At the age of 58, this song breaks my heart - because i relate too much to the message.. and it encourages me to stop and be here now and seek my peace - my own significance. I only hope i don't grow old having regrets for not living in the present and seeing the gifts around me. Thank you, Colin, for the reminder and the inspiration.
Colin is just another music genius. Lyrics, guitar work, and that voice! WOW! He can sing low, mid-range, and as high as he wants to. I’ve always loved his unique voice even back with Men at Work!
“Just be here now, forget about the past…. Your mask is wearing thin” Boy, did I need this reminder today. Beautiful song and message. Thank you good Sir.
At the age of 31 life has blessed me towards this man's music. This song is absolutely incredible. Much love to all who read this... Just be here now, forget about the past, the mask is wearing thin
I had my heyday and at 58 I’m now reinventing myself. I don’t know who I am now or what I want to be, but I resonate with this song about as much as any song I’ve ever heard. And there’s a lot I’ve heard over the past 58 years. I hope to pick up the pieces of my life and find my passion again so that I can live out the rest of my life being able to contribute to my community as well as live a life worth living for myself as well.
Your comment really resonated with me. I'm almost 56 and nothing really feels right anymore. I just need courage to change it. Praying for you and all of us 🙏🏼❤️
I cant get enough of this song. Colin’s another under-rated singer and guitarist. I love his voice. He dont get enough credit. He’s 68 yrs old and sings as good or better than when he was with men at work. Actually, I like him better solo…
This songs signifies to my wife and I that we kinda saved each other and that what art is... you put your own meaning in where you can. we live on the ocean and i play this to her once in a while. this man is an artist once an for all
And u know what...I think its better this way. Not that he would...but he should not be commercialized like those more well knowns do and get. They start showing up on tv singing shows and just the media machine that just takes the essence of singer song writers, tosses it aside and is just interested in the surface level BS. Songs like this, especially acoustic versions...are way too emotional to have on in the backround at work or on the drive to work...imo. though ed Sheeran and john Mayer were able to get there. The broad audience is fickle. I'll never truly understand what they like and why.
You were very fortunate. I am not a big fan of 80’ms music, but now I am a HUGE fan of Collin What a great songwriter and acoustic performer. I love it when stripped down versions of songs actually are better than studio versions. He’s fantastic.
dont know if anyone gives a damn but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the new series on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last few weeks xD
So good. Can't wait to see him live again on the west coast. But first I have to find the 12 people who gave this a thumbs down and punch them in the face. But after that, can't wait.
I obviously know him from land down under and who can it be now. But the song...and specifically the lines that really l caught my attention...were from Beautiful world. 1 made me chuckle...followed by one that is such an amazing line, I have no words. "I tried talking to Jesus, but he just put me on hold. Said he'd been swamped by calls this week. And He could not shake his cold." (That's funny. I like it. Followed by such movind lines) "And still this emptiness, persists. Perhaps this is as good as it gets." And....just give me the man, his guitar and his voice. No full band needed. It never dawned on me. Bands usually go... Singer? Got it. Bass? Got it. Guitar? Got it. Drums/percussion? Got it. Piano/keyboard? Got it. Soul? Nope. You get yourself some soul, you can drop a lot of that other stuff.
And I guess what's worse...is people think they have that soul. But they don't. And...even if you try to have it...it sometimes is just...u got it...or u dont.
Any minute now, my ship is coming in I'll keep checking the horizon And I'll stand on the bow, and feel the waves come crashing Come crashing down, down, down on me And you say, be still my love Open up your heart, let the light shine in But don't you understand I already have a plan I'm waiting for my real life to begin When I awoke today, suddenly nothing happened But in my dreams, I slew the dragon And down this beaten path, up this cobbled lane I'm walking in my old footsteps, once again And you say, just be here now Forget about the past, your mask is wearing thin Just let me throw one more dice I know that I can win I'm waiting for my real life to begin Any minute now, my ship is coming in I'll keep checking the horizon And I'll check my machine, there's sure to be that call It's gonna happen soon, soon, oh, so very soon It's just that times are lean And you say, be still my love Open up your heart, let the light shine in Don't you understand Oh, I already have a plan I'm waiting for my real life to begin On a clear day, I can see, see for a long way On a clear day, I can see See for a long way Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Colin James Hay / Thomas Mooney
My favourite Colin Hay song with 'I don't think I'll ever get over you'.... "I drink good coffee, every morning". Great story telling + great musicianship where just a single voice and guitar can rouse so much emotion. Guilty pleasure with this song, I can't help but repeat "machines!" in the same voice delivered by Morpheus (Lawrence Fishburne) when giving his speech to Zion. "And I'll check my machine (machines!)" 😅
Justin Currie is, without doubt for those who understand the reference, Scotland's Don Walker. However, Colin Hay is Scotland's undisputed greatest minstrel. I love the music of both of them deeply. Be My Downfall holds an incredibly precious place in my past... Real Life speaks to my future.
