Labi Siffre - My Song

[@wotsitalabowt]

Fabulous song, no wonder Labi Siffre gets covered and sampled a lot. He's exceptional. And he has a groove, even when there are no drums or bass.

[@fucker661]

Of course he does. Hell listen to i got the blues

[@TheGoldenEgg-GAMING]

For some reason I feel like this song would become a cooler song than it already is if it had a slap bass in the background

[@funky35791]

I don’t wonder hahah get it kamdndkckLalamakkd

[@jebmenace132]

The piano substitutes as the bass

[@shoyohinata4544]

@@TheGoldenEgg-GAMING Yea maybe but It's more intimate without it. It's an acoustic ballad and a slap bass might ruin the intimacy a little

[@timenator9]

I had a good vibe on kanye, but then I searched up this original and it just speaks to me, almost makes me tear up

[@oisinlavelle5262]

Same yo

[@warrenbuffett875]

Same bro this song has something different

[@revolverocelot1726]

Same man this song making me feel so many emotions

[@TycoBox]

he uses many samples from other song, like bound 2

[@noahboddie3482]

I thought I was the only one, heard it during a stream and it hit me something strong

[@DJROOT_]

"this is my song and no one can take it away" *famous last words*

[@lucaswang4808]

lol ikr

[@darrellzazueta9081]

🤦🤦🤦

[@prime.7562]

‘‘This is my song no one can take it away'' Kanye: Are you Sure About That

[@SuperMDGOLD]

Kanye took it away and we all know it's his song now

[@razorkortex3426]

LMAOOO

[@kengrand5445]

This song makes me feel so sad, hopeful & optimistic for no reason..songs like this that make you feel emotions are true musical gems

[@rabh1082]

Same

[@chchwoman9960]

It's his voice that does it I think. I was a fan of Labi in the early 70s but had completely forgotten about him

[@anthonyvines4726]

I can't listen to this song without 😪

[@elALEXPvPs]

Pfp….

[@deleted-something]

yea

[@Pearcey80]

Beautiful song and Kanye tastefully sampled it in "I Wonder", people need to stop comparing the two and appreciate the artists on their own merits

[@Mike-tn8jo]

amen

[@bassreeves2410]

one is trash, the other is a jewel still undiscovered by the masses.

[@mrspacebaconlover1402]

@@bassreeves2410 the 'masses' probably don't know 'I Wonder'. It's a very niche song in Kanye's discography. Both are beautiful in their own merit, get off your high horse.

[@AstroSully]

I mean Kanye wouldn't even have I wonder without this. He created a great piece. But the original is the original. Nothing beats it.

[@fucker661]

No we don't

[@mysterym6757]

This guy is singlehandedly propping up the entirety of the music industry. His sampled songs are just SO good.

[@Sophisticatedhorse]

Everyone is here 5 years ago talking about I wonder, and I only heard it this month

[@mr.mk7323]

​@@Sophisticatedhorse same

[@steezycarson6037]

@@mr.mk7323that’s interesting that I Wonder is getting popular on TikTok and stuff. Has always been one of my favorite Kanye songs so that’s cool

[@josephheckmann4334]

⁠​⁠@@steezycarson6037 Same here it was the first song that really got me into Kanye and it has and always will be one of my favorites

[@meepersZLMfriends]

There’s also “My Name Is…” by Eminem (sample “I Got The…” by Labi Sifffe)

[@darkozampini253]

I think this song will fit perfectly the end of my life…just peace and love in everything and everywhere. Thank you Labi for making such a timeless masterpiece

[@noob64_0thatsme8]

hes not dead

[@darkozampini253]

@@noob64_0thatsme8 Oh damn I was sure he died many years ago, my bad. Thanks for the clarification🙏🏼

[@francisdedumo3323]

I think so too

[@Skyeor_Gojo]

@@darkozampini253personally, For me? I don’t nessessarily live my life the way Most do, And I’m happy with that. I didn’t have the help that I needed in school, Although I still got to the end of school and entered college. Did Life didn’t pan out as planned? No, Of course not Yk what I did? I did it my way At my end I want Frank sinatras My Way at my funeral

[@darkozampini253]

@@Skyeor_Gojo Love your comment, and I also love people that find them personal and unique way to live this journey called life. Also, you mentioned a big masterpiece of a song that makes perfect sense with what you said! I have no idea of who you are, but I'm sure you and I would have gotten along great🤝🏼 P.S. Big up for your profile picture, BOTW one of the best games I've ever played in my entire life💯😉

[@ramyosman6479]

So many emotions. What a beautiful song. Whoever is reading this thank you for existing I love you.

