I feel like this song shouldn't work in "sleepy style" but it does, the contradiction between the lyrics and the rhythm of the music and the imagery makes the words hurt more.
I love the sleepy version so much. It feels like the constant state of exhaustion that comes from overworking. The bone deep tiredness. A fatigue that even a good night's sleep can't touch. And yet you still have to push and push and push. You're sitting at the computer at 10pm and you still have so much to do.
this songs works so well in this form, and the visuals of the video alongside it are just beautiful. this song slowed down reminds me of the feeling of giving up though, when you have so much but you cant get started and the you become slowed down but the world keeps moving around you
I realised this song is un-intentially a musical representation of ADHD paralysis, which is when people with ADHD physically can't get up and do all the things they want/should/need to do despite their minds being super busy/stressed/anxious. The lyrics represent the busy overthinking mind and the mood and chillness of the song's style represents what ADHD paralysis looks like to an outsider, like the person is just chilling when in reality their mind is 'too busy to rest their soul'.
this makes me miss Kiribati in the most bittersweet way. showing their culture in this music video is such a wonderful idea, their way of living fits so beautifully with the message of this song. and not to mention their traditional outfits and the landscape look so stunning. wonderful job to all involved. thanks tom for constantly churning out such wonderful art xxx
im currently in the car. my dad just left to get some things after saying some horrible things and I can't stop crying. I feel so lonely. so lonely. I am fighting on my own. and I feel I can't take it anymore. its too stressful. and I just found myself listening to this again. thanks tom for somehow reassuring me it will get better. and for these 3 minutes of calm
thank you so much. youre so kind. i appreciate it more than you can imagine. i am ok now. first the storm, then the calm. i will always be ok. life is beautiful and so are you. thank you again !!
ok estic flipant uuuunaa miqueta perque vaig clicar a la teva canal i vaig veure un video en català i estic flipant HAHAhaha!! jo tambe parlo catala i visc a barcelona
When you contrast the lyrics and the melody it gets deeper but when you contrast the entire song with the music video is heartrending, in some kind of beautiful way though...i can't explain. Once a teacher told me that in poetry the 'how' makes the 'what' (hope i write this okey, I'm Argentinian) so...Che Rosenthal, usted es un genio!
this comes during my busiest weekend at school yet. I've scheduled the past 3 days down to the hour, I haven't stopped studying, I've barely slept, and I haven't left my apartment in 2 days. maybe this a sign haha
I think one reason I adore your music is because it describes life in a simple way that connects with the listener. Each of your songs make me feel stronger and uplifted, prepared for what's up ahead. Thank you for your art
I've loved your music since 2019 and couldn't believe how little people knew you (in comparison to what is going on now, 2024, after the TikTok world expanded). I'm a regular to come back for a good cry.
This video's visuals and the softness of the song makes me feel so much at peace that i started to cry. I am so busy (not sure about the important tho) with studying for finals, that i'm not taking enough breaks. I'm glad I allowed myself this 3min break to watch this video. It made me just a tad less stressed. Thanks Tom!
Can relate! I'm at this point where I'm so busy and anxious that I just... shut down and don't do anything anymore. I feel calm, yet defeated and overall exhausted... Like how this beautiful song sounds to me :')
I find it amazing how the feeling and emotion of a song can shift so completely with just a change in style, and how that subsequently allows you to understand another meaning of the song that existed in the original, just wasn't noticed
Because of this song I realised what it means to be alive. I have been unable to 'live' for past one year. Depressed and seeing no point in anything. You may have saved my life Tom and that's why I gonna try to be a fisherman in Polynesia. Live on fish from sea and live there forever. I miss my islands.
This one hit me harder than I thought. I am really depressed and I am being too busy cause Ijust can’t manage different way right now. This so g is just perfect everything. Thank you for such a beautiful way to express this strange and comman state of being…
The original version of this song is currently my ringtone. I feel like if I made it this one, I'd never be able to pick up the phone again. Beautiful work, Tom.
I love how this was filmed in Kiribati! It reminded me of my friends from there and their warmth and love for everyone they come across. Such a beautiful song and the video was well made
This is my favourite song of yours tho I must admit I didn't listen to it for a while. I can't express how glad I am to listen again to the song I love but not quite know now. Thanks.
