Sam Tompkins - How To Save A Life (Cover)

[@SamTompkinsUK]

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[@karlgajudo1306]

😊😊

[@Natalie-fo9pm]

Your voice is amazing … just listened tonight and I’m an instant fan . Please come to Vancouver, BC.

[@Craigwilsonmusic1989]

@sam Tompkins would you mind sending me the backing track to this? I’d be very grateful

[@sheameeker7290]

Such a mesmerizing voice much love and light to you❤

[@semrasahin1844]

Auch Deutschland?

[@wiganlatic1547]

My best friend took his own life a few weeks ago, Follow Suit is hitting hard right now but acting as a companion. I'd listened to How To Save A Life so many times since he's died, just part of questioning myself I guess, which is only natural. This cover is very timely. I've listened to Sam since the busking days in Brighton. Sam’s music genuinely saved my life. A couple of years I went through a stage of serious depression, I wasn’t happy, healthy & reached a point where I didn’t want to live anymore. I had no hope or interest in anything. Sam’s music resonated with how I was feeling at the time & it just gave me some comfort to cling onto, hope & happiness. It may sound strange, but his songs were my friends. His voice is exceptional, the range, emotion & storytelling is captivating. However, his writing comes from his heart & you can tell that - I listened to each & every word of his songs, they at times described exactly how I felt. I went to Sam’s live gig in Leeds - I’ve been to many gigs before, but this one hit different. I replayed so much that night, good and bad, however listening to the songs that not only saved my life, but will always remain a part of my life, was special. I have listened to hundreds of different artists, thousands of different songs, nobodies music has connected to me like Sam's. Some music makes me want to sing along, dance, cry - Sam's I just sit in awe, let my mind take over and listen.

[@unwelcomegreetings7873]

im sorry for your loss 🙏

[@Callsign_Tics]

R.i.p 🙏🕊

[@RayLlll2003]

😢❤❤

[@apyjuville5050]

Take care bro

[@apyjuville5050]

Take care bro

[@win_dum]

now this is officially the best version on the internet

[@2nicnag2]

I had never heard this song but I agree, no one can beat Sam’s emotion and voice

[@eden5260]

Nothing can beat the original

[@gerimepaulo]

james arthur cover

[@coldpiecereece2011]

COMPLETELY AGREE

[@coldpiecereece2011]

​@@eden5260HE JUST DID SORRY😂😂😂

[@titntin5178]

I play this almost daily. I pray for a full version one day, but till then this is one of the most emotionally resonant performances I've ever seen, and Sam has done so many fantastic things....

[@gethrob20]

You can hear the real raw emotion in this. This isn't just a cover, means a hell of alot more to Sam

[@treebedell9370]

I personally like song that u can hear the emotions in there voice It makes it 💯 times better

[@kydinmaguire4581]

i really wish there was a longer version, i find myself constantly replaying this

[@jerry174crazy7]

Real shit

[@ChaayaBlocker]

Wow, the emotions are pure and so raw. I just found this on TikTok video audio and haven't stopped listening to it. You have a very beautiful voice. Best version. 👑💯💪💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@kelseygeorge5956]

Same. I came from a Tik Tok video and went down a rabbit hole to find it ❤

[@Lenalost]

I need a FULL Version of this. All the lyrics. Love it. Best version from this song out there

[@Joshuabal]

Sameeeee

[@la6500]

YEEESSSSSS AND ON SPOTIFY PLEASE 😭😭😭😭😭

[@UNOMINATTi]

Agreed!!!

[@coldpiecereece2011]

Agreed

[@katiepatterson8049]

Me too!! I love those version ❤

[@bryces-right]

We need a full cover this is beautiful!

[@messymommasgrace584]

THIS is how this song was alsays meant to be done! I've been searching for a cover that does the lyrics justice for years, THANK YOU

[@meloniecooke7782]

SAME !

[@coldpiecereece2011]

AGREED

[@nadjiaouidi7040]

The part that I don't like about this cover is that it is too short

[@kerryhoare1436]

100%%

[@libra2284]

This 💯

[@twotone3426]

I'm 48 years old and listen to every genre of music from heavy metal, hip hop, bluegrass, country, pop, rock, rap, R&B, etc. and in my opinion, Sam Tompkins has the best voice in music history! Bold I know but thats my opinion.

