Badly Drawn Boy - Silent sigh

song from the movie "About a boy"

[@j.c7719]

One of the greatest songs and albums of all time. My teacher used to play this for us and I fell in love instantly, BDB will always hold a special place in my heart. Absolute masterpiece. Nothing short of genius.

[@tomharding]

I remember hearing this again a couple of months and crying - it toally caught me off guard. After months of pandemic nothingness, it really unlocked an outpouring of emotions.

[@MyTrotter]

It's an amazing tune

[@digithead01]

Did the same thing to me... first time I heard it...

[@squallox]

I can relate. I’m just crying right now. Of missing my old friend. Of simple times. I moved to another country and.. so many uears. Oh my.

[@booklover1086]

What crying? You sorry sad sacks!

[@michellehampson2226]

We all know a how that feels. X

[@user-friendly-b6q]

I saw last night About a Boy again, it never ceases to amaze me how riveting the movie is and how beautiful the songs by Badly Drawn Boy are. Why didn't they get Oscar nominations or simply an Oscar. Hollywood Academy members are blind and deaf apparently.

[@shamirjoel]

The piano intro of this song simply proves what a great musical talent BDB is

[@pinkette]

Almost 20 years on and this song still causes such a delicious ache in my soul

[@yolandad2.031]

Damnnnn it's been that long???? I'm old!

[@grahamandrews5311]

I actually felt that comment.....😥

[@tokicrocba]

crazy feeling this song gives

[@goygoyim6443]

21 years now.. time flys

[@sheagraziano8861]

Me too

[@HipHopAus]

This song feels really nostalgic for me for some reason... Listening to it brings back memories of the past, it's a melancholic feeling I guess. The whole melody and the way it builds up is amazing

[@eviebastarache7391]

Totally agree. Haven’t heard this in years and it gave me the chills today

[@lakefire9985]

What a great song i seen this film back in 2002 with my friend who died last year it means a hell of a lot to me now

[@m-bronte]

sorry

[@scoobs80]

✌👍

[@jamiewilson5679]

💛💚💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@markharris4539]

Know where you're coming from mate, my bro got me into this song and album, he's sadly gone now, brings back great memories. Take care

[@richardcrew417]

🙏 to all we have lost ❤

[@bisonkambaine5628]

I don't know why this song cuts deep every time I listen to it. Very poignant and always fills me with a real sense of comfort afterwards.

[@carlotta4308]

It has a feeling of yearning for something (freedom from pain?) which is why it cuts deep with me.

[@myblues528]

its piano and bassline for me, it just cuts / punches deep. brilliant really.

[@GRIMEWARE-l2k]

it is nice that people can watch something like this and feel sympathy for a lesser creature. It always brings a tear to my eyes when I watch it.

[@Paul1979RUFC]

one of them songs that you just dont want to end

[@jdaniellp1]

Oh my I've been looking for this beautiful song because i forget the name for over 15 years! Thanks to google and forums i was able to find it 🥲 now i can cry in the shower while i listen to this song

[@lisajones429]

I miss the 00’ 2000, when the movies was the best like , nothing Hill, or About a boy , I miss so much, I fall in loved with hugh grant ❤️

[@RNC200711]

Would be nice to replay life with a happy ending sometimes

[@sunbakedperhaps5910]

Just use this one correctly.

[@RNC200711]

@@sunbakedperhaps5910 Amen my friend, amen

[@tvboxandroid975]

What's stopping you

[@jamiewilson5679]

Chin up.

[@songsthatarecatchy]

I LOVE you.

[@bones1959]

OMG hope everyone can appreciate this marvellous song as much as me. Xx

[@jax3035]

Omg yes

[@Latexi_LMX]

dude, are are u high?

[@dandelion3332]

I do

[@raziel4949]

IT's beautiful

[@Rooti1]

One of the saddest music vids ever I almost forgot to breathe, watching this. If it doesn't touch you somewhere inside, you're a dead (wo)man walking.

