James Blunt | Goodbye My Lover | Live Performance at Oxford Union

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Having won two BRIT Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, two Ivor Novello Awards, as well as receiving five Grammy Award nominations, James Blunt is a singer-songwriter who has sold over 20 million albums worldwide. He rose to prominence in 2004 with the release of his debut album, Back to Bedlam, which became the best-selling album of the 2000s in the UK. He previously served as a reconnaissance officer in Kosovo under NATO, and actively supports Médecins Sans Frontières and Help For Heroes.
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Watch the rest of James Blunt's talk here: kzbin.info/aero/PLOAFgXcJkZ2xi6gtPC-ZX-PHCmieHE7Bi

[@albertrobinson4561]

i truly love this song and this is the most emotional and genuine performance i've heard to date.

[@felinecat8228]

How many years, forever it’s just has a little bit forever song. Honourable.

[@coralreefrs]

Feline Cat I agree

[@laucienesa5496]

James ti amo muito meu amor 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷❤❤❤❤

[@sir_pampam]

not interested xD

[@malmu2]

I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤

[@offsnap7883]

Listen one more time buddy, amazing song and performance!

[@unknownprodigy9899]

No edit. No Effects No Autotune Fresh from the album pure talent. Super underrated.

[@leannewatson9163]

Zie Zevlag an actual musician, that’s what should be the norm. Commercial crap auto tuned and dancing around like strippers isn’t music, it’s an advertisement forced by corporations who think that’s what people want to hear

[@Iseeangels1]

Pure, raw talent.

[@mick2nv]

Harriet Tubman not even an American and I know enough about her to know you are out of your mind

[@lickmeswingers]

@@bauhaus1961 dont listen to this simple song then? dick

[@sagarjungkunwar278]

@CrappyMcDick ok so lets hear you sing this simple song?

[@archieanderson4298]

It’s crazy, you can genuinely hear the pain and see the tears in his eyes, sings his heart out. We failed him, criminally underrated. What a man he is.

[@ianbealestache6041]

I agree, unbelievable talent.

[@89190jprice]

Beautiful musician

[@rodneyglassner9074]

True statement!

[@ruttolomeo1987]

When people say that live performances are never as good as the music video, don't say anything, just show them this video

[@sara_t74]

@@ruttolomeo1987 I prefer his live performances....

[@roonrider11]

This has got to be one of the best live performance of an artist ever

[@MrJtin69]

Agreed this or on howard stern bush singing glycerine so good

[@888young2]

You clearly haven't seen many performances

[@PhantomPlayin]

Never seen anyone sing with so much passion and emotion ever

[@carlosalves2881]

You should check out Damien Rice… even tough this is still a tremendous rendition by James Blunt

[@Davanita]

Blancey check out Glen Hansard, so so emotional and passionate

[@tusjinn9274]

also Keaton Henson

[@Stamp222]

Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra

[@danielbatallanos5336]

u never seen to Freddie Mercury

[@sTaRkZ091]

This is how every song should be sung. This is the reason music was invented.

[@seancroberts]

no modulation or computer intervention. Just sings like a boss

[@jarofpickles4057]

Music is incredibly broad and open to endless interpretations but this was definitely very nice.

[@JoaoSousa-vz5by]

And John Denver

[@apatheticnihilist860]

Glad you're here to tell people whats right and wrong

[@sTaRkZ091]

@@apatheticnihilist860 You're welcome

[@100Chicky]

ive never seen a man walk the line between letting out his emotions and totally breaking down so well. its clear he sings this song wit raw emotion, but he somehow manages to not fall of the edge. its a privillige to watch someone bare their soul and their pain, we can all resonate with how he feels here...

[@serogolemogole2685]

well put😌

[@shantaram1987]

word

[@StefanPeterHuber]

Yes great

[@user-kx7xo5fk3y]

It's like James is making sure that everyone in the audience is listening

[@drmedwuast]

It’s amazing how him turning his head 90 degrees looks so natural

[@ufo361aktuell5]

The comment i was looking for

[@bikevault2302]

@@drmedwuast he was a tank commander - head like an owl

[@tonykulikovsky]

They are listening with their hearts

[@jasonhendry8136]

It's crazy to think that James Blunt hates his voice and hates his music, he has said on numerous occasions he doesn't understand why people listen to his stuff, well James, that performance is why

[@BounceBackBelfast]

Never heard that before, but that is crazy, his voice is incredible and refreshing to say the least

[@kaydunn3906]

I love his music always best

[@Caesarot]

Almost all the singers don't like to hear themselves singing, i think it is because they get tired of hearing their voices all the time

[@ioanaolar2980]

I don't think he would be able to perform at this level if hates his voice.

