James Bay - Hold Back The River

[@melodymoss2460]

I lost my dad 2 months ago. I'm in the end of my senior year of high school. I'm 17 and I never excepted to lose my dad. I thought Senior Year was the the last year to be a kid while you still are discovering who you want to become. I had a very close relationship with my dad, and I never expected him to die. He was diagnosed February 2018 with stage 4 esophageal cancer. It was hard seeing him for 10 months going from better to worse, not knowing how to help him. There would be times he would shows signs of recovery and then he showed signs of no recovery. I'm going through a lot of depression right now and I'm just missing my dad a lot. I came across this song on my Pandora and I completely related to the lyrics right away. The line "Trying to keep you close to me while life got in between" makes me think that I had no control over my dad's fate. It was God's plan for my dad and I know I will see him again. Maybe not in this life, but in the next.

[@amivan4636]

melody moss hey I’m sorry to hear that I can’t even imagine what I will when mine dies but I do know that it will get better and I know you’ve probably heard that a lot but still it’s true and I’m positive that you’re dad is really proud of you and would want you to spend your time as happily as you can because we don’t know how much we all have but we should spend it not missing the people we’ve lost but planning for the next time we see them so we have happy and good memories to share with them as they smile at all our stories so you should start planning the memories you’ll share instead of missing them and I hope it helps and I know that we’ll never truly get over them but at least we won’t have to tell them all we ever did was miss them because if we did they wouldn’t want us to spend it that way the would want us to be happy so I send my best wishes for the life of happy memories ahead and the stories you’ll share with your father the next time you meet

[@paellatrisha619]

Stay Strong you can and will get through this with God and your dad by your side! My dad has blood cancer with no cure and it’s scary not knowing how long he has left to live. Hope can be the greatest comfort in times like these when you’ve lost some one completely or to a debilitating illness. Stay strong I will be praying for you! Lots of warm hugs xx

[@antonischristopoulos7808]

Respect

[@MsSouthCarolina86]

I understand your pain.. I lost my dad my senior year also.. It is a hard thing to go through during that time.. He is watching over u and will always be there.. Just remember all he taught u and do your best.

[@complexteo-iwnl3321]

enjoy evey moment try not to thing about it greetings from greece

[@parikshitghimire3317]

lyrics Tried to keep you close to me But life got in between Tried to square not being there But think that I should have been Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Once upon a different life We rode our bikes into the sky But now we crawl against the tide Those distant days are flashing by Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Hold oho, oho Oho, oho Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other

[@emilyelliott408]

WOW :O

[@blocki44]

Thanks for the lyrics, man

[@irmasmith3387]

Wow

[@erinnewlands7544]

Thank U lyric person

[@yuryur4176]

thank you

[@kaito_194]

I'm a 58 year old man at the end of a life I struggle to come to terms with. I don't sleep much anymore because of the idea of leaving my children behind . I was wanting to listen to something new while I was having another sleepless night and I ran across what I now consider the most beautiful song I have ever had the privilege of hearing. I thank God for taking me to the only song that has ever touched me and gave me such a desperately needed sense of calm. Thank you for sharing your gift with me and the whole world. God bless you and please never stop.

[@lindabluma]

We are just strangers on the internet, but I truly hope God blesses you and gives you peace.

[@ribbidrecords8576]

I know it must be scary..but some of the beauty of or in life comes from the fact that it ends hence making the present what requires our focus 😃..your strength is also something as rare as this kind of touching music..Be blessed sir

[@kaito_194]

Your replies mean more to me than you can imagine, thank you so much.

[@Stephany_bgl]

JESUS LOVE YOU ❤

[@jadediaz5822]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@petercleeland6478]

My daughter fought leukaemia for two years. She was in a very dark place as I was. Her resilience was amazing. I listened to this song over and over again getting inspiration for the fight. Courtney is now 12 months in remission. James Bay's brilliance bought me hope and joy at a time where it was so hard to find. Thanks James.

[@johnc8779]

Is right lad

[@rockyreynolds4027]

Thank you for sharing that God bless you and your family

[@najmi2245]

Bless you and your daughter always

[@ruby7809]

God bless you, this mealts my heart.

[@sharonquinn1623]

Wonderful news that your daughter is doing well 💓

[@klmdw]

6 years since this masterpiece was dropped but still get the chills whenever i listen to this!

[@megcun8306]

:')

[@mirkorossi5397]

Ok

[@chiloncrawley5439]

Masterpiece indeed

[@reneethomas2653]

I remember this I would be dancing and running around and this song was playing when I was 5

[@ΔεσποιναΑντωνελλου]

As soon as he started to sing I got chills I swear

[@kellieschroeder1257]

Just watched him on Bribie Island Australia 🇦🇺 He was Amazing Power went out, he played on.. Even better without all background noise ❤

[@imogenwhite5859]

2020, still here, still a banger 🤩

[@shaun6779]

I cant agree with you more than 10 out off 10

[@explorewithnadiax]

Imogen White yup 💯

[@JiminPark-nn5hy]

6 year’s later still bomb

[@knaussenheimer]

hell yeah

[@grahamcopson3401]

Very good

[@GrandEmporer]

It's 8 years old but still as touching, ethereal & captivating as ever. A modern-day masterpiece.

