Jonathan Roy - 21 Days (Live Acoustic Performance)

Jonathan Roy's live acoustic performance of "21 Days" originally from the album, Life Distortions (Deluxe) - available now at jonathanroyofficial.com/lifedi...
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Musicians:
Caulder Nash : piano
Marc Béland: drums
Kim Richardson: back up vocals
Fabienne Gilbert : Bass and Moog Bass
Marjorie Bourque: violin
Marion Portelance: Cello
Jonathan Roy: vocals and guitars
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Lyrics:
21 days that I'll be gone
You might leave me
As I'm trying to hold on
I'm fighting my demons in the dark
It's getting cold outside
From my bleeding heart
Barely hanging on
To this life I used to love
I could've used you for the cold nights
When there was only darkness, no light
To fill the emptiness inside
Oh, it's all right
I would've used you in the wrong times
When I had nothing left to fight
To fill the emptiness inside
To heal the pain in broken times
Cause I'm barely hanging on
In 21 days I might be sober
But will it be enough to not have you by my side?
Well she breaks the rules, leaving my mind bent and loose
Watching the time pass with another good excuse
Cause I'm barely hanging on
To this life I used to love
I could've used you for the cold nights
When there was only darkness, no light
To fill the emptiness inside
Oh, it's all right
I would've used you in the wrong times
When I had nothing left to fight
To fill the emptiness inside
To heal the pain in broken times
Cause I'm barely hanging on
I could've used you for the cold nights
When there was only darkness, no light
To fill the emptiness inside
Oh, it's all right
I would've used you in the wrong times
When I had nothing left to fight
To fill the emptiness inside
To heal the pain in broken times
Cause I'm barely hanging on
#JonathanRoy #21Days #LifeDistortions

[@jonathanroyofficial]

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[@michelineregimbal8096]

Hoping to see you in Gatineau ;)

[@yazgacha9065]

Would you come to İstanbul

[@kimberlymoore4824]

Come to Kansas city!!!

[@badgambler-un5ck]

tune

[@PANTIANA]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💙💙💙🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@melhoresmusicasgospel6768]

Whoever reading this, God never sends you into a situation alone, God goes before you, He stands beside you, He walks behind you. Whatever situation you have right now be confident. God is with you. Amen

[@im_real_kt]

Your comment just made my day❤🙏

[@dmarie9491]

😢 🫂 🎉 🎼🎤💐👑💜

[@jane8801]

Sometimes it is just ….

[@lennoxnicolelillianrayvenl9425]

Needed to hear this Thanks

[@giorginikolaishvili6544]

Another masterpiece from Jonathan with his incredible voice, this guy is so underrated. Thank you for this emotions you share.

[@adamportales7370]

I never had a brother.. but I did have an uncle who's life was taken away from me.. at a very young age.. and I believe that not only he was taken away from me but from the World as well.. I loved him for even if our time was short his impact on me will last with me forever.. maybe the World wasn't ready for a person he was .. a good worthy soul person is a good worthy soul worthy of the life that should be lived.. the example of the example is now my turn to be the example for us all...

[@mjcoronel61]

He’s the type of singer that takes you to your inner self. His voice awesome!

[@christineromano9735]

Jonathan Roy....you are a true musical genius. I haven't come across an artist that hits like you do. Not to mention you sing about things we are all going through. That dirty, dark secret of addiction that no one wants to talk about. Well you're talking about it. You're bringing attention to a terrible epidemic. I applaud you. I played this song for my group yesterday (as we are all in recovery). Feels like this is detox anthem. You make it feel ok to struggle. You make it feel ok to be in recovery. Thank you for that....truly....from the bottom of my heart. You are helping so many people. ❤❤❤❤

[@shannonrichmond2441]

Yes,brother!!

[@trinajusticebaker5840]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@setapart902]

The REAL DEMONS sing this ABOUT YOUR negative emotions that FEED THEM.

[@joseluisalves6195]

Bom demais.

[@adermh4127]

21 days that I'll be gone You might leave me as I'm trying to hold on Fighting my demons in the dark It's getting cold outside for my bleeding heart Barely hanging on To this life I used to love I could of used you for the cold nights When there was only darkness no light To fill the emptiness inside, it's alright I would of used you in the wrong times When I had nothing left to fight To fill the emptiness inside To heal the pain in broken times Cause I'm barely hanging on In 21 days I might be sober But will it be enough to not have you by my side Well she breaks the rules leaving my mind bent and loose Watching the time pass with another good excuse Cause I'm barely hanging on To this life I used to love I could of used you for the cold nights When there was only darkness no light To fill the emptiness inside, it's alright I would of used you in the wrong times When I had nothing left to fight To fill the emptiness inside To heal the pain in broken times Cause I'm barely hanging on I could of used you for the cold nights When there was only darkness no light To fill the emptiness inside, it's alright I would of used you in the wrong times When I had nothing left to fight To fill the emptiness inside To heal the pain in broken times Cause I'm barely hanging on

[@CariRR]

Gracias .

