100% and if he does more with this song, I thing it shouldn’t say “stranger in the mirror” right from the beginning. Make the first verse seem like it’s about someone else but then the line “I’m like a stranger to me” will hit even more.
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Ok... hear me out. This song. Coming of age movie. The main character is at their lowest point. They're running through the rain in the city at night sobbing. They are filled with so much sadness and anger and disappointment. Eventually they run onto a bridge and slam their body against the railing. Then, just as the song says "I see" and the beat drops they scream into the darkness of the night, only illuminated by the hundreds of city buildings across the river.
Sorry, getting real for a second but this song hit me hard. Ive been going through a very harsh couple of months this past year. From losing my best friend, breaking up with the girl that i was planning to marry, losing all my passions, being diagnosed with a very shitty autoimmune disease, dropping out of university and losing all hope in my future and its plans due to said disease. Life has handed me these cards and ive been doing all i can to stay afloat. I've been feeling lost and alone for a long time now and this song felt like it touched all the subjects that mean something to me. It felt very personal.. But, at the same time it gives me hope to try and turn, and imagine it into a major song. It really is a beautiful piece,and i wouldn't change a thing. But, ill change its meaning for me in my head to make it better, to get better, to look back to this song and reflect on it with the good. Thank you for making this.
Totally agree with you there. As a songwriter I often find myself surprised with the things I write - like “where did this come from?” I think we (humans) are the vessel that carries music xx
I'm more inspired to start writing again after seeing the joy in your face, how satisfying it feels when the puzzle comes together and how you lite up with tiny discoveries. I totally forgot the process and joy. Thank You
for ages i’ve been imagining the crowd singing “oooooh hold me don’t let goooooo i want you to know” before the beet drop in higher like broooo i’m so excited to see him live
Because he hasn't signed to a corporation, which is how most musicians we know today got big. (some people think you have to sign off your soul as well so I guess it's a good thing he hasn't?)
@@NeonHeadlights i think she meant cause his songs haven’t hit the charts or that he hasn’t been spoken out about like other artists . He definitely should though since the way he writes his songs are incredible unique and different in a way . one of the best artists out there
@@omarali6462 Ah buddy I'm so sorry. Idk how much this'll help but something similar happened to me too. Just trust that its part of the story of your life. You will always prevail and it will lead to better things in the future
Okay, picture this. I imagined him being mainstream and this song was played to start his world tour concert. Goosebumps, it is. I can't wait to see you become more successful, Simon. I swear I'm going to support you all the way.
For anyone looking for the chords!! Verses/Instrumentals: F#m E D Pre-Chorus: Bm A F#m E D Bm A F#m E D E F#m Chorus: D F#m E This song is a masterpiece!!!
Estelle Rupprecht they’re without a capo, but if you want to play exactly what he’s playing you put a capo on 2 then pluck the root of each chord, then the tenth (third but an octave up, the note on the b string) then the open g string
i literally can't stop smiling and crying at the same time, you are literally a treasure idk why i feel extremely proud to just know you exist in our time especially now in these days. your parents must be the happiest and most proud human beings in the world. your way too nice, take advantage of your talents and release your work on different platforms such as spotify and anghami and deezer etc. i love you
If this doesn’t top the charts, the music industry is literally BROKEN, I hope you get to that next level Simon, but at the same time I love our little community crushing on you and your musical genius💙💙
That original melody he sung and how he sung it; nearly sounded just like Nothing, Nowhere. (especially with that vibe and moving chords on the guitar)
Totally like the scene in Lost In Translation when scarlet johansen is talking on the phone about how she feels weird but the person on the other end is distracted. Man I can imagine that sounding so cool with this!
This is definitely his new sound, very bon iver esque and the lyrics seem way more genuine for him to write than the happy pop he usually does. I hope he releases this and keeps it in this style
I keep coming back to this video from time to time and this time I’ve come to say this song completely inspired an entire album I’m working on and this style is brilliant so thank you blanks for making another masterpiece 🙏
THAT HIT ME HARD! The second "'i'm like a stranger to me" OUCH! Soo heartfelt, with a sudden realisation that you don't even know who you are anymore! I'm in love with this song
This bring us back to the 2000's vibes... Where sad songs is literally a sad song... Simon "Blanks" is a one man band... You can be a producer... You should be more than just a youtuber... Look at your fans my friend... Your song can be hits... Even a 'one hit wonder' kind of song... Some of your remix are better than the originals... You are not like the current industries... Where overuse dub and those DJ thingy stuff replacing the talent of the musicians... You my friend... You are a piece of masterpiece... The talent the brains the everything!!!
simon being shocked by his talent for 12 minutes straight
thats all of his videos lmao bless him
thats like 2/3 of his whole channel lmaoo
This song should be called "stranger" so people think it's about someone else but when they listen it's about themselves it will hit hard
100% and if he does more with this song, I thing it shouldn’t say “stranger in the mirror” right from the beginning. Make the first verse seem like it’s about someone else but then the line “I’m like a stranger to me” will hit even more.