[@framirez7144]

Try "Star songs of an old primate" from Alice Sheldon (aka James Tiptree), the story is called "Her Smoke Rose Up Forever"

[@jamiewilson5679]

How are you now Ruth?

[@The_Ferch7]

When I was 13 I loved the movie and the song, so I came to watch this video again and I saw the movie yesterday. Now I'm 30.

[@bennnnu380]

Literally my favorite movie ever

[@danielbolger007]

I absolutely love love this song. It's a me song i think. Repeat loop and grinning lopsidedly through an ocean of time.

[@goygoyim6443]

Repeat loop in 2022 and still dancing

[@mariatulchin2576]

So my Daniel Eric Cody wanted to be the greatest piano mover in the world and I so appreciate the music in this video. My Daniel was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thanksgiving 2015. He was the love of my life. He so appreciated music. R.I.P. Daniel I miss you.

[@olegtcverkaliuk]

maria tulchin 😢

[@ksioota]

condolence

[@bwoodhi1]

What a great lesson. If we all heal our bad memories and replace them with loving ones, our issues will fade away....

[@LiveTilliDie]

This video always makes me cry... I never cry watching music videos.

[@bluescribbler]

Yes 😳

[@ruicruz5725]

Came here to say the same thing. For whatever reason, this music/video makes me wanna cry.

[@ashirogimuto3726]

Come see what we all talk about People moving to the moon Stop baby don't go stop here Never stop living here Till it eats the heart from your soul Keeps down the sound of your Silent sigh Silent sigh, silent sigh silent sigh Keeps down all move me down Could we love each other Come see what we all talk about People moving to the moon Stop baby don't go stop here Never stop living here Till it eats the heart from your soul Keeps down the sound of your Silent sigh Silent sigh, silent sigh silent sigh Keeps down all move me down But don't love each other No don't love each other Never gonna be the same

[@bisonjones2594]

Brilliant song!! Just saw this film for the first time and this song just grabbed me.

[@darrenpugh3365]

Came across this classic tune after 15 years! Never grows old.

[@ipperz12]

Great film. Great song.

[@servicekacamata]

i watched this video in 2002 when i was 2nd grade of junior high school, i always waited for this vid playing on MTV alternative nation at 10 pm.. fell sad about story telling on this vid, now i watched again on 2020 and still, fell sad..

[@digithead01]

Same!

[@raelyndarayner6660]

Me too. Feels the same way.. xx

[@topherrobin]

this song/video still moves me 14 years later

[@RNC200711]

It always moves me too, the bit at the end wit the duck flying always brings a tear to my eye

[@jonathanswan1651]

there is just something about his songs that hits me and i can't do anything but sit and watch, i love everything about his man and songs.

[@epicandjohnny]

+Jonathan Swan i know right, strange and yet so familiar

[@jonathanswan1651]

I know right? he is just everything I love when I hear his music... not to techno it's good.

[@jonnyt5508]

yes. such a beautiful vibe floating throughout and never goes stale.

[@roborton9748]

Went to see BDB on Saturday night in concert in Birmingham, amazing gig when this was played the crowd went mental, great gig, well done Damon.

[@timefliesandaeroplanescras816]

Still moves me 2000 years later 😊

[@tidyarea]

OH MY GOD I FINALLY FOUND IT!! It brings back my childhood memory all over again..the duck and the android was all I can remember.. The best music and MV that I've ever saw in my childhood.. Huwaaaaaa..I was crying watching this again.. TT

[@raelyndarayner6660]

Me too. I cried one too many times at this song and the video

[@ruthdixon7807]

what a genius. So many amazing tracks in his back catalogue.

[@billiejo5484]

The emotions this song brings

[@cartoonheart]

about a boy brought me here, really glad :)

[@goo83]

me too

[@brandonduquemin5750]

Me too and absolute radio

[@naufalr.9521]

Same I love that movie

[@zoebowie1]

this may sound a bit wrong but i want this as my funeral song,it's lovely.

