James Morrison - This Boy (Acoustic Performance)

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CREDITS
Directed, Edited & Produced by Jackson Ducasse
Camera operators - Charlie Moore & Greg Houston
Sound - Timo Säilä, Metrophonic Sessions
Sessions recorded at James Morrison’s home studio
Recording Engineer - Bruce McDonald
Mix Engineer - Jamie Hickey
On-Location Audio - Production & Touring Ltd
LYRICS
This boy wants to play
There's no time left today
It's a shame 'cause he has to go home
This boy's got to work, got to sweat
Just to pay what he gets to get left all alone
But let's step outside
Let's go for a ride just for a while
No, we won't get caught
Well, that's what I thought
Until we cried
I'm still here
But it hasn't been easy
I'm sure
That you had your reasons
I'm scared
Of all this emotion
For years I've been holding it down
For years I've been holding it down
This girl tries her best every day
But it's all gone to waste
'Cause there's no one around
This girl-she can draw, she can paint
Likes to dance, she can skate
Now she don't make a sound
We'll play in the park
'Til it's too dark
For us to see
Well, we'll make our way home
With mud on our clothes
She won't be pleased
I'm still here
But it hasn't been easy
I'm sure
That you had your reasons
I'm scared
Of all this emotion
For years I've been holding it down
And I love to forgive and forget
So, I'll try to put all this behind us
Just know that my arms are wide open
The older I get the more that I know
Well, it's time to let this go
I got to let it go
I got to let it go
I got to let it go
I got to let it go
I'm still here
But it hasn't been easy
I'm sure
That you had your reasons
I'm scared
Of all this emotion
For years I've been holding it down
And I love to forgive and forget
So, I'll try to put all this behind us
Just know that my arms are wide open
The older I get the more that I know
And I love to forgive and forget
So, I'll try to put all this behind us
Just know that my arms are wide open
The older I get the more that I know
Well, it's time to let this go
#JamesMorrison #ThisBoy #acoustic

[@ephesians.6]

Wow, man. All these years later and still knocks it out of the park in a different key than the original. James Morrison is probably the most underrated artist of his generation.

[@outcome476]

I could not agree more, he is very underrated, which is a shame.

[@marialaurasarracoll2426]

Me encanta este hombre 😊gran cantante y autor

[@Rr-qz5rc]

you changed so much for me. I love you more than I could ever express. I was bullied for liking your music in South Atlanta, and hearing you play my favorite song on earth shook me to my core. I hope to see you play live one day, even if it is just one song or just to hear your voice. you are the reason this young black girl from Atlanta chose not to end her life

[@Lazarus404]

🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@mziauchaneishvili7229]

Love his voice so much...Impossible to forget his song-Please Don't Stop To Rain...You're an absolutely brilliant singer)))

[@wildlifegardenssydney7492]

The poetry in your songwriting is epic…even in the quiet emotional moments. Your sentiments encapsulate the human condition. Beautiful, beautiful song

[@edsonborges40]

Very Good ! Edson São Paulo Brasil

[@collenemurphy8416]

Your my husband where are you it’s Tuesday your late I’m late !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shellyk5575]

This boy wants to play, there's no time left today It's a shame cause he has to go home This boy's got to work, got to sweat just to pay what he gets to get left all alone But let's step outside, let's go for a ride just for awhile No we won't get caught, well that's what I thought until we cried I'm still here, but it hasn't been easy I'm sure that you had your reasons I'm scared if all this in motion For years I've been holding you down For years I've been holding you down This girl tries her best everyday, but it's all gone to waste cause there's no one around This girl she can draw, she can paint Likes to dance, she can skate, now she don't make a sound We'll play in the park, dinner's too dark for us to see Well we'll make our way home, with mud on our clothes, she won't be pleased I'm still here, but it hasn't been easy I'm sure that you had your reasons I'm scared if all this in motion For years I've been holding you down And I'd love to forgive and forget So I tried to put all this behind us Just know that my arms are wide open The older I get the more that I know Well it's time to let this go I got to let it go, I got to let it go I got to let it go, I got to let it go I'm still here, but it hasn't been easy I'm sure that you had your reasons I'm scared if all this in motion For years I've been holding you down And I'd love to forgive and forget So I tried to put all this behind us Just know that my arms are wide open The older I get the more that I know And I'd love to forgive and forget So I tried to put all this behind us Just know that my arms are wide open The older I get the more that I know Well it's time to let this go

[@anthonybiggs6556]

One of my all-time favourite JM songs, performed acoustically and to perfection here by this insanely talented singer/songwriter. I have recently seen James perform on his Greatest Hits Tour around the U.K. to coincide with the new album and every gig was very special. Having worked in the TV/entertainment industry myself for 18 years as a researcher at Carlton TV I have seen many great established singers/musicians perform but JM is consistently exceptional and the best I’ve seen in a live setting. If you’ve never seen him live I urge you to do so. He’ll not disappoint!