This song reminds me of my dad. He's so busy at work that I feel we don't have a relationship anymore. He doesn't listen to me and doesn't seem to think it's important.
Tom, I've been listening to this version of the song since it came out. It's absolutely beautiful, and I love the lyrics, but man they hit hard. Around the time the song released, I had just had a breakup. I was insanely busy with school, work, and everything else, and the relationship ended because I was constantly busy and didn't have enough time on my hands. Two days after the breakup, the song came on while I was driving to the store, and had me bawling in my car in the middle of a Target parking lot. It made me realize that even though I was at an important point in my life, I was so incredibly busy that I couldn't enjoy the little things. Months later, I am still constantly drawn to this song. Maybe it's the meaning, maybe it's the style, who knows? But it feels like time stops when I listen to it (and totally calls me out for occupying myself in order to silence my thoughts lol). I absolutely love it; thank you for sharing your gifts and making us all think.
This gives a whole new vibe to the song and I love it it’s such an example of the interpretations of music being able to change and flow ahhhh I love it
Tom Rosenthal, I love you :-D. I find your songs so funny and profoud at the same time. Thank you for the ego check with this one and thank you for the joy you bring really :D
Wow, I'm having a rough weekend and I couldn't relax for a second until I listened to this song which, oh lord, is doing some magic to my weary self. As always, thanks Tom. You're the man! ♥️
your music is always when i need it, never late, never dissapointing. greetings from my small town in poland, when everyone is too busy, but still important.
I actually wanted to watch a movie tonight but then i got hooked on all those INCREDIBLE videos. i'm happy, i'm crying, i've got chills, my heart is racing... this is so much better! I just discovered Tom's music and I feel like I've missed out big time the last couple years!
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I feel like this song shouldn't work in "sleepy style" but it does, the contradiction between the lyrics and the rhythm of the music and the imagery makes the words hurt more.
That was beautifully written ❤
Mr. Rosenthal, putting Life in our face. Make us deal with it. Thanks
I love the sleepy version so much.
It feels like the constant state of exhaustion that comes from overworking. The bone deep tiredness.
A fatigue that even a good night's sleep can't touch.
And yet you still have to push and push and push.
You're sitting at the computer at 10pm and you still have so much to do.
Oh Tom. I'm so glad I saw this today. So beautiful. What a juxtaposition, just beautiful and very thought provoking. x
This version is so sad but i love it even more
this songs works so well in this form, and the visuals of the video alongside it are just beautiful. this song slowed down reminds me of the feeling of giving up though, when you have so much but you cant get started and the you become slowed down but the world keeps moving around you
I feel really happy but sad as like a bittersweet feeling
I wasn't to busy to dance to this song
jazz thr for a second I thought I wrote this comment
@@fatcatcrying4249 as they say, great minds have the same profile pic!
I realised this song is un-intentially a musical representation of ADHD paralysis, which is when people with ADHD physically can't get up and do all the things they want/should/need to do despite their minds being super busy/stressed/anxious. The lyrics represent the busy overthinking mind and the mood and chillness of the song's style represents what ADHD paralysis looks like to an outsider, like the person is just chilling when in reality their mind is 'too busy to rest their soul'.
this makes me miss Kiribati in the most bittersweet way. showing their culture in this music video is such a wonderful idea, their way of living fits so beautifully with the message of this song. and not to mention their traditional outfits and the landscape look so stunning. wonderful job to all involved. thanks tom for constantly churning out such wonderful art xxx
i never expected this song to be part of the sleepy album, it’s still pretty great though
i didn't think it was possible for me to love this song even more than i already do but damn, i just got proven wrong
Toms soft voice is life ♡
i love the contrast between this video and the one for the original song, it's so so brilliant
im currently in the car. my dad just left to get some things after saying some horrible things and I can't stop crying. I feel so lonely. so lonely. I am fighting on my own. and I feel I can't take it anymore. its too stressful. and I just found myself listening to this again. thanks tom for somehow reassuring me it will get better. and for these 3 minutes of calm
@Sara Abu Khader you're never alone. and we will have better days. Life is long and beautiful
Hi💛 wanna talk? I hope you're feeling better right now, but still... I am here for you.
