James - Laid (Version 3)

Music video by James performing Laid. (C) 1993 Mercury Records Limited

[@rusokeroyal1023]

Who’s here in 2024 😂

[@TheTOCM]

Im here forever! Im annoying AF, but I'm always here for James... LMAO

[@TheBudman1979]

Your mom

[@philmoncel2150]

Me

[@KevinElderFarts]

Me!

[@Rtboo13]

We're all ere

[@jaredj631]

This song is so timeless it could have been released in 1969 or last Tuesday.

[@efthimiakonstantinides4699]

Jared Jeanotte for real!

[@P1983sche]

Jared Jeanotte The range in this dude’s voice is pretty incredible.

[@johnfalcetta5431]

Agree

[@peneloperunkle7489]

not at all. there are things in it musically that don't appear in music from the 60s. I get what you mean but your example is not true.

[@LobotomyMeat]

Not really.....

[@oklahomasupercell]

One of the catchiest tunes ever. It’s perfectly recorded at just the right length of time. I don’t want it to end. I could listen to him sing another verse. I usually play it twice.

[@joshuaoldroyd7902]

how is it just the right length of time if you usually end up playing it twice?

[@rebeccahernandez4226]

Me too

[@deejayaviva]

Love this review. 🤙

[@milobell5525]

Oh ffs@@joshuaoldroyd7902

[@gammal586]

Yes. Difficult to listen to just once.

[@FNTraveller]

Here after hearing it in Bear S03's final episode at the end! What a song❤

[@winross62]

Me too!

[@alexrodriguez5370]

@@winross62 Right there with y'all!! Much love

[@stefanmarraccini8646]

The way he cranks out that beautiful falsetto is something else. Adore this song.

[@evillttlimp]

If you want to hear something amazing, listen to Skin Diving. It's not their best song by any means but holy SHIT can he sing

[@petshopboyspartnership]

Stefan Marraccini James is a great Band and Tim Booth can belt them out. Also FANTASTIC "live" not every band can pull the "live" stuff off... Seems less and less "these" days or maybe it's the media trying to sell stories... anyway the whole lip syncing contra-drama trips me out.

[@alphabanjaxedbanshee7034]

Sounds like Paul Hewson

[@TomEbbsjamasteroids]

Sounds a bit like a young Bono

[@TomEbbsjamasteroids]

@@alphabanjaxedbanshee7034 exactly what I was thinking...sounds exactly like Bono

[@themaggattack]

I was in high school when this song came out. The whole album is phenomenal. I will never forget the look of shock on my art teacher's face when he overheard me enthusiastically telling a friend that "I finally got Laid by James". 😂

[@maxshafran4799]

themaggattack that sounds like a great story

[@alcaissie1092]

Scientist willie

[@robertofraser2168]

themaggattack haha funny story thanks for that 😊😊

[@commander2107]

I don't know why but the past feels so much better than now

[@mikethompson5549]

Commander Time covers the past with a different lens...

[@JC-se8mi]

Two and a half minutes of feel-good bliss and memories of a simpler time in life.

[@deebee9917]

totally agree....90’s best decade eva

[@leafdesi5967]

Everytime I think of James I think of a simpler time

[@countloco5362]

Definitely the 90s was the last great decade !

[@Scp716creativecommons]

A simpler time than life

[@Labradorable73]

Amen

[@andrewgriffin2758]

25 years old and it still sounds awesome. Thumbs up if you agree 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@andrewgriffin2758]

Mitcheal D your absolutely right there, modern music today don't even compare with the older stuff.

[@margarethicks1208]

Truly a timeless song. Like most of the alternative rock of the nineties

[@syteanric1868]

Margaret Hicks agreed! this sounds as fresh today as it did in 1993. that's PROPER song writing!

[@Robinssoncravents]

90's was especial...specially in the alternative rock music...

[@Frankcastlepunisher74]

The 90s songs were and are soul bearing!

[@jeffreyfunke8866]

Mess with gender roles? Get the crazy sh*t we have today!