[@margaretl6700]

Dziękuję 🥰

[@annanikolaevna5578]

Спасибо 🪐

[@magdaamariei3921]

Bravoo👍👏

[@irinas7203]

Thank you 🙏💖

[@joeslee7756]

Stumbled upon this song...broken...crushed..falling.. what a therapy session

[@trinajusticebaker5840]

He deserves much much more recognition than he’s receiving!! Thank you ❤

[@MillaStr]

That was raw. The emotions in your voice combined with the lyrics is amazing.

[@ginagagnon385]

J'adore là personnes que tu es j'aime t'a musique je ne comprends pas langlais mais je peux traduire en français l'es parolestu fait tellement dû bien dans ma vie tout les gens ne comprennent pas nos choix dans la vie mais toi tu ne te gêne pas pour montrer ton choix de vie qui n'es pas comme l'a plus part dès gens j'espère qu'un jour je vais avoir la chance de te voir en spectacle à St-Hyacinthe et d'avoir les moyens d'aller te voir en spectacle 🥰

[@gabitamolina]

You are A M A I Z I N G!!! Your voice, the lyrics, the feelings... you are THE ONE!!!!

[@user-ui4cq5yb4d]

אין כמו אימא בעולם!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@milena6995]

Hey guy! You are definitely an old soul. So alive, strong, passionate and sensible. All your vibration is authentic and arrives deeply Thanks🙏 Milena🌹 From Italy

Thanks. Thanks. Thanks. This song touches me deeply. I want to tell you that you are my daily inspiration to write. Your group of musicians is incredible. I wish you to always be very happy.

[@lorigoodwin898]

All I can say is WOW!! Those emotions hit hard instantly!! I love it!! I knew I would, but WOW!!

[@dianamarceladelgados3788]

Este cantante debería tener mucho más reconocimiento, es un artista completo y su voz es de lo más maravilloso que he escuchado 😍😍🤗🤗

[@jonathanroyofficial]

Thank you Diana, JR

[@karishlutz9437]

Another thing about Jonathan he' actually reads the comments and replys to his fans, and that shows me that he's awesome person . Thanks Jonathan.

[@yasminaauchaire4407]

Absolutamente Diana. Casi todos los días hago medio maratón y le escucho en bucle. Su voz me empuja desde dentro. Fantástico.

[@sharonrasmussen]

So much emotion. You can feel the pain expressed thru the lyrics.

[@magdaamariei3921]

It's sure to be a hit! It will be a song from the heart and the emotions will take over us instantly!🎶👏

[@chris240303]

Just one more word: Your voice and this song give me chill !!!..Maybe because you actually " live" your songs, if I can say that !....a real pleasure to listen to you!...😘

[@TheStonersTruth]

Whoever the back up singer is oh my god such power in her voice is amazing

[@deannadivine1717]

This touched my soul, I cried! You’re a true gift and I adore your talent. You beautiful man! 🙌🏼✨ MASTERPIECE 🌬🔥🔥😍

[@LydiaKocurek]

this song captures my whole life.. it is heavy like a stone tied around the neck but at the same time it carries a message of relief..😔🙏🏼🙌🏼🕊️❤️

[@laviniagorgan8935]

Every single song of yours is food for the soul, Jonathan Roy! ❤ Listening this wonderful song on repeat!

[@aspasia-angelikikatasarkou]

All these stringed instruments, violoncello and violins which I LOVE, your raspy voice and the back vocalist, create a PERFECT result. I prefer your acoustic sessions much more than studio versions and that's to your honor ,cause your voice is so pure that doesn't need anything else !! Keeping going on my dear Jonathan 🤎you're so special 🧨🤎

[@InspirationNation800]

SO SO SOOO underrated ! you are a real ARTIST !!

[@lineroy6251]

Pourquoi cette version n’est pas sur les plateformes? Elle est tellement plus émouvante, plus naturelle, elle me rejoint plus .J’adore ❤️

[@flaviaa14]

The concert in Bucharest was amazing!! i cannot express the joy we had to have you here! Hope you will come back soon!