[@neil9399]

He really can't stand his voice he won't listen to his own music back

[@jah_14]

It’s crazy that he sounds exactly like he does in the album

[@4990suhao]

thought the same

[@mraymer78]

thats because he has real talent not studio muffing.. his voice is true and pure

[@4990suhao]

@@mraymer78 totally agree with you

[@aidangriffiths5075]

even better I thought

[@michaeln5518]

It's not crazy at all this how music is supposed to be, what's crazy is that most musicians these days are auto tuned

[@kriho02]

The gentleman at 3:40 is what really gets me, it looks like he is completely lost in the song. Just imagining him thinking back at someone he once loved.

[@Emmet-id6xq]

😢 That would be horrible

[@23RvN]

Both, the older gent and the younger gent (time 3:40) are so in to this song that this really means to them... and to me.

[@blakemassengale6922]

He was probably thinking of his deceased wife. Love is eternal.

[@Max-ry9fk]

@Gamias Tou KZbin idiot

[@hobojoe5697]

@Gamias Tou KZbin aparently you, who cared enough to type a reply kiddo.

[@mohamedbelmejjad8377]

Just here listening for the 1000th time to this masterpiece and wondering if the people holding their phones up felt stupid when they discovered that the video was later shared on KZbin and that they should have enjoyed it instead

[@89190jprice]

Bro I thought the exact same thing haha. I think only musicians can really appreciate the power of live music enough to tell people to put their fucking phones away.

[@julehuber5164]

This is even sadder than the original studio version...

[@spacerocks6802]

I love it

[@zoemoskal9700]

The emotion in his voice and face... I feel like my heart is in my mouth as I watch/listen... 💔 such a simple song yet so meaningful and heartfelt. He really means every word. He and his music inspire me so much. I love the line “I am a dreamer, and when i wake, you can’t break my spirit, it’s my dreams you take”.

[@jerradmcdonald1235]

Beautiful.

[@sabih23]

His expressions make this more sad 😞

[@gus1138]

This performance matches the one he did on MTV's unplugged, where I thought he was on the very edge of losing it. I think he does a better job singing this song live, than he does in the studio.

[@SuperEmanuele100]

Everytime I hear this I'm always scared that he's gonna cry at some point

[@deniazurli6598]

because hi is an artist

[@thatguymcflizzy]

Way ahead of you buddy. I'm wiping snot off my nose by the time the bridge hits.

[@baflabies]

@Will-I-am ikr:)

[@jschuler53]

Jake Peralta yeah me too, I thought he was. That's ok.

[@plsencas7641]

Shame!! You should be crying every single time :)

[@KelevraDavid]

This man is literally dying at the piano. His performance is blowing everyone and everything out of the water. I could listen to this song for hours.

[@adithyavasudevan4036]

The most powerful men and women in the world are the ones who destroy your facades, make you cry, make you crumble, reduce you to the purity you were born with. For that moment, all pretences vanish and if you hold onto that moment you are born again.

[@evanwilliam9582]

You can see the tears in his eyes as he sings , he really cared for someone.

[@riowinaryo18_86]

@Feri Simalakama his neighbour

[@ipsggzcentraal4757]

be happy that he knew her.

[@gerardroarty4362]

@Marco Franzoi this video was from 4 years ago

[@evanwilliam9582]

@@rattlin9194 Faithful man

[@rattlin9194]

Oh no not at all, she's dead to me. Fell off a cliff and died on impact, but still, we can hear his feelings in this song 👍

[@L.Ghaleb.ER123]

This song is about a girl Blunt dated, but he wrote it years after the relationship ended. When he appeared on the UK show Songbook, Blunt explained: "I guess it's a realization that you'll never be with someone, but the frustration that they are still alive and out there in the world. It can be an incredibly painful idea - I sat with the song for quite a long time. But for me, it's probably my most personal song. Whereas 'You're Beautiful' is about a moment, one second in time of passing that person, the song 'Goodbye My Lover' is about a lifetime's worth of emotion, the fact that that relationship is over, and that life continues. And yeah, it's the most personal song on Back To Bedlam."