I just love Colin Hay so much. I don't care where he performs or where he gets his money from....He gives his whole soul to every performance, and it touches my heart...every time. He is ....in my top ten fav artists ever. THAT good!
This song moved me to tears today Colin. I only just discovered it on Spotify and wish I had found it years ago. I love it. Thank you. Sending love and peace from Salt Spring Island, Canada. PS I love Men At Work too 🙂
Oh my God I love this performance. Colin Hays is a brilliant, genius musician, singer and songwriter. When I hear him play and sing, my heart is filled with joy.
At the age of 58, this song breaks my heart - because i relate too much to the message.. and it encourages me to stop and be here now and seek my peace - my own significance. I only hope i don't grow old having regrets for not living in the present and seeing the gifts around me. Thank you, Colin, for the reminder and the inspiration.
'BE HERE NOW". - Remember that? RAM DASS
Colin is just another music genius. Lyrics, guitar work, and that voice! WOW! He can sing low, mid-range, and as high as he wants to. I’ve always loved his unique voice even back with Men at Work!
The truth here is .. the song just pulls at my ( any many other folks ) heartstrings…😞😒
I’m 48 and it hits as hard
✌️🤟👌
“Just be here now, forget about the past…. Your mask is wearing thin”
Boy, did I need this reminder today. Beautiful song and message. Thank you good Sir.
There is a clause in my will that stipulates that this song will be played at my funeral.
Good show 😊
This song is so true for middle age and elderly working class people
At the age of 31 life has blessed me towards this man's music. This song is absolutely incredible. Much love to all who read this... Just be here now, forget about the past, the mask is wearing thin
I had my heyday and at 58 I’m now reinventing myself. I don’t know who I am now or what I want to be, but I resonate with this song about as much as any song I’ve ever heard. And there’s a lot I’ve heard over the past 58 years. I hope to pick up the pieces of my life and find my passion again so that I can live out the rest of my life being able to contribute to my community as well as live a life worth living for myself as well.
Your comment really resonated with me. I'm almost 56 and nothing really feels right anymore. I just need courage to change it.
Praying for you and all of us
🙏🏼❤️
Most awesome song. It tugs on your heartstrings.
I cant get enough of this song. Colin’s another under-rated singer and guitarist. I love his voice. He dont get enough credit. He’s 68 yrs old and sings as good or better than when he was with men at work. Actually, I like him better solo…
This songs signifies to my wife and I that we kinda saved each other and that what art is... you put your own meaning in where you can. we live on the ocean and i play this to her once in a while. this man is an artist once an for all
Colin’s still got it. His voice gets better like a fine wine. Damn. What a song.
Moves me to tears every time I hear it. One of the most beautiful songs ever written
Yes..me too.
“I woke today and suddenly nothing happened” A line that stays with me everyday ! So true ...
but in my dreams I killed a dragon...
That line always gets me, too. A great song in so many ways.
Yep x
Happens to me everyday!
Yet another incredible live performance from one of the most under recognised artists. Just wonderful on the ears,pure genius .
And u know what...I think its better this way.
Not that he would...but he should not be commercialized like those more well knowns do and get.
They start showing up on tv singing shows and just the media machine that just takes the essence of singer song writers, tosses it aside and is just interested in the surface level BS.
Songs like this, especially acoustic versions...are way too emotional to have on in the backround at work or on the drive to work...imo. though ed Sheeran and john Mayer were able to get there. The broad audience is fickle. I'll never truly understand what they like and why.
