Permafrost - (Laurena)

[@taylorbyrd1328]

Isn’t it funny, how this song was never a ‘hit’ that gets replayed on the radio or anything, but it’s occupied a small space in our minds all this time? And something brings us back here every so often. To listen. To reminisce. To remember. To feel. It’s like we all share a small little connection in that way. I don’t know when this song will rise to the forefront of my memory again, but until I meet you all again - I hope you find your peace in this world.

[@NikkiTheOddity]

Someone said the word “permafrost” today in class and my mind was immediately transported back here. I’m so glad it was

[@hollygarfield123]

i think about this every time i hear boreal forest but that’s a problem because im an environmental science major

[@BambiAtetheOreos]

coming here 6 years later is kind of surreal not gonna lie

[@robbiegoodfellow409]

9 years for me

[@robbiegoodfellow409]

in fact ten....but last year doesnt count

[@BambiAtetheOreos]

9 this year for me too..... phew

[@error.418]

10 years next month

[@arielsilverman2252]

I come back to this every now and then since John Green recommended your songs years ago. Still so wonderful in so many different lovely ways!

[@arielsilverman2252]

Still returning like daffodils to the sun!

[@quinngauvin137]

@@arielsilverman2252 Me too! It really is a wonderful song.

[@MZ4life]

Everytime someone says the word permafrost, I’m transported back here, to the feeling I had when I first heard it, as if that feeling is forever stuck in permafrost itself.

[@TroyCottonJr]

First here at 16-17 and am now 24 turning 25. This gives me nostalgia

[@leemurdock5222]

You achieved what Steve Martin said was never possible...a sad banjo song. It is stunning.

[@ThankYouJann]

It took me 20 minutes of searching for this song, giving up, and then the word permafrost slapping me across the face. Let this song never slip away from me.

[@lullation13]

BE STRONG YOU CAN DO THIS

[@edawhat3737]

Here in 2022...the years start comin and they don't stop comin 😭

[@Kioraxerxo]

I'm so glad I found this channel again. I remember watching this when I was 15. But I couldn't remember, all I had were images and feelings. I searched for this for weeks and I'm so relieved I found it again. It's like i rediscovered a part of myself I thought I had lost.

[@btz888]

Popped into my head as I drove to work this morning. 6 years later...

[@TamesisShamlyn]

every time I hear the word permafrost I come back here, I can't BELIEVE it's been ten years

[@GallifreyanCat]

Same :))

[@DoubtingElms]

half of the reason i adore this song is the fact that she's apparently trying to name as many biomes as possible in one song

[@lullation13]

You saw right through me

[@DaleksRuinedMyDay]

This was uploaded almost ten years ago and I still love it today. Can't remember how I found it - maybe through the Vlog Brothers? I still remember this time. They may have not been simpler times, but it feels like it was. A beautiful song Laurena.

[@savbrown]

i come back here all the time

[@charleswheaton4057]

I heard this song years ago when it got connected to the vlogbrotgers. I haven't even heard it for years and yet I still think of it quite often. Such a beautiful song. "Sometimes I feel like I'm permafrost..."

[@inajefflymanner]

This has been my favourite song for many years. I feel a little guilty though. When I'm asked about my favourite song I never mention this song. It feels too personal. Do you have songs like that? When you don't want to have a conversation about it. It seems to fit to you so well you worry about someone's opinion warping the songs effect on you. I think that's how to best describe that feeling... Anyway, for years later I'd like to say Thank You.

[@fernautilus9863]

I know exactly how you feel. It's like it becomes a part of your soul or something

[@youvebeenbamboozled]

I know this is a 2 year old comment but it's just too relatable for me not to comment. I feel this with many songs. This one because it's so nostalgic to me, every lyric feels so personal. Not only is the song beautiful to me but it reminds of a different time in my life. I just can't share it because it's too close a part of me. I hope Laurena knows what an impact this song has on me and others, it's the mark of truely talented songwriter.

