You took my heart and you held it in your mouth And with a word all my love came rushing out And every whisper, it's the worst, Emptied out by a single word There is a hollow in me now So I put my faith in something unknown I'm living on such sweet nothing But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold I'm living on such sweet nothing And it's hard to learn And it's hard to love When you're giving me such sweet nothing Sweet nothing, sweet nothing You're giving me such sweet nothing [Beat break] It isn't easy for me to let it go Cause I've swallowed every single word And every whisper, every sigh Eats away this heart of mine And there is a hollow in me now So I put my faith in something unknown I'm living on such sweet nothing But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold I'm living on such sweet nothing And it's hard to learn And it's hard to love When you're giving me such sweet nothing Sweet nothing, sweet nothing You're giving me such sweet nothing [Beat break] And it's not enough to tell me that you care When we both know the words are empty air You give me nothing Uoooh Uoooh Uoooh Nothing [Beat break] Uoooh Uoooh Uoooh Sweet nothing Uoooh Uoooh Uoooh Sweet nothing
That was a very good cover. I have to say, I hate reading UA-cam comments saying how the song doesn't sound like the original or how it doesn't capture the emotion of the original song. When a song is being covered, the artist puts their personal touch on the song. They may interpret it in a different tone, but they still unleash all their passion into the performance. If you want to hear how the song was originally played and with its original tone, then go listen to the original song. This is a cover, not a duplicate.
This version is so much clearer than the original. When I used to listen to the original, I kept hearing "I'm living on sexy elephants" It's kinda bad that I've only just realised two years later that the lyrics are actually "I'm living on such sweet nothing"
WHAT IS WITH ALL THE HATE?!?!!!? I am a HUUUUGE FATM fan and I absolutely adore Calvin's work. I can honestly say I loved this cover. If you're complaint about the smiling and how this song is sad and not meant to be joyous, MUSIC IS MEANT FOR THE EARS, NOT FOR THE EYES. If you first listened to this without watching the video your outtake on the cover would most likely be different.
I absolutely agree! I hate it how people always want a song with sad or negative lyrics to also SOUND sad, dark and/or negative :( I love happy, bright and melodic sounding music, and I don't really care what the lyrics are about. E.g., I wish someone would find me a bright and melodic cover of "Paint It Black" by the Rolling Stones, because I hate Mick Jagger's non-melodic and grumpy style of singing in the original. I can't find such a cover anywhere though - everyone seems to try to imitate how Mick sang it, and no one ever allows the melodic potential of that song to... 'shine', so to say. And I don't care whether it's about anything "black" or not - it should still be aloud to shine!! I care about the music, but people (including artists) focus too much on lyrics, and ruin some great tunes.
it's because it's annoying to see/hear these studio edited (pitch corrected) recordings where people try to pass them off as live sessions. Where instead of just being about the music, they're trying to be cute and as marketable as possible so they can make money off of other peoples' work.
I hate cause you cant get the name from the fuking best song by velvet underground and put on this shit ass, when i try listen sweet nothig from they or black crowes, youtube only shows this peace of crap.
To be clear, the song has been performed extremely well. The singers are incredibly talented, however the issue I bear and many others also share is the song is a sad story, this cover is very upbeat both in tune, voice and beat. Yes music is meant for the ears, so listen. I feel the joy in their voices, there is an upbeat rhythm, everything here is beautiful and sunny... but the words are so conflicting. The cover is fine if you are just listening for 'nice' sounds but for someone who is taking the song into their soul, bringing it to life in their minds, the image painted is odd. I cant imagine pain and suffering whilst listening to 'what a wonderful world' (louis armstrong)... it just doesn't work. for this reason i can't purchase this cover despite how brilliant the singers are and how well they've put this together because its really weird. It would be sadistic to be able to combine the imagery produced by the song. I must point out that its well understood in tele sales, speaking with a smile, makes your words positive because of how it affects the voice. I listen to music, I'm here because I'm looking to expand my playlist for my painting sessions. The words and sounds don't add up..
Thank you!!! Yeah it's nice to just cover a song that I LOVe every once in a while!!! :) I have a Lana Del Rey cover coming out soon that I'm excited about too!!!
I do think I'm addicted to your voice Maddi! I can't stop listening to your songs, when I study, when I have free time, I always listen to your songs! Keep up the good work, I love you!
