Zie Zevlag an actual musician, that’s what should be the norm. Commercial crap auto tuned and dancing around like strippers isn’t music, it’s an advertisement forced by corporations who think that’s what people want to hear
It’s crazy, you can genuinely hear the pain and see the tears in his eyes, sings his heart out. We failed him, criminally underrated. What a man he is.
It's crazy to think that James Blunt hates his voice and hates his music, he has said on numerous occasions he doesn't understand why people listen to his stuff, well James, that performance is why
This song is about a girl Blunt dated, but he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song. Whereas 'You're Beautiful' is about a moment, one second in time of passing that person, the song 'Goodbye My Lover' is about a lifetime's worth of emotion, the fact that that relationship is over, and that life continues. And yeah, it's the most personal song on Back To Bedlam."
The emotion in his voice and face... I feel like my heart is in my mouth as I watch/listen... 💔 such a simple song yet so meaningful and heartfelt. He really means every word. He and his music inspire me so much. I love the line “I am a dreamer, and when i wake, you can’t break my spirit, it’s my dreams you take”.
This performance matches the one he did on MTV's unplugged, where I thought he was on the very edge of losing it. I think he does a better job singing this song live, than he does in the studio.
ive never seen a man walk the line between letting out his emotions and totally breaking down so well. its clear he sings this song wit raw emotion, but he somehow manages to not fall of the edge. its a privillige to watch someone bare their soul and their pain, we can all resonate with how he feels here...
i just think he's still hurt from that past relationship that inspired this beautiful song. it resonates real deep in so many people, and my life is like a word per word translation of how it is now and how i feel about my beak up 4 years ago, and i too have a child from that girl, she was my everything, and i let it go... and i too feel so hollow!, cheers you all!
Holy shit, me too. I've never particularly liked this song as on the record, but I just came across this live performance and I don't know what happened to him, but pardon me swearing again, fuck, that was beautifully delivered. The emotions were so present from the very first second to the last.
The most powerful men and women in the world are the ones who destroy your facades, make you cry, make you crumble, reduce you to the purity you were born with. For that moment, all pretences vanish and if you hold onto that moment you are born again.
Its amazing that he can still can still this song with such conviction after playing it probably thousands of times over the last 10+ years. Amazing artist
He manages to put his whole heart when hi sings, even if the song is about a miserable situation and he's happily married now. He must have all the pain and love he used while composing in a special place in his heart where he can get it out whenever he needs to
The gentleman at 3:40 is what really gets me, it looks like he is completely lost in the song. Just imagining him thinking back at someone he once loved.
I always said to my wife: honey, when i'm dead, please play this song on my furneral. In 2008, i was very sick (hydrocaephelis) and in the hospital i was ready for my final operation. My wife was waiting in the reataurant of the hospital. The chance of surviving the operation was 20%......after a hour, she heard this song in the restaurant. Then she thought that it was a sign, he's dead. He didn't survive the operation. But i did......and every time i hear this song, i'm crying. Sometimes hard and sometimes only tears. But wow, it's so beautiful.
I don't suffer from chills down the spine. your post gave me chills. God bless you and yours with a long and healthy life. hold her hand when she's asleep tonight.
I'm not ashamed to admit I cry when I listen to this.. Reminder of the wonderful women I was with for 25 yrs.. Unfortunately she decided to go another path.. Still I should be thankful for so many years with her.. Strangers now and that's more painful than splitting
@@nightonthetiles6923I was with my now ex wife for 20 years she was 15 I was 16 when we met and had our daughter at 18 and 19 . She took a different path also bud and this song was my song for her will for ever miss the good times and will forever treasure the times with her the good and the bad
@@izipz3446 I think the same to you when I was listening the song "you're beautiful" some emotion looks like he was waiting for someone to enter the room.