[@kvsartist8245]

Takes me back to PES 2017.. Awesome tune ❤‍🔥

[@daniellerma3900]

Hold Back the River James Bay LYRICS Tried to keep you close to me But life got in between Tried to square not being there But think that I should have been Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Once upon a different life We rode our bikes into the sky But now we call against the tide Those distant days are flashing by Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Hold oho, oho Oho, oho Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other

[@MrSkndon]

Daniel Lerma genial!!!!

[@theawsome4582]

Daniel Lerma yes

[@Woody-se7uk]

Daniel Lerma thank you

[@criswu8476]

thanks

[@laurenw6225]

Thank you 😄

[@emanandchill]

I can't believe this came out in 2014. Seems like just yesterday.

[@buenosmista568]

yeah br it's a good clip

[@juniperjuniper7741]

Truuuu

[@emanandchill]

@@juniperjuniper7741 yeah. Time flies.

[@PileOfLeafes]

Oh man...I was on vacation with my dad when the song just came out. I remember being unable to stop listening to it while spending some awesome time in the mountains

[@emanandchill]

@@PileOfLeafes Nice. Cherish those memories and make new ones.

[@king199324]

This song brings me back to the good old days. Just beautiful.

[@playamignon840]

Jesus Christ is God and loves you read the Holy Bible :) He died for ur sins and rose again. Share the good news. The grace of the LORD be with you. Jesus Christ is LORD

[@aronleftkins]

ripoff of kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGKucmiDhtV_ncU

[@rhysmuir8702]

When u used to inject

[@eimearsweeney8086]

( not looking for sympathy ) my dad died 3 months ago and this was a song he always listened to, I never listened to it until now. But I’m glad I listened to it cause it is a beautiful song

[@ChatNoir2001]

Eimear Sweeney I am so sorry I lost my uncle a few months and this song reminds me of him!

[@leah7944]

I am so sorry ❤️🙏🏼

[@an.losana2911]

I'm sorry for your lost, me, I lost my grandma when I was like 9 y/o

[@bg.7108]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@nontokozomaps1894]

So sorry to hear about your dad..

[@Zephyrus_Wind]

My favorite part is 'Once upon a different life, we rode our bikes into the sky'. My older sister and I did, so whenever I hear those lines, it reminds me of being young and innocent and being able to have stupid fun. I miss that.

[@teiagaw7663]

Makes me think of radio flyer 😒

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

Yes at the back of the fish and chips shop in the alley in Blackpool. I was like 3 years old 🥺

[@aaronward1162]

ET

[@imok.sadness]

8 years later and this song is still not losing it's vibe. LOVE IT!

[@niranjanthangjam5465]

Same here 😁

[@zekecarranza3861]

Same😌

[@crisolmusicofficial]

yeees, so true

[@marcusnielsen4796]

Yooo this man Living in the future

[@myponylive8403]

It'll never loose it's vibe

[@darwinslusher1674]

As I go through a difficult break up , this song brings me comfort in knowing that i'll be okay ..

[@soupfork7893]

why yall broke up

[@helenefrankland8392]

Oui.

[@puny_God]

You got it bro 👍🏻

[@Englishcupcake]

I've had a difficult breakup in my life too. It feels terrible, I know, so I wish you to live through all pain successfully and become happy again

[@PeaceInChrist23]

It helped me after I broke up with someone. Good luck.

[@vivianaquintero2116]

Hold Back The River" Tried to keep you close to me, But life got in between Tried to square not being in there But think that I should've been Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Once upon a different life We rode our bikes into the sky But now we're caught against the tide Those distant days all flashing by Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Oh, oho, oho, oho, oho Oho, oho, oho, oho Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other

[@friedrichnietzsche4569]

thank you

[@Dall1can1]

+Vivana Quintero thank you! :D

[@andreea-cristinascutareanu2920]

Thank you :3

[@victorhenrique3728]

into the sky...

[@voreneharms1859]

Thank you :)

[@petercleeland6478]

Courtney's determination is unparalleled. James' music encapsulates hope. Next week we go for 12 months remission. Thank you so much for your comments of support. So much love in this world.

[@mpendakiswahili3053]

Whose jamming to this hit, in September 2020....hold back the river...

