Damien Rice - "The Greatest Bastard" (Live)

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Damien Rice performs "The Greatest Bastard" live at The Village Studio in Los Angeles, CA. Recorded 10/10/14.

[@shaheenbeeharry9710]

Damien Rice strikes me as one of those tortured souls that you can only love and admire from afar because no matter how much you love them, you can never quite reach them.

[@gagegulickson7707]

When I was 20 I met the most beautiful girl in the world and we dated for a few years and got engaged but we broke up because early life left me a fucked up person. That was a few years ago we broke and I don’t feel any less bad about it. It festers if anything. I’ve always thought the same thing about Damien and I feel like I understand him. He has a thorn in his side. I feel like I’ll also never lose this thorn.

[@joshuahutt285]

@@gagegulickson7707 That's tough, man. Sorry to hear it.

[@ahmadm.el-hanafi1672]

Damien is one of God's gifts to humanity!

[@jesuschrist8831]

+Ahmad M. El-Hanafi yessssssssss!

[@jennifercordero3126]

absolutely! ♡♡♡♡☆☆☆☆

[@dr3bo9]

Ahmad M. El-Hanafi Ameen

[@allisonhenault6089]

THE one !

[@tariqabdelmgieed2848]

first time i found arabian listen to damien rice .. i was thinking i'm alone :D

[@universoandino]

"...but letting go is not the same as pushing someone else away.." - Damien Rice

[@pameejamie]

+universoandino :'(

[@johnoconnor981]

If i had Damien's words to describe how good this song is, i would have my own album

[@enolabejko3232]

Loved this sentence.

[@GerbenDijkstra77]

"But letting go is not the same, as pushing someone else away..." It's so comforting when a singer uses the words you could never find. Thank you Damien. For Hanna.

[@Jb-wt2jv]

His music saved my life many years ago.

[@sarahk.2863]

Same here! ❤

[@jimpollockmusic8291]

Me too...countless times! Mans music is an absolute gift!! Never gets old,his music lifts me so high!

[@DebmalyaSinha]

Some dreams are better when they end..

[@sandraforber3783]

I never heard a truer word 😢

[@secretstars]

Indeed.

[@sparko2012]

At night I dream without you And hope I don't wake up Cause waking up without you Is like drinking from an empty cup He writes some beautiful lyrics doesnt he.

[@johnk4792]

I dedicate this song to my ex wife. Who gave up on us . and chose Drink . my heart willl always be missing a piece. it took me 2 years to even Write this message. I’m finally letting go.

[@maguimaguitos]

His voice... scar of the silences

[@k.chupetlovska]

I just love how every time he sings, it feels as if he really is here and is thinking and feeling every word and note. I have yet to see a performance of his where he looks as if he's just doing a job or getting through the motions. He puts his heart in everything he does. And it shows

[@splinband]

so damn true!

[@munrhymeswithrunes]

"We leanrt that lovers love to sing and that losers love to cling, didn't we?"...

[@paulsampson9013]

I don't know how he doesn't tear up singing some of his songs. You can tell how emotional and heartfelt they are to him. Hell, sometimes I tear up just listening to some of his songs.

[@thesarah0007]

I am in a Damien Rice mood

[@dgoettel13]

Man... the only one who is qualified to hit the don't like button on this is Lisa Hannigan herself. It's clearly about them and it soulful and meaningful. Big like.

[@meghanroster3965]

I could be at my happiest but hear 40 seconds of this song and tears are rolling down my checks.

[@mpinaf]

I feel the same

[@davidmurphy9535]

well that's a good thing

[@sharduldeshpande059]

I'm scared of his songs. They bring back memories .. and not everyone every time is ready to face those .. 😣

[@KittyCat-xq9ez]

I've never failed to cry everytime I play this particular version. And Ure right. I was just fine before I began watching

[@KittyCat-xq9ez]

@@sharduldeshpande059 I understand

[@gracie30ish]

heartbreaking song..he makes pain sound beautiful..so raw

[@Festoniaful]

Got my glass of wine and rolled myself a cigarette.. now let's enjoy some Damien Rice

[@thirteenwolfies]

Festoniaful oooh i want to do that too!

[@suhanashaikh4730]

On just that note... Cheers darling

[@nogstar30]

15 people have no taste. This song is getting me through a hard break up. Thing is with Damien Rice when he sings you know he's singing from the heart and he's been there. People can relate to him because you know he's telling the truth. This song is quality

[@AmbientJoe]

it's great how he still is able to delivery the essence of the song with just his voice and one guitar, no strings or backing! Fantastic

[@maureenchevalier3751]

It feels like emotional cutting. So painful, so haunting. Yet you just can't stop listening. He is a beautiful talent. His music ripples through your soul. What a gift.

[@bluesea010]

Thank you for your existence

[@ozottin]

I’ve been listening to this song for years, and even though this recording is from a decade ago, it still gives me goosebumps. Damien Rice’s lyrics and music have always touched my soul deeply.

[@elizabethsaporito7566]

He is one of the greatest gifts ever put on this Earth... my soul is wondering, lost, trailing after him.

