No Time for Love Like Now

[@WordUnheard]

Beautiful! I have to say, this has been the worst year ever. I was told last month that I have a grade IV glioblastoma, and a year to live. Then the world shuts down less than a month later. Now I'm sitting here, listening to you sing a new song, tears in my eyes, and the biggest smile on my face! I've been a huge fan since I first heard It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine), at the age of 14, and my admiration and appreciation for you, Mike Mills, Peter Buck, and Bill Berry has never wavered. Your music has gotten me through some bad times, and now here you are again, helping me to get through my worst time for the final time. I would never be so bold as to say, "Please release a solo album!" or "Please make one more album with R.E.M.!" Not because I most likely wouldn't be here to hear it, but I believe that albums should be made from the passion of the artists, not the demand of the fans. I am so grateful for THIS song, more than you'll ever know. And it couldn't have come at a better time. You and your music are loved by millions. I speak for so many, when I say we can't thank you enough for the 32 years of life-changing music you gave to me, and the 37 years you gave to those who were lucky enough to have discovered you, when you released Murmur. Time to listen for the fourth time, and feel a bliss I can only feel through beautiful music. Stay safe, Michael. The world is a better place with you still in it.

[@debjones60]

Gosh .... I’m so sorry that life has dealt you this blow. I just wanted to wish you well my friend. I’m glad Michael’s music lifts you up . I’m sending a big hug from Australia.

[@jennifersantosuosso4479]

Many blessings and peace to you.

[@gdanx]

Hard to find the right words. Be strong. Sending love.

[@elenalucheroni]

No words just... I don't know... I'm sorry

[@mistermagoo9002]

A big hug from Italy. Hope and faith.

[@OurFantasyLife]

I didn't realize how much I missed this voice until just this moment.

[@MrVirtube]

Me too.

[@katieireland3036]

SAME!!!!!

[@bcardo17]

Great voice, so warm and inspired.

[@darcyfrields3273]

I agree

[@SaBiNuKi]

Me 2

[@simonevaga701]

Your voice... your voice! Don't stop singing Michael! We need your voice. From Italy.

[@MakeupElly82]

L'unico cantante al Mondo in grado di regalare simili emozioni

[@carmenriccato9740]

You are right Simone. From Italy too

[@antoniolima3363]

I agree with you!

[@wendys7285]

Agreed!

[@lakeplacid1661]

@@MakeupElly82 Sono d'accordo...forse solo Eddie Vedder gli si avvicina a livello emozionale...

[@kellyharper8072]

Back after 11 months to view once more. Come back to us Michael and REM. The sunshine is back and you were part of the light during the dark times.

[@turkkanalkan4871]

God bless you. I got the corona virus. I have been lying at home for 10 days. Listening to your voice motivated me a lot. thank you God gave you a special voice. I live in this world at the same time as you. I feel very lucky.Thanks

[@krisinsaigon]

good luck

[@lindsay3793]

How are you doing? Are you OK?

[@whateveritsnoyes]

Turkkan, how are you doing? Better I hope.

[@harbinger8035]

turkkan alkan stay strong 💪

[@ceedevis913]

You will heal from ur symptoms God bless

[@kellyharper8072]

His face at the end when he looks into the camera, full of love, kindness and empathy. Thank you Michael. Even throws up that hand at one point, a familiar move to REM fans. Be well.

[@susanhawkes2519]

Thank YOU, for your eyes Michael.

[@STRATO05]

@@susanhawkes2519 Windows to the Soul 🙏

[@BlueGrenadeTom]

Kelly Harper ✋

[@kellyharper8072]

BlueGrenadeTom Thank you, be well, be safe. 👍

[@BlueGrenadeTom]

Kelly Harper - And you ✌️

[@getumedge8702]

It looks like Michael is inspired again. You can see it in his eyes. It’s so great to see.

[@akselbierman6288]

His eyes are closed....

[@getumedge8702]

Aksel Bierman ...Look at the scren shot of the video. Please don’t be so Negative.. there’s enough out it out there dude.

[@akselbierman6288]

GETumEDGE I was joking......😜

[@slammermcsulluvin1212]

I can’t tell- his eyes were closed the whole time.

[@subwaygoddess1]

The look in his eyes is pure sweetness

[@idi0tdetectioninprogress]

That voice, simply irreplaceable. We are lucky to be sharing the same lifetime.