[@kelvinamurugan7090]

Me 🥺✨

[@dasza2952]

Październik 2020 😋

[@leislavalon3391]

November

[@imahardlad2850]

DECEMBER

[@porkypig6989]

Nah bro january 2021

[@MylesFerguson_]

I miss these days 😢music is the closest thing we have to a Time Machine

[@zayn1dshorts]

Yeh🥺

[@augustnmonteiro]

music and poems

[@xristinatzortzi8659]

@@zayn1dshorts😅😅

[@julianaariasuran6134]

I guess art in general is

[@Kwstas2336]

The media have transformed our world in to that bullshit. Toxicity, badness and everyone wants to eat your brains. The old songs make me forget the stupid prototypes, for instance cardi b do you know what the hedd she says to kids to do? You want it or not tate is the dad all of the guys need to be raised with hard work and pain. Pain makes good people

[@christinechin1909]

Out of nowhere, this tune popped into my head today. Initially couldn’t work out what tune I was singing. Then I realised and felt compelled to come here! Cannot believe it is 7 years already!

[@sharonphelps]

Same happened to me today!

[@christinechin1909]

@@sharonphelps 👍

[@mknasser7331]

This what happened to me today lol

[@christinechin1909]

@@mknasser7331 - 😄 👍

[@mafiapanda]

Lmao same, I hummed it to "Ok Google" and this came up with 21% probability, leeets go!

[@Pearl882]

James Bay is my new Ed Sheeran. Love love this guy. I bought his album "Chaos and the Calm" on iTunes.

[@shonashey]

Me too...... I am not loving Ed anymore since he became mainstream. Loved me Ed from his early KZbin days. But I can't hate on his success. I really am happy for him but sad that what I fell in love with is gone.

[@mizukitomoe5396]

i love James but i can never get over Ed ....😊Ed Sheeran till the end🙌🙌

[@dinocoppola8856]

+Hasta Luego thats really cool man

[@mayerhemmings6213]

James is better 😒

[@kamalros]

+Mayer Hemmings No one is better. Everyone fairly talented in their own way *wink*

[@karleebertelsen1575]

Such an underrated artist. He is amazing

[@LionViky]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4OvZH-td69jo9U the melody stolen, underrated artist is Mr. Šteidl

[@sweetboo1022]

Listening in November 2018. Why isn't this heavenly voice more popular?

[@subtopewdiepie2025]

I don't know :(

[@HearToday2023]

because people judge others for their looks

[@HearToday2023]

and people have different opinions than others

[@vivianefernandesvivi2133]

🇧🇷 here😍

[@luanroberto4245]

@@vivianefernandesvivi2133 brasileiro também, nós temos bom gosto

[@bethanedwards269]

when i was 8 years old, i went on holiday with me, mum, dad, aunt and my little cousin whos like my best friend, this used to be my favourite song, that everytime the 5 of us went in the car i would beg my dad to put this song on so i could sing my heart out with the car roof down and driving through beautiful places with beautiful sunsets, this was5 years ago now, but not one of us will forget that holiday, so i would say this song describes my child hood like nothing else has. thank you james :)

[@saarashelar6258]

My year 6 teacher played this at our leaver's assembly. Whenever I hear this I think of him and simpler times. Mr Thomas was the best and I hope wherever he is, he is well.

[@SonhoColetivo]

Me too.... S2

[@luisafrance1635]

Stop making feel old🤣🤣🤣

[@leabaker3167]

Absolutely beautiful memory

[@angelhope5436]

Love this! ❤️

[@slyoguttuh1100]

Just bumped into this song and I was like,"wait a minute!"7years already and still loving it 👏

[@vixy3460]

I've replayed this 4 times already

[@QueenSloan]

Yea... Still amazing 👏 😍

[@playamignon840]

Jesus Christ is God and loves you read the Holy Bible :) He died for ur sins and rose again. Share the good news. The grace of the LORD be with you. Jesus Christ is LORD

[@southsideman4891]

Lol. I just found this. Instantly see this is great.

[@beaucoup3302]

Even when I’m not listening this masterpiece, it’s never stopping sounds in my head. Loving it so so much.❤

[@Fer-sc5sb]

🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥🕊️

[@TheWestbrook]

his voice is just perfect and he himself is pure perfection

[@pulse4503]

He sounds American, are his parents from US by any chance?

[@claireobrien3861]

No he is English but sometimes accents will change when singing

[@IsabellaLinaresCallMeV]

the last 6 months has been the absolute worst but this song helps to ease my soul

[@CraigTheBear]

Sorry to say, this is the internet, noone cares.

[@JacmanPacman]

+NaXMontages Sorry to disappoint you but there are people who do. Hope you're doing well, Bella.

[@tj6767]

good job

[@CraigTheBear]

Jackie Giang White Knight, tryna get in with the epussy, good job lad.

[@grace7093]

+NaXMontages I care

[@beth1730]

This song brings back memories of simple times🥺😭

[@amitgeismar2857]

Yup. Can't really decide if it's a great or horrible feeling...

[@tooyoungtodieh]

Amit Geismar And that‘s exactly why this is the most amazing song I know, because I just don‘t know whether I wanna cry so hard but I often don’t know why or whether I am just happy with everything.

