipeline explosion. That day changed me forever. I miss my dad every damn day! Make sure to tell your loved ones that you love them, as we never know when our number is up.

It’s funny how you never realize how much your parent or parents did for you, until it is your time to “keep the wolves away.”

Real men never receive the recognition that they deserve.

Here to all those still fighting in 2024 hope this is a good yr for you

Im 33 years old Im a USMC Infantry Team Ldr Afghanistan Combat Vet CPL SMITH. 2/6 Golf Co 2010-2014 this song is nothing but the truth, when a man has a family to provide for and take care of you do EVERYTHING with the help of JESUS CHRIST to keep the wolves Away even if in the midst of it you yourself become a wolf to kill a wolf to protect provide and love your family This song hits very deep

Who still appreciates this in 2020✋🏽

I'm 18 from an abusive home living in my own home working 60hours pouring concrete and fixing trucks tryin to build a life for a family someday. God bless the hard working men

Feelin this. Ia anyone keeping the wolves at bay in 2024?

My parents were my grandparents. Mom couldn't keep me and they adopted me. They were done raising kids and here I come. They didn't have to, but they by God did. Busted rheir asses to keep the wolves away

Only thing sadder than his whistle is most people don't even know the wolves exist until it's too late.

Tipping one back for all my fellow blue collars still “fighting like hell to keep the wolves away” in 2021. Hang in there brothers and know your not alone.

Its oct 2023. Jus found this song for the first rime , at work af all places. Lost my father in '09 at age 49 to sudden heart attack. I was 22. Im now 36 with a 2 and 6 year old. Work in a factory to provide what i acn for them. Somethin about this song has truly made me understand how much he sacrificed to give me and my brothers and I a good childhood. I never got to tell him thank you. He never got to meet his grand children. I miss him everyday, to this day. I wish i was mature anough to realize then and to say thank you to him. But im sayin it here. Thank you dad. R.i.P. 😢 i love you.

I'm here listening to this song because a friend of mine passed away at 49 due to an overdose. He loved this song, and I have never heard it before. So, with a tear in my eye, I have to decide if I play it at his celebration of life. Lord please bless all who read this!

I remember my dad would come home after 10 hour shift we live down an old dirt road so I knew when Dad was coming cuz I can see the dust I would get so excited to see my daddy, I can see how tired he was but he never showed it sometimes at night I can hear my dad in bed hurting because of his back but he always got up and went to work!!!! We never went without thanks Pop! ♥️

I'm on a turnaround in a plant working 7-12's and reading everyone's comments while listening to this song hit me down to the soul. Early mornings, late nights and weekends can wear you down but being able to provide a better life for your family makes it all worth it. Nobody knows your sacrifice better than another blue collar worker. Keep up the work everyone.

Stumbling across this, on of all days...FATHERS DAY... Here's to all those men who sacrificed so much for their families. Happy Fathers Day to you!

I'm a single mom, we don't have a man like this, but when I watch this video and her son stands up to support his mom, it reminds me of my own 13 year old little man. Mom's of boys are so lucky. Nobody loves us quite like they do.

Makes me cry everytime. My grandpa died to ALS after a fall triggered a calcium deposit in his neck. Left my dad two farms at the age of 26. When I was 8, my mom got a call that dad fell from the top of a combine and split his back on the corn head. Like in the song, my Dad recovered, but I'll never forget that day. To all the working men, risking themselves for the wellbeing of their families...you are the heartbeat of America and I raise my glass to you 🤘🤘

For the 9.2k that thumbs downed this song, your either deaf, dumb or spoiled... This is a real song, about Real men and the trials and tribulations of being a father. As a father of 4 working 16hrs a day to provide for mine, it plucked more than a few heartstrings for me.

Who is here in 2024

As a young child I was only 12 and my uncle caught stage 4 tongue and throat cancer and by some miracle he beat it for another year to go by and get the same cancer and this time it was back stronger than ever but my uncle fought and fought eating through a tube going to chemo eventually inviting us over (we didn’t see him much cause he was another state over) and talked about how he wanted to say that it wasn’t looking good a week passed and we were looking and the sky was pink and beautiful and wishing 5 minutes we got a call and my uncle had passed at only 39 I’m 17 now i will never forget your jerky fly high dude and thanks for keeping the wolves away

After looking at the comments, most of you forget that country music doesn’t sound like this on the radio, so those thumbs down are people who don’t know that this is what real music is supposed to sound like

12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Only hoilday he took off was Christmas. Didn't appreciate it until I had a family of my own.

