Theres only one man that can go from a pop band to a rock/metal band to an acoustic folk band and make it work..and that ladies and gentlemen is Charlie Simpson...He's a f*cking genious and inspiration to us all. And this is a beautiful tune...Can't wait for the album!
I discovered Charlie Simpson just last week. I read up on him and was astonished to find that he had been in the band 'Busted'. I'm from Canada, so forgive me for my ignorance when it comes to UK artists & bands. I honestly thought that this guy had always done this type of music. Denying that this guy is stellar in both writing and vocals aspects is just simply oblivious and ignorant. I can't believe people are bashing him. He's a real great listen. Love the soul this guy has in his songs.
same here! I'm from Canada as well, and heard about him recently and love his music... its funny because i was obsessed with Busted when I was 12 and had a pretty long laugh when I found out it was the same guy.. (clearly my music taste has changed plenty of years later thank goodness)
I agree with you. I'm from the UK so knew vaguely about it all but I was only about 6-7 when busted broke up. The reason people bash him is coz he left Busted to go to fightstar and that caused the Band to end. I think they're stupid for doing so as it's obvious that he didn't like being in busted and he left to join a much better band.
This is CHARLIE SIMPSON's music, not Busted anymore. Start listening, his music is awesome and he is one of the most talented musicians nowadays. If you like Busted it's ok, go listening to their songs but stop making comments about reunions...
Can not believe in 9 years this song has only amounted 1.2m views?! I never got a chance to see Charlie’s solo tour live. Gutted. Really hope he writes another album
I'm a massive Busted fan and yes I am gutted that it was because of him that Busted ended but I still respect Charlie with his decision to leave. It came to a point in Busted's career where he felt unfulfilled and unhappy with the music they were making so he decided to leave. He then made Fightstar where he finally made the music he always wanted to make which made him happy. Now with his solo career he is doing the exact same thing, making music and actually loving it. So calling him 'self fish' or having a 'big ego' for throwing away fame for happiness is ignorant and it needs to stop.
I couldn't be happier by seeing as the years went by, how you close the mouths of the people that criticized you so much when you left Busted. Never stop demonstrating that you are one of the best musicians ever. Amazing song, amazing Charlie; as always.
This guy deserves more credit, Busted were good, Fightstar are possibly better, but he is just fantastic. I hope people take him seriously. This is honestly such a good song.
All I have to say is that despite being 'selfish' for leaving busted, Charlie is much better off without them. Many of you probably don't like fightstar, but to me it opened my eyes to a totally different sound, following him on his new solo career has been awesome and with the new album to be released in May, I cant wait. This guy decided to stop doing something that didn't make him happy. Instead he followed something he loved doing..I commend him for that.
I don't like the hate Charlie gets for not rejoining Busted. It is clear that when they broke up it was amicable and that Charlie clearly has a very different creative direction from the rest of the band. In his solo work he sounds much more honest and truthful to himself, that said I still enjoy some of Busted's songs - some of them have aged terribly. Back to this actual video, lovely song for some calm reflection. Thanks Charlie =)
The comments about his ego being too big for McBusted are PATHETIC. Does this music sound anything like what Busted played? NO. He left Busted for a reason. Charlie's changed, he's matured, it's not called having a big ego, it's called sticking by what he wants to do. Sure I'm even going to see McBusted but if Charlie doesn't want to join them, that's HIS decision, not yours.
He said in an interview the main reason he didnt go with Mcbusted was because of his new album and that he really wanted to focus on it, which i think is better! he is much better off alone in my opinion he can write the songs the songs that are much more personal to him :)
To those of you who are busted fans. Its fairly easy to just tell someone to do something that benefits you personally. Those of you I can only imagine are children, when you actually grow up and become and adult, you realise that singing 'Thats Whats I Go To School For' or anything busted did, is just below adulthood. James and Matt can move on and do what they will (May I mention that my girlfriend recently saw Wicked and Matt starred in it and Charlie has written some incredibly good and influential music). So kids, todays lesson is.Busted can teach you a basic guess of what the 'Year 3000' might look like, or that they like the way that an 'Air Hostess' dresses.... but busted will never teach you raw meaning of growing up and becoming an adult like Charlie has. Suck it.