This is the best idea ever.
Yesss
It calss stranger to me
Maybe even “Stranger to Me” because that wouldn’t necessarily give away the meaning of the song
this is one of his best songs vocally, lyrically but also instrumentally ... i really am crying i need this on spotify
agreed
Agreed!! :)
AGREEED
I agree
Yes
That like to dislike ratio 👀
That’s actually impressive
Dam I just looked at that
if its exactly what the viewers want its hard for them to dislike it ;)
Wow Simon is just to cool like why would you dislike? Lol love him
Now we cant see it :)
ok let’s stop voting for “happy” and start voting “sad”
yes hahahahha
When he asks for "Happy" and "Sad" and then "Slow and "Fast" I've always wanted him to make a sad fast song
But we depressed :(
Aviation X Central oh sorry
upvote
Does anyone else wish he did more sad ballad songs... they just hit different
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@@1kakashi thanks
ME. I do
Yessur
Jesus loves you all .
"I'm like a stranger to me"
A sentence that we refuse to admit that floating in our mind
lol it sounds like something Billie eilish would say
@@beaneater8775 the song sounds heavily inspired by billies old stuff anyway
__-no-__ mehhh
I really want to like your comment but the number ends in 69 :((
if youre an artist you know the feeling making something you didnt know possible and you blow your own mind
Like, don't get me wrong, everything that Simon makes slaps, but this is easily some of the best stuff I've heard from him for suuure
Absolutely!
It’s SO GOOD
Honestly this is so facts
100% agree
Simon making a sad slow song really is a 2020 miracle.
here's this song lyrics
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@@doit8621 thanks
AYATI
HELLO BABIE LOOK WHERE WE FOUND EACH OTHER AGAIN HAHAHA
AXELLE
This is a petition for more sad songs. Anyone else??
Yeeees
ngl I would like to see an album full of sad ballad of his songs. So I can cry peacefully
Yes definitely
Yesss
nonononononono,the best thing about blanks songs is the happiness
“How is this happening”
Was the most relatable thing in this video. As a songwriter randomly get that lol
Blanks: writing a sad ballad
My brain: sallad
LMAO U WON THE COMMENT SECTION
Bad sallad?
Lol
🤣🤣🤣🤣 that’s my brain on a daily basis
Haha good good funny humor haha
This Man is better than most of the Famous Singers. He deserves recognition. Hats off Man.
yo honestly he is
@@user-hj7ww7jh5o Yaas Yaas except Charlie Puth.
the truth has been said
what makes his videos better is that even himself is surprised with his capabilities of making music on the spot
maybe khs makes his music and he just narrats it 😁
THE TALENT THIS MAN HAS IS INCREDIBLE
Imagine how proud his parents are.
aye
I wish I was him so my parents would be proud too ://
Stop wishing to be somebody else and making excuses, work on your self and make your parents proud
@@basharmina2345 you're right.
@@basharmina2345 very well said.
I swear on all things holy if this doesn’t go on spotify....
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@@WakeUpViolet ty ty
Wake Up Violet ! There’s already lyrics in the video ...
@@mtthw.ts13 Its nice because you dont have to skip to the song part
Ok... hear me out. This song. Coming of age movie. The main character is at their lowest point. They're running through the rain in the city at night sobbing. They are filled with so much sadness and anger and disappointment. Eventually they run onto a bridge and slam their body against the railing. Then, just as the song says "I see" and the beat drops they scream into the darkness of the night, only illuminated by the hundreds of city buildings across the river.
This.
@Kate Crawford Bro you need to make a movie
wow, This!!!!
Blanks needs to make a mv with this song
holy crap.
fav song rn
"I'm like a stranger to me" (guitar)...
hits hard.
Blanks - Stranger (Lyrics Video)
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@@haileyborntodie nice
Simon: *is literally a super talented musician*
Also Simon: "how does this happen?!"
😂😂😂
Also pizza knife 😂😂
we experienced global pandemic before sad song from simon
He has written sad songs about heartbreaks and stuff. For example check out pictures!
Sorry, getting real for a second but this song hit me hard.
