James - Sometimes

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

[@biancabergner]

I had never heard of James. A friend of mine played it for me one night. I fell in love immediatedly with them. He died 3 months later of cancer. So Allan I know u are there. thk u for such a precious gift.

[@evmac8110]

Allan knew good music.

[@kev10ok]

Bless him 💙

[@raymondholleb1875]

Hey, my dad turned me on to James in 94 when I was in High school and they've been mine (and my dad's) favorite band ever since. My dad also died of lung cancer, just this last October. James brings back great memories of listening to them in the car with my dad, my best friend in the world who had the greatest taste in music. They are a precious gift indeed my friend.

[@randothol9003]

Sorry for your loss. Great taste in music

[@redheadassassin2864]

💙💚💛🧡❤️🤍🖤💜💖

[@MichalisPotamias]

Mark my words: some movie will use this in a key scene and the song will chart to the top, 30 years post release. World did not have a chance to appreciate this masterpiece and it’s still fresh as it was in the 90s.

[@JorgelCrisp]

We can only hope. I heard this song through my dad, and it’s still IMO my favourite song ever written. There’s something very surreal about it that everyone I have shared it with has just not gotten in the say way I have

[@sexymonkeyflymuthazu]

Fresh as a daisy?

[@ed6304]

You're so right! I absolutely loved this song when it came out and knew it was good, and others liked James but not to the level they should have, thinking back on it now. They are still so relevant and so much better than a lot of what's played now. People just have to be introduced somehow and they will be hooked 😊

[@intheclouds_pictures]

This song inspired me to go on a SOLO travel in the USA and i'm writing a screenplay about it!

[@njkbad6541]

I'd have it at the end (the Where is My Mind slot) as the camera spirals distantly upwards as our protagonist breathes his last. Delivers him on......Delivers him on.

[@BENGABLUE69]

most underrated British band of all time fact.

[@therushden]

You know it. British Michael Stipe.

[@scottishwildcat]

A million times better than the pretentious twat Stipe.

[@Steviemtothec]

***** i concur

[@russellramsey8132]

Er, um... how about Band of Holy Joy ?

[@MrMorph1000]

Positively Spooked - great songs on that one.

[@benreadspoetry7958]

Does anyone else feel like they're experiencing a bit of heaven when they hear this?

[@ralphlazio505]

@TheVoiceOfPoetry - Yes. The thoughts are definitely heavenly... because I remember feeling so in love, that I felt like I was floating on the clouds.

[@leemorson2453]

I feel that I should have appreciated James a lot more when I was younger coz they’re an amazing band with soul touching songs

[@ralphlazio505]

@LeeMorson - Yes. The lyrics and the songs are piercing. They just sting deep inside.

[@danmay7234]

undoubtedly

[@MendocinoSpirits]

Yes.

[@jamiestatham2749]

Just lost my brother at 56 to cancer his favourite track love you forever big brother xxxxx

[@peterschofield6810]

Dude sorry for your loss

[@JohnnBhoyy67]

😢😢😢

[@Rs2_890]

🫶🫶🫶🫂🫂🫂🫂

[@ChangingMan2023]

Sorry for your loss XXX

[@ffionandelsmum5077]

Watching Tim perform this is breathtaking

[@Antonio-bf9oh]

There's a storm outside, and the gap between crack and thunder Crack and thunder, is closing in, is closing in The rain floods gutters, and makes a great sound on the concrete On a flat roof, there's a boy leaning against the wall of rain Aerial held high, calling "come on thunder, come on thunder" Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes, I swear I can see your soul It's a monsoon, and the rain lifts lids off cars Spinning buses like toys, stripping them to chrome Across the bay, the waves are turning into something else Picking up fishing boats and spewing them on the shore

[@newtownbelievers5862]

That strumming ❤

[@alightinthesky7586]

No song is simpler in it's beauty! Genius

[@SuperLu2004]

Saw them in the 90s at Lollapalooza..When they were playing Perry Farrell sat down right behind me. I was so giddy. I just turned around and waved to him. He raised his glass to me. Unforgettable experience.