[@agh5405]

I love you too, and i love Kanye too

[@sammmyjones8627]

Right back at you brother

[@vincedesalalaha2281]

Bro what

[@dasmensch2317]

Thanks man you too.

[@utufxsu]

@@agh5405 “That didn’t age so well.”

[@Rewina7]

wow this is a fucking great song, kanye really has a ''wonderful'' ear for samples.

[@AayushVarma18]

+Rewina7 "I Wonder" how he found out about it!

[@Kabodanki]

+Aayush Varma knowing the sample isn't the baddest, the baddest part is about using it

[@ColossalZonko]

do any of you know how to write English? not even one of you three made a correct sentence.

[@Taxidermistification]

+mathias de potter Do you know how to begin sentences with capital letters?

[@AayushVarma18]

mathias de potter​ I'm not sure what's wrong with my sentence.

[@flixtor0474]

does anyone feel nostalgic when he says “ and i wonder “ but you don’t know where you’ve heard it before

[@JamesReviews]

Probably Kanye I wonder

[@charlielowther9109]

It sounds like it could be in a Disney film

[@sdreizon3710]

Every 19s

[@adejuwonojo6793]

Nut in me NOW HERE BOTCH RIGHT NOW

[@eshim3961]

You heard it from Kanye before he went cray cray.

[@jakegaming898]

MAN , this song is a masterpiece , your voice is just magical , it's kinda familiar , it gives me vibes of a place where im always safe , kinda like heaven in cartoons , with fluffy clouds and all , this is the best song ever

[@everettdudley3550]

The clouds taste like candy, there are rainbows everywhere, all the angels by the golden gate carry harps, all that changes about you is you get a halo, and wings, you can fly almost anywhere, you can find anywhere you can think of, and all the people closest to you meet you as soon as you enter, it is bliss in its happiest form

[@lock1278]

He's a legend. he's done so many massive hits but no one mentions him for some reason. I think his biggest hit was "something inside so strong"

[@cooladam6670]

"It's been so long since someone could make me cry". Powerful lyric

[@CharlieND]

I have to admit, like many people I first heard this song when Kanye sampled it. While I love "I Wonder", I'm glad I went out of my way to listen to the original song as well. This song is simply beautiful. It brings me close to tears, and I'm not ashamed to admit that.

[@James-nz5iw]

Good for you man👍

[@plasticwrapcharlie]

This song is much more beautiful to me, but props to Kanye man I probably never would have heard this song if not for him (and probably his mama or aunty or something, someone he knew had it on the shelf, I just know it)

[@hsum4]

This is my song And no one can take it away It's been so long, but now you're here, Here to stay And I wonder if you know what it means To find your dreams come true This is my song And no one can make it a lie It's been so long since someone Could make me cry And I wonder if you know what it means To laugh as tears go by I may not always sing in tune And sometimes you don't hear me But you don't have to be near me To know that I'm singing This is my song And nothing can make it die It's been so long and it's stronger I know why And I wonder if you really, really know That as long as I live I will sing my song for you

[@Trekzity]

Yh

[@emoryq9635]

@pb who the fuck asked

[@ceilingfane7633]

​​@pb bro is replying to a 6 yr old comment thinking It will do something 💀

[@Gamblinggarbage]

lol today gang

[@jtcoop40]

@@Gamblinggarbage ayoooo

[@alejandromejia7887]

"To laugh as tears go by"❤

[@fighting3209]

something special about this man's music.

[@SPRIIN7]

Kanye didn't take it. He honoured it and added to it.

[@user-bf7qv6yb6w]

Menesh it’s called sampling dumbass

[@xplrspc5952]

Menesh r u sped

[@NiteRacer]

facts OP

[@fucker661]

Added crap synth to it

[@JoaoCancelo1]

Holy shit you predicted it

[@3legreg]

His voice is so comforting and innocent

[@zacksomething2302]

The song : 😊 🦋 ✨ The record label : 👹

[@Spl6sh]

Right 😂

[@cloudleoricrivera5010]

Brainrot

[@dawsond4123]

@@cloudleoricrivera5010 sigmas who know ->💀

[@angry_munci8308]

@@cloudleoricrivera5010how tf is this brainrot

[@carlosortegaart]

One of the most beautiful songs ever created

[@The_cube762]

yes

[@nemikoso]

agreed

[@jontaylor8188]

You really think so Or just need a thumbs up

[@thomaskeegan8316]

So simple, so pure..a joy Thank you Labi.

[@jorgemcguitarhero]

"this is my song. And nothing can make it die. Its been so long, and its stronger, I know why." Indeed Mr. Siffre, indeed.