[@Boy.of.wonder]

I’ve recently somehow survived a significant attempt at taking my own life and this song really does capture the emotions that I have been enduring. The inability to sustain emotional connections, the fear of rejection and not being capable to release myself from my emotional suppression. Lyrical artwork

[@afauxican_american]

It's strange to think 2002 was 13 years ago. Fuck.

[@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor]

man I was just leaving high school. time flies :(

[@Bruce1983]

wish i was still 20

[@dtulip1]

15 now :(

[@afauxican_american]

Slowly reaching middle age...

[@dtulip1]

Rapidly hurtling towards...and then past ...in my case :D

[@jugdementday1]

Probably seen this video 200 times and still cry when the duck gets run over.

[@chazlenz1]

I loved about a boy. I love this song. I hate seeing animals get hurt :( Why must this video be so bloody sad :(

[@j.c7719]

It was to tie into the ‘dead duck’ theme from the film and the song itself is pretty sad so a sad music video goes hand in hand.

[@מטגורג]

It’s the duck standing helpless beside his dead mate 😭

[@badgerboyism]

There is something really special about this song.I feel it aswell as hear it. This is one of my gems I go back to. Thanks BDB.

[@hflevack]

Chick flick? Hardly! About A Boy is actually one of the greatest films of all time. It's inspiring, truly, it made me virtually rethink my life. But of course, I'm a huge Peter Hedges fan, and the Weitz brothers are total geniuses too. Same guys who did In Good Company, I'm pretty sure. Excellent films, the lot of 'em.

[@Hubbledriver]

I'm going to watch it on the back of your comment.

[@lukealadeen7836]

Woah you wrote this comment 17 years ago... how have things changed? Has the movie had a lasting impact 17 years later? ❤

[@donduck9082]

My favourite video of all time by far. And I'm 43 so I remember all the 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s. :)

[@oddjock]

Hey anyone else propelled forward into 2020?

[@seanmoran1792]

Yep. How do I get back?

[@diarmuidmcgrath3044]

Yes - Covid era - emotional song - reminiscing about good times but this experience will awaken our humanity I believe - we will win the war

[@LouisaMarieRayner]

me~

[@SunnyvaleTrailerParkSupervisor]

@@diarmuidmcgrath3044 stop dreaming and start realizing

[@brandonduquemin5750]

Great song just watched it on itv never heard this song full blare til today now I’m obsessed with it

[@mdp311]

one of my top three indie bands! this song is also used in one of my favorite movies "About a boy". that's when i first heard them. they rock.

[@drop51]

This is one of those songs that seep into your soul, and also proves you have one for unwittingly letting it become meshed into your very fabric. Just booked tickets to see him in April in Sale for an intimate Q and A session. I am very excited about this. Being in the presence of reluctant greatness will be an honour. But man, this song. This and Around the block. They both own me when I hear them.

[@aivokallo77]

One teardrop rolled on my cheek. Such a warmhearted yet sad video and absolutely gorgeous song. Videos like these can make atheists believe in afterlife.

[@TheBundleofkent]

Lovely song but as anti-theist, nah……there’s nothing else!

[@Klondyke95]

6 years later and I'm still listening to this song. Love it.

[@punkie25]

Whose watching this in 2018 '?' time flies ...

[@zacharycrowe5636]

Me

[@geomex]

great song for always

[@lesliechen2513]

love this song always

[@JohnJohn-rm9fq]

Me. Love this and many of his songs.

[@JohnJohn-rm9fq]

Me.

[@themisale]

god i love this song so much. its become a classic for me. i like how surreal and dreamy it is.

[@albertoribeiro2115]

Música nostálgica, muito bela em todos sentidos! O tempo voa, parece q foi ontem que escutei essa música pela primeira vez...

