"I'm a god amongst men": Becoming Lewis Capaldi

Head back to Lewis Capaldi’s hometown of Bathgate to visit the places that made him and find out whether his fame has gone to his head. This is Becoming Lewis Capaldi.
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[@edosborne5179]

This video could literally be a segment on The Office

[@mannyconza]

ed osborne I WAS THINKING THE SAME !!! Omg dude

[@sailormoonstone5172]

It’s so good🤣🤣🤣

[@alfwinnn4224]

The Office is a UK Original...

[@benicio1967]

ed osborne my favorite show!!

[@Katiesdumpingground]

ed osborne did you lie tho 😂😂

[@Strookers]

I love how they have serious and sad music in the background, while everything coming out of Lewis' mouth is just cracking everyone up.

[@cgstarnesnelson]

His music is sad.

[@gazoakes1]

....cos it was nothing vicious

[@niveditaranjith1181]

CAN YOU TELL ME WHICH SONG IT IS IM TRYING TO FIND IT

[@Strookers]

@@niveditaranjith1181 Give me a time stamp

[@niveditaranjith1181]

@@Strookers in like the beginning so like 0:02

[@millavandermerwe1437]

“got pretty hot and steamy here once , i watched all the lord of the rings back to back and did not open a window”

[@hezbb]

Milla van der Merwe the best!

[@ruangreyling2073]

Mal snaaks😂

[@moirarice7837]

Well

[@barbarina8727]

…It was disgusting haha

[@Thescarletbitxh]

what kills me is that the tags are still on his tracksuit

[@ianvictory8469]

Didnt think I'd find a comment about it after scrolling test awhile. I noticed as well. Lol

[@sheamarcelle]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnwhittington2998]

That’s how you know he’s Fresh

[@craigmcgregor9572]

Its a Scottish thing , it represents him as a thief basically, Its like i stole the tracksuit that's why the tags are still on.

[@RABIDJOCK]

@@craigmcgregor9572 nah ...it means his mum can take it back to the shop.

[@JeLu4Life]

If he wouldn't have been a musician, he would have been a comedian 😂😂😂😂

[@lacisum3096]

JennyLu 19 hundred fuckin percent

[@earthangel8730]

I'm dying 🤣🤣🤣

[@chaoticsquid]

@@tylersmith8917 You've obviously never watched frankie boyle

[@rochellee.pigman6495]

Or just a regular guy.

[@rochellee.pigman6495]

@@tylersmith8917 And? Are you insinuating that you are not able to understand? Expand your global exposure, please.

[@nothisispatrick3894]

"Lewis's mum's house, where he still lives". LMAO

[@catloverextreme]

😂😂

[@nothisispatrick3894]

@@Taylor-td5sp Because I found it funny.

[@marthaaa006]

Does he?

[@sksksk2940]

I'm ded 😂😂😂

[@newleif9739]

@@marthaaa006 most likely yes, takes ages for cheques and royalties to start pouring in enough for him to afford a good house.

[@makaylajunk2573]

Lewis: * messes with random kid on street * Random kid on street: * pushes him away * Lewis: That’s assault. That’s assault you understand.

[@vivares765]

lol

[@TeddyBakesher]

So you took what happened in the video I just watched and wrote it down?

[@kiffbeatz]

Erlend Dalheim and got a fuck ton of like, cba

[@Monica12HG]

Best of it was the kid laughing

[@DIFFIEH]

Ya*

[@joemengler1666]

Has the world come across a new breed of superstar? I think he is the future.

[@sadken50p]

He's just a typical scotsman. We are all like that. He just happens ro be famous now lol.

[@katieann4388]

Can vouch for that

[@CSI-yi7iz]

Literally he and 1D are so much alike. No wonder he’s best friends with Niall Horan.

[@booklover-hu9tw]

YES OMG I HAVE NEVER SEEN SOMEONE WITH A PERSONALITY LIKE LEWISAND I HAVE TO SAY I LOVE IT😍

[@sarahsophia9625]

@@sadken50p I gotta move to Scotland then, I find him hilarious as hell 😂😂

[@jasonbassett9105]

"How many we expecting? couple of thousand?" Gets to house* "ahh everybody must be at work"

[@eyrvan4851]

Jason Bassett hahahahhaha

[@stevestevexfo809]

The guys selfish and annoying

[@mrchrisjr7663]

@@stevestevexfo809 You couldn't sense the satire?

