James Bay - Hold Back The River

Official Music Video by James Bay performing “Hold Back The River”
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[@melodymoss2460]

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

[@amivan4636]

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

[@paellatrisha619]

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

[@antonischristopoulos7808]

Respect

[@MsSouthCarolina86]

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

[@complexteo-iwnl3321]

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

[@thanniayonson8073]

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

[@megcun8306]

:')

[@mirkorossi5397]

Ok

[@chiloncrawley5439]

Masterpiece indeed

[@reneethomas2653]

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

[@user-ne2rl4fz8w]

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

[@sybtoxic1110]

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

[@lindabluma]

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

[@ribbidrecords8576]

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

[@sybtoxic1110]

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

[@Stephany_bgl]

JESUS LOVE YOU ❤

[@jadediaz5822]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hazims12289]

Who's still listening in 2024??

[@user-dv2pn9pk4g]

Me😊

[@djunaidahabdullah1389]

Me

[@Tyunn__]

Me

[@user-xw7xd4eu6h]

Me

[@vickypendleton2503]

Me

[@petercleeland6478]

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

[@johnc8779]

Is right lad

[@rockyreynolds4027]

Thank you for sharing that God bless you and your family

[@najmi2245]

Bless you and your daughter always

[@ruby7809]

God bless you, this mealts my heart.

[@sharonquinn1623]

Wonderful news that your daughter is doing well 💓

[@imok.sadness]

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

[@niranjanthangjam5465]

Same here 😁

[@zekecarranza3861]

Same😌

[@crisolmusicofficial]

yeees, so true

[@marcusnielsen4796]

Yooo this man Living in the future

[@myponylive8403]

It'll never loose it's vibe

[@king199324]

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

[@playamignon840]

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

[@MylesFerguson_]

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

[@zayn1dshorts]

Yeh🥺

[@augustnmonteiro]

music and poems

[@xristinatzortzi8659]

@@zayn1dshorts😅😅

[@julianaariasuran6134]

I guess art in general is

[@Mwrhgamiolapepa]

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

[@vivianaquintero2116]

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

[@friedrichnietzsche4569]

thank you

[@gustavodallicani5954]

+Vivana Quintero thank you! :D

[@andreea-cristinascutareanu2920]

Thank you :3

[@victorhenrique3728]

into the sky...

[@voreneharms1859]

Thank you :)

[@samera7236]

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

[@Rahoomm1]

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

[@duvetz]

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

[@morgxnwxde7676]

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

[@alvensonalegado7857]

sorry for your loss.

[@loba3779]

Samera A

[@sofiaali7936]

Timeless classic masterpiece...

[@lidiareyes7048]

Yes, it is indeed a masterpiece

[@jovanellifps]

The best song on PES 2017💚

[@ginnellkyere6349]

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

[@breannanhawker4724]

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

[@ibrahimkun4875]

thank you, i was wondering

[@KC-xp8kj]

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

[@ginnellkyere6349]

cavin k that's just my interpretation

[@lauraholzmann4444]

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

[@imogenwhite5859]

2020, still here, still a banger 🤩

[@shaun6779]

I cant agree with you more than 10 out off 10

[@nads.x1]

Imogen White yup 💯

[@JiminPark-nn5hy]

6 year’s later still bomb

[@knaussenheimer]

hell yeah

[@grahamcopson3401]

Very good

[@petercleeland6478]

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

[@rivumrejex2864]

I hear cbd oil works wonders on some cancers...it fixed my gf cervical cancer!..

[@purplehairedholly]

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

[@playamignon840]

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

[@petergergelymusic]

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

[@johnthomas1114]

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

[@karansena]

Peter Gergely finally decent music

[@godbedringluna6073]

Yes

[@eldinbostandzija5026]

Heißt

[@drewmcdougall5071]

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

[@parikshitghimire3317]

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

[@emilyelliott408]

WOW :O

[@blocki44]

Thanks for the lyrics, man

[@irmasmith3387]

Wow

[@erinnewlands7544]

Thank U lyric person

[@yuryur4176]

thank you

[@slyoguttuh1100]

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

[@vixy3460]

I've replayed this 4 times already

[@QueenSloan]

Yea... Still amazing 👏 😍

[@playamignon840]

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

[@southsideman4891]

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

[@darwinslusher1674]

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

[@soupfork7893]

why yall broke up

[@helenefrankland8392]

Oui.

