Bastille - Pompeii (Live At Capitol Studios)

‘Pompeii (Live At Capitol Studios)’. Taken from Bastille - ‘Bad Blood’.
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Lyrics:
I was left to my own devices
Many days fell away with nothing to show
And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love
Grey clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like you've been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
We were caught up and lost in all of our vices
In your pose as the dust settled around us
And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love
Grey clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like you've been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins?
Oh-oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins?
And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love
(Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins?)
Grey clouds roll over the hills bringing darkness from above
(Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins?)
But if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like you've been here before? Oh
How am I going to be an optimist about this?
How am I going to be an optimist about this?
If you close your eyes
Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? Oh-oh
#Bastille #BadBlood #Pompeii
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[@kellyvrosch7188]

I love how he stands on his tippy toes when he reaches those high notes

[@Daniel-8160]

Just noticed that, it's amazing lol

[@alfredosoto2196]

I know rite

[@alfredosoto2196]

+Danny Boy I've been noticed when I fist listened when I was 19

[@leahvogelsimpson]

I do too. I just noticed it.

[@casualoddity5656]

Kelly Vrösch 100th like!

[@TheSoccerKitten]

Bastille is one of the only bands that can match (and even sometimes exceed!) the quality of their songs in their covers. Dan's voice with the instruments... just beautiful.

[@iamrichlol]

this isn't a cover? :S

[@TheSoccerKitten]

iamrichlol Yep. I'm saying their covers sometimes exceed the quality of their songs.

[@iamrichlol]

oh right! yeah they're fantastic

[@Panos_Georgiou]

tottaly agree

[@MarieKaahu99]

you really should check out Young The Giant and their In The Open vids, imo, they are even better than their own studio versions.

[@miicakonig5191]

0:51 that "nothing" makes my heart beat so fast, i can't with this man's perfection.

[@user-pj5ht5qx3e]

Imagine a whole album of songs live at Capitol Studios: peoples ears wouldn't be able to handle it, speakers would melt, people would fall to the ground in extacy and joy, every single flower would sprout a kitten, it would be madness!

[@brndlbr9885]

Reorchestrated is out now 💛 i cant handle it and oddly enough my speakers keep melting down, i am one with the floor now and I've trained the army of kittens that sprouted in my garden to purr all Bastille songs ✨

[@jlklai98]

I'm crying with joy I feel so happy This has never happened to me before But Bastille definitely deserves them

[@leonardodanielbrianorodrig6358]

Omg! same happened to me!

[@MissOrchid12]

It's a band not a name

[@jaffhom1873]

Still amazed by this version. Counter melodies of the orchestra do it for me. Sublime arrangement

[@Piyushattr1]

You will definitely love the hans zimmer collab if you haven’t already heard it ❤

[@jaffhom1873]

Yes I love that version too but this is still my fave!

[@mircocorsico7490]

You fucking bastille damned bastards, why are you so good? Why i love you so much? Now i have to puch a wall to feel like a man again!!

[@amtrackofficial7202]

hahaha yeah

[@deans.wright6632]

'Puch'

[@mircocorsico7490]

Sorry grammar nazi, it's "punch, you corrected someone on the internet your mother should be proud of you!

[@deans.wright6632]

Mirco Corsico I never corrected you, the word 'Puch' made me chuckle. Also yes, my mother would be proud if I had corrected you, as she was an English teacher.

[@mircocorsico7490]

Wow you need a fucking college degree to correct the word "puch" to "punch" you must be a teacher in Oxford University!

[@sambadiyuyustuno]

The real man's voice. Can't stop replaying this.

[@sugarlilbear]

Omg his smile in last part

[@claudiamiller9613]

the smile makes me smile wonderful

[@BucketHeadMC]

I love al their original versions alot, but everry time they make a cover of one of their songs, my head just explodes of the awesomeness... :D

[@bibimarc2661]

The orchestra killed at 2:48-3:03... Like that part gives me life!!!!