They don't get the emotion of the song at all. All the smiling. The lyrics are miserable, about being with someone who makes you feel trapped because they tell you they love you and then completely neglect you. You're nite supposed to smile about that
Stfu lol, Im a musician - You cant look that deep. Im sure when hes alone listening to deep music he dosent smile. Hes happy to be singing it ( Hence the smile ).. lol
Kitty C That's really mean. She's just airing her views, to each his own. If you don't agree, then keep it to yourself. You don't need to say such things, everybody's opinions are different.
The voice? Awesome! Really good singers! The peformance? Awful. Sorry. The lyrics are really painful and you are smiling to each other like you are singing a happy song. I cannot feel the emotion on it.
exactly what I was thinking. The positivity is totally counter to the depressing words... the positivity in the voice and guitar play isn't right for the song. its a good performance, full of talent, but puts me off the song. Its like singing about the horrors of the holocaust whilst keeping the tune jolly.... really really weird.
You teach me the words to songs that are completely not understandable when the original artists sing them. For this I thank you. Oh also you're amazing :)
I have yet to hear the original of this song...and I might keep it that way. I cannot possibly imagine it getting any better than this. You both have beautiful voices, but Madilyn, your music is perfect to study by. I have your playlist playing and because you do a lot of acoustic type music, it's calm enough that I can focus on my studies while listening to good music. You and the Piano Guys are my go-to playlists now.
I think you might be a freak... And wake the fuck up...there's ten billion ppl who now who do covers and better than these Nimrods. Like I said wake up!
Wow. Just wow. You two are perfect together. Keep up the amazing work both of you. Maddy you helped inspire me to start singing. Thank you so much. Please never stop making music.
God enough of the heavy chick breathing on just about everything I hear from women under 40. It's not a vocal skill and its' annoying and played out as hell. Please stop.
Holy crap guys, honestly, how come everytime you get together you produce something more beautiful everytime? This is perrrrfect! AMAZING, MAGICAL. JUST...WOW
Madilyn, You are incredible! I just ran into your music just a minute ago and will be purchasing all of your albums. Your raw talent is amazing! Totally made my night to discover your music!
This was beyond amazing. I love both of your voices so much. I can't believe you haven't been signed. If only record labels would sign people like you with natural voices like this.
OMG ... I Love the way you make covers. Thanks... I enjoy listening ur covers. I use to loved This song.. But now I fall in love with This cover. Kisses from spain. Ur amazing!
Madilyn! I have been watching you since July... You are so amazing dude! Your voice gives me chills... you are so awesome in so many ways!! Thank you for helping me cope with things in my life.... you're one in a billion!! Keep it up
It's hard not to start off with a critical mindset when you hear a cover of a song you like- *especially* with a Florence song! I have to say, in a matter of seconds I was completely drawn in. This is beautiful! I love your voices and the guitar playing is badass! Great job and I'm already enjoying the rest of your videos.
Best cover yet. Downloaded it on itunes, synced it to my ipod and listen to this every morning just to drive to school. Talk about making my day :) LOVE IT!!!
You are an unbelievably perfect match for a duet! i got recommended your channel Madilyn and you are unreal! Super talented and no one could deney that yo!
I've just heard this cover on the radio. The great thing here is that I'm from Mexico. So, yep, this cover IS on the mexican radio, which it's amazing. Congrats! :D
I think you did it PERFECT-I love it and it is a sad song BUT it is up beat and you both looked like you had fun doing it....I LOVED THE SONG AND VIDEO.
I LOVE your hair Maddy! I just wanted to let you know that I love the songs with you and Cory! You two have such singing chemistry that I love hearing your voices together. Maddy and Cory = A Master Piece!!!
You took my heart and you held it in your mouth
And with a word all my love came rushing out
And every whisper, it's the worst,
Emptied out by a single word
There is a hollow in me now
So I put my faith in something unknown
I'm living on such sweet nothing
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold
I'm living on such sweet nothing
And it's hard to learn
And it's hard to love
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Sweet nothing, sweet nothing
You're giving me such sweet nothing
[Beat break]
It isn't easy for me to let it go
Cause I've swallowed every single word
And every whisper, every sigh
Eats away this heart of mine
And there is a hollow in me now
So I put my faith in something unknown
I'm living on such sweet nothing
But I'm tired of hope with nothing to hold
I'm living on such sweet nothing
And it's hard to learn
And it's hard to love
When you're giving me such sweet nothing
Sweet nothing, sweet nothing
You're giving me such sweet nothing
[Beat break]
And it's not enough to tell me that you care
When we both know the words are empty air
You give me nothing
Uoooh
Uoooh
Uoooh
Nothing
[Beat break]
Uoooh
Uoooh
Uoooh
Sweet nothing
Uoooh
Uoooh
Uoooh
Sweet nothing
Thank you so much! I appreciate your support and you help me to be able to make more music! :)
That was a very good cover. I have to say, I hate reading UA-cam comments saying how the song doesn't sound like the original or how it doesn't capture the emotion of the original song.