This video is getting used in my music lessons. 'To be able to use expression in performance'. Say what you like about the guy, but this is stunning for that reason.
all cried out its hard to give you something when you are pushing and shoving me around another more personal note. much appreciated. what is in your head zombies
When i was a kid i didn't like this song but now that i'm an adult i'm writing this comment with tears in my eyes because i know how bad a broken heart hurts. :'(
I laughed so hard when I first listen to this song some years back. Now it's a totally different story. I kinda feel guilty but seeing how a lot of people did the same, I'm relieve heavily
tina bøgholm , please Tina dont feel bad . Tonight is my sisters birthday her name was Sylvia. She left us peacefully on Christmas day 2017 . We laid her in the ground whilst this played . I have no idea as to why iam writing this or why I chose your comment but , i miss her dearly tonight as the day we laid her down . These tears will dry the loss will still be here we all miss you Sylvia so much . May you rest in peace sis Thank you for your empathetic ear Tina may your life be blessed Jase Australia
@@jasonpashley7822 Thank you very much for your respond and my condolences on losing your dear sister. I wish you and your family all the best for the future. Tina, Denmark.
I saw people take out their phones to film something that was already being recorded. Then I saw an older man with white hair and a grey suit (check vid) bow his head and listen to James. I don't think the people filming got it - but I think the old man in the grey suit did. He got it.
Me and my mum used to dance and sing this song to each other when I was a kid, she took her life when I was 19, 6 months after my big brother passed at the age of 25. I miss you so much mum. Thank you for this powerful song James blunt. I’ll always respect you.
I think he was hurt In the past because in all the videos I see the pain in his eyes and make me feel sad and with this song is worst for me... nice very nice song and voice is perfect 👌
After so many years his voice is the same. One of the best songs ever and I agree with you and you can also hear the pain in his voice. Never saw someone singing with so much feeling!
I found this song when my daughter died. Her life companion sent it to me. It was his song for her. She was 41 and fought her heart disease until she was too tired to fight anymore. ❤
I feel You mate, it happened to me. One month ago She left. The sting of every word as You said, describes it perfectly. You can still feel the pain in his voice and see it on his face; it is a really emotional piece.
Totally agree with all of you, going through a similar situation and every word in this song is down right how I feel and it does hurt, plus the piano melody is just beautiful and sad at the same time. I had never heard this song until last night and man it had me in tears. As sad a song as this is it is on the top of my favorite songs now. By the way this performance is amazing as well, he truly is a great artist.
From 2:10 till 2:22 it looks like he about to break and start crying... so beautiful and with so much passion sung... one of the most underrated artists in the world.
The performance of this Song reaches all the way down to touch your very Soul.....If You've ever had this feeling then YOU have truly Loved.....I've Always been a Dreamer & I'm sure I'm just One of Many that understand this Song like many others don't.....( Imagine James Singing This @ the Funeral of a Best Friend ) and You might understand the song & his performance a lot more.......Bob Fox
I just broke up with my boyfriend, we were together for 5 years. I thought he was my soulmate, he didn’t think I was his. Thank you James for helping me cope with the sadness I feel inside..
@@rachblamo2773 1. They didn't say he was cheating on them. "I thought he was my soulmate, he didn't think I was his" does not translate to "he cheated on me for 5 years"
Did I disappoint you or let you down? Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown? 'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won So I took what's mine by eternal right Took your soul out into the night It may be over but it won't stop there I am here for you if you'd only care You touched my heart you touched my soul You changed my life and all my goals And love is blind and that I knew when My heart was blinded by you I've kissed your lips and held your head Shared your dreams and shared your bed I know you well, I know your smell I've been addicted to you Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me I am a dreamer but when I wake You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take And as you move on, remember me Remember us and all we used to be I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile I've watched you sleeping for a while I'd be the father of your child I'd spend a lifetime with you I know your fears and you know mine We've had our doubts but now we're fine And I love you, I swear that's true I cannot live without you Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me And I still hold your hand in mine In mine when I'm asleep And I will bear my soul in time When I'm kneeling at your feet Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
Amazing how a song can take one back to a particular time in one's life and find that the feelings are still there and still very raw, even though you thought they had been buried and extinguished.
Hey bill am 61 now hearin this an i can relate totally am there rite now thought my time for this was gone an i met a queen we jus live in totally difrnt worlds
In 2005 the love of my life and I broke up. This song takes me back to 2005. While she moved on, I have never found love like I had with her. After our breakup was the first time I heard this song I held on this song until now and always bitter sweet to travel back in time to the 4 years I spent with my college sweet heart.
