Aurora - Why did you have to go? - Reaction - Simple and amazing. Get out the Kleenex.

[@timgrodesky4694]

This song breaks me every time. Just imagine Aurora's courage to deliver this beautiful intimate eulogy to comfort the grieving family. Her heart and soul lay bare-revealing the anguish felt by all with every single note.

[@marketsquareus]

i cant imagine how she got through it when strangers break into tears hearing the song especially considering how Aurora becomes the song, lives it in her head.

[@WhiteTiger333]

Aurora only sang this song once, at her friend's funeral. It ended up on KZbin, and after learning how many people received solace from it, she decided to let it stay. Here is what she had to say about it: (from the Aurora Wiki fan page) AURORA dedicated this song to a friend who died from a car accident in 2014. She sang it at her funeral.She's said the following about the song: "It's important for the song to cry. That it is reminiscent of grief while it can relieve a little. This song is {NAME REMOVED FOR PRIVACY}'s song. And it always will be. I only had her in mind when I sang it in, thinking that a small part of her is in it if you listen extra well." The visuals are fan-made from Auroa docos. And, yes, the first time I heard this, I was a hot mess. It still tears me up, even though I know the song well, now. Yes, she accompanied herself on the piano.

[@larryshair]

Loved that back story! Thanks so much!

[@tinntinnamp]

Aurora is a pure soul

[@annac.194]

I straight up bawled my eyes out to this whole song. It's so hard to lose those we love. Even when the memories fade, the loss remains with us forever.

[@Nimoot]

Going from a constant relationship with my bf to a long distance one ... see him once a year ... definitely resonated with me 😞

[@AurorasShelf]

Just knowing how she must have been feeling writing this song. 😢❤

[@tmasessa]

9,999,999 other artists could sing that song and it wouldn’t bring tears to my eyes. Just her. It’s always just her. She’s a treasure on loan from God.

[@larryshair]

Well....said....

[@tinntinnamp]

Exactly... so true. She really means what she sings, she feels it!

[@juliafernandes991]

Such an emotional song. There is another song she wrote to a friend she lost in a massacre in Norway, Little boy in the grass,I recommend the mahogany session version,it's a beautiful song.

[@juliafernandes991]

@@justjulie37 yeah,the version at Nidarosdomen is really good , I think the mahogany one brings more of a personal feeling to the song, which makes the song even more emotional in my opinion

[@noegarcia7491]

Mahogany session is the best version.

[@tinntinnamp]

@@juliafernandes991 Yes I totally agree. Mahogany one is very emotional, no orchestra or theatrics to make it seem more powerful. I love Nidarosdomen (however you spell it) concert and basically everything aurora does, so no hate of course!

[@renehoyvik]

@@juliafernandes991 Mahogany version feels more personal, more sad. The Nidarosdomen one feels more hopeful :)

[@britthelenbakken819]

Tears are cleansing of the soul, something we all need from time to time 💖

[@Honorsprenn]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned already, but she also has one called little boy in the grass, which is about a terrorist attack in Norway where she lost one of her friends

[@lillm6874]

The terror attack was horrible, one man killed 77 people that day. 69 of them were yong people on summercamp on an island (Utøya), 33 were under 18🥲 It is a day we Norwegians never forget, because things like that never happens here. It happened the 22 of July 2011💔🌹

[@fictionallove_2416]

Going through your Aurora playlist, and I'm so surprised I did not comment towards this song. It really hit me.

[@lillm6874]

AURORA ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ I have no words, only tears🥲❤️ Yes, It sounds like she’s playing piano herself. When she was 6, she found an el. piano in the attic. She took it down to her room and started playing. She had to hold the power button in, so she learned playing with one hand in the beginning. She started making music without lyrics at 6 years old, and with lyrics, English, at 9. Nobody knew about this until Aurora was 13, then she finally told her parents. She didn’t sing in front of them, cause she was too shy. So they had to listen in other ways 😅❤️ She didn’t want to be an artist. It was her mom that said she actually could help people with her music, and that’s why Aurora became an artist. If you look at older videos, she’s very uncomfortable, and she doesn’t know what to do with her hands/arms. Now she is much more comfortable with people and the audience, so now she looks beautiful when she expresses herself through her body 🥰❤️

[@nevamoore5192]

I had the same reaction you did when I first heard this song. Song hit even harder because I'd lost a loved one around 2 years before I found Aurora. It's a beautiful song. But so very sad.