[@lelzff]

Yes..🥺

[@jmavibus]

Each word means something and makes sense to each and everyone of us in a different levels and a different way

[@halasalem9653]

It'll be 7 years soon, and I'm still here! Love this masterpiece

[@Lisanner3x]

Same

[@hollytrinity8012]

ONCE I WAS 7 YRS OLD!!

[@annhughes1503]

2022 anyone listening to this song brings back so many memories love ❤️ the song ❤️❤️❤️

[@-bhanu9562]

it's been 8

[@Ga1axyCooki3]

7

[@AditiNepal]

Love this song

[@ellejhunabalona2550]

Тhis mоviе is nоw аvаilаblе tо wаtch hееerе => twitter.com/ba302b4256445b81d/status/795843244617703425 Jаmееes Bау Hоld Bассk Тhе Riveеr

[@saruss85]

¡También me encanta! :D

[@mariafernandamaldonadoreye7389]

me too

[@fina308]

Achyut Nepal me ,too😀😀

[@Rainbow-xw9fh]

and me too

[@ajf1060]

There’s a handful of songs that I listened to several years ago as a man that was an addict, broken, sad, defeated, ashamed and exhausted from years or trying to portray someone who is “normal”. I love coming back to those same songs after years clean, In the best place I’ve ever been in (mentally, physically, emotionally, financially) and reflecting on where I was and where I’ve came. As much as I despise the person I was, the time I wasted and the people I hurt…I wouldn’t be me without those times of desperation.

[@JCRYSTAL2727]

Congratulations! Keep fighting the good fight

[@daguilar443]

Same. "I'm fucking crazy, but I am free."

[@SharonMcwilliams78]

My son is 12 now but when he was about 3 years old…when this song came on ? Air guitar and his dads hat. So cool even back then. He lost his dad in 2013 a year after he was born. He only got one birthday and one Christmas….but his dad ? His hero. This was one of his dad’s favourites. My wee hero along with his big sister. ❤

[@andymcnamara8693]

Heartbreaking 💔

[@SongseungHeon-o4v]

Hello, it's a great pleasure meeting you 👋

[@espen4330]

James Bay, George Ezra, Jake Bugg, Tom Odell, Lewis Watson, Laura Marling, Beans on Toast, Tom Rosenthal, Ben Howard, James Vincent McMorrow, Frank Turner, Luke Sital-Singh, Kodaline, Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Nina Nesbitt, Lauren Aqualina, Chloe Howl, The 1975, Passenger... etc. British Music is so big!

[@calinho7689]

Justin bieber's canadian

[@dorsable]

lars Kjetil Skeie Kodaline and James Vincent McMorrow are Irish not British.

[@espen4330]

dorsable Okay :) I'll remember that. Anyways, so many else from England! :P

[@catsploot]

Millietta Ireland isn't part of Great Britain (GB is England, Wales and Scotland)

[@catsploot]

Millietta Okay, Kodaline is from Ireland (not Northern Ireland) anyway which isn't part of the UK :)

[@purplehairedholly]

Very special song, actually the whole Chaos And The Calm album is very special to me. Takes me back to some of the best moments of my life and to the best people and person I've ever met, I miss those times so much. Forever grateful for this album even though sometimes it makes me feel kinda emotional when I listen to this and think back to then. An absolute incredible album and one of my all time favourite albums 😊

[@playamignon840]

Jesus Christ is God and loves you read the Holy Bible :) He died for ur sins and rose again. Share the good news. The grace of the LORD be with you. Jesus Christ is LORD

[@jovanellifps]

The best song on PES 2017💚

[@omargames-301]

​@jamessam4904 It was a life without hassles

[@omargames-301]

​@jamessam4904 It was a life without trouble💔

[@aronleftkins]

ripoff of kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGKucmiDhtV_ncU

[@sofiaali7936]

Timeless classic masterpiece...

[@lidiareyes7048]

Yes, it is indeed a masterpiece

[@shaunettereid4441]

This guy sing songs that really touches your soul

[@torrin6310]

Dude Hozier and James Bay should make a song.

[@lvkp6443]

YES, YES I AGREE ON SO MUCH LEVELS

[@AleVillalta0496]

+Anonymous YES YES YES YES YES YES PLS

[@ABrian]

Awesome

[@lucypreece7581]

+Anonymous this needs to happen. IT NEEDS TO HAPPEN DEFINITELY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@justwatching719]

+Anonymous EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@nacia1156]

2014- i'm here 2015- i'm here 2016- i' m here 2017 i'm here 2018- i'm here 2019- i'm here 2020- i'm here (covid 19 times) 2021- im still hereee (covid 19 times still :(

[@kellibarrett1042]

💖💕💖💕💖💕

[@azharbayusatriajatmiko1618]

Cool 👍👍

[@matthewwelch1689]

YEP bad life for everyone

[@emillianogarinmartinez8549]

Wow♥️

[@melanieanne5285]

I had a like on this video from 5 years ago..just shows you how incredible this song truly is

[@samm17]

This is the most beautiful song i have ever heard in my life. Absolutely in love. James Bay you killed it!!♥️

[@katemarr5096]

Holyyy crap he's amazing. I have a few of his songs but every time I hear a new (to me) song I'm completely blown away by his talent. Hands down one of the best & talented artists out there.

