James Blake - Life Is Not The Same (Official Lyric Video)

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Lyrics:
I played the ones you know,
I took you all the way,
but that was yesterday
I wore your favorite clothes,
I said the things you’d say,
but that was yesterday
So if you loved me so much
why’d you go?
Keep yourself back,
keep on lying? Oh..
I can only be what I am
Dive in, smiling
Life is not the same if we’re miles away
I was your champion
I did everything your way
We both swam out to sea
You lost me willingly,
but that was yesterday
You knew it would get dark,
you made sure I would need you in every way
So if you loved me so much,
why’d you go?
Keep yourself back,
keep on lying? oh..
I can only be what I am
Dive in, smiling
Life is not the same if we’re miles away
I was your champion,
I did everything your way
Life is not the same if we’re miles away
I was your champion,
I did everything to help you stay
#JamesBlake

[@lusanda866]

James Blake's harmonies are so haunting, beautiful and emotional. He never misses.

[@eliadefkathincoeur]

Never

[@Patrick_PD2ET]

yeahh!! ..he is a Master

[@NotGoodAtYoutube]

Joji and take a day trip did the production for this

[@AMAZINGLIFECONSULTING]

@@eliadefkathincoeur Neva Neva

[@AMAZINGLIFECONSULTING]

@@Patrick_PD2ET Lyric Master

[@trexmeemo5609]

I can imagine the whole album is gonna make us cry.

[@mikeypliers9012]

As always 😭

[@AMAZINGLIFECONSULTING]

Currently 😭

[@SSKMusicBeats]

I WONT EVEN HAVE ENOUGH TEARS LEFT THEY ALL DRAINING ON THIS SONG 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@SSKMusicBeats]

@Eric Carias secondsssss

[@aemxsxs]

this song coupled with the top comment on here just got to me real quick. this is the first song ive ever cried over

[@jessicakcarvalho]

James Blake... the very first song my friend played for me on his awesome audio setup was your song The Wilhelm Scream. I come back and listen to your music. He committed suicide 3 weeks ago and his viewing/memorial is tomorrow. So fitting that you just uploaded a song by this name. I'm going to try my best to hold it together and tonight will listen to your music for him.

[@lamar3448]

My sincerest condolences Jessica ♥️

[@ZaryGrabusey]

I lost my best friend from college the same way, a little over three years ago. He loved music too and especially having an awesome setup to listen. I’m so sorry for your loss, Jessica, I truly hope for moments of peace and solace amongst your grieving at their memorial

[@jessicakcarvalho]

@@ZaryGrabusey thank you so much, your comment means a lot and I'm also sorry to hear about your best friend ❤

[@jessicakcarvalho]

@@lamar3448 thank you ❤

[@jakemcs1095]

I'm sorry for your loss Jessica. I'm sure you'll do him proud. If you can't hold it together that's ok. It just shows how much you truly cared about him. Good luck

[@paulisthelegend]

The whole thing is amazing, but that chorus is INCREDIBLE!

[@ambermoon8293]

the layering in this song is so beautiful: from the lofi beat, heavenly vocals, sombre lyrics, heavy piano, dynamic synths -- very well executed!

[@MiguelArches]

that's a joji reference right there

[@shadowmoneywizardgang]

@@MiguelArches YESSIRRR

[@AbrahamJunaid]

This guy isn't just creative, he's a grand master. By the time James Blake retires, he should be recognized among the 100 best musicians to date.

[@Caiuxa190]

Ever since i heard Joji's production for the first time in Chloe Burbank, there was always this thought in the back of my mind that him and James would make a killer musical duo. Who could've guessed a pipe dream like that at the time would somehow translate to reality so many years later.

[@squishcakes5890]

Joji has actually taken inspiration from James since the early days. Glad to see them finally collabing, so proud :')

[@EmpteeBluffs]

Joji reminded me so much of James Blake, not even just the production but vocally as well, I wanna see a Collab where he's as a feature not just production, that would be fireeee

[@intergalacticspaghetti5213]

@Papa Zaive ayy sup guy thanks for the leaks

[@piketubeman]

i was looking for a comment talking about Joji

[@SaintValz]

I love all James work. The day I physically meet someone that enjoys his music will be an insane moment

[@123eee]

Where in the world do you live?