[@lasAlasdeNatsumi]

Steve Stevexfo He's anything but selfish, you don't know him go spew your hate elsewhere

[@yunookim4089]

Steve Stevexfo someone has a weak sense of humor

[@christianlesurfmusic]

"I love you, I love you Why did you leave me? Please don't leave me Seriously, please don't leave me I love you, please don't leave me Don't leave me I-I-I-I don't want to live with my parents anymore" leaked new song from Lewis Capaldi - 2019

[@Strookers]

That's a new bop right there

[@shooklizard9039]

Lool

[@notjasonlee]

this is some self-aware fuckin humor right here -- i can't stand his lyrics but this guy is hilarious

[@jelenaradojevic4]

1:38

[@larap7486]

i would just love it if he adds: eh wher u goin'?

[@gbcfc8697]

"people can smell someone who's being disingenuous from a mile off" *Puts sunglasses on as he enters building* 😂 amazing timing. Tremendous young man

[@cherixbiggs5819]

And he is right on because I can. Lewis is Rge real thing. That was a very touching comment . Soooo sweet.

[@mrh4195]

the fact its actually his bedroom and he still lives there makes the whole thing even more amazing

[@wristbreak]

No artist has ever had a personality like Lewis Capaldi

[@lynnedavies7130]

You are so right, they are usually stuck up their own arse, but he is a real mans man, i love him already

[@justgame5508]

There usually disengage. They just talk shit about “caring for all their fans” blah blah blah. There not real people, at least the version of them the public sees. Lewis is different though, he’s just some bloke you’d see down the pub on a Sunday afternoon putting his last tenner in the fruity machine

[@mn98lfc]

It's called being Scottish mate!

[@AreMullets4AustraliansOnly]

It’s called being Scottish

[@summerschannel3159]

Ok listen you obviously don’t know what he’s really like! He’s not actually like that and he’s an arrogant douche bag I’ve actually met him!

[@bananamcdonald4916]

Imagine being this talented and also have a great sense of humor. damn. Edit: holy shit so many likes. well glad we all agree!

[@john-wick101]

Aye mate as the old saying goes 'ye cant have both a talent and a sense of humour'. Fuck you talking about man

[@jakehouston4487]

Whats his talent? I just see his humour

[@ALBUMOF2008]

I mean u have to be funny when ur not conventionally attractive or so mainstream media believes

[@cameronluke6639]

It’s a Scottish thing mate !

[@bananamcdonald4916]

@@ALBUMOF2008 sadly yes

[@lucylumly2843]

That kid in 20 years, when Lewis is super universally famous, can say ‘I assaulted Lewis Calpaldi’

[@eliseelou]

life goals right there that sounds kinda wrong...

[@amandasananda251]

Lewis is already universally wide famous...... nation wide famous...... world wide famous...... shit this whole entire realm wide famous for that matter even.... He's the very best of the best ❤️ I'm sure that the little boy in the video was asked to be apart of the whole skit. But regardless either way, I loved it 💕 and love him 💯 His vertical videos remind me of me when I'm manic again 🤦‍♀️😭😤😁😅😍 or of like when I'm being forced to be Social and to be on my best behavior 🙆‍♀️😂♥️

[@BrizansMarketUpdates]

Lewis’ Mum’s House “Where Lewis Still Lives” 😂😂

[@hanan4312]

I died here😭😭😭😭😂💔

[@V-vinifera]

* stuffing pizza in his mouth* "I'm a god amongst men" 😂 How can you hate him? It's impossible

[@jakehouston4487]

Wouldn’t say impossible

[@summerschannel3159]

I hate him because he’s an arrogant douche bag so it’s not impossible

[@jakeyoutube4810]

Marvel Edits how is he arrogant? He literally slags himself off 90% of the time haha

[@summerschannel3159]

Jake KZbin he literally stole a kids ball then when the kid took it back he said that’s assault! How is he not?

[@jakeyoutube4810]

Marvel Edits mate he didn’t steal the ball😂in the uk it’s normal for an older person to give a ball a kick if it comes near them because it’s a laugh, and clearly you don’t understand British humour if you think he was serious about the assault, simple sarcasm, always someone who has to be different

[@fortunemutibura3231]

"l know sam smith, toured with him a couple of times no big deal" LMAO legend

[@kaylamurkot]

I love Lewis so much because you hear his songs and you're like, "Wow...That was so heartfelt and sad. Surely, this was written by a tortured soul. Someone who has been through some real hardship in his lifetime". And, like, it is. But also........this is him. This is the guy. lol

[@jadirmuhammad6851]

*in a David Attenborough voice* "Here we have, a wild Capladi, in its natural habitat"

[@KayleighMcGill]

"Thats assault ya understand" 😂😂😂

[@uddipta_mahanta]

😂

[@Amysbiblereads]