[@inFamousBeatbasher]

I have tears in my eyes every time I watch this. You can see how he sings with his heart, it's so sad but at the same time really really beautiful.

[@SirCreef]

I made you laugh, I made you cry I made you open up your eyes, didn't I? I helped you open out your wings, Your legs and many other things, didn't I? Am I the greatest bastard that you know? The only one who let you go The one you hurt so much you cannot bear Well we were good, when we were good When we were not misunderstood You helped me love, you helped me live You helped me learn how to forgive, didn't you? I wish that I could say the same But when you left, you left the blame, didn't you? Am I the greatest bastard that you met? The only one you can't forget Am I the one your truth's been waiting for? Or am I just dreaming once again? Some dreams are better when they end Some make it, mistake it Some force and some will fake it I never meant to let you down Some fret it, forget it Some ruin and some regret it I never meant to let you down We learn to wag and tuck our tails We learn to win and then to fail, didn't we? We learn that lovers love to sing And that losers love to cling, didn't we? Am I the greatest bastard that you know? When will we learn to let this go? We fought so much, we've broken all the charm But letting go is not the same as pushing someone else away So please don't let on You don't know me Please don't let on I'm not here Please don't let on You don't love me 'cause I know you do I know That some make it, mistake it Some force and some will fake it I never meant to let you down Some fret it, forget it Some ruin and some regret it I never meant to let you down I never meant to let you I never meant to let you down I never meant

[@maryambatool7127]

damien rice's live performances are something else...he sings with so much emotion, it's honest and haunting and heartbreaking.

[@clol159]

This song just makes me feel like I've broken in half. But then seeing his pain and reading other people's stories in the comments transforms it into something so beautiful... "Am I just dreaming once again? Some dreams are better when they end..."

[@SolitaryMan41]

Damien Rice is at the Top of my list. Theres no better way to capture the feelings he brings to the surface of a listener. A true artist. And Lisa Hannigan with him is wonderful.

[@imhoching]

"Or am I just dreaming once again? Some dreams are better when they end." I cried many many times on listening to this.

[@petermoss8562]

this is probably the best version of this song I've heard absolutely stunning

[@matthewvetter8644]

Could just watch this all day... Amazing.

[@mip.138]

Nothing is better than realizing that this was recorded on my previous relationship's 4th anniversary, and we both were actually present in this studio together watching this performance. :)

[@eali9419]

"Am I just dreaming once again Some dreams are better when they end.."

[@bluebird7716]

This is sadly beautiful...

[@rossdawson5575]

Possibly one off the most underrated, unpublicised singer songwriters ever.

[@_the_]

The smile at the end... As if he hadn't poured his soul out the second before

[@TessaTangent1]

This is often thought to be about a lover but I also see it for my kids when I was suffering the effects of bipolar and they couldn't possibly have understood. But I tried so hard to be a good mum in that time. My kids have stayed loyal to me, even though they saved my life, finding me unconscious in the shower one time when they came home from school. That's why I could never ever consider suicide again. Because of my wonderful children...

[@matildachia]

I can go from perfectly happy to greatly depressed just listening to this ....... :'(

[@the_walkin_dude]

I started playing guitar and singing at 12 years old and Damien has led me through it all. He inspired me to be a musician and so I went to open mics. I learned album by album and played them there. He's so great and it's my dream to be a musician as great and humble as him. Thanks Damien!

[@johndell9042]

Lisa this mans soul is crying out to you..What an awesome song.. I can't stop playing this album

[@veefitzgerald6966]

Lovers love to Sing.....Losers love to Cling.....SOOOOOO very good....I honestly haven't been this inspired in YEARS!

[@pablozwang]

I only want to live a life as honest, pure and intense a Damien Rice's song is.

[@darrenjohnston7817]

This guy shows us clear evidence of the ranges of emotions/sorrow that comes following a complex relationship. Thanks Lisa Hannigan for making DM a beautiful troubled soul.

[@spncrw]

It's been so long since his last album. I've almost forgotten how brilliant he is.

[@runline]

his voice and guitar playing create a warmth deep inside the middle of my chest

[@stryph42]

I always get a cold crumbling feeling, like a house long abandoned. Maybe we're just at different places in life...

[@shanedragonborn146]

Oh my god, the lyrics, the pain in his voice... it really makes you feel

[@aichacouly7452]

made me cry

[@TheJweez]

Been to a concert a few years ago and waiting for Damien to come on. The announcer said he'll need another 45min. I was like "c'mon you're a professional". After hearing his set it appeared to me that only such vulnerable souls can create music like that. Damien, I'll wait a day to hear you sing because it is worth it.

[@dirtyloveclub5091]

He just finds the words and the delivery... Incredible

[@ckoutoulas1]

when ever i listen this, ONLY ONE person comes in my mind... Always same thought.... I AM the GREATEST Bastard that came in your life

[@williamohara7660]

HE'S BACK.

[@aprendizfeliz6069]

Some dreams are better when they end...

Sad

[@pepe_reeze9320]

one of my all-time-favorites.. what a god!