Im a heavy equipment mechanic My two children were over at their grandmas house visiting and they asked their Grandma if she could play Daddys song for them and she couldn't figure out what song they were talking about so she started scrolling through songs until she hit this one and they both said this is daddys song they are 4 and 2 she called me up and told me and i cried

Everyone should see this video, and hear this song, at least once in their life... Still gets me through it.

This song doesn't get the attention it deserves. This is audio gold.

My wife and I are a foster family. I work 12 hours a night in chemical manufacturing so my wife can stay at home with our 5 ( sometimes more ) kids. I’m tired, my body aches by morning. But being greeted at the door when I get home with hugs keeps me going.

Parents divorced when I was 10 and my dad and I listened to this song and cried together every time

My dad (who was a highly decorated soldier in the army) went six feet under the ground 8yrs ago this very month. This song shall forever be a dedication to him 💌

Those who dislike this video are those who are entitled and privileged. We know the struggle, so this song hits home.

This is probably the best comment section I have ever seen. So many stories and memories of the back bone of this great Nation. ✊

Protect our kids and our homes and band together ...keep the wolves away.... we can do it together. Stay strong and never quit .

34 year old dad to 2 daughters married to the same woman for almost 15 years now single income household I work my D*** into the dirt as a demolition contractor, GOD keeps my body strong my mind limber and my heart filled to keep the wolves away. Wouldn't have it any other way. My girls will always remember. To all the REAL MEN out there who grind day in and day out may the wind always be at our backs and the sun upon our face. GOD BLESS YALL

I don't mind discovering this treasure late. Gold holds it's value no matter when you dig it up.

My husband wanted this song for our wedding party to walk in to. He had worked in the coal mine for 9 years right out of high school and moved to a refinery. I came with 2 kids and he has made more sacrifices than I ever give him credit for. If this song doesn’t hit your soul you or no one is in your life ever gave it all for you

Almost 5 months sense the man that worked 18 hr days as a cabinet maker to support his wife and 7 children passed from leukemia. My father was the best father a son could ask for... I miss him everyday. I'm just trying to keep my own wolves away... he was a spectacular example. CHW... I Love Dad!! Thank you for keeping the wolves away from us in a part of town filled with them.

My grandpa worked in the Galveston bay out of Vidor Texas. He had 9 kids and no other way to support them. The man risked his life everyday to provide for his children and ultimately we lost him to his dedication.

I'm a 34 year old father of 2. I work in a coal power station. Hats off to anyone that fights off their wolves everyday! I fight a pack of wolves every second of everyday. I've been struggling to stay sober bc I've wasted to many years of my life running with the same wolves that now have turned on me. Im blessed that my father is and has been the rock in my life. Guilt overcomes me when thoughts burn through my mind of all the wasted memories that I destroyed by worrying about when I needed my fix. Now that I'm able to clearly think, my dad has moved on to Texas and it's not as simple to just stop and visit. I hate myself for wasting all the golden opportunities that I had of making memories with him. Ever since I became a father to my son, i can only dream of always being there for him like my dad was for me. I hurt so bad in my soul bc I know that all the time thats past can never be presented to me again. God bless everyone of u! Stay strong and don't let the wolves blow down the house that u created! Thanks for taking the time to read this novel!

I find myself listening to this song a lot As I truck food across this country Been a long few months for all of us Every one of you are essential to someone Keep your chins up

All the comments got me feeling like I'm not alone in this giant world without my hero... thank you for making this song, and thank all of you for sharing. Sometimes all a man needs to see, is that he's not alone.

What's crazy.. me being a single mom.. this still hits home.. down right bone chilling.... I literally provide everything for my two kids by myself and I work 52-60 hour weeks on salary.. I miss my kids so much but if I don't provide for them then no one will and they won't have a future or college funds.. I just wanna make sure they're comfortable in life and don't have to go through all I have went through 😢

This is not a song. This is an art piece. The lyrics tell a beautiful and honest story and the instruments captivate that feeling

To all the men that are overlooked for their efforts and sacrifice, this one's for you 🍻. Hang in there brothers. They're counting on us. Goodnight and God bless.

