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.
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..
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"
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!!!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
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
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!!!
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!
Que versão agradável,amei a voz de vcs!! estão de parabéns,já gostava da musica na voz da florence,mas esse cover me fez apaixonar ainda mais pela musica!! sucesso.
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!
~Madilyn you are So talented hands down..know doubt about it!! Love your voice, I already buy every song of yours from Itunes..can't stop listing to your amazing VOICE!!!=)
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! 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 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! I appreciate you giving the music a try! Glad you're enjoying it!
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! :)
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"
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!!!
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!
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 LOVe hearing this! Thats great! :)
i love it *_* much better than the original :D
sure is it :P
7 years later... I still love this version! Great song! ❤️
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 :$
Excellent. You always manage to make your covers sound better than the originals. Keep it up and I'll keep listening
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.
Thank you! Made me smile! :)
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.
I love their version. The combining of tunes is just so perfect. Don't mind the video just listen to their voices. 👌
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 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 were good but they weren't as good as the original. No one can beat florence.
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.
It's too high for how low Florence usually goes. Great voices, but they should be put to Melanie Martinez covers or Ellie Goulding
This is pure gold
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'm blown away. sung EFFORTLESSLY by two amazing singers. great job!
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
Best cover. She is beautiful with a beautiful voice. I love the way she says "sweet nothing." Simply amazing. Wonderful harmony 3
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.
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 :)
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.
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.
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.
Holy crap guys, honestly, how come everytime you get together you produce something more beautiful everytime? This is perrrrfect! AMAZING, MAGICAL. JUST...WOW
I absolutely love when she smiles from enjoying singing so much. Smile more!!
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.
Excellent voices! Beautiful harmony!
Best cover of the song ever. Her voice.....incredible. And I actually think she totally rocks that hair.
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
Great song, great voices! You guys are amazing! Madilyn you are gorgeous!!
I can't get enough of this cover! It's like the only cover I've ever bought on iTunes
awesome cover!
they are soooooooooooooooo talented and tooooooooooooooooooo awesome
looooooove them!!
Nope. I think it all depends on what color I'm wearing. :)
I just cant stop listening to it !! I'm addicted to this song !!
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.
I happened to watch your video... and you took my breath away... You both guys sing like gods! I simply loved it!
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.
When they look at each other !!!!!
One of the very few covers that I have ever watched 'till the end and that was... BEAUTIFUL :)
I absolutely love their voices together.
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
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!!!
Gosh! I'm in love with that girl. What a voice!
I am never disappointed when I click play. Love your voice and how much better your covers sound than some of the original.
Could never get bored of their covers!
So many great covers to discover here...but this one...MAN! I'M HOOKED!!! Thank you!!
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!
Que versão agradável,amei a voz de vcs!! estão de parabéns,já gostava da musica na voz da florence,mas esse cover me fez apaixonar ainda mais pela musica!! sucesso.
One of my favorite ever songs and thhis video for me jas achieved best ever cover for the song...amazing!!
You guys sound great together. One of the best covers I've seen.
Love the song and the way your voices compliment each other. Real deal!! Might be a little jealous.
Corey and Madilyn....just PERFECT!
J'avais presque oublié cette chanson !! j'adore ce cover *-*
perfection... they made it their own, their own interpretation of the original... and rocked it
I love this so mellow. You two rock this duet!
loving the songg. beautiful acoustic version!
OMG - this gave me goosebumps all over my body - please come to Switzerland some day!
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 :)
THIS WAS PLAYED ON THE RADIO IN NORWAY TODAY!
Madilyn, this is so beautiful & amazing all together. Keep singing!
Lindos! PERFEITOOO
LOVE....LOVE....LOVE
Such amazing talent! Thank you
its 4:42 AM cant sleep 8P and hearing this is a energy shockwave of amazing voices nice job!!!
gahhh corey's voice gives me shivers! great harmonization together :)
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!
2:42 - 2:46 I love the moviments that people who love music does when they're singing. It's really fantastic. Music is not just about the sounds.
I love both!!!! This cover is amazing!!!! Love it!
Its absolutely beautiful!! I cannot wait to see more music like that coming from you!
Whenever I'm having a bad day, I just listen to you singing. Thank you :)
HOLY WOW! Fantastic voices!!
I love when you cover songs.. you do a better job than half of the artists do. Keep up the work!!
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 :)
What a smile and what an amazing voice! ♥ love it
U 2 guys are AMAZING!!! please more videos and songs!!
You're voices are sosososo good together, love BOTH of your voices! This cover was 100% :)
both amazing voices!
I get super excited when you put out new covers, I love them all :)
This is unbelievably motivating. I'm sat here bobbing and singing along! Amazing cover, amazing voice!
you guys are awsome..very talented and great voice
This version is soo much better than the original. I loovee it !!! Madilyn , you are so talented.
This cover never gets old I love it so much❤ you came so far Maddy I'm so glad I've been subscribed to you since the beginning 😊👍
~Madilyn you are So talented hands down..know doubt about it!! Love your voice, I already buy every song of yours from Itunes..can't stop listing to your amazing VOICE!!!=)