I just want to say that I've read every single comment posted and am so thankful for such wonderful compliments... My brother and sister help me film these videos (and sometimes sing with me in them too). it's just the three of us siblings that do everything, so you can imagine that your support really means a lot. If you like what you hear, please check out my original music on iTunes or my website, and THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT MUSIC!!! It means the world to me!! :)
OMG HE CAN SING. I always had eyes for him on Glee, I wanted he to be developed as a member of the choir in the fourth season, but that did not happen. anyway, this version slayed, I'm hooked.
I loved the Katie original so much when it first came out cause it helped me through a tough time but I think I find an even better version. I 've been trying to find good acoustic versions of this song that I can try to play myself and I think I found the perfect one! Thanks Derik.
Wow, a playlist of your songs came on autoplay after Holly Cole's I Can See Clearly Now...it started with The Way it's Gonna Go...and from the FIRST song...I was hooked! You & your siblings are just awesome! Soul-quenching music that I can't stop listening to. What a happy accident to have stumbled across you this way, I'm a subscriber starting now! Thanks for uplifting experience
ok derik spill the beans, we all know ur gunna be a star on glee next year cus like 100 people left. ur already preparing ur katy perry! but really. SOOOOO GOOOD. me and my sister scream every time we see you in the background. pull some strings and get yourself a role! loveeeee the cover!!!!!!!!!! and you!!!
I like this a lot. This sounds much more emotional than the original and does not have that fake computerized voice. Your voice suits this song very well. Thank so much for this, a true pleasure for the ear.
I just posted this on Facebook for everyone to see with the caption of "This version actually makes me like this song." But seriously...this version is a million times better than Katy Perry's.
I really like the way your singing comes out naturally.Its so beautiful, like you're not even trying. I also love how the harmonies and background come together. This isn't a good video, its an amazing video. :) Nicely done
This is incredibly well done, the filming is fantastic and your voice is amazing! You really did justice to the song so congratulations on that. I've seen a couple of your other videos so far and you are very talented. Keep up the great work! :)
My internet kept disconnecting while I tried to play this. I probably refreshed the page about 10 times so I could just listen to the whole thing lol. Awesome cover! Discovered you from topblip, which by the way you were amazing! Josh Kim urged all of us to check out your other covers hahah
I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake Yeah, I was in the dark I was falling hard With an open heart (I'm wide awake) How did I read the stars so wrong? (I'm wide awake) And now it's clear to me That everything you see Ain't always what it seems (I'm wide awake) Yeah, I was dreaming for so long I wish I knew then, what I know now Wouldn't dive in, wouldn't bow down Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet 'Til I woke up on, on the concrete Falling from cloud nine Crashing from the high I'm letting go tonight Yeah, I'm falling from cloud nine I'm wide awake Not losing any sleep I picked up every piece And landed on my feet (I'm wide awake) Need nothing to complete myself, no (I'm wide awake) Yeah, I am born again Out of the lion's den I don't have to pretend (And it's too late) The story's over now, the end I wish I knew then, what I know now Wouldn't dive in, wouldn't bow down Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet 'Til I woke up on, on the concrete Falling from cloud nine (It was out of the blue, I'm) Crashing from the high I'm letting go tonight (Yeah, I'm letting you go, I'm) I'm falling from cloud nine (I'm wide awake) Thunder rumbling Castles crumbling (I'm wide awake) I am trying to hold on (I'm wide awake) God knows that I tried Seeing the bright side (I'm wide awake) I'm not blind anymore I'm wide awake I'm wide awake Yeah, I'm falling from cloud nine (It was out of the blue, I'm) Crashing from the high You know, I'm letting go tonight (Yeah, I'm letting you go, I'm) I'm falling from cloud nine I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake I'm wide awake
Your voice is amazing! I'd like to play the guitar like you do! I'm in love with this cover! I'll go and download this version now! Be right back! :) Xoxo
I actually really love this! A lot of people can't pull this song off i've noticed, i've only found one other version i like, but yours! Well its beautiful. You have such a nice voice, and i hope it carries you to wherever you want to go :) Beautiful.
Daaaang dude! :o Youre an awesome singer dude, i mean it. Im definately subscribing! This is my favortie katy perry song and you just made it even better and "Brighter" if u kno what i mean. xD i REALLY love ur singing tho :D
I just want to say that I've read every single comment posted and am so thankful for such wonderful compliments... My brother and sister help me film these videos (and sometimes sing with me in them too). it's just the three of us siblings that do everything, so you can imagine that your support really means a lot. If you like what you hear, please check out my original music on iTunes or my website, and THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT MUSIC!!! It means the world to me!! :)
OMG HE CAN SING. I always had eyes for him on Glee, I wanted he to be developed as a member of the choir in the fourth season, but that did not happen.
anyway, this version slayed, I'm hooked.