[@tonygames5051]

Então,conheci ela atraves de um filme,não me lembro o nome,mas deve ser "um garoto de sorte"ou algo assim,chorei quando assisti o filme e pela trilha sonora,filme trás grandes fases da depre..entre outros fatores de isolamento etc...

[@albertoribeiro2115]

@@tonygames5051 exatamente, o filme e um grande Garoto!! Legal o filme, escutei bastante essa música na rádio Brasil 2000 que tinha aqui em São Paulo.

[@rope89]

This song is like a time machine. In 2000 years this song will sound as good as year 1.

[@prettyreserve]

He always makes me smile and feel good inside

[@highspacefox]

i don't know, that bitch is crazy. you can try though. Where's you cousin at? need my car fixed.

[@imconfused6955]

Jackie V me too

[@richardhoffman4793]

This song is how I feel all the time, can't seem to shake it...

[@avfczoff]

Such a great tune

[@pawelpepe9053]

What a great composer and artist, I admire his content and sounds 💪🤗 superb

[@VESPVESP]

"are we having duck? how lovely!" lmao about a boy is an awesome film. and this is a great song love it

[@ritagreenwood9397]

Get up from the screen, turn the sound up and dance like no one's watching. You'd amaze yourself at what your body expresses to this absolute treasure of a song.

[@goygoyim6443]

Just found out.. its amazing.

[@ritagreenwood9397]

@@goygoyim6443 ❤️

[@peejoneill1]

I miss late 90s / early 2000s music

[@frankc32]

that's a really incredibly insightful comment. I am an insomniac, OCD freak, and I find myself having to devise ways to fall asleep. Singing this song is my best strategy so far. It wipes the slate clean, allows me to reconcile my bad decisions... Thank you for helping me find perspective.

[@eriksoderlund2162]

I remember when I saw the movie in class and i was like. I Fucking need to know what this song is called. And I must say that this is THE best song in the world

[@lucyjane4240]

Erik Soderlund yes you are so right my darling!!

[@franciscoconcha3262]

Right!!

[@fabianplaimer]

Erik Soderlund thats exactly Star happened to me today

[@algacoralina]

What is the name of the movie?

[@samlong2191]

Olga Alvarez about a boy

[@Dogjensen]

This was the first song at our wedding, beautiful ditty. Thanks for posting it on.

[@daniellavaqueroguardado8532]

Años 2020 :'3 sigue siendo mi canción favorita ❤️

[@seasagar139]

Si senior

[@gustavohernandezcadena1510]

Me acuerdo mucho de radioactivo

[@brevbd]

Yo siempre lloro al ver el video 🥲

[@thesmallthingsinlife7]

Have been searching for this song for years, then i watched about a boy again and boom, there it is 😁

[@mrleefosho]

i HAD to find this song after seeing "about a boy". love this song!

[@thekenzosh]

this is one of my favorite movies....brilliant. And the soundtrack-GREAT

[@mariatulchin2576]

This song reminds me of the love of my life. He was a piano mover ( a specialty) but appreciate the music. Unfortunately he was killed in a motorcycle accident on Thanksgiving of 2015. He always told me he wanted to be the greatest piano mover in the world. I believe he was. RIP Daniel Eric Cody. I will always love you.

[@thekenzosh]

RIP

[@algacoralina]

What's the name of the movie?

[@thekenzosh]

Olga Alvarez About a Boy. Please see it if you have the chance

[@thekenzosh]

maria tulchin that is heartbreaking. I’m sure he was the greatest piano mover 😢

[@bazzbarking9717]

Such such such quality in just 4:54 . . . just a bit more time than it takes to make a perfect cup of tea.

[@sadimanesadimane6746]

I'm literally having tea right now 😌

[@docsavage8640]

Great song. Still have this soundtrack. Lots of good stuff on it.