[@chrisseager1820]

Great story, precious moment

[@brionyjane8354]

Whenever I'm walking in torrential rain (like yesterday) I sing this song in my head and pretend I'm taking part in the video.

[@james10city]

Yes I'm still here even now in 2020....absolutely timeless, criminally underrated.....mancunian legends.....James!

[@lynseymelville5582]

You stay strong

[@MrJapaca]

Yep.

[@leonardbrookes6936]

For me this is the best song they ever did.

[@SK3III3]

So underrated man. I agree

[@garymorton8315]

This song will be forever.

[@nostalji8290]

I didn't know songs were this beautiful and words are not enough.

[@ralphlazio505]

The water on this video is a metaphor; it’s a physical description of what it looks like inside someone’s heart someone’s mind someone’s soul when they are so in love with someone…. just like water is so powerful, so is someone’s immeasurable love.

[@1WinstonSmith1984]

The best band to come out of Manchester and this is their Masterpiece!

[@fnfailure]

Sit Downs also great an Laid

[@ronniesapp9880]

This song makes me cry every time love it

[@horrorbythebookwithnoelwing]

Echo and the Bunnymen is the most underrated. But, James is right there.

[@andymoore4634]

'Sometimes, when i look deep in your eyes i swear i can see your soul'........that is love right there.

[@JeevaDotNet]

heard this song in 1994 when I was 11 on a summer holiday with my parents, recorded on a tape cassette. It has stayed with me ever since. 37 years old today and celebrating my birthday in lockdown alone, listening to this song every-time like it is the first time I'm hearing it. :)

[@mikecusack3701]

Jeeva DotNet Happy birthday for the other week my friend, hope you’re staying safe in lockdown. Music can get you through the worst of times, and can remind us of the best of times 🎸

[@twinkleberryfairytoes9157]

Lockdown started on my 37th, and I listened to this too! Happy birthday ✨

[@weeksyegg]

Happy belated birthday fella

[@JR-lj9nc]

Happy belated birthday. I coulda been your babysitter. I was....23 in 94 😳

[@Lauraloveartist]

Happy very belated birthday 🤗

[@heerifangita7828]

Never get over the amount of younger people who've never heard of james, tgere are bands that will never achieve a back catologue of so many great songs

[@user-ge4dh2xk2b]

Saw James in Milwaukee back in 90s, fell in love with my wife during this song. Crying as I listen now.

[@hipsterhead_91]

It only takes three words to describe this song: an absolute catharsis. Love it so much.

[@connorfraser6651]

Every James song is an anthem

[@MrHITACHI75]

Connor Fraser.. definitely sir

[@breekola]

no way that isn't true

[@Sylvia-id6jy]

😮

[@connorfraser6651]

433 people beg the differ, dont come to hate. strange person !

[@connorfraser6651]

@breekola

[@beverleygreen876]

Absolutely brilliant video! Can’t wait for concert in Cardiff 😀

[@metafuel]

This song has been a part of my life for a very long time. Never gets old and always has meaning.

[@jorgebarrazamiranda5772]

Hello. I'm from Peru. When I hear this song I have a feeling as if something wrong or difficult in life is coming to an end and a new bright day is going to start. It's an opinion.

[@ShitIndie]

****On a flat roof, there's a boy leaning against the wall of rain Aerial held high, calling "come on thunder, come on thunder"***** I strongly believe this is the BEST lyrics ever written in the English language.

[@Carpingabout]

I was 20 years old with the world at my feet. Grasp it while you can, we're here for a split second.

[@goncalodvd]

James painted a picture on this one ...Even the guitars sound like rain dropping ...

[@rallyeluke]

If we are lucky and heaven does exist I imagine meeting all lost friends and family furry or human and we all sit down and hug and live out the rest of eternity happy and content with this playing in the background xx

[@1WinstonSmith1984]

I hope so mate ❤️

[@leeknott2171]

The bit where they all join in sing “Sometimes” is just music perfection

[@TomMannis]

Indeed. I looped it into a 10-minute mantra.