[@MrJeffcoley1]

I was 23 in 1993, but I never heard this song until it came up in a KZbin music mix in 2022. Nothing like 30 year old "new" music. How did I miss this?

[@menswear2112]

Such a criminally underrated singer, one of the best hands down

[@therespectedlex9794]

I'll never forget what's 'is name.

[@metalmike1976]

LMFAO

[@created1983]

i ordered the cd album feat laid and also same title of the album. right now i have "better than ezra" version and some dude name "matt" version. this is my favorite version.

[@tomasseeber]

I think criminal is to plagiarize Roxette's How Do You Do, released 6 months earlier.

[@jaime-po6jg]

@@tomasseeber what part of this song plagiarizes Roxette?

[@dustinhedin8204]

"You're driving me crazy, when are you coming home" = The definition of marriage.

[@marianneegland5576]

HA😂

[@donaldbarton6701]

😂 so true..

[@sheilar6248]

Good stuff !!

[@learabee]

Sigh… my fiancé and I love that line 😂

[@deborahpantano6342]

😂

[@350TPI]

I actually heard this song on the radio the other day after not hearing it for years!. I had my 2 year old son in the car and i started drumming along with one hand while driving and he started drumming too. It was an awesome moment.

[@luisfilipe1215]

Your Son got good taste Chris,wish him and you a long happy life 😊

[@350TPI]

@@luisfilipe1215 Thank you Luis!

[@deanbensobenson7950]

Mint my man

[@guytansbariva2295]

I heard it last week after not hearing it for years also. It reminds me of the 90's during my high school/college days. Along with REM's "Stand", Mariah Carey "Dream lover", Dave Matthews "Satellite", Deep Blue Something's "Breakfast at Tiffany's", Candle box's "Far Behind", Blues Traveler's "Run Around" and lots of Gin Blossoms, STP, Green Day and Pearl Jam songs. Best days of my life. The music wasn't half bad either 🤪

[@markeysparkeymarkey]

Cute 🥰

[@roseroserose1108]

the high notes he hits....I come back to this song ever couple of months. Aamazing

[@xploration1437]

You come back, but she only comes on top.

[@cantgetright4241]

“You’re driving me crazy, when are you coming home” such a simple line, but it perfectly describes a messed up relationship and why it’s so hard to get out of sometimes.

[@Beryamal1]

does more in just over 2 and a half minuets than chart music has in the last 20 years. actually have a story and sound good simultaneously.

[@jasonfox4857]

So true

[@luvone2]

Definitely!!!! Miss the 90’s and real bands.

[@timsmith3621]

Tim Booth's falsetto is insanely good. He holds out that high "D" at length.

[@AuroraClair]

Who would downvote this song??? It's still one of my favourites after all this years

[@ratter531]

I still love this song.

[@ste9281]

That high note he holds has to be one of the most beautiful sounds I’ve heard 😆

[@phylaktainero]

this song has an incredible power of nostalgia

[@penguin44ca]

Get in my time machine guys, I'll take us home. Everything is going to be ok.

[@unpopularsoul]

Drop me off in 1990. Thanks

[@AuroraClair]

Me too please

[@prestonbonner2456]

American Reunion brought me here... Watching it again and this song never gets old.

[@JoaoMartins-hz9jq]

90s was a different kind of generation... I miss the good old days. 💙

[@XanduLD]

Yeah I really miss the shitty wages and my dad beating me with his belt buckle

[@MrJeffcoley1]

I always love it when I hear a song for the first time and learn it's 30 years old.

[@manuela-6998]

Ok--- e' cosi' 😮

[@nobi410]

Sounds easily 60 years old tho... thats the crazy part about this song

[@MrJeffcoley1]

@@nobi410 The chorus reminds me of a country western yodel

[@Jtdubbzz]

It only took me 25 years to truly appreciate this song. Just wasn’t my thing when it would play every morning on my way in to middle school but I get it now lol. Good tune 👍🏼

[@cloudbudget]

Wow - this song is brilliant. It has it all. Timeless subject, funny, rhythmic, and oh so memorable with that cool as hell falsetto. It takes you on a ride and gets in your head.