I was in the room that day for this recording. There were about 30 of us. Very special performance and Colin was a super cool and nice dude.
You were very fortunate. I am not a big fan of 80’ms music, but now I am a HUGE fan of Collin What a great songwriter and acoustic performer. I love it when stripped down versions of songs actually are better than studio versions. He’s fantastic.
damn dust. got in my eyes again.
I thought I was pealing Onions again!!
dont know if anyone gives a damn but if you are stoned like me during the covid times you can stream pretty much all the new series on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my girlfriend for the last few weeks xD
@Collin Kody yup, I've been watching on instaflixxer for months myself =)
I always get that damn dust my eye, too.
This song is one of the great gifts I’ve received in my life. And it just keeps giving. Thank you Colin,.
Ich kann diesen Gesang weder hören, sehen, singen noch spielen, ohne daß mir Tränen übers Gesicht laufen. Das beste. ♥️ ⛅️
Thanks for posting this. Colin always had a great voice and something interesting to say through song.
One of those few songs in life that l have to listen to nearly every day Colin Hay Genius at Work👍
Amazing, Colin doesn't even need a Band.
This could be the anthem for our internal lives this year.
Can't have too much Colin Hay in my life - and this song has to be on my 'desert island' list. Heart wrenching in the most beautiful way.
totally agree!! He is the best
Superb puts his heart and soul into his music
agree.... I'll request this to be played at my funeral
My favorite song of Colin's solo career! So much feeling, heartache, and hope...
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL MAN. - He has A PLAN - HE KNOWS THE TRUTH - GOD BLESS YOU COLIN
A giant heap of talent with a respectable beard.
Had my son, who had a hard childhood, embrace this song and its message. Hope, patience and grasping the opportunity that will come.
The best is yet to come 😊❤🙏🏼
So good. Can't wait to see him live again on the west coast. But first I have to find the 12 people who gave this a thumbs down and punch them in the face. But after that, can't wait.
I have about 5 versions of this song, it’s a masterpiece. This is a particularly outstanding one.
I obviously know him from land down under and who can it be now.
But the song...and specifically the lines that really l caught my attention...were from Beautiful world.
1 made me chuckle...followed by one that is such an amazing line, I have no words.
"I tried talking to Jesus, but he just put me on hold.
Said he'd been swamped by calls this week.
And He could not shake his cold."
(That's funny. I like it.
Followed by such movind lines)
"And still this emptiness, persists.
Perhaps this is as good as it gets."
And....just give me the man, his guitar and his voice. No full band needed.
It never dawned on me.
Bands usually go...
Singer? Got it.
Bass? Got it.
Guitar? Got it.
Drums/percussion? Got it.
Piano/keyboard? Got it.
Soul? Nope.
You get yourself some soul, you can drop a lot of that other stuff.
And I guess what's worse...is people think they have that soul. But they don't. And...even if you try to have it...it sometimes is just...u got it...or u dont.
the one with his wife Cecilia is for me the best.
I love that with subtle vocal and/or chordal variations, he makes each performance of this beautiful song a unique listening experience.
Any minute now, my ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
And I'll stand on the bow, and feel the waves come crashing
Come crashing down, down, down on me
And you say, be still my love
Open up your heart, let the light shine in
But don't you understand
I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin
When I awoke today, suddenly nothing happened
But in my dreams, I slew the dragon
And down this beaten path, up this cobbled lane
I'm walking in my old footsteps, once again
And you say, just be here now
Forget about the past, your mask is wearing thin
Just let me throw one more dice
I know that I can win
I'm waiting for my real life to begin
Any minute now, my ship is coming in
I'll keep checking the horizon
And I'll check my machine, there's sure to be that call
It's gonna happen soon, soon, oh, so very soon
It's just that times are lean
And you say, be still my love
Open up your heart, let the light shine in
Don't you understand
Oh, I already have a plan
I'm waiting for my real life to begin
On a clear day, I can see, see for a long way
On a clear day, I can see
See for a long way
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Colin James Hay / Thomas Mooney
He’s so humble, and so amazing.
My favourite Colin Hay song with 'I don't think I'll ever get over you'.... "I drink good coffee, every morning". Great story telling + great musicianship where just a single voice and guitar can rouse so much emotion.
