I'll never forget hearing it the first time, driving to work, not really listening to the chat, and it started and grew and kept growing and I would have been among a million in that moment helplessly awed by this art that was coming into the world.
@@doctorderpage2848I had such a similar experience! I shushed children in the backseat while I turned up the volume and ended up crying! It’s pure magic! As soon as I came home I found and watched this!
EDIT: They fucking did it. The year is 2021, with this song fast approaching it’s fourth birthday, and we are still yet to see it on Spotify. PLEASE Triple J, I haven’t lost faith.
Listening to this song when you have a spare few minutes, a break just takes you away from everything, still so salty this wasn’t the best song for the decade fr
The fact that the last lyrics go "and the cancer spread into her body and her blood, and there's nothing you can do about it now" mixed with David's life story so far makes this even more powerful than the gorgeous track. And not only this, in Sydney he revealed his ex wife died 5 months ago from the cancer. This is more than simply a song, this is fucking real. Thankyou Gang of Youths for this gem
Older brother, restless soul, lie down Lie for a while with your ear against the earth And you'll hear your sister sleep talking Say "Your hair is long but not long enough to reach Home to me But your beard Someday might be" And she'll wake up in a cold sweat on the floor Next to a family portrait drawn when you were four And beside a jar of two cent coins that are no good no more She'll lay it aside Older father, weary soul, you'll drive Back to the home you made on the mountainside With that ugly, terrible thing Those papers for divorce And a lonely ring A lonely ring Sit on your porch And pluck your strings And you'll find somebody you can blame And you'll follow the creek that runs out into the sea And you'll find the peace of the Lord. Grandfather, weary soul, you'll fly Over your life once more before you die Since our grandma passed away You've waited for forever and a day Just to die And someday soon You will die It was the only woman you ever loved That got burnt by the sun too often when she was young And the cancer spread and it ran into her body and her blood And there's nothing you can do about it now
These lyrics speak to my heart & soul. They take me back to that hospital room where you had to leave mummy and daddy behind and go play with the angels. Miss you sweet girl.
My grandmother is pretty close to dying of cancer, and my grandfather will never love another. They dated 5 weeks and have been married 50 years, 4 children and 12 grandchildren. This song hits home like a freight train. Rad cover, and thanks to Middle East for the untouchable original. Music like this amplifies the emotions of this surreal life.
Kind of feel like I've been flayed alive. My grandfather passed away yesterday, and the lyrics have struck me to the bone. Thank you for such an honest performance.
My school band teacher introduced me to this cover, as well as many other songs from less popular musicians. Each day I am thankful to my father and that teacher for allowing me to have such a diverse taste in music. Thanks Mr. B
The diversity and sensitivity in all their songs is just amazing, so passionate, full of life, full of angst, just is alluring to listen to, and musically so provocative, cannot pick a song that I love more than the others, this Band totally rocks!!
Absolutely crippling cover. The original is so beautifully written and this does it such great justice. Kudos - goosebumps felt across Australia this morning.
Me again. Just reminding myself that this is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed. Thank you for making my life feel exceptional once again as I listened to your masterpiece.
I'm in tears, this song got me through so much when I was younger. Thanks Gang Of Youths for doing it justice and taking it ever further!!!! Absolutely stunning.
Older brother, restless soul, lie down Lie for a while with your ear against the earth And you'll hear your sister sleep talking Say, Your hair is long but not long enough to reach Home to me But your beard Someday might be And she'll wake up in a cold sweat on the floor Next to a family portrait drawn when you were four And beside a jar of two cent coins that are no good no more She'll lay it aside Older father, weary soul, you'll drive Back to the home you made on the mountainside With that ugly, terrible thing Those papers for divorce And a lonely ring A lonely ring Sit on your porch And pluck your strings And you'll find somebody you can blame And you'll follow the creek that runs out into the sea And you'll find the peace of the Lord. Grandfather, weary soul, you'll fly Over your life once more before you die Since our grandma passed away You've waited for forever and a day Just to die And someday soon You will die It was the only woman you ever loved That got burnt by the sun too often when she was young And the cancer spread and it ran into her body and her blood And there's nothing you can do about it now
There have been a lot of amazing covers through Like A Version, covers that alter what you think of when you remember a song, and I think this is right up there. Just the energy & enjoyment of everyone playing gives off a positivity that hits you every time you watch this.