thank you so much. youre so kind. i appreciate it more than you can imagine. i am ok now. first the storm, then the calm. i will always be ok. life is beautiful and so are you. thank you again !!
ok estic flipant uuuunaa miqueta perque vaig clicar a la teva canal i vaig veure un video en català i estic flipant HAHAhaha!! jo tambe parlo catala i visc a barcelona
no se perque m'ha fet feliç el saber que coneixes a la musica de tom rosenthal
This version of the song still makes me cry, every time.... Thanks for this Tom 🌹 Life is a wonderful thing, too many of us forget to live it 🌈
So happy to see Jack's name here!
This song really hit me its just shows you everyone is mortal live your life instead of being stuck and busy in a life you didnt ask for
Please don't ever stop making music. ♥️
Fighting anxiety and depression. I'm crying right now. I love you Tom
wow love how jack harries directed this video. great stuff. beautiful song as well.
Not only is this song amazing, but those visuals are just outstanding! Thank you for another video Tom!
The most beautiful thing ever
So much love from South Africa, Tom. This is gorgeous.
Hello fellow South African who loves Tom😁😁😁
God I just love the lyrics of this song... brilliant....bit of a reflection of they, we & me
When you contrast the lyrics and the melody it gets deeper but when you contrast the entire song with the music video is heartrending, in some kind of beautiful way though...i can't explain. Once a teacher told me that in poetry the 'how' makes the 'what' (hope i write this okey, I'm Argentinian) so...Che Rosenthal, usted es un genio!
this comes during my busiest weekend at school yet. I've scheduled the past 3 days down to the hour, I haven't stopped studying, I've barely slept, and I haven't left my apartment in 2 days. maybe this a sign haha
Listening to the happy and then sad version hit me like a train. I am still stunned. It feels like an epiphany.
Its beautiful.
LIFE IS STRANGE HELL YEAH!!
all of your songs make me feel something i cant define or name. and this one does it so well it hurts. This song hurts but in a good Way. Thanks
Tom you are one of the couple singers who can make even my soul melt and cry♡ Im so glad you are joining us on this planet☆ *Thankyou* for existing♡
please notice me, your music means everything to me
thank you as always Tom! for making us feel things and for the music!
FOREVER LOVE.
Thanks, Tom
HOW CAN YOU EVEN CREATE SOMETHING THAT IS SO BEAUTIFUL?
Chills all over! So much talent ❤️
I think one reason I adore your music is because it describes life in a simple way that connects with the listener. Each of your songs make me feel stronger and uplifted, prepared for what's up ahead. Thank you for your art
Have we forgot to enjoy the small things in life 😳
I've loved your music since 2019 and couldn't believe how little people knew you (in comparison to what is going on now, 2024, after the TikTok world expanded).
I'm a regular to come back for a good cry.
This video's visuals and the softness of the song makes me feel so much at peace that i started to cry. I am so busy (not sure about the important tho) with studying for finals, that i'm not taking enough breaks. I'm glad I allowed myself this 3min break to watch this video. It made me just a tad less stressed. Thanks Tom!
Can relate! I'm at this point where I'm so busy and anxious that I just... shut down and don't do anything anymore. I feel calm, yet defeated and overall exhausted... Like how this beautiful song sounds to me :')
Such a brilliant song such a brilliant video such a brilliant Tom
Listening to these songs, I always feel so many emotions at the same time while they also make me think. It's the best combination.
Absolute masterpiece! Incredible visuals, incredible song.. I'm not sure why this makes me cry so much
I find it amazing how the feeling and emotion of a song can shift so completely with just a change in style, and how that subsequently allows you to understand another meaning of the song that existed in the original, just wasn't noticed
Wow. These lyrics are sharp and soft at the same time
I would like that song to be a billion times longer and to be the soundtrack of my life for ever.
That's marvelous.
I love so much this song....
I was crying while listenning to Go Solo and you made me this wonderful present. Thank you
Tom tom tom my dearest friend you always hit the right notes thank you tremendously
Because of this song I realised what it means to be alive. I have been unable to 'live' for past one year. Depressed and seeing no point in anything. You may have saved my life Tom and that's why I gonna try to be a fisherman in Polynesia. Live on fish from sea and live there forever. I miss my islands.