My father worked away for 20 years, he was away when I was born, came back in to my life just 3 years before I went away to university. I used to judge him on so much stuff, but now that I’m all grown up I get it, he was trying to provide so I never felt what it meant to be poor. Thanks dad ❤

My dad had bad complications from diabetes. It was making it hard for him to work. I took a pretty physical job and worked overtime as much as could, and convinced him to retire. I don't recall him ever telling me that he was proud of me. He wasn't the kind of man that expressed his emotions. He was a hard ass steelworker. But one day as we're sitting together watching TV, he turned to me and said "thank you for stepping up like you have." I was maybe 22 or 23 at that point. It took all I had to stifle my cries, but I couldn't hold back the tears. To this day I still get choked up thinking about it. That was my time to keep the wolves away. Dad passed in May of 2023. Despite us being at odds so many times, I still miss him so badly.

This song reminds me of my father. Waking up at 4 30 am, driving almost 4 hours every day to go to a factory assembly line. Punching in and out, thankful for dinner ready at 7 pm. In bed by 9. For years he did this, for us 3 kids, and his high school sweetheart. Never did I hear a word of complaint. But I felt the calluses on his hands. I heard the exhaustion in his voice as he sang me to sleep to the tune of songs like If I had a hammer, all the leaves are brown, and paperback writer. As a child I didn't know the metaphor of this song, keep the wolves away. Now as a father, I understand. My hands are rough. Bones weary. I'm there for my son, and my old man. To keep the wolves at bay.

My father was in roofing and had an accident that left him disabled at 23 years old, the doctors told him he would never walk again, they were wrong, and he continued to work for 20+ years to provide for my family. He passed away when I was 18yo. I was conceived after the accident, he defied everything everyone told him to provide for his family, and I'll never forget that. Thank you for this song.

I honestly don’t know how people can’t like country music, they’re missing out on golden tracks like this!! 😮

I heard this song when I was homeless; lost my house and job while trying to help my own sister. Resulted in a depression that even two civil wars couldn't do. Hearing this song while getting some rest behind a random garage made me realize what others (grandpa) have sacrificed for me and got my ass right back in gear. I was still hurting but I went to therapy, got into business school, met the love of my life and now again listening to this song with my son and daughter. Thank you sir.

I've worked 18 years in the coal mines and this is one of the most realistic songs I think has ever been wrote and sung by anyone

I hope when my kids are grown and I've shuffled on into the hereafter, they look back and say, "Dad did his best to keep the wolves away."

My dad growing up did everything to keep the wolves away and showed me what it takes as I got older. And I’m forever thankful as I’m now the sole provider for my two babies. There’s days I don’t know how I’m going to do it but when I see my kids protected from the real world without a care or fear in their eyes, and it just snaps something deep inside where it’s no longer a question.

I just lost my Father Nov 15th... This song has resonated with me since the first time I heard it! My father was fighting cancer, but alive! This song has impacted my life in 3 specific ways... How my Father protected us and sacrificed when no one noticed... How he beat cancer the first time, and fought so hard this time too... He was still keeping the wolves away until the end... And how this song is my son's favorite song.... Because he knows that I am doing my absolute best to keep the wolves away... Sorry for venting, I am just a human that feels this song

As someone who's never known his father, these are the types of songs that let me know which direction to take in life.

This should be the official song of "Father's Day".............

Man I wish they played this on the radio Regularly.

As a husband and father of 5 boys, this song hits so deep. As fathers we do what we Have to do not what we want to do. We give and give and give and expect nothing except love and a little appreciation in return. We sacrifice ourselves to make sure ours are well taken care of. ❤

Beautiful song, here’s to the dads fighting to provide for their families across the world. 🥂

"Only women, children and dogs are loved unconditionally. A man is only loved under the condition that he provides something." - Chris Rock

Sure do miss those days,we all need to stand togeather and have God to bless America again..AMEN

This song just rips your heart. Mom died, i was 5. Never knew my dad. But here i am, still going on at 68. If i changed any moment in my life, i wouldn't be in this place now. So, the hard lessons form you and give you strength. You are the sum of your life experience. Thank you, God.