[@iMertin]

Check out Ben Howard You'll fall deep x

[@katemarr5096]

iMertin Oh I know, right!? There are so many talented people in this world :) I love Ben's song Only Love. I need to check out more songs of his too though... do you have anymore suggestions I might not know of ? :)

[@iMertin]

Well I could name every one. Every Kingdom album , I forgot where we were album. Both excellent and so different If I had to give you a few songs to try Depths over distance , under the same sun, gracious, move like you want & she treats me well(new ish) Let me know how you get on.. Martin

[@katemarr5096]

will do! might not be for awhile... im in and out of the hospital these days so i dont have much time!

[@awakenview4782]

iMertin thank you so much lol

[@Worldwideex]

I found this guy by accident and i'm so fucking glad I did.

[@andreasr621]

darudesendsterm

[@raginglemur9238]

Me 2

[@olenkaf2]

so did I!

[@kieronthompson9746]

Same

[@ryanlouca1409]

Fucking prik

[@hannahfields6160]

James Bay is so special to me especially with his singing voice! my favorite singer and favorite song!!! 😃

[@jozefka1019]

same here ;)

[@Candolad]

Shy Girl - and he's English too. The UK music scene is still going strong.

[@starboy0074]

Shy Girl why you are shy.

[@cfbarnard8759]

Same!!!☆

[@electrolx2864]

It's been 7y and its still a master piece! Who's still listening

[@koomby5159]

This is such a good song

[@meikeschafers3529]

*-*

[@aishnijoshi2057]

Yay

[@darkangelicandlightangelic4766]

Koomby I agree

[@petergergelymusic]

Such an amazing song, can't get enough of it.

[@johnthomas1114]

I know, he is such a talented person. He's so good when he plays it Acoustic as well. Are you planning on making a cover or something? I'm like you I just can't get enough of it!

[@karansena]

Peter Gergely finally decent music

[@godbedringluna6073]

Yes

[@eldinbostandzija5026]

Heißt

[@drewmcdougall5071]

I love it every time I am in the car I sing to it

[@ch4rlie444]

Dear Whoever reads this. I hope I make your day. telling you that you are Amazing, Beautiful/Handsome Person, You've probably all made someones life amazing by just being you, because your alive.... Your personalities are alive and you should never be bullied. Weight is nothing, height is nothing either. Because we were all born to grow a specific height. right now im only a few feet tall, I get judged but I get through my day because of you, you all help me get through a day. Because your all kind, all loving, all talented, your you and thats what makes you special you cannot change who you are, Smile while you still can :D I luv you all, all of you reading this! (Even if ur an alien) :3 xD

[@ch4rlie444]

Bridget McAuley Dear Camila if you read this you are very welcome.. Thanks for your kind words! :) I really appreciate it, and that is not cheap English.. Thats quite good, coming from a person from Brazil. That wasn't meant to be offensive by the way.

[@MartineAnneSherlock-qi4px]

Inspirational and beautiful ❤

[@ployhorthakool5679]

P

[@aishatokwe9617]

Thank you so much for this. ❤

[@aronleftkins]

ripoff of kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGKucmiDhtV_ncU

[@paulacasey7185]

Happy New Year James. I contemplated listen to you tonight because it usually makes me cry , time missed with my dad. But I’m not going to tonight because it’s New Year. I hope. Now I’m about to push play. . happy New Years dad ❤🎉🥂

[@sueparker33]

A valiant masterpiece. Memories, run deep in my veins, always support someone, who gone through , really tough times. I don't people realise, how made, some people have been trodden on! Such as life! Life moves on.

[@playamignon840]

Jesus Christ is God and loves you read the Holy Bible :) He died for ur sins and rose again. Share the good news. The grace of the LORD be with you. Jesus Christ is LORD

[@anaisrobert4265]

Tried to keep you close to me But life got in between Tried to square not being there But think that I should have been Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Once upon a different life We rode our bikes into the sky But now we call against the tide Those distant days are flashing by Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Hold oho, oho Oho, oho Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other

[@tayo7916]

Anais Robert y

[@fl3swayze759]

Thanks 😂

[@andreshernandezbuenano1120]

Thank you so much for lyrics :)

[@hannahmcewan5985]

Anais Robert Thanks x

[@maria-du9qg]

Anais Robert Thanks

[@FreshApplePie]

This is so wonderful I'm crying I can't hold back the river

[@valkyriecain4440]

Lol

[@AlexHarrisDigital]

Its stunning isn't it!

