Editors - Papillon (acoustic version)

Editors performing "Papillon" in a rare acoustic version recorded on September 2009 at "studios de la Radio flamande 'Studio Brussel'" in Belgium.
The clip was released as a Christmas present on their web site for a limited time.

[@MrMarky2000]

I can't stop listening to this. When that piano kicks in... such a simple few notes but so spine tingling

[@aimsteroo]

Such a beautiful voice

[@chrysa85]

The acoustic version of this song takes another meaning when played like this, more depressing. And I love it!❤❤❤

[@HarryLimePresents]

👍

[@nikkili8944]

So true 💕

[@AdmirKB]

'If there really was a god here, he'd have a raised a hand by now'. Very true Tom. Can't wait for Magaluf 2022

[@bobbyportman7403]

It doesn't get any better than this.

[@albafer8245]

I didn't expect the piano part to hit me so hard...I started to cry...so many memories...such an amazing song

[@nikkili8944]

Love this version! Papillon is such a great song 🦋 Tom's voice is so beautiful and mesmerizing 💕

[@TyRennich4567]

Me too

[@jackiemartinez2513]

Agree, just breathtaking ❤

[@NancyMary-yu7st]

Je ne peux que être du même avis . Sa voix si belle et profondément soulaive toute la chanson...et acoustique JUSTE SUBLIMENT....🫠💖

[@helmutrosendal]

should be on spotify this version is much better

[@ak179iluv4e]

His voice literally gave me goosebumps

[@sylviamultiple5761]

Tom's voice absolutely makes this song

[@95MidnightStar]

This is one of Gods angels sent to Earth.....Absolutely amazing. This voice can melt all the ice of the world.

[@bobbyportman7403]

Most beautiful voice out there.

[@kylemorris1044]

Still listening 2019 what a voice!!!!

[@gerardoconnor1010]

Still listening 2023 🙌🔥

[@hsrky3]

Dat moment when the piano begins!

[@lord-dark-coffee]

Saw Editors many times and 4 years ago in an acoustic session with piano and cello. Just great. This version brings tears to my eyes. Tom's great voice lifts you up.

[@marvinobsioma9354]

one of my idol, the voice is deep even no instrument behind

[@jackieboy33]

So beautiful. The piano just makes it perfect.

[@gerbo17]

This shows their songs are brilliant....no matter how you perform them!

[@chejo6095]

definitely my favorite version of the song!

[@ccassandra9]

I love this version of this song.

[@deanhumphries7878]

Absolute Class.

[@Spideyellis]

This sounds so good acoustic.

[@ellaesnatalia]

Dat Voice! Epic

[@ADOC7]

A decade ago and still amazing!

[@cedriclindecker1990]

Magnifique version...

[@marvinobsioma9354]

deep voice, lyrics very good word for word hope this band have concert in singapore

[@jackiemartinez2513]

My b/f introduced me to Editors and I'm so impressed that he did that. My feelings towards my b/f are so much more heightened. I'm in awe of his musical tastes, albeit we have similar tastes - I'm an Indie girl. This song reminds me of my b/f and I have pangs of desire towards him when I listen....Thinking about it tho I really don't believe I could date someone with vastly differing tastes to mine. Indie (rock) music is integral to my identity. Ok, I'll stop waffling now! Love&light X

[@KellyWhispersASMR]

Amazing..

[@EviMariposas]

wonderful voice and song....

[@patrickreilly690]

Stunning!!

[@ermanobenvenuto161]

I loro pezzi in versione acustica sono ancora piu' belli

[@ChrisR_68]

Brilliant,i love Tom's distinctive voice :)

[@0Annelies]

You have such a beautiful voice...

[@matijaskriljak1058]

beautiful, feels real sense of words

[@tweakradje]

Oh man, I which I could have been there. What a performance. I hear "Darling, now don't put down your guns here" thought it was "...yet"

[@Keyakina]

+tweakradje It's live, so it can differ

[@oliox8685]

That song helped me so much through the loss of my best friend.

[@johnhume6509]

Great song. Kerani did an unbelievable cover of this song.

[@LaurensSizla]

Amazing!

[@darrencrowe9731]

Still sounds good and they're brilliant live

[@barrymiltenburg2870]

Still great !!!

[@foodyumyay3364]

Beautiful

[@kRxful]

Editors - MTV Unplugged.... I would buy the DVD and CD and everything

[@bavogoossens4235]

Tom I hope you can visite The Vesder Vallee in Belgium. We need you there, to make hope in the people hearts

[@TheMsfeadoy]

... und irgendwie eine Reise in eine andere Welt ... wo für kurze Zeit alles unendlich erscheint

[@s.k.9745]

Wow, was für ein Unterschied zur ursprünglichen Version, aber beide toll!

[@F16C1975]

prachtig geweldig kippenvel :-)

[@MrJamaicanIAN]

.. such a song leads you through the darkness ... !

[@ingesourbron530]

Heerlijk ... 1 van mijn favoriete ❤️

[@principessamelanzana]

he is extremely gifted

[@kennyvanlonderseele7001]

What a voice! Sounds better than the original

[@kippen64]

My brain is too blissed out to think of a comment.

[@janknjazovic]

thank you very much for post :)

[@kebirgreco4365]

Bravo..