Hearing David sing these lyrics is absolutely emotionally shattering!!! Incredibly powerful performance... and one of the greatest like a versions of all time... if not the greatest.
Unbelievable song, just so great and perfectly delivered by one of my favourite bands Gang of Youths. Shout out to the classical string section who perfectly deliver the vocal choruses from the original and they seem to love this song just as much as I do.
The ending of this song, is so emotive, the quiet but soulful wish, an elegiac remembrance, so many emotions resonate in this song, it is certainly an amazing piece of music, I LOVE IT!!
I am sitting here stunned after listening to this for the 10th time....an incredible cover by an incredible band, not since Ben Harper did under pressure has a like a version affected me as much... there is something special here... thankyou for giving this to the world
one of the BEST like a versions EVER !!! The whole thing is like one massive crescendo and its to perfect oml I'm still tingling from listening to that!!
They made a video yesterday I think for ruok day talking about the struggles that they've had coming to terms with a lot of the hate they have gotten since taking over. I think that's what he's referring to.
How do they do it every single time? All my friends by LCD a couple of years ago, and now this? They truly are incredible musicians and people. PLUS THEY ARE RAD LIVE! The total package.
Absolutely electrifying version.Him, drummer, band and then the delicious harmony from the strings...omg.. no words. THANK YOU TRIPLE J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Joji is such an amazing guitarist, honestly after re-listening to over and over again, I realised how much of the tone he sets just through his playing alone. Love the way he has those high tones throughout almost like a bango twang but somehow on an electric guitar!
Been around since the start of these covers - this is my no.1 by a Millicent mile and there's been plenty of amazing lav renditions - thanks all involved
Their new album, tour and now this. It is all so beautiful and has so much meaning and I think it is brave of him to put so much emotion into the music. He puts so much love into the way he sings and I think there are so many people out there that forget about this beautiful side of music. PS: those fucking high notes at the end killed me
I am rarely floored or impressed. Too many drugs as a kid , but this made me cry for real. This is why I listen to so much classical. The emotion evoked here is one I rarely feel. Thank you gals and gents. This was special and you made my year!
The smile on that female cellist's face is so life-giving.
I'll never forget hearing it the first time, driving to work, not really listening to the chat, and it started and grew and kept growing and I would have been among a million in that moment helplessly awed by this art that was coming into the world.
This
I think this EVERY time. I'm glad I'm not the only one
@@doctorderpage2848I had such a similar experience! I shushed children in the backseat while I turned up the volume and ended up crying! It’s pure magic! As soon as I came home I found and watched this!
There's something so beautiful about people who play chello
THE DAY HAS ARRIVED - IT'S ON SPOTIFY
EDIT: They fucking did it.
The year is 2021, with this song fast approaching it’s fourth birthday, and we are still yet to see it on Spotify. PLEASE Triple J, I haven’t lost faith.
Mumford and Sons "Delta Tour EP" "Blood with Gangs of Youth" - Slightly different and live from concert.
They finally did! It’s on Spotify
Not the same but thanks
good faith you have buddy.
These guys are some of the most talented musicians I've ever listened to. His voice is incredible. I could honestly listen to him sing anything.
In my opinion this is still the greatest like a version (dare I say song) of all time
Its epic
Don’t you dare!!
Agreed!
Listening to this song when you have a spare few minutes, a break just takes you away from everything, still so salty this wasn’t the best song for the decade fr
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It finished 2 mins ago and I'm still sitting here in silence, crushed. Damn. What a cover. What a song. Hadn't heard either version until right now.
The fact that the last lyrics go "and the cancer spread into her body and her blood, and there's nothing you can do about it now" mixed with David's life story so far makes this even more powerful than the gorgeous track. And not only this, in Sydney he revealed his ex wife died 5 months ago from the cancer. This is more than simply a song, this is fucking real. Thankyou Gang of Youths for this gem
Jackson Elliott mama
I believe she had melanoma and the lyrics 'she got burnt by the sun too often when she was young'
+trenta38 in what song?
same song - literally the previous line.