[@danyb8078]

This was a sound man friend of mine's favourite song and he'd always ask us to play it for him when he mixed us and we did. He's been gone for several years now but every time I hear it, I think of him. His name was James. R.I.P. James.

[@timburdsey]

RIP James. Sorry for your loss, Dany. Hope you’re doing OK, man.

[@tomasseeber]

This is Roxette's How Do You Do plagiarized.

[@jimwaterman2404]

Great song from 1998, before the 2000s!!! 👍👍👍☮️🙏🎤🎼😎🎸😊

[@t_rawkunta5612]

I am a Kenyan student and this music puts me in a creative mood everytime I want to write a script.

[@michele21auntiem]

This song takes me right back to my 20's and the ease of youth. love it!

[@marcussmith4913]

ya dont I miss it.

[@marymiller33]

He is ADORABLE. Knew so many cuties like him back in the day

[@tfulks23]

its 3/21/21 and I am hearing James for the first time in my life and it really pisses me off that I have gone 32 years of my life without hearing this band.

[@vdussaut9182]

Better late than never! I’m kind of envious, it would be so awesome to hear this for the first time all over again

[@aliniploszaj1]

❣️

[@free322001]

Check out the full album "Laid." ALL great tunes.

[@kenpudsey6435]

Welcome Tyler to the brilliant music of JAMES!

[@andreahunter2471]

This song just played on my phone after I was listening to a podcast and fell asleep. I don’t even know if it was in my own playlist, but I looked it up to find out who when more and I feel the same …not pissed off, just missed off…but like someone else has said, there’s now a treasure trove of his music to discover. Can’t get too bummed out by the late discovery….there’s always going to be wonders you never experience, so revel in the ones you do and let them grow your fondness for life, creation, talent, art and maybe even a spirit being who is pleased to teach you to be happy and grateful and wonderful in your own right.

[@karalee9490]

Anybody else find his movements in the video attractive? Love this song

[@brentonpickett2371]

Timeless classic , catchy tune. Beautiful vibes Love the 90's

[@carolinewest9151]

I miss being young. not in a how miserable is my life now way, just that youngness rocks and you never appreciate it

[@ricardo21g]

what would you do if you were young again? just wondering

[@carolinewest9151]

Ignacio Kert I've thought about this question a lot this week. I wouldn't have done a nursing degree or have split up a couple times with my current fiancee and hurt him. but it's all hindsight. you should think about what your happy about- my mum died when I was 25 and we had such a Close relationship, especially in the coupla yrs before she died. that's what you should focus on

[@ricardo21g]

woow, it's weird because next year i'm supposed to go to university in order to start my nursing career, or that's what my parents want me to do, but i'm not really sure, the only thing i wanna do now is travel with no money and enjoy the moment...and because of this , the reltionship with my mom is getting worse every day. Maybe i should take your answer as an example and rethink what i'm gonna do

[@carolinewest9151]

Ignacio Kert so do you want to be a nurse or not? if u do maybe you could compromise on the travel. if u don't then don't. never do anything anyone else wants you to

[@ricardo21g]

honestly, i don't, but it would be a complete fail if I take the risk of traveling by my own and doesn't work, and that's what i'm afraid of

[@nickv2601]

The only bad thing about this song is sadly it's NOT LONG ENOUGH!!!!!!!!

[@nathanhogan6382]

Saw James in Glasgow on 07-Jun-24, this song was amazing, whole set was too.

[@aversivespider]

I dont know. One minute its the early 90s, then i blinked and its the mid 20s, and weve had births and deaths, world leaders come and go, climate change, wars, an IT boom and a globe pandemic to boot.

[@Lolah123]

They don’t make music like this anymore. Reminds me of my days of clubbing in the early 90’s and happier times 😃 and how lucky I was to be a teenager in the 90’s. Brings back so many memories.

[@annagriggs2802]

Being a teen in the 90s is a blessing no others could ever understand.