[@oasisinthestorm1361]

Ephemeral like a church choir

[@jojolovejoy]

i recall hearing on the radio years ago a background story on the 'choir' assembled for this song included the likes of celebrities such as yoko ono.

[@PurePele1]

I know right! It goes right thru me. Speaks to me in ways I can’t describe ❤

[@Pedro122ish]

Greece , england and portugal, the countries that listen more this amazing song . great countries great taste

[@costash457]

❤️

[@user-ur3us7mx9z]

Thanks Susana, I'm from Greece.... Great song.......💜💜💜💜

[@kammya5934]

Greeks love James

[@sag_madic296]

I'm from portugal

[@thomashassall96]

🇬🇧 🇵🇹 🇬🇷 ❤️❤️❤️

[@molly-qn9nw]

James is the most underated band ever .

[@wmarkdyer]

Blue Rodeo is up there.

[@conorsmith8551]

Absolutely. If you said you love James… people would think you’re gay and not know they’re a band hahaha speaking for myself from personal experience lol

[@patrickryan5570]

When I go to visit my friend who now lives in Lima - We go to very old rustic bars with Rockola video jukeboxes listening to music and drinking beers - I play James songs and the locals love it - The music is perfect and the company is great - I have a few more beers and for a moment I'm blissfully happy - Life is good and I want to enjoy it whilst I can...

[@goodgirl4978]

I play this very loud &sob uncontrollably then I laugh manically, then I cry abit more.. it’s fkn great!.x

[@paulcollins7184]

Best music ever and I'm a skinhead. Enjoy it while we can. No better band.x

[@helenh4867]

I identify

[@specialse]

I do the same in my work shop ....i miss the old times very much....i cant believe how the world has changed for the worst in such a short time....

[@jamiemadsen2473]

Same its an emotionel song reminds me of sumone.

[@loopedandlucky4409]

Before we all went nuts raving 89/90 James was our thing.

[@joannemaskall937]

For me,one of the best songs ever made and if you ever get the chance to see James, please go! They are ammazing live xx 👏

[@GreenMorningDragonProductions]

Yes they are - saw them live in Manchester in 1990 :)

[@whoever_81]

James has saved the UK and the whole world with this song. It kept humanity sane. Sometimes.

[@TomMannis]

Feelings of melancholy, joy, elation and sadness all at once in this masterpiece. Timeless.

[@rodgercurtis4386]

James is a band that remains relevant ever more so after 30 years, Tim is unique and brilliant, he delivers a worldly depth that few artists possess. I hope that future generations take the time listen to James and appropriate their talent.

[@TheAgramer88]

Hey you who are reading this, i want you all the best in this life!

[@lukedavis4982]

you too sweetheart i hope it all works out for you sending much love through the eather

[@joefish9211]

Sometimes, I read a comment and can see your soul, nameste

[@ivanhoegalahad]

❤️

[@LAlves-ih1lg]

Same here mate!

[@mauricestevenson8146]

Same pal, this is a great song ✌

[@Braai_tjommie]

Timeless Perfection! God I love this!

[@derrickmulongoti265]

Discovered James by mistake. Fell in love instantly. This bed is on fire with passion and love..

[@tomleigh7478]

Its almost too good. Brilliant ⚡️💙✌🏽

[@rossoakesify]

I’m 37 years of young age lol and James has just took over my life. Bands of choice are oasis and the full Manc scene I never knew they where Mancunian. How did they pass me by. Outstanding band.

[@PurePele1]

I’m in the same boat my friend! I only heard this song for the first time yesterday and I’m in my 40’s. I’ve had it on repeat since then and can’t believe I missed it back in the day

[@markbunce3405]

👍

[@stuplant6693]

Some loved the Roses - others thought Oasis were the coolest since the Beatles - but for me it's always been James. The emotional connection the music has is mesmerising

[@jlouis4407]

This is a very Stone Roses vibe

[@Leo-qe3gl]

I like all three.😌

[@JustinSawyer-ji5wm]

Oasis are talentless mancs...