[@bigstevier]

ha gaaaaay

[@HayRayWayy]

Stevie Robertson how would you know

[@Kingbob022]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@philliphenson9893]

This Songs Will Never Die❣️ Love From World 🌍🇳🇵

[@elanowak6038]

This song hits so deeply.. Touching the soul.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

xxx

[@autumnlife3504]

Ela Nowak tfdf

[@Max-cx3ef]

He's captured my heart and soul. Can't stop listening. HELP

[@skyharrison8039]

Pure out and talent no fucking autotune shit this is legit!

[@alicia_v]

+LokiMasterRace YES IT IS LEGIT. ITS FUCKING AMAZING XD

[@skyharrison8039]

Alicia Varas True Dat!! ;)

[@alicia_v]

LokiMasterRace yeah ii freaking love him XD hes my role model. Like BRUH true talent here ahahaha at the moment i really lie him and Vance Joy and im seeing James Bay in febuary!!!! im so excited!

[@skyharrison8039]

Alicia Varas I love Vance Joy, riptide is my fav xD i have role-models but he's not one of em but he makes perfect music! :)

[@alicia_v]

YAS XD

[@potshot2]

This song will be immortal because the feelings are genuine and true. It's nothing but love and sadness and that is the core of a human being.

[@lukasrba1]

This song is a robbery

[@OkRoomer123-]

The fact that this comment section is alive after 6+ years is amazing

[@bellascheers517]

Lokey though

[@aidenshchori5852]

Pretty cool tbh

[@missjoke5993]

Factttssss

[@pepusmaximus7655]

Love it how you are commenting this everywhere

[@Vstar87]

As of May 21 listening I forgot about him then remembered his songs again !

[@bartinaj6991]

It's been like 6 or 7 years, and I still remember the lyrics, because i used to play it on repeat till i get enough. It's such a good song.

[@playamignon840]

Jesus Christ is God and loves you read the Holy Bible :) He died for ur sins and rose again. Share the good news. The grace of the LORD be with you. Jesus Christ is LORD

[@tommyandrisani1501]

You better remember this song is bomb

[@touchdalight]

i cant stop listening to this song, LOVE IT!

[@emadegeners1281]

I love you a lot.

[@kallayaoreilly2451]

Lol wtf

[@natures_memories8892]

Same

[@eloisegoldup6652]

Same

[@superdauxanh]

And we won't stop :D

[@thankstogfor]

We don't look for old songs. We search for memories. ❤

[@Arahsure]

Is the "we" you speak of in the room with you George?🤔😉

[@johnm1008]

God damn, just hearing that guitar gives me the feels.

[@marrr8667]

youtube is a time machine. When we we're younger we wanted to grow, but now that we grew, we wish, we would be childs again, with no concerns, life was good.

[@AlarrahwaterTribe]

happy (late) 10th birthday for this amazing song!

[@stukafish4256]

This song felt like it only came out yesterday. It is a song that has aged so well! I miss the good years of my life (2008 - 2014)

[@yoyosummers4270]

Anytime breathing is a good part bro

[@jimmycampbell78]

I don’t know what changed in 2014 but maybe figure out how you can make life good again. Your comment makes me feel sad

[@stukafish4256]

@@jimmycampbell78 my life isn't bad. Its just that 2008 to 2014 were the golden years of my life. Growing up sucks man. I remember my parents saying to me, enjoy the early years of your life because you grow up so fast.

[@samera7236]

This song always makes me sad, not because of the lyrics, but because It was me and my best friends favorite song, and I was listening to it hours before she passed away, which really fucked me up, and I just cry every time I listen to it

[@Rahoomm1]

so sad to hear it. I can feel you...

[@duvetz]

Samera A Stay Strong , I'm Sure She's Watching Over You ((:

[@morgxnwxde7676]

im so sorry. this is a really good song and I had a few songs that have been ruined for me. I know that feeling. 💗💗

[@Patata.yeeeeey]

sorry for your loss.

[@loba3779]

Samera A

[@pamelatenesaca6833]

i love his voice, it is so soothing ^_^

[@markheitgrass2756]

If you love this one should give a listen to "If You Ever Want To Fall In Love"!

[@johnnyitalia1]

you have to listen to dotan thats almost the same

[@draganabarac01]

+Pamela Tenesaca Yes. This is really a masterpiece. ❤

[@mikepower-c9t]

Me and my son's mother's song. Even to this day makes me cry for some reason

[@ginnellkyere6349]

I took me five years to realise that river is metaphor for tears

[@breannanhawker4724]

Ginnell Kyere I didn’t even know till I read your comment😭😭💀

[@ibrahimkun4875]

thank you, i was wondering

[@KC-xp8kj]

No no. It's a metaphor for time here. To stop time, or at least slow it down.

[@ginnellkyere6349]

cavin k that's just my interpretation

[@lauraholzmann4444]

@@KC-xp8kj i think the same..And the lonely water is death coming..