[@Lolah123]

@@annagriggs2802 Agree Anna 😀

[@tomasseeber]

This is Roxette's How Do You Do plagiarized.

[@siulumlion]

@@tomasseeber Except with different lyrics, instrumentation, arrangement, music, and subject matter.

[@tomasseeber]

@@siulumlion and name, yes.

[@richardpugh8586]

To my mind this is the perfect pop song. Great melody, great lyrics and of a duration that leaves you wanting more. It's fantastic.

[@justinsantos8514]

It's 2020 and i still love this song and the original American Pie series... Here's to the next step.

[@Opinwood]

To the next step!

[@seanw3621]

To the next step.

[@scottismo]

To the next step!

[@johnarnold506]

To the next step!

[@juniorwasneverthere]

To the Next Step!

[@emilyashwood8432]

Listening to this in 2023!! Still hits

[@ClubberLogan]

Such an underrated band

[@thewomble1509]

@Hippy Gumbo All the people that underrate them .

[@cringeblogs3615]

the voice

[@dkleinm]

Overrated

[@CptnWolfe]

@@dkleinm explain

[@tomasseeber]

This is Roxette's How Do You Do plagiarized.

[@LTO1222]

How does this video not have more views? Laid has been one of my favorite songs since I heard it back in the 90s as an MTV Buzz Clip. It just never gets old to me!

[@clairepruden4974]

Literally been listening to this half my life, having found James through Seven and Goldmine. Obsessed with this song and video, Tim Booth is such a great actor and this character always gives me Wyndom Earl Twin Peaks vibes.

[@crittersintheyard3993]

love the whole song, that strumming, great drums, awesome high notes, funny lyrics..........I listen to it on repeat...........lol

[@guitarthings8453]

The handcuffs are a nice touch. After almost 30 years of listening to this album , I am still not tired of it.

[@dantesinferno1258]

This song (amongst others) brings me nostalgia that will live and die with me. So many memories. My best friend and kids Father were a big part of that nostalgia. They’ve both died in the last few years 😢 Luckily I’ve still got the music that brings them back to life. Tell everyone you love, that you love them…. You never know what’s going to happen ✌🏻💕

[@djaw9697]

I love that bit, you're driving me crazy so when are you coming back home 🤣

[@eattothebeat75]

just simply one of the best songs from one of THE most UNDERRATED bands ever

[@tomasseeber]

Because this is Roxette's How Do You Do plagiarized.

[@ShaggyDishu]

I am the Sherminator, a sophisticated Sex Robot sent through time to change the future for one lucky lady.

[@TheSosexy555]

Hasta La vista Dishant !!

[@darrenlangton3996]

I am lucky lady? Just playing around with gender roles there...

[@cancelcancel6613]

Hahaha

[@ttaken8484]

darren langton Was that a Nadia reference or is your English poor

[@davies5304]

You have been targetted for shermination 😂

[@alphabetatone5557]

I always thought this song needed to be loooonger!

[@martinhutton66]

Who has listened to this at least 3 times on the trot 😁😁 Past or present, can't type any more have to listen for the 4th time running. 25th June 2024

[@davidjohnston8578]

I listened to Laid and Sometimes on repeat yesterday from Leeds to Sunderland

[@martinhutton66]

@@davidjohnston8578 Nice one David 👍👍😁😁

[@cottonfever1221]

"Your driving me crazy,when are you coming home?" simple song but it says so much.

[@Foxys1974]

Saw them at Crystal Palace bowl a few weeks ago! They played this and I nearly spontaneously combusted! ❤

[@goldiebeckyj7879]

Ubelievably I seem to have only discovered this the other day 🤣 I love it, the only thing wrong with it is it isn't long enough!! 😎

[@snbks4ever]

same

[@gezman65]

I remember in early 85 they backed up The Smiths in Reading UK (before they were famous). Great band ❤️

[@camleighton171]

Dude no way! That would be such a great show to catch!

[@nxj9956]

Saw them supporting New Order in ‘83 at the Victoria Hall, Hanley, Stoke on Trent.

[@theearhartboys1767]

No shit!! That's awesome man!