[@linz85]

One of my favs of all time. Just love this song 🎵

[@dickyvandijk9313]

Agree love the voice of James❤️

[@er8925]

You are absolutely stunning🙏👏👏

[@whenimbored4825]

One of the best acoustic performances!

[@bukonla]

Stunning song

[@florenciagallardo2706]

🔥

[@eloiset1756]

Mon dieu que j'aime cette voix❤ une PURE merveille💫un bijou....un trésor ❣️

[@itsmegmira]

my favorite voice. James, you're so so incredible

[@margaretbrown8786]

Just 3 words James “I love you”💜

[@zenithperigee7442]

@James Morrison, I'm so sorry to learn of you and your family's loss.... I pray for strength for you and your dear family in the days ahead. Before Thanksgiving last year, I lost my beloved Mother who never had a kidney transplant but was on dialysis & I took her to treatments 3 times/wk and was her caretaker essentially for all things. I thought we might have more time but two years and she was gone. Love and condolences to you and your family.

[@storm.andreea]

Okay, this is perfection.

[@rafaelarafaela1452]

James sendo James.♥️

[@creuzaribeiro5909]

Oi James amo suas músicas aqui de Manaus bay 👏💕💕💕💕

[@raquelantony5019]

Nossa! Eu também. Amo as músicas do James. Um dia ainda vou ve-lo cantar ao vivo. Nem que eu tenha de ir atrás dele na Inglaterra... espero que um dia ele venha ao Brasil.

[@lozzymagoo]

So nostalgic. I remember my mum always playing your albums in the car. Got me through some hard times. Always praying for you James. God bless you James, and the Lord Jesus loves you ❤️

[@tovaswed]

this song always makes me cry

[@rhk4680]

That first album, man... What a punch in the face! And this song especially

[@er8925]

It’s so good - it’s beautiful

[@er8925]

So sorry to hear of your loss

[@MrJcastanedaM]

Blessings to you and yours 🙏, an amazing talent then ,an amazing talent now. Thank you for continuing to make music.

[@s.t231]

What a beautiful soul James is! 😊x

[@Itsjustvickieguys]

Had no clue this was released but I’m very happy about it. It’s good to revisit this one. Lots of memories!

[@juliagenge5841]

Mach bitte wieder mehr Musik ❤

[@pechchris]

James Morrison 🤩🤩🤩une voix extraordinaire une prestance qui vous transpercent .....

[@karenmarienorman7]

❤

[@lea-rw5cb]

This song reminds me of the time when i was a child, brought up in rough household both parents alcoholics so most of the time left to fend for myself

[@lauragonzalez1984]

OHH YEA OHH YEA OHH YES YES YES YES YES ...!!! 🔥🔥Me 🙋 Everytime i hear you and i see you. 💋💋💋 🇦🇷

[@iconic4609]

I miss this guy. Such a unique voice. Like Gavin degraw uniqueness

[@PhantomPlayin]

Amazing

[@edivarvianaviana4888]

James Morrison como sempre maravilhoso ❤️

[@dreamstime3618]

Lovely 💓

[@melanievigneron5460]

Beautiful ! Thanks 🙏💜☯️

[@silvanadamasio1]

Uma voz inconfundível! Adoooooro!❤️

[@markbrown1539]

@silvana bamasio . Really that is good you look so familiar have you been to California bafor now??🤔🤔

[@anacardoso5462]

🥰

[@Josephiene]

This song always gets me so emotional. You are a great artist 🧡

[@collenemurphy8416]

I bet

[@ephesians.6]

Same here! Every time.

[@chippytea.]

her here xx

[@liarasomers405]

He's so underrated

[@nelidascott6917]

You are a gem !! 🤩🔥

[@lindatulloch2975]

Saw you in Aberdeen recently, fabulous night with fantastic vocals.. please come back soon 🥰

[@stefproton1418]

So glad to get two different interpretations of those fantastic songs, thank you once again for your magical voice. Bruce would be proud :)

[@paraisoverde-bigfarm184]

Perfeito ♥️

[@eloiset1756]

À quand un concert en France?🤗☺️PLEASE🙏🙏😌💋

[@danfallon9393]

I comeback to this song whenever I need cheering up, thanks James x

[@Annaheaven]

Beautiful song, voice, lyrics, all

[@michelledoughty1475]

simply beautiful 💗 xxx

[@toscanoplaster5603]

Such an underrated performer. I know he's famous but he is even better than the hype around him. I hope he keeps writing and performing.