This whole thing is beautiful.
Aaaaaaaa! I just found the earlier version of this song yesterday and I'm already in love with this one toooo 💞
This one hit me harder than I thought. I am really depressed and I am being too busy cause Ijust can’t manage different way right now. This so g is just perfect everything. Thank you for such a beautiful way to express this strange and comman state of being…
Had me in tears after the first line. Tom, keep making beautiful songs
The original version of this song is currently my ringtone. I feel like if I made it this one, I'd never be able to pick up the phone again. Beautiful work, Tom.
I love how this was filmed in Kiribati! It reminded me of my friends from there and their warmth and love for everyone they come across. Such a beautiful song and the video was well made
Wonderful!
I had a pretty rough day and I just saw that... Thank you so much
One song, two versions.... great !!
This is absolutely stunning. Congratulations both Tom and jack
Respect from the bottom of my heart for you mr.tom rosenthal💕everytime I listen to you I feel good.
I didn’t think this would suit a ‘sleepy’ style but of course it does, everything you touch turns to gold
This what I needed.
Such a beautiful song!
I LOVE THIS VERSION WOWOWOWOWOW
This is my favourite song of yours tho I must admit I didn't listen to it for a while. I can't express how glad I am to listen again to the song I love but not quite know now.
Thanks.
Simply beautiful, as always
This song reminds me of my dad. He's so busy at work that I feel we don't have a relationship anymore. He doesn't listen to me and doesn't seem to think it's important.
So much beauty. Thank you!
This is mesmerizing
Tom, I've been listening to this version of the song since it came out. It's absolutely beautiful, and I love the lyrics, but man they hit hard. Around the time the song released, I had just had a breakup. I was insanely busy with school, work, and everything else, and the relationship ended because I was constantly busy and didn't have enough time on my hands. Two days after the breakup, the song came on while I was driving to the store, and had me bawling in my car in the middle of a Target parking lot. It made me realize that even though I was at an important point in my life, I was so incredibly busy that I couldn't enjoy the little things. Months later, I am still constantly drawn to this song. Maybe it's the meaning, maybe it's the style, who knows? But it feels like time stops when I listen to it (and totally calls me out for occupying myself in order to silence my thoughts lol). I absolutely love it; thank you for sharing your gifts and making us all think.
This gives a whole new vibe to the song and I love it it’s such an example of the interpretations of music being able to change and flow ahhhh I love it
My Heartbeat love this song!
Tom Rosenthal, I love you :-D. I find your songs so funny and profoud at the same time. Thank you for the ego check with this one and thank you for the joy you bring really :D
I don’t know why, but I needed this. Thank you.
I love you Tom 💕
i can’t stop of listen
Wow, I'm having a rough weekend and I couldn't relax for a second until I listened to this song which, oh lord, is doing some magic to my weary self. As always, thanks Tom. You're the man! ♥️
the most beautiful.
Beautiful. Gotta put on my "don't you know how busy and important I am" shirt on
beautiful song and video
and directed by jack harries. that's a throwback and a half
Every time your music hits my heart and soul. Thank you for that! And again a beautiful video.
Beautiful, thank you!
This is pure gold ✨❤️
absolutley
beautiful
Literally brilliant
Absolutely beautiful. A much-needed break from daily trivialities.
your music is always when i need it, never late, never dissapointing. greetings from my small town in poland, when everyone is too busy, but still important.
This is absolutely incredible. All of it.
Tom, thank you from the bottom of my heart! This some could n’ t come in more perfect time
This song
One of the cutest songs ever! Such a wonderful video too!
SO BEAUTIFUL!!! ♡
So amazing. Thank you sir!!!
This is so beautiful - everything about it tugs at my heart!!
I actually wanted to watch a movie tonight but then i got hooked on all those INCREDIBLE videos. i'm happy, i'm crying, i've got chills, my heart is racing... this is so much better!
I just discovered Tom's music and I feel like I've missed out big time the last couple years!
This is so beautiful. Great lyrics, great video. Pure perfection.
This is everything.
What incredible cinematography. Such beautiful shots in this. Really fits the music.
Beautiful!!!