[@romy2002]

Step one, you say we need to talk He walks, you say sit down, it's just a talk He smiles politely back at you You stare politely right on through Some sort of window to your right As he goes left, and you stay right Between the lines of fear and blame You begin to wonder why you came Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life Let him know that you know best 'Cause after all, you do know best Try to slip past his defense Without granting innocence Lay down a list of what is wrong The things you've told him all along And pray to God he hears you And I pray to God he hears you And where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life As he begins to raise his voice You lower yours and grant him one last choice Drive until you lose the road Or break with the ones you've followed He will do one of two things He will admit to everything Or he'll say he's just not the same And you'll begin to wonder why you came Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life How to save a life How to save a life Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life Where did I go wrong? I lost a friend Somewhere along in the bitterness And I would have stayed up with you all night Had I known how to save a life How to save a life How to save a life

[@tikzak]

❤

[@AbbieFoster-ph9bg]

Please please do a full version of this song, it’s better than the original and that’s saying something. Your voice is sensational

[@sir.PabloTV6]

There is no need, it is a FULL SONG :)

[@amberizzy]

Damn, son. I lost my husband to suicide in 2012. Your cover, with all the feeling you let out, shows such amazing, true potential. I hope to see an album version someday. Just discovered you tonight, and your voice and presence are affecting, to say the least. Keep it up, man.

[@si777]

Sorry to hear :(

[@amberizzy]

@@si777 thank you, luv. It is, unfortunately, a pretty big problem everywhere, and mine is not much of a unique story; they all mingle together, the stories of those who've lost the fight. Take care of yourself, and take care of those around you. We never know the true depths of pain another is experiencing. #noonedeservestodiealone, #itsokaynottobeokay, #youmatter, #youarenotalone, #nostoryshouldendtoosoon

[@intlspy1401]

Just made me shed some tears. I am so sorry for your loss, may he rest in heaven.

[@zamanifitri5811]

beautiful as always brother ❤

[@tazzznphilly]

I just loooooooove when I can hear the angst in someone's voice, when the song warrants it. Bravo, Sam! I love your conviction and realness watching ur body movements, facial expressions, and voice. Loved it. I wish you rising success...you deserve it. ~ Tazzz ~

[@connectinggamerz8810]

That has to be one of the best covers of any song I have heard. Incredible

[@everydaywinning]

This guy is ridiculous 😂😂😂. His voice is magic, i cannot stop listening to his songs ❤❤❤

[@mattanderson2219]

This song hits hard at the minute as one of my friends took his own life recently and I’m currently going through my own battles with depression 😞 I listen to you’re music every single day Sam and have done for ages but it’s strange that now the lyrics seem to resonate more within my head, hope you have a brilliant Christmas and keep doing you ! ❤️

[@missgea82]

I need the full version, I've been listening on repeat for the last hour ❤

[@ticklme]

I've listened to this song on repeat so many times. It's beautiful.

[@steffiesc2956]

Me too ❤

[@joaobalinha3631]

One of my most treasured songs of all times... and i must tell that this one is way better than the original one 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@hasibc]

Surprised that this isn't on apple music. Absolutely beautiful cover!!!

[@dakotacomba2140]

Listen my boy Im going to need the full version I love this so much your so talented and the raw emotion you put into this song is amazing❤

[@chillingout2690]

WOW! I knew it would be amazing, but somehow I didn't expect this😍 it BLEW ME AWAY! Sam, you are one of the most authentic and unique artists I have ever listened to, and someone this generation definitely needs! Thank you for blessing us with your beautiful voice and songs. You made this cover your own. Keep making music and BELIEVE in yourself. We all believe in you more than you will ever understand! ❤

[@tiffanytownsend4653]

You definitely sent my soul somewhere! Chills for days. This is incredible! Love the rasp in your voice and I felt raw pain coming through. I needed this today. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent!

[@onlym1070]

Sam , please never loose that loving feeling. 🙂 You are a gift for everyone's Heart. Thank you so much🙏❤

[@kingsta4145]

I can't stop watching this. More people need to see this

[@thomaskeets3194]

One of my favourite songs, now sung by one of my favourite artists.

[@Alex-Nbs]

This was..and is truly incredible. The chorus and the voice tone change astonishing😢 ❤

[@adrienne1958l]

I have heard this song many times, but this is the first time I "HEARD " this song. I had many conversations with my brother about suicide. It was doubly difficult because he was way smarter than I am . He had an answer for every argument. In the end he didn't do it . He lived another 25 years. He found love , and joyous moments. Sadly I lost him to a disease in 2020 . He was 59 years old . I miss him desperately.

[@charliedavies83]

This is the best cover version I ve Heard in a long time.

[@BiBoFan]

Gorgeous cover❤❤❤ I need the full version to this masterpiece

[@4stim0]

The lyrics finally spoke to me, after all these years of hearing the song… Thank you Sam Tompkins

[@JayJay-ds6iy]

Schön das es dich gibt Menschen die Musik zu einem ganzen großen ❤machen😌😊ich fühle mich so wohl in jedem deiner Songs... DANKE😊

[@sineadmccool1669]

I literally screamed when I saw u uploaded this, song means alot to me, your amazingggggg ❤

[@ululaknits2734]

the emotion you put into your performance makes it sound totally different and beautifully sad and heartbreaking. I loved it. 🙌🏻❤️

[@craigbarker2967]

Quality artist bringing own unique style, love the difference you bring with how you sing songs and how you really put all your emotion and heart into everything, wow I remember the stormzy where do you know me from, proper switch up, keep killing it sam

[@pandachris8755]

I lost a friend years ago to suicide and as soon as I heard you sing the chorus, this song changed for me forever. I would have stayed up with them all night had I known how to save him and it eats at me still. Thank you for sharing

[@si777]

Sorry for your loss :( .. Don't ever blame yourself though you weren't to know. As humans we kind of suck trying to reach and communicate I'd wish we weren't. If anyone is ever feeling low talk to someone even a stranger.