[@karmalong2075]

My god… for the last two years … each song has been a perfect parallel to my life… this couldn’t have come at a more needed time… The depth of emotion that’s felt in his voice and the choice of instruments… the perfect capture of the feelings within those moments…. Can’t wait to get on stage and throw myself into dance for this.. Never stop!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@LightsCameraActWithAlyssiaD]

Thank you for always putting yourself and your all into every song and performance. The music and lyrics always speak to me and I like sharing your songs with others who can relate as well. Hope to see you play live one day!

[@frankfrank5821]

Johnathan you rock brother keep sharing your emotions through your songs 👍

[@corinnajc]

My gosh!! I have just found this treasure! Where have you been? …I could’ve used you for the cold nights

[@Angel137l]

This song just started playing after I lost my brother wow so emotional & I can't stop listening to all your songs! It keeps me hanging on & continuously fighting for my life!! Thank you!!

[@aleshahills1711]

this song penetrates so deeply...I feel like she's pulling the strings of the soul, I feel like everything inside is turning over

[@blackbutterfly5850]

Just wow. I didn't think I could love your voice more. Something in your music just speaks to something in my soul. ❣️

[@blackbutterfly5850]

@jonathanroymusic I'm watching from West Texas. I have been watching you for a while now and would love to see you perform live, if I ever get that blessing. Not many people come this far over into Texas. ❣️

[@constantacretu2023]

O voce deosebită, inconfundabilă , o melodie grozavă, acestea sunt secretul succesului.

[@19zuzi82]

Your voice so raw, your lyrics so unrefined, your instrument so isolated, and yet everything comes together so perfectly and pinsm me to the wall so painfully with f****** flaming arrows. You are one of a kind.

[@user-mh3hx7eo2b]

Как бы мне хотелось услышать этот голос в живую ,он трогает каждую часть моей души . Удачи Вам и Вашей прекрасной команде. Вы все потрясающе великолепны ❤

[@AngelaDeBartolo]

Wow this brought me to tears! I could feel every stroke of the violin, every beat of the drums, every ivory key with your stunning voice and your background vocal partner moves me as well every time she opens her instrument pure perfection every one of you can make me feel it down to my bones. 💕💕💕😭😭😭🔥🔥🔥

[@stephanie-pf8wl]

love love love

[@stellap6360]

What a remarkable voice you have... I adore the depth of your voice...A special thanks to you tube that proposed you. Every song is like a treasure!!!❤️

[@jonathanroyofficial]

Thank you so much Stella 🙂, JR

[@samuelriveraserrano]

My take is this. This song talks about the struggle with alcohol problems and how hard it is. Love the part where the song said "I'm fighting my demons in the dark", the fight for most people with alcohol addiction is daily. A lot of times they keep it a secret and try to hide it "with another good excuse" and maybe to "fill this emptiness inside". Is a very hard, let me say that again very hard to win this fight that's why he is "barley hanging on". We need to learn to express our self and let others to help us. Alcohol addiction and any other form of addiction, drains a big part of our lives, they are coping mechanism that means that we can learn how to change them. This song talks about it beautiful. I great part of the song is at the minute 3:25 when the violin gets intense, that represents the back and forward fight of the addiction and how desperate we can fill. Thanks Jonathan Roy for this amazing song, i know it will touch the heart of thousands of people even more i hope millions.

[@musicmandz]

your songs deserves to be in Hollywood movies 👌

[@jonathanroyofficial]

fingers crossed :) JR

[@n.bartamonika3357]

I don't know English, I don't understand what the song is about, I'm writing these few lines with a translator, but you can still fall in love with this song... It's all the stuff of my heart.. It's an incredible feeling.. Amazing sound, fantastic band! Thank you for this experience!

[@b.bailey8244]

So much soul and musicianship in every one of these musicians and singers - and then... his voice; the cry of the soul... and the lyrics hitting hard and not afraid to be vulnerable and help out a whole lot of people know they're not alone. 💔♥

[@soukainaanajjar1834]

Wow nothing to say the real talent show up thank you for this masterpeace 🇲🇦

[@janetrodriguez8304]

I love this guy it is just amazing when he sing , but the people around him it is just perfect every one is just a pleasure to heard the music ♥️♥️

[@charlottes209]

Jonathan simplemente perfecto ,eres un grande de la música 🎶 😘😘🇦🇷

[@danielcalder66]

Man's got a voice that creates goosebumps 🔥🙏

[@fineweaver]

I heard this for the first time today. I really love it and it just hit my top five Jonathan Roy tunes.