[@sherp2u1]

Beautiful...I can relate, absolutely....that being you could not live without is still out there, without you....:-(

[@maritaalisjahbana4551]

Thanks for sharing

[@ipsggzcentraal4757]

why frustrated that they are still alive and out there. be happy that they are!!

[@vonynahitra9073]

This is deep

[@dora2557]

his voice fighting against the tears at some moments really made me losing it « i’ll be the father of your CHILD » i felt that maybe too much 😭

[@robertodinovi9528]

I know, me too... I am living that right now and now I perfectly understand every single word...

[@MALEXI10]

Regardless of whether the genre is for you, it's truly one of the best written love songs ever, personally speaking.

[@douguette1]

yes, I would still put "Love of my life" above and I also love "Still loving you"

[@corinnelarimore6114]

I found this song when my daughter died. Her life companion sent it to me. It was his song for her. She was 41 and fought her heart disease until she was too tired to fight anymore. ❤

[@FalcaoXTZ]

People holding their phones the whole time are so fucking annoying, enjoy the performance

[@BoStErO1905]

Also recording vertical wtf haha

[@joshuamiller75]

Yeah fuck them, just live your life in the moment instead of through a 4 inch fucking screen...

[@bigdaddydave2418]

you say that as you watch the vid...

[@radiosification]

Yeah but the video was made properly by the event organisers, not by an idiot holding a phone vertically

[@diggycrawlies5237]

FalcaoXTZ I feel it

[@user-hq9gn8tu3y]

Me: Im the most depressed person. James Blunt: Hold My Beer

[@andreff204]

I'm sorry for your loss i too have been there and still going through it now as we speak i struggle with dreams because they eventually become lies

[@christopherodonnell7718]

456 456 he fucking nails it

[@alanhill4669]

@@garybergqvist4255 scientist. everglow

[@michaelnixon8478]

Here is your mate got the pills for the job we will be sound in the end

[@dannym6552]

i love you, may your life be blessed by the most high. Hold on if you can :) give joel osteen a listen in the meantime

[@vilmasemini3432]

Is he even real? Omg such a masterpiece, he puts emotions in every single note. A living legend!

[@StefanPeterHuber]

... and all this on a 50yrs old instrument

[@neilcusworth1764]

Welcome to the new world

[@DeadPool-qu9sf]

It's like watching someones heart break over and over every time he sings this

[@dannyverlaan957]

I always said to my wife: honey, when i'm dead, please play this song on my furneral. In 2008, i was very sick (hydrocaephelis) and in the hospital i was ready for my final operation. My wife was waiting in the reataurant of the hospital. The chance of surviving the operation was 20%......after a hour, she heard this song in the restaurant. Then she thought that it was a sign, he's dead. He didn't survive the operation. But i did......and every time i hear this song, i'm crying. Sometimes hard and sometimes only tears. But wow, it's so beautiful.

[@danielmuhlberger1550]

wow i am glad that you are alive.

[@dwyanewade6640]

So who didn’t survive the operation?

[@leachi8792]

Read it again but slowly.

[@NCIS84]

Glad you’re still here mate 👍🏻

[@johnrobinson4404]

I don't suffer from chills down the spine. your post gave me chills. God bless you and yours with a long and healthy life. hold her hand when she's asleep tonight.

[@annagorka7299]

I love the expression on his face this man. 😍

[@shadrackkipchirchir5041]

oh my God ,he is great

[@annagorka7299]

+shadrack kipchirchir Yes ☺.

[@sonang9495]

His eyes seem so emotional, and expression , too

[@jonbarzamtv6688]

i just think he's still hurt from that past relationship that inspired this beautiful song. it resonates real deep in so many people, and my life is like a word per word translation of how it is now and how i feel about my beak up 4 years ago, and i too have a child from that girl, she was my everything, and i let it go... and i too feel so hollow!, cheers you all!

[@yingni1780]

Jonathan Malraisont Kautt hope u all the best

[@michaelscarn7375]

Now, that's a song you buy. Not just taste.

[@certifiednaabi]

Bruh that catapulted me outta feels to bustin out laughin

[@viktoriia561]

I've cried, how is he THAT emotional, and still he's not shedding a tear but his voice has so much pain in there

[@joseluis5050]

It's 2021 guys. Who's still listening

[@tinawebb9124]

Jose Luis Yeah I’m with you in 2020. XxX

[@gosiaadamczyk2018]

Jose Luis me!