[@victorruu4ee0]

Tradução Make our escape, you're my own papillon. The world turns too fast, feel love before it's gone. It kicks like a sleep twitch! My papillon, feel love when it's shone. It kicks like a sleep twitch! Darling, just don't put down your guns yet, If there really was a God here, He'd have raised a hand by now. Now darling, you'll both get old and die here, Well that's quite enough for me , We'll find our own way home somehow. No sense of doubt, of what you can achieve. Well I've found you out, I've seen the life you wish to lead. But, when it kicks like a sleep twitch! You will choke, choke on the air you try to breathe. It kicks like a sleep twitch! Darling, now just don't put down your guns yet, If there really was a God here, He'd have raised a hand by now. Darling, you'll both get old and die here, Well that's quite enough for me dear, We'll find our own home somehow. It kicks like a sleep twitch! It kicks like a sleep twitch! Darling, just don't put down your guns yet, If there really was a god here, He'd have raised a hand by now. Darling, well you are born, get old and die here, Well that's quite enough for me, dear, We'll find our own way home somehow.

[@alicepairoux5784]

Juste parfaite 👌❤️ Fais-nous sortir d'ici, tu es mon Papillon. Le monde tourne trop vite, ressens l'amour avant qu'il parte. C'est comme un instant de panique dans un rêve Mon papillon, ressens l'amour que je t'envoie. C'est comme un instant de panique dans un rêve Ma chérie, ne dépose pas encore les armes, s'il y avait vraiment un Dieu ici-bas, il y aurait déjà mis un terme. Ma chérie, ta vie a commencé et finira ici, et c'est bien assez pour moi, nous trouverons un moyen de rentrer chez nous. Je n'ai aucun doute sur ce que tu peux accomplir. J'ai lu en toi, j'ai vu la vie que tu voudrais quitter. Mais c'est comme un instant de panique dans un rêve Tu vas t'étrangler avec l'air que tu tentes de respirer. C'est comme un instant de panique dans un rêve Ma chérie, ne dépose pas encore les armes, s'il y avait vraiment un Dieu ici-bas, il y aurait déjà mis un terme. Ma chérie, ta vie a commencé et finira ici, et c'est bien assez pour moi, nous trouverons un moyen de rentrer chez nous, mais comment ?. C'est comme un instant de panique dans un rêve C'est comme un instant de panique dans un rêve Ma chérie, ne dépose pas encore les armes, s'il y avait vraiment un Dieu ici-bas, il y aurait déjà mis un terme. Ma chérie, ta vie a commencé et finira ici, et c'est bien assez pour moi, nous trouverons un moyen ensemble de rentrer chez nous. C'est comme un instant de panique dans un rêve

[@fromiceland]

c'est joli aussi en français :-)

[@ELESER19972003]

Stupendo !!

[@ToX1CPlayer]

dat voice :o

[@alainremmery9034]

j'adore

[@satansbraut2818]

Schöne, andere Version dieses Liedes, viel trauriger, aber umso besser! Gefällt mir sehr gut...

[@ZiaJulia79]

Ma come suona meravigliosamente bene il piano Russell?

[@HarryLimePresents]

Sorry, I do not have more song from this Belgian session. If Ill find ones, I'll try to upload them. Cheers.

[@HarryLimePresents]

@Maisel46 You are absolutely right. Thanks for the nice comment (I had to use "Google Translate" to understand it since I don't understand German very well).

[@walkos69]

Super.

[@jacquelineengels1822]

So Beautiful 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟❤️💋

[@1616philou]

Nice song

[@manuelaguccione3740]

Meeeega!

[@wennepenneke1692]

🦋

[@irasanchez88]

Beautiful song!

[@Manuel74]

que buena rola le hace reir a todo mi ser

[@MikaTamni]

Added this to my "Acoustic, live radio performances and covers - Indie-rock" playlist! Check it out!

[@sofh91]

Make our escape

[@dominiquemoens2142]

, 💖🎉💖

[@Maisel46]

gänsehaut......

[@padraigsisk4057]

Can't say Ian Curtis has not been a influence

[@jayw4636]

Phil jagielka on piano haha

[@daviddarcy782]

Best version toms got a silky tone

[@amlesh8638]

Where can i download that song?

[@polipadilla3790]

If there really was a god heré!!! Me quieeebroo

[@dougreed2257]

This guy actually sounds a bit like 60s legend Tim Buckley!

[@SveinssonErlendur]

@kRxful : Hi! there's an easy way to download the song if u want to...

[@nebojsamilicevic2912]

1:59 :))

[@soulsghosts4816]

The God exist, papillon is a evidence....

[@1spursfc]

fucking awesome band! excuse my french

[@TheBearHead.]

any ideas what tuning his guitar is in??

[@doubletro6]

Normal tuning

[@T0pMan15]

Chords, Em, G, B for verse

[@hughjaynus8691]

POV: you’re here from the Kurt Cobain video

[@deathgrind1]

I don't get it. *shrugs*

[@whatawonderfulworld1118]

Acoustic version is better👍

[@ulichris4384]

I managed to understand about half of your lyrics. If you wanna write and sing english songs, one advice: find a native english speaker, either british or american or australian or what have you....

[@oliox8685]

WOT?

[@luckyaccidentonebyone]

Beautiful