I can see why he didn't join McBusted he is not peter pan like the rest of them. I prefer people that are still freaking CRAZY!!! YAY Please don't hate LOVE LOVE LOVE
He's going to be at SxSW, in Texas in March, and I am spending a ton of money to see him. I'm from the states, and it's been years since I have started liking Fightstar and stuff, so yeah. I'm excited.
@@lucifaerislifeandstuff5181 Charlie is in multiple bands and people are mad he isn't loyal to one ? Or am I dumb and don't understand what you just said
@@sko3925 ok so way back in the late 90's when he was a literal child he was in a boy band called Busted and wrote a bunch of hits. His record label proceeded to give a lot of his songs that he wrote to the Jonas Brothers and other bands (like the song 3000) so he quit, also he wasn't happy being used to write songs that he honestly didn't like and wasn't allowed to proform. But Charlie retained of lot of the rights to a lot of their songs do to the fact that he wrote most of them. He than formed a band called fightstar straight afterwards on the day the band dissolved. Around 10 years ago Busted reformed and Charlie stated he only join if they used a different label but they was already signed. They then merged with McFly to expand thier music library. What upsets a lot of fans was that when asked why he didn't join, he said that he wasn't going to be a songwriting monkey and that he should get a say in what happens to his music. True to his word when they signed to a different label and McFly went to do their own thing he rejoined the band. Alot of people are mad at him for breaking up busted and essentially holding a large portion of their music library hostage do to a record label decision.
@@lucifaerislifeandstuff5181 Oh wow thanks for the explanation, I really don't understand people who are mad at him he did his own thing and took what was his ( his songs ) now I understand half of these comments, thanks again
You people are hilarious! Talking about busted! They were a pishy little piece of shit pop band. Charlie Simpson left them cos it broke his heart everytime he had to play that crap! He is a world class songwriter and musician and his band Fightstar were superb! Not a popular style of music but a type that is enjoyed by fans of "proper" music and his solo album was great too. He through away fame to make quality music. Something that real bands do
Your reply is dead spot on.Although Busted are not shit they can't compare to Fightstar.If people wanted Busted they should have supported their rockier tracks.Charlie wouldn't have a problem being in a rock Busted.Pop was not his thing and I congratulate him for having the guts leaving the fame and money.
ive been a fan of Charlie Simpson from busted and have followed him to fightstar and now to his solo record, he is an amazing singer and people need to understand that what he has done in the past e.g. leaving bands is old news and people need to understand he just wants a change.
Having him switch genre so often made me a bit wary about this stuff but I seen him support Twin Atlantic recently and was blown away! I think this is his best move musically and I'm really enjoyin the new stuff
Charlie's worked so hard to get where he's at, and not at one point has he failed to disappoint. Such a talented musician to go through genres and not stick to the same thing constantly :)
Charlie Simpson is one of those rare artists who has got better and better and better. I loved Fighstar and I couldn't have imagined him to have gotten even better. But somehow, he has.
It's like he has this amazing ability to blend deep emotion and passion with lyrics, music and vocals so perfectly, that he makes me feel not only alive...but inspired to an extent where I believe that society would improve for the better if everyone could appreciate such brilliance.
I saw Charlie supporting Twin Atlantic when they were on tour last year and I was very surprised by him -- he was a proper quality act for a "support", people seemed to really enjoy his music. So weird seeing him as I didn't know he was playing until I got there. I saw him when I was a little kid playing for Busted (haha) and I know why he changed to Fightstar and his solo career, you could tell he needed something else.
made me believe in love again..at least there is love out there, now its up to me and the universe to find it, picking myself up everytime again and again and never stop hoping
Had a crush on him when he was in Busted.....had a crush on him when he was in fightstar....and I still have a crush on him now! For all those people who said he couldn't play or write music you must be deaf and blind. Just look at how awesome this song is! :)
I was devo when Charlie left Busted, but I am now so glad that he did. He is in this world to share his music no matter whether with busted, fight star or as a solo.