[@catedoge3206]

Bitch im here everyday

[@raindeer2580]

I'm here after watching/listening " to His song "Monsters" amazing emotionally dare I say it perfect singer... Fuck yes I dare

[@catedoge3206]

@@raindeer2580 monster will be in my heart forever. Personal.

[@ColeKTM]

This guy is truly broken inside...

[@ama5598]

Who isnt though?

[@izipz3446]

@@ama5598 oh c'mon not now not again

[@akbar657]

This made me laugh hard

[@exploreshare7925]

Real art mostly comes from deep pain

[@lodowymarsztan7931]

THIS GUY ?

[@estherwangari1426]

That old man seated there you can tell this song hits him different. I thought at some point James will cry, singing with lots of passion and emotions

[@petef15]

He can also tell you how much it sucks to have to crane your neck around to look at the performer.

[@LucasGuerra01]

The way he sings with all his heart and soul touches me.

[@kevinenriquecarranzasuarez1879]

I think he was hurt In the past because in all the videos I see the pain in his eyes and make me feel sad and with this song is worst for me... nice very nice song and voice is perfect 👌

[@gorgono1]

After so many years his voice is the same. One of the best songs ever and I agree with you and you can also hear the pain in his voice. Never saw someone singing with so much feeling!

[@ToastyMcToastingen]

i agree... but there was one for me who showed his pain much more. Maybe he showed it too much ... RIP Kurt Cobain

[@victormanuelarjona]

He was a soldier, He knows about the sadness !!!!

[@Marlene-dz8hs]

victor manuel solano mend

[@tinooze]

Kevin Enrique Carranza Suarez everyone was hurt in the past.

[@acousticrohit4411]

I'm sorry but I'm jealous of every single person watched him singing this masterpiece live

[@Hypnobreast]

Peaceful Stranger should have worked harder at school to get into Oxford university

[@davidlessmann2744]

Half of those people watched it through the screen of their phones, ignoring the beauty of the moment. Incredibly sad!

[@Hypnobreast]

@@davidlessmann2744 sign of the times sadly

[@jon-ue6rf]

now theres a comment, shame YT isnt like FB

[@Tswizzle266]

He is so good live! We loved the show :)

[@WinneyA7]

The passion is incredible. You can really hear the pain in his voice

[@user-qp4db6vo1n]

The passion in his facial expression’s when hes in the zone is quite impressive. He’s got pure talent no auto tune needed n a completely unique voice.

[@JaMzMedia]

Blown away by this performance, and his incredible song writing

[@mr.mojorisin9040]

he wrote "You're Beautiful", or am I wrong?

[@WoWOmegor]

Did some quick googling, it seems he usually as 2 other people writing with him.

[@Kattungi]

Holy shit, me too. I've never particularly liked this song as on the record, but I just came across this live performance and I don't know what happened to him, but pardon me swearing again, fuck, that was beautifully delivered. The emotions were so present from the very first second to the last.

[@JaMzMedia]

Asi Kla couldn't agree more such a amazing performance

[@mickrise]

I saw people take out their phones to film something that was already being recorded. Then I saw an older man with white hair and a grey suit (check vid) bow his head and listen to James. I don't think the people filming got it - but I think the old man in the grey suit did. He got it.

[@shayZ9]

Ok that legit can make someone cry. What you wrote.

[@emilee930]

Makes you wonder what he's been through.😭😭

[@gilbertvela6808]

Emilee Feaster absolutely 😭

[@mickrise]

@piggypigpig I think you username is apt pig.

[@ianlashley3845]

I always felt this older man had lost someone so special.