[@puny_God]

You got it bro 👍🏻

[@Englishcupcake]

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

[@PeaceInChrist23]

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

[@touchdalight]

i cant stop listening to this song, LOVE IT!

[@emadegeners1281]

I love you a lot.

[@kallayaoreilly2451]

Lol wtf

[@natures_memories8892]

Same

[@eloisegoldup6652]

Same

[@superdauxanh]

And we won't stop :D

[@kvsartist8245]

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

[@GrandEmporer]

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

[@beaucoup3302]

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

[@Fer-sc5sb]

🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥🕊️

[@nacia1156]

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

[@kellibarrett1042]

💖💕💖💕💖💕

[@azharbayusatriajatmiko1618]

Cool 👍👍

[@matthewwelch1689]

YEP bad life for everyone

[@emillianogarinmartinez8549]

Wow♥️

[@melanieanne5285]

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

[@koomby5159]

This is such a good song

[@meikeschafers3529]

*-*

[@aishnijoshi2057]

Yay

[@darkangelicandlightangelic4766]

Koomby I agree

[@im.emilyyy]

I remember singing this at the end of year 2 (grade 1) for an assembly. Whenever I hear it it takes me back. ❤️❤️ Going into year 10 (grade 9) in September. Time flies.

[@playamignon840]

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

[@torrin6310]

Dude Hozier and James Bay should make a song.

[@lvkp6443]

YES, YES I AGREE ON SO MUCH LEVELS

[@AleVillalta0496]

+Anonymous YES YES YES YES YES YES PLS

[@ABrian]

Awesome

[@lucypreece7581]

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

[@justwatching719]

+Anonymous EXACTLY WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@eimearsweeney8086]

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

[@chatnoir2001]

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

[@leah7944]

I am so sorry ❤️🙏🏼

[@an.losana2911]

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

[@bg.7108]

I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@nontokozomaps1894]

So sorry to hear about your dad..

[@karleebertelsen1575]

Such an underrated artist. He is amazing

[@LionViky]

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

[@olivertydings3578]

You really don’t know what you have until it’s gone… Miss you Nandhini❤

[@Worldwideex]

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

[@andreasr621]

darudesendsterm

[@raginglemur9238]

Me 2

[@olenkaf2]

so did I!

[@kieronthompson9746]

Same

[@ryanlouca1409]

Fucking prik

[@franciswinters4539]

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

[@bubbajones6486]

You aight friend!?!

[@Stunna_ECN]

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

[@playamignon840]

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

[@Rdts81007]

I miss pes 2017 and master league 🥺

[@ZelphyrusWind]

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

[@teiagaw7663]

Makes me think of radio flyer 😒

[@anonymouspeacefulperson6199]

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

[@user-og6cb1ff4r]

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

[@samm17]

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

[@espen4330]

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

[@calinho7689]

Justin bieber's canadian

[@dorsable]

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

[@espen4330]

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

[@catsploot]

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

[@catsploot]

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

[@OkRoomer123-]

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

[@bellascheers517]

Lokey though

[@aidenshchori5852]

Pretty cool tbh

[@missjoke5993]

Factttssss

[@pepusmaximus7655]

Love it how you are commenting this everywhere

[@Vstar87]

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

[@electrolx2864]

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

[@602.guerra8]

This song is SO sentimental to me. It’s a beautiful song but this was playing at my work when I heard the news that my boyfriend try to take his life with a gun. I actually thought I did loose him…because it felt as he was speaking to me through this song. Maybe he was.

[@abhilashaupadhyay9245]

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

[@jamiengo2343]

abhilasha upadhyay bit late lel

[@deboramsilva6534]

abhilasha upadhyay tɦaռҡs👍👍👍

[@ashleyn9786]

thanks :P

[@emmawelch2211]

abhilasha upadhyay

[@declanstafford8839]

abhilasha upadhyay

[@bodbar3490]

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

[@Em1lyy222]

ABOOD ALSHAMI Thanks!