[@pe.fischer1638]

Sharing this Thought for a long Time! :-D

[@markkreuzwieser9195]

Yeah. Stipey is the best.

[@kanipshun4216]

I'd love that everyone understood that Michael is already a millionaire. He posted this because he is a genuine humanitarian and loves everyone. He has nothing to gain from this except to give us hope. I love him for this.

[@adayah6772]

Mr. Stipe... I don't get tired of your voice. What a gift to the world... Thank you sir for spreading ♥️ and calling for awareness.

[@marinaduchan6689]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jakubbielak7273]

Your smile after singing the song is so positive. Peace, Mr. Stipe✌

[@legolandiac]

Jakub Bielak thought the same

[@ramona_ro]

I also thought this, it really warmed my heart. Such a precious smile.

[@shaunmaher6997]

When the world gets back to something like normality (what ever that is) we need REM in a massive stadium making thousand of people smile again!!

[@andrewgill6770]

I think alot musicians will get together and play a live-aid like concert. Hope it happens.

[@hopedontmope4999]

Smiling happy people holding hands...

[@waniesworld7256]

Down for a tour but hopefully not stadiums.

[@rosie6719]

To see them again would be a dream

[@dwsfilmsdwsfilms7319]

I've going to live shows since the 80s. I've seen a lot of bands in a variety of genres. Nothing will ever compare to the Green Tour. I have been fortunate to see REM live about 5 or 6 times over the years. I would pay a fortune to see them reunite one more time.

[@adrianreyes4702]

You're one of the very greatest! A great Poet. A great Artist. A great Musician. A great Singer. A great Entertainer. A great human being. A living Legend, and Renaissance Man. You are so Blessed! Thank you so much for sharing music that moves us!

[@bellaBdaughterofYAHAWAH7]

[@subwaygoddess1]

I'm here again, now in 2024. This was my awakening song from covid/pneumonia delirium of 2020. I listened to it on a loop, cried out all the pain from the illness. It will always be special to me ✌️🎶💙

[@vivig.3799]

Who else felt like he was singing directly to you... And the smile at the end was all for you.....BEAUTIFUL 🥰🥰🥰

[@rickersohn4636]

The song is beautiful, this voice, the sound ... I miss the sound and the voice of R.E.M.

[@hopedontmope4999]

Never stop listening to the legends.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Beautiful song. Miss your voice so much and it’s so needed right now Michael. Please say a solo album is coming soon! All the songs so far are perfection.

[@pb7491]

"Miss your voice so much and it’s so needed right now Michael" here, here...!!

[@sandylman8219]

We've been waiting for you Michael. Beautiful song and just what we need right now.

[@marioplaz]

Best 2020 Quarantine song I've heard so far.

[@valentinaantoniazzi7881]

I love you since I was a little girl, singing (in a terrible pronunciation) Losing my religion. But today I love u even more. Thank u Michael for the light u send, for the soul you show before talking. Your music, along with all the REM, saved my life in so many times. From Milan, with love, Valy.

[@cinziamaterozzi9359]

I missed you so much Michael! Thank you!

[@Fatherjohn76]

The world twists into unrecognisable shapes, fear and sadness, new beauty, uncertainty and my trusty narrator of 30 years resurfaces to make sense of it all. ❤️

[@icecat516]

Perfectly stated!

[@endaflannelly7236]

You said it

[@avslope8963]

Could not of said it better! 👍👌👌👍

[@gd8839]

:) I remember when 'everybody hurts' helped a lot of people, back in the days where we all pretended to be fine, although, not much has changed.

[@RudellRealty]

Well said!

[@cosmicdrifter287]

Right now we need artists like michael stipe so bad.

[@dillonohlemiller9027]

We need R.E.M. back

[@marcomezzadri6842]

Thank you, Mr. Stipe, from Italy - but, I am almost sure, from everywhere. Thank you, really (for the song, for your smile)

[@jackieduffey9142]

I was waiting for you. Thank you. I keep playing all your albums. Your smile,,,

[@Sara-ny2cq]

49 year old woman grew up with bootleg cassettes on your first unreleased live shows in Athens even. So much yes to this and thank you MS.