GOODBYE MY LOVER by JAMES BLUNT This song is about a girl Blunt dated, but he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song. Whereas 'You're Beautiful' is about a moment, one second in time of passing that person, the song 'Goodbye My Lover' is about a lifetime's worth of emotion, the fact that that relationship is over, and that life continues. And yeah, it's the most personal song on Back To Bedlam."
He truly sang with his hearth . At the point when he gets emotional you'll realise that he really loved someone and that someone made really remarkable scar in his life.. I love this performance. True artist without a doubt.
What a performance, you can feel it in his voice, the passion, the pain, the love and the honesty. This is incredible, there is much more to this, than to the studio recording.
My first love was too beautiful, and this song I dedicate especially for her, I often sing it crying ...... life is sometimes unfair with us .... I lost my one and only love. Where are you now .... I need you
He brings me to tears every time he performs. I find there are so few singers who get so emotionally involved while they sing, and James is one of the rare artists that can make me feel the song.
![James Blunt - Goodbye My lover [Live]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/nTbMvm6CPxE/mqdefault.jpg)
Watch the rest of James Blunt's talk here: ruclips.net/p/PLOAFgXcJkZ2xi6gtPC-ZX-PHCmieHE7Bi
i truly love this song and this is the most emotional and genuine performance i've heard to date.
How many years, forever it’s just has a little bit forever song. Honourable.
Feline Cat I agree
James ti amo muito meu amor 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷❤❤❤❤
not interested xD
No edit.
No Effects
No Autotune
Fresh from the album pure talent. Super underrated.
Zie Zevlag an actual musician, that’s what should be the norm. Commercial crap auto tuned and dancing around like strippers isn’t music, it’s an advertisement forced by corporations who think that’s what people want to hear
Pure, raw talent.
Harriet Tubman not even an American and I know enough about her to know you are out of your mind
@@bauhaus1961 dont listen to this simple song then? dick
@CrappyMcDick ok so lets hear you sing this simple song?
Never seen anyone sing with so much passion and emotion ever
You should check out Damien Rice… even tough this is still a tremendous rendition by James Blunt
Blancey check out Glen Hansard, so so emotional and passionate
also Keaton Henson
Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra
u never seen to Freddie Mercury
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
Listen one more time buddy, amazing song and performance!
Time for you to listen again
Liked and took my time to remind you about this wonderful piece of art
July 2024.... Beautiful song! Came looking for a song to say goodbye to a lover that I have to let go.
Just to remind you
It’s crazy, you can genuinely hear the pain and see the tears in his eyes, sings his heart out. We failed him, criminally underrated. What a man he is.
I agree, unbelievable talent.
Beautiful musician
True statement!
When people say that live performances are never as good as the music video, don't say anything, just show them this video
@@ruttolomeo1987 I prefer his live performances....
This is how every song should be sung. This is the reason music was invented.
no modulation or computer intervention. Just sings like a boss
Music is incredibly broad and open to endless interpretations but this was definitely very nice.
And John Denver
Glad you're here to tell people whats right and wrong
@@apatheticnihilist860 You're welcome
You can see the tears in his eyes as he sings , he really cared for someone.
@Feri Simalakama his neighbour
be happy that he knew her.
@Marco Franzoi this video was from 4 years ago
@@rattlin9194 Faithful man
Oh no not at all, she's dead to me. Fell off a cliff and died on impact, but still, we can hear his feelings in this song 👍
It’s crazy that he sounds exactly like he does in the album
thought the same
thats because he has real talent not studio muffing.. his voice is true and pure
@@mraymer78 totally agree with you
even better I thought
It's not crazy at all this how music is supposed to be, what's crazy is that most musicians these days are auto tuned
This has got to be one of the best live performance of an artist ever
Agreed this or on howard stern bush singing glycerine so good
You clearly haven't seen many performances
It's crazy to think that James Blunt hates his voice and hates his music, he has said on numerous occasions he doesn't understand why people listen to his stuff, well James, that performance is why
Never heard that before, but that is crazy, his voice is incredible and refreshing to say the least
I love his music always best
Almost all the singers don't like to hear themselves singing, i think it is because they get tired of hearing their voices all the time
I don't think he would be able to perform at this level if hates his voice.