[@bodbar3490]

MP

[@debbietaylor7202]

ABOOD ALSHAMI α

[@bodbar3490]

why not? :)

[@mforever116]

ABOOD ALSHAMI thank u :) have a nice day by the way :)

[@MaRia-bx8ep]

The Mask Singer made me search for this song. Never heard it til I watched Macaw performed it on the grand finally. Very touching lyrics. I love it.

[@cristinaalmada1453]

I heard this music on stage maybe around 2013 in lisbon. It was a time that end in my life and another one that just get started. Another circles had closed and open for me. But this song remains in time. Our lifes always will have doors that are closed and others that will be opened. The teachers, the main ones, who really hurt us, will leads us to the greatest lessons. And we hold ourselfs. Theres only ourselfs to hold first

[@maymorgan5867]

I just found out my cousin is the drummer for this guy, I feel so important rn :') great song

[@charlotteweb656]

Wow!! He is SUPER good!!!😁😁😁

[@annareijntjes3387]

Anna Olivia good and you have the same name as me

[@jacksontravis31]

May Morgan mmm I smell bullshit

[@michaelcullen4500]

See u again

[@TheStrawberryTart1]

Jackson Travis i agree. bullshit is in the air, ladies and gentlemen.

[@emanandchill]

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

[@buenosmista568]

yeah br it's a good clip

[@juniperjuniper7741]

Truuuu

[@emanandchill]

@@juniperjuniper7741 yeah. Time flies.

[@PileOfLeafes]

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

[@emanandchill]

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

[@Fer-sc5sb]

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

[@vickybird9995]

The passion and deepness makes this artist different from rest, not for the fame but for the music 🙏🎶

[@sarahoefs8296]

Agreed certainly a coach of an artist & those around him. Applaud this soul ❤

[@christinechin1909]

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

[@sharonphelps]

Same happened to me today!

[@christinechin1909]

@@sharonphelps 👍

[@mknasser7331]

This what happened to me today lol

[@christinechin1909]

@@mknasser7331 - 😄 👍

[@mafiapanda]

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

[@halasalem9653]

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

[@Lisanner3x]

Same

[@hollytrinity8012]

ONCE I WAS 7 YRS OLD!!

[@annhughes1503]

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

[@-bhanu9562]

it's been 8

[@Ga1axyCooki3]

7

[@paulacasey7185]

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

[@ezedesantos]

I first listened to this song when I played PES 2017 on my PS3. This song takes me back to those good moment when we were just kids and didn't need to worry about life... good and old times.

[@bethanedwards269]

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

[@saarashelar6258]

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

[@SonhoColetivo]

Me too.... S2

[@luisafrance1635]

Stop making feel old🤣🤣🤣

[@leabaker3167]

Absolutely beautiful memory

[@angelhope5436]

Love this! ❤️

[@watalsdejjs6973]

No TikTok, no Fortnite, no Corona. Good Times.

[@shaylan1776]

i mean nothings wrong with tik tok imo apart from idiots on there but like def agree with the fortnite and corona.. and if your from the us then all the chaos there

[@callummckenzie1511]

good vibes only.... listen to some calvin harris feel so close :)

[@yumchuupills]

i miss it so much :|

[@NormanGaming196]

@@shaylan1776 TikTok is a shit show, their trends are pure cringe tbh

[@joaogomes4092]

2014: Musical.ly, GTA V, Corona was just beer

[@rcanddm]

This song helped me heal after a heartbreak , i moved away for a year , got my mind together about what I wanted in life & who I needed to be. Everytime I listen to it , it takes me back to that chapter & I am happy to be where I am now🙏🏻

[@FikriAlfathan]

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

[@lazomutiz6924]

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

[@fernandodeltoro344]

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

[@datrilldc4673]

lol it makes me dance..

[@wenchekarlskov1423]

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

[@JustElke]

Fernando Deltoro same apart from I'm not 58

[@hauru1639]

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

[@TOMMYHANGAMER]

Fernando Deltoro Pes2017 xD

[@sim7699]

looonely walllnut lonely walnut wont you let ash wonder, let ash hold each other

[@thaerabouserdaneh8687]

U just ruined this song to me hahahhaha 😂😂😂

[@newwi2314]

😂

[@StuWright]

Simge Naz Yıldız u nut ;-)

[@shafiqkosanama6594]

hahahahahahahahahahah

[@PhobeBarrymore]

This made me laugh, but then I realized that's what it actually sounds like. Now I'm going to have the "lonely walnut" song stuck in my head.

