Leon Bridges - Sweeter (Live At Gold Diggers) ft. Terrace Martin

"Sweeter" by Leon Bridges featuring Terrace Martin live at Gold Diggers
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Lyrics:
Hoping for a life more sweeter
Instead I’m just a story repeating
Why do I fear with skin dark as night?
Can’t feel peace with those judging eyes
#LeonBridges #Sweeter #GoldDiggers

[@zoen]

Whenever someone likes this comment, I'll come back to listen to this masterpiece

[@sbs4477]

Acoustic versions of songs have a rare uniqueness that resonates with the soul. 💪🔥🔥💯

[@gque1685]

Yeah go listen to Jacob Banks (Mercy) on Colors channel

[@buzzdriverable]

🙏🏾

[@StereoChimps]

yeah man ! i feel the same, im a musician and most of songs sometimes are written from a acustic guitar before the whole produced and mix inside your empty room, so i guess thats what this huge feeling comes from !!

[@r-erin2go380]

I always prefer live stripped down acoustic, it resonates like nothing else can. Leon brings me to a different time on this earth and not many musicians do that to me. His soul is in every word, note 🎷🎶🎙 he is HOPE for us all 💜

[@RicoG_405]

Anything acoustic from Chris stapelton

[@sashamccormick2928]

Why is everyone sleeping on this? It's a masterpiece, I don't understand how it doesn't have more views.

[@ebonywhyte615]

He we're n

[@dougmcghee6344]

Agreed

[@buckleybarratt5230]

Yo Sash, we ain't sleepin' on nothin'. Can feel this one down in my bones.

[@PanaMaJwaaRd]

Cuz ppl rather listen to lil baby ... “get outta bed when i wake up” ... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@oyelancelot8320]

Not everyone appreciates art in its true form, darling

[@christianevans7163]

He makin that sax cryyyy!!! This is a hell of a duet.

[@Cejay4real]

Damn homie, this song messed me up. Marines don't cry but this song had my eyes sweating a little, respect.

[@joselase6894]

Didn't get issued those tears Marine. Pick them up and put them back into your pocket.

[@bb5461]

Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@covenantcounseling4529]

Healing tears!!!

[@aaronnichols9444]

Same here man. We just need the enemy to think we don’t cry, empathy and sadness are natural emotions. Embrace them!

[@kevinwest7458]

Humans are born to cry.......

[@melaniebottorff]

Leon is always evolving. He’s brilliant with his words and music. He is so deep.

[@amyj.grunder4412]

Completely agree! Lived him since River, and his songs are lyrical genius!

[@jaydickey1049]

His wonderful voice is otherworldly.....

[@lorraynecorre8635]

Please God please let everyone understand we're all the same, loving our children , we're all different colours, faiths, one enemy, wake up

[@tooncutter5805]

Music just doesn't get sweeter than this, absolutely transcendent and a pure privilege to get to listen to it.

[@likhobayabongamosana3824]

When the Sax came in ❤️ there was some comfort I don't know how but yeah and honestly your music Sir is amazing. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@rootsdubz]

True, very true. Sax has a certain warmth to it.

[@thabisomsimang90]

Haow mkhaya, sisonke kanti la😂 beautiful music this

[@tshepomokhadi9052]

It completely summed it up nicely

[@nomfundobuthelezi9100]

Just amazing 👏

[@epictnt]

People who love music, always find the ones who love to make it. This is everything..........

[@gordonballard8222]

Lost a great friend last week and have played this song hundreds of times Ive cried many tears to this song Music heals. Love it.

[@TURTLES231]

Sorry for your loss

[@kathleenpohlman9727]

Hope you are healing

[@RicoG_405]

Rest in peace to your friend man. May we reunite one day with the beautiful souls we lose during this life..