He really can't stand his voice he won't listen to his own music back
This song is about a girl Blunt dated, but he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song. Whereas 'You're Beautiful' is about a moment, one second in time of passing that person, the song 'Goodbye My Lover' is about a lifetime's worth of emotion, the fact that that relationship is over, and that life continues. And yeah, it's the most personal song on Back To Bedlam."
Beautiful...I can relate, absolutely....that being you could not live without is still out there, without you....:-(
Thanks for sharing
why frustrated that they are still alive and out there. be happy that they are!!
This is deep
This is even sadder than the original studio version...
I love it
The emotion in his voice and face... I feel like my heart is in my mouth as I watch/listen... 💔 such a simple song yet so meaningful and heartfelt. He really means every word. He and his music inspire me so much. I love the line “I am a dreamer, and when i wake, you can’t break my spirit, it’s my dreams you take”.
Beautiful.
His expressions make this more sad 😞
This performance matches the one he did on MTV's unplugged, where I thought he was on the very edge of losing it. I think he does a better job singing this song live, than he does in the studio.
ive never seen a man walk the line between letting out his emotions and totally breaking down so well. its clear he sings this song wit raw emotion, but he somehow manages to not fall of the edge. its a privillige to watch someone bare their soul and their pain, we can all resonate with how he feels here...
well put😌
word
Yes great
I love the expression on his face this man. 😍
oh my God ,he is great
+shadrack kipchirchir Yes ☺.
His eyes seem so emotional, and expression , too
i just think he's still hurt from that past relationship that inspired this beautiful song. it resonates real deep in so many people, and my life is like a word per word translation of how it is now and how i feel about my beak up 4 years ago, and i too have a child from that girl, she was my everything, and i let it go... and i too feel so hollow!, cheers you all!
Jonathan Malraisont Kautt hope u all the best
Everytime I hear this I'm always scared that he's gonna cry at some point
because hi is an artist
Way ahead of you buddy. I'm wiping snot off my nose by the time the bridge hits.
@Will-I-am ikr:)
Jake Peralta yeah me too, I thought he was. That's ok.
Shame!! You should be crying every single time :)
Blown away by this performance, and his incredible song writing
he wrote "You're Beautiful", or am I wrong?
Did some quick googling, it seems he usually as 2 other people writing with him.
Holy shit, me too. I've never particularly liked this song as on the record, but I just came across this live performance and I don't know what happened to him, but pardon me swearing again, fuck, that was beautifully delivered. The emotions were so present from the very first second to the last.
Asi Kla couldn't agree more such a amazing performance
The most powerful men and women in the world are the ones who destroy your facades, make you cry, make you crumble, reduce you to the purity you were born with. For that moment, all pretences vanish and if you hold onto that moment you are born again.
Its amazing that he can still can still this song with such conviction after playing it probably thousands of times over the last 10+ years. Amazing artist
BKMPictures I was thinking the exact same thing.
He manages to put his whole heart when hi sings, even if the song is about a miserable situation and he's happily married now. He must have all the pain and love he used while composing in a special place in his heart where he can get it out whenever he needs to
I agree
exactly!
Well put
Some musicians sing straight from the heart, James is one of those musicians...!
agreed
Dont forget MJ as well , RIP MJ .
he is also one of the few that sounds exactly the same like in his music videos
he is a very good artist, not just a 'rock/pop star'
Alv Olsen james blunt sing straight from the heart.
No autotune, no shit , REAL lyrics .. pure talent ..
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The gentleman at 3:40 is what really gets me, it looks like he is completely lost in the song. Just imagining him thinking back at someone he once loved.
😢 That would be horrible
Both, the older gent and the younger gent (time 3:40) are so in to this song that this really means to them... and to me.
He was probably thinking of his deceased wife. Love is eternal.
@Gamias Tou RUclips idiot
@Gamias Tou RUclips aparently you, who cared enough to type a reply kiddo.
He should have got a standing ovation for this brilliant performance....