Congrats bro. Truely am captivated
I can't stop listening to this. I keep replaying it over and over and over... :)
Wow!!! Amazing, keep rocking man
Omg!!!!! I got teary eyed when I heard your voice.
Seen so many covers of this song and this is by far the best.
You are the most amazing male vocalist I have come across and it was all by accident, soooo happy to have found you. Keep on making us smile.
Very good my man I want this on the radio because it is awesome
WHAT KIND OF CAMERA YOU USE?
I must of watched 10 covers of this song and this is by far the best one.
he went to my school with his sister and they.sang some songs
you came to my school on May 5 with your sister at Mariposa in Redlands! You guys did an awesome job!
Best version out there!!!
Could tell by your other videos that you had significant guitar skills and this cover just demonstrates that so well. I'm hooked! Love your work :)
You came to my school Crafton elementary!! U r a great singer
Love it, beautiful arrangement great vocal ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🎵🎶♥️
Its been almost 8 years since you posted that cover and I still listen to it , love it so much!! Thanks :)
It's so lovely to hear a guy with an amazing voices...
I loved the Katie original so much when it first came out cause it helped me through a tough time but I think I find an even better version. I 've been trying to find good acoustic versions of this song that I can try to play myself and I think I found the perfect one! Thanks Derik.
Wow. What a gift! You sound great! I'll come see you in concert!
This is one of my favourite covers! Absolutely gorgeous you have a wonderful voice!!
Parabéns!
Ótimo trabalho.
Ficou excelente.
AMAZING COVER!!! JUST FALLING IN LOVE MAN!!! GREAT JOB!!!
I love the way you sing this song. You are multi talented, please keep going!
Amazing .. No words to describe how good you are of a singer
Lovely acoustics..Just resonating through my soul. Maximum Awesomeness achieved.
you have that voice that makes you listen very beautiful, your very blessed
Oh her voice is beautiful!!!!
The BEST cover of this song
i have heard so many covers of this song n urs is by far the best(:
Wow, a playlist of your songs came on autoplay after Holly Cole's I Can See Clearly Now...it started with The Way it's Gonna Go...and from the FIRST song...I was hooked! You & your siblings are just awesome! Soul-quenching music that I can't stop listening to. What a happy accident to have stumbled across you this way, I'm a subscriber starting now! Thanks for uplifting experience
i fell in love with this.3 listening and listening again.
ok derik spill the beans, we all know ur gunna be a star on glee next year cus like 100 people left. ur already preparing ur katy perry!
but really.
SOOOOO GOOOD. me and my sister scream every time we see you in the background. pull some strings and get yourself a role!
loveeeee the cover!!!!!!!!!! and you!!!
way better than a lot of stuff you can listen to on the radio! nice!!
Awesome cover!!! Fantastic guitar playing and great voice! He deserves to have millions views for each video.
Awesome cover. I never liked that song until your cover of it!
Thank you! That means a lot, sometimes people don't dig different interpretations! :)
This deserves more views broo❤️✨
Ive seen a ton of wide awake covers and yours is exactly the one i definitely was lookin for, slightly and great voice bruh. Keep it up
I like this a lot. This sounds much more emotional than the original and does not have that fake computerized voice. Your voice suits this song very well. Thank so much for this, a true pleasure for the ear.
The guitarist in Glee ! You're really talended !! Keep it up !
Great job man..wonderful background, and beautiful filming by your siblings..it was awesome playing with you, hope to do so again in the future...
I love your voice & how you sang the song.You've got talent, thanks for the vid
You are an amazing singer you are so talented!!!!
Great location! Nice and clean editing! Loved it!
I just posted this on Facebook for everyone to see with the caption of "This version actually makes me like this song." But seriously...this version is a million times better than Katy Perry's.
Wow,it's 111,152 viewers now compared to the very first time I discovered you.I'm proud of you dude.You'll make it far! :D
good job love your voice could listen to u all day
Awesomeness received!! Love this!!
Really beautiful video and I'm already in love with your voice. Subscribed!
Such an awesome performance Derik! 😇💚
this lead me to your Stay cover. Both great covers. Great artist.
thank you so much!!! I appreciate you taking the time to say hey. glad you're diggin the covers!
this was just too much for words i didnt want this music vid to end
Adoro versões masculinas de sucessos interpretados por mulheres! Linda demais essa versão!!
Man amazing cover! You really should have more views need to share this with people!
Wow, you've got serious talent, Derik!
Keep it coming!