[@ericahector3415]

This has currently been on repeat. His vibe, energy ❤

[@playamignon840]

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

[@southsideman4891]

It has goodness in it

[@angeladalpiva7739]

Masterpiece ❤️

[@AditiNepal]

Love this song

[@ellejhunabalona2550]

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

[@saruss85]

¡También me encanta! :D

[@mariafernandamaldonadoreye7389]

me too

[@fina308]

Achyut Nepal me ,too😀😀

[@Rainbow-xw9fh]

and me too

[@adairela8601]

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

[@ruyaozturk19]

adair ela thank u :)

[@glofernandez2866]

✌

[@sirdogethethird1794]

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

[@desireehaas2689]

@

[@breedonnelly0522]

adair ela +

[@craigiles3126]

Went to see this guy last night at Kentish Town Forum.What a legend, brilliant guitarist and a superb band in support.Wish i could have stayed to the end

[@MRBAN-qh4tt]

PES 2017 💔

[@sweetboo1022]

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

[@subtopewdiepie2025]

I don't know :(

[@HearToday2023]

because people judge others for their looks

[@HearToday2023]

and people have different opinions than others

[@vivianefernandesvivi2133]

🇧🇷 here😍

[@luanroberto4245]

@@vivianefernandesvivi2133 brasileiro também, nós temos bom gosto

[@_h0tcheet0s_59]

Literally had to come back here after zayns cover 😆 this song is ✨immaculate✨

[@paolamorales7357]

same

[@sakshisuryawanshi648]

Me too

[@eleniballiu7071]

Sameeeeee...they both did such a great job

[@luhem3024]

🤧🤧plz tell me the other song he covered in that post

[@sakshisuryawanshi648]

@@luhem3024 it's called Last request by Paolo Nutini

[@Kellie_Joy.]

This is one of the most beautiful songs, sings to my heart

[@lylesuter8110]

song that was playing when my mom phoned me and let me know my dad lost his battle with cancer.. tear up everytime i hear it. that was 2018, fuck u cancer!!!, miss u dad :(

[@FreshApplePie]

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

[@valkyriecain4440]

Lol

[@AlexHarrisDigital]

Its stunning isn't it!

[@bigstevier]

ha gaaaaay

[@HayRayWayy]

Stevie Robertson how would you know

[@nicmeier3521]

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

[@populierendreef]

ahhaaha and you are 19???

[@nicmeier3521]

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

[@populierendreef]

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

[@nicmeier3521]

+populierendreef Thank you

[@abidabiixo6630]

glad it lifts your spirits :)

[@philliphenson9893]

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

[@luket1759]

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

[@tnightwolf]

+1

[@alexwwe2009]

best song of PES 2017.

[@frumosu128]

alexF1-2005 True))

[@beth1730]

This song brings back memories of simple times🥺😭

[@amitgeismar2857]

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

[@tooyoungtodieh]

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

[@lelof3747]

Yes..🥺

[@fritzrantsch1293]

I'm in a tough spot right now and this song caused me to busrt out in tears of hope

[@henriqueleong8094]

You got this

[@kim-ns7gj]

good luck

[@audreyh777]

This song always calms me down when I feel bad.

[@playamignon840]

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

[@matheusanciloto4424]

Me: trying to sleep My brain at 3am: hOlD bACk tHE rIvER

[@spriteman5067]

Same lmao😂😂

[@Ashh.xdtjex]

Lmao😂 mine the whole night

[@katehaggerty2581]

Matheus Anciloto no joke that is the exact reason i’m here

[@Filip-wo1pe]

Yeap! Me too!

[@apparentlyarson7202]

😂 idk why this comment made me laugh so much

[@taimamaqa6705]

October 2019 ♥️ this song

[@moremargaret64rebecca9]

😀💩💩💩💩💀☠☠☠☠☠☠💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@karyjczyk]

still.