[@larryshair]

Hi Neva, I'm so sorry for your loss. This song is a wonderful vehicle to allow the feelings of loss come out. Blessings to you, my friend.

[@radiggie]

You’re not on your own there with your tears, this gets me every time. She has an old soul in a young body. Beautiful. This has made me subscribe, your appreciation of Aurora’s music is beautiful to watch.

[@annebritraaen2237]

If we were getting tired of tears, we wouldn't watch these reactions. You're not the only one clinging to the Kleenex.

[@larryshair]

Thanks Anne :)

[@RuneMoenHolmen]

☝️What he said

[@latischahuller]

Don't mind the tears, it's not just you she does it to. ❤

[@madgrapho]

Well now I’m crying about it too dude! It’s a feeling type of song.

[@larryshair]

Right with ya!

[@wolfmonster1598]

I have never herd this song before thank you for playing this song now I'm now in tears lol. I feel your pain. I will pray for your friend you have lost recently. Larry you are awesome keep playing on my friend.

[@larryshair]

Very kind of you to comment. Thank you Wolf.

[@HalkerVeil]

She's actually lost 3 people in her life. One was her close family friend at age 11. Which eventually gave Aurora a stutter in her speech. She then got into sign language due to that and found a friend in her class. Lost in the car accident. But later she lost someone she was apparently dating. This was before she was well known. He died in the Utoya massacre. The terror attacks that hit Norway in 2011. For which she wrote the song. "Little Boy in the Grass" This girl has been through some really heavy crap for being such a pure soul.

[@davidplanet3919]

A beautiful song from a beautiful human. Aurora sings and plays piano in some of her live performances. Often when she performs at the piano in her home for her fans in her livestreams she doesn’t practice and makes little mistakes, which is so adorable. Thanks.

[@markgorman1951]

Oh. I’ve been left crying.

[@nerve60]

I just cant imagine at her age how she was able to not only write this song for one of her best friends but also sing it at her funeral..

[@sapphosmuse1243]

This is one I hadn’t heard before… oh man. I actually cried listening to this just now.

[@bills5268]

Beautiful song...not too melancholic, and her voice is so pure. Thanks for the reaction!

[@heavyhitter321]

That's a tough one. She actually wrote if for her friends parents and performed it at the funeral. It was never released, and she didn't really want it out there cause it's so personal, but she was convinced it could help others who are dealing with loss.

[@larryshair]

Definitely on the list my friend! I hear that Angelina's song Million Miles is touching too, so I need a lift!

[@renehoyvik]

There i go crying again listening to this song... I guess it's important to move on, but never forget :) Thanks for another nice video :)

[@Jenysmusik]

I cried the first time I heard this song it was around the time my daddy died and it’s a beautiful sorrowful song!!!

[@fabrice7211]

Thanks for another great reaction ... This song wrecks me everytime (lost my daughter 5.5 years ago ...), in a kinda good way though, Aurora never fails to deliver ...

[@Resinbyjill]

It doesn't matter how many times i listen to this song. Everytime i cry😢

[@johndennison3140]

I’ve listened to this and for me yes it’s a song but it’s so much more it’s a heartfelt message to a family of young girl from a best friend who is also grieving, From the very first words “you woke up this morning “Aurora is thinking about them and with so much humility speaks to there hearts,imagine the bond that she had with this family for them to even ask her to perform this for there daughter there friendship must be so special.this is poetry from the heart of a beautiful humble human soul and I am so blessed to be able to share these beautiful words for they have also helped me in my own journey with grief.Aurora from my heart Thank you❤️

[@sandymydahlin1461]

Go listen to/watch The River to understand why we all support you crying. So I think that Aurora is a genius at understanding and communicating emotion. And this means all emotions. You have watched quite a few of the ones that make us cry. But there are many that make us feel hope, exhilaration, even lust! My favourites are actually the ones that make you feel like you can take on the world: Daydreamer, Queendom, Warrior, All is soft inside and --one you've done--The Seed, which for me is a call to action - like tribal war drums.