Guilty pleasure with this song, I can't help but repeat "machines!" in the same voice delivered by Morpheus (Lawrence Fishburne) when giving his speech to Zion. "And I'll check my machine (machines!)" 😅
From Italy...thank you Colin
Justin Currie is, without doubt for those who understand the reference, Scotland's Don Walker. However, Colin Hay is Scotland's undisputed greatest minstrel. I love the music of both of them deeply. Be My Downfall holds an incredibly precious place in my past... Real Life speaks to my future.
A song that keeps you from going down
I just love Colin Hay so much. I don't care where he performs or where he gets his money from....He gives his whole soul to every performance, and it touches my heart...every time. He is ....in my top ten fav artists ever. THAT good!
This touches my heat, truly
This song moved me to tears today Colin. I only just discovered it on Spotify and wish I had found it years ago. I love it. Thank you. Sending love and peace from Salt Spring Island, Canada. PS I love Men At Work too 🙂
This song is still amazing. His voice. Like an angel.
true artistry and genius. Painfully beautiful.
When the heart craves artistic expression, the heart has no boundaries, Colin beautiful Colin ……………..
Love love this song. Sadly optimistic. Brilliant and beautiful.
Colin Hay is a Poet Warrior!! His gift to us all is without measure.....
Poetry of language in a music shell, straight to the heart...
az19luca65 magnificent words you wrote!
I'm from east TN so many good unknown artist here. Its people like him that give us insperation that makes us such good songwriters
Always good to hear his tunes. Laced with great stories and anecdotes. Thx Colin.
Thanks for making me shed tears again Colin, a sad privilege I wouldn’t change for the world, beautiful song.
Since Men at work I have loved this voice! We miss you in Oz Col! ❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺
He's a treasure
I keep coming back to this video- just like you… 🤙🏼
one of your most wonderful songs ever.
Agree. Underrated musician. Underrated song. I had the privilege to shake his hand. I am blessed. Thank you Colin! . !!!
Man, that guy can sing! And that guitar is stunning
Oh my God I love this performance. Colin Hays is a brilliant, genius musician, singer and songwriter. When I hear him play and sing, my heart is filled with joy.
He's is totally awesome
A master at work
His unique voice makes this song more beautiful.
I can never hear enough of Colin, just incredible.
This man is a gift from God.
Cannot get enough of this song now I have found it - and what a voice - shout this from the rooftops
Such a great song. Colin, your voice is wonderful!
I'm new to Colin Hay.... Where have you been all this time? AmAZing.
@M R to be fair to Seamus, Colin Hay is severely underrated. Criminal he's not more well known
In Australia, Scotland and my heart! ❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺❤️🇦🇺
love the Music Colin
You cannot overate this incredible talent. Thanks Colin.
Its great when one of the drywall workers decide to play a lunch break song
Glorious
Dylan says a song stands on its own. This “stands” mighty tall. Bless you and your partner.
hey guys, i m from brazil, your work has realy gone world wide, and it is an awesome work. keep going, cuse i m going with you guys anywere
Right on. Beautiful Colin
4:52 - Pure musical mastery.
Colin you are just amazing and talented!
Stunning !
Beautiful! x
I’ve loved his voice ever since men at work. Now he’s 68 and has not lost one bit of his voice and talent. He can play that guitar too! Go Colin…
Incredible talent!!
Class act ,... WOW,.. .Love you Colin
That ending was so beautiful. Feels best with your eyes closed.
Absolutely brilliant
this transports me
love this
just a great song
life jacket is for the tears i bawl out every time i hear this song
Wow, thanks Colin.. loved this.
The man,the music and the instrument are one!
saltcoats boy,, vvvv underrated,,, luv CH
Adoro vc como cantor. Vc má faz feliz com suas canções.....
Beautiful!!!!!! Go Colin!! Great Australian icon
Fantastic Colin!
Amazing song. .
Amazing Song!!!
Terrific song!!
Que som maravilhoso!!!
Such a true Aussie with baggage as all
cheers brother
Scottish..so close
Never yet heard Colin solo on the BBC. Say's everything about Ken Bruce et al.
love his guitars.
Perfection..
Love the acoustics in the room.
Amei essa canção desde a primeira vez que ouvi
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Love this!
any minute now col ... any minute !
Really nice
Sublime