[@jagrubster]

9 years later and I still know all the words

[@jagrubster]

11 years 😳

[@lullation13]

@08hunnybunny80 Actually, permafrost occurs anywhere it is cold enough. Not just in the arctic circle. More than half of Canada's ground is permafrost ( according to Natural Resources Canada )

[@YahyaKN]

I was doing research for my school when I fell upon your amazing music. I was searching Vancouver Permafrost when I fell upon this amazing piece.

[@jkhaleel]

"If it's charm you have, then it's courage you lack" My god you're brilliant. NEVER stop writing. The world would become a much sadder place...

[@lullation13]

@Gallifreak Permafrost is ground that has been frozen for more than two years. Most of Canada is permafrost (or permafrosted...?) So I guess when I say permafrost I really mean frozen.

[@sackclothandashes998]

I still come back and listen to this song, even after all these years. So hauntingly beautiful

[@merksmirs]

Thought it was time for me to drop a comment cause I listen to this song every day but never actually say anything. I don't know whether it's entirely possible to have a favorite song, but I think this one might be it for me. I can listen to this song any time of day. I have some problems with anxiety and whenever I can't sleep because of that I listen to this song... Which means I fall asleep while listening to it almost every day. I love this song so much. It's special to me in a way almost no other song is and I have been consistently listening to it for years. I thought you might like to know that it's that special to some people

[@hollygarfield123]

it’s been 6 years

[@merksmirs]

@@hollygarfield123 it has, and I’m still here

[@LolaLink]

It's crazy how many times I've listened to this song over the last decade, across different countries and different lives.

[@Mojoelize]

This is one of the prettiest songs I have ever heard...beautiful instrumentation... such a beautiful voice and spirit should not feel lonely in a tundra like permafrost... this makes me want to just pick you up and carry you away into the sunset of eternity...!

[@davidbeyer5912]

Please keep sharing your music.

[@talye05]

These lyrics are so beautiful. Unlike a lot of the songs on the radio, this is truly poetry set to music. Thank you for sharing this.

[@johnilyemson]

Years later, I still think about this song a lot. Such a wonderful tune.

[@johnilyemson]

Me again, still here 🖤

[@FlyingTurtletastic]

Beautiful... haunting. I can NOT stop replaying this over and over again.. it's so full of depth and emotion. I just love it.

[@madisonearnest6795]

I wish you would post more videos, you are really good.

[@Voidmaster05]

I cannot get tired of listening to this song, no matter how many times I play it. I just get lost in that world of evergreens, snow gently falling upon that meloncholy permafrost.

[@mynameissarahred]

I remember crying to this beautiful song in the winter of 2011.

[@Gallifreak]

I just keep coming back here over and over again.. Can't listen to this enough, it's so amazing.

[@My5kmcnajnimp]

You are very talented!!!

[@DawnlessSkys]

I think my favorite part of this song is how eloquent and intelligent the lyrics and music are. It's poetic how each word flows, but in a very personal, grounding way.

[@thingsivealwayswantedtodo]

I discovered this song when I was in college 2011. And it's been 10 years since then. This song still hurts me. I hope you are all okay! *hugs*

[@coffeeandfeather]

I know you've probably heard this a thousand times in the past few days, but you are amazing. Seriously, your talent transcends all words and every time I hear your music, I just sit back and think about how beautiful the world is. Thank you so much.

[@nathanielgoodwin8092]

This better be in the Paper Towns soundtrack.

[@ThePanicMoon]

One of my favourite songs of all time, truly cannot understate the effect it has had on me since I first heard it, sung with such sincerity. Hope you are well x

[@blkfrhwk]

still one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard

[@fallingjupiter]

The first week I got this song, I listened to it like a 100 times. And no, I didn't just leave it on repeat. I've memorized the lyrics, and I sing the song whenever I'm alone. It's just one of those peaceful songs that deserves so much praise. Thank you, Laurena!

[@ghelaii22]

nerd fighters anyone? :D i am on a vlogbrothers binge watch. :)

[@Deathmonger]

same here!

[@ghelaii22]

awesome nerdfighteria ftw ;D

[@EllaMuersofNerdfighteria]

+A Faith Nullas SUP

[@eliwest3393]

Hey! DFTBA, fellow humans.

