A deeply moving anthem of inherited struggles, resilience, and the quest to reshape the future, “Bloodline” by Alex Warren featuring Jelly Roll is the folk-pop and country blend we didn't realize we needed.
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Oh, my brother, you don’t have to follow in your bloodline…
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In an era where catchy pop tunes and viral fame dominate, Alex Warren is demonstrating that he possesses more than just impressive statistics: he has genuine emotion.
With “Bloodline,” Warren collaborates with the genre-blurring powerhouse Jelly Roll to create a poignant anthem that delves into inherited pain, survival, and the possibility of rewriting the future.
It seamlessly combines the confessional softness of folk-pop with the gritty resilience of country pop, delivering an emotional weight reflective of a generational reckoning.
Bloodline – Alex Warren and Jelly Roll
Take that pain, pass it down
like bottles on the wall
Mama said her dad’s to blame
but it’s his father’s fault
Oh, there’s no one left to call
You stay up counting down the days
until you make your escape
But you’re scared you can’t run from
what’s coursing through your veins
Oh, you’re carrying the weight
In the dead of night,
on that broken road
I won’t let you walk alone
Co-written with producer Adam Yaron, “Bloodline” confronts its themes head-on. It plunges into the depths of generational trauma, those unseen scars passed down from parent to child like a cursed inheritance.
“‘Bloodline’ is a song about overcoming generational trauma… it reminds us that where we come from and how we were raised doesn’t determine who we are today,” Warren shared upon the song's release. This message resonates through every lyric, making it both an emotional release and a personal rallying cry.
Oh, my brother
You don’t have to follow
in your bloodline
Oh, we’ve got each other
And if you have tomorrow,
then you still have time
To break the chain
that left you scarred
Where you came from
isn’t who you are
Oh, my brother
You don’t have to follow
in your bloodline
Alex Warren and Jelly Roll “Bloodline” © Jack Dytrych
From the moment the first beat echoes, the heaviness of the song’s message becomes palpable.
A commanding rhythm establishes the atmosphere, both primal and anthemic, much like the call of battle drums urging listeners to rise above their past. Warren’s voice is electrifying, both vulnerable and strong. He navigates the melody with raw sincerity, balancing emotional fragility with explosive intensity.
Then Jelly Roll enters, delivering a gravelly performance that adds a layer of wisdom. The contrast between Warren’s clear yearning and Jelly’s husky tone is compelling, reflecting the song's genre-blending essence.
Oh, I won’t claim I know
half the hell you’ve endured
But that doesn’t mean you’re destined
to repeat the past
Oh, you’re stronger than you realize
I know it has to end,
but you’re unsure where to begin
You can pack your bags
and I’ll meet you where you are
Oh, I’ll be waiting in the car
Alex Warren’s upcoming album ‘You’ll Be Alright, Kid’ releases on July 18 via Atlantic Records!
The official music video enriches “Bloodline” with a sense of myth. Directed by B.K. Barone, the video plunges Warren and Jelly Roll into a medieval tavern scene reminiscent of a dark fairytale.
Warren stands before a somber crowd of villagers, urging them to rise and fight—not just the battle outside the tavern, but also the metaphorical struggle within their own histories. It’s theatrical, cinematic, and profoundly allegorical. As Jelly Roll joins him, the song’s themes solidify: healing, much like history, is often a shared journey.
This visual storytelling, combined with the track's robust sound, explains why “Bloodline” debuted in the Top 10 on Spotify’s US Streaming Chart and became the highest global debut on May 23rd.
In the dead of night,
on that broken road
I won’t let you walk alone
Oh, my brother
You don’t have to follow
in your bloodline
Oh, we’ve got each other
And if you’ve got tomorrow,
then you still have time
To break the chain
that left you scarred
Where you came from
isn’t who you are
Oh, my brother
You don’t have to follow
in your bloodline
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The emotionally charged anthem "Bloodline" by Alex Warren and Jelly Roll is the folk-pop and country blend we never realized we were missing.