: To match the song’s themes of mortality and divine judgment, the video is filled with somber imagery, including Amy Lee (Evanescence) walking through a cemetery and Woody Harrelson diving into a baptismal font.
: The video concludes with producer Rick Rubin and actor Owen Wilson tossing funeral flowers over a cliff from a vintage limousine. The Message Behind the Music : To match the song’s themes of mortality
Watch the star-studded official music video to see the visual tribute to Johnny Cash's haunting legacy: and Iggy Pop .
The song itself is a traditional American folk spiritual, also known as "Run On". Cash’s gritty, minimalist version warns that while evildoers may hide their actions "in the dark," they cannot escape ultimate accountability. It serves as a stark reminder of moral consequence, delivered with the unique gravitas and authority that defined Cash's later years. also known as "Run On".
: The video includes icons like Johnny Depp , Bono , Keith Richards , Jay-Z , Justin Timberlake , Kanye West , Patti Smith , and Iggy Pop .