[@lanaikay.8516]

ikr

[@naanatheviolinist]

Same thought I had. That part was craaazy

[@elysandrapayne8936]

His voice is just amazing

[@kicksapien1335]

One of the few singers that actually sings good live

[@blondiesmith8055]

DAN'S VOICE IS SO BEAUTIFUL AND THE STRINGS SECTION AND JUST EVERYTHING OH MY GOD! :'D *i'm crying*

[@mollyshaffer248]

That smile at the end, i can't handle it. Soo cute.

[@carlyuks]

i believe when someone dies, the gates of heaven open to this song

[@elmo2488]

Carla Bernal this is so beautiful/scary to imagine

[@carlyuks]

just like death

[@rosieweasley5865]

i agree.

[@jexit8732]

Pretty much

[@TheGabry1992]

Carla Bernal amén!

[@LanaErenLilo]

his voice is just amazing :)

[@taupeamilano4979]

Is perfect xD

[@eizlandaniel6398]

literally

[@biancaferreira5767]

I don't even know what to say about this voice, about this band, about this sound, about the violinists, about this performance. Bastille is the kind of band that is amazing not only in the songs, but live! And this is one of the things that makes them awesome. Words couldn't be enough to describe all the feelings this gave to me. WONDERFUL!

[@lulupollitt1797]

This is why I love Dan. he's like the only legit singee that doesn't autotune. He can actually sing. 20/10 would hear again

[@andrewfaraday8918]

Did you actually say he's the only singer who doesn't use autotune?

[@sherlockholmes5836]

lulu pollitt Brendon Urie from Panic! At The Disco also has an amazing voice. You should listen to some lives, like Saturday Night, one of his new songs. Anyway, of course my favourite band is Bastille. ;)

[@amberb6140]

the piano version of this is gospel

[@22mx82]

Brendon Urie

[@roboticsunshine]

No matter how many renditions you guys came out, I will always love this song! And this is exceptionally beautiful!

[@frankiec2434]

what is art? THIS is art.

[@italianangel924]

This is absolutely fantastic, I have chills running down my spine! They are amazing live!

[@victorianmist8531]

These versions are out of this world 😭❤️

[@pinkwashere]

I dont think I will ever get tired of this song. Bastille is so flexible with their musical arrangements that they can play the same song in several different ways. It's one of the reasons I really adore these guys as a group; they don't limit their songs to one sound. They let it change and evolve as a continuous work in progress.

[@1Derstrucked]

I love how every single live performance of this song (and all of them in general) have their thing that makes it different and interesting. It never sounds the same. Oh, and his voice... It gets me everytime men.

[@etiennedutoit6256]

Why cant we make music like this anymore? The amount of times i got goosebumps.

[@okordinaryish]

Dan's smile at the beginning when the orchestra starts is just so precious??

[@shelll8678]

Dan ,MARRY ME !!!!! could never get bored off that face or voice hehe.🙊.

[@Eeee-xl4xb]

Shell L lel

[@lucia7133]

Same here 😇

[@camden2051]

Whoever came up with this song is a genius...

[@MyKotto]

his voice is Absolutely amazing. It's extraordinary to see him strain in his face as he does the high pitch parts. His voice is stunning as is this song. ❤

[@AsianBagOfTricks]

This is what happens when you take a classical instrument and use it to make a song a thousand times better

[@pennysmith6395]

This is perfect. Voices, violins, drums, everything in perfectly matched. Just... WOW

[@ALNHSS]

Ja ouvi 20 vezes ... faz tempo que não ouço coisa tão boa ..... arrepia, emociona, faz chorar !!! perfeitos...

[@eleanoreventing]

bastille is honestly incredible. all of them are so skilled and dan's voice is amazing. all of their songs 'live at capitol studios' bring me to tears..

[@katiegoddard89]

what in the world. this is so incredible. the strings are beautiful.

[@marykate3323]

And this is why Bastille is my favourite band. Perfection!

[@louisalloyd9314]

Perfection to my ears😍

[@adamstink]

his smile at :12 makes me smile! He seems so excited and honored. Loves it!

[@adamstink]

His voice!!!! I can't!!! Every time I hear him sing live it gives me chills!! That's the voice to make you fall in love with a person! sheesh!!

[@McLaren1993]

This is definition of music perfection. Bastille, you are incredibly talented.

[@RoadsideDinerLover]

Dan's voice gives me chills...this song is a huge earworm... I sing it all the time!!!!