[@sharonnasser0508]

Michael: you are perfect in every way imaginable. I have loved you since I was 13; I’m 41 now. Your voice sounds like home to me. This song is absolutely incredible.

[@mitchumd]

sharonnasser0508 I’m 44. Same for me. I can’t stop looping this. Brings tears.

[@Sara-ny2cq]

49 now and I feel you. same sentiment

[@dannylin8674]

Same here 47 and in love with REM since I was 15 :) they gave us so much in our lives and experiences,thank you so much !!!!

[@ThisGuy76]

43 & so much YES!

[@eperot]

42, been my favorite band since 13. Turns out whatever music you are into at about 14 years old becomes the music you are most likely to listen to for life.

[@signalmanmusic4225]

Exactly how I would expect a Stipe solo song to sound. Sublime.

[@hopedontmope4999]

Sublime? They are a while different music style lol.

[@signalmanmusic4225]

@@hopedontmope4999 very similar to Up era R.E.M, one of my favourite albums of theirs as it influenced my own music

[@rachelshann3316]

The smile on Michael's face at the end of the song is the smile of a man who knows he has knocked one out of the park. He must have smiled that way the first time he sang Nightswimming.

[@subwaygoddess1]

This song saved my life. Back in March I had covid with pneumonia and didn't know if I was going to make it. 2 friends called me every day to make sure I was still here. My cell was next to my pillow, in case. One night I had the energy to click on google, and I saw this was a new song. I always loved Michael's voice. I played this song day and night. It made me cry to let out my misery, and it gave me hope that I could make it to another day, to hear that beautiful voice one more time. I haven't listened to this in a long time and I still cry when I hear it. It touches my soul and opens me up. For this song, that brought me back to life, I am grateful. ✌💙

[@giuseppinaiacono7060]

Sono contenta di vederti sorridere. Hai un bellissimo sorriso! Sorridere fa molto bene.

[@JosephDiPietro]

Thank you for your great contribution to our lives over the years. The stripped down and personal delivery of this song to your fans at home, in this time, is as touching as your studio tracks were all through the 80’s and 90’s as we were growing up. You continue to bless the world by sharing yourself with us.

[@JayFrederick]

not gonna lie: when he started I thought "oh god, you mean he's just gonna sing karaoke-style over that backing track and right into the computer mic?"........ but then that voice. Solid gold. And the song is really good too. And then, further, you realize the little aesthetic choices: the framing of the video, the colors, the tan against the green and blue. All the things of why he's a true artist.

[@sharongarrett4356]

Jay Frederick exacto.

[@benice3268]

Singers gotta sing like fish gotta swim

[@BlueGrenadeTom]

Becky Nurse - And Marillion’s original vocalist...? =]

[@andrewgill6770]

@@benice3268 Very well said.

[@robertdavies234]

This is one of the most emotive songs I've heard. Completely heartfelt from a living legend

[@christiem1742]

This song needs to be played on repeat everywhere until everyone gets the message. Love one another.

[@vakentimmar]

One of the best songs I've heard in ages. "Whatever waiting means in this new phase, I am waiting for you". Michaels smile in the end is so sweet.

[@subwaygoddess1]

One year ago today I finally had the energy to walk 5 minutes to get my antibodies test. This song is my Anthem, I battled pneumonia and covid, and listening to this song soothed me and helped me through the agony of the illness.

[@joannesummers6345]

Oh, how I've missed your lovely voice. This has just reduced me to tears after a few tough days at work on the frontline. I really needed to hear this right now, thankyou so much. Stay safe ♥️

[@susanhawkes2519]

Thank you for being on the frontlines. Bless you, be safe.

[@72DX]

2:46 the Michael Stipe dance hand- yes!!!!! And that smile at the end! Hang in there everybody!