[@Daveordaz]

De verdad, no me canso de escuchar esta canción. Pone de buen humor a cualquiera que la escuche.

[@griseldajimenez8025]

ojala se pueda retrocer el tiempo..... esta cancion es sublime y siempre lloro...2024... sera que tiene mas amor un robort que el humano.......para pensar.

[@brauliosanchez4521]

amo esta cancion

[@jeffkempster1818]

Just watching about a boy brought good memories back brilliant album

[@silviaguzman4847]

aquí recordando viejos tiempos con los clásicos....este track es buenisimo!!!!

[@goygoyim6443]

Still love this song.. makes me feel so positive.

[@Journe-hi6dg]

Awesome song👍

[@MynameisMakky]

One of the best nostalgic tracks ❤

[@TUBEfan17]

What a great song! I find it so relaxing =)

[@goygoyim6443]

Makes me feel alive!!

[@modaltrainsuk3787]

One of my favs from childhood so glad my parents have good taste lol

[@anirudjampana3004]

Who's watching this in 4002?

[@alanagallacher9144]

We'll be dead

[@tomharding]

ⱧɆⱠⱠ ɎɆ₴

[@javierxyu6681]

who's watching this master peace in 2021, i wish they can heal us that way ...

[@goygoyim6443]

2022. Giving me good vibes

[@ellad8109]

me and my sister used to beg my dad to play this song for us years ago. damn…

[@toetaggerh4253]

the piano\xylophone and drums are so delightful here.

[@frankc32]

this song is deeper than the f'n Marianas Trench... and I love it! let go of your prejudices, please, and learn from experience. I am an old 43, and if there is one lesson I wish I would have learned long ago, it would be the one that teaches us to go for broke, damn the torpedoes and fuck whatever anyone else thinks! Life is NOT an audition!!! Cheers! FrankC32

[@jquin42000]

Great song and beautiful sentiment in the video.

[@mariocastro7763]

mi song favorite,me encanta..mexico

[@boredweegie553]

One of my fav songs ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joshuatree989]

que hermosa canción, suave, exquisita y amorosa...:)

[@jos0531]

I like the fact that this song floats and shuffles at the same time.

[@StanTheBland]

666th comment anyone here in 2019? Yes... yes there are stop this thread

[@wevertonteixeira2696]

Dude, i just can't watch this without falling apart in tears.

[@gasparucciox9706]

great underrated songwriter

[@ernestoosuna4594]

I know! although he was listed as "top musicians you should listen before you die" or something like that. So.. well that's something

[@gasparucciox9706]

absolutly! he's great

[@gasparucciox9706]

well..not at the same level ( of fame) of..i don't know , beck or ben harper, or antony & the j. or agnes obel etc

[@gasparucciox9706]

sure! but he deserved more popular success :)

[@nicolaosborne243]

Steve McQueen u r a spastic

[@phoenixicarus]

"Oh. Are you a professional Santa?"

[@teddyknoxville24]

"THERE MY SECOND FAVOURITE ANIMAL, APART FROM DOLPHINS OF COURSE THEY CAN KILL SHAKRS WITH THERE NOSES" AHAHAH

[@LaggardlySort]

SHAKE YA ASS

[@yeagertheyeager]

Here I am in 2020..knew he was brilliant 20 years ago..

[@jeffburnett2392]

2019!

[@goygoyim6443]

2022

[@ariefkurniawan1245]

Accidently heard the tone this morning (in low volume) not knowing whose playing.. memories flashing...

[@heimihenderson4543]

What a song, truly a metaphor to the importance of Brexit and Britain’s freedom from the jackbooted fascists in Brussels

[@legolasladd]

One of my favourite films of all time. With a brilliant soundtrack :)

[@あま-y4p]

2019from japan

[@goygoyim6443]

2022 from uk

[@fuckyourlove1]

love literning to this on the beach . played it over and over . thaught things was bad but then i heard this .. fab track