[@nos_alive]

Beautiful new version of Pompeii by *Bastille*. The band will be playing at Optimus Alive on July 12th.

[@Fyori]

The best music ever.

[@kaiseadamson]

The BEST version of Pompeii!

[@Joyride37]

The lyrics seem somewhat sad in subject matter, but there's something about this song that just energizes me and gets me excited. It reminds me of the big city I lived in and gives me this image of running around it and exploring new places and possibilities.

[@gabpulido5822]

Just when you think that Pompeii is already perfect enough, they top it even more. Wow. You guys.

[@veenzkii]

that smile in the end says it all. love this

[@Lifeunderhthesky]

I love how they continuously seem to make their songs sound even better...

[@catiballerina281]

The violinists!

[@red_ashcroft]

magical! I really like his voice.

[@cameronvlogsyay5352]

Dan is so amazingly talented

[@analeesahagun623]

Best Valentine's gift ever!!!! Hope you guys all have a great day!!!! :)

[@HACFMS]

Saw them yesterday, cried my eyes out haha but it was just so perfect! I yelled I love you when it was silent for a sec and he chuckled and sayd thank you :') x

[@jakemclean502]

Possibly the best version of Pompeii I've heard so far :D I swear they just keep getting better each time they perform.

[@chocoluver4]

That drumroll...sheer beauty

[@aarongibson9665]

The fall of Pompeii is an incredibly tragic event- somehow you have captured the beauty of it tragic history should be so lucky to be documented in such beauty

[@jositomlinson2045]

Every single time Dan moves his head because of a higher note... 😊 just for some reason makes me happy...

[@2Alexmae5]

They are amazing live, you don't get many singers like that anymore. Which shows how much I love Bastille :D

[@louisalloyd9314]

Truly beautiful

[@heidirizk3430]

I can watch this over and over and over and over and over and over ... and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again, and it will still have the same effect on me every single time.

[@mistersir3185]

I feel so glad and lucky to witness a band like this in my life.They're totally different from the other artists out there, no hate.. i can't spend a day without listening to their music, this has become an addiction for me lol.. but yeah..they're killing it :D

[@electricalstar]

Oh, he has such a beautiful voice :) This is awesome.

[@BrooksTheBoy]

These guys are so unique! Love it.

[@mtillbrook]

how have i only just found this???? I love it - those strings are amazing and I know how much Dan would have enjoyed it!!!

[@ericjt1234]

I woke up this morning and couldn t get it out of my head, and it came to me what it means. I know the author says it's about two corpses in Pompeii conversing about the disaster, but such writers don't always see the full meaning of what comes through in the work. To me it's about the crap - dark clouds - that can happen in life due to external causes or due to our own faults - "all of our vices" - and how if you close your eyes to it you might be able to pretend it isn't as bad as it is, just sit there and let the dust bury you. So it's both about putting up with bad conditions with denial instead of doing something about it, but also about waking from that denial and really making good come from it - being an optimist. "Oh where do we begin? The rubble or our sins?" Do we start with outward action, or changes within ourselves?

[@bibimarc2661]

That... Was deep

[@pozr4530]

+ericjt1234 Actually, I believe that he's singing the song as if he was in the city when the volcano exploded and he see's some people frozen as they were under the soot and rubble. "The rubble or our sins" refers to their belief in a higher being (a god). He's questioning if they should start cleaning up the rubble or start praying for forgiveness for their sins which caused god to punish them. IMHO I know it's hard to pinpoint exactly what he's trying to say but Googling Pompei and doing some reading/research about Pompei and that time helps.

[@SamFisherify]

+ericjt1234 Lol you're like the people in South Park that misunderstood "Scrotum McBoogerballs" I think that if the author says what meaning it has it is what meaning it has. He sung it with that meaning, so there's no "hidden" one behind it that he didn't "see" Well, apart from that, i respect your opinion, and if for you the song means that, let that be that.

[@ericjt1234]

+SamFisherify - Well Sam, as an artist and writer myself and one who aims to be very aware of meaning my experience says otherwise. Like I said, artists and consumers often discover meaning in works after they are created. We are instruments for the Muses and learn from our own process and works as they unfold through our hands.