Killed me 😂

[@dannyfareez]

The tracksuit and sunglasses combo is perfect. Now all you need is a scooter

[@dattebayo7139]

and some frosty jacks XD

[@benkmoskomusic3679]

Oliver Tree😎

[@harritaylor9332]

AGREED

[@harritaylor9332]

HEELYS

[@carriecree1789]

I laugh every time I read this comment 😆

[@stephen7865]

“Know Sam Smith? Toured with him a couple a times.. no-big-deal” 😂😂 That whole scene is so David Brent

[@yankeesfan8559]

Lewis: "I had my first kiss in that pub. She said I had wet smelly lips, I was dying

[@hanan4312]

😭😭😭😂😂😂😂💔💔💔

[@dinajones2761]

That was gross actually lol

[@ilovejustin2006]

"You and yer daughter.. Get lost" "Do you think i care? BYE" I love him so much omg😂😂😂

[@manon8145]

Oh so he said 'daughter', I thought he was talking about a 'door' 🤣 The Scottish accent is a bit difficult to understand for me.

[@ilovejustin2006]

aw really? it can be very difficult to understand 😂😂@@manon8145

[@shorkelili]

@@manon8145 growing up in a Scottish environment it is my favourite and easiest accent to understand for me 😂 I live in Ireland and even I struggle to understand some of the slang people use

[@mmcn4880]

That was funny🤣🤣

[@anahitahosseini1280]

that was arogant as fudge

[@keeganbrady2183]

Lewis Capaldi, from pizza designer, to Lord of the rings enthusiast, to ten million dollar man, all while being Scotland's Beyonce, the hero we never knew we needed hahaha keep the entertainment coming you're awesome man

[@Harris665]

Scotland’s Beyoncé 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪🤪

[@kirsty7649]

And he was on the London underground

[@alexu176]

People from Ireland and Scotland don't take life as seriously and can laugh at themselves. I feel way more welcome and at home when I visit those countries than I do in North America.

[@JohnPaulChadwick]

Alex u as a Scottish guy from Glasgow, I can agree with you there. We never take life too serious. Better to laugh than cry 😁👍

[@scottyboy8813]

I would like to visit Scotland, I want to visit more family.

[@cianwhittaker5982]

Goway Scotland...COME ON IRELAND, but love me mates over in Scotland

[@number1son]

Don’t forget the English aswell

[@liarobertson9236]

Mr no use are too serious

[@joshisawesome9700]

Not even 30 seconds in: Lewis: “See that house there? I found dismembered limbs underneath the floor boards”😂😂❤️

[@rosieblythompson4255]

Haha I don't think he meant he found them, just that the police found them and I don't think that bit was actually a joke haha

[@MrsStrong95]

I can barely understand him but I love how down to earth he is 😂

[@whoamireally6422]

He speaks weird, not clear, i need subtitles😞

[@MrsStrong95]

@@whoamireally6422 But I'm not a native speaker so I cannot really judge.

[@MrsStrong95]

So does everybody in Scotland speak like that? Maybe it's a stupid question but I'm just curious coz I'm not a native speaker 😀

[@MrsStrong95]

@@whybother4156 That's actually interesting because I've heard and learned to understand many different accents but when Lewis started talking I thought it's not even English for a while.

[@rabbieburns2501]

@@MrsStrong95 Don't worry about it, you're probably not intelligent enough to understand people with different accents/ dialects. We're used to it. I can understand anyone speaking English no matter what country they are from or how thick/ strong their accent/ dialect may be .. but, i'm intelligent .. that's the difference.

[@Lauren_2534]

"I love you... don't leave me" should be a song!

[@eiveive]

there’s so many variations of it already

[@willsherwood935]

Lauren Sneddon would be a wank song

[@becx3163]

I agree. What a ballad!!!

[@gibbethoskins8621]

I don't want to live with my parents anymore 😂

[@Levi0000]

Don't leave meh*

[@jennyhambly2725]

“Lewis mum’s house, where Lewis still lives” iconic

[@beth6930]

“They found dismembered limbs under there floor boards” ....oh

[@literatureshorts9792]

10,000 subs without a video Scotland in a nutshell

[@heatherdehaven2594]

"that's the goal. I'd just like to not be dead" OMG HAHAH

[@laurenfisher7069]

love how hes just a fool and he knows it. lovely to see an artist not take shit seriously its refreshing

[@nehemiahjantomaso1979]

“I would just like to not be dead” 😂

[@jamierhea8433]

Dear Lewis Calamari, Please don't ever lose your sense of humor! You can be serious and funny at the same time.