+Andrew Neville oh lol gotcha
Older brother, restless soul, lie down
Lie for a while with your ear against the earth
And you'll hear your sister sleep talking
Say "Your hair is long but not long enough to reach
Home to me
But your beard
Someday might be"
And she'll wake up in a cold sweat on the floor
Next to a family portrait drawn when you were four
And beside a jar of two cent coins that are no good no more
She'll lay it aside
Older father, weary soul, you'll drive
Back to the home you made on the mountainside
With that ugly, terrible thing
Those papers for divorce
And a lonely ring
A lonely ring
Sit on your porch
And pluck your strings
And you'll find somebody you can blame
And you'll follow the creek that runs out into the sea
And you'll find the peace of the Lord.
Grandfather, weary soul, you'll fly
Over your life once more before you die
Since our grandma passed away
You've waited for forever and a day
Just to die
And someday soon
You will die
It was the only woman you ever loved
That got burnt by the sun too often when she was young
And the cancer spread and it ran into her body and her blood
And there's nothing you can do about it now
Whenever someone asks me to give them a song to listen to they may have never heard that they will love - I send them to this video. West Coast USA
These lyrics speak to my heart & soul. They take me back to that hospital room where you had to leave mummy and daddy behind and go play with the angels.
Miss you sweet girl.
I love how happy the blonde cello player is! Just stoked to be there and be part of something amazing
I totally watch their faces everytime!
I know she is veryyyy beautiful I'd marry her!
yeah I noticed that too. It's so nice to seem them totally getting into it!
My grandmother is pretty close to dying of cancer, and my grandfather will never love another. They dated 5 weeks and have been married 50 years, 4 children and 12 grandchildren. This song hits home like a freight train. Rad cover, and thanks to Middle East for the untouchable original. Music like this amplifies the emotions of this surreal life.
It's finally in Spotify!!! About fckn time!!!
I truly did not think I could love this song more. And then I heard this.
Word!
you should listen to alice kristiansen's cover. it's beautiful
each time i listen, I like it more & more. Exactly. It's a textbook example of songs that grow on you
Same.
This guy could sing the phone book and make it sound amazing - what a great band. And violins elevate just about anything. Best cover ever.
possibly one of the best like a versions i have heard.
Teddy Holiday Why all the hate? Just chill bro...
Reuben Rasmussen that's sad then..
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+mrclancymac1 see how I said " one of the best " and used the words " possibly"
+Teddy Holiday (Childish Gambino) 1v1 me I'm up for it
Played this song to my 85 year old mother the other day, and she said it was so beautiful, so deep, she loved it too
Kind of feel like I've been flayed alive. My grandfather passed away yesterday, and the lyrics have struck me to the bone. Thank you for such an honest performance.
If I could I hug you right now I would, promise I will give a big cuddle to your ma. Chin up cousin.
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ITS HAPPENING
ITS FINALLY ON SPOTIFY ❤️
Just came to comment this! How good is it!
My school band teacher introduced me to this cover, as well as many other songs from less popular musicians. Each day I am thankful to my father and that teacher for allowing me to have such a diverse taste in music.
Thanks Mr. B
3:55 look at the female cello player. This is what music does to us. Love and joy!
Greatt !!!!! I saw 2 days ago in Lisbon playing this song with Mumford and sons .... no words !!!!
Me too and it was SO AMAZING ! I can't even find the words to describe how powerful it was
I just saw they uploaded a professional recording of the version you’re talking about and yeah major fomo
Lucky you..so jealous..seen on you tube..and that was good.
Someone always says it about every Like A Version but this is hands down, no contest, the best one ever
The diversity and sensitivity in all their songs is just amazing, so passionate, full of life, full of angst, just is alluring to listen to, and musically so provocative, cannot pick a song that I love more than the others, this Band totally rocks!!
Gang of Youths are a true gift to music. Breathtaking performance.