[@SamFisherify]

ericjt1234 Well, you just shut my mouth. You seem to be far more experienced in the matter than I am, so i'll just agree with you, if that's what you say.

[@darbinatalie3887]

I feel like this version shows off their true vocals skills that may not always be appreciated in their normal versions of their songs. This version showcases their true talent in an amazing way.

[@OhOlivia13]

god DAMN!!!!!!! every song on bad blood needs a live version accompanied by a string section because you guys kill it every time!! i would die to have you guys go on tour with a live string section..... you know what song you should do next? laughter lines.... JUST SAYIN!

[@christinaatthedisco]

Laughter Lines is one of my favorites that really doesn't get enough air time. They didn't even get a chance to do it when they headlined :(

[@OhOlivia13]

christinaatthedisco i know!!! i saw them in boston and was praying they'd sneak it into their setlist but no :( i can only imagine how amazing it would sound live!

[@sunrise0192]

christinaatthedisco Yes, your're right! They never play it live and there's not even existing an acoustic version here on yt. I don't understand that because Laughter Lines is such a beautiful song...

[@midleton92]

Halfway through your comment I thought laughter lines but assumed that wasnt what youd say. Its so great to see the love for that song :)

[@larslg444]

Oh my god. Those violins make it even better! Can't discribe how but this makes me wanna scream of joy. Bastille is just perfect in all ways

[@olytomlinson4034]

the way Dan jumps at the high notes is soo cute

[@MisterAleksandr]

As much as I appreciate this song and Bastille in general for producing quality music, this dude's vocal technique is painful to watch where he flicks his head and body up to get a higher note. At any rate, I prefer the drums throughout the chorus of the original but also the violins of this version. Makes me sad I can't have both

[@N0xxNam3]

You know he does that to prevent that the notes are louder, because he sings them louder... It would not sound that good if he would not 'flick his head and body up', he would be too close to the mic. You can see that in other live versions, where he has the mic in his hand he moves it away from his mouth, but he can't move this one, so he does that head flicking.. Idk I really like the way he sings..

[@MisterAleksandr]

N0xxNam3 I can see that being an explanation, but at the same time he's throwing his voice away when he does that cause he ends up sliding up to the note which, in my opinion, sounds sloppy. I mean from the frequency he does it, it might even just be a habit he's picked up when actually getting into the song. It's not to discredit him at all cause he can sing a million times better than I could ever hope to, but it just displays a poor understanding of vocal technique to me. But hey ho, there you go.

[@Bbryton1225McK]

MisterAleksandr N0xxNam3 I agree with N0xxNam3, almost. If you listen to his voice change in the middle of the note, it goes from a very low octave to a higher one. When he needs to switch from such a low note to a high one it must require some extra force which is what I believe most people get confused with. Not meant to put down either one, just stating my own observations :]

[@hauntedletsplays306]

Buddy just because he flicks his head and body up doesnt mean hes doing that to reah a higher note...Even i do it if i need to sing a high note for some people its just natural, when you sing a high note you want to put your head up and body well at least some people do.

[@cascreed6386]

Well I can actually understand where you might see this as poor vocal technique, only it couldn't be more proper. In choral training, you learn to work with your falsetto as much as possible (for male singers at least.) At some points in the song, ex: "I was left, to my own devices...." he uses his falsetto. but at other points: "... does it ALMOST feel like YOU'VE been here before?" he adds force and sings louder. This is because your falsetto is meant to display a soft sound (unless you're a metal singer, then ROCK ON!) But when you see him moving away from the mic. it is to dampen the sound a bit, and is, in fact, a very proper technique.

[@JDBlover1510]

This is my alarm and I always end up lying in bed singing along groggily 😂 excited for these guys' new ALBUM NEXT YEAR HECK YEAH

[@Homeland_er]

Oh my gosh their entire band is so cute they’re a perfect quartet I love how Kyle, Chris, and will mimic Dan’s body language yet still express unique movements It makes me sad to know I’ll never be able to meet them; though I guess that’s the case with most celebrities

[@naanatheviolinist]

The orchestra killed it after that drum roll at 2:47. Damn. Had to repeat that part several times.

[@LostPrty]

I luv these guys and their beautiful ability to create art and joy.