[@prajwalsharma1152]

Listening in 2022...still such an amazing masterpiece ❤

[@playamignon840]

Jesus Christ is God and loves you read the Holy Bible :) He died for ur sins and rose again. Share the good news. The grace of the LORD be with you. Jesus Christ is LORD

[@tnightwolf]

2023 just sad it is so short

[@joshuataylor3550]

@@tnightwolf everyone dies

[@darleenmacwilliams5886]

My grandson Gage loves his song it's one of his favorites and he did karaoke to it at Applebee's you did an awesome job I'm proud of him every time I listen to this song go back the river I have a song pull back the river and others songs it's in my music gallery every time I play the song but think of him I just said he did an awesome amazing job to my grandson thumbs up you rock

[@austinfarmer2264]

Why don’t they make music like this anymore :(

[@wonderyearsdouche475]

Tik tok

[@aminlimelight]

That's why Konami like it :)

[@turtleez7086]

they need to make a music that majority people like, so they will get promoted easily

[@frubee7082]

This music stopped When Addsion rae and Charli D'amelio came on the Stage

[@tentaplayz3691]

@@frubee7082 lmao they didnt make any music they just danced lol

[@nicmeier3521]

The past 2 months have been the roughest 2 months I've ever had... This song some how lifts my spirits

[@populierendreef]

ahhaaha and you are 19???

[@nicmeier3521]

+populierendreef umm.. I'm sorry but losing the ability to walk.. Yea that's rough

[@populierendreef]

Nic Meier wow man, i feel sorry f you..good luck!!! and take care.

[@nicmeier3521]

+populierendreef Thank you

[@abidabiixo6630]

glad it lifts your spirits :)

[@hejhej9164]

The space between us ❤️

[@TurboSound1983]

oh yes

[@monchouwu770]

Hej Hej beautiful

[@franciswinters4539]

I've been going through hard times recently this song helped me a lot big respect to you legend

[@bubbajones6486]

You aight friend!?!

[@Stunna_ECN]

Life’s hard bro I know but life’s what you make it no matter what’s going on gotta enjoy the bad times it makes the good times feel even better. Everything will be aight bro

[@playamignon840]

Jesus Christ is God and loves you read the Holy Bible :) He died for ur sins and rose again. Share the good news. The grace of the LORD be with you. Jesus Christ is LORD

[@taimamaqa6705]

October 2019 ♥️ this song

[@moremargaret64rebecca9]

😀💩💩💩💩💀☠☠☠☠☠☠💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@karyjczyk]

still.

[@Regopalmer]

Yasss

[@paolaistrice]

Tai Mamaqa : November too💚

[@fernandodeltoro344]

I'm 58 years old ... every time I hear this music ... I can't stop dancing .... And feel happy!!

[@datrilldc4673]

lol it makes me dance..

[@wenchekarlskov1423]

Fernando Deltoro I am 58 and this has been my favourite since the first time I heard it😀

[@JustElke]

Fernando Deltoro same apart from I'm not 58

[@hauru1639]

Fernando Deltoro im going to be 19 and it still being my favourite song x)

[@TOMMYHANGAMER]

Fernando Deltoro Pes2017 xD

[@alexwwe2009]

best song of PES 2017.

[@frumosu128]

alexF1-2005 True))

[@Fer-sc5sb]

Epic song for many years to come !! ☝️👊💪💥🔥

[@sahilali2540]

Literally haven’t heard this in years n I started banging it out today on my speakers what a tune Give it up for him ❤️❤️😇

[@homemadecrazyboy4072]

Less than 6 months away from 2022 and this song is still a beauty. Thanks for this masterpiece❤

[@mamamarianovits9029]

How does this kid so perfectly articulate every emotion I feel or every situation I've been in?? Seriously...such a talented writer whose vocals are both raw and and piercing, in a good way.😉 Bloody brilliant!!!

[@TylkoKurdeCo]

Mama Marianovits not such a kid anymore :)

[@mamamarianovits9029]

Zuzanna Stochel In my humble opinion, think it depends on perspective dear one. As a Mother and a Grandmother, many are kids in my eyes.lol😊

[@TylkoKurdeCo]

Mama Marianovits sure I agree. I also appreciate James a lot. He's an amazing artist.

[@mamamarianovits9029]

Zuzanna Stochel Very much so, I also appreciate his lack of need to place naked women, drugs and any manner of filth in the videos that accompany the brilliance of his singing and songwriting...a class act😊

[@Nozylatten]

mama talking facts!

[@luket1759]

Every man has a song they keep private for those moments when you need to just have a cry and you need help getting it out, this is one of mine.

[@tnightwolf]

+1

[@amayajade415]

Listened to this song about 30 times today and listened to all his songs on repeat as well. Literally my favorite solo artist

[@rebeccabutler582]

listened to it once

[@sarahabunene4412]

I am still listening to this in 2019 why do we not hear James's voice more often?😔

[@katierussell6485]

Sarah Abunene he’s amazing isn’t he😍. Get listing to Lewis Capaldi if you haven’t already he’s great!