When a song is being covered, the artist puts their personal touch on the song. They may interpret it in a different tone, but they still unleash all their passion into the performance. If you want to hear how the song was originally played and with its original tone, then go listen to the original song. This is a cover, not a duplicate.
Thank you! Harmonies and sysinct rhythm makes music magic!
One of my favorite covers of yours! luv ya!
totally agree.prefer it to the original.
Thank you! I appreciate you giving the music a try! Glad you're enjoying it!
This version is so much clearer than the original. When I used to listen to the original, I kept hearing "I'm living on sexy elephants" It's kinda bad that I've only just realised two years later that the lyrics are actually "I'm living on such sweet nothing"
Nope. I think it all depends on what color I'm wearing. :)
WHAT IS WITH ALL THE HATE?!?!!!?
I am a HUUUUGE FATM fan and I absolutely adore Calvin's work. I can honestly say I loved this cover. If you're complaint about the smiling and how this song is sad and not meant to be joyous, MUSIC IS MEANT FOR THE EARS, NOT FOR THE EYES. If you first listened to this without watching the video your outtake on the cover would most likely be different.
+Susan Heslop (Je Suis un Ananas) I agree I really enjoyed this cover and how it is different from the original as it seems lighter and happier :)
I absolutely agree! I hate it how people always want a song with sad or negative lyrics to also SOUND sad, dark and/or negative :( I love happy, bright and melodic sounding music, and I don't really care what the lyrics are about.
E.g., I wish someone would find me a bright and melodic cover of "Paint It Black" by the Rolling Stones, because I hate Mick Jagger's non-melodic and grumpy style of singing in the original. I can't find such a cover anywhere though - everyone seems to try to imitate how Mick sang it, and no one ever allows the melodic potential of that song to... 'shine', so to say. And I don't care whether it's about anything "black" or not - it should still be aloud to shine!! I care about the music, but people (including artists) focus too much on lyrics, and ruin some great tunes.
it's because it's annoying to see/hear these studio edited (pitch corrected) recordings where people try to pass them off as live sessions. Where instead of just being about the music, they're trying to be cute and as marketable as possible so they can make money off of other peoples' work.
I hate cause you cant get the name from the fuking best song by velvet underground and put on this shit ass, when i try listen sweet nothig from they or black crowes, youtube only shows this peace of crap.
To be clear, the song has been performed extremely well. The singers are incredibly talented, however the issue I bear and many others also share is the song is a sad story, this cover is very upbeat both in tune, voice and beat.
Yes music is meant for the ears, so listen. I feel the joy in their voices, there is an upbeat rhythm, everything here is beautiful and sunny... but the words are so conflicting. The cover is fine if you are just listening for 'nice' sounds but for someone who is taking the song into their soul, bringing it to life in their minds, the image painted is odd.
I cant imagine pain and suffering whilst listening to 'what a wonderful world' (louis armstrong)... it just doesn't work. for this reason i can't purchase this cover despite how brilliant the singers are and how well they've put this together because its really weird. It would be sadistic to be able to combine the imagery produced by the song.
I must point out that its well understood in tele sales, speaking with a smile, makes your words positive because of how it affects the voice. I listen to music, I'm here because I'm looking to expand my playlist for my painting sessions. The words and sounds don't add up..
Thank you! I DO try! :)
dammn it's a fucking good work congratulations
My kids (3yrs & 10 months) dance around and love to listen to you Maddy! You brought out the love of music in my kids, thank you!
i love it *_* much better than the original :D
sure is it :P
Thank you!!! Yeah it's nice to just cover a song that I LOVe every once in a while!!! :) I have a Lana Del Rey cover coming out soon that I'm excited about too!!!
CAN WE JUST TALK ABOUT HIS ARM VEINS ASDFGHJKL
Mieve Thao please look back at this comment HAHAHA
WHY WAS THIS COMMENT IGNORED FOR 8 YEARS DAMNNN HAHAHAH
i'm blown away. sung EFFORTLESSLY by two amazing singers. great job!