[@christopherbrown5644]

He always makes me cry. Lol: lots of love ❤❤

[@jussararegina5961]

Wonderful

[@PandaA-cv3mm]

Just listening to You this evening. What a gorgeous and sexy voice. Thank you for pouring your talent out to some of us that grasp Our whole lives. Well done 👍 Bless you angel 😊

[@tsoraat1467]

the arms are wide open … thank you

[@gooeyyy1]

Great as always. Can't wait to see him in Brussels

[@zitamoura7401]

Linda música voz meiga bela semana

[@healervibe]

Finally im back to listen your song

[@gabreilvicente2183]

💛💛💛

[@obsesi0nario455]

you made me cry, i love you!💛

[@rcchronicles25]

Such an amazing songwriter. Every album is a treat. Please keep them coming mate

[@GiftedOn_1]

I love this song ❤

[@victoralmeida8274]

Amo muito essa música. Que emoção, que energia! 🧡

[@libfuzzy4629]

Beautiful voice

[@raffaellaromeo7674]

Amazing 🎶🎵🎵✨✨✨✨

[@user-io3bn5yc3j]

Você é lindo , fiz meu filho na sua época , lindo

[@mathildehjlta3722]

😍😍😍😍😍🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@omnificent15]

💙✨

[@nagarajannethi]

Amazing ❤️

[@CALANGONOB]

👏

[@JPelephant]

존경하는 제임스모리슨 ~!! 님을 카피하고 있는 한국의 팬입니다. 부탁이 있습니다 broken strings acoustic 버젼 Mr을 구하고 싶어요. 찾을 수가 없네요 부탁드립니다

[@collenemurphy8416]

Do you ever ask yourself why your holding me HOSTAGE!!!!!!!

[@karinesilva5738]

❤🎤🤴🏻❤😍🤩🤗

[@shellyk5575]

This boy wants to play, there's no time left today It's a shame cause he has to go home This boy's got to work, got to sweat just to pay what he gets to get left all alone But let's step outside, let's go for a ride just for awhile No we won't get caught, well that's what I thought until we cried I'm still here, but it hasn't been easy I'm sure that you had your reasons I'm scared if all this in motion For years I've been holding you down For years I've been holding you down This girl tries her best everyday, but it's all gone to waste cause there's no one around This girl she can draw, she can paint Likes to dance, she can skate, now she don't make a sound We'll play in the park, dinner's too dark for us to see Well we'll make our way home, with mud on our clothes, she won't be pleased I'm still here, but it hasn't been easy I'm sure that you had your reasons I'm scared if all this in motion For years I've been holding you down And I'd love to forgive and forget So I tried to put all this behind us Just know that my arms are wide open The older I get the more that I know Well it's time to let this go I got to let it go, I got to let it go I got to let it go, I got to let it go I'm still here, but it hasn't been easy I'm sure that you had your reasons I'm scared if all this in motion For years I've been holding you down And I'd love to forgive and forget So I tried to put all this behind us Just know that my arms are wide open The older I get the more that I know And I'd love to forgive and forget So I tried to put all this behind us Just know that my arms are wide open The older I get the more that I know Well it's time to let this go

[@kristinadaumen8100]

I love your music and am a huge fan of yours if I ever get married I would be honored if you would sing at my wedding.

[@miriancollado8929]

Y tus rulos en el.pelo ? ❤

[@ThiagoIsaac]

Spotify... Pls?

[@MultiStefanification]

James , I follow you since a long time. Probably you need a new Bassplayer?😎 Would love to. Grooves from Germany Stefan

[@LadyPercy.]

He's (an) English Paolo Nutini 🤪

[@edilzaaraujo8312]

Ll

[@bandukleiceste1922]

I liked it but the tapping isntneeded and it put me of

[@JR-xl7eg]

Still great, but pretty flat throughout. Just sayin, brotha

[@JR-xl7eg]

Like, RIGHT under the note

[@RummyDaLedge]

Back of the net ! Brilliant. 💙

[@ericoroco]

❤

[@kaceygenter3014]

❤️