[@mr.sponge7524]

If you’re reading this comment, keep the hard work up for your dreams, and soon you’ll find your dreams come true.

[@thepanlanman998]

Everyone says to follow your dreams and to aspire for great things, but I'm yet to see a comment on how this can cost everything with no reward. I've been trying to be a musician and the only way I can whilst being able to reliably sustain myself is to join the goddamn military. I need to sell my soul to a group who's beliefs drastically conflict mine to have a chance to achieve my dreams. No gives advice on what to do then, when we cant achieve what we thought we were put on this dying planet to do and know that we're not giving a positive impact to anyone. I'm not trying to diminish the message, I'm legitimately asking for advice on the inverse of your comment, because people either won't or can't do so.

[@mr.sponge7524]

@@thepanlanman998 if you want to be a musician practice find videos, don’t give up, you’ve gone too far already there’s no point throwing all that to garbage everyone says “Practice makes Perfect” they are right. I think you could be a great musician if you try looking on how the greatest musician’s do it and try to copy it Maybe you’ll find a way that for you.

[@winshinyi81]

:)

[@lucky_overdrive4426]

Thanks ima go get chased naked in the dark by a clown

[@BrotherBroosh]

@@mr.sponge7524 "Practice makes progress" - Frida Kalho (The clone high version not the actual Frida)

[@Perseus5]

Old classic songs sound beautiful. I wish the quality of songs like back in the day still existed.

[@mikleTheGoofster]

I love that last note. It gives me chills every time, but in a good way.

[@cantforgetyou]

I really love this song. Super emotional melody!!!!

[@bobhelbig]

This is the most beautiful song I've heard in a long time.

[@JackEidDelay]

When I hear this song I am instantly reminded of my Grandmother who unfortunately passed on thanksgiving a few years back. Even if she never listened to it I still deal a connection with her and this wonderful tune.

[@moshigirI]

man this song goes deep for you then

[@comicducks7747]

Damn, what a beautiful song. I’m glad that Labi Siffre is getting credit from songs that sampled his wonderful music.

[@estebanjuarez9888]

Definitely one if not the best song ever made, it's not just empty words, it's life and happiness and sadness made into amazing vocals and instrumental music

[@paranoidandroid1997]

BEAUTIFUL the only bad thing is that it ends.

[@dangerpillow5234]

His voice is so beautiful and calming

[@Firecracker51]

I know it's golden

[@ari.2406]

Thank god that Puma ad brought me here. Great music.

[@artantic]

Joe la puma?

[@DiamondBoy26]

If you would’ve listened to Kanye, you would’ve been here over a decade ago. But anyways great to have you here.

[@mortezz1268]

@@DiamondBoy26 this video literally got uploaded 5 years ago

[@DiamondBoy26]

@@mortezz1268 So Kanye couldn't have used it as a sample, is that what you are saying? Because this song was originally released in 1972. Upload date is not always the same as release date. Kanye used this in "I Wonder" which was released in 2007.

[@mortezz1268]

@@DiamondBoy26 no it's not what I said but you said you could've been HERE 10 years ago

[@princessc.j.6192]

I've been living on my own since I was 19 , parents left for Kansas, I didn't wanna go, music is the only thing keeping me alive, and I kinda look like him, so this hits me a little more closer then most and I love tht, at 34, I always sing and have music on, u can take everything else away, but u can't make me stop singing ever

[@yyungpp2785]

Keep playing music. Keep making music. Keep writing words. Keep kissing your lover. Keep washing your back. Keep walking. 10 years from now. You’ll been living dreams everyday

[@ThoughtfulStoic]

The reason this song hits the feels ia that it's very human. Man we are all here and we all wonder about it all...

[@treborngoochdelamarxvi9775]

This hits right in the feels. 😔

[@LukSoba]

YUN LI - WE GOLD

[@angiesanity]

I love the nostalgia and comfort this song brings. Definitely going to enjoy the song until the end of my days

[@alexdekelbaum3349]

this song is so personal to me and i think about it all the time. i dont think any song has touched me like this one

[@aralsea1]

Tell us more please.

[@DewyTheBigBoy]

this makes me feel like everyone has something to bring to the table

[@kingofthegalaxy6438]

Especially Austrian painter.

[@HaveANiceDayLol.]

@@kingofthegalaxy6438 Brings the third reich to France

[@kingofthegalaxy6438]

@@Thisisnot105 well I like ye more

[@pradabears]

@@kingofthegalaxy6438and i like kanye more

[@Uranium0967]

because everyone does

[@EGK_edits]

"This is my song And no one can take it away" Damn bro

[@kingofthegalaxy6438]

"Kanye West enters the chat"

[@CybulDot]

Except it wasn't taken away, Both songs coexist.