[@angellynette8258]

This song was hard for me because I still feel the lose of my grandmother very deeply even though she passed from dementia in 2017. I cherish the times I get to be with her again in my dreams. I found your channel when I saw you reacting to Eminem an you asked us to check out your reactions to Aurora. Thank you for that, I love this style of music but I hadn’t heard of her. Im so glad I found your channel your genuine reactions are a breath of fresh air on here. I love that you are stepping out of your comfort zone and reacting to artist you were not open to before.

[@annekristineingebretsen6932]

This song gets me every time, thank you for your reaction❤️I cried with you. Always thinking of my mother when listening to this. She suddenly had to go, sudden death, her heart❤️ Didn't get the chance to say goodbye. Aurora has written this beautiful song, it makes me cry but somehow it also comforting me. It's like a gift❤️Thank you Aurora❤️

[@navrozelalkaka8457]

There's beauty, there's more beauty & then there's Aurora.

[@henriz.l]

You seem like a beautiful soul, just like Aurora 💚

[@johnnyshih498]

This is so emotional. I’ve heard it several times but it still brings out emotions. She is just a master of emotional music. Maybe a happier song as a next reaction? I’d suggest Daydreamer live at HAIK or All is Soft Inside live at KEXP

[@tinntinnamp]

Yes all is soft inside at KEXP but Daydreamer, I think the music video is amazing, she dances so beautifully and the atmosphere is amazing.

[@grogueQ]

Even her happy songs make me cry, LOL.

[@Raven.Bloodrot]

The piano is beautiful and her voice is absolutely stunning.

[@LuizGustavo-ek9jj]

Thanks again, waiting for the Nidarosdomen concert :)

[@larryshair]

Soon : )

[@rx7dude2006]

Oh man you did it:)Its an amazing tribute she wrote for a good friend.

[@larryshair]

Hi RX! Actually, she did it - lol ; ) Dang, what an incredible and touching tribute song. My plan - go to bed later this evening, pop in the ear buds and cry myself to sleep!

[@rx7dude2006]

@@larryshair I know right!I just can't explain her, nobody in all my years has effected me like she has, she is more than an artist I believe, something rare that needs to be protected.

[@panchiolarranaga1616]

Aurora is such a unique and beautiful being, we're lucky!

[@bellatolentino4362]

Love your reactions and analysis of her songs. Hope you could react next to Auroras all is soft inside live at Kexp

[@josephhoward7992]

I cry every time I listen to this. Aurora goes straight to your Heart with this song. +++++

[@Geralt26]

This is a song I listen very rarely (only several times) as I feel was looking at something intimate and very personal. But it is beautiful and soooo sad. It is song that get me every time. On first listens I just cried (although it was video only with her just standing and looking - you see only her back which had even bigger effect on me as pictured did not distract from the song). It was performed only once on funeral of her friend and later it was leaked as far i know from this family (as they asked to send recording of the song and then put it on social media).

[@susansmith5142]

I'm in tears too, beautiful song sung by an Anagelic voice, a daughter of nature, always makes me think of my parents even more than I do normally.

[@markunating821]

Check her cover of Teardrop by Massive Attack.. You can see her play piano and how magical her voice there..

[@ukladyfan6231]

A different kind of human live at Christine’s Radio festival is a beautiful song I recommend

[@jeffhall2411]

i thought i had heard all of her songs, but this one is new to me.. nice.

[@jefferyedoherty]

We are doing this one together. This is the first time for me listening to this one too. Wow.

[@vincentmb238]

Same here.

[@madgrapho]

Hello @larryshair AURORA will be at the Greek theatre May next year. (If you are in LA is your chance). Could not remember for sure which city you are in.

[@flakebust990]

Im sobbing too. Beautiful.

[@fhjelmis]

This one gets me every time, and there's a lot of Leonard Cohen in this song.

[@j.k.1963]

For me it is just impossible to watch this video to the end. The song alone already is more than I can bear. To experience your emotions at the same time mine are unleashed...

[@petermcgee2162]

Perhaps this song are results of last conversations Aurora had with her friend as her friend was in the process of moving on after her physical death but not a "spiritual death"? This becomes only a memory with the passage of time. Perhaps this accounts for the lightning of the tone? A thought but not a total foreign experience.