[@audreyh777]

This song always calms me down when I feel bad.

[@playamignon840]

Jesus Christ is God and loves you read the Holy Bible :) He died for ur sins and rose again. Share the good news. The grace of the LORD be with you. Jesus Christ is LORD

[@claraalves3114]

Acordei com essa música na cabeça, vim ouvir. Como é bom relembrar esse sucesso! Muito feliz por isso. ♥️😃🙏🏾✨ Lindo ver os outros comentários das pessoas também. Estamos todos juntos.

[@adairela8601]

For anyone who is reading this: (This song made me think of this) Think what u have with u. What u love and who u want to be. Always know that there is someone who has it worse than u. Try to help. Be grateful for everything u have. Don't dwell on the bad things. If your struggling in life now there's a reason for it and u will be happy. And lastly remember this, THIS LIFE WAS GIVEN TO YOU BECAUSE SOMEONE KNEW YOU COULD LIVE THROUGH IT.

[@ruyaozturk19]

adair ela thank u :)

[@glofernandez2866]

✌

[@sirdogethethird1794]

No it wasn't, my life was given because mom wanted someone to pass the family name, that's all,and yea, life couls be worse, but it could be a lot better too, but, it is what it is

[@desireehaas2689]

@

[@breedonnelly0522]

adair ela +

[@nevaliyah]

The space between us made me find this beautiful song ^.^

[@TUHLONE]

dohjudge myweirdness same!! Such a good movie and song!!

[@kaycee7180]

Sameeee

[@sarahgauthier1763]

for some reason this song makes me cry

[@madimetjaoscar5376]

i guess m not alone thanks (+sarah notsara) for saying that out loud ....#livingitloudinSouthAfrica

[@robloxminecraftgamergirl1897]

same

[@ShristiKCherdiary]

It makes me cry as well, every time. Its very weird wen it suddenly plays in a bar. But well.

[@juliewalsh6308]

dab

[@madisonmoon5346]

Sarah Gauthier Me too.

[@FikriAlfathan]

Listening to this brings back memories from the time I was playng PES 2017 with my siblings.

[@lazomutiz6924]

Bro i get so emotional life was literally and figuratively easier then I feel like screaming

[@leondevos4732]

Love this song . A true masterpiece. Deserves a billion views and more

[@camilamontalvo9657]

His voice reminds me so much of the lead singer of Hillsong Live and Untied. So beautiful!

[@nicolasmontalvo7247]

Very similar my cookie

[@camilamontalvo9657]

Yes!!

[@abhilashaupadhyay9245]

Play "Hold Back The …" on YourRadioNow "Hold Back The River" Tried to keep you close to me, But life got in between Tried to square not being there But think that I should've been Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, So I can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Once upon a different life We rode our bikes into the sky But now we're caught against the tide Those distant days all flashing by Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, So I can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, So I can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Oh, oho, oho, oho, oho Oho, oho, oho, oho Lonely water, lonely water, Won't you let us wander? Let us hold each other? Lonely water, lonely water, Won't you let us wander? Let us hold each other? Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, So I can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, So I can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river Hold... [Alternative line:] Hold back the river [Acoustic version's line:] Hold back... Lonely water, lonely water, Won't you let us wander? Let us hold each other? Lonely water, lonely water, Won't you let us wander? Let us hold each other?

[@jamiengo2343]

abhilasha upadhyay bit late lel

[@deboramsilva6534]

abhilasha upadhyay tɦaռҡs👍👍👍

[@ashleyn9786]

thanks :P

[@emmawelch2211]

abhilasha upadhyay

[@declanstafford8839]

abhilasha upadhyay

[@sahwiyilareng6038]

Am from Africa but I hear country music is good and guess who made me believe it was James , legendary masterpiece ❤

[@nicolemccracken6021]

This song makes me want to adventure around the world & makes memories

[@ryanmontero6057]

me.myself&i same

[@chelseagrant2181]

why, wHy, WhY, WHY IS THIS THE FIRST TIME I’VE HEARD THIS SONG! Good grief it’s February 2021.

[@shaniac6510]

If u haven’t listened to this song growing up you’ve missed out my dude 😔✌️

[@i_dont_have_a_name6455]

well im not from any country where this was big so.. yeah i feel sad only hearing this now too

[@mariamabm4804]

I randomly thought of it and had to come back

[@Rkiveismymood]

@@i_dont_have_a_name6455 me too

[@toroblyat5158]

I remember hear the melody for long time ago but just found the title and full song recently :v

[@josephschembri5511]

It is rare to hear such a good song nowadays.Can't stop playing it.

[@SuperMite1]

because the tune is stolen, from 80s... kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4OvZH-td69jo9U