[@RicoG_405]

dang man i replied to your comment 3 months ago, and now I'm back cause i lost a good friend this week also. Life's a trip man

[@user-zz4wj8hq1z]

Condolences to you. Stay strong and be encouraged. God got you. 🕊️

[@cassie19505]

Hoping for a life more sweeter Instead I'm just a story repeating Why do I fear with skin dark as night? Can't feel peace with those judging eyes I thought we moved on from the darker days Did the words of the King disappear in the air Like a butterfly? Somebody should hand you a felony 'Cause you stole from me My chance to be Hoping for a life more sweeter Instead I'm just a story repeating Why do I fear with skin dark as night? Can't feel peace with those judging eyes The tears of my Mother rain, rain over me My sisters and my brothers sing, sing over me And I wish I had another day But it's just another day Hoping for a life more sweeter Instead I'm just a story repeating Why do I fear with skin dark as night? Can't feel peace with those judging eyes Hoping for a life more sweeter

[@gloriaalee1246]

cassandra didn’t know this was written in response to George Floyd’s murder.

[@bluecollar58]

Thank you

[@rafitchaable]

Beautiful

[@melissaphillips3088]

Thank you for this. His words are powerful!!

[@loraineelliott6100]

Thank you

[@ashleebrookec]

Thank god you’re here Leon!! You’re just what the world needs, some real, soulful, raw amazing talent. Just absolutely out of this world😍

[@Anna8765]

his voice is so naturally sweet, so unique.

[@leo3396]

What an amazing performance. Just gorgeous. His voice is like velvet. The sax adds to it so elegantly. There were parts where the saxophone sounded like it was crying. What a beautiful job. 💕

[@theplugggyoplug296]

This song is all about Change. Having a burning desire to change for the better but failing due to circumstances. It's a story of most black people all over the world...before we reach our success we have to go through a thorny road while barefooted.

[@marthals89]

This song makes me cry, it's so so powerful

[@leratolaka5586]

I listen to this song everyday ... so much so I have fallen in love with the saxophone 😭❤️ ... this is just amazing ... showing love from South Africa 🇿🇦 🇿🇦🇿🇦

[@bobbytrink1793]

Everything about this is simply on a different level.

[@jescuz1]

Leon I just love you more and more. You’re so beautiful 🌻 and that 🎷 is heavenly. What a gift to the world.

[@give_grace]

Thank you Bridges and Martin, for such a beautiful performance. Brought tears to my eyes.

[@tayloralexander4771]

Me too

[@heathermaclean6826]

Everytime i ball my eyes out!! He is amazing !thank you!❤

[@fatuma2954]

This touched my soul DEEP. Music for the Soul....

[@kennygold217]

Me too family like a angel singing to you

[@bamabelle73rolltide62]

He is such an amazing artist. I play his music daily. Keep the love alive

[@elizabethross3698]

Close my eyes and listened to this a dozen times. Felt something different each time. Spoken word... Black History....the Blues,,,,the sax and acoustic guitar ... front porch on a hot summer day.... this song and performance is 🔥, in its power and simplicity. 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@user-zz4wj8hq1z]

Well said

[@babygirllll1234]

Didn’t think this could’ve gotten any sweeter, but then the sax came in and my breathe stopped for a few seconds ❤❤

[@401sFinest]

The sax gave me chills throughout the song. Love this so much...

[@HotelCalifornia360]

The way that sax is killing me softly. 😭❤️

[@lewisallen2515]

Better than the original. Love hearing more of that Sax!

[@ninosimone]

The SAX 🎷 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@jorgeolliver]

I love so much this song, Brazil here! thank you, Leon.

[@kayA-gv1rb]

Mmmmm that saxophone 🎷and his voice... This is so peacefully and pure can't stop listening.