Love this song. You were amazing in Edinburgh. Travelled there just to see you support Deaf Havana & can't believe I finally saw you after many years of wanting you to play in Australia.. but I came to you and am so glad! Can't wait for the new album, the new songs were lovely
I like how his music changes as he gets older, you know it started off all punky-pop when he was young, then went to a more rocker style and now its more mellow.
when i was younger i always loved Busted, but he was always the real talent in the band and i am so glad he has gone single. perfect, relaxing, sunny days music :)
From Busted to fightstar to this. Who would of thought back when what i go to school for came out that this guy would still be about and be a genuine musician.
Does it honestly matter which of the bands he was in you liked/didn't like? You should be here because of Charlie, and Charlie alone. He created this, no one else.
i love that all through his amazing career, though his music has changed, his eyebrows have stayed with us
😂😂😂😂😂
The Holy eyebrows lol
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Theres only one man that can go from a pop band to a rock/metal band to an acoustic folk band and make it work..and that ladies and gentlemen is Charlie Simpson...He's a f*cking genious and inspiration to us all.
And this is a beautiful tune...Can't wait for the album!
Honestly such a hidden Gem. Love it so much.
I discovered Charlie Simpson just last week. I read up on him and was astonished to find that he had been in the band 'Busted'. I'm from Canada, so forgive me for my ignorance when it comes to UK artists & bands. I honestly thought that this guy had always done this type of music. Denying that this guy is stellar in both writing and vocals aspects is just simply oblivious and ignorant. I can't believe people are bashing him. He's a real great listen. Love the soul this guy has in his songs.
same here! I'm from Canada as well, and heard about him recently and love his music... its funny because i was obsessed with Busted when I was 12 and had a pretty long laugh when I found out it was the same guy.. (clearly my music taste has changed plenty of years later thank goodness)
I agree with you. I'm from the UK so knew vaguely about it all but I was only about 6-7 when busted broke up. The reason people bash him is coz he left Busted to go to fightstar and that caused the Band to end. I think they're stupid for doing so as it's obvious that he didn't like being in busted and he left to join a much better band.
Agreed
Three years have passed and I still return at least once a week here... AMAZING
This is CHARLIE SIMPSON's music, not Busted anymore.
Start listening, his music is awesome and he is one of the most talented musicians nowadays.
If you like Busted it's ok, go listening to their songs but stop making comments about reunions...
Winner of the Masked singer! Amazing 👏
Charlie Simpson = One of the Most Underrated Singers Going
ugh he is just so beautiful and his voice and lyrics and ugh
Can not believe in 9 years this song has only amounted 1.2m views?! I never got a chance to see Charlie’s solo tour live. Gutted. Really hope he writes another album
He's currently doing a new album
His voice is incredible. He's got such a gorgeous tone arghh it's perfect
Still come back to good old Charlie Simpson at times for some chill and to bring back the slightly older days lol
I am so happy that he has announced his third solo album. :D I love that he can go from the styles of Busted to Fightstar to this. I love them all
+Mia Gwynedd DID HE!!?? *-* YYESS
Say What Yes! Look on the facebook page, there is like a 15 second clip of a new song
Charlie is probably one of thee most talented musician of our generation...no...that's an understatement...
When I was a kid I liked Busted. Now I like this. I'm not sure what point I'm trying to make. But music is cool, chill out folks.
music is cool. things are cool. stuff is cool. air is cool.
+Amy Naylor Music is cool. Pizza is cool. Monster is cool. Ice is cool.
You still like this garbage ?
This man can not write bad music and he's such a great person. I hope he's making music for a LONG time.
did they get this clips from a movie or did they actually get Mads Mikkelsen for their vid??
music like this still doesn't get as much recognition and praise as it should! such a beautiful song by such a talented artist
I'm a massive Busted fan and yes I am gutted that it was because of him that Busted ended but I still respect Charlie with his decision to leave. It came to a point in Busted's career where he felt unfulfilled and unhappy with the music they were making so he decided to leave. He then made Fightstar where he finally made the music he always wanted to make which made him happy. Now with his solo career he is doing the exact same thing, making music and actually loving it. So calling him 'self fish' or having a 'big ego' for throwing away fame for happiness is ignorant and it needs to stop.