[@CormacksGirl]

Oh Lordy, he still has the tags on that tracksuit!😂😂😂

[@xhiltonx]

🤣 he got given it for a shoot and he was in it taking the piss in newyork

[@CormacksGirl]

@@xhiltonx I saw that one I was absolutely creased!😂😂😂

[@barbarabalaam5241]

😂😂😂

[@floridagirl1269]

I didn’t even notice that!! 🤣🤣

[@yunghentai4646]

When he said “she said I had wet smelly lips” I felt that

[@kobusvandenheever279]

what an absolute legend... it feels like he is a normal guy , unchanged by fame I wish all artists kept it real like him

[@naomijacques5459]

When Lewis says "that's assault" to that little kid I'm dead. lol I can't

[@annafrancessmith]

4:29 Lewis - “You look lovely” Me - “Yes you do 👏👏👏👏” 😂😂😂

[@elizabethcortez6303]

I thought he said " you look ugly"💀 but after hearing it more times it is lovely lol

[@Nixie_536]

❤ 😻

[@gabbyhinojosa5525]

How can you not love him 💗💗😭

[@racaldana1922]

He isn't funny, he wants to be, but it''s just cringey as hell

[@parisd9296]

@@racaldana1922 that couldn't be so far from the truth.

[@tourbillon13]

@Lol Xd A BIG stick... 🙄

[@summerschannel3159]

Lol Xd no! He’s the one with a stick up his arse! Lewis capaldi has been known for jokes that aren’t even close to funny!

[@ResevoirGod]

@Lol Xd I'm Scottish and Lewis Calaldi's patter is shite. If you think trying on cheap sunglasses is hilarious then it's you that's the imbecile.

[@ChristinaMitchellwriter]

I love that everything in voice over is Lewis being sincere and everything he actually says aloud is just taking the piss. Brilliant.

[@sheamarcelle]

Omg he has the best personality. Hes just naturally funny like even his awkard smiles and thumbs up are everything😂😂😂

[@ConorCastle]

This man is a treasure. He must be kept safe. 😄

[@jimjohns9051]

Conor Castle we must proteccc

[@themightydash1714]

He'll be dead by 40 with that much cholesterol in his veins.

[@ConorCastle]

@@jimjohns9051 exactly!

[@ConorCastle]

@@themightydash1714 never! cholesterol has no powers here

[@mattbaldwin1278]

It's almost like watching a fictional documentary, like a Scottish Peter Kay - this guy is brilliant - and he can bloody sing.

[@zvprlq5]

Lewis: *puts on sunglasses* *looks in the mirror* “ya look lovely”

[@taylorbuck28]

The fact that the tags on the tracksuit were still on made me cry of laughter for some reason. I'm crying in a cool way!!

[@thessalonicaqhinzky3302]

Me: how many sunglasses does he have? Lewis: yes

[@victoriaevans4016]

This man has my whole cholesterol coated heart

[@popurm]

The Scots will always bring you back down to earth no matter successful or talented you are. Self deprecating humour really shows how a good man, Lewis is

[@NGCS-ej4lz]

Yup kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4uzmmp8g8p_jNU

[@jesswalker6375]

Can someone please give Lewis Capaldi his own TV show!

[@catloverextreme]

I needed this.....he's officially my favorite artist now.

[@Beachandpool]

Yep, same

[@tiamartello9259]

I'm in literal tears, he is a treasure to Scotland. So funny

[@lazyhomebody1356]

"Going back home" "Lewis' mums, where Lewis still lives."

[@linzearth]

A rising Star parodies himself so early in his career. Interesting and refreshing.

[@AlphaSKeight]

Lewis Capaldi, written by Ricky Gervais

[@sophiewong9588]

I was just thinking this, I was getting serious ricky gervais vibes. not sure what it is exactly but i'm loving it

[@jay2k536]

I think you might be onto something. All the songs Ricky wrote but never released under David Brent

[@desp0ina17]

Hahahahahahaha nice one !!

[@slavenpladou2319]

Play a record..

[@wharton2o]

This should be a mocumentary. One of those fake documentary comedies 😂

[@billymacwraps203]

But in Lewis's case it's real 😂

[@Danny-jr3om]

Thanks for clarifying that a mocumentary is a fake documentary.

[@Nichtschwimmer606]

Something like "This is Spinal Tap"

[@MrScrimbo1]

Errrm it is

[@enedenene]

Lewis I love you, but can you please put subtitles on this video.

[@katienewton7338]

Can you really not understand what he's saying? I'm not even Scottish and I understand every word coming out of his mouth. 😁

[@brigik.8231]

@@katienewton7338 Not everyone is a native English speaker

[@zu.naira____]

And not everyone can hear . Deaf people or hard of hearing people need subtitles too .