[@vintagesoul521]

Leon, you captivated my heart when I first heard/saw you at Roots n Blues in Columbia, MO in 2017. This stripped-down version of Sweeter is my favorite. It’s pure, raw emotion and tells the story of the struggle of your people from when the first boatload of your ancestors landed on these shores in 1619. It both breaks my heart and makes me cry, but as a 67 year old white woman who lived in the 60’s during the Civil Rights era, your lyrics and melodic voice inspire me to do more in examining myself, and speaking out against racism wherever I see it. I love the dark as night skin of your people, and I know that your people & people of all colors seek the same things: to love & be loved, to have opportunities to follow whatever paths we choose; to feel valued as individuals and respected for our humanity; to go about our daily lives with no fear, without judging eyes upon us. I am so so sorry for society’s purposeful wrongs done to your people, and also wrongs committed out of plain ignorance. Let justice and freedom ring for us all. Your music is like a healing balm. Thank you!

[@valerir.thomas-magee9878]

*crickets*...Shut my ;-D

[@pjj.5649]

Wow, 67 and still missing ''the boat'. Who is 'your people'? And who are you in 'the society?'

[@gwendolynbailey6247]

❤

[@wheelrecognizewheelz7667]

When I listened to it I thought Is was about a man who committed suicide but is wishing for another day but then again it’s just another day of the same pain he escaped

[@mikewilkins2030]

Thank you fellow HUMAN! I hope Love stays your abundance!

[@mscynnevertobefound5424]

This man is beautiful...inside and out. He couldn't hide it if he tried.

[@mountain_girl]

This voice, and the acoutic guitar.....I agree with so many others, how is this man not on every front page....simply amazing...

[@larryhughes9746]

the most soulful spiritually touching song I've heard in a very long time! That one imprinted on the soul!

[@maggieyoung1482]

OMG! HOW MUCH I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE....THIS BEAUTIFUL MAN AND HIS MUSIC!!! YOU, LEON, DESERVE " SIMPLY EVERYTHING"!!!!!💝💝💝

[@demetriusjones5665]

Brother Terrace I pray all is well. Love from your lowly Brother. This will be the song they may never know how deep it is. But I do. Salute Family

[@jacquelinepettit2962]

I love your music always have, always will...play on my friend... you make my world sweeter because of your beautiful voice! Blessing to you forever...Jacqueline

[@ashirahsounds3903]

This performance put me in an altered state. Just so beautiful.

[@debbieharvey535]

He is Legendary! This duet is perfection.

[@TdT2211]

That was beautiful. Thank you Mr. Leon and Mr. Terrance. ❣👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❣

[@TheScoobzone]

I love how this song tells the story from a post life perspective. We tend to listen more to an individual when they are long gone and this song personifies this in an impeccable way. Cheers!

[@samyoung9253]

Loved seeing how his style has evolved over the past few years. The new album is a masterpiece.

[@nehketah1978]

Leon Bridges - Sweeter is the best song of 2020 hands down in tears.

[@pippadouie3976]

Perfection in every note - best horn playing and harmony ever guys, this is just wonderful

[@lisamckenzie4705]

Yessss, sometimes we just want a life that is "sweeter." Nowadays we just have to be thankful for life itself. This song is BEAUTIFUL. They are a perfect combination and brings reality into a sweet melody 🎵🎤🎵🎤😇🙏💖💖💖. I love this song and performance.

[@joseestrada2503]

Wish he could be our secret but the world deserves his soul and embrace to treat their pain the man hits different

[@loveisserrene]

WOW I feel the words as he sings them🙏

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Thank you so much Leon Bridges for sharing this other version, and the heartfelt saxophone player in this performance. Such a powerful message of our Black American community! I have been sharing your song yet again just like I did for your first album.

[@gwenhargett7685]

Thank you so much tears flow freely such a heart wrenching song .

[@dawgyv72]

why does it always have to be about race...... zzzzzzz

[@leavemealone0819]

This is a great message about oppression. Problem is white people think it's just a song. Sad. We need to be better as human beings, that's what we all are at base level, all the same. Long live the words of the king

[@connorcascon]

@dawgyv72 did you listen to the lyrics?