[@ferjant]

Pure bliss! Thank you.

[@KittyCat-xq9ez]

Whenever I wanna feel what pain feels like, I come to this performance

[@sahilkhanal9043]

The voice of the greatest bastard alive. You can touch everyone’s heart around the Globe love from Nepal 🇳🇵

[@j.johnson7891]

No one evokes emotion quite like DR. One of if not the greatest artist of the past several decades

[@radioactivedolly]

right words in the right places.

[@pameejamie]

Still such a humble guy. I love you Damien Rice! ♥ Bless your heart.

[@AGLA7903]

SO BEAUTIFUL!

[@punya3561]

You made me cry without tears man !

[@carolinalarrosa2714]

So sweet!! Lovely!

[@meatman2113]

A truly magical piece of music!..

[@jeanettef7246]

Totally speechless & amazed.

[@joannietrotter2344]

Absolutely spectacular

[@rtoadietodd]

I thought I was writing songs that would touch the heart of many , this beautiful talent reminds me that you have to keep opening up your heart before you open up your mind . ❤❤

[@kautilya2813]

Damien Rice, you are all I need these days.

[@rodrigogomes7399]

I love this music. I don't stop to hear.

[@guitarfreak521]

Just breathtaking!

[@MLSoll]

Perfection, this man is perfection.

[@frankieeneaux5481]

Damien Rice is a new refreshing AWESOME voice in the music industry that we NEED brother. THANKYOU

[@rakkhanichachatanavin7037]

His voice and his guitar are amazing sad and deep soul ... Amazing

[@johncapitelli4324]

Love this song !!!

[@deannarodriguez1262]

Simply beautiful.

[@iamslevin4387]

This performance is impeccable

[@viktoriakormendi3633]

Beautiful. I hope I can hear him live one day.

[@christallahunt4159]

Wow just mind blowing! Literally feel his pain! Sooooo raw! AMAZING! There’s still No one like him!

[@steveb6956]

this song I can relate to so much right now !!

[@martinbaltser]

“The Greatest Bastard” made me pick up songwriting again after my first album. It is melodically simple and yet complex, and it is so soft and yet so haunting. Thanks

[@marksantos8804]

my greatest hero...Damien Rice

[@alicealfons9023]

Some Make it, Mistake it Some Force it and some will Fake it I never meant to let you down Some Fret it, Forget it Some Ruin and some Regret it I never meant to let you down. Damien's usage of words, purposeful consonants... sheer poetry.

[@merlinsdog4530]

I love playing this song!

[@seasandsummer]

Incredible songwriting and delivery of song. He has it all

[@juliansyn]

amazing!

[@jasonfarrall6974]

No instruments required!! The angelic voice is enough ❤️

[@abhiverma8750]

I often come here to cry

[@MrsDMB]

This song has Lisa Hannigan written all over it.

[@benfisher9942]

I dont get it...

[@bambis46]

Like I've said before, I WISH she would forgive him and return to sing by his side again!

[@paulinaimbert]

MrsDMB what happenned with her?

[@bambis46]

Paulina Imbert They had a tumultuous relationship - and right before a concert in Europe they had a MASSIVE blow up - she left immediately (never to return)! He first reacted - NOT well LOL - saying stuff like she wasn't needed etc. So for YEARS he's been MIA. Then he did an interview - with a Dublin based paper - where he said he loves her and loves her more because she refuses to talk to him still. He did try and talk her into being on this albumn but she said no. Even though he does thank her on it - which when I got my copy I almost started crying! From reports she is now dating another Irish love - Glen Hansard! Not sure if that is right or just gossip though! It just KILLS me that she won't forgive him. They are PERFECT together - singing anyway. I suppose with that amount of passion, there is no way to go back to just singing together and that's it! As most of their songs are about their relationship - so that would be uncomfortable for both of them! I know ALL of us fans would be THRILLED though!

[@JayPleezer304]

bambis46 some people dont forgive...i know. Im one of them. Worse feeling in the world is being able to never forgive how bad someone, who you once thought was the love your live, treated you.

[@noirelaic]

the greatest song i’ve ever heard

[@christineyoung2756]

So brilliant....he's amazing 🌟

[@mrgiantanthem]

This touches my soul..

[@carpetcrawlers66]

Il mio brano preferito! Regalaci presto altre emozioni Damien.

[@MissJuliet639]

Some make it, mistake it, some force and some will fake it...I never meant to let you down. Some fret it, forget it, some ruin and some regret it...I never meant to let you down...

[@adrianek12102008]

One of the greatest singers to walk this earth

[@VictorLisboaa]

Perfect performance

[@birdkako7290]

i feel my mind is melting

[@kefahmelhem]

the greatest bastard has the greatest voice ever..awesome stuff

[@luisluison5597]

what an artist... amazing

[@TheDunwells]

Perfect.

[@nancymesias2534]

todas todas tus canciones me llegan al alma,no dejan de emocionarme!! una manera única de transmitir.... te adoro!

[@misterbod1]

the words describe how we have all felt at some point; lovely song