They were too busy uploading it to snapchat
I always said to my wife: honey, when i'm dead, please play this song on my furneral. In 2008, i was very sick (hydrocaephelis) and in the hospital i was ready for my final operation. My wife was waiting in the reataurant of the hospital. The chance of surviving the operation was 20%......after a hour, she heard this song in the restaurant. Then she thought that it was a sign, he's dead. He didn't survive the operation. But i did......and every time i hear this song, i'm crying. Sometimes hard and sometimes only tears. But wow, it's so beautiful.
wow i am glad that you are alive.
So who didn’t survive the operation?
Read it again but slowly.
Glad you’re still here mate 👍🏻
I don't suffer from chills down the spine. your post gave me chills. God bless you and yours with a long and healthy life. hold her hand when she's asleep tonight.
James Blunt, man of few words but great talent. True British Gentleman in the best traditions of our country
bro so true english and brittish have very talented singers
This man is literally dying at the piano. His performance is blowing everyone and everything out of the water. I could listen to this song for hours.
Never seen so much emotion in a singing performance
try ben howard
try jake paul
It's 2021 guys. Who's still listening
Jose Luis Yeah I’m with you in 2020. XxX
Jose Luis me!
Bitch im here everyday
I'm here after watching/listening " to His song "Monsters" amazing emotionally dare I say it perfect singer...
Fuck yes I dare
@@raindeer2580 monster will be in my heart forever. Personal.
I'm not ashamed to admit I cry when I listen to this.. Reminder of the wonderful women I was with for 25 yrs.. Unfortunately she decided to go another path.. Still I should be thankful for so many years with her.. Strangers now and that's more painful than splitting
A feel your pain my friend ❤
Tam Hamill thanks.. Appreciate the kind words.. I'm sure I'm not alone..many people are touched by such songs.. From experiences in this life.
I feel you mate, we all go through hard times. This song touches me in the same was as it does for you.
Wish you all the best buddy. Keep doing you...
@@nightonthetiles6923I was with my now ex wife for 20 years she was 15 I was 16 when we met and had our daughter at 18 and 19 . She took a different path also bud and this song was my song for her will for ever miss the good times and will forever treasure the times with her the good and the bad
BuRn_ TheClanzz thanks... Been 5 yrs lol and I'm still a soft arse where she's concerned.. Still stings. ; )
Who is listening may 2024?
July 2024
His eyes were searching for someone... At least that's what he made me feel. One of my most favourite songs.
he definitly is waiting for someone to enter the room.. ma hart ma soul
@@izipz3446 I think the same to you when I was listening the song "you're beautiful" some emotion looks like he was waiting for someone to enter the room.
his wife was in the audience
He's looking around because of the bloody weird angle he's singing at - basically sitting in the corner facing the wall.
No I think he was staring at somone' s tits and has a squint .
His eyes show soo much
Ever heard of a TV show called legion?
This video is getting used in my music lessons. 'To be able to use expression in performance'. Say what you like about the guy, but this is stunning for that reason.
the eyes reflect the soul
The most emotional performance I’ve ever seen
Max Max Well that might be true, but clearly you haven't met Glen Hansard! He's the epitome of what's called an all out performance! #imho
his voice fighting against the tears at some moments really made me losing it
« i’ll be the father of your CHILD » i felt that maybe too much 😭
I know, me too... I am living that right now and now I perfectly understand every single word...
This guy is truly broken inside...
Who isnt though?
@@ama5598 oh c'mon not now not again
This made me laugh hard
Real art mostly comes from deep pain
THIS GUY ?
That has to be the most moving live performance I've ever seen. Just Wow
all cried out its hard to give you something when you are pushing and shoving me around
another more personal note. much appreciated. what is in your head zombies
Try "Changes" By Charles Bradley the Toronto star live version. That one always gets me.
the magic of this song is how he sings as if he was talking to her directly...
It's like James is making sure that everyone in the audience is listening
It’s amazing how him turning his head 90 degrees looks so natural
The comment i was looking for
@@drmedwuast he was a tank commander - head like an owl
They are listening with their hearts
In 6 decades I’ve seen some performances, but I can’t recall seeing anything like that.
That's what I call a 6 decade mouth 👍
Wow. What an amazing tribute
Watch John Lennons performance of his song 'Mother' from his 1972 concert in New York.. Breathtaking as well.
