Steve Earle & The Dukes - I Ain't Ever Satisfied

riggzys Says:

Sep 21, 2011 - the guitars thrown in the fire mean, i wont sell my soul for the devils guitar, burn em all.

nilradem Says:

Oct 3, 2011 - Waylon Jennings is definitely there at 3:32, but I don't know the others even though a couple look familiar. Nashville session players would be my guess. I would love to know.

nilradem Says:

Oct 3, 2011 - I always took this to symbolize Steve leaving leaving Nashville for LA and choosing rock and roll over country (not that he really left country behind entirely), so this is Nashville burning. In any case, I think we are supposed to assume Steve made the deal.

SuperstarNeilC Says:

Oct 4, 2011 - Wot a Fuckin' Song !!!Exit 0 is one of my fave albums eva!!!

Anlimema Says:

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TamayraS Says:

Nov 5, 2011 - i love steve earle....

afar1 Says:

Nov 10, 2011 - I like the way the angel appears at 2:03 and hands him the book of life to sign before he's taken. Look at Steves face when hes handed the book.

nilradem Says:

Nov 11, 2011 - I don't think that is supposed to be the book of life... I see this as an allusion to Robert Johnson's meeting the devil at the crossroads and signing away his life in exchange for mastery on the guitar. So if it is an angel, I think it is Satan.

afar1 Says:

Nov 11, 2011 - The Devil would not present a holy bible.

nilradem Says:

Nov 11, 2011 - I could be wrong, but I don't think that fits. Even if the prop is a Bible (which isn't clear) this seems to reference the Johnson legend, not to mention the lyrics of the song suggest he the negative choice. "I got an empty feeling deep inside, I'm going over to the other side.... St. Peter said come in son, you're finally home, I said 'no thanks Pete, I'll be moving along." And the character in the song follows a father who left his wife and kids (as Steve did at this time).

afar1 Says:

Nov 11, 2011 - I read the story on Robert Johnson. He did the deal with the devil to become a maestro on the guitar. Steve Earl is an average guitar player, but a phenomenal lyricist and artist by blending heavy metal rock with country (so to speak) The prop in the video is clearly a Bible. Oh well, that's the great thing about art. It's do subjective and we fit it into our visions. If you like the RObert Johnson story then I'm all for it :-)Take care.

nilradem Says:

Nov 13, 2011 - Yep, art it is subjective... though you ignored the lyrics and I am pretty sure I read an old interview where Steve said this was a reference to Johnson. Peace, in any case!

jannejjj Says:

Nov 20, 2011 - A great song and so cool that he uses an ancient swedish car in his video.

laurieIsabel Says:

Nov 29, 2011 - @celticbegonia A bunch of musicians are boycotting Arizona on account of that immigration law they passed over there, Steve's one of em. A lot of people are all pissed off about that. Personally I say who cares?Personally you say who cares? you might care a bit more when you realize all your fresh fruit and produce is picked by the people you are not caring about - enjoy the canned fruit baby and support that legislation

MrFender64 Says:

Dec 27, 2011 - Really need to hear Steve play live some day soon. I've been missing out on a real song writer.

antonio3324 Says:

Dec 29, 2011 - I would give my left toe for one of those guitars they are burning!!! What a waste.As for the video, I think it's kool. Steve Earle is one great musician .

heeler1967 Says:

Jan 5, 2012 - Is that Johnny Cash in the last part of the video? Very cool watching Walyon Jennings throw his guitar on the fire. I mean this was shot years before he died but given Walyon is one of the first country outlaws, a path which Steve walked for awhile, it is very cool.

nilradem Says:

Jan 17, 2012 - I am pretty sure that is not Cash, if you are referring to the close up of a face. I think that is the actor who plays the "devil" giving Steve the guitar at the crossroads.

ericsully22 Says:

Jan 21, 2012 - one of the best songwritters ever.. it's just that simple..

BootStateSkinHead Says:

Mar 2, 2012 - This song is very much ME! i can relate. Ive always been somewhat of a rambler, reckless..even self-destructive. I keep tryin to fill a hole that cant be filled and hurtin others unintentionally along the way. I guess a good way of putting is.. I AINT NEVER SATISFIED! Ive left some good women for some bad women, and always end up right back where i started, wandering all alone! Too bad Steve Earle is a loser now.. Oh well.. still my song man!

mrdap1313 Says:

Mar 18, 2012 - Reminds me of a lot of the dope fiends I work with here at the halfway house.

NancyJConner Says:

Apr 3, 2012 - I think he speaks very eloquently to that empty space...the dark side...in all of us. 

RastaMastaKonTiki Says:

Apr 6, 2012 - WAYLON =W= FOREVER

kenmoore137 Says:

Apr 27, 2012 - Those guitars were all rejects from the Gibson factory.  They would have been destroyed anyway.

davekeays Says:

May 3, 2012 - It wouldn't stop the good music flowing. It's the musician that makes music good, the instrument only helps. Only copycat shredders think otherwise.