Ive been going through a very harsh couple of months this past year. From losing my best friend, breaking up with the girl that i was planning to marry, losing all my passions, being diagnosed with a very shitty autoimmune disease, dropping out of university and losing all hope in my future and its plans due to said disease. Life has handed me these cards and ive been doing all i can to stay afloat. I've been feeling lost and alone for a long time now and this song felt like it touched all the subjects that mean something to me. It felt very personal.. But, at the same time it gives me hope to try and turn, and imagine it into a major song. It really is a beautiful piece,and i wouldn't change a thing. But, ill change its meaning for me in my head to make it better, to get better, to look back to this song and reflect on it with the good.
Thank you for making this.
I hope you’re doing good, I’m doing similar to how you are doing. But I knows it’s going to be ok because the lord has our hearts in his hands
I love how surprised he is by his own ability. It’s like the music is written through him but he’s not the one who’s doing it.
Totally agree with you there. As a songwriter I often find myself surprised with the things I write - like “where did this come from?” I think we (humans) are the vessel that carries music xx
Sounds like a song in itself
This song has like “Kodaline” vibes, Idk, I think it’s beautiful
Juan Ruiz Reyes omg yes
heah
u read my mind
Literally yes
Literally such kodaline vibes
We did it, y'all. We finally did it.
"It's enough to make a grown man cry."
And that’s ok
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I'm more inspired to start writing again after seeing the joy in your face, how satisfying it feels when the puzzle comes together and how you lite up with tiny discoveries. I totally forgot the process and joy. Thank You
"my instagram followers write a song to cry to"
me drowning in my tears: "idk what he's talking about"
As a musician, that flow state of writing is one of the best feelings ever.
wish i could find mine
Lil Fisch6 listen to your favorite artist while writing and write it physically either in a notebook or lined paper
When is this going to Spotify. Going on my playlist immediately
Please do something like this again, this is my favourite song and it helped me so much to develop my own knowledge in music production.
i just need my own replay button dont mind me 9:32
I think you made a replay button for all of us
@@GamingDuck-be1ny sldksksk, glad to be of service
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I came to comments section specifically for this
this guy is the living representation of my dream job
SAME, but no one really likes my singing:(
@@KodySings SAYS WHO
@@velvetroosevelt9286 a lotta people:/
@@KodySings do you enjoy singing tho
@@velvetroosevelt9286 yeah ofc I love singing it’s my passion
alternative title: simon getting excited about his synth for 13 minutes
would you watch that tho???
@@MusicbyBlanks yes we would hahaha
Music by Blanks definitely!!!
Music by Blanks yes always
we would certainly like that
stardustxflower and everyone else who participated, yall are legends
the 4 dislikes are from the people who couldn’t see the like buttons through their tears
So true! :P
@@MusicellaTV Here's this song lyrics ua-cam.com/video/aBQRYHNd6Us/v-deo.html
@@WakeUpViolet tysm
When he says "how does this happen?!" I'm like
CAUSE YOURE FREAKING TALENTED MU DUDE!!
this is not talent, this is hard work my brotha
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@@youmakemefeelgood9993 thanks
9:32
Free replay button for everyone who needs this on Spotify
I keep coming back to this, i need more songs with this vibe
I'm back again lmao help
Lol hi
Guess who's back back again
@@callhimcurly7466 COME BACKKKK
@@mouses_HK ask and you shall recieve
Gonna watch this whole thing again
It's finally here. The sad song we all asked for
exactlyyyyy
This is way too good to not be on my Spotify’s cry-depression playlist.
YEAH
plssss give us da link
Where's the link op?
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@@WakeUpViolet thanks
Imagine this in spotify,
Blanks - Stranger.
I NEED THIS ON SPOTIFY RIGHT NOW
What about 'stranger to me'? :3
I like “Stranger In The Mirror”
def stranger to me
hb 'like a stranger'
he literally just wakes up every day and is like ayo music time and just lays down an absolute BOP howww
i know we comment this on every song but this time we really mean it:
PUT THIS ON SPOTIFY PLEASE!!!❤️
Get's a synthesizer:
**Happy Simon noises**
Nynke *****Blanks - stranger (Lyrics)****
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i couldn't stop imagining seeing this live in SUCH a surreal moment. but ofc it will be a whiiiile till he comes to latam
for ages i’ve been imagining the crowd singing “oooooh hold me don’t let goooooo i want you to know” before the beet drop in higher like broooo i’m so excited to see him live
I hope you're aware that you are one of the most talentet music producers in the world. I'm so amazed!