[@TomTomson81]

A little tip because your channel is still quite young. You should create playlists for the individual artists. This brings 3 great advantages. 1. new subscribers or visitors to your channel more easily find older reaction videos of you to their favorite artists. 2. You keep track of songs you've already seen. 3. We can more easily suggest songs that you have not yet seen.

[@larryshair]

Excellent suggestion. Done!

[@Averssem]

@@larryshair one small addition to that advise is to order the songs in a playlist in chronological order to preserve the timeline of your journey and it's continuity.

[@steveosborne9049]

Loving your reactions, she is amazing! Maybe you need a break and experience the fun and joyous side Aurora has. I suggest you try conqueror, live on the Jimmy Fallen show, so fun and happy.

[@jonathanwetherell3609]

Again you show your humanity. Never be afraid or ashamed of it.

[@josephhoward7992]

So beautiful

[@bknesheim]

The music from the Carpenters have been on my list of favorites for a long time so i guess that date me also. :-) Karen's voice was a marvel,

[@MidnightAutoPainter]

I knew this was going to hit hard.

[@larryshair]

Right?

[@terjesovik]

Incredible emotional song. I tear up every time I hear it. It is so simple but also so incredibly beautiful. Great reaction! Tip: Please turn off automatic captions/subtitles during her songs. They are almost always flawed/incorrect.

[@larryshair]

Hi TS, yes, I had the subtitles on for another song and had forgotten to turn them off, but the song had started and I didn't want to "re-react", so I kept it rolling. Thanks so much for your kind words!

[@poolhallshark]

Thank you very much Hairy Larry 😉for a very beautiful reaction to this song. (Not ALL the comments in here need to bed only sad, right ? ) I'm very much looking forward to your reaction to "Million Miles". Just be sure to react to the black and white in-studio recording and not the music video. Then go watch the mv afterwards. Deal ?? 😁 Have a great weekend my friend and stay safe. ♥from Norway again.

[@larryshair]

Thanks Buddy! Whenever I see your name pop up now, I immediately smile :)

[@petermcgee2162]

Forgot to to say sorry for your own loss, Aurora's own loss reflects all of ours and so touches the core of being human, so I am glad you know your not alone , somebody has been able to provide with support in a way you find personally meaningful.

[@marinadewil8959]

Yes, the Carpenters were my favorites back then . Dimash is now!

[@natachasantos]

It’s kind of confusing but engaging at the same time how you talk about different artists and music in the same post 😂

[@johnfreeman5310]

Beautiful as always from Aurora. One slight correction from your earlier comment regarding Phantom of the Opera. It's not an opera, it's a musical set in an opera house.

[@erinhorkey9340]

💗💗💗

[@ronaldodanielsillerico4801]

Please make a reaction to his song "All is soft inside" takes you to another dimension.

[@monah2537]

Vielen Dank 🙏😘😘

[@stephanmietzsch]

Think is time for you listen to her Nidarosdomen event. A couple of great new songs are waiting for you. I‘m very excited to your next reaction to Angelina Jordan million miles apart. Take the studio live version black and white. It‘s one of Angelinas best, and be sure, you will need a handkerchief.

[@heavyhitter321]

Also, she does play piano very well but learned entirely by ear. She can't read music and doesn't want to learn.

[@larryshair]

Hey H2! For some reason, that doesn't surprise me! Glad to see you hop in again!

[@norse-nilsbjasa]

NIce touching reaction Larry, sorry for your loss. Be warned, Angelina's Million Miles is also written after loosing someone, her grandfather, it is her tribute to him and not quite as sorrowful as this song. There are at least two versions, I like the lyrics one best, illustrated by Angelina's widowed grandmother.

[@andresjuan8783]

Opera Rock. From Spain please. React to CAMILO SESTO: Getsemani ( live 1977 ).

[@tinntinnamp]

oh no... but oh yes. I love this song and it brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it.

[@larryshair]

Thanks again, Lauren!

[@sab4336]

Good song 1st time hearing that one, hard not to get emotional with her. BTW Karen Carpenter was my favorite female singer when i was a teen, also had a crush on her because she played drums too. One other from that time i like also is Joni Mitchell kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3TRl2dsl9R2aas just to listen no need for a video reaction.