[@joshuapark1749]

I miss the good ole days just like about a decade ago when we heard a lot of acoustic guitar singer songwriter stuff. Now it all sounds manufactured and digital. Amazing saxaphone, wow such warmth. "Warm Audio"

[@anonymousmc7727]

There plenty of stuff out there you have to look for it.....you got old and lazy

[@klt3065]

My third rendition of this song i have watch and love all of them individually equal.this one really elevates the message. You are such a Breath of Fresh Air. Brother Terrance Martin, I have Boney James and Gerald Albright on my mind when I listen to you. You are fabulous.

[@dxwallace55]

I'm just lucky to have run across Leon Bridges in 2020. The dude is just a breath of fresh air (I was about to type "fresh air to R&B/Soul music", but I gotta refrain from even trying to put this brother in any music genre, would be too confining. Have you seen it's video "Beyond"? So warm and pleasant kzbin.info/www/bejne/e32zgHaAq6mtadk

[@LeahLovesY0uu]

I’m going through the trials and turbulence in life… it’s on repeat! God is my all and my saviour… thank you for this masterpiece it brings me peace and hope, At this dark time that’s all I have to keep pressing on! Mental health sucks! Onwards and upwards 🙏🏽❤️🙌

[@amandarubio8491]

Not sure why I'm just now seeing this, but man... Leon's voice and that Texas-bred melody, plus the sax and lyrics-- I'm floating and sinking at the same time.

[@ellieandkaka7433]

Hits the soul! You can feel the pain in the sax and the voice! IF YOU DISLIKE THIS SONG.. KEEP IT MOVING BACK TO YOUR RALLY 😚

[@jackblair6554]

This is stunning! It brings peace, and the harmony is beyond.. Amazing!

[@nlaboriel29]

Smiled and shook my head the whole time cause wtf how could a song be this beautifull ???? The sax damn near made me cry 🥲🥲🥲 LOVE Leon's voice ❤

[@valerir.thomas-magee9878]

My favorite version of the ‘Sweeter’ videos.

[@wheelrecognizewheelz7667]

When I listen to this beautiful piece of poetry I envision a man singing his song of regret from beyond the grave. “Hoping for a life more sweeter but right now I’m just a story repeating” I interpret that as hoping that the afterlife is better than this one and how he’s just another human who’s taken his own life. “My sisters and my brothers sing over me” his family sing over his coffin at the funeral and his mother’s cries over it. “Thought I had moved on from the darker days but the words of the long disappear in the air like a butterfly” he found god for a period of time but as his depression crept back in the words of god that gave his strength “disappears i the air like a butterfly”

[@ROGSYT]

Supporting from Mexico 🇲🇽 keep doing your thing sir.

[@tjohnson2591]

I been waiting to see him play this song like this since he hit us with the video. Terrace Martin along here is just ...🤦🏾‍♂️. Every live he runs back that “Tears” lil bridge and man ✊🏾

[@mylessilas5378]

Wow! this song brought tears to my eyes. So incredibly soothing!!

[@radicalbooksandactivists]

I love all of your acoustic, "old school" tunes. Love them.

[@LuisMorales-qk7tx]

Love these guys, both class musicians with HEART. Also love that Terrace got himself his own sweatshirt. Bout time bro. Own it ;)

[@MrBlackBono]

If they ever plan to do sam cook biopic......cast leon as sam cook

[@abelsjellybean]

One of my most favorite artists now. He gets my soul❤

[@keziahbrutus]

when it's nice you play it twice🔥💯

[@spinitback8884]

I didn't know that I needed this...now i know. This is special.

[@jessicadunbar6656]

Absolutely beautiful in so many ways... the melody, the lyrics, and how it flows together so perfectly with the acoustic and saxophone... goosebumps and warms chills. Love this!!!

[@pjj.5649]

I am done. Leon Bridges has graced my ears with music I will hear even when I am not playing it. English falls short as a language because I can't get my heart to write what I feel. I can't wait for the car ride to share this with my friend. Speechless. Love and speechless...

[@danielismyname3727]

This is amazing talent, turn off your radio and bump this shit. Respect to both of these musicians.