[@bellaBdaughterofYAHAWAH7]

[@rocketj2835]

You've got it sir, yes you do! I remember working in Atlanta for REM, and admired your artistry in the mid-1980s. A sweet treat one night, was my escorting by my elbow, your Mom! I see *her in *your gentle, heavenly smile at the close of this exceptional video song. Very, very sweet. I can't wait to read your lyrics in a contemplative space. I don't want to compare you to Peter Gabriel, though there are similarities, such as the staged version of his Digging In The Dirt. Like you and he "yeah there's dirt here, and we're gonna dig in & toss it around!". But Peter was always about bigger. Whereas you don't mind the shadows at all, where we all are just in. As Carl Jung's "The Land of the Shadows" speaks of exploring this land. I welcome you to every possibility @ this time of your unique expression. Pleased that your expression this year includes Kamala & Tim. I grinningly see you performing soon at ... *The White House

[@lillyboldlyshewhispers7145]

No time for Love like Now. Thank you Michael. ✨♥️✨

[@OctoberRust1973]

Oh man, I’m crying,😢Hearing your voice takes me back to 30 years ago in my teens. To some sad times, and some happy times. But never a time like this.

[@yandman26]

Like a hug from an old friend x

[@dan44762000]

Yancade hand built games machines I’ve read most comments on this video, yours is by far the best 👍

[@yandman26]

@@dan44762000 ahh thank you. I have such a personal connection to R.E.M and their music. It's literally how it feels to me.

[@joelwegner4544]

It's been 38 years since I first heard you singing. Your words and voice still make me stop and listen. Thank you for this gift.

[@jodygarland9898]

Michael, I watched this video the night you uploaded it. Watching it again tonight, here we are so much closer. Thank you for sharing your heart. You are one of my favorite poets.

[@elisabettafalconi9707]

...whatever waiting means in this new place i am waiting for you... Grazie Michael, che canzone spettacolare, che brividi! Ho conosciuto questo tuo capolavoro ascoltando la versione di Zucchero a Venezia, non riesco a smettere di ascoltarti! Anche se fa ridere aver ascoltato prima la cover e poi la canzone originale!

[@jooprubens9964]

I am so lucky to live in a time that had, and still has, a Michael Stipe making music. Thank you sir. You brightened up my world with your talent, and you still do.

[@karlsapa1737]

Michael mitico, voce stupenda, song beautiful!!!!

[@dogheadcane1146]

On my 13th birthday I picked out two brand new release cassettes w my bday money. They were The Waterboys' 'This Is The Sea' and 'Fables Of The Reconstruction' from R.E.M. it was 1985. Height of the cheesy 80s.. That was the day my life changed forever....Gone was the KISS and Def Leppard of my early childhood. I picked up a guitar and have never looked back. I found my home. Michael, you are the closest thing to Ghandi that rock music will ever know. The enlightenment in your every turn of phrase, the passion in in your voice, spoke to me: "Follow me to this beautiful, bittersweet place where sound and poetry collide.." Through you Michael, I found the incomparable Patti Smith. And I found my heart and mind. When I was about 16, MTV finally embraced R.E.M. I was both proud and aggravated. Here was this music that was mine, my secret place, suddenly adored by a pop audience that could never really get it. Or could they? Unlike U2 and so many others, the honesty and authenticity just never faltered with R.E.M.. Despite the masses with their presence and eventual vanishing. The evolution was grand, majestic, beautiful, masterful. I remember driving from S. Florida to Athens, camping out on Stone Mountain, in 91- just to get in touch with the actual geography of the Stipe soul. Indeed if ever I felt I had a musical soul mate it would be you. Now for another listen to an unexpected jewel, this diamond hidden in the coal of COVID-19. Tears of joy and sadness in my morning coffee. Light up a smoke and just listen to this unexpected message from a dear, old friend. You have given the world more meaning. Time. Memory. How these themes resonate now, as we grow older..and face this terror. Thank you Michael, for this most precious gift. For your beauty and truth. For every smile, for every tear..

[@sharongarrett4356]

Doghead Cane Love me some Waterboys, too.

[@dogheadcane1146]

@@sharongarrett4356 omg.. 'This Is The Sea' and 'Fisherman's Blues' LPs are FLAWLESS...Mike Scott is an utter genius. A true Irish musical icon. Good to know you are out there Sharon! Funny I will always associate those 2 bands because i discovered them simultaneously..never saw REM blowing up like they did...I spent all of middle school trying to look like Mike, grew out the shaggy hair always covering my face, and bought an acoustic 🎸. I only wish Waterboys had claimed the crown in Ireland. U2 fan since im 11 but Bono cant shine Mike's shoes...

[@elkeschwarze-becker9009]

Nice to hear you mention the Waterboys. Brings back memories of the 80's.

[@serkanunlu7676]

What a beautiful man, what a beautiful voice... Thank you for being there during difficult times, god bless you...