[@pavelooo2289]

Did I disappoint you or let you down? Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown? 'Cause I saw the end, before we'd begun Yes, I saw you were blind and I knew I had won So I took what's mine by eternal right Took your soul out into the night It may be over but it won't stop there I am here for you if you'd only care You touched my heart, you touched my soul Changed my life and all my goals And love is blind, and that I knew when My heart was blinded by you I've kissed your lips and held your head Shared your dreams and shared your bed I know you well, I know your smell I've been addicted to you Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me I am a dreamer and when I wake You can't break my spirit, it's my dreams you take And as you move on, remember me Remember us and all we used to be I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile I've watched you sleeping for a while I'd be the father of your child I'd spend a lifetime with you I know your fears and you know mine We've had our doubts but now we're fine And I love you, I swear that's true I cannot live without you Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me And I still hold your hand in mine In mine when I'm asleep And I will bear my soul in time When I'm kneeling at your feet Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me Goodbye my lover Goodbye my friend You have been the one You have been the one for me I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow

[@celine8965]

All those people filming the performance instead of just enjoying it completely and realizing how lucky they are to witness this scene of pure music.

[@WoockerSocket2]

You do realize you can hold the phone to the side at one position while watching right

[@matiuszhu8967]

oh man, he sang it as if his ex was one of the audience.

[@Natalie-bh7qb]

😂

[@IIIIIIIIIIIIIIPKIIIIIIIIIIIIII]

she was... the ghost he carries everywhere of her...

[@Herbalattraction3000]

@@IIIIIIIIIIIIIIPKIIIIIIIIIIIIII perfectly described my friend.

[@huyngo2521]

😅😅😅

[@refereelilly]

Matius

[@anujmishra9077]

He should have got a standing ovation for this brilliant performance....

[@callumpeel8279]

They were too busy uploading it to snapchat

[@connerdox]

Me and my mum used to dance and sing this song to each other when I was a kid, she took her life when I was 19, 6 months after my big brother passed at the age of 25. I miss you so much mum. Thank you for this powerful song James blunt. I’ll always respect you.

[@robbarry6994]

Used to listen to this with my mum too. She also took her life when I was 12. Thinking of you!

[@richardvagner2912]

He truly sang with his hearth . At the point when he gets emotional you'll realise that he really loved someone and that someone made really remarkable scar in his life.. I love this performance. True artist without a doubt.

[@APFOXbboy]

the pain on his eyes...

[@bloodygreat8748]

how can you even see them

[@luistacoz]

bloody great Look at 2:00 and forward. He seems pretty sad

[@baewuf]

When you got pt at 5am you will have the same eyes

[@3ternal681]

THANK YOU!!! It's choking me up.

[@thomas30dk]

Best remark I have ever read in my entire life

[@thebrandonkm]

Its amazing that he can still can still this song with such conviction after playing it probably thousands of times over the last 10+ years. Amazing artist

[@jakeismyfirstname]

BKMPictures I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@Gers0n2k]

He manages to put his whole heart when hi sings, even if the song is about a miserable situation and he's happily married now. He must have all the pain and love he used while composing in a special place in his heart where he can get it out whenever he needs to

[@arnoldarnoldr5114]

I agree

[@drmedwuast]

exactly!

[@benhomewood313]

Well put

[@ceazer5980]

This guy is one of the BEST “BEST” singers of your generation pure , raw , true, talent hands downs...!

[@Luis-wm5sh]

too bad he cant remember his own lyrics

[@KeepChooglin]

@@Luis-wm5sh OH, you're songwriter and performing also? You must been known by all of the world?? Good job! Loser.

[@joeconnolly89]

@@Luis-wm5sh seriously what's wrong with people like you

[@matthewm9240]

In 2005 the love of my life and I broke up. This song takes me back to 2005. While she moved on, I have never found love like I had with her. After our breakup was the first time I heard this song I held on this song until now and always bitter sweet to travel back in time to the 4 years I spent with my college sweet heart.

[@Hoannguyenify]

2005 give me my 10 year of my life back

[@joannesmith1175]

He's so good

[@diggycrawlies5237]

Joanne Smith that's what she said.

[@jamesfaragoza5782]

"I'd be the father of your child"...... just so raw and beautiful

[@MelancholyMegan]

the magic of this song is how he sings as if he was talking to her directly...

[@userchuser]

In 6 decades I’ve seen some performances, but I can’t recall seeing anything like that.

[@km206]

That's what I call a 6 decade mouth 👍

[@MusicVidsBJG]

Wow. What an amazing tribute

[@andreaschlapek780]

Watch John Lennons performance of his song 'Mother' from his 1972 concert in New York.. Breathtaking as well.

[@madhavprakash5313]

2:10 he almost bursts into tears, so much emotion in this, what a performance

[@Gemsou]

earing his breath shaking.. pfiou.. intense..

[@stinkypete2548]

you can tell that part hurts him. In all his live performances you can see this part killing him

[@4statesnewsandweather149]

This song. Man. Gets me in tears me every time.

[@cliftonpatterson5516]

Hey bill am 61 now hearin this an i can relate totally am there rite now thought my time for this was gone an i met a queen we jus live in totally difrnt worlds

[@AlvOlsen]

Some musicians sing straight from the heart, James is one of those musicians...!

[@napakamu9670]

agreed

[@OrchidPurple420]

Dont forget MJ as well , RIP MJ .

[@tinchocore6777]

he is also one of the few that sounds exactly the same like in his music videos

[@adognamedmiley6848]

he is a very good artist, not just a 'rock/pop star'

[@gitasreesaha4810]

Alv Olsen james blunt sing straight from the heart.

[@Nick-7432]

Why do people have to film it when they know it is being filmed professionally. Enjoy and embrace the moment.

[@albertrobinson4561]

agreed

[@AVRDXB]

Losers stuck in technology. x

[@abawerazut4336]

Probably as a proof that they were there when this took place.

[@Nick-7432]

@@abawerazut4336 But why would they have to prove it?? Who cares if no one believes that you witnessed it?? You know and that is surely all 4that matters? Stay safe 👊👊

[@abawerazut4336]

@@Nick-7432 People often do strange stuff which are meaningless in most cases! On the other hand people are impressed if you have an autograph from or a picture with celebrities. As long as there are people who believe that crap is important it will keep happening.

[@jph595]

I just needed a taste, but he gave me the whole dish.

[@iamdeath5297]

Just buy the full song

[@frederikjensen5723]

"I'm so hollow" gets me every single time

[@r.a.28]

His eyes were searching for someone... At least that's what he made me feel. One of my most favourite songs.

[@izipz3446]

he definitly is waiting for someone to enter the room.. ma hart ma soul

[@user-sj9kw8yb2t]

@@izipz3446 I think the same to you when I was listening the song "you're beautiful" some emotion looks like he was waiting for someone to enter the room.

[@christownson790]

his wife was in the audience

[@alexsaynor6717]

He's looking around because of the bloody weird angle he's singing at - basically sitting in the corner facing the wall.

[@fozziebumble8361]

No I think he was staring at somone' s tits and has a squint .

[@simonj5113]

James Blunt, man of few words but great talent. True British Gentleman in the best traditions of our country

[@bennypearson754]

bro so true english and brittish have very talented singers

[@Edderyan]

Feel every Word he sang...and he too. His eyes and Voice tells Stories .

[@oguzhandemirkiran3926]

it penetrates my cells. I cry every time I listen. It's a beyond perfect song.

[@kimo00061]

No autotune, no shit , REAL lyrics .. pure talent ..

[@AbuBakar-oi8nw]

P

[@glennthunderer1685]

When i was a kid i didn't like this song but now that i'm an adult i'm writing this comment with tears in my eyes because i know how bad a broken heart hurts. :'(

[@lyankhaute7217]

I laughed so hard when I first listen to this song some years back. Now it's a totally different story. I kinda feel guilty but seeing how a lot of people did the same, I'm relieve heavily

[@nicky5684]

Same

[@prabhakaran2964]

@@lyankhaute7217 oo O Lasol L

[@prabhakaran2964]

@@lyankhaute7217 l In an lll Lllllllllllll

[@lyankhaute7217]

@@prabhakaran2964 tf is this

[@gwindalberry]

I lost my best friend in a plane crash and this was his favourite song. It makes me remember him. Bless you James Blunt.

[@urano1988]

I spent a night at Heathrow looping on this song, contemplating the fall behind the rail at the departures of terminal 5 and thinking if I should just take the step. Eventually I didn't do it... there. But I survived and she came back. Few years have passed but this song has always the power of taking me back to that moment and it allows me to conserve those feelings. I do not care how bad they are, they are a part of me.

[@thatguymcflizzy]

This man is reaching so deep inside to a point of such honesty. I don't see this type of connection with a lot of musicians.

[@keeganjacobs5913]

best singer ive ever heard , voice is amazing.

[@lazaruskarl2629]

My favourite male singer of all time.. Cheers from Sarawak,Malaysia..

[@sherp2u1]

The Brits produce so much musical genius and talent, it is mind boggling and I don't understand why they have not really embraced James Blunt...? An Irish Bog man here....

[@kirsteenhally5854]

It's 2019 guys. Who's still listening

[@ianoneil9705]

Me

[@sevennain99olan]

This song always on my list. So I'm still listening

[@sarahfletcher4388]

Always

[@mizur77]

this song is so touching :(

[@MattMacedo85]

Chills all over haunting song

[@davesmith6794]

My wife drifted away from me, and I feel the keen sting of every word. I feel I will never be whole again.

[@porschiste911]

I feel You mate, it happened to me. One month ago She left. The sting of every word as You said, describes it perfectly. You can still feel the pain in his voice and see it on his face; it is a really emotional piece.

[@chucklaird4238]

Red Dae I don't feel that I will ever be whole again. The pain is unbearable.

[@jesuscervantes9616]

Totally agree with all of you, going through a similar situation and every word in this song is down right how I feel and it does hurt, plus the piano melody is just beautiful and sad at the same time. I had never heard this song until last night and man it had me in tears. As sad a song as this is it is on the top of my favorite songs now. By the way this performance is amazing as well, he truly is a great artist.

[@owenclarke1781]

The pure emotion is unmatched

[@clintalexander3184]

Probably one of the best songs written of all time. Brilliantly conceived, people can relate to it... And, he performs it amazingly and convincingly EVERY time. Massively underrated and brilliant artist in every sense of the word.

[@mfragrance]

Never seen so much emotion in a singing performance

[@kaanakgol]

try ben howard

[@matteofontana6545]

try jake paul

[@Garageidiot313]

Soo good. And even at Oxford, there are people, who are filming this on their phones. Why not just listen and enjoy the music?

[@shubhjeetful23]

exactly..well-educated morons but morons nevertheless...

[@eliasjohansson6727]

Garageidiot313 save it as memories?

[@Garageidiot313]

They did not see the big camera behind them? Or maybe they told them they are recording this. This video is not recorded on phone. ;)

[@nicolasaleksandra6722]

Garageidiot313 Hello beautiful

[@noelkevinsiason6631]

I wonder what it feels like to be old and alone. Listening to this song, regretting why you did not fight for the love of your life. Must be incomprehensible.

[@shelleyscott4332]

The ability to sing this straight to your soul. What a talented man. Amazing James Blunt!

[@JustVibing4now]

His eyes show soo much

[@kineticballs77]

Ever heard of a TV show called legion?

[@kevinian5528]

This video is getting used in my music lessons. 'To be able to use expression in performance'. Say what you like about the guy, but this is stunning for that reason.

[@GlassOfWater87]

the eyes reflect the soul

[@pnevmo600]

The most emotional performance I’ve ever seen

[@micro_my_blood]

Max Max Well that might be true, but clearly you haven't met Glen Hansard! He's the epitome of what's called an all out performance! #imho

[@mariannehager2018]

My husband died the 16th of march this year...this song was played at his funeral a week ago...😥😥 I miss him so much

[@PG4HINRG]

I have just lost my husband after 35 years. My heart is truly broken and I feel as if someone has ripped my arm off and I will never be the same! I know nothing about James Blunt but this song perfectly captured how I feel and is incredibly emotive and heart breaking. When he sings ‘you have been the one for me’ I just break down. Thank James for an amazing song and a wonderful vocal performance. This song for me is a bit like Sia’s Chandelier - if they had never recorded anything else then they are both total geniuses and great performers. I am so hollow baby!

[@leones87]

All my best wishes to you.

[@nightonthetiles6923]

I'm not ashamed to admit I cry when I listen to this.. Reminder of the wonderful women I was with for 25 yrs.. Unfortunately she decided to go another path.. Still I should be thankful for so many years with her.. Strangers now and that's more painful than splitting

[@tamhamill5274]

A feel your pain my friend ❤

[@nightonthetiles6923]

Tam Hamill thanks.. Appreciate the kind words.. I'm sure I'm not alone..many people are touched by such songs.. From experiences in this life.

[@bxnme46]

I feel you mate, we all go through hard times. This song touches me in the same was as it does for you. Wish you all the best buddy. Keep doing you...