The chick playing whatever stringed instrument is just so beautiful and in to it
I return to this song often. It is exquisite. An all time top 100 as far as I'm concerned.
I do too - "return to this song *often*." 💯❤️🫂
Absolutely crippling cover. The original is so beautifully written and this does it such great justice. Kudos - goosebumps felt across Australia this morning.
Me again. Just reminding myself that this is truly one of the most beautiful songs ever written and performed. Thank you for making my life feel exceptional once again as I listened to your masterpiece.
I cried. I'm not even ashamed. By far one of the most beautiful Like A Versions I've ever heard
I'm in tears, this song got me through so much when I was younger. Thanks Gang Of Youths for doing it justice and taking it ever further!!!! Absolutely stunning.
The Middle East - Blood (LYRICS)
Older brother, restless soul, lie down
Lie for a while with your ear against the earth
And you'll hear your sister sleep talking
Say, Your hair is long but not long enough to reach
Home to me
But your beard
Someday might be
And she'll wake up in a cold sweat on the floor
Next to a family portrait drawn when you were four
And beside a jar of two cent coins that are no good no more
She'll lay it aside
Older father, weary soul, you'll drive
Back to the home you made on the mountainside
With that ugly, terrible thing
Those papers for divorce
And a lonely ring
A lonely ring
Sit on your porch
And pluck your strings
And you'll find somebody you can blame
And you'll follow the creek that runs out into the sea
And you'll find the peace of the Lord.
Grandfather, weary soul, you'll fly
Over your life once more before you die
Since our grandma passed away
You've waited for forever and a day
Just to die
And someday soon
You will die
It was the only woman you ever loved
That got burnt by the sun too often when she was young
And the cancer spread and it ran into her body and her blood
And there's nothing you can do about it now
The best Like A Version of 2017, if not all time. Gave me goosebumps all over.
There have been a lot of amazing covers through Like A Version, covers that alter what you think of when you remember a song, and I think this is right up there. Just the energy & enjoyment of everyone playing gives off a positivity that hits you every time you watch this.
This band is blowing everyone else away at the moment! Who would have thought The Middle East would suit them so perfectly. Brilliant version!!
Can't stop listening to this cover. Better than the original, and did not think that was possible.
Everyone wanting this song on Spotify, the day has finally arrived. September 9th the year of our lord 2022.
A month before my grandma passed away 💔
Touches the heart strings
This song and cover are perfection…tears, every time ✨😪💛✨
Hearing David sing these lyrics is absolutely emotionally shattering!!! Incredibly powerful performance... and one of the greatest like a versions of all time... if not the greatest.
One of the BEST like-a-versions ever, I'd say.
All these instruments and his voice in harmonious spirit are just angelic
Unbelievable song, just so great and perfectly delivered by one of my favourite bands Gang of Youths. Shout out to the classical string section who perfectly deliver the vocal choruses from the original and they seem to love this song just as much as I do.
Hands down the best Like A Version ever. Just pure perfection.
Am totally addicted to this Band, this song!! What awesome musicians, the lyrics, the presentation, the interpretation of the lyrics, WOWWWW!
So much energy in that room
This will forever be my favourite Like a Version - absolute magic. Can't wait to see them live, in November!
It was a long 5 years, but thank you for finally putting the original cover on Spotify ❤️❤️
This is still the best like a version of all time
Such a good song !!! Proposed to fiancé the day this was played. Holds a special place
Easily my favourite like a version to date. I can't get over how beautiful this is...
Billions brought me here to this amazing band.
Still one of my all time favourites
when two of my favourite bands combine and i feel like crying
This is my favorite type of cover. Respectful to the original while putting your own essence into it.
Hands down the best like a version ive listened to!! What an emotional ride too!! Gang of youths you fucking rock!
I keep coming back every week to hear this again
The ending of this song, is so emotive, the quiet but soulful wish, an elegiac remembrance, so many emotions resonate in this song, it is certainly an amazing piece of music, I LOVE IT!!
Quality interview too boys.
Gang of youths breath hope and life into the world, I can't get enough.
The absolute joy on the two humans playing the cellos was enough to give me goosebumps
steve pleskun couldnt agree more.