[@johnsedley5687]

I mean Michael.. only my favorite singer ever.. bless you Sir. You're in my heart forevermore💝🙏

[@allkreatures7291]

My obsession since the 80s, this man and his music has kept me alive all these years. Absolutely stunning voice! I wish him every happiness!

[@Panzer_the_Merganser]

Grew up listening to these guys in Athens, and it's been great growing older with them. There's something immensely humanizing about the door behind Stipe not quite being square or closed; so many recent celebrities videos show marble, polished oak, and crystal, this feels so much more human. I doubt he'll read this, but thank you all the same for sharing something beautiful. It's exactly what my wife and I (and probably countless others) needed right now.

[@Suleclo]

Good lord..I saw that this song was out but just now listened to it and I'm crying - for his beautiful voice, this gorgeous song, for the pain of the world, and for the memories of listening to REM when I was much younger.

[@Retroearthling]

Ok Michael. This is amazing and your boys would be amazing on it. Do it Rem is missed.

[@hekkl5]

Michael, Mike, Peter and Bill, we need you now more than ever. Please give us your creative genius.

[@christophergilbert1620]

I love how it's him in a simple background.

[@damnitDavid58]

I didn’t know I needed to cry until now.

[@susanhawkes2519]

Neither did I. I've played this 20 times now. I'm having trouble stopping both actions.

[@sabmazzoni1025]

Yes...& smiling at the end in the same bitter sweet way.

[@monika2231]

susan hawkes its hauntingly beautiful and stirs deep in your soul.Have listened to it several times and each time i cry too.

[@sonyaclarke5227]

I had forgotten how much I love his voice. And how good it feels...

[@calmblueocean7243]

Yessss! ❤🙏

[@gordongrant444]

And he sounds great. Surprised me!

[@backcombed2559]

It's the voice that settled me down again ,where have been my friend Michael

[@llmill3954]

Michael...Thank you for 37 years of music and soul.

[@anitahardesty2163]

Amazing voice! Its 2024 i still listen to REM songs!!

[@damianhall87]

Beautiful song, keep writing and we will keep enjoying. Stay home, stay safe!

[@davelee3674]

Thank you Brother - that last look was a deep stare into the eyes of humanity - with such compassion.

[@bellaBdaughterofYAHAWAH7]

Thank you, Michael!!!

[@whentoletgo]

I imagine hearing this with a full orchestra behind you, lights dim, majestic, sweeping, and emotional. I miss your distant presence in my life.

[@MegaOsvaldo1974]

God bless Michel , your performance unic , great artist , long life for REM. Thanks for your amazing songs .

[@kimberlyjoywilliams]

Weeping. You get it. I get it. We get it. There is HOPE.

[@mariaaureliasantillan2893]

Tu voz, Michael, tu voz hace vibrar mi alma. Gracias por esta canción. Gracias por tu inmensa humanidad.

[@alessandrodematteis3483]

This voice, these words, this man: when you are not searching for perfection because it’s already here, feelings are running in to our veins🌹🌹🌹

[@Maxaldojo]

Thank you, Michael! Long time fan, first time comment. We appreciate all the love you have shared. Keep it up! Hope you and yours are safe and healthy. Be good to each other...

[@amackerbullwinkle5882]

THANK YOU! Happy Birthday, R.E.M. You don't look a day over 29-½. I'm so glad that a few good things came out of The Plague... a song from you! And more live streaming from musicians I hold in my heart.

[@carolinerouwalk8139]

Didn't know how much I needed this. Beautiful, thank you, Michael. ❤️

[@StephanieSmith-km1ic]

I love you too-- ever since the old days of Chapel Hill NC, and "Can't Get There from Here". What a beautiful song. Thank you so much for your smile.

[@bellaBdaughterofYAHAWAH7]

[@StephanieSmith-km1ic]

@@bellaBdaughterofYAHAWAH7

[@elimarrin]

I was in Chapel Hill, too...

[@Bobslady21305]

Beautiful Michael. It’s so great to hear your voice again. Love you more every day ❤️❤️ 🎤 🎧 🎸🎹 💿 🙏❤️❤️

[@IgnacDvorsky]

Soooo unrated song! I turned my head, and cried every time I heard this song. And I listen to it every day!