Self fish ?
I couldn't be happier by seeing as the years went by, how you close the mouths of the people that criticized you so much when you left Busted. Never stop demonstrating that you are one of the best musicians ever.
Amazing song, amazing Charlie; as always.
This guy deserves more credit, Busted were good, Fightstar are possibly better, but he is just fantastic. I hope people take him seriously. This is honestly such a good song.
I just seen an ad on FB for his new song and it made me think of this one and I came to listen again. Such an underrated song
I've matured and it appears Charlie has too. Go yourself Charlie, you might never be bigger than Mcbusted but just do what you love!
this is my most anticipate album of the year - in a year in which new albums by set your goals, the wonder years and new found glory will be produced.
All I have to say is that despite being 'selfish' for leaving busted, Charlie is much better off without them. Many of you probably don't like fightstar, but to me it opened my eyes to a totally different sound, following him on his new solo career has been awesome and with the new album to be released in May, I cant wait. This guy decided to stop doing something that didn't make him happy. Instead he followed something he loved doing..I commend him for that.
I totally forgot about this song! So glad I have rediscovered it. Somehow I still remembered the lyrics! Catchy stuff
I don't like the hate Charlie gets for not rejoining Busted. It is clear that when they broke up it was amicable and that Charlie clearly has a very different creative direction from the rest of the band.
In his solo work he sounds much more honest and truthful to himself, that said I still enjoy some of Busted's songs - some of them have aged terribly.
Back to this actual video, lovely song for some calm reflection. Thanks Charlie =)
I've been hearing this on radio 1....it should have more hits than 98, 924....it's amazing!!! xx
I like Charlie Simpson's song's
I an so in love with Charlie Simpson and his music
The comments about his ego being too big for McBusted are PATHETIC. Does this music sound anything like what Busted played? NO. He left Busted for a reason. Charlie's changed, he's matured, it's not called having a big ego, it's called sticking by what he wants to do.
Sure I'm even going to see McBusted but if Charlie doesn't want to join them, that's HIS decision, not yours.
He said in an interview the main reason he didnt go with Mcbusted was because of his new album and that he really wanted to focus on it, which i think is better! he is much better off alone in my opinion he can write the songs the songs that are much more personal to him :)
Exactly! The new album's great and we wouldn't have that if he'd joined McBusted! c:
It has definitely turned out better for the fans as well haha fair play to him is all i can say
and now he's back in busted LOL
Lol is he too mature for Busted now?
His music is lovely, and I love this approach. I still listen to lots of rock, but at the end of the day his music is the best way to round off.
To those of you who are busted fans.
Its fairly easy to just tell someone to do something that benefits you personally. Those of you I can only imagine are children, when you actually grow up and become and adult, you realise that singing 'Thats Whats I Go To School For' or anything busted did, is just below adulthood. James and Matt can move on and do what they will (May I mention that my girlfriend recently saw Wicked and Matt starred in it and Charlie has written some incredibly good and influential music). So kids, todays lesson is.Busted can teach you a basic guess of what the 'Year 3000' might look like, or that they like the way that an 'Air Hostess' dresses.... but busted will never teach you raw meaning of growing up and becoming an adult like Charlie has. Suck it.
I love when he sings; and the nights are so long without you!
I can see why he didn't join McBusted he is not peter pan like the rest of them. I prefer people that are still freaking CRAZY!!! YAY Please don't hate LOVE LOVE LOVE
I've got no words and a lump in my stomach... this song is perfect... I love it.
hello childhood crush
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AMAZING SONG!!! i have had it in my head for weeks, cant stop singing it. cant wait for the album. its going to be amazing
It must annoy the shit out of him that no matter what he will only ever be "that guy from busted"
i'm sure the millions he made from 2 years of busted is worth it though. Allowed him to really let fightstar and his solo career get going too.