[@audrey_chaan]

He sounds the same live and on the album.That takes real talent

[@duncansmoon]

The way he sings Nothing and You've Just kills me 😍

[@karolg500]

I FUCKING LOVE BASTILLE OMG

[@Ema-lf8cs]

I love how he always has to go up when he hits a high note... one love

[@kayleejameson6654]

I don't know him but I have a feeling he's the one I want to marry.

[@lucalavarini7682]

Kaylee Jameson excellent taste!

[@JDBlover1510]

+Duda Campos your what...? 😂

[@rommeleduardoumanzor5818]

Tiff Atkins maybe she meant "mine" hahahaha

[@tidepod6409]

Damn he is a great singer😍I can listen to this for hours😍

[@oscillatewildly666]

no hes miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnnnnnnneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee get your hands of my husband!!!!!!!

[@rubenveliz9395]

i don"t care what anyone says Dan has a wonderful voice and this song is awesome. Keep it up Dan. I am one of your biggest fans and I never post on this for anyone.

[@cherisseneverson4697]

I'm in love with Dan!

[@sasquatchhunter3640]

He has got one of the best voices in the world.

[@Leliil]

Amazing

[@sophvedder]

The music and his voice are simply AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL♥♥♥♥♥ can't take iiiitttttt

[@user-br5ow8uo2y]

HIS SMILE AT THE END I DIED

[@1995Nutka]

this is a perfect valentine's gift, thank you Bastille you didn't forget about me♥

[@daryldixon571]

2020, alguém?

[@joaopedroaraujobigles3365]

Sim, com certeza 👍👌

[@saw9945]

Up

[@nicandromartinezsotelo3300]

Love, props, hugs and tears from you sent from San Francisco from a loyal recently arrived mexican. You are rocking the music world !!!!

[@chowchow0726]

They really are shaping up to be the new Coldplay. Bravo boys!

[@catboy6586]

lol

[@HydroGamer915]

no bastille cant be coldplay because they don't make shit music (except for viva la vida. its alright)

[@okbrightside]

Adrenaline HG except viva la vida?!? What the hell happened to a rush of blood to the head and x and y? and parachutes? WTF?

[@MoskitoGirl]

Happy Valentines Day Bastille!❤️🥰

[@courtneybusick6448]

I think the violins were a really amazing touch

[@alexiswright5993]

this is ridiculous. can't handle. and THAT SMILE AT THE END

[@MeynLyn]

THE BEST VERSION EVER. and if anyone desagree, you can desagree in silence, please!

[@thecows14]

The way Dan sings the word 'Nothing' is EVERYTHING. 😪

[@1234addel]

They all have their little snare drums aw how cute

[@JodieCoooper]

They're floor toms :')

[@1234addel]

I'm so sorry omg I apologize they're floor toms I am so sorry I made a mistake pls don't sacrifice me

[@JodieCoooper]

Lmfao, just sayin' ;)

[@1234addel]

Thank you for correcting me actually haha now I know!!

[@dmcdarkknight]

Floortom not snare

[@kayleighzettler9352]

I love how their music can be the update, trending stuff but then also this "classical" vibe! Dan is my soul mate.

[@pthecowaj3781]

You guys are just fuckin amazing, no doubt about it.

[@jakeeastgate7532]

instagram.com/p/lS9UJ6l7J8/

[@isabellerobinson3562]

Brilliant ! I would love to see them live some time, hopefully they will come to France !! I love Bastille !!

[@122gogreen]

this is so lovely. I have loved these guys for a long time and I love all these new opportunities they get now that they've really made it big :) the hipster scum in me wants them all to myself but the rational human side of me loves that so many people get to enjoy what I have for so long!

[@rubynixonbilski5768]

I know what you mean about the 'hipster scum". Hahah i feel the same

[@122gogreen]

right? it's a difficult balance haha

[@TheMGSpy]

His voice!! Gives me goosebumps! Perfect!!!

[@twstyshaft2592]

Better then original imo...

[@jimmydiep7014]

the violins make it better for me

[@twstyshaft2592]

Jimmy Diep Same i definitely prefer the backing music

[@x.Queen.Keke.x]

Adam uhh Han c d