[@natashatrad]

YOU NEVER MISS. I am in love with your voice❤️

[@LB_Munster]

I remember listening to this when I was a teenage parent. Alone with my son setting on an air mattress eating rice and red beans. This always has a soft spot in my heart ❤

[@MrTempo2006]

Only now I'm 41 I appreciate this song ..and this is one of the best covers I've heard

[@Lucynski1996]

This brought me goosebumps. Absolutely so underrated

[@laurenjane995]

My brother always listened to this an would sing along to this song when we were teenagers. He was in a car crash on his way to work (passenger) the day after his 17th birthday. He was always my best friend. He got brain damage in the crash but luckily he’s still here but I lost a big part of him that day. This song is full of memories and you sing it so beautifully ❤ your voice is amazing, full of emotion.

[@logicaldeduction6135]

My heart breaks for you and your brother. 😢❤

[@Thara-kx6fy]

Am thrilled. Thank you very much. Her voice is indescribably beautiful.❤❤

[@cherrydeleon9646]

Outfit is remarkable 🎉

[@BornToDreamTheBeat]

I'm so glad you released this, the short of this you posted was my favorite and I watched it an endless amount of time ❤❤❤❤

[@jaredrobinson6640]

I absolutelu love this cover, its one of the best covers that i have ever heard, of any song, period.

[@MarieHumbleASMR]

*You’ve become my favorite artist of all time within the past 20 minutes. Your raw emotion and beautiful voice made my heart explode. I’m sitting here with tears pouring down my face. You are the kind of guy I’d love to write music with. I want to give you the biggest hug ever mate.I hope to meet you one day* 🩵

[@topdragonmusic567]

Holy crap. Your vocals are phenomenal!

[@uncleiroh01]

Maaaan, you express these emotions soo well in your singing. I just love it 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

[@jwpt8838]

This seriously needs a full version bro

[@NostalgicNathan]

Loved the stripped down acoustic feel, you did this classic song justice. Great emotion and rawness, wonderful job 👏

[@arahbellaestrella9588]

I agree ♥️

[@hornchurcheagle843]

Your voice is incredible

[@fannylavie3184]

Ta voix est juste exceptionnelle, j’ai rarement entendu une voix qui transmet autant d’émotions 🥹

[@Morgane29]

I used to listen to this song so much when I was feeling really low a few years ago, now I'm better but hearing this song always gets me

[@JohnFerrie-o9q]

Why isn't this on spotify ?

[@scottm2398]

Exactly

[@wayfarerrbs3168]

Yeah, why isn't it on Spotify?

[@Roxas255Sora]

I’m about to pull up the god ol youtube to mp3 to listen to this

[@Hakujou]

Probably no licence owned for this song

[@kennethgentry62]

Why not on Apple why not on pandora why not on all music platforms

[@logancade342]

I've heard this song countless times. This is the first time the lyrics made sense.

[@tuffy40]

Ive never heard of this artist & HOLY CRAP!!!! His voice is unbelievable, it has a scratch to it?? Idk but its beautiful!♡!♡! Easy in the eyes also.

[@burton528hz]

Damn dude that was incredible. One of your best in my opinion.

[@twin7095]

on repeat! Amazing vocal cords ❤

[@cherrydeleon9646]

Mr. Sam, thank you for great music. Goodluck alw ays. Lovely & much-needed music. Peace

[@bengrisbrooke3443]

This is incredible ❤

[@harjeetj]

So powerful. I believe every word. I could watch you sing all day ❤

[@bonniedancsecs2903]

Wow, this guys gonna touch a lot of spirits with that beautiful voice!

[@tremaingardner3160]

Wow... Heart-wrenching

[@lyndageoghegan6285]

Please put this Spotify this is officially my favourite version of this song ❤

[@gulserenates2506]

A friend died on overdose a few months ago and I hear your voice and all I can think about is how alone he was inside. Sometimes I don’t realize that he is really gone.

[@BrianLee-cq2hc]

Your voice beautifully carried the emotional impact necessary for empathy with the regret of the author of the song.

[@yanferaraque1051]

my goodness, what kind of voice is this one? one in a million!!

[@jeaninehofrichter1317]

I NEED THIS ON SPOTIFY PLEASE

[@DanielleGuy-cb8bj]

Love this cover so much

[@weronikasiepietowska4982]

NEED A FULL VERSION ON SPOTIFY, PLEASEE 😍

[@TheKingOfDarknesss]

Yesterday I thