Let’s be honest…we all picture one person in our minds when he sings this song. It doesn’t matter have much time passes, the memories are still there. However, I will tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. In the case of a past relationship, know that they were not your person and they were only meant for a season. Your person is out there, go find them.
Two days ago my first girlfriend broke up with me, we had been together almost 2 years, and she is the love of my life, and won't ever stop being so. I'm so distraught and confused, it all happened so suddenly 😭
@@1001Bastiano that happened to me, many years later with lots of long term girlfriends you'll find more love, but you never forget your first though she probably won't be the best.
My husband wanted this played at his funeral, I respected his wishes four years ago so this song has a special place for me. Thank you James for this song 💞
Watching this in bed at 2am with tears rolling down. Not from a death or from a loss, but just from the sheer beauty of this profession. It’s not just a song - it’s a touching and legit profession of love and outpouring of heart. What a blessing.
I’ve just watched it now and I’ve bawled my eyes out. My eyeliner has run and my false lashes have come away from the glue due to my tears. Jeez this was so heart touching. I believed in every word he was singing 😭❤️🇬🇧
This song expresses every emotion I felt when my darling wife died. It was played at her funeral and it remains in my heart everytime I hear it even after a dozen years. Some ignorant people mock James, but for many his music touches the raw emotions that everyone will one day experience.
I give this performance a perfect 10 plus i love this song , check out Sinead O'Connor nothing compares to you live performance, she's bare footed , wearing a jacket , James' performance is abit more emotional but she's so close
I lost my wife and my son 18 years ago. And I listen to the song. And it seems like it was just yesterday. I miss them so much. I love this song. It brings me so much peace
The sad part is this isn’t funny to be honest. It’s just sad, that’s anything in life. People just would rather live that shit through their phones than seeing themselves.
Just look at his eyes. The tears. The most personal is the most creative. I can't explain James what your music means to me. Just thank so much for existing.
I lost my first lover 32 years ago courtesy of a drunk driver. He was the kindest soul I have ever met. I know it sounds cliche, but we had 10 fabulous years. Always in my thoughts. Until we meet again, rest in peace Nikko and Aspen (our dog). This is one of the songs I want played when I get buried.
The greatest performance of all time in my opinion. So full of beauty, pain, and such intense emotion. I've watched over a hundred times and every single time it pierces my heart and soul. James Blunt, you have an incredible gift from God! Thank you for sharing that with the world and remaining humble.
Sold out concerts in Australia. 20 years since this amazing album. Thank you James Blunt for your timeless music that fans across any music genre really love and feel.
A lot of the younger people filming the performance have yet to experience heartache of that level, look at the older guy on the front row, head bowed and deep in thought of a lost love no doubt, truly moving.
@@GlennMarshallnz I'd just like to mention that just because someone is filming something like this, it doesn't always mean that they're doing it just so it can be uploaded, but instead, it might be so they can look back at it in the future. I understand the importance of enjoying a moment at the time, but I think it's important to consider that maybe this song means so much to those younger people, that they would like a video so they can treasure it forever. I like to take videos when watching live music, not the entire time, because I do value the moment of being there, but it's nice to be able to look back at it years later when maybe the memory is a bit blurred, and you can experience it all over again.
@@alainkanaan367, thank you :) Perhaps some day, I will find the one. Till then, I'll make it a point to make the most of the present for as long as I possibly can.
@@alainkanaan367 I lost my first lover just over 30 years ago. When I first heard this song I broke down and cried. Haven't found ANYONE who came close since then. When I do pass, this is one of three songs I requested graveside. RIP Nikko. I still miss you.
I lost one of my two year old twin daughters unexpectedly. We survive because there is no choice. We must go on. Our family needs us. God has not finished with us. Time will help. It takes time. Lots of time. But each new day makes our pain subside a bit. 43 years have now passed in my case. My surviving twin daughter is 45 years old now and her older sister just turned 50. And somehow I am gladdened that I have been there all this time for them and for my beautiful wife. Amen
In the past 20 years I've lost my Mam ..brother ..sister .. father in-law.. brother in-law..dad ..and son all to cancer am broken hearted good memories bad memories but I love and miss them all
Just wow...what a performance. Brilliant, one of the best song sung ever! If you have ever truly been in love then this is such an amazing performance and will touch your heart.
He’s PLEADING with this person harder than you could ever possibly plead. There’s nothing else he can say. He pleads, begs, he’s angry, depressed, and ultimately accepts. All with the same lyrics. Such a beautifully written song.
Gamertag01 Yes its a pure song of plead in its almighty, it certainly conveys all the emotions you listed. I find it beautifully haunting and I hate love songs.....this aint a love song. xx
This is my benchmark. If I can listen to the full version without tearing up, I know I'm getting over my past relationship. This song is the only thing that can describe the loss of true intimacy.
I’ve watched a few live performances of this song, and every one is so raw. He seems almost surprised at the words he’s singing…I’m happily married with no end in sight, and this song absolutely breaks me.
Eight years since you passed away. Our daughter was only three but now she is eleven. The time she needs you the most. But you were called home and here I am to do not only my job as a daddy but as a mother as well. I'm ok with it, I have come to terms with it. That doesn't mean you are not missed.
That always amazes me. Maybe it's because I'm a little older and cellphones weren't around during my childhood but watching a performance like this my phone never even crosses my mind. Sometimes later I'll think "Wow, I wish I had recorded that" but in the end I'm glad I didn't.
@@llmm8238Being present in the moment and letting it undistracted. Focusing perhaps more in the moment because we don't record it to electronically replay. An opportunity for the song to tell it's story.
Not enough appreciation for this song, video and gentle man! Seeing such a strong, powerful famous man sing this the way he does is the reason he’s a genuine legend and always will be 🙌🏼
Wow absolutely beautiful. One of the greatest songs of all time. I can’t believe people diss this guy. His music literally comes from the soul. Thanks James.
I've always casually enjoyed this song. But what a performance! He is so captivating and pulls you along every step of the moment. It is interesting, and quite beautiful to watch the audience at the beginning, finding their seats, restless, grabbing their phones, chatting amongst themselves, and at the end everyone is still, silent and mesmerised. This performance, along with his twitter account make me love him more.
James is unreal, his emotions flow like water through his songs! I've cried many times listening to this song just for how life could be. This song is incomparable to anything of any era! This legend will live on forever to eternity!
Played this song at the cemetery of my wife's funeral and I burst out signing during the song was played, every lyric in this song relates to my lover, friend and soul mate. I'll love you forever Dar x . Till we meet again doll xoxo lots of love
@@dean9330 thanks for your reply Dean, sometimes I feel I need to share my thoughts and feelings with total strangers over UA-cam. My wife at 40 years of age passed away 21st December 2022 and laid to rest 9th Jan 23, 23 years together and known her 25 years, it's heartbreaking mate but need to be stong for my children.I'm probably just lonely. I do really believe that my faith in christ is getting me through this. I will always play this song whenever I can. Thanks again.
Am always amazed and troubled how this artist gets sutch a kicking from the press... If this had been done by anyone else like Adele or others the press would be going crazy! That performance is as live as you like and he note and pitch perfect...singing a self penned emotional song... I am not his target audience for sure but nothing but admiration for this guy!!!.. The haters are just playground bullies!
Lyrics: Did I disappoint you or let you down? Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown? 'Cause I saw the end, before we'd begun Yes, I saw you were blind and I knew I had won So I took what's mine by eternal right Took your soul out into the night It may be over but it won't stop there I am here for you if you'd only care You touched my heart, you touched my soul Changed my life and all my goals And love is blind, and that I knew when My heart was blinded by you I've touched your lips and held your head Shared your dreams and shared your bed I know you well, I know your smell I've been addicted to you Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me I am a dreamer and when I wake You can't break my spirit, it's my dreams you take And as you move on, remember me Remember us and all we used to be I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile I've watched you sleeping for a while I'd be the father of your child I'd spend a lifetime with you I know your fears and you know mine We've had our doubts but now we're fine And I love you, I swear that's true I cannot live without you Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me And I still hold your hand in mine In mine when I'm asleep And I will bear my soul in time When I'm kneeling at your feet Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
No sound engineer,no effects,no band just an ordinary cheap piano and this legends sounds just like he did on CD.This right here ladies and gentleman is called great artistry.He deserves more recognition than he already has
I've been UA-cam binging and have watched so many live performances of him singing this song...every time he gets chocked up and shows that raw emotion...love it
I went to see James in Birmingham last week, the tickets were a 59th birthday present from my lovely lady. Listening to him sing this song was worth the ticket price, everything else was a bonus. I'm also a massive fan of "Bravery".
I feel like even tho he has sung this song a thousand plus times, his emotions are true and stay with the song! Singing the same song with the same emotion for years and years is a gift
There’s so so much emotions passing throw the way he sings and plays his piano. This live perf is the definition of art. Thank you for sharing Mr Blunt 🙌
I remember the times, when my very much loved girlfriend broke my heart, one moment my parents and brother weren't home, i sat in front of a piano and started singing this song. I never cried so hard in my life. By the end of the song i could barely hit any note, i was crying, crying and singing. This is the most powerful song ever existed for me. James is a magician.
Every time I hear this song, I keep crying for at least 10 minutes. This song reminds me of my ex wife. Life is absolutely nothing. I wonder why people fight for a word that betrays you and hits you with a knife from back to death?
I lost my girl 2 years ago, I couldn’t get to her in time. I couldn’t save her from her own thoughts. It breaks my heart every single day, I haven’t been the same man since. I can’t listen to this song without crying, this is the greatest live performance I have seen, music really is a reflection of ourselves. I miss you darling ❤
James Blunt is not singing. He is speaking from the heart.
Yeah Thats Right..😢
The emotion in his voice kills me when he sings this. Just amazing
He alwayts gives me goosebumps with that voice and passion in his music.
How has he sung this song a thousand times and is still looking like he is about to cry
Yes, a real father Like everyone would do so
No auto tune
No backing track
Just 110% pure talent
Amazing piano skills & a beautiful voice
James is so underrated
True, saw him last night at the RHA was an amazing concert.
This is what actual talent and musicianship looks like. A rare gift in this artificial world.
To play and sing is amazing!
You Sound Like a Great Fan of him. So sunflowered
@@heidicrowell5259yes, give more Gift to the world heal and Feed it
Let’s be honest…we all picture one person in our minds when he sings this song. It doesn’t matter have much time passes, the memories are still there. However, I will tell you there is light at the end of the tunnel. In the case of a past relationship, know that they were not your person and they were only meant for a season. Your person is out there, go find them.
I have seven exes l get upset about !!😭
Two days ago my first girlfriend broke up with me, we had been together almost 2 years, and she is the love of my life, and won't ever stop being so. I'm so distraught and confused, it all happened so suddenly 😭
@@1001Bastiano that happened to me, many years later with lots of long term girlfriends you'll find more love, but you never forget your first though she probably won't be the best.
So Hollow
@@1001Bastiano another guy is probably in the picture bro. Be strong... women can be cruel sometimes without realizing it.
My husband wanted this played at his funeral, I respected his wishes four years ago so this song has a special place for me. Thank you James for this song 💞
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RIP to him
Sorry for your loss.
Watching this in bed at 2am with tears rolling down. Not from a death or from a loss, but just from the sheer beauty of this profession. It’s not just a song - it’s a touching and legit profession of love and outpouring of heart. What a blessing.
Me too
I’ve just watched it now and I’ve bawled my eyes out. My eyeliner has run and my false lashes have come away from the glue due to my tears. Jeez this was so heart touching. I believed in every word he was singing 😭❤️🇬🇧
01:41 here..
Same..
I'm crying now.
This song expresses every emotion I felt when my darling wife died. It was played at her funeral and it remains in my heart everytime I hear it even after a dozen years. Some ignorant people mock James, but for many his music touches the raw emotions that everyone will one day experience.
yes you are right, so sad Song,,, if we somebody lost tha we love, this Song touch me too 😪..
Im so sorry for you're loss. God Bless
Sorry for your loss.
God bless you brother
Je suis emu.je te souhaite beaucoup de courage et de bonheur.je te salue d'alger.
One of the most powerful live performances I've ever seen. Simply outstanding
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I give this performance a perfect 10 plus i love this song , check out Sinead O'Connor nothing compares to you live performance, she's bare footed , wearing a jacket , James' performance is abit more emotional but she's so close
Indeed man! What a passion! 😲
You can see he's bleeding his fucking heart out here bravo good sir 👏 you have officially touched my black heart and I thank you for this...🥲
He has always sang with such emotion, but this performance…. It literally brought me to tears. 😢❤
I lost my wife and my son 18 years ago. And I listen to the song.
And it seems like it was just yesterday. I miss them so much. I love this song. It brings me so much peace
A tough loss. I have a family and would hate to have anything happen to them. Such a good song.
thoughts and heart are with you
How did your wife & Son die?
@@anirishleprechaun8202 I really don't think that is any of your business. Can't you just accept the man's loss without him having to go into details.
@@johnl4933 who cares what you think?. Nobody asked you anything.
If the gentleman doesn't want to chat about it, he won't.
Imagine being in this room seeing this astonishing performance and watching it through a phone. Unbelievable
Lol
The sad part is this isn’t funny to be honest. It’s just sad, that’s anything in life. People just would rather live that shit through their phones than seeing themselves.
It's such a raw performance ! I would just be there in the moment.
I was thinking about that same exact thing. Probably hard to get lost in his music when you are looking through a phone.
Ik snap ook niet waarom mensen dit doen
Incredible. I’m a grown man in tears. One of the most emotional performances I’ve ever heard. James is brilliant.
This song really hits hard even if you're not going through anything.
true 😢
Totally agree with you 👍
He sings with raw emotion fr
Same brother
the most underrated artist of the last 20 years
Couldn't agree more. He's brilliant.
Just look at his eyes. The tears. The most personal is the most creative. I can't explain James what your music means to me. Just thank so much for existing.
Beautiful comment
I can't look at his eyes, with the tears in mine that I don't want to wipe off
My dog tilly Anna 6 yr d lab who has literally 😢 saves my life was Just in surgery possible cancer loosing my mind and friend help
😂it feels like he singing to my dog I'm broken to the core
@@Tilly-rg7cm my thoughts are with you, my dog is my bestfriend 😢❤
Let's not piss around, this is ridiculously good.
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Hahaha true......and I am an old rock fan.
No one was pissing around mate what u on about
This is so goretex. So make IT Rain or weathers
@@bazkid5739oh help
The way you can see that pure pain he is feeling. This man and this performance is outstanding. Protect that man at all costs.
I lost my first lover 32 years ago courtesy of a drunk driver. He was the kindest soul I have ever met. I know it sounds cliche, but we had 10 fabulous years. Always in my thoughts. Until we meet again, rest in peace Nikko and Aspen (our dog). This is one of the songs I want played when I get buried.
😢😢 So sorry for your loss
I love this song so much , because I miss my husband, it explains how I feel even today 9 years after he died of Cancer ❤️🙏
I am so so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. ❤
I’m so sorry for loss. RIP x
I´m sorry for your loss, wish you the best.
Life is not but memories are for eternity ❤️
Very sorry for your loss
The greatest performance of all time in my opinion. So full of beauty, pain, and such intense emotion. I've watched over a hundred times and every single time it pierces my heart and soul. James Blunt, you have an incredible gift from God! Thank you for sharing that with the world and remaining humble.
0% Autotune
100% Talent
Exactly! Autotune can go!
Sold out concerts in Australia. 20 years since this amazing album. Thank you James Blunt for your timeless music that fans across any music genre really love and feel.
A lot of the younger people filming the performance have yet to experience heartache of that level, look at the older guy on the front row, head bowed and deep in thought of a lost love no doubt, truly moving.
Wow, what an insightful comment. Indeed, the youth today want to film and upload life’s experiences and miss the actual experience in the process.
@@GlennMarshallnz I'd just like to mention that just because someone is filming something like this, it doesn't always mean that they're doing it just so it can be uploaded, but instead, it might be so they can look back at it in the future. I understand the importance of enjoying a moment at the time, but I think it's important to consider that maybe this song means so much to those younger people, that they would like a video so they can treasure it forever. I like to take videos when watching live music, not the entire time, because I do value the moment of being there, but it's nice to be able to look back at it years later when maybe the memory is a bit blurred, and you can experience it all over again.
Great spot❤
@@GlennMarshallnz That's exactly what I was thinking.. They are not truly present...
I seen that as well ❤️🩹 loss is so sad. Life is amazing. And should always live like it's your last day cause we never know when that day will be.
We don't search for old songs,
we search for old memories
People don’t understand this….but yes. ❤
Wow. That’s exactly it.
very true
Wise words
Damn, never heard it put that way before, deep ✌️👍🙏
Who even sings like that?, no one pours out their heart and soul like that, incomparable.
This song always hits hard, no matter how many years have gone by. "You have been the one for me."
You will find the true one for you, let the past be the past my friend
@@alainkanaan367, thank you :) Perhaps some day, I will find the one. Till then, I'll make it a point to make the most of the present for as long as I possibly can.
@@alainkanaan367 I lost my first lover just over 30 years ago. When I first heard this song I broke down and cried. Haven't found ANYONE who came close since then. When I do pass, this is one of three songs I requested graveside. RIP Nikko. I still miss you.
I lost one of my two year old twin daughters unexpectedly. We survive because there is no choice. We must go on. Our family needs us. God has not finished with us. Time will help. It takes time. Lots of time. But each new day makes our pain subside a bit. 43 years have now passed in my case. My surviving twin daughter is 45 years old now and her older sister just turned 50. And somehow I am gladdened that I have been there all this time for them and for my beautiful wife. Amen
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They was your lover?.. 🤔
@@triggatrey7414no, but emotions of loss are there.
Strength to you my friend
I can see real emotion in his eyes. This song he made really hit him deep. Such a great song, we love you James!
You can see it on his face at 1:56 and in his breathing at 2:12 - this was clearly a difficult and passionate performance. Absolutely beautiful.
He’s acting
@@PhilOsGarage eye roll . You fool . He’s acting mug
@@terrytownsend5583it was for his ex girlfriend. he wrote this songs years after the breakup.
My man don’t just sing, he’s tells a story. Very very underrated song ❤
How do you explain it’s underrated. Very very indeed
In the past 20 years I've lost my
Mam ..brother ..sister .. father in-law.. brother in-law..dad ..and son all to cancer am broken hearted good memories bad memories but I love and miss them all
James Blunt is an absolute genius. He can give vivid images with his songs
Just wow...what a performance. Brilliant, one of the best song sung ever! If you have ever truly been in love then this is such an amazing performance and will touch your heart.
He’s PLEADING with this person harder than you could ever possibly plead. There’s nothing else he can say. He pleads, begs, he’s angry, depressed, and ultimately accepts. All with the same lyrics. Such a beautifully written song.
Gamertag01 Yes its a pure song of plead in its almighty, it certainly conveys all the emotions you listed. I find it beautifully haunting and I hate love songs.....this aint a love song. xx
You can hear the emotion in his voice where he’s holding back…. A deep song and a great one too
There's some real and raw emotion on display as he plays it. He manages to play without a pause but you can see the emotion and hear it in his voice
One of the most criminally underrated singers of the last 20 years... It tkes me back in an instant.. Keep doing wht you do James..we will listen..
One of the best live performances I have ever heard
Such an emotional performance, makes me cry. Need a massive hug ❤
Remembering precious times.. ❤❤😢
You touched my heart, you touched my soul
Changed my life and all my goals..
Beautiful, honest confession ...soul to soul James.
This is my benchmark. If I can listen to the full version without tearing up, I know I'm getting over my past relationship. This song is the only thing that can describe the loss of true intimacy.
That's a great test
Lol i just cry nonetheless because i'm so emotional :')
Doesn't work. Time doesn't heal all. Sometimes the sad is just always there. Regardless
@@rosiebanks5618 true..
@@rosiebanks5618 Exactly
I can’t think of another singer who writes or sings more powerfully and emotionally. He gets a lot of stick but he’s incredible at what he does.
Especially for ex army
check out Damien Rice. The dude is a master of his art.
@@frandawg5713 ye I like Damien aswell a great in my eyes
he gets a lot of stick because not only sings gorgeous he is gorgeous and the sticks are JEALOUS have no lover of their own
Not taking any value out of JB, even cause I'm here listening to him but listen to Jeff Buckley and tell me something later.
Such a beautiful performance in an intimate setting. I can only imagine being there in person and i imagine it was incredible xx
He sings with so much emotion, you can't help but cry. 🥲
No matter how much time passes, this song reaches the depths of your soul
Well said.
I’ve watched a few live performances of this song, and every one is so raw. He seems almost surprised at the words he’s singing…I’m happily married with no end in sight, and this song absolutely breaks me.
Jeez, he absolutely crushes this live!
Hats off, Mr Blunt!
Eight years since you passed away. Our daughter was only three but now she is eleven. The time she needs you the most. But you were called home and here I am to do not only my job as a daddy but as a mother as well. I'm ok with it, I have come to terms with it. That doesn't mean you are not missed.
James Blunt is the man. To bear the emotions to us is true of a man. I applaud you Mr Blunt.
Who in their right mind would press the dislike button? This song is a masterpiece ❤️
Exactly
They are moron public! 😑
Lindo 💟😻 parabéns
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
One can hear his heart in his music
Absolute masterpiece
The emotion he puts into his songs must physically drain him. So powerful!
Danke das du uns das geschenkt hast ❤
Imagine sitting with this performance going on in front of you and watching the entire thing through your phone. Amazing.
Sorry but if I was there, I’d tear up even tho I never lost anyone to death but this song is so powerful
That always amazes me. Maybe it's because I'm a little older and cellphones weren't around during my childhood but watching a performance like this my phone never even crosses my mind. Sometimes later I'll think "Wow, I wish I had recorded that" but in the end I'm glad I didn't.
@@Xterraforce and then you find you didn’t need to record it because it’s on UA-cam anyway 😁
What difference does holding up a phone make?
@@llmm8238Being present in the moment and letting it undistracted. Focusing perhaps more in the moment because we don't record it to electronically replay. An opportunity for the song to tell it's story.
Not enough appreciation for this song, video and gentle man! Seeing such a strong, powerful famous man sing this the way he does is the reason he’s a genuine legend and always will be 🙌🏼
I'm 50 and can't listen to this song without tearing up. He is so emotional when singing. What a brilliant performance!
This man was fortunate enough to have loved deeply someone. You can feel it in the way he sings.
but also lost it... thats where im at...
This song is absolutely breath taking. It feels so heartbreaking yet beautiful at the same time.
this is just poetry, beauty and reality so eloquentlky combined... genuinely in awe of the brilliance of this artist...
Wow absolutely beautiful. One of the greatest songs of all time. I can’t believe people diss this guy. His music literally comes from the soul. Thanks James.
James, this is one of the most stunning live performances I've seen. Well done. Absolutely riveting.
I've always casually enjoyed this song. But what a performance! He is so captivating and pulls you along every step of the moment. It is interesting, and quite beautiful to watch the audience at the beginning, finding their seats, restless, grabbing their phones, chatting amongst themselves, and at the end everyone is still, silent and mesmerised. This performance, along with his twitter account make me love him more.
remember this is oxford he is a cambridge grad
His voice is a true Masterpiece
James Blunt is already a story - a story in a good sense of the word with his own specific voice. You'll never get bored of listening to him
What a fucking artist… he’s crying but perfectly singing, this is what we live for.
James is unreal, his emotions flow like water through his songs! I've cried many times listening to this song just for how life could be. This song is incomparable to anything of any era! This legend will live on forever to eternity!
Happy 50th Birthday, James Blunt! You are absolutely unique.
Lange,sehr lange nicht mehr gehört
Ganz vergessen was er doch für ein Klasse Sänger eigentlich ist
Bin sehr gerührt🥺🥺
Very underrated song and unappreciated talent here!!! Where is this man. Need more music like this. All heart, no bullshit
Played this song at the cemetery of my wife's funeral and I burst out signing during the song was played, every lyric in this song relates to my lover, friend and soul mate. I'll love you forever Dar x . Till we meet again doll xoxo lots of love
This comment made me cry
@@dean9330 thanks for your reply Dean, sometimes I feel I need to share my thoughts and feelings with total strangers over UA-cam. My wife at 40 years of age passed away 21st December 2022 and laid to rest 9th Jan 23, 23 years together and known her 25 years, it's heartbreaking mate but need to be stong for my children.I'm probably just lonely. I do really believe that my faith in christ is getting me through this. I will always play this song whenever I can. Thanks again.
@@richardmckell7336 God bless you brother in christ
Hey rich, god bless u bro ,rip for your wife 😢
@@richardmckell7336 God bless you, my friend.
Possibly the greatest of all UA-cam videos.
Am always amazed and troubled how this artist gets sutch a kicking from the press... If this had been done by anyone else like Adele or others the press would be going crazy!
That performance is as live as you like and he note and pitch perfect...singing a self penned emotional song... I am not his target audience for sure but nothing but admiration for this guy!!!.. The haters are just playground bullies!
One of the most underrated singers about. The emotion in this man's voice is just incredible
I'm simply speechless.
What a voice
What a feeling
What a masterpiece
I've got shiver all over my spine
Lyrics:
Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end, before we'd begun
Yes, I saw you were blind and I knew I had won
So I took what's mine by eternal right
Took your soul out into the night
It may be over but it won't stop there
I am here for you if you'd only care
You touched my heart, you touched my soul
Changed my life and all my goals
And love is blind, and that I knew when
My heart was blinded by you
I've touched your lips and held your head
Shared your dreams and shared your bed
I know you well, I know your smell
I've been addicted to you
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
I am a dreamer and when I wake
You can't break my spirit, it's my dreams you take
And as you move on, remember me
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile
I've watched you sleeping for a while
I'd be the father of your child
I'd spend a lifetime with you
I know your fears and you know mine
We've had our doubts but now we're fine
And I love you, I swear that's true
I cannot live without you
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
And I still hold your hand in mine
In mine when I'm asleep
And I will bear my soul in time
When I'm kneeling at your feet
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awesome
No sound engineer,no effects,no band just an ordinary cheap piano and this legends sounds just like he did on CD.This right here ladies and gentleman is called great artistry.He deserves more recognition than he already has
Amazing live performance ✋ as always Mr Blunt has never given us a bad one.
This video moves me the way he looks at the audience and the real emotional parts , u can tell he really feeling it .
I've been UA-cam binging and have watched so many live performances of him singing this song...every time he gets chocked up and shows that raw emotion...love it
He has such a unique voice, there's no one like him.
This version is far superior than the actual release! So much more emotion in the performance!
His voice is magical! This song is so good that it hurts! ❤
Music is power. I have no idea how James holds it together when he plays this. So much pain in this song.
His voice is very magical anytime he sings people just sits in silence and they dive into memories! He’s unbelievable!!!
I went to see James in Birmingham last week, the tickets were a 59th birthday present from my lovely lady. Listening to him sing this song was worth the ticket price, everything else was a bonus. I'm also a massive fan of "Bravery".
One of the best songs has ever been written and sung. Period!
I feel like even tho he has sung this song a thousand plus times, his emotions are true and stay with the song! Singing the same song with the same emotion for years and years is a gift
I agree, but not sure if his wife likes it as well 😂
One of his saddest songs ❤️ Love his music
The repturous applause that he received at the end was so richly deserved. James' songs are so poignant and moving.
There’s so so much emotions passing throw the way he sings and plays his piano. This live perf is the definition of art. Thank you for sharing Mr Blunt 🙌
This is a ULTIMATE tune, so much emotion in one song and love the guy, he doesn’t take himself to serious, and sounds so good live.
I remember the times, when my very much loved girlfriend broke my heart, one moment my parents and brother weren't home, i sat in front of a piano and started singing this song. I never cried so hard in my life. By the end of the song i could barely hit any note, i was crying, crying and singing. This is the most powerful song ever existed for me. James is a magician.
Every time I hear this song, I keep crying for at least 10 minutes. This song reminds me of my ex wife. Life is absolutely nothing. I wonder why people fight for a word that betrays you and hits you with a knife from back to death?
thx for this pure art of emotion, nobody sings his songs with that much of passion. he feels every tone in his heart and you can hear it.
James is so good in delivering the message through his music…love love him, very unique!
So much pain and emotion. A true performer.
What an iconic masterpiece of all love songs....heart wreaking stuff!
Mr Blunt your song is so vulnerably beautiful!!
Beautiful words, Marianne
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Your text was poignant and meaningful . So true . Xxxx 🏴👍🌹🌹🌹🌹 Sean xx
this guy sings with so much emotion, its crazy how he can make you feel each and every word.
I lost my girl 2 years ago, I couldn’t get to her in time. I couldn’t save her from her own thoughts. It breaks my heart every single day, I haven’t been the same man since. I can’t listen to this song without crying, this is the greatest live performance I have seen, music really is a reflection of ourselves. I miss you darling ❤
You are one brave strong man for this Mr James Blunt. Thank you.
How can they sit without tears in their eyes? I can’t stop crying
Because they're English. They dont have emotions except James 😂
Even though I've heard this song thousands of times before, I don't know why this live performance made me cry yesterday
Thank you Mr Blunt.. i can listen to it over und over again.. and it touches me every single time.. outstanding
I’m here because wife wife died in September 24, I knew what this song would do to me emotionally but came anyway, thank you James x
Prayers to you...sometimes you just have to break down and let that pain out. Music happens to be where I release my grief for life and love lost.
the soul you put into your songs and the emotion with which you sing always move me.