[@shanaynayily]

This song gives me such goosebumps. Wow.

[@one-eleven1114]

Excellence and pure talent! Music for the soul.

[@ardancreates_]

This song is so powerful. Incredible...simply incredible

[@jonathanfuddy1725]

What a combo! That dude can make you feel that sax and of course Leon brining it as always. Thanks so much for this!

[@AVG336]

Nothing beats acoustic R and B versions! Nothing! Good to see that there still r and b artists that are also MUSICIANS that play instruments.

[@kageyamaswifeu4177]

I just wanna cry when i hear this song😫 the lyrics are so melancholic and u sing them so beautifully🥺🥺

[@diderkamal1]

This song genuinely takes my breath away

[@Baileyppc]

the difference between life and art is that art is more bearable.

[@gabrielpogue6647]

Man

[@starac2346]

💯

[@amybear8274]

Shared this masterpiece. Damn it, so beautiful. So true to the moment.

[@andrewcohen8734]

Mesmerised and humbled. It's a pleasure listening to this sung poetry. With deference to my late mother-in-law: 'We are people too.' Thank you.

[@bb5461]

What a beautiful song, just saw you sing for the first time at the convention last night, I will keep watching and listening to your music

[@annewendler6670]

Magnifique 😍😍

[@xOhSleeperx]

Also grew up in FW, by McCart&Alta Mesa, then graduated from CHS. Love the old soul vibe and sax accompaniment, great songwriting brother.

[@yourkingdomcomeyourwillbedone]

Tears are just pouring out of me 😭 there is so much pain in this song 😢💔 why is life so hard sometimes?

[@mikewilkins2030]

That sax player… boy! They both are so talented and did an amazing job!

[@ianlaird2464]

Music is a gift for the soul! This is soul food 👌🏽

[@ebonyanderson8071]

I LOVE YOU LEON! ❤😍❤ YOU'RE LITERALLY MY FAVORITE ARTIST! THANK YOU FOR MAKING SUCH BEAUTIFUL MUSIC!❤

[@hobbyphotographystudio]

Thank you!

[@michaelsampson6924]

A masterpiece!

[@vesselforpurpose]

Vibes🔥 So grateful that I got to listen to the acoustic version of this amazing song. This truly is a work of art 🤍

[@Tamandangie]

ooof that sax... I've got goosebumps.. mixed with the guitar and the smooth vocals? I'm in love😍💗

[@PRODbyKingDavis]

Terrace Martin will go down as one of the greatest musicians in history

[@haley6559]

Starting a petition to put this version on Spotify !!!!

[@maciakendrick4599]

Leon is so slept on that it saddens me! This music is therapeutic for the soul

[@sing4peace]

thank you for moving my heart and feeding my Hope today. I will add my Hope to your Hope and my Light to yours and together we can walk a while on this long, long road to a far sweeter time. May we always remember that the path we are walking has been made smoother by the bloodied footsteps of those who have gone before.

[@TarentzMaurisse]

Nice. REAL nice! Sax, lyrics overall performance...5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@user-ll1ct2qy8j]

Beautiful voice and song🥺

[@L4rge]

this is awesome ive been waiting to see this live. For anybody that dont know leon this man is very talented.Timeless

[@fernandalemos8117]

I love your voice Leon 👏👏👏 Kisses from Brazil 🎤🎵🎶🎼

[@karendwhite6277]

I am making my way thru the madness and the pain of the aftermath of lives stolen by the monster created by the actions of a poisoned sick mind of racism. Now, again, with these emotional words rewinding on replay in my mind, I understand, even more now, each word, each expressed sound penetrating my soul. LEON BRIDGES ...you wrote this...and still, what is happening and continues...a story repeated....RACISM, it affects us all. Praying for Buffalo, New York and the hope of healing...keep writing and making more than music but sound calling!!!!

[@jakenano1990]

This is truly a masterpiece!

[@Jholland0630]

There is so much to unpack...but in the most beautiful way