[@HumanCredential]

This is my favourite version of the video! He is just so good at facial expressions!

[@tastyneck]

James is the first band I ever saw in concert. I loved them then and still now. Thanks so much all!

[@scottinsd1]

Came looking for this video after watching an episode of "Welcome to Wrexham" (their road manager was the drummer's daughter, and she is GORGEOUS). Never knew the title of this song, but I sure do remember the melody! Great track.

[@joys1783]

Hoot hoot!!

[@yeshalloween]

That’s why I’m here! After watching that same episode!

[@thetruth1167]

Just seen James live in Newcastle, they were awesome as ever, played all the classics and great audience participation also

[@bellamaria2582]

Absolutely one of the best love songs I've ever heard!!

[@tomasseeber]

This is Roxette's How Do You Do plagiarized.

[@MAGOOZIRON]

2020 almost ending and this song still gives me chills and a nostalgic feeling.

[@tomasseeber]

This is Roxette's How Do You Do plagiarized.

[@MDrepresentah]

I remember this song when I was little. I’m a hip hop head all the way but years later I can appreciate this. Amazing song.

[@carlosfandango2419]

Not only a track but a moment in time. James nailed it with this one, also a great video to boot!!!

[@michaeljanda5393]

I f---ing love that his voice cracks and turns sad at the last few words.

[@fakiola9184]

Ahhhh..... WHAT. A . TUNE!?! ... Absolute banger..... I can remember my neighbour rolling her eyes whenever I put this on in the car! I couldn’t understand how anyone could dislike it being as it’s super catchy & upbeat! Those drums kick in right at the beginning & you automatically reach for the volume! ...And it takes me back to a time when I was super in L❤️VE.... Incredible how music has the ability to not only take you back to a precise moment in time no matter how many years have lapsed, but actually give you the exact feels! Good times

[@tomasseeber]

This is Roxette's How Do You Do plagiarized.

[@Chris-Christopher-]

@@tomasseeber nono it's actually a plagiarization of "it's a piece of cake to make a pretty cake" from LazyTown

[@tomasseeber]

@@Chris-Christopher- sure buddy

[@Chris-Christopher-]

@@tomasseeber Why do you say it like that?

[@tomasseeber]

@@Chris-Christopher- because what you said makes no sense.

[@leesmartin]

I played well over 150 different songs in my acoustic duo for 7 years doing gigs, and this was my favourite to play the 3 chords and have my singer who could reach those high notes. Great song

[@habildass2230]

Who are in 2019 and still listening and loving this song

[@mary-annebrink8578]

Totally!!!!

[@whichdoctor4858]

Just now in bed with a 90’s playlist.

[@Warthog1976]

Lmao just watched "American Reunion" as it ends this beat playing in the background 😍

[@lisaoldelpaso6864]

I sure am!

[@OzziePete1]

Just took me ages to find this song. Didn't know the title....

[@lindasmith6316]

Love this song! But no one ever mentions those killer drums!

[@Sabeem25]

This album was so good. I remember driving around listening to the album on repeat. I miss the 90s.

[@MoogerTuber]

Sabeem25 You can still do this.

[@Absolute_Joker]

I Miss The 1990s Too, They Were The Last Good Decade

[@Strega65]

I could listen and sing to this all day I wish it was longer ❤

[@steveyancy8842]

Rewind and hit play

[@chipcatanzano1534]

I want to go back to 1994 and never come back

[@goodbyesheesha]

I am 34 and I somehow only noticed this song this year. Like. I have an EXACT EX I needed this song for.

[@QAndJMovies2]

My favorite version of the song alway's brings me back to the time when I first watched The American Pie movies can't wait for Reunion sad that it will be the last movie though

[@brooklynkeene3893]

I want Tim Booth to know that I am soooo in love with this song and I think it’s one of the greatest songs ever created. It makes me feel so alive when I’m feeling down , especially during this time of manic. My parents showed me this song and I just rediscovered it. This is definitely what I needed. I love the band James!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@user-gg6nm8ei4v]

Never gets old

[@controlpadblues]

I didn't get today's Heardle because I didn't know the artist or the song title, even though I *knew* the song from my youth (and a few trailers along the way). Had to come here to listen to the whole thing. Hello, fellow Heardlers.