[@billdevany3303]

I expect Im just a tad bit older than you so Ill tell whats to come. you will lose more loved ones, you will find it easier to cry and you will you will care less if anyone sees you do so. I have a daughter that is rather young for a man my age. she sees me cry when I see beauty or tell a story that is sad to me. I think that she appreciates that this is what a man should be and looks for that in the men she dates. as you have posted this and I see no shame in your tears, I guess you have that figured that out already... great job.

[@larryshair]

Love that Bill. Thanks so much.

[@tylovset]

Thanks, Larry. As mentioned, I haven't listened much to Aurora although we live in the same town, but after watching a few now, she is amazing. Looking forward to AJ Million Miles, her most beautiful original.

[@eskilsvensson4424]

The autotext sucks. sorry but i hate when some computer make assumtions that are completely wrong. allredy in second line it´s wrong. But don´t missunderstand, i really like your reactions, keep it up. this is the lyrics, You woke up this morning With red and teary eyes There's a hole inside your broken soul You weren't ready to let go You had dreams about her Where you still can see her smile And the memories you both have shared Will make you happy for a little while Oh, why did you have to go a place where I couldn't follow? Oh, why did you have to go a place where I couldn't follow? So don't, don't wake me up 'Cause I only see her in my dreams When I fall asleep She broke her wings Can no more fly There's a part of the universe A shining star upon the sky She's looking down upon you She wants to say that she is fine Maybe she's there at night And she whispers "Darling, it will be alright." Oh, but why did you have to go a place where I couldn't follow? Oh, why did you have to go a place where I couldn't follow? So don't, don't wake me up 'Cause I only see her in my dreams When I fall asleep 'Cause I only see her in my dreams When I fall asleep Oh, heaven's got a new angel Got a new angel Oh, heaven's got a new angel Got a new angel lyricstranslate.com

[@larryshair]

Thank you SO much for taking the time to post this!

[@jamesreese4170]

Honestly, not my favorite, but it wasn't meant to be released. For what the song was written for, its very touching and beautiful. Just not something I'd listen too often. Upbeat suggestions: All is soft inside from KEXP I Went to Far (Live from the Honda Stage) The River (MV) Queendom (MV) Little Boy in the Grass (Nidarostaman) - song is up tempo though the subject is very serious. Fun Covers: Imagine Dragons "Believer" David Bowie "Life on Mars" (Pick the one where she plays the piano.) Beatles "Across the Universe" Ariana Grande "God is a women" And of course The Haik Documentary and Concert for the deepest Aurora dive.

[@larryshair]

Awesome, thank you!!!

[@jamesreese4170]

Just a note on Aurora Content. Not to get to heavy into controversial topics, but I know you are of the same beliefs as me. Aurora leans heavy into LGBTQ+. As a Christian I don't though have a problem with that, as she does so in a loving way. Stressing that folks should not be judged, or looked down upon for what they believe or who they love and instead accepted and loved. I couldn't agree more. She is openly Bi and I'm openly Christian, though she is still my favorite artist and I think that's how it should be. I think she would agree. We are too quick to divide, label, and choose sides. When deep down were all the same no matter what we believe. We are humans who want to be loved and to love. I would have preferred to send this privately but as this is the only way we can communicate I posted it here. I know that you desire to keep this channel about the music and not get into anything controversial. But I just wanted to prepare you for it, as some of her songs and videos will make it obvious.

[@billweekley4077]

I will pass on responding.

[@larryshair]

Hey Jim, you nailed it. I have such a heart for the LGBTQ+ crowd just as much as I have a heart for those that are not because we all need the love and forgiveness of Christ, which I am confident that you agree. Thank you for your comments Jim. Very much appreciate you!

[@Кулинар-е6е]

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[@vincentmb238]

If you are a Dimash fan, you should try Lara Fabian. Why ? It's Dimash inspiration :) Of course I would bet others have already suggested it to you. If you want to fall in that rabit hole : begin with her Adagio. It's her song. Now, about that reaction : It's the first time I listened to that song. Very sad. I understand your tears.

[@ndotl]

P.S: Minnie Riperton was the queen of Octaves. See: "Lovin' You" P.S: Agree about Karen Carpenter. "Close To You" is one of the best, but they had a bunch.