I just figured out why it's windy everywhere in this video, even in the house. The wolf never stops trying to blow down your house and it's your duty to keep it standing every day. This song gives me chills every time I listen to it, and I listen to it every day. It keeps me motivated to keep working hard for my family. Update: thanks for all the love everyone. Just had another insight as I’m listening to the song in my car. First time I’ve listen to it in the car and I noticed something. My car has a subwoofer in the back and I noticed the song has really intense bass. If you listen carefully with the bass up, it sounds like someone banging on the door. The wolf banging at the door. So throughout the whole song the wolf is banging at the door and trying to blow the house down.

As an iron worker on the road full time and as a father of 4 this song gives me absolute chills. It hits me at every corner.

We spend our lives keeping the wolves away….this song will always have a special spot in my heart

My 7th grade year my dad caught fire in the bottom of a tank in a ship yard. He spent 100 days in the mobile burn center with a 20% percent chance of survival. Now I’m 19 and running the roads and this was my first time hearing this song. It hits pretty close to home.

Ive been keeping the wolves away so long that I no longer know how to relax. Being a single dad I work my finger to blood and bones just to provide for my two kids. Life is tough but seeing them smile makes it all worth it even if means putting my life on the line.

Teamsters brat here, i cant listen to this song without crying my eyes out. I enlisted after a few years in the Union. Have a wife and a daughter now, and its my turn to keep the wolves away. Thank you Pops.

Watched my father work his hands to the bone everyday to keep us fed. I remember thinking he's the strongest man in the whole world. I was right. He is. Now that I live it, I see what he went through for his family. You scream in silence because you are the rock. You are the one that will keep your families heads above water. Thank you dad

I am a father of three and a proud union refinery operator. My job isn’t the most glamorous and it may not be the best atmosphere to be in for 12 hours at a time but it pays my bills and has allowed my wife to quit her job to be a stay-at-home mom. I see the company man show his colors all the time. Luckily we have each other’s backs and we go home everyday to our loved ones safe and sound. Never be ashamed of the work that you do, be proud of why you do it. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,” -‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:23‬ ‭NIV‬‬

son of a public school teacher and a mill worker......married to a public school teacher and been in mfg for 37 years.....Heaven help us

Love this song from many years back. I gave everything in my job and got layed off last week after 7 years. My dad also gave everything to keep us safe in his job and now has dementia. They pushed him aside also after 30 years…. But I’ll fight like hell for us..

My toddler says “this is our song, daddy.” Goosebumps every time.

For my Dad who never got to see retirement or all his grandkids

So glad this was used in Yellowstone, gives it a platform for more people to know it and deservedly so

This song symbolizes America today. As long as you keep the wolves away, we can make it through anything. Great song!

I hesitate to write this comment. I read everyones struggles and I lost my pops when I was 9. He's gone from cancer in the war he fought. A Marine veteran that I wish I could keep saying dad I need you. Now I suffer from PTSD from the shit I put myself through when I lost him since. This song just triggered myself to break down and cry for once.

This is what modern country should sound like. Full of soul.

Went to foster care at 15 graduated early to chase money this song has got me through a many of nights I dont have very much family and being 19 I hope to start a family one day and give them what I didn’t

I grew up in Freeport Texas. Right where the mouth of the Brazos spills into quintana / Gulf of mexico. I'm third generation working in the plant. My grandfather and my father both fell. I did too but the harness saved my life. I love this song

As a 31 year-old dad to an 8 week old baby, this song really resonates. Shout out to all the dads grinding it out for their families. "Keep going with your head down" as we say up in northern England!

My dad raised me and my sister all by hisself. I wasn’t even his real daughter. My mom had me up for adoption while she was dating my dad and he said let’s go get her and I’ll raise her and take care of her. And he did just that and done a helluva job. Oh how I miss him, love you dad.

Took care of my great granny for 4 years she just passed three days ago in my arms after her 92nd birthday she kept the wolves away boys but I guess it’s my turn to keep the wolves away 🖤🏴‍☠️

Grandpa passed away 10 days ago. He and my grandmother worked long hours to raise my mom and my aunts. My grandparents didn’t spend that much time accompanying their children during their early lives. That was cruel. However, if my grandparents didn’t “neglect” my mom and aunts by working extra hard to keep the wolves away, the whole family would have been eaten by the wolves!! RIP grandpa❤ 🙏

Dedicated to my husband., Who worked tirelessly, to keep the wolves away. We'll never be the same without you. Neither will the patch. Rest easy fisherman. 💗

“‘Cause now it’s my turn to keep the wolves away.” That line gives me chills.