[@imanishay]

So thankful to my dad for having such great taste in music while a small child listening to all these greats now sat listening thinking about all those amazing memories growin up

[@deanbensobenson7950]

Wot a dad

[@serbdjukic5066]

Stifler really made this song a man’s song, I’m not even embarrassed to pump this fucking song up in my car lmao

[@cyn37211]

I love the entire album. He really does have a great voice

[@STR8L8CED]

This will never get old to my ears.

[@NickMarotta]

I love this song. It's got kind of a 60s-70s vibe to it.

[@dizocilpine]

in fact the melody is exactly the same la bamba and come a little bit closer

[@eagles_s]

Its a mind trick. This song has a simple arrangement and vibes from all eras of modern western music,(Which is a common in British Pop and alternative. All driven by an amazing vocal that deflects focus on what hes singing about, which was 10 years ahead of its time.(Breaking Taboos,Also a very British trope) To me The intro and rhythm guitar would makes me think im about to hear Pink Houses by John Mellencamp. Then Theres a Hammond Organ and vocals thats gives it a Kinda Roy Orbison type vibe/tenor Barbershop Singer With a Lennon inspired Lyric and 50s style drumming. (Not sure about the La Bamba melody, not hearing that. ) Vocals could have been written by anyone From Cole Porter to Lady Gaga. Perfect Pop song.

[@Absolute_Joker]

Not Really, The Lyrics Were Controversial For 1993 And The Style Is Very Early And Mid 1990s.

[@tomasseeber]

This is Roxette's How Do You Do plagiarized.

[@stephenwalsh5636]

Always a brilliant song

[@sprouts100]

This song needs to be played loud

[@emmairvine75]

Heard this song for the first time in ages. Brilliant lyrics.

[@mozmwhite2513]

It's a work of art, not lying.

[@advsonhere]

It just took me a second to get connected with this song. What a masterpiece!

[@robinrubendunst869]

Lived this song. Yup. Lived it.

[@rubyrue5319]

Never could stop loving this song .. even now it's the one I love the most.

[@dogporchdogporch171]

Great tune.

[@brookeperk93]

Used to go to an Alt 80s night religiously until the bar closed and everyone would go wild when this song came on :)

[@bbygrlpt2]

Heard it on American Pie Reunion loved it!😆😎

[@MattManchester123]

Doesn't this song just make you so proud to be a Manc! RIP the MCR22

[@roblaa3198]

I'm scouse and I love James RIP MCR22🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@felixzabala4427]

I was in my 20's in the 80's and consider it "MY MUSIC" but somehow I missed this one. I love discovering these new gems!

[@Gamble396]

I heard this song playing in the background in American Pie movies and have been in love with it ever since.

[@lu4y4pants]

I remember listening to this on the radio while driving to school. My jaw DROPPED when I heard “she only comes when she’s on top.” Lol

[@FaithInTheFuture_23]

This bed is on fire with passionate love The neighbors complain about the noises above But she only comes when she's on top My therapist said not to see you no more She said you're like a disease without any cure She said I'm so obsessed that I'm becoming a bore, oh no Ah, you think you're so pretty Caught your hand inside the till Slammed your fingers in the door Fought with kitchen knives and skewers Dressed me up in women's clothes Messed around with gender roles Line my eyes and call me pretty Moved out of the house so you moved next door I locked you out, you cut a hole in the wall I found you sleeping next to me, I thought I was alone You're driving me crazy, when are you coming home? Laid Laid

[@jackrobertson770]

Hearing this song always puts me in such a state of joyful bliss.

[@PositiveMommaLife]

Catchy and timeless 1990’s ear worm

[@marcjennings9572]

Heard JAMES live in 1993 sat outside a large marquee tent they were playing at in Sefton Park Liverpool, smoking and drinking warm cider. Magic days.