He's going to be at SxSW, in Texas in March, and I am spending a ton of money to see him. I'm from the states, and it's been years since I have started liking Fightstar and stuff, so yeah. I'm excited.
LOL all you fan girls, the guy followed his heart more than anything else! Sure Busted were mehh but Fighstar is where he belongs!
What are you talking about ?
@@sko3925 Charlie is in a band called fightstar the guy is prolific and is in multiple bands.
@@lucifaerislifeandstuff5181 Charlie is in multiple bands and people are mad he isn't loyal to one ? Or am I dumb and don't understand what you just said
@@sko3925 ok so way back in the late 90's when he was a literal child he was in a boy band called Busted and wrote a bunch of hits. His record label proceeded to give a lot of his songs that he wrote to the Jonas Brothers and other bands (like the song 3000) so he quit, also he wasn't happy being used to write songs that he honestly didn't like and wasn't allowed to proform. But Charlie retained of lot of the rights to a lot of their songs do to the fact that he wrote most of them.
He than formed a band called fightstar straight afterwards on the day the band dissolved.
Around 10 years ago Busted reformed and Charlie stated he only join if they used a different label but they was already signed. They then merged with McFly to expand thier music library.
What upsets a lot of fans was that when asked why he didn't join, he said that he wasn't going to be a songwriting monkey and that he should get a say in what happens to his music. True to his word when they signed to a different label and McFly went to do their own thing he rejoined the band.
Alot of people are mad at him for breaking up busted and essentially holding a large portion of their music library hostage do to a record label decision.
@@lucifaerislifeandstuff5181 Oh wow thanks for the explanation, I really don't understand people who are mad at him he did his own thing and took what was his ( his songs ) now I understand half of these comments, thanks again
Ahh God! I was obsessed with Busted when I was younger and now I'm obsessed with this song, brilliant!
This man singing this song ruined my childhood.
Sweet Cheeks x this man singing this song is my freaking life
ive been watching this and listening to this everyday ever since i heard it on the radio. its just so beautiful it makes me wanna cry :')
Go back with James and Matt, busted is nothing without you Charlie xxxxxx
That's why they're now mcbusted haha :P
yh I know
Was never a Busted fan, nor was I a big Fightstar fan .. but I LOVE this! Elements of Mumford & Sons there for sure.
You people are hilarious! Talking about busted! They were a pishy little piece of shit pop band. Charlie Simpson left them cos it broke his heart everytime he had to play that crap!
He is a world class songwriter and musician and his band Fightstar were superb! Not a popular style of music but a type that is enjoyed by fans of "proper" music and his solo album was great too.
He through away fame to make quality music. Something that real bands do
You legend.
Oh no. Music snobbery.
Disagree about busted being shit though I do agree people need to move on and accept that he's never going back
Your reply is dead spot on.Although Busted are not shit they can't compare to Fightstar.If people wanted Busted they should have supported their rockier tracks.Charlie wouldn't have a problem being in a rock Busted.Pop was not his thing and I congratulate him for having the guts leaving the fame and money.
busted wasnt shit but if he didnt leave busted would have been disastrous
Must have listened to this about 80 times over the past 2 days. Amazing song. Amazing artist. Amazing past. Amazing future. Underrated by far.
ive been a fan of Charlie Simpson from busted and have followed him to fightstar and now to his solo record, he is an amazing singer and people need to understand that what he has done in the past e.g. leaving bands is old news and people need to understand he just wants a change.
Having him switch genre so often made me a bit wary about this stuff but I seen him support Twin Atlantic recently and was blown away! I think this is his best move musically and I'm really enjoyin the new stuff
Charlie's worked so hard to get where he's at, and not at one point has he failed to disappoint. Such a talented musician to go through genres and not stick to the same thing constantly :)
he was amazing in Busted and now he's proved himself as a solo artist - I love this song!
Charlie Simpson is one of those rare artists who has got better and better and better. I loved Fighstar and I couldn't have imagined him to have gotten even better. But somehow, he has.
i love charlie, seen him live hes so amazing!xxxxx
It's like he has this amazing ability to blend deep emotion and passion with lyrics, music and vocals so perfectly, that he makes me feel not only alive...but inspired to an extent where I believe that society would improve for the better if everyone could appreciate such brilliance.