[@EGK_edits]

@@CybulDot ik lol

[@Obstsalatissimo]

wow, dig how the bass guitar builds up to dancing around the root like astaire under a rainbow

[@Connaldoc_cooks]

This man has carried so many rappers career

[@lilliefan1305]

Fr

[@neevanasad4776]

Luv u bb❤

[@Dappis]

I wonder slaps but this that kinda shit you just cry to as you reminisce about life. Some of the prettiest chords I've ever heard.

[@houseisforthesoul]

Beautiful Song - from the moment of its inception it has transcended all of our existence - it will continue to exist for many years and this is his song

[@The_Mythical_Potato]

These musicians need more recognition, big rappers making banks by sampling their songs 😢

[@danielrossi1277]

I need more music like this, I think everyone does. So wholesome, it has sadness and happiness intertwined.

[@ChadFreeman757]

This is the 3376ᵗʰ most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. ❤️

[@edwardredmond1969]

one of his best songs. full of feeling.

[@TheRealJustAGuy]

This song is the embodiment of “I heard this in a long car ride when I was a child” just going to a trip with ur entire family, grandparents cousins. Uncles and aunts even some of ur friends however….. you forget about it you remember the trip fondly but not the long parts you go on with life and eventually you hear the same song then you remember the trip with a even bigger amount of nostalgia.

[@stkvictor]

J. Cole and the Dreamer team really did some solid work on sharing this song with us. Also Kanye West is a freaking genius of music, to hear this song and think about sampling the way he did it, making one of my all time favorite songs. Everything leading up to me hearing this masterpiece, i thank those guys for making me hear those type of songs

[@TakeCareOfYourself7]

what did cole and dreamer do

[@stkvictor]

@@TakeCareOfYourself7 search on youtube J Cole - THE DREAMER, its a video about his Puma Shoes, on the video this song is played, and this is how i found out about it. Of Course i knew and love i Wonder from Kanye, but never really heard the original one, and on THE DREAMER video was the first time

[@djderaj3021]

Must be gen z, long before j Cole, this song was used on kanye's song; I wonder

[@stkvictor]

@@djderaj3021 yes like i said, kanye was the one i Heard It first, but It was a sample not the actual song dumbass

[@Zarroxius]

@@djderaj3021 he just said he knew about the sample before lol

[@theducklord777]

This song makes me want to sing along, which doesn’t usually happen ❤

[@theredbread9584]

I am chronically in love with this song

[@Ybs5981]

what a beautiful song!

[@mrstardian]

The part at 2:31 always gives me so many chills the part at 3:41 and forward also gives me so many chills.

[@welx.musica]

this song always reminds me of that one particular time when I was with my father and my grandpa on the balcony of the house while we were watching a very beautiful orange sunset, it was surreal to look at that everytime I remember it I feel nostalgia, loneliness, bittersweet happiness. if I could go back to that time I would everytime. It was one of the best moments that I felt peace and love.

[@RandomThumbVids]

People are saying Kanye is a genius for this man's soulful song? Nah, this guy is why you like that song so much.

[@v777aru]

you got it wrong fella!! people call kanye genius for how he finds songs and how he make them fit in his song in his raps to fit in.. we call kanye as genius for his mind work on sampling these absolutely beautiful soul songs.

[@CoolOnes5150]

Kanye paid him and put him on the map this song was recorded in 1972 But those 50-60s R&B artists got ripped off with cover versions of their songs, and publishing. That was common practice no one ever accused Pat Boone of ripping people off with cover versions of songs-- Did they

[@Bucko_O]

Someone has to make a 1 hour version of this.. Like I can listen to this song forever!

[@2muchtyme24]

The NBA commerical on the future for past/present/future draft picks brought me here.

