Foy Vance - Sapling (Live From The Highlands)
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- Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
- Listen to this recording of “Sapling” on Signs of Life: Live from the Highlands here: lnk.to/signsof...
“Sapling” is from Foy's album Signs of Life. Stream or download the album here: lnk.to/Signs-o...
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Instrumentals by Seán Graham
Lyrics:
I remember way back
When I felt only ennui
Like nothing could complete me
No promise of a rising sun
Illuminating everyone
The very thought defeating
But man alive what a blinding light
It must be what it's like when worlds collide
Especially when he sees her
Pretty soon he'll tease her
I was on the road so long
My laboured love bore only song
And not one of them a keeper
But if I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try to find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough
I once built a bower
I could build you a home
Together forever
But forever anon is still not long enough
The look of fear was in your eyes
But I could see myself as a child
Such a devastating feeling
How I wished I could go back in time
But all I could do is apologize
Right then your eyes were healing
Healing
But if I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try to find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough
I once built a bower
I could build you a home
Together forever
But forever anon is still not long enough
Oh I have been Cain
But I wanna be able
Been a drunken fool
But I wanted to be stable
Enough to lay every one of my cards out on the table
I hope it's not too late for us to find a way through
But if I woke in the morning to find you were gone
I know I'd try to find the will to be strong
But am I strong enough
I once built a bower
I could build you a home
Together forever
But forever anon is still not long enough
I'm genuinely shocked at the low viewer count on this video. This is Leonard Cohen level writing and just an incredible performance. Criminally underrated.
Listen to the live version of 'Burden' from a point of grief and one realizes the power in his writing. It's immense. 5 years and counting listening to him weekly
Yeah, man. I just stumbled on to him and cant believe I never heard of him before. Astounding! I'll tell you this much, I'll never forget him and will continue to explore his work and pass it on to others. Foy is a giant.
yessssssss!
The Crips are boycotting him.
Fully agree with you, well underrated! But maybe he doesn’t care..?
Foy's voice is so powerful and distinctive that there is a risk, I think, of overlooking his equally exceptional gifts as a lyricist.
He reminds me of Tom Waits in that way. Though I think Foy’s voice is much more agreeable to most listeners compared to Tom’s gravelly howls
In my opinion , Foy is one of the greatest lyricists of our generation. He has a sublime ability to transcend . When you listen , your connected . One of life’s greatest gifts .
contains what so much music is lacking these days. SOUL
100%. If you can use the wore ennui in a song you're lyrical genius.. lol!
Yes!!!!!
This automatically became one of my favorites by him
I know what you mean
same here. there’s so much raw power and emotion
@@cameronbleecker9072 exactly!
If you like this, listen to Burden. It will touch your soul
Fiquei escutando essa música em loop por semanas.
This is one of the most beautifully written songs I have ever heard. Moving. Powerful. Inspirational. Reflective. What a blessing this was
Totally agree
"...find only a sapling, in search of an oak. But it's a start, my love!" ❤️
Hi Brian I agree. May I ask where you live? Because in Australia this type of music is not as popular as it is in countries around the world.
This music is like a hug, deep and gently
So well said
Yes!
GORGEOUS!
I am so sad that ppl don’t appreciate this dude 😢 this songs deserve every award there to give ♥️
Amen!
Just found this video via the algorithm... This is Paul Simon meets Van Morrison meets Glen Hansard etc. etc.
How is this not at easily 5M+ views...
‘I’ve been Cain but I wanna be Abel’ 👌🏻👌🏻
We just buried our mother on Friday who lived for 60 years and 22 days.
This song helps me to complete the healing abd acceptance journey
My condolences.
RIP FOR YOUR MUM!
We really, Really need a love button for UA-cam. Likes just aren't enough for things like this.
❤️
Agree
I went looking inside myself for a hope.
Found only a sapling, in search of an oak.
....but it's start, my love. It's a start, my love.
Am I strong enough?
Beautiful
Yeah, i really love this too
The type of songs that bring you instant peace
This man deserves to win a Triple stacked Grammy award covered in diamonds because he sparkles like diamonds and shine bright like the sun 🌅🌅🌅 This is real country to me. The crap on the radio is not real anymore.
Foy however has real soul and he pours it out like waterfalls in the spring time. Amazing talent and vibes my friend. God bless you all richly! 💯🕊️🙏🕊️💯🌅
In the middle of a forest at the northern region of Scotland this guy sounds much better than many at the studio
“And I have not yet lost my will…”
Oh, God… I’ve lost, but I love again.
Puh, I'm not sure how I feel about this.
Cry, laugh, remember, forget.
A special one.
Thank you Foy.
This song has been on repeat for months on end, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this song!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Nice song ❤
Hello dear 👋,how are you!!
This song simultaneously breaks my heart and puts it back together again
What a beautiful comment
Foy deserves to be much bigger than he is. Amazing music
This live version is amazing, better than the recorded version
When he turns around the chorus at the end, says he looked inside himself for an oak but only found a sapling, and THEN has the humility to say “it’s a start, my love.” Wrecks me every time.
Incredible. I went searching inside myself and found a sapling in search of an oak. This songs about his alcoholism and I’m currently going through it. Drinking is not it and idk how I got wrapped up in this. It physically and mentally hurts to quit but I just want to get back to a healthy me.
Foy…. You’ve done it again, blown me away I love all your music. So emotively refreshing! As a fellow Northern Irish girl (Ardoyne) I’m so proud of you and the music you produce. The passion in your performance is second to none. Thank you for pleasing my ears and heart every time I listen to you💚🇮🇪☘️🎶
Ardoyne here as well, and I couldn’t agree more.
I always thought he was American until only recently.
My.....what a song. What a song. I too am amazed with this low count...So much FEELING and DEPTH in this song......thank you.
...together forever but forever still not enough."
only the chosen ones could come up with strong line like that
I can't even explain how much I love you.
I'm a simple man really, I see a recommended song of his, I play and like immediately then listen, he never disappoints
Just ......just .....BEAUTIFUL ❤
I need a good cry this morning. Thanks for that.
I'm crying like a little kid. I'm strong enough damnit😭
This is SOUL music.
This song is unreal! All the chills!!
So so beautiful!
One of the most underrated artist of all time.
This, my hero, is an exceptional expression of your soul.
I want to cry, this song is so beautiful, hard and deep... 🇧🇷
Even though the view count isn't there when it definitely should be, I think we should be greatful that it isn't mich higher. It makes this song so much more intimate knowing that there are millions who haven't heard it yet. And will have the pleasures of hearing this for the first time.
Thank you for your music!
This really ought to be in each end of year top 100 favorite songs ever list..
Best artist ever❤️💙💜
A beauiful and emotional work of art, love it. 😃
Best song ever ❤❤
There's something in this track, the arrangement and the way Foy's delivering it that just hits all the right spots.
His gaze toward the sky at the end of the song as the sound of rain comes...the sensation of cleansing and comfort
Those high notes slam you like a young Van Morrison.❤️🔥
Спасибо Foy Vance за искреннее повествование , как следует из комментариев многие задумываются.
Ваше исполнение очень правдиво и естественно..как разговор с другом.
🫶
The way he looks to the sky in peace at the end. That's what you bring to us too
BUT AM I STRONG ENOUGHHH
This is one of the most beautiful, moving and touching songs I was ever happy enough to hear and this live interpretation moved me to tears. I`m stuck in repeat. I don`t ever wanna listen to something else. This song is crazy. Thank you for this masterpiece, really.
Every time I watch you, you blow me away like it’s the first time. It’s an honour to hear this.
Oh god what a song. I love someone this much
I adore his talent, may god bless him always 🙏❤️
god knows how much i've been shouting "IVE BEEN LOOKING INSIDE MYSELF FOR A HOPE, FOUND ONLY A SAPLING IN SEARCH FOR AN OAK" after not listening to this for so long.