This man is reaching so deep inside to a point of such honesty. I don't see this type of connection with a lot of musicians.
When i was a kid i didn't like this song but now that i'm an adult i'm writing this comment with tears in my eyes because i know how bad a broken heart hurts. :'(
I laughed so hard when I first listen to this song some years back. Now it's a totally different story. I kinda feel guilty but seeing how a lot of people did the same, I'm relieve heavily
Same
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@@prabhakaran2964 tf is this
It's like watching someones heart break over and over every time he sings this
best singer ive ever heard , voice is amazing.
awesome performance by underrated singer , trully brilliant
Never seen performance like this before,very emotional
12 Redboxx the best Interpretation 🙏👍🏻
Is he even real? Omg such a masterpiece, he puts emotions in every single note. A living legend!
... and all this on a 50yrs old instrument
Welcome to the new world
Love his passion and his pure and clean voice. Its so personal that you almost feel bad being there.
tina bøgholm , please Tina dont feel bad . Tonight is my sisters birthday her name was Sylvia. She left us peacefully on Christmas day 2017 . We laid her in the ground whilst this played . I have no idea as to why iam writing this or why I chose your comment but , i miss her dearly tonight as the day we laid her down . These tears will dry the loss will still be here we all miss you Sylvia so much . May you rest in peace sis
Thank you for your empathetic ear Tina may your life be blessed
Jase Australia
@@jasonpashley7822
Thank you very much for your respond and my condolences on losing your dear sister. I wish you and your family all the best for the future. Tina, Denmark.
He's so good
Joanne Smith that's what she said.
I saw people take out their phones to film something that was already being recorded.
Then I saw an older man with white hair and a grey suit (check vid) bow his head and listen to James.
I don't think the people filming got it - but I think the old man in the grey suit did. He got it.
Ok that legit can make someone cry. What you wrote.
Makes you wonder what he's been through.😭😭
Emilee Feaster absolutely 😭
@piggypigpig I think you username is apt pig.
I always felt this older man had lost someone so special.
Me and my mum used to dance and sing this song to each other when I was a kid, she took her life when I was 19, 6 months after my big brother passed at the age of 25. I miss you so much mum. Thank you for this powerful song James blunt. I’ll always respect you.
Used to listen to this with my mum too. She also took her life when I was 12. Thinking of you!
the pain on his eyes...
how can you even see them
bloody great Look at 2:00 and forward. He seems pretty sad
When you got pt at 5am you will have the same eyes
THANK YOU!!! It's choking me up.
Best remark I have ever read in my entire life
I think he was hurt In the past because in all the videos I see the pain in his eyes and make me feel sad and with this song is worst for me... nice very nice song and voice is perfect 👌
After so many years his voice is the same. One of the best songs ever and I agree with you and you can also hear the pain in his voice. Never saw someone singing with so much feeling!
i agree... but there was one for me who showed his pain much more. Maybe he showed it too much ... RIP Kurt Cobain
He was a soldier, He knows about the sadness !!!!
victor manuel solano mend
Kevin Enrique Carranza Suarez everyone was hurt in the past.
Regardless of whether the genre is for you, it's truly one of the best written love songs ever, personally speaking.
yes, I would still put "Love of my life" above and I also love "Still loving you"
I found this song when my daughter died. Her life companion sent it to me. It was his song for her. She was 41 and fought her heart disease until she was too tired to fight anymore. ❤
I've cried, how is he THAT emotional, and still he's not shedding a tear but his voice has so much pain in there
My wife drifted away from me, and I feel the keen sting of every word. I feel I will never be whole again.
I feel You mate, it happened to me. One month ago She left. The sting of every word as You said, describes it perfectly. You can still feel the pain in his voice and see it on his face; it is a really emotional piece.
Red Dae I don't feel that I will ever be whole again. The pain is unbearable.
Totally agree with all of you, going through a similar situation and every word in this song is down right how I feel and it does hurt, plus the piano melody is just beautiful and sad at the same time. I had never heard this song until last night and man it had me in tears. As sad a song as this is it is on the top of my favorite songs now. By the way this performance is amazing as well, he truly is a great artist.