[@Bdoc76]

​@@JustinSawyer-ji5wmNot true but it's your ears buddy. I'd place them third behind Roses and James, I prefer Doves above Oasis but Oasis were spot on too. Of their time, James are a timeless band.

[@JustinSawyer-ji5wm]

@@Bdoc76 I love James. Oasis are shite.

[@MM-fr2mw]

1994 I think it was at the Kitsap County fairgrounds James played this song. Pouring rain, stage lit up in blue, friends with me. Definitely one of the best moments I remember

[@stuartdow71]

Im not religious but James songs are so good and strike your soul so much that it's almost as if he is a messenger....of someone or something higher

[@nicolahudson2888]

He’s higher than a god to me x ❤

[@FartSquirel]

Literally the best music video clip ever produced.

[@Joshua-mv3mv]

one of them I guess

[@SheptonDavies]

The song has a beautiful hymn-like quality.

[@Konstantina_Giannouli85]

I'd like to find someone who could look deep in my eyes and see my soul!

[@darrenmartin6976]

I second that 👌song Is amazing

[@shocbomb23]

I will never forget this song at woodstock 94, I was a 16 year old kid the kaleidoscope blotter LSD I had eaten for the 1st time in my life started kicking in during James set that friday night and this song I will always remember why tripping balls that night. One of the best moments of my life

[@jackthehatuk]

+E VT I love that mate. Glad you shared it. Thanks!

[@jayjaydubful]

+E VT Beautiful!

[@illiteratethug3305]

+E VT I bet that bit at 2:40 felt SO FUCKING GOOD in a huge crowd of people singing along on acid :D

[@shocbomb23]

+illiterate thug Yeah man it was just Awesome like I said above one of the best moments when I recall my life to now and I am 37, To be honest I had no idea who the hell James even was before that night.That Friday nights set all I cared about seeing was the Violent Femmes. I would never have thought a band I never even heard of before called James would of had the impact they had at the festival Woodstock 94. Actually forget Friday nights lineup James out of all the bands who played at Woodstock 94 is the band I will always remember and who I fell in love with.I rushed right out when I got home and bought Laid,Goldfire & Stutter. It was just perfect absolutely beautiful timing,My 1st time on LSD and hearing this song,I thought it was like some divine message and James was signing to me alone lol !

[@kennybradshaw8579]

I can relate to that trippy☆⊙■●◎§

[@martinquarton184]

Had this on repeat yesterday

[@MajorSnake95]

Same for me today, first time listening to it too.

[@mister_p3277]

They don’t make music like this anymore. Class, proper class

[@nicolahudson2888]

They do, if you listen to James!

[@chewchewchoo]

this unlocks another part of the wonder

[@lerougelerouge716]

Talk about letting go! This video is pure freedom, i frickin love it !

[@Joshua-mv3mv]

❤

[@steffers178]

Just found! I'm hooked! 🎧😎❤⚘

[@ChristianLove-qi3bs]

This song touches your soul

[@jamesofoof1232]

My mom named me after this band, and I am not upset about it at all.

[@andyskinner3534]

Better than being called The Beatles 😂

[@leonardbrookes6936]

Your mum's got great taste in names fella! All the best to you man.

[@jamesofoof1232]

@@andyskinner3534 or queen😂

[@leecullen3374]

Daniel Hdz you’re a bellend mate....don’t watch the video if you don’t like them you muppet

[@jamesofoof1232]

@@Dan-ug2wz ok?

[@armandoleite4590]

Saul Davies (FC Porto supporter) was married with Ana, a daughter of a great friend of mine. The memory I have of the James is a FC Porto scarf autographed by them, at the Coliseu do Porto concert in 2019. Awesome and Unforgettable.

[@Rufus_uk]

Was the first dance song at my wedding. So much love for James

[@federicowang5029]

GREECE LOVES JAMES

[@tftftuguunknown3526]

💯% φιλέ 💯%

[@hudsonquay]

We all love Greece

[@emile5921]

Thessaloniki in particular!