[@granthowlett1487]

Oh crikey, summarises my feelings. Great Mr Roy

[@me_Stanka]

I love a bunch of these great people. Incredibly good energy coming from you guys . Tears in my eyes. I'm touched as always. Thank you and sending lots of love ❤️.

[@Atena2242]

Дякую!💗🙏🙏🙏 Jonathan, I love your songs, your voice, your creativity. Thank you so much for this song! It is very timely for me.💗💗💗

[@jonathanroyofficial]

Thank you so much Atena...lots of love back from Canada. JR

[@bluesguy6380]

Greatness just runs in your family.

[@vanessabatistadeandrade2667]

21 days, in my perception, it speaks of the moment of listening to the internal voices, of re-elaboration of oneself and the necessary confrontations for the changes. Time and will can and should make a difference, because they represent the stage of fighting the immediate desires that appear as internal demons, which at other times would be welcome because there were no perspectives. Finally, we see that Jonathan Roy sings about an act of personal love, because it is the first step towards another, sings about when we subject ourselves to the necessary transformations because we realize how valuable it is to receive affection and security from those who love us despite everything. . And that's why we meet with ourselves, to reassess our path and submit ourselves to a personal revolution to be worthy of living love fully. Congratulations Jonathan Roy and band for the beautiful work.👏👏👏👏👏👏😍😍😍😍😍😍💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@IsabelTourigny]

beautiful, and Kim Richardson is amazing !

[@SarahDCordo]

Jonathan when you’re singer with much emotion, magnificent

[@stephanieortiz8187]

My gosh, my sincere respect for your music and your emotion to the music, I feel every inch of your lyrics, love all your music

[@jonathanroyofficial]

Thank you Stephanie, that is very kind of you. JR

[@anwaribraham6651]

I just wanted to express my love to your voice and songs, you're literally my favourite singer. But this song hit me so different, I've been through a lot this year. And I felt every single word you said. I'm barely hanging on to this life I used to love. Thank you so much for being on earth with us Jonathan. You sing to my soul. ❤

[@adelachurrianajota]

Me encanta este hombre cantando y la voz preciosa que tienes ❤❤❤

[@mattroy2772]

A Roy with an amazing voice! Love it... must be my Dads blood. Love this man ty

[@shadyfar8073]

Pray for your love once and the ones who lost there way

[@thomaslasalle4538]

This guy has never sung a song I didn't love you ❤❤❤

[@jonathanroyofficial]

thank you Thomas, JR

[@barbarabranam8682]

Awesome AGAIN YOU are an amazing singer💕🔥🔥🔥🙏🙏💓💓

[@yohannamedina2720]

OMG!!!! I'm speechless 😍

[@laurences3685]

I discovered Jonathan Roy and was absolutely amazed by his melodies and voice

[@isabelpeiro5639]

Simplemente bello 🤍🫶.. Enhorabuena! Cada tema es poesía para mi alma ❤️

[@keydelgado1356]

Blessings for all people who is reading this ❤... ❤JONATHAN ROY❤

[@skyler1559]

You are wonderful. You must have been there done that. I lost my oldest Nicholas 9-3-83 10-15-21. His brother Derrick 12-15-91 12-10-13. They always have the right song's at the right time! Amen brother.... momma D

[@pelangocha1358]

That feeling in your voice! You are giving so many people the gift of putting their pain, angst, loneliness into words! Definitely the heart wrenching betrayal of the person you need the most stepping away from you when you are at your worst and desperately needing a bit of comfort, a solid person to give you a ray of hope! What a raw, intense song! And what a voice!

[@MariaMaria-gn4qy]

Woww beautiful voice handsome man 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@kimberlymoore4824]

I love his music 😍

[@Theteresamaria]

Can't. Wait. For. This. 🙌🏻😍🎶🎶🎶

[@staceycholip4391]

Every single time you release a song its exactly what I'm going through in my life!!!! I love your music at every stage of my life. You've saved my life over and over!!!!

[@stephaniesmith397]

He makes the power behind these emotions look effortless. What an amazing beautiful voice! Amazing job!!

[@handsoff02]

He is one of the best, his lyrics, His voice 🙌🏼❤️

[@fishkjk]

W.O.W. ohhh the sorrows of addiction... deep song. Keep it up, your music is beautiful and meaningful 💜

[@gwortman3515]

Self Love is God's love ❤️ and blessings....I love you Mr. Roy.

[@joycepereira5953]

I haven't felt pleasure in doing anything for a long time, even listening to a song but when I found this singer that changed a bit.