I'm sorry but I'm jealous of every single person watched him singing this masterpiece live
Half of those people watched it through the screen of their phones, ignoring the beauty of the moment. Incredibly sad!
now theres a comment, shame YT isnt like FB
He is so good live! We loved the show :)
@Sam Hall The Oxford Union isn't solely for students of the Oxford University.
So so good live i cant belive the voice truly talented
Me: Im the most depressed person.
James Blunt: Hold My Beer
I'm sorry for your loss i too have been there and still going through it now as we speak i struggle with dreams because they eventually become lies
456 456 he fucking nails it
@@garybergqvist4255 scientist. everglow
Here is your mate got the pills for the job we will be sound in the end
i love you, may your life be blessed by the most high. Hold on if you can :) give joel osteen a listen in the meantime
This guy is one of the BEST “BEST” singers of your generation pure , raw , true, talent hands downs...!
too bad he cant remember his own lyrics
@@Luis-wm5sh OH, you're songwriter and performing also? You must been known by all of the world?? Good job! Loser.
@@Luis-wm5sh seriously what's wrong with people like you
From 2:10 till 2:22 it looks like he about to break and start crying... so beautiful and with so much passion sung... one of the most underrated artists in the world.
Diplomat That's why I respect him so much, he always sing like it was his first time, with the same passion and devotion to the music.
James Blunt can sing and his voice really touches you. Sounds the same live and in the studio, now that's a real artist. he deserves more respect
His voice is so wonderful. Never get tired listening to him.
The way he sings with all his heart and soul touches me.
It's 2019 guys. Who's still listening
Me
This song always on my list.
So I'm still listening
Always
this song is so touching :(
Chills all over haunting song
A woman he loved, a dog be raised, a solider he fought with
As soon as the first verse begins, the tears falls from my eyes...
I still miss her.
Shite innit
Peter Skriver I know what you mean. I'm dealing with a breakup now and this song describes my situation perfectly.
The performance of this Song reaches all the way down to touch your very Soul.....If You've ever had this feeling then YOU have truly Loved.....I've Always been a Dreamer & I'm sure I'm just One of Many that understand this Song like many others don't.....( Imagine James Singing This @ the Funeral of a Best Friend ) and You might understand the song & his performance a lot more.......Bob Fox
Bob Fox
I just broke up with my boyfriend, we were together for 5 years. I thought he was my soulmate, he didn’t think I was his. Thank you James for helping me cope with the sadness I feel inside..
God bless you dear
I pray it gets better for you 🙏🏽❤️
I'm sorry..
Bf has been cheating on you for years.... after 5 years u must be the nutty one
@@rachblamo2773 1. They didn't say he was cheating on them.
"I thought he was my soulmate, he didn't think I was his" does not translate to "he cheated on me for 5 years"
Too Much Emotions, He sings from his heart.
The passion is incredible. You can really hear the pain in his voice
Oh my god,that's so emotional!!
You can easily feel the pain on his face..
AMAZING!!
Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won
So I took what's mine by eternal right
Took your soul out into the night
It may be over but it won't stop there
I am here for you if you'd only care
You touched my heart you touched my soul
You changed my life and all my goals
And love is blind and that I knew when
My heart was blinded by you
I've kissed your lips and held your head
Shared your dreams and shared your bed
I know you well, I know your smell
I've been addicted to you
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
I am a dreamer but when I wake
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take
And as you move on, remember me
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile
I've watched you sleeping for a while
I'd be the father of your child
I'd spend a lifetime with you
I know your fears and you know mine
We've had our doubts but now we're fine
And I love you, I swear that's true
I cannot live without you
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
And I still hold your hand in mine
In mine when I'm asleep
And I will bear my soul in time
When I'm kneeling at your feet
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
Gitaris Kamar thank you for sharing the lyrics
@@dilshaniwijayawardana950 anytime
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Its hard to not cry.. 😢
For him to, when he performed it live the very first time
i feel your pain
I CRIED AND THERE'S NO SHAME HERE
ironicl3 I agree
This is about his wife. Who died of cancer.
"I'd be the father of your child"...... just so raw and beautiful
Possibly the best performance a human has ever produced.
The passion in his facial expression’s when hes in the zone is quite impressive. He’s got pure talent no auto tune needed n a completely unique voice.