[@lancekirkaldy8130]

Nicolás Quién Más cats and dogs don’t understand this either. There should be some medium of communication for domestic pets.

[@craigchin]

I don’t think he uploaded this himself pal

[@KienDLuu]

I love how he doesn't take himself too seriously. That Scottish sense of humour really shines through. Hillarious!

[@mikedevaney3507]

"That's my goal really.....just not to be dead" 😂

[@katiemarie5725]

How is he so talented AND so fucking hilarious?! What magic wand graced him lmao

[@kevinbreese5739]

LOL, he's not only an amazing singer, but really genuine, down to earth and damn funny too. Love this kid.

[@IzzySiemaszko]

“that’s the goal, i just would like to not be dead.” same lewis, same :)

[@JanelleLopez7]

“That’s assault!” 😂😂 I freaking love Lewis.

[@drewstreet4178]

Life's going down hill and this bloke is making me feel much happier 😂

[@europa1387]

" That's assault. That's assault, you understand"

[@tamarM7_]

He is a goofy, chubby, sweet, precious cinnamon roll friend everyone needs to have.

[@donttalktome6583]

“That’s assault” “That’s assault do you understand” this man is so funny 🤣

[@JennyTroutstanding]

This is incredible. I could watch a whole series of these.

[@SanRemoMotelBar]

I mean... He's just basically being a Scottish David Brent... Except he's actually got talent

[@deanmendoza6310]

I like how genuinely humble Lewis is

[@olwethumiti6065]

😂😭😂😂😂Am I the only one who's genuinely in love with him🤣😭🤣wooow, the most hilarious man❤️

[@haydenchristensen1404]

Can we have a full length documentary please?😂😂

[@laceystephens8800]

I couldn't agree more with the title honestly. I've seen him live and he IS a KING

[@t.8658]

"Get loaast, you and your daughta" 😂😂 what a legend, truly a god amongst men.

[@gibbethoskins8621]

This dude is literally an equally talented comedian as he is a singer songwriter, holy shit I was losing it 😂

[@shellynboys]

We need an actual series where it follows Lewis around, that would be hilarious 😂

[@brigittesoucasse3043]

Check his insta it's same

[@joegould7487]

I can imagine a film being made about this guy's journey being directed by Taika Waititi in the way of 'what we do in the shadows'

[@dollyproductions1]

he makes you bawl ya eyes out with his voice and tunes then laugh your head off with his silliness...love him...thanks lewis xx

[@josieandari9778]

I could see him being on SNL and everyone cracking up

[@Rleatfitness]

This felt like I was watching a Ricky Gervais mockumentary 😂

[@aliceeex]

he looks like he has so much fun, it’s amazing

[@Lyshymaree]

Imagine being so fucking funny and then also so talented. Amazing!

[@pooperscooper9176]

You really are a lad to be proud of . Your family must be bursting with pride.

[@cryzeljanebobiles8278]

Must protect this adorable human being at all cost.

[@pydrop3909]

He's an absolute comedian 😂😂😂😂😂

[@boomstick28]

😂 Genuinely funny guy. Cracking sense of humour. Not particularly a fan of his music but credit where credit’s due!

[@dallasross4278]

He reminds me of that one friend everyone has got who's always down to earth but also funny 😂

[@allyouneeddentistry1144]

You are so beautiful, i hope that fame never changes you.

[@19JayBro96]

I didn't know I could love you even more than I already did 😭

[@ellalondon6893]

Me and my kids play Lewis capaldi song all the time and we sang together to stay happy... We love you Lewis lots of love from Nigeria

[@nathanjena8749]

What a cool guy, he's so genuine, which is so rare in the music industry.

[@thisispats1288]

Man, he's amazing. He's just amazing.

[@moon-sw8yd]

Love that acent. Love that man. Love his personality. Love his humor. Love him as a whole ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@JohnnyTurnerMusic]

I'm weirdly satisfied to see the "NewYork wallpaper" 😂😂

[@sophiecrowther8305]

"eh eh that's assault ye understand" aye I just love this man 😂❤️

[@fernandocubilla9375]

You cannot imagine where people love your music dude, hugs from Panamá bro stay awesome

[@heathermclaughlin7967]

Thanks for giving us a well needed burst of hilarity Lewis xx your unbelievably stunning voice breathtaking songs are just a bonus lol 😂😂😂 xx

[@kaeonnawalters4131]

Why is he so amazing? This man needs to remain the same...goofy and lovable

[@karapaton5000]

This is one of the greatest creations KZbin has ever seen