Wow I remember when I was obsessed with this cover.... Can't believe this is 7 years old.
9 years now, nearly a decade🤯
Lost count of the number of times I've listened to this! Your voices are PERFECTION together, keep the duets coming!
Corey and Marilyn are sweet :$
I do think I'm addicted to your voice Maddi! I can't stop listening to your songs, when I study, when I have free time, I always listen to your songs! Keep up the good work, I love you!
They don't get the emotion of the song at all. All the smiling. The lyrics are miserable, about being with someone who makes you feel trapped because they tell you they love you and then completely neglect you. You're nite supposed to smile about that
Stfu lol, Im a musician - You cant look that deep. Im sure when hes alone listening to deep music he dosent smile. Hes happy to be singing it ( Hence the smile ).. lol
They sing for the ears not eyes.
youre a douche, lady
youre right
Kitty C That's really mean. She's just airing her views, to each his own. If you don't agree, then keep it to yourself. You don't need to say such things, everybody's opinions are different.
7 years later... I still love this version! Great song! ❤️
The voice? Awesome! Really good singers! The peformance? Awful. Sorry. The lyrics are really painful and you are smiling to each other like you are singing a happy song. I cannot feel the emotion on it.
exactly what I was thinking. The positivity is totally counter to the depressing words... the positivity in the voice and guitar play isn't right for the song. its a good performance, full of talent, but puts me off the song.
Its like singing about the horrors of the holocaust whilst keeping the tune jolly.... really really weird.
You teach me the words to songs that are completely not understandable when the original artists sing them. For this I thank you. Oh also you're amazing :)
What happened to the side of your head
I just didn't notice jeez don't get so werked up
Stop
And what happened to your big forehead? :)
Well at least I don't have a small one
She's pretty stop hating
I have yet to hear the original of this song...and I might keep it that way. I cannot possibly imagine it getting any better than this. You both have beautiful voices, but Madilyn, your music is perfect to study by. I have your playlist playing and because you do a lot of acoustic type music, it's calm enough that I can focus on my studies while listening to good music. You and the Piano Guys are my go-to playlists now.
They were good but they weren't as good as the original. No one can beat florence.
Best cover. She is beautiful with a beautiful voice. I love the way she says "sweet nothing." Simply amazing. Wonderful harmony 3
I feel like im watching a kids TV show...
Her voice is ok....her hair cut sucks tho!!!
I think you might be a freak...
And wake the fuck up...there's ten billion ppl who now who do covers and better than these Nimrods. Like I said wake up!
Jay Urban >ten billion
zero billion
When they look at each other !!!!!
Tho only bad thing I can say is that terrible hair, but the rest and more important is amazing =)
i love her hair :3
Me too but not that new hairstyle
I love their version. The combining of tunes is just so perfect. Don't mind the video just listen to their voices. 👌
It's too high for how low Florence usually goes. Great voices, but they should be put to Melanie Martinez covers or Ellie Goulding
Wow. Just wow. You two are perfect together. Keep up the amazing work both of you. Maddy you helped inspire me to start singing. Thank you so much. Please never stop making music.
God enough of the heavy chick breathing on just about everything I hear from women under 40. It's not a vocal skill and its' annoying and played out as hell. Please stop.
I LOVe hearing this! Thats great! :)
I love how both of you always seem to be making covers with each other. It's beautiful Both of your voices go so well together.
Best cover of the song ever. Her voice.....incredible. And I actually think she totally rocks that hair.
My most favourite part about this Madilyn is that you're taking the time to answer to so many of your fans. Amazing girl and amazing cover.
I absolutely love when she smiles from enjoying singing so much. Smile more!!
So many great covers to discover here...but this one...MAN! I'M HOOKED!!! Thank you!!
I can't get enough of this cover! It's like the only cover I've ever bought on iTunes
I just cant stop listening to it !! I'm addicted to this song !!
Holy crap guys, honestly, how come everytime you get together you produce something more beautiful everytime? This is perrrrfect! AMAZING, MAGICAL. JUST...WOW
Corey and Madilyn....just PERFECT!
Great song, great voices! You guys are amazing! Madilyn you are gorgeous!!
Thank you! Made me smile! :)
Love the song and the way your voices compliment each other. Real deal!! Might be a little jealous.
Gosh! I'm in love with that girl. What a voice!
You guys sound great together.
I happened to watch your video... and you took my breath away... You both guys sing like gods! I simply loved it!