[@mgpisces]

Your gaze is so enchanting, it really draws the viewer in. You have the look of someone who had been hurt in the past, but you are still holding yourself together. Like you're holding back a wave of emotions just to share your story, this song. Its so powerful, and relatable...

[@BerglindLilja]

One of my favorite songs :)

[@JohnathanFisherLimdir]

Your voice is absolutely beautiful. It reminds me of Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir's voice from Of Monsters and Men

[@emma123soup]

me in 2011, never taken a spanish class: I wonder what she’s saying at the end me in 2019, with a BA in spanish: wow I can understand now

[@honknoodle]

what an oddly wholesome comment. btw, what does she say?

[@emma123soup]

@@honknoodle "Thank you for the maps, grandpa" (or "grandma?" the audio is fuzzy)

[@WingedPelican]

I think I decided why I love your music: your melodies are simple enough that they're really "singable" and generally pleasant enough that I enjoy having them stuck in my head. But, you pair them with absolutely haunting (in the best way) instrumental harmonies. It works so well. Thank you

[@MaddieColdplay]

This is amazing!

[@abc314pi]

Maddie H Deffo, the beginning reminded me of Candles

[@Jacphoria]

Thank you for this amazing song. I come back to it every now and then, because it knows just how to hurt me to help me heal.

[@413jmee]

to anyone coming back to this in 2019, don’t forget to be awesome :) wow.. been a long time since i last said that.

[@kuhnuckles1]

A friend of mine sings this all the time. I liked the lyrics and the simple melody, so I looked it up. When I found this video, I instantly fell in love with your voice! It's so calming, pure, and just gorgeous. I can't stop listening to it!

[@danyork1665]

That was beautiful.

[@GwendolynnBY]

I still think about this song all the time

[@thingsivealwayswantedtodo]

I've loved this song since 2012 ugh :< ANYBODY IN 2018?

[@ThatCrazyBookWyrm]

I must have come back to this song hundreds of times, and I am forever grateful to John Green for recommending it to me. I especially love to listen to it when it's cold or dreary outside, because it feels like sinking into a warm and comforting place--even though the song is a bit sad, there's almost something soft and familiar about it. Maybe it's because this song has followed me for so many formative years of my life, from early high school to the end of college. Maybe it's because when I'm not in the best place this song has always met me right where I am. Laurena, I hope you know how talented you are and how much your music means to so many. Thank you for sharing this song, and for all the others you've given us

[@Bloodkenp]

She's on Spotify!! :O :)

[@lurkingshadows313]

Ravishing twist from everything you typically see. I simply adore this song. "Stop asking me if she loves you back. If it's charm you have, then it's courage you lack." Fantastic

[@kansalsid]

Who is watching this in 2016. Anyone?

[@ashlinnmyatt7168]

+Siddharth Kansal Yes, always!

[@ArandomNutter]

+Siddharth Kansal Always

[@ThursdayAtMidnight]

+Siddharth Kansal I hadn't listened to this song in years, and then we were talking about biomes in class today and it reminded me...

[@Bloodkenp]

March, 2016

[@Walderro]

Me! I am still watching.

[@kmecameron]

Your songs fill me with all sorts of FEELINGS. Thank you for existing, and putting pieces of yourself on the internet.

[@xDrowningatsea]

This should've been on TFIOS soundtrack, they're missing out.

[@joebob1379]

Oh my goodness. This is absolutely beautiful, both the words and just the SOUND.

[@roshniajm]

just another gift from tfios .

[@1003pepe]

Rosh Ny b

[@mandelthot7548]

i still love this song

[@TheAccelerated]

The most beautiful roses resist to grow at mainstreet

[@btz888]

I have comented on this numerous times, mainly because i have watched this over 20 times in the last 2 days and I just cant get over how much I am in love with your voice.

[@houneidabenmahidi6039]

John Green is a genius.

[@1003pepe]

Houneida Malik

[@iristigerlily]

I bought all your songs on itunes after hearing 10 seconds of Fireflies of Montreal. Fantastic songs and they make my day feel so much better! Congratulations on being signed to DFTBA Records!