[@tamhamill5274]

@@nightonthetiles6923I was with my now ex wife for 20 years she was 15 I was 16 when we met and had our daughter at 18 and 19 . She took a different path also bud and this song was my song for her will for ever miss the good times and will forever treasure the times with her the good and the bad

[@nightonthetiles6923]

BuRn_ TheClanzz thanks... Been 5 yrs lol and I'm still a soft arse where she's concerned.. Still stings. ; )

[@Sijs8]

From 2:10 till 2:22 it looks like he about to break and start crying... so beautiful and with so much passion sung... one of the most underrated artists in the world.

[@andresmoran3569]

Diplomat That's why I respect him so much, he always sing like it was his first time, with the same passion and devotion to the music.

[@grgrhjj]

I will always envy the ones sitting there in that hall witnessing one of the best live performances ever. That performance filled my heart and gave me goosebumps even while watching it on KZbin, I can't imagine the emotional aura it must have had in that hall...the audience really did take a part of James back home that day!

[@andreschmidt4224]

He is so emotional, always He performs this Song. Almost crying, that Song is his therapay and Nemesis at the same time. And that's what makes it so beautiful

[@yurypratikto4813]

awesome performance by underrated singer , trully brilliant

[@BobSFox]

The performance of this Song reaches all the way down to touch your very Soul.....If You've ever had this feeling then YOU have truly Loved.....I've Always been a Dreamer & I'm sure I'm just One of Many that understand this Song like many others don't.....( Imagine James Singing This @ the Funeral of a Best Friend ) and You might understand the song & his performance a lot more.......Bob Fox

[@williesunderland7993]

Bob Fox

[@gladysdelrosario2621]

There's so much emotion in his voice. I love this song...😢 I remember my mother who passed away this oct30.. I'm crying..

[@LaMalalaika]

What an outstanding performance! I’m simply left speechless. Such a beautiful song but seeing him singing it live and from the bottom of his heart is the best experience I’ve had watching a music video in a long time. Love it!

[@KH-df8fc]

When God made James, I think he took a few extra minutes .

[@ExploreWithEthan]

Kath H that’s a lovely thing to say hun x

[@KH-df8fc]

@@ExploreWithEthan thanks love 😊

[@haydenstannard9350]

*hours

[@hanorabrennan8846]

What a beautiful thing to say! TFS

[@KH-df8fc]

@@hanorabrennan8846 😊

[@12redboxx21]

Never seen performance like this before,very emotional

[@sagewas3491]

12 Redboxx the best Interpretation 🙏👍🏻

[@sennantighe6433]

I’ve seen many many many live performances, and I still always go back to this one. I think this is hands down the best rendition of a song I’ve ever seen. It also ties into my life I’ve lost my lover/ soulmate/ best friend. All through my own faults. And this song sends emotions through me like no song ever has. 90% of the words relate to me and my former partner. And this live version is the best one. If only I could turn back time and change the things that went wrong and made her fall out of love with me but that’s not possible. So I’ll live forever more knowing it could have been, should have been and possibly wouldn’t have been different but wasn’t because of me. The price you pay.

[@conradpaul6100]

Geez.... Pure talent... No effects... No auto tune... Just pure listening pleasure. I can appreciate a artist like this

[@kristiankyed6254]

The old man sitting there looks so broken :(

[@Marcio.Marques1980]

Maybe he loses vis wife

[@paulinahmoloro6575]

Yeah he is..m

[@diogeneslantern18]

He is looking at his phone. Are you blind?

[@bc9273]

@@diogeneslantern18 He has his hands clasped together. Are you blind? It's right fucking there at the beginning lmao. You can also look at 3:19 if you are too blind for the beginning of the video. It's obvious you're not too swift.

[@kristiankyed6254]

No he is looking at his hands, and right after he claps and there were no phone

[@PaulNoble]

the 1.9K who disliked this are going straight to hell

[@johns5969]

Crazy chickens 101 hahahahaha underrated comment

[@maskedman2122]

Exactly

[@surbhi007india]

They are already in hell that's why they can't understand the beauty of music

[@MrMjdc]

Crazy chickens 101 wrong, they can’t because hell doesn’t exist.

[@ginagriffin6928]

James blunt got a beautiful voice so clear & full of emotions,you can go in deep & feel his passion in his music

[@macontheweb007]

As an old has been Vet, all I want to do is leave a squaddie type comment, but my wiser older self just wants to say thanks James, what you gave to these young people is true feeling, something sometimes confused by service, but clear in your deliverance. Passion, love, and honesty.