Madilyn, You are incredible! I just ran into your music just a minute ago and will be purchasing all of your albums. Your raw talent is amazing! Totally made my night to discover your music!
Beautifully sung. You both sound amazing and are extremely talented.
its the way you look at each other when you sing this powerful song together that and a natural voice just does it for me :D amazing job
I am never disappointed when I click play. Love your voice and how much better your covers sound than some of the original.
perfection... they made it their own, their own interpretation of the original... and rocked it
This was beyond amazing. I love both of your voices so much. I can't believe you haven't been signed. If only record labels would sign people like you with natural voices like this.
One of the very few covers that I have ever watched 'till the end and that was... BEAUTIFUL :)
Could never get bored of their covers!
LOVE....LOVE....LOVE
Such amazing talent! Thank you
I absolutely love their voices together.
Excellent voices! Beautiful harmony!
Whenever I'm having a bad day, I just listen to you singing. Thank you :)
gahhh corey's voice gives me shivers! great harmonization together :)
OMG ... I Love the way you make covers. Thanks... I enjoy listening ur covers. I use to loved This song.. But now I fall in love with This cover. Kisses from spain. Ur amazing!
Madilyn, this is so beautiful & amazing all together. Keep singing!
I can't get enough of this song!!!!!!
Excellent. You always manage to make your covers sound better than the originals. Keep it up and I'll keep listening
the sparkle in her eyes, amazing
its 4:42 AM cant sleep 8P and hearing this is a energy shockwave of amazing voices nice job!!!
AMAZING. JUST SPEECHLESS. MY HEART MELTED. INTO CHOCOLATE.
Madilyn! I have been watching you since July... You are so amazing dude! Your voice gives me chills... you are so awesome in so many ways!! Thank you for helping me cope with things in my life.... you're one in a billion!! Keep it up
I love when you cover songs.. you do a better job than half of the artists do. Keep up the work!!
It's hard not to start off with a critical mindset when you hear a cover of a song you like- *especially* with a Florence song! I have to say, in a matter of seconds I was completely drawn in. This is beautiful! I love your voices and the guitar playing is badass! Great job and I'm already enjoying the rest of your videos.
You guys sound great together. One of the best covers I've seen.
the voice, the smile, the hair. beautifull.
OMG - this gave me goosebumps all over my body - please come to Switzerland some day!
Best cover yet. Downloaded it on itunes, synced it to my ipod and listen to this every morning just to drive to school. Talk about making my day :) LOVE IT!!!
Love love love love love love love love !
I love this so mellow. You two rock this duet!
they are soooooooooooooooo talented and tooooooooooooooooooo awesome
looooooove them!!
I just love the original song.
But Madilyn has a beautiful voice. So does Corey... you guys just turn a great song into a perfect one! Congrats :)
You are an unbelievably perfect match for a duet! i got recommended your channel Madilyn and you are unreal! Super talented and no one could deney that yo!
This is unbelievably motivating. I'm sat here bobbing and singing along! Amazing cover, amazing voice!
Its absolutely beautiful!! I cannot wait to see more music like that coming from you!
I love both!!!! This cover is amazing!!!! Love it!
You're voices are sosososo good together, love BOTH of your voices! This cover was 100% :)
I listen to this like, everyday. Perfect.
loving the songg. beautiful acoustic version!
i absolutely love it when these two do duets together -3
I've just heard this cover on the radio. The great thing here is that I'm from Mexico. So, yep, this cover IS on the mexican radio, which it's amazing. Congrats! :D
I get super excited when you put out new covers, I love them all :)
One of my favorite ever songs and thhis video for me jas achieved best ever cover for the song...amazing!!
I just love to hear you Madilyn, your voice is so perfect!!!
I think you did it PERFECT-I love it and it is a sad song BUT it is up beat and you both looked like you had fun doing it....I LOVED THE SONG AND VIDEO.
Maddy,you are great singer.
Your singing is powerful and brilliant.
So beautiful!
THIS WAS PLAYED ON THE RADIO IN NORWAY TODAY!
This version is soo much better than the original. I loovee it !!! Madilyn , you are so talented.
It's so breathtaking!! I love all of your covers! You make any song so much better :) Thank you so much for all that you do for us :)
I LOVE your hair Maddy! I just wanted to let you know that I love the songs with you and Cory! You two have such singing chemistry that I love hearing your voices together. Maddy and Cory = A Master Piece!!!