[@Regopalmer]

Yasss

[@paolaistrice]

Tai Mamaqa : November too💚

[@Sooz-gh7fb]

I could listen to this song on repeat for an eternity. I loved it then-I still love it. My favourite JB song 💕 x

[@SharonMcwilliams78]

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

[@katemarr5096]

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

[@iMertin]

Check out Ben Howard You'll fall deep x

[@katemarr5096]

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

[@iMertin]

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

[@katemarr5096]

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

[@awakenview4782]

iMertin thank you so much lol

[@hayleybaby736]

"tried to keep you close to me, but life got in between" me, trying to hold back the tears, everytime

[@garrettwilson7134]

+Hayley Baby7 his lyrics are insanely amazing

[@monaisabella4238]

His music never gets old.

[@christinarobertson3842]

me 2 I cry to😭

[@jameszilver8943]

+Christina Robertson like if u cry evreytime😭

[@christinarobertson3842]

Every time when I hear this ya

[@nitto9130]

This song makes me Remember back to the days I lost my younger sister. I would place my headphones full volume and reminisce the good times I had with her. I would feel better

[@rivumrejex2864]

U will see her again she's always there trust me!..

[@somebody1416]

She is in a better place now. 🙂

[@youtuber5804]

You’re a very strong person

[@Besiktas_1903__]

Pes 2017 amazing

[@sarahgauthier1763]

for some reason this song makes me cry

[@madimetjaoscar5376]

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

[@robloxminecraftgamergirl1897]

same

[@ShristiKCherdiary]

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

[@juliewalsh6308]

dab

[@madisonmoon5346]

Sarah Gauthier Me too.

[@ashia7871]

Johnny Deep + Harry Styles = James bay?

[@nayarasilva1249]

+ John Mayer 😂

[@GeneralLeiaOrgana]

Slightly hotter than Harry Styles tbh

[@ashia7871]

+Myra Fischbach He's his son! hahahahaha

[@camberlena1848]

So true

[@maeriyah]

+Penn Badgley from Gossip girl :D

[@ryandon1685]

What a song. Nothing else needed to be said!!!

[@samtonnude941]

This song really hits on another level when you have hold back your tears after watching a sad scene of a movie.

[@quinnstacey9518]

I cry whenever I hear this song

[@joechap7543]

Quinn Stacey it's amazing how a song finds a purpose for something in someone. true emotion

[@patrickphillips3489]

HOLD BACK THE RIVER

[@neveabley5196]

Quinn Stacey same

[@Rainbow-xw9fh]

Quinn Stacey me too

[@hannahfields6160]

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

[@jozefka1019]

same here ;)

[@Candolad]

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

[@starboy0074]

Shy Girl why you are shy.

[@cfbarnard8759]

Same!!!☆

[@potshot2]

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

[@lukasrba1]

This song is a robbery

[@piotrpietrzak733]

PES 2017 i will never forget you...

[@matryan5316]

Who's watching this in January 2021?? ☹️💖💖✨

[@nellygarbujapun-jimenez1941]

Always, just love this song so much!! 🎼🎶👌😊

[@marliesrupp5074]

Love this song greetings from Germany

[@antonpoder1633]

Me

[@dankelly2187]

Absolutely......Happy New Year.......:-)

[@Bylucasribeiro]

Me 🥺😔

[@elanowak6038]

This song hits so deeply.. Touching the soul.

[@TheConorsmithusa]

xxx

[@autumnlife3504]

Ela Nowak tfdf

[@MinniePointon]

I lost my cat last year and I love this song and I dedicate it to him 😢

[@gaylenejames9145]

I think of my son, who died and cry just cry. For a while, i just couldn't hear this beautiful song, hold it close to my heart, always 💔

[@renatomiranda1211]

pes 2017 hell yeah

[@benjuin7364]

Dude, PES2017 brought me here too! :D

[@Josh.19]

Lee Everett hows duck and katjaa?

[@Charlie-gettoknow]

Lee Everett I thought you were dead

[@vinion1636]

yeah

[@leonfoley4048]

Lee Everett Clem's looking for you

[@emmanuellerioux4819]

hold back the money

[@pregono9]

Miss you Dad! ❤