[@deborah9814]

I bet

[@ouzomemeze]

Greece loves good music= James

[@CK2957]

Born in 1992 and was lucky enough to have a dad play James throughout my childhood....21 years later im still rocking out to them.

[@johnforkan1492]

Love James. I'm 48. Don't give up on new music!

[@fedeS.V.1970]

My favorite song of JAMES!!

[@busterabcat]

Their most transcendental song by A MILLION, BILLION, TRILLION miles. Forget bloody Sit Down - this is where your head, heart, mind, body, soul and spirit should be at!

[@philipptailor8457]

I remember listening to this while driving my first car in summer of 94, the windows wide open, cigs & sunglasses on board and this song in my ears - what a happy time, thx for this James!

[@chvkl521]

The magical thing about this song is how it makes everyone imagine the same storm but a different pair of eyes

[@litters5656]

Songwriting of the absolute highest calibre

[@mgoldfield5821]

The brilliance of the driving guitars and drums against that narrative of the lyrics… it moves me every time I hear it.

[@augustogarcia7149]

Unbelievable how this band is almost unknown, at least in most of the non English speaking countries. Big Band and lovely songs like this one...absolutely love it.

[@Sam-mn4ed]

Every melenials brain break. This band feels like home. X

[@gonzalolorenzo5913]

Mrk....james gigantic ....Mark forever ...es un oasis .....es pure.mussizzzzz

[@craigwharmby7386]

One of their very best.

[@FatmataBangura-dn3ur]

James killed it😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤

[@darren832]

I think James are one of the few bands that I can listen to whatever mood I'm in. They have an unbelievable variety of amazing songs. They are up there as one of the best British bands of all time for me. Very underrated but the fans know just how great they are.

[@joberstan7667]

Just class..

[@n22pdf]

Such a beautiful song ❤❤❤ Pete

[@MajorSnake95]

Just want to be there with them singing this awesome tune at that awesome moment they created this.

[@thomas-lo5pg]

The 90s we're incredible and this song was a part of that. Social media wasn't a thing back then and we just worked our arses off all week to party at the weekends to get on it and listen to tunes like this with our friends❤

[@clo456]

This song is so so powerful I can feel the moment I heard it for the first time. Full moon, the person I love sleeping on my lap, a man driving through the night, 5am, a plane waiting for me, a painful goodbye waiting for me... I didn't wanna get on that plane, but for some reason I had to. This song kind of explains that craziness in life you get to experience sometimes.... I love this so much, it's magic, thank you

[@chuck4185]

Wow still sounds amazing what a frontman spellbinding

[@buckshee]

Tim Booth is one of the most underrated frontmen of all time.

[@fireworkart7712]

This has never aged. As good today as it was the first time I heard it... far too long ago.

[@TheElebere]

If you love James and you love this song, then I love you!! :) Best song and best band for me ever!! They are the soundtrack of my life. Perfect band, perfect music, perfect lyrics, perfect voice, perfect live shows, perfect love!!

[@kellykelleher7321]

Exceptional ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💃

[@markbunce3405]

👌💃💃💃💃🩵

[@tripaenfarinhada]

There's a storm outside And the gap between crack and thunder Crack and thunder Is closing in Is closing in The rain floods gutters And makes a great sound on concrete On a flat roof, there's a boy Leaning against a wall of rain Aerial held high Calling "Come on thunder Come on thunder!" Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes I swear I can see your soul Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes I swear I can see your soul It's a monsoon And the rain lifts lids off cars Spinning buses like toys Stripping them to chrome Across the bay, the waves are something else Picking up fishing boats and spewing them on the shore The boy's hit Lit up against the sky Like a sign Like a neon sign Then he crumples Drops into the gutter Cut strings Legs twitching The flood swells his clothes Delivers him on Delivers him on Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes I swear I can see your soul Sometimes, when I look deep in your eyes I swear I can see your soul There's four new colors in the rainbow An old man's taking Polaroids But all he catches Is endless rain Endless rain Endless rain Endless rain He says, "Listen!" Takes my head Puts my ear to his And I swear I can hear the sea Sometimes (sometimes), I look in your eyes, I can see your soul (I can reach your soul) Sometimes (sometimes), I look in your eyes, I can see your soul (I can touch your soul) Sometimes, I look in your eyes, I can see your soul (I can hear your soul) Sometimes (sometimes), I look in your eyes, I can see your soul Sometimes, I look in your eyes, I can see your soul