[@SaintValz]

@@123eee I live in a place where I'm the only one who appreciates him

[@chidubemovute7421]

Same bro, same

[@edud_sonderam]

@@SaintValzget out of there lol

[@jamalnkosi769]

THE PRODUCTION ON THIS IS INSANE

[@coolen8502]

Daytrip and Joji really popped off here

[@ohkbeats]

Joji in clutch

[@minister2965]

Joji bringing his own heat to the track

[@XxDiablo.]

Joji came in clutch

[@teaotspp]

@@coolen8502 I'm gonna get dragged but who is Joji?

[@Iam_87_leon]

You know James Blake is one of you favourite artists when you like the song before the beat drops.

[@AMAZINGLIFECONSULTING]

💯

[@notherenotanywhere4654]

No lie!!!

[@unfriend_mt4499]

Period! Already know its about to knock me off my feet, i keep hittin replay!

[@lauraguillemin3197]

I feel heartbroken and no one has even left me

[@mikeypliers9012]

You're lucky. Believe me. When you lose your family life isn't worth living.

[@eekipeeki]

@@mikeypliers9012 Life is always worth living.

[@SSKMusicBeats]

This Retrograde Wilhelm scream and Willing Heart. TEAR FUEL 😭😭😭😭

[@MaryShelleysNib]

Incredible how he can do that huh. Pure raw talent.

[@ameliacraig8789]

Oh no. He & his girlfriend haven't broken up, have they? When?

[@toddhoward5555]

10 years of James Blake. What an amazing journey since that debut album. I love this sound. Good music

[@ALee-2DAnimator]

I've loved James since I was a youn'n ... How does he keep getting better !!

[@Konnordawg]

Because he’s a TRUE ARTIST 😩❤️

[@carmenladybird7069]

I played the ones you know I took you all the way But that was yesterday I wore your favourite clothes I said the things you'd say That was yesterday So if you loved me so much Why'd you go? (Why'd you go?) Keep yourself back Keep on lying, oh I can only be what I am Dive in, smiling Life is not the same if we're miles away I was your champion, I did everything your way We both swam out to sea You lost me willingly But that was yesterday (That was yesterday) You knew it would get dark You made sure I would need you in every way So if you loved me so much Why'd you go? (Why'd you go?) Keep yourself back Keep on lying, oh I can only be what I am Dive in, smiling Life is not the same if we're miles away I was your champion, I did everything your way Life is not the same If we're miles away I was your champion, I did everything to help you stay

[@minimalglitch6675]

This is classic James Blake IMO! Moody, honest story told. Lovely.

[@kkenny]

This sounds like a mix between both The Colour in Anything and Assume Form. Can't wait for the new album!

[@BdManus]

Amazing vocal range. Song is so sad but beautiful at the same time.

[@Abigailbautista-y2v]

Amo a James blak saludos desde México 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@ThePaoOfTooh]

1:41 - James uses the same vocal sample from 'If The Car Beside You Moves Ahead'. So perfectly executed, placed, and well recycled. I love the attention to detail. None of it is 'for show'. It's reflective. Self-referential. Meta. Open. Bare. This is an artist with considerable measure. The very same man who inspired me to learn music production. Well done Mr Litherland. Excellent use of space and movement. Excellent mixdown. Left footed, euphoric, and confrontational 🧙‍♂️ I loved every second of it.

[@dopeanimemind7049]

Underrated Comment

[@nlocnil3602]

This song should have 20 million views 😢

[@cheesybirdmess7349]

Praying for people who never discovered James Blake 🙏

[@AMAZINGLIFECONSULTING]

🙏🏾

[@no1u521]

XOTWOD

[@BonchegoBonchego]

I love this album. Every single song.

[@ariscastaneda644]

Nam, gracias por permitirme conocer está canción 💜

[@irenesilva2262]

Ele sempre nos direcionando 💜💜

[@GodJesusChristTheHolySpirit]

Get out of America !!!!!

[@paulk6446]

Exactly the James Blake I've been waiting years for. Promising single for the album.