[@ndotl]

Correction: "For All We Know" is my favorite Carpenters song. 15 years ago I still had it in my primary playlist.

[@wormyr9122]

Grew up listening to Karen Carpenter, we must be around the same age!

[@JezaGaia]

I don't know if you already know her, otherwise you'll hate me for adding another singer to the list :p If you never heard her you should absolutely react to Lara Fabian She's one of Dimash's greatest inspirations and watching her would give you an insight on what he tries to do with his operatic delivery and why it doesn't really work. No worries she doesn't do operatic, she does feelings but in a very different way than Aurora or Angelina. Here is one of her masterpieces, it's a cover from a french singer/songwriter Sarge Lama called "Je suis malade" and there are subtitles so you can understand the lyrics kzbin.info/www/bejne/mofZnaCmpJqab80

[@kenllixx]

*hands a tissue*

[@testpattern23]

just a quick question, you are around my age? 47 here

[@larryshair]

55 here ; )

[@nialanoregreb6003]

It's a very sad song but the subtitles are even sadder 😑....It's Heaven got a new angel..not god

[@kirstenh9865]

You mentioned Karen Carpenter, doesn’t this song remind you a little of her?

[@HONJAASE]

🦄💖

[@testpattern23]

Lary don't do that to me...completely a mess now

[@MidnightAutoPainter]

Dimash’s Qaragym Ai 2020 (apple of my eye) was performed in dedication to the loss of his mentor/composer due to Covid. Probably his most heartfelt performance.

[@MidnightAutoPainter]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/fprPp4iFhLWFrKc with English translation from Dimash’s channel.

[@larryshair]

Thanks again DB!

[@lolalile302]

@@larryshair Just please take into account that because of COVID there is no live audience in this performance either. In my opinion, it doesn't take one bit away from the emotional and moving delivery, but just to let you know that there can be no interaction with the audience there.

[@bknesheim]

"A million mile" have basically the same theme, the feelings you have when you lose someone close.

[@MrTombre]

🙏🇳🇴

[@B4cch4nte]

The older you get, the more poignant this gets...

[@RunarNyrud]

Aurora does not have a huge range, Aurora is not a perfect vocalist, Aurora is a novice pianist..... then why does it all ad up to fantastic?? It's like she manage to get 1+1+1 to be =100..... She does it with dept, fealings, heart and sole.... But in this shallow world she will never get the attension that she deserves.... oh well.... it's their loss.....we know....

[@LeNaInLoVe]

[@testpattern23]

don't do this to me

[@kirstenh9865]

Dimash did an extraordinary version of Lionel Richies Hello on The Singer in 2017, I highly recommend it

[@MichaelReiter]

Aurora is a wonderful singer. You've reacted to three great artists so far and Dimash is my favorite of them. I would like to suggest a few other singers to explore: Hua Chenyu - one of the most popular singers in China. He's a chameleon and you never know what to expect from his next song. A very versatile artist who sings all kinds of genres. A good start would be his song Nunchucks: kzbin.info/www/bejne/on3WXmN3Zd54q6M Then there is Zhou Shen, another Chinese singer and buddy of Hua Chenyu. His voice didn't significantly change during puberty. Still sounding like a girl in middle school he was discriminated by classmates. But he made his uniqueness his strength and is now also a very popular singer in China. I recommend his magical duet with Sa Dinging "Upwards to the Moon": kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWKuqIOnl7WDa9E And finally there is another one of my favorite singer (and dancer, songwriter and choreographer): Loïc Nottet from Belgium. He experienced bullying as kid/teenager because he was different. He has a high speaking voice (a girly voice) and he wasn't interested in the usual boys' stuff like playing football but instead he liked to dance. His most popular song is "Million Eyes": kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGmon31_ia1ga7M

[@brigittevankeulen450]

Youre dont like opera that much, please please listen to the phantom off the opera with floor jansen from nightwish and henk poort . Tv show beste zangers 2019 it will blow you away trust me !!! ❤❤

[@kaddishcombattants]

Tissues are recommended for Million Miles by Angelina Jordan too. Though her cover of You are allways on my mind is even more emotionnal. You've been warned. 😉