I really like the way your singing comes out naturally.Its so beautiful, like you're not even trying. I also love how the harmonies and background come together. This isn't a good video, its an amazing video. :) Nicely done
This is incredibly well done, the filming is fantastic and your voice is amazing! You really did justice to the song so congratulations on that. I've seen a couple of your other videos so far and you are very talented. Keep up the great work! :)
My internet kept disconnecting while I tried to play this. I probably refreshed the page about 10 times so I could just listen to the whole thing lol. Awesome cover! Discovered you from topblip, which by the way you were amazing! Josh Kim urged all of us to check out your other covers hahah
wow!! perfect!!
Amazing!!!!!!!!! Really love this version!!!! 😍
You can truly see your passion for music-3
Nice job!!! And your voice is amazing... Love this song!!! 👌👌👌
this place is really really scenic!!!!
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Yeah, I was in the dark
I was falling hard
With an open heart (I'm wide awake)
How did I read the stars so wrong?
(I'm wide awake)
And now it's clear to me
That everything you see
Ain't always what it seems (I'm wide awake)
Yeah, I was dreaming for so long
I wish I knew then, what I know now
Wouldn't dive in, wouldn't bow down
Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet
'Til I woke up on, on the concrete
Falling from cloud nine
Crashing from the high
I'm letting go tonight
Yeah, I'm falling from cloud nine
I'm wide awake
Not losing any sleep
I picked up every piece
And landed on my feet (I'm wide awake)
Need nothing to complete myself, no (I'm wide awake)
Yeah, I am born again
Out of the lion's den
I don't have to pretend (And it's too late)
The story's over now, the end
I wish I knew then, what I know now
Wouldn't dive in, wouldn't bow down
Gravity hurts, you made it so sweet
'Til I woke up on, on the concrete
Falling from cloud nine (It was out of the blue, I'm)
Crashing from the high
I'm letting go tonight (Yeah, I'm letting you go, I'm)
I'm falling from cloud nine (I'm wide awake)
Thunder rumbling
Castles crumbling (I'm wide awake)
I am trying to hold on (I'm wide awake)
God knows that I tried
Seeing the bright side (I'm wide awake)
I'm not blind anymore
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
Yeah, I'm falling from cloud nine (It was out of the blue, I'm)
Crashing from the high
You know, I'm letting go tonight (Yeah, I'm letting you go, I'm)
I'm falling from cloud nine
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
I'm wide awake
This is so good! I can finally go to sleep knowing there's an excellent cover of this song. :-)
i love your voice!!!! o my goosshh! u did amazing.
Goosebumps!!!
I'm left in a state of shock, that's pure perfection there! :D
GREAT MAN!! HUGS FROM BRAZIL...YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL...
I LOVE this cover!!! I have seen a lot of covers by guys singing this song and this is by far my favorite!!(: Keep it up(:
Great job man. I really enjoy your music.
-Bruce
why am i just finding you know? you are absolutly amazing :)
Apaixonada apenas :o
You are amazing I'm soo surprised I love it keep it going!!!!!!!!
Your voice is amazing! I'd like to play the guitar like you do! I'm in love with this cover! I'll go and download this version now! Be right back! :) Xoxo
Looove the scenery
AMAZING as always!! Gaww I love your voice ♥
I actually really love this!
A lot of people can't pull this song off i've noticed, i've only found one other version i like, but yours! Well its beautiful.
You have such a nice voice, and i hope it carries you to wherever you want to go :)
Beautiful.
you deserve so much more views :) loove your covers sooo much :D
just amazing
How are you not famous??? AMAZING.
Ok I love your version!!!! I love the fact that you are using a guitar and beat box....... Post some of your own songs!!!! You have to be amazing!!!
Amazing as always Derik!!! Such a great cover
Great job and a fantastic version of a simple but pretty great song. Like your style so I'm subscribing to your channel. :)
So beautiful!
Daaaang dude! :o Youre an awesome singer dude, i mean it. Im definately subscribing! This is my favortie katy perry song and you just made it even better and "Brighter" if u kno what i mean. xD i REALLY love ur singing tho :D
I LOVE this version !!!!
FAVORITE COVER EVER
Must say this is one of the best covers I have seen so far! You're really good, but i guess you already know... (:
Scenery looks amazing! And wonderful cover as per usual, hope you get a bigger role in Glee next season and get to sing :P
WHY ARE YOU SUCH AN AWESOME SINGER?
Wow. That's amazing. Keep doing this.
AMAZING, DUDE!!! i really liked it!!! congrats
this is amazing love it!!!!!!!!!!
I'm In Love With Your Voice! Its Amazing! I Am Officially A Fan! :-) ♥
Oh my god this is actually amazing
I LOVE IT!! your voice is so beautiful!!
This video was uploaded on the 28th of May! :D my favourite song now hehe, btw love the cover :) you need to get signed!!!!
Subscribed! This has to be the BEST cover of this song! :O You are amazing!