[@M0byd1ckheac]

Joji makin some heat with the production

[@hangoc5572]

Bruh u make me miss him 😭 dude’s been gone for too long

[@Eliz23138]

@@hangoc5572 it’s nearly been a year I’m dead 😭😭

[@johannesgutenburg6425]

We missed Filthy Frank. Now we miss Joji. Life is not the same...

[@hannahroyster9624]

Yussss omggg😩👏🔥

[@Lord_Of_Fries]

@@Eliz23138 Holyshit! It really has been like 10 months sinces Nectar! It feels like it was like, a month ago. Covid's messed up my sense of time

[@januarybaby1063]

A modern day genius.

[@horiyosi3309]

I love how his voice is used as an actual instrument.

[@DeathTrapProductions]

Eurorack modular is a major facilitator of that aspect. But he executes it SO tastefully!

[@mamapadure5780]

His voice is unique,agree ❤

[@olavikylliainen957]

No wonder, he's been inspired by the greatest to do it: "Blake stated in an interview with The Rolling Stone: “I’ve been inspired by a lot of the music [Kanye's] made. I was certainly inspired by Yeezus. It made me rethink what I’m doing”."

[@cliff_boof9799]

@@olavikylliainen957 Ye, Iver, Blake best artists

[@MasterBuaha]

Its so weird how the beat is quite defining. But it feels like his voice is carrying it. I agree! ^^

[@luisantunes445]

Joji and James Blake, the collab we all needed.

[@pp.peopl3]

Agree

[@chopkin]

Wasn't that the Take A Day trip tag at the beginning tho?

[@luisantunes445]

@@chopkin both Take A Day Trip and Joji co-produced it

[@roberttto]

what the actual heaven is this?!?! goosebumps throughout, he is constantly growing.

[@_lunar]

i cant wait until i hear the whole album, ty james.

[@Pacman6Himself]

Didn't know I needed this. Thank you Mr James Blake.

[@transistortion4327]

how can my mind keep existing unfazed after this song?

[@85xljones]

He ate on this song omg

[@AustinCooper]

This is such an incredible song. It's a blissfully warm and heartfelt production - truly a work of art.

[@senzokuhlebhengu1126]

Man just as I was getting over my ex, James Blake releases a song that talks about my relationship with her and how we broke up. It still hurts but thank you nonetheless James, appreciate you man. I will play this song till it doesn't hurt

[@harshacharya3203]

Yo legit

[@1p0rnstar]

this shong shown you a sensitive spot in your mental health, thats why music is so valueble, it lets u feel things u didnt know u had in you

[@elijahgavin6706]

Lmao everyone’s relationships have similar common denominators it’s not special coincidence

[@senzokuhlebhengu1126]

@@elijahgavin6706 Firstly nobody asked you, secondly you don't know what people are going through at what time so you're better of not saying anything

[@sipesihlenonxuba6187]

I feel this comment so much

[@ImRyozanpaku]

This song is in a different level. Got chills, shed tears. Can’t wait for the album.

[@AMAZINGLIFECONSULTING]

💯💯

[@notherenotanywhere4654]

joji baby

[@walroz87]

I miss my friend. He was like a brother to me. He did everything he could to get closer to me even when I pushed him away. Unconditional love respect and understanding. I will never find a friend and soulmate like this ever again. Losing him is part of life. And to honour him I get up every morning. Its still hard 3 years after. This wasnt just a friend I think you all understand what I mean. This was a part of me that passed. I have to find new ways to reinvent myself and define who I can be and who I am now. I often feel naked and fragile and exposed. I lost my shield and armor and I dont know if I ever will get a feeling like that back so I try to start a life where I dont need it. I need it but I tell myself I dont. I try to cope I really try. I wish he knew how much he meant to me then and now. Not religious but if I am lucky I will meet him again. And I wish so much to see him just one last time to hug him one last time. I miss him every day. Hug the people you love when you can

[@livingmattiesway3061]

I can’t help but to listen to this song back to back to back. Your music just does something to my soul

[@ShamSham-xu6vm]

This song has been on repeat since it dropped! Thanks for blessing our ears!!

[@humamgs469]

james literally doesn't have a bad song

[@newspring11]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful song. melting my heart

[@AdidAcevedoValerio]

Thanks for blessing us with your music.