He's so talented and this song could actually hit the charts
Frrr I believe it
This guy is the definition of a one man band
How has he not blowed up yet?!? One of the most underrated artists out there
Because he hasn't signed to a corporation, which is how most musicians we know today got big. (some people think you have to sign off your soul as well so I guess it's a good thing he hasn't?)
Hes definitely not underrated, he has 1.2m subs and his vids get tons of support hows that underrated like
@@NeonHeadlights i think she meant cause his songs haven’t hit the charts or that he hasn’t been spoken out about like other artists . He definitely should though since the way he writes his songs are incredible unique and different in a way . one of the best artists out there
he’s not gd, watch ichika
lol 1.2 million subs that’s not enough?
wow, just came back after 3 years, still hella slaps
YESSS IVE BEEN WANTING A SAD SONG FOR FOREVER AND U SLAYYEEEED
All depressed people right here 😂
Even the colors of the video are more sad, when usually they are bright.
Same, he killed it and I'm thinking this is probably his most solid record!
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OMG SAMEEE
Everyone's talking about the music, but those lyrics hit me in the chest.
Same
This
Same
Ik..
@@omarali6462 Ah buddy I'm so sorry. Idk how much this'll help but something similar happened to me too. Just trust that its part of the story of your life. You will always prevail and it will lead to better things in the future
Okay, picture this.
I imagined him being mainstream and this song was played to start his world tour concert.
Goosebumps, it is.
I can't wait to see you become more successful, Simon. I swear I'm going to support you all the way.
Same!! Halfway through the song i just thought "hes going to go so far"
I will definitely scream my throat out the moment he sings this in his concert!!!
how can one dude be so talented to make something like this its unreal and in seemingly such a short time too
song replay button because he hasn't released it yet 9:33
pogs
the hero we doesn't deserve but need
i love you so much
YES!
Make this a claim your ticket before 100 million views
Cause he deserves that
YES, I always feel like a proud mom
Sounds like something that can be in a Netflix show
or euphoria
Can be used when Michhonne finally meets Rick, and he got home❤💯
#TheWalkingDead
lmao
@@gabbyestrelaaa this is not the euphoria type
@@gabbyestrelaaa Nah more like Stranger Things or YOU
I WANT TO BE A GENIUS LIKE THIS SOMEDAY
"im like a stranger to me" is a tough line..
cringe :((🖤
@@amik4433 ?
I feel like if he said "I'm still a stranger to me" would've been tougher
This is Hands-down the best song you have ever made
agreed
oh ye, but bittersweet is still my fav
Yeah but like
Bittersweet love
It’s like he has a hundred years of experience, but he still acts like this was his first time making music. I’m loving it!
That’s how it is for us all. Every time a producer or artist makes a song it’s like our first
@@L-CF very true
we shouldn't be allowed to listen to this masterpiece for free. like what-
Nibbi chill
CAN’T BELIEVE WE’RE GETTING THIS MASTERPIECE ON SPOTIFY NOW
YES
Wasset called
@@Chwarl1E stranger
@@edendron5753 thanks mate
YASS OMG
For anyone looking for the chords!!
Verses/Instrumentals:
F#m E D
Pre-Chorus:
Bm A F#m E D
Bm A F#m E D E F#m
Chorus:
D F#m E
This song is a masterpiece!!!
this person's photo appears in the dictionary right next to f*cking legend
You are AN ANGEL THANK YOU!
just a question are these chords with the capo 2 or without capo?
Estelle Rupprecht they’re without a capo, but if you want to play exactly what he’s playing you put a capo on 2 then pluck the root of each chord, then the tenth (third but an octave up, the note on the b string) then the open g string
THANK YOU FOR THIS 😭😭 I LEARNED DANCE ALONE BY HIM!! I LOVE PLAYING HIS SONGS ON THE GUITAR
YO TYSM
“Simon being a music god”
Me: crying throughout the whole process
I always keep coming back to this video, Absolutely love this work
i literally can't stop smiling and crying at the same time, you are literally a treasure idk why i feel extremely proud to just know you exist in our time especially now in these days. your parents must be the happiest and most proud human beings in the world.
your way too nice, take advantage of your talents and release your work on different platforms such as spotify and anghami and deezer etc. i love you
i lowkey wanna be his neighbor so that i would hEAR EVERY SONG HE MAKES
correction: *highkey
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Next we need to make a sad ballad of just his voice and a piano. I love his voice and I would just love to just hear his natural voice and some keys.