Having a early morning due to insomnia & glad I have this to jam the morning sun rise to 🧡🧡👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽
This song hits so deep! Playing on repeat! Thank you for putting your soul into your music, it’s what music should be. Music Therapy Vibes 🖤
James Taylor with a beautiful rasp.. love it.
I keep coming back to this. It always hits me just as hard. “I went looking inside myself for a home, found only a sapling in search of an Oak.” We all think we’re stronger than we really are. Damn man.
Straight masterpiece.
Love the way this song moves-excellent melody. 🎶
Much respect to artists like Foy who don’t need production tricks to make him sound amazing & stir spirits around the world. 🌎👏
The lyrics are devastatingly beautiful ....
Being Aussie haven’t heard of Foy Vance but boy am I a fan now!!!
Nice song ❤
Hello dear 👋,how are you!!
You just get right to my heart everytime
Foy Vance is BACK! I didn't want this song to end!
Pure class
Going to see him In Glasgow in December. Looking forward to it. 😁👍
❤❤❤.... einfach nur wunderschön 😍❤️😍, seine kraftvolle Stimme ...... einzigartig ❤❤❤
So thankful for the two times I got to see Foy live.... but I'm like a fiend ready for another fix... the energy at his shows and his voice ringing through you is addictive!
And he's genuinely hilarious hey.
My god, what a voice!
Thank you for putting beauty into this world. The pain of life we sometimes all share brings us together in your art.
I love this song
One of THE most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard
You are so appreciated. I had some major losses a few years ago, and your voice was one of only a few things that could reach me. Thank you for being that for so many.
Thank you!!!
Oh my word! This.
Been a big fan since joy of nothing album, this has to be a favourite of mine, looking forward to seeing you live again.
❤❤beatiful❤❤
Absolutely beautiful song and performance, love you brother, keep shinin!
Goosebumps when I listen to this. Just brilliant.
Am I strong enough?! Am I strong enough?! Wow. Love it. Liked.
Just WOW! I can't stop listening to this track. Such an amazing voice Foy. Never stop singing.
Wow, never heard of this guy until right this minute. Amazing songwriting and depth of emotion
I just randomly came across this song and as I heard the first few seconds of him singing I was in awe. What a beautiful gift he has, and what a beautiful gift to us. This is a amazing, his singing, the lyrics. Just wow. He touched me in my soul and just gained one more fan
Nice song ❤
Hello dear 👋,how are you!!
You Songs are really hear touching. and I like them a lot. i listencthem every time.
I find myself listening to these two new songs every day. 💕
I am listening to this song and crying in my office currently. :D
Songs like this (the ones that transmit real and pure emotions) are the ones that push me everyday to keep doing what I love... Thank you.
One of the most amazingly crafted songs I have heard recently.
What a masterpice 🙏🏽
Power!
Don't ever stop singing and writing for us! Thank you Foy! Lots of love from Israel !
BEAUTIFUL 💜
Wow! My name is Foy. I’ve never encountered another, aside from my namesakes, my father and grandfather. To find another Foy, making such beautiful art is a lovely discovery. Such soulful and inspiring work.
Been listing to this for a while but now hearing a music brother has made a tune with um proud #cutchycash whata tune btw right tae the heart 🏴❤️x
went to his gig on monday... ohhhh maaaaaaaaa days wow wow f*ckin wow!! was art was love was f*ckin perfect. ahhhh my man just wow ! truly see this guy live and it will change your life!! so much love !
Goosebumps!!!❤️❤️
Oh my lord. Always loved your voice, and now here’s the song I’ve been waiting for.. absolutely incredible… goosebumps for real damn! Thank you Mr Vance 🙏🏻
Absolutely fantastic, as always. Looking forward to live concerts!
Wow. This is my first time hearing Foy. Instant fan.
Love this guy he so smooth
A pure master-piece by Foy Vance .. he is up there with some of the best artists of the past six decades ..
Not all songs touch our soul .. this tune does in a profound way ..
Thanks Foy ❤
you're married! Thats amazing! God bless you both! Hugs!