[@SmallSmellyToes]

Same

[@terajstarr433]

Beautiful voice thanks Labi❤

[@spookyjuice5856]

idk why, but this song reminds me of my brother it makes me happy he’s sick but he’s getting better now so i’m happy, it’s been so long we do meet from time to time now but it feels awkward for some reason. i wish he never got sick

[@ken3dy828]

I wanna thank Ye, for introducing me to this beautiful song. Thats it. God bless all of you❤

[@mangomonster2550]

Verse 1] This is my song And no one can take it away It's been so long, but now you're here Here to stay And I wonder if you know what it means To find you dreams come true [Verse 2] This is my song And no one can make it a lie It's been so long since someone Could make me cry And I wonder if you know what it means To laugh as tears go by [Chorus] I may not always sing in tune And sometimes you don't hear me But you don't have to be near me To know that I'm singing [Verse 3] This is my song And nothing can make it die It's been so long and it's stronger I know why And I wonder if you really, really know That as long as I live, I will sing my song for you [Chorus] I may not always sing in tune And sometimes you don’t hear me But you don’t have to be near me To know that I’m singing [Verse 3] This is my song And nothing can make it die It’s been so long and it’s stronger I know why And I wonder if you really, really know That as long as I live, I will sing my song [Outro] That as long as I live, I will sing my song That as long as I live, I will sing my song for you

[@whippedcreamvibes1734]

ty

[@sauce_sav]

3:09 honestly this was genius, immediately thought “to you” and then he drops it at the very end

[@michaelskurski912]

This album is such a gorgeous relaxing record

[@teko_lol]

We Gold.

[@thabudmaster]

of course Kanye brought me here, I'm so glad he did....wow! \o/

[@mgpplushvideos2556]

This song reminds me of my grandpa who was recently passed away so listening to this song always makes me tear up.

[@jjjjjjjjj731]

IVE BEEN WAITING ON THIS MY WHOLE LIFE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯💯💯

[@tayfuny824]

Goose bumps everytime i hear it 🙌

[@eco4458]

"And I wonder" gets me

[@monkeypantsgaming]

My dad died over a year ago, and this makes me cry as one of not a lot of songs that trigger memories of him. His songs are gems to the music community and I hope everyone can agree.

[@NunoOliveira14]

Amazing song, really good stuff

[@christopherhoughton6500]

He never made a bad album.

[@drewfromyay882]

Some day this is going to be a more popular song than the Kanye sample.

[@sniffmuse1]

I really love this song. ... much emotion from you Mr Siffre.is beautiful

[@Iceteamix]

I am currently listening to this since I lost most of my friends and now starting to get depressed. This will most probably help me

[@jonlucgermain]

So this is the man responsible for blessing my childhood.

[@LBucks]

This song actually bring back my old childhood back back when I was 6 me and my mom vibed to this song and me and my mom would be silly all the time, ahh good memories

[@Daniroblox69]

i love this song so much i dont have words of how much i love this this brought me to tears.

[@akiravelicka8363]

sampling is so beautiful. Imagine how many people would have never find out about this song if it wasn't for kanye. Sampling allow obscure and old works of art to not be forgotten by time and be discovered by newer generations who wouldn't have known it otherwise

[@pbmadeit4658]

idk why but this song just brings tears into my eyes..

[@pro_yt5476]

The song can not be replaced 😔😭

[@alattino]

Kanye brought me here, what a beautiful song

[@Dbzmania089]

I love this song❤

[@teeqtoque939]

Love in less than 5 minutes.

[@SammieDeeXL]

This is so sad and beautiful at the same time

[@Ammiad]

And the award for most creative song name goes to...

[@zerochasis]

Wow. What a song. Fantastic.

[@NaveeSeal]

this song should absolutely be used as the ending tune to a movie or something. Like picture this. the protagonist has finally won, and now they can retire and live in peace, and they're sitting on a cliff watching the sun set over the ocean with the ones they love.

[@im...toafflegd1735]

Im gonna say it. This is his song, and even if Kanye sampled it, it's not his song, it's a sample, it will be a sample, forever. Cry.

[@CRAX20s]

This song makes me feel into the zone of the Old days

[@DOA_KAI]

FR

[@Albert_1_of_Belgium]

Crazy that Yetiler himself sompled this😢😢❤❤

[@aimeemacdn]

beautiful.

[@ErtogrulEyvazov217]

Bring this song back this summerr ☀️☀️

[@iambibekz835]

Hidden treasure 💙

[@riblit77]

Fidde did amazing work on this

[@zachgilliam1259]

it makes all of us feel good vibes

[@Trujillo9560]

My nephew used to cry when I sang this to him, he’s 7 now 💪🏾

[@sirecartier7881]

you're showing him the good stuff.

[@julesf1904]

A true strong song full of emotions, it's dedicated to someone but who ? His child i guess ?

[@darpur5469]

Really? Do you have any source?

[@julesf1904]

@@darpur5469 nope but "That as long as I live I will sing my song for you" 🤷‍♂️ I see a double sense song

[@julesf1904]

Not for his child because he was in relationship with a man since he was 19 🧐

[@darpur5469]

@@julesf1904 omg I've never knew thank you so much

[@md61211]

One of his 2 husbands that he lived with together? Or maybe both of them.