[@Mihgrin]

Классная песня - вокал и инструменталка прям топ🎵🔥✊🏼 Classy song! Great Vocals and instrumental part! 🔥🔥

[@nadjibmahieddine7307]

no matter how much the song , the sound or the voice is sad , i'm always happy when hearing you , much love from North Africa

[@micaelacarrizo5595]

Te amoooooo. Kiss from Argentina

[@Skinny42384]

How this group of people has come together to make some of the most amazing, heartfelt music is beautiful. The rawness of the lyrics and the videos… beyond words. Thank you for your beautiful songs. I don’t go a day without listening to you. ❤❤❤

[@rosiidesouza]

Eu sou tão apaixonada pela voz do Jonathan desde a primeira vez que ouvi. Mais uma vez tudo perfeito e é sempre um prazer imenso te ouvir.

[@dianelovelace5992]

U have me as a listener and a fan. Follow your family. Be proud. Can’t wait to see u in concert

[@rachelleeluckie]

Omg!!! Once again. Another masterpiece

[@jonathanroyofficial]

Thank you Rachel for the support:) JR

[@heikesokmen6006]

Das Lied ist unglaublich es passt alles perfekt zusammen du und Kim und auch alles anderen mir laufen Schauer die ganze Zeit über meinen Rücken ,mach weiter so bitte

[@heikesokmen6006]

Ich kann es kaum erwarten !

[@yazminalfarogonzalez6950]

with your voice always!! You awake an Explosión of emotions in my being!! Tanks so much for sharing Jonathan!!😍🥰😘😘

[@alessialerario1743]

Can't wait for it😍

[@antonia5402]

A masterpiece, so powerfully charged with emotions, strong words and your performance, a powerful voice and lyrics filled with emotions that you successfully convey with your performance and reach straight to the heart and soul... once again congratulations, great song, continue to spread emotions so realistically, easily and convincingly through lyrics and music... you certainly touched me and I believe all those who follow you!!!! Thank you for that!!! 😊👌👏🙏🏻🥰❣️

[@chang8859]

He's a true artist. Thank you~~~!

[@paulagarcia4982]

Acompañando tu crecimiento, sigues sorprendiendo. Magnífica!!

[@wearingorbentertainment716]

this may seem like a strange thing to say, but thank you for pouring all of your pain into this beautiful art. what it does for some of us is truly irreplaceable. you've helped me and likely many others to not give up and throw life away and i thought you should know that.

[@Olijoan]

Great song PERFECT as always and... I loooove your voice 👍 Congratulation Jonathan Roy! 👍👍 💓 💓 💓 💓

[@OleandaM]

Another song that left me in tears. 😭😭😭❤❤❤ I love you so much, man. You deserve everything. ❤ Your songs so important, cuz it touches people heart. And that's SO important. Thank you. For everything. ❤

[@shannonpearson2589]

You're amazing. You capture the deep emotions in our souls and find a way to mesmerize us with our own pain. It's beautifully captivating. 💜🌻

[@robinsnelling5108]

You make me feel safe in my feelings When I listened to your lyrics and voice Thank you, I don’t feel so alone

[@carolinvjasabel1898]

Te veo y quedó emocionadisima quiero ir y quedarme en Canadá

[@paulrose4735]

There is a lot I could say analytically about the lyrical content, but I'd rather first focus on the power of the raw emotion of the vocal performance that pours out of this song. This is where Jonathan excels, and really demonstrates controlled aggression in the extreme engagements. Done badly you can really hurt your voice doing this but listening to this everything is in balance and deliberate, so I think he's not going any place that isn't measured and so is unharmful. 'Lost' is a more universal song in that the content feels easier to palate, in a genuine desire from the narrator to help someone else, whereas here the narrator is struggling with a darkness that can destroy others, and drag them down into their abyss with them, and the song is that cry for help which, should you ever hear it, you should be wary to respond to. People in this position often need - obviously - professional help - and the narrator is talking about getting that help. But who hasn't heard these voices, and responded, with compassion, empathy and an attempt to be there and heal another? At least the narrator knows and acknowledges the nature of this 'void-filling' - this attempt to prop yourself up by using someone else. 'I would have used in the wrong times' is as close to that admission and self realisation as the storyteller gets, without realising using other people in any times is inherently self serving and a problem. The voice of addiction, the abusiveness that can come from that, of others and the self, bleeds out of this song like the suppurating nature of the soul wounds it attempts to convey. By the end you are left blowing out a breath you didn't know you'd held, and hoping the storyteller gets through those 21 days and beyond. Top storytelling you hope isn't too autobiographical, if painful to listen to on an emotional level.

[@Bilgisay_1907]

Love it

[@aleshahills1711]

please, never stop, your voice is designed to give people life.