Such an underrated singer, love his emotive expressions.
He's a great singer, but he has a weird voice.
luke hammond very underrated.. seen him live simply amazing one of the best I've ever seen
He's not underrated. He is very famous.
@@WestCoastPCbuilder yes you're blessed my dear!
Amazing how a song can take one back to a particular time in one's life and find that the feelings are still there and still very raw, even though you thought they had been buried and extinguished.
Never seen and heard a song sung with such emotion, you are just the best, thank you James xxx
All those people filming the performance instead of just enjoying it completely and realizing how lucky they are to witness this scene of pure music.
You do realize you can hold the phone to the side at one position while watching right
This song. Man. Gets me in tears me every time.
Hey bill am 61 now hearin this an i can relate totally am there rite now thought my time for this was gone an i met a queen we jus live in totally difrnt worlds
This song never gets old😢
I tell you what this fella has critics beyond belief but that performance is nothing short of exceptional. Simply brilliant seriously. Just beautiful
I wanted to watch it again.. But I had to compose myself first. You say all that needs to be said. Exceptional.
Couldn't agree with you more. He doesn't get the respect he deserves imo.
Just raw talent no auto-tune. Sounds just like the song unlike all the other artists.
A moment that no one in that audience will ever forget. A soul was bared.
In 2005 the love of my life and I broke up. This song takes me back to 2005. While she moved on, I have never found love like I had with her. After our breakup was the first time I heard this song I held on this song until now and always bitter sweet to travel back in time to the 4 years I spent with my college sweet heart.
GOODBYE MY LOVER by JAMES BLUNT
This song is about a girl Blunt dated, but he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song. Whereas 'You're Beautiful' is about a moment, one second in time of passing that person, the song 'Goodbye My Lover' is about a lifetime's worth of emotion, the fact that that relationship is over, and that life continues. And yeah, it's the most personal song on Back To Bedlam."
Exactly what I was searching for. I knew there must have been a story behind these lyrics.
Who else is with love with his voice?!
Denisa Linhartová me😇🎶🎄
me, SO much!
This ones is for him, for no audience or anyone, just for him and his thoughts. These types of emotions are just breathtaking.
He truly sang with his hearth . At the point when he gets emotional you'll realise that he really loved someone and that someone made really remarkable scar in his life.. I love this performance. True artist without a doubt.
It's staggering how his music on Spotify and him singing live are so similar. He sounds virtually the same!!!!
emin33mify he doesnt use that autotune crap thats why!
he doesn't use any voice effects
rare but also so dose Bruno mar 👍👍❤️
What a performance, you can feel it in his voice, the passion, the pain, the love and the honesty. This is incredible, there is much more to this, than to the studio recording.
That old man seated there you can tell this song hits him different.
I thought at some point James will cry, singing with lots of passion and emotions
He can also tell you how much it sucks to have to crane your neck around to look at the performer.
My first love was too beautiful, and this song I dedicate especially for her, I often sing it crying ...... life is sometimes unfair with us .... I lost my one and only love. Where are you now .... I need you
He had something inside him words can't explain, full with emotions '-'
Ahmed Amar his voice cracked more often
Ahmed Amar yes definitely agree
Best way to describe it is constipation
Soo good. And even at Oxford, there are people, who are filming this on their phones. Why not just listen and enjoy the music?
exactly..well-educated morons but morons nevertheless...
Garageidiot313 save it as memories?
They did not see the big camera behind them? Or maybe they told them they are recording this. This video is not recorded on phone. ;)
Garageidiot313 Hello beautiful
2:10 he almost bursts into tears, so much emotion in this, what a performance
earing his breath shaking.. pfiou.. intense..
you can tell that part hurts him. In all his live performances you can see this part killing him
Holy shit. He's unbelievably good live! Goosebumps all over! :O
you can just hear the emotion in his voice. This definitely hit home for james, me and a lot of others.
It's as if she's in the crowd, his passion breaks my heart💔if I was there I would've cried
He brings me to tears every time he performs. I find there are so few singers who get so emotionally involved while they sing, and James is one of the rare artists that can make me feel the song.
2005 give me my 10 year of my life back