[@frugalkitty]

Thank you 😊

[@julietwilliams4468]

Pure poetry, these lyrics. A truly majestic song that touches, well, my soul. ❤

[@user-eb1nz4qb8h]

He a god

[@sulusu4812]

I feel the presence of the one who holds my heart who has passed away. 💗

[@tommyholmes3749]

One of the greatest videos ever.

[@josebarreira6457]

these lyrics still deeply buried in my mind 20 years or so later. one of the greatest 90's songs ever made. miss these days a lot.

[@Ripperoo2010]

I feel your pain brother! :( 25 years gone in what seems like a flash FFS!

[@drover110]

I think that as well- but then I look at my kids and think- shit that's what Ive been doing for these past 17 years and then it slows down again!!

[@MrHITACHI75]

Joshe Barr definitely not the only one to think that... The 90s

[@johnforkan1492]

2018, feels the same!

[@TheElebere]

Para mí la mejor canción del mundo mundial!

[@salaist]

όσα χρόνια κι αν περάσουν θα ακούω αυτό το τραγούδι με την ίδια συγκίνηση...εξαιρετικοί!!

[@MultiEvil85]

Όντως, εξαιρετικό!!!

[@chris-fk8jw]

ΕΛΛΑΔΑΡΑ

[@user-bw9wf7sd4p]

Το.οδιο.και.εγω

[@jamestacular]

I just found this and now I’m obsessed

[@alightinthesky7586]

welcome to the family

[@metafuel]

Sounds fantastic.

[@Highmaediaz]

This was one of the last songs I listened to in my home before it was smashed by a cat 5 hurricane. So fitting. It kept me going if only to prove to the storm that the music is more powerful. ❤️

[@oasisinthestorm1361]

Music is more powerful. Yes. I am so sorry you've lost your home. Peace to you. I hope you've found a new home where you feel safe and happy.

[@Highmaediaz]

@@oasisinthestorm1361thank you

[@rojinsaro]

All the greek on this page helps remind us what a universal art form music is... A great song can truly be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of language or where we live. Beautiful song and video

[@TheElebere]

Love from Spain

[@garyoutterside8598]

Loved these blokes since i was 19 im 45 now and not listened to much music for 8 yrs since we moved and my tunes got put away, picked up seven the other day and boooooom im back thanks lads.

[@joanbanan2016]

Love from Greece!

[@MrRichparker27]

This is one of the most beautiful, and touching songs I have ever heard. It has helped me through some dark times and made good times even brighter. I don't normally post, or sound as soppy, but I felt compelled.

[@johnforkan1492]

Yeah I'm there. Thats why I'm listening in 2018

[@davidhighcock7304]

MrRichparker27 absolutely feel the same , helped me through some dark times. 👍🏻

[@jeremiahmorris1250]

With You.

[@rayinspace6921]

Right there with ya bro x

[@duncanwcraig9668]

It’s ok mate it’s James we all feel that way too 😊

[@MrTeopaoki]

Ελλάδα ρε κομπλεξάρες ευρωπαίοι!!! James απλά μοναδικοί!!!

[@elmar9903]

We love James in Greece!!!!!!

[@jimmy76gr1]

ετσι φιλε...

[@roswest1312]

James just smash this song ! Just love it xx

[@tftftuguunknown3526]

💯% φιλέ 💯%

[@carmencaamano9434]

El Mar greece, rome or france

[@philipbirch8495]

Love the harmonies near end beautiful ❤❤❤

[@craigplatt3954]

Just a brilliant song up to the highest standards all james songs are