[@biharcourt]

You're amazing James. I'm so obsessed with your music. This is absolutely stunning!

[@yarkerer]

This is the most beautiful thing I've ever felt in my life

[@hophie.2110]

I can't overstate how much I love this song. Truly beautiful and I can't stop listening to it.

[@evygil]

This voice is so ahead of the pack. Thank you James for all the work you put in. I feel it

[@Implodexplode]

I’ve never cried so hard listening to a song.

[@jelowi]

❤❤❤

[@eric.byrdeart]

Holy shit this is absolutely great. The production is perfect and all of the harmonies AND THE CHORUS OH THAT CHORUS

[@eloise3831]

This is my favourite song from the album, and the whole album is absolutely wonderful. What a talent. Beautiful work from Joji as well. Bouleversant.

[@andresalvarez7303]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥....that's all I gotta say. Thank you James Blake for your existence!

[@FlorEme_]

Your voice sounds so intimate and fragile. I can't stop listening to this song. I feel it like no other. I love that that happens to me with music ♡

[@getsetgoootothemoon]

Thank rm for suggesting this masterpiece...

[@LiveLife-g3r]

Speaks to the soul ❤

[@alejaglop]

Thank you so much NamJoon... I love you.

[@tchesky1186]

what a chorus part!!! it's tears my heart apart

[@freestylelaila]

Beautiful song!! I heard it on a local radio station. To me it speaks of codependency, of abandonning yourself to try to be loved by someone else, and just loosing them in the end. Their is a lot of grief in the end.

[@therealKINDLE]

Blake is one of the few artists I listen to even now in my forties because he is genuinely an emotional writer. And isn't afraid to sing about stuff other than 3 minute loves songs.

[@EonBlueReviews]

One more song to help me get through. Thank you James.

[@xenstein4298]

This song is a masterpiece. The vocals, the production oh my god i fckn love you james!!!!!!!!

[@8BitKami]

James Blake and Joji together, is this a dream?

[@bluehalo8604]

This is Slow Dancing, Joji??? Sheesh. 🔥🔥🔥

[@yungkillee]

@@bluehalo8604 naw, this is ew & normal people combined

[@hannahroyster9624]

It feels like a fever dream, but its not, this song sounds too good to be true ahhh👏😩💕

[@grig151]

Joji as pink guy?

[@yungkillee]

@@grig151 yesss. it’s the vibe of this song and the way it sounds.

[@SpiritualOutsider]

One of the most beautiful pieces of art ever made

[@styles6663]

Acabo de ver la historia de RM y jod.. que siempre nos comparte el arte que el escucha y que posiblemente yo no pobria escuchar graciad a el, increible canción 😩 gracias namu

[@avalonhigh9769]

x2

[@sergdianazalman7132]

Beautiful, emotional Just wow

[@HipHopfan_]

This upcoming album is gonna amazing, wow!

[@alrickerasmus7318]

this is my favourite on the album...truly astounding

[@leandrosanchezdemedinaalba8082]

He's actually a very good poet.

[@tarahall2218]

This song is so beautiful. As are you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you...

[@hernameiskat]

i feel bit of 'The Colour In Anything' vibes. can't wait for new album 🖤

[@pierre-olivierlaurin9025]

The feelings you had when you wrote that,just travelled to my heart... Thank you James

[@olegvorkunov5400]

I can listen to this song on repeat all day long.

[@Absolution2all]

Absolutely STUNNING. Beautifully well put together. ♥️

[@pedroivo161]

i dont think i can handle this album

[@peleja011]

Wonderful

[@sagethebabe]

Beautiful choice by Namjoon 💙

[@hepisipaotutoa5775]

So incredibleee

[@PetkunMusic]

Finally the Joji x James collab I have been dreaming of, now both of them singing on a track and I can die in peace

[@Anne.2024]

Beautiful

[@helentadevosyan7935]

Thanks for another masterpiece. Waiting impatiently for the whole album ♥️

[@mo7beats976]

He has an incridable control in his voice ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@michaelpodho1912]

the picture gives me real goosebumps,i feel like my skin is disintergreting but the audio is to die for

[@grig151]

This guy is next level. This is from another planet, not comparable with anything else... Just listen any Blake song, listen it 1000 times, every time you will hear some sound that you didn't heard boefore

[@RobertinoAM]

Amazing!