"if people on earth could just get together then maybe we could find a place for eachother"
keep on singing that part to myself over and OVER love it
Such an Amazing and Unique voice !
Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.
I saw Charlie supporting Twin Atlantic when they were on tour last year and I was very surprised by him -- he was a proper quality act for a "support", people seemed to really enjoy his music. So weird seeing him as I didn't know he was playing until I got there.
I saw him when I was a little kid playing for Busted (haha) and I know why he changed to Fightstar and his solo career, you could tell he needed something else.
Absolutley fallen in love with this song, and back in love with charlie :) Amazing
i love charlie so much xx never would of thought ingrid would listen to him! xx so happy x
This song is pure awesomeness.Seriously.
I love Charlie but this is the only song that attracted me so much.It sounds so fantastic.
He gets beter everyday! Fan since 2004, and wow! he's an angel!
made me believe in love again..at least there is love out there, now its up to me and the universe to find it, picking myself up everytime again and again and never stop hoping
Playing this again and again! love it
Charlie's voice is the only thing that helps me to sleep. It's the epiphany of beautiful
Had a crush on him when he was in Busted.....had a crush on him when he was in fightstar....and I still have a crush on him now! For all those people who said he couldn't play or write music you must be deaf and blind. Just look at how awesome this song is! :)
Such an amazing song, this came out when I was like 15, crazy how time flies
I was devo when Charlie left Busted, but I am now so glad that he did. He is in this world to share his music no matter whether with busted, fight star or as a solo.
holy shit BUSTED,well they were class and now this wow he is talented
Seen your little stint at V Fest Weston Park. You were AWSOME dude. The first act i saw there. Kicked off a brilliant weekend. Thank you.
Love this song. You were amazing in Edinburgh. Travelled there just to see you support Deaf Havana & can't believe I finally saw you after many years of wanting you to play in Australia.. but I came to you and am so glad! Can't wait for the new album, the new songs were lovely
I like how his music changes as he gets older, you know it started off all punky-pop when he was young, then went to a more rocker style and now its more mellow.
when i was younger i always loved Busted, but he was always the real talent in the band and i am so glad he has gone single. perfect, relaxing, sunny days music :)
From Busted to fightstar to this. Who would of thought back when what i go to school for came out that this guy would still be about and be a genuine musician.
Perfeito...Essa canção é linda,o clip caiu bem pra ela.parabéns grande charlie...
Omg! He amazing solo!
Does it honestly matter which of the bands he was in you liked/didn't like?
You should be here because of Charlie, and Charlie alone.
He created this, no one else.
I love this song, his music is so relaxing but thought provoking. So excited that I'm seeing him live in March. Eeee!!
Your voice makes me feel happy.
Love your video.
OMG his voice and this song are both amazing!!!
seeing Charlie again made me miss my childhood. :) he still sounds as good as when he was in Busted.
Can't get enough of this guys music now!!
I love his voice!... His new songs are great but I also miss the BUSTED times.
CHARLIE IS SO AMAZING. I WISH HE WAS RECOGNISED MORE. AMAZING VOICE :D OMG I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO HIS SONGS FABBB!
Such original lyrics, truly inspiring
That's the sweetest and top song.
actually in love with his hair!
love his new music, i have learnt his new acoustic song i love playing them
I love this!!! He's still got it. And i still love his big eye brows! he should stick to this kind of music !
Awesomely awesome! Amazingly amazing! LOVE IT!
just heard this on nation radio reconized his voice, good song always liked his voice , guess he,s matured now very talented bloke i say!
Ingrid sent me but I thought it was going to suck.... but I was wrong. I will never doubt her again! This is amazing.
Superb song and video
his voice is amazing
I loved the voice, the sound, the lyrics... everything! He keeps getting better!
Such a sweet song!
MY GOSH!! Charlie!! That's amazing!!! Please keep up evolving in THIS direction! Youreally belong here! Magical tune, simply MAGICAL xX
Charlie is so perfect.
Amazing singer