[@coen555]

"Give up and live" Its sad but its my Tumblr Url and it has almost 6 thousand posts.

[@abc314pi]

Thank you John for sending me here! This is absolutely beautiful

[@harrietmilton8397]

I greatly appreciate your choice of hat.

[@EllaMuersofNerdfighteria]

Harriet Milton IT IS EXCELLENT. Her talent and choice of hat equals so much awesome none of it can be quantified.

[@harrietmilton8397]

agreed

[@OwlySnogard]

One week ago, I was sent here by John Green. This video had around 2,000 views. I have been listening to your music ever sense, and am in love with it. It's only been a week but already it's about to hit 80,000 views. I am so happy for you I can't stand it!!

[@onlycasual1]

12 years, man does time go fast. I can't listen to this lovely song more than once a year or so, the melancholy I feel is too overwhelming.

[@christianr7374]

7 years later, I still love it

[@fireflynebula]

Absolutely beautiful! I loved this, it made me tear up. Both the music, your voice and the lyrics are so, so beautiful.

[@happyanarki]

Beautiful song. Clever, personal, and soothingly sad in a way that makes ya smile. You are very talented. Thanks for the music.

[@amrieser]

This is by far your best song. I've been listening to it nonstop for over a week. It's very personal . I might just be partial because it reminds me of a very important old relationship of mine. It is truly phenomenally written. You're voice is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@abir150]

could you tell me the basic notes? cause I'd love to play it, but a I only have piano

[@Allyouneedisluv1]

Completely and utterly beautiful. I've just bought your album on iTunes, it is in the middle of downloading. I'm sure to be listening for days.

[@arcticdeserts]

Listening to this song so close to Valentine's Day has depressed me in the best way possible. Your music is beautiful and for that I thank you.

[@evilxy]

I am really impressed by your videos. Your voice is beautiful and very emotional. I enjoy your lyrics. Please keep making music. Love the french horn. This video and the softest hour are my favorites.

[@DisciplineControl]

Stress and dark Swedish autumn days can be hard to handle, but nothing helps calm me down and ease my headaches like your beautiful voice, so thank you!

[@JimTheRealist]

This is now on my phone, my ipod, my iTunes twice, and the link is being sent to a couple hundred people. You have an incredible voice and I love your work. Can't wait to hear more.

[@KellyOBryan1]

What is the make and model of that banjo.....ive never seen one quite like it

[@nuuhkusakura]

I could never sing something this personal, I keep waiting for you to burst into tears! I know I would cry. Beautiful song.

[@jasmincuriel974]

This song is just absolutely beautiful. I could listen to her voice all day!!!

[@Mrams251]

Do you think you could write out chords or a tab or something? I would love to play this song.

[@LadyAnaesthesia]

I'm absolutely addicted to this song, I love your other songs, but I keep coming back to this one, listening to it for hours on end, day after day...even singing along. I would be happy to be able to have your songs in mp3 format, but and would even gladly buy them if they were made available.

[@ladywhodrinkstea]

I absolutely adore this song! You have such lovely voice

[@juliabiehler1316]

I love her so much! her voice is so refreshing and new!

[@sophie33star]

i have listened to this over and over again for the past hour

[@leaburlew16]

I want to learn how to play this song. can you put up a guitar tab or chord list somewhere?

[@btz888]

I watch this everyday, I cant get enough of your voice!

[@Apparoid]

When I click on this video and see your eyes, and then you start singing, I melt. You're perfect Miss Laurena, never change please.

[@krissykins2010]

This is seriously one of the best songs I've ever heard. You are SO talented!

[@IronAnimation]

It's a banjo! I feel so warm and chilly over the sound of a banjo and your voice!

[@AlejandroRamirez-bh8ug]

I'm so happy this song is on Itunes I love knowing that I supported you. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world

[@stephengoralski6555]

An excellent musician with an excellent voice.

[@thedualmobius]

That is the most beautiful banjo playing I've ever heard. Never knew it could make that kind of music.

[@irollamp]

This is severely lovely. I have listened to it all day on repeat. Thank you for creating something significantly breathtaking.