[@caseydittmann1906]

No one can even compare to this artist. I wish I could find other music just like this.. James Blake 🔥🔥🔥

[@GF-bt4nq]

Well he writes for and controls Kehlani, Billie Eilish, Lana DelRay, Glass Animals…

[@יהונתןאיידלבוים]

That is the best song i've heard in a while. So unique. daytrip's production is of the hook, an amazing combination between the piano which creates somewhat of a melancholic and dramatic atmosphere to the hip hop themes used, truly an amazing track!

[@yikesmsmsmsm]

huge colour in anything vibes here. harmonies taking me back to choose me, specifically. obsessed.

[@zionstick]

I just got out of a relationship and this song makes me wanna get back into one 😭

[@LightSkinPapi737]

It’s 2am right now honestly where is my heart after hearing this song.

[@snoc7618]

everyone's talking about joji's production which is fire. but can we just appreciate how good the song is in general?

[@ShuXamR]

i dont know that guy but i'v checked all james blake songs and they are absolute trash compare to this lol, who is this joji? :D

[@snoc7618]

@@ShuXamR joji is a singer formerly known as filthy frank

[@brunoserra3499]

@@ShuXamR what a constructive and respectfully ignorant comment...

[@ShuXamR]

@@brunoserra3499 thx

[@brunoserra3499]

@@ShuXamR My apologies, Shurath, I believe to have missed the irony on the original comment. I'm a bit of a "Sheldon", sometimes. 😊🙏

[@AhavaDVN]

Beautiful beautiful vibe❤❤

[@NotGoodAtYoutube]

Joji’s great production really shows here

[@hannahroyster9624]

It really does, you can obviously tell his sounds are in this and it's beautiful🥺💕

[@chrrynlmd_]

Yes

[@svayamgopal6262]

YEsss

[@Atesjb]

he wasn't the only producer

[@Justforamoment0608]

Also take a day trip they mixed the song

[@carl1498]

I just discovered this man by listening to his album the other day

[@cosmictsunami]

Enjoy, my friend. Been hooked on JB since 2010. Listen to Pembroke

[@elenasiljic9467]

Bit late to the party, but welcome. Enjoy your deep dive!

[@vkjfv]

You must have been living under a rock but better late than never

[@devibezshow]

Where are you? US?

[@exittiming2789]

Absolutely stunning emotional punch. I’ll always be your champion, James ❤️

[@steph2Gee]

song's fire, man you know it's joji when you hear those melodies

[@kgotsob5533]

Nostalgic moment in time - 2013 all over again. Beautiful man...

[@artscircus3388]

Can really tell joji helped produced this, what a vibe!

[@unfriend_mt4499]

Like a fine wine, you get better with time! Ive loved you since i first heard your voice in study hall. Almost 10 yrs ago now, you are so underrated but its great to know real vocalist and artist know your imprint you've left in this world.

[@GF-bt4nq]

He’s made a lot of people kill themselves, so yeah, he’s made quite an impact on this world

[@mcgrudo]

"If you loved me so much, why'd you go?" Jimmy Blake isn't feeling the love atm

[@ioanaalexandravoicu4909]

I had to stop after this verse... so good, goosebumps

[@TheRabidDolphin99]

i heard this is a concept album so I don't think James is this sad atm

[@EverythingInItsWrongPlace]

I loved say what you will and this one is even better, wow. amazing. keep it up, James

[@lancedeschenes4046]

It’s a more conventional song structure for you, but it allows you to develop a story and lots of emotion. It’s beautiful.

[@elijahgavin6706]

Gotta have generic snickering percussion to get any radio play

[@genesisosuna]

@@elijahgavin6706 acting like james gets any type of radio play except on songs like mile high or features on beyonce and travis I don't think I've heard this song on the radio at all, which is a shame bc james is so good and deserves a lot more recognition

[@narekayyy]

I'm sooo thankful for this album and this song especially, James💜 this is so helpful and healing

[@saiyidahdah]

Takeadaytrip and Joji helped produced this 🥺❤️