AGREED
Definitely
YEESSS
I WISH HE COULD SEE THIS COMMENT!!!
The moment you tense up when a melody comes. Its like we're scared its gonna slip away if we move. 🧲
Simon is so talented!
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@@WakeUpViolet thanks a lot
If this doesn’t top the charts, the music industry is literally BROKEN, I hope you get to that next level Simon, but at the same time I love our little community crushing on you and your musical genius💙💙
It is broken lol
DoeGee i knowww
Song starts at 9:30
The whole video and song are just *chef's kiss*
*chef's kiss back*
Blanks you absolutely killed this, best thing you've done so far in every way. Will you ever go over how you mix? Your vocals are so clean
The fact that he did all of this ALL by himself props bro your song is way better than some songs which get millions of views
Most*
i can't find the replay button comment so I'm making mine, don't mind me 9:32
Thanks.
Youre an angel
It’s on Spotify
You are god
You’re a good person ✨❣️
I don't know why, but this has some "the end of the f*cking world" vibes.
Yes or like “13 reasons why”😱
Its 2020 bro
@@alasdairhicks6731 😂 lol
Iris van Giessen literally what I thought. This would sound so good in the background off a scene from that show
@@irisvangiessen6119 agree
That original melody he sung and how he sung it; nearly sounded just like Nothing, Nowhere. (especially with that vibe and moving chords on the guitar)
This song honestly needs like some person talking through a telephone somewhere.
Totally like the scene in Lost In Translation when scarlet johansen is talking on the phone about how she feels weird but the person on the other end is distracted. Man I can imagine that sounding so cool with this!
Like details in the fabric by jason mraz!?
It’s been 2 weeks and idk why this music still isn’t available on Spotify
This is definitely his new sound, very bon iver esque and the lyrics seem way more genuine for him to write than the happy pop he usually does. I hope he releases this and keeps it in this style
I keep coming back to this video from time to time and this time I’ve come to say this song completely inspired an entire album I’m working on and this style is brilliant so thank you blanks for making another masterpiece 🙏
i want to hear your music. where can i find it?
"You can't write a sad song while being happy!"
Blanks: Hold my BASS
Edit: thank you for the likes my friends.
But if u think, he wrote a song, with a lot of people together, maybe those people are sad :(
ビスポCiel WOW never thought of it that way but it might be true :(
On "on repeat" in my spotify -
1. Higher
2. Wave
3. Dance Alone
4. Waiting to be uploaded
If this was on Spotify, people would honestly go crazy for it
it is
this was an open source project.
We need a musical Github Repo!
I came here to comment "Sallad."
most underrated comment.
@@faerielyiaaa I agree, I thought it was funny as heck
I second that
Or third that, idk
Sad ballad
u have talent like this and then u have dixie d'amelio singing "im really really really really sad"
Lmao fucking fax
fr
Lmao no cap
Lmaoooo
@@tynj4173 Charlie d'amelio's sister
we're actually watching how art comes together and how every little piece of it sounds so incredibly special and touching and now i wanna cry
THAT HIT ME HARD! The second "'i'm like a stranger to me" OUCH! Soo heartfelt, with a sudden realisation that you don't even know who you are anymore! I'm in love with this song
Kinda reminds me of “the night we met” by Lord Huron.✨
SAME
It does!
sounds a little bit like stay by post Malone and im here for it
Thats what i said haha
BROOOOOOO I LOVE IT
This bring us back to the 2000's vibes... Where sad songs is literally a sad song... Simon "Blanks" is a one man band...
You can be a producer... You should be more than just a youtuber... Look at your fans my friend... Your song can be hits... Even a 'one hit wonder' kind of song... Some of your remix are better than the originals...
You are not like the current industries... Where overuse dub and those DJ thingy stuff replacing the talent of the musicians... You my friend... You are a piece of masterpiece...
The talent the brains the everything!!!
Yesssss
Absolutely yess
Yess
are we just,,, not gonna talk about how we finally got our sad song?
(also Simon bb are you okay?)
I love that
he is so damn excited at every step and every chord and instrument he adds. So ADORABLE!!!
This is definitely going to be his big break-out song in the U.S. I'm calling it right now.... I'll see you at the number one spot brother.
the problem is, that's not how the music industry works.
PETITION TO PUT THIS SONG ON SPOTIFY!!!!
Approved
Replay button: 9:32
For when you're not done crying yet
I'm lying if I would say I didn’t use it myself
You're my fav comment
Was looking for this coment
goat 🐐
Cristian Marin yes 🐐💨🍔
The synths give me very heavy Low Roar vibes