Their happiness is infectious.
I am sitting here stunned after listening to this for the 10th time....an incredible cover by an incredible band, not since Ben Harper did under pressure has a like a version affected me as much... there is something special here... thankyou for giving this to the world
I can't stop watching this. It was seriously the best like a version ever. Dave's voice is like no other. These guys are true artists.
I dunno, I bet I've watched it more times than you! It's the most awesome like a version I've heard in a long time.
I can't get over how beautiful this is.
Officially my favourite like a version, Gang of Youths never cease to amaze me.
one of the BEST like a versions EVER !!! The whole thing is like one massive crescendo and its to perfect oml I'm still tingling from listening to that!!
THIS IS NOW ON SPOTIFY. I REPEAT THIS IS NOW ON SPOTIFY
Ben & Liam, you are both doing a great job. We appreciate it mateys!!!
Much love to you both and FUCK the haters!!!
are there controversies with them?
They made a video yesterday I think for ruok day talking about the struggles that they've had coming to terms with a lot of the hate they have gotten since taking over. I think that's what he's referring to.
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Goosebumps. Everywhere. Oh my god what a song
This makes me want to move to Australia even more, one of my favorites and this cover is better! Like A Version is the best!!!!
amazing cover! even more so with the cheek bones on the cello. Wow
How do they do it every single time? All my friends by LCD a couple of years ago, and now this? They truly are incredible musicians and people. PLUS THEY ARE RAD LIVE! The total package.
Wow. Goosebumps. The looks on the cellists' faces say it all really!
The Middle East is so underrated. And this cover is amazing
I’ll always be so grateful that someone took the time to introduce me to this beautiful song. Everything about this is breathtaking.
Get around em for #1 in the hot 100. These rock legends deserve their name in lights now!!!
Absolutely electrifying version.Him, drummer, band and then the delicious harmony from the strings...omg.. no words. THANK YOU TRIPLE J!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Easily one of the best voices ever out of Australia
Pure music, real instruments, raw emotion
♥️
Jesus, this man is attractive.
oh yes 🔥
am i the only one that listens to this over and over again
Nope.
Um. Noooo way.
nah mate, i'm here too
Pretty sure I'm 237,000 of the 2,379,000 views
Nppe
Joji is such an amazing guitarist, honestly after re-listening to over and over again, I realised how much of the tone he sets just through his playing alone. Love the way he has those high tones throughout almost like a bango twang but somehow on an electric guitar!
For a band to pull that out at 8am on a Friday , just wow goosebumps 🤘🏻
Best Like A Version ever... No question.
This is an absolute masterpiece. My god.
The most beautiful thing I have ever seen
The girl on the cello can't stop smiling when the song really kicks in...same for me. Amazing version, incredible band.
This is a really, really special performance. Thank you for putting this together and to the beautiful band.
Been around since the start of these covers - this is my no.1 by a Millicent mile and there's been plenty of amazing lav renditions - thanks all involved
Their new album, tour and now this. It is all so beautiful and has so much meaning and I think it is brave of him to put so much emotion into the music. He puts so much love into the way he sings and I think there are so many people out there that forget about this beautiful side of music.
PS: those fucking high notes at the end killed me
Absulutely beautiful rendition. Stunning musicianship.
I adore this song and I am in love with this version of it. Incredibly powerful. Well done.
I am rarely floored or impressed. Too many drugs as a kid , but this made me cry for real. This is why I listen to so much classical. The emotion evoked here is one I rarely feel. Thank you gals and gents. This was special and you made my year!
I'm an absolute mess right now :') That song means the world to me and I think this is the greatest cover/version I have ever heard of it!
Incredible. My favorite song.
The best Like a Version of the year, thank you Gang of Youths
This makes my heart so unbelievably full.
I FOUND IT ON SPOTIFY TODAY!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
04/11/2022!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I love that Mumford and sons brought them on stage to sing this with them as the encore. Well done. Deserve huge success.
Fucking hell they really need to release this as a proper track on spotify
I've listened to this tune once a week since it's came out, it is still the most beautiful thing I've ever heard.