[@Jansanization]

Magic music! Michael, you are the best one. Congratulations !

[@bellaBdaughterofYAHAWAH7]

Greetings Michael!

[@colinbestie7581]

Music has blessed my ears for 56 years and I have my legends past and present.You’re up there with the best of them Mr Micheal Stipe or should I say from an Englishman’s point of view Sir Micheal Stipe 🙏🥰

[@jdunn101ify]

What a voice, what a song, thanks Michael in these dark times

[@MsMURMURS]

😍Super singer super song!😊

[@audiochris78]

That smile at the very end...this is Michael Stipe and this is what he does :)

[@kevinhentze1909]

Michael, When this travail ends, You shall be recalled for doing more to Sustain the World, In four minutes, than all the politicians, combined, during the Entire Quarantine...... Thank you, From our Collective Heart & Soul Be well, Stay safe, Cheers.....

[@joreisss]

omg this is one of the realest thing I've ever saw here in this entire web world

[@tedted813]

Mr. Stipe your voice and talent are a certainty on this world

[@richardfuliginous4229]

Michael Stipe has always had a voice that can make an adult male human cry. He must never stop!

[@IgnacDvorsky]

Michael! You can't do this! You can't make cry all the time! 😭

[@kent.merritt]

There's a voice I have missed for way too long. So happy that voice is being shared with us again during these difficult times.

[@roxanaolivera5013]

You are amazing!! Thank so much. I love you Michael❤

[@donryan3153]

Michael thank you for being so intimate with us with this. At your home, first vocal take, singing into your computer to the backing track. Wonderful moment to share with all of us. I can hear what the song is going to sound like when it's produced, and it's gorgeous. It's also equally gorgeous presented this way. Very vulnerable and, as I said before, intimate. Thank you again and love back. Let's hope there's a collective re-awakening through all of this and a re-assessment of priorities and values.

[@baddaywitch]

So glad to see your face and hear your voice. Somehow it feels like you’re back to you. I hear it in your voice. Somehow see it in your eyes? Thank You Mr. Michael Stipe✌🏻❤️

[@LuzforNationalCity]

Michael Stipe I have respected you since my youth. Thank you for this timely contribution to my world our world THE WORLD.

[@rolfska]

Absolutely wonderful, this is what the world needs just now😊

[@sharronhubbard2663]

This man's voice is angelic. Love him so much. What a beautiful song. He is so underrated. I have been a fan forever xx

[@cherylhardy7719]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I feel like you are singing this just to me and what a wonderful feeling that is. Michael Stipe at his best. I will be listening to this and watching it on repeat, helping me get through this one day at a time xx

[@giorgiodinoto3319]

I'm crying, apparently no need to do that but I'crying. I'm lucky because I'm in lockdown with my family even if every day I wake up and go to work in the hospital here in my town, I'm a doctor and I confess, I'm scared to death, every day, but I know that I'm lucky here compared to the rest of the word, but now, listening to this song, I'm crying. Love you Michael, love you all ❤

[@mikewilson8468]

You are not alone. I'm and MD as well, resigned to the high likelihood I will get CV-19, but I'd rather it be at work than at the Supermarket. Soldier on.

[@cxar71]

Thank you, modern time warriors. Fight on for all of us. ✊🙏

[@bethaustin5676]

I love you Michael! Thank you for all the love!! your voice is woven in my heart.

[@subwaygoddess1]

Happy 1st Anniversary to this beautiful, healing song. It helped me through pneumonia/covid. I was so sick, in a delirium. all I could do was hit the repeat button to hear this and it gave me comfort. I just had my 2nd vaccine shot yesterday, I don't feel well today, but it's nothing like the devastation of covid, and once again I am comforted. Thank you, @Michael Stipe, for helping me. ✌🎤💙

[@mysticalove]

I remember being a mixed up kid in a really small town. I could not find an acceptable identity. Michael Stipe reminded me I didn’t need one. ❤️

[@LaLaMheo]

The sweetness of your final smile... these are dire times and we all need sweet smiles to calm our fears down. Thank you for that!

[@janetlgimarelli1812]

I love 💘.. the song 🎵 and I love 💘 you. Peace and Love.Janet xx

[@claudiaconrad2351]

He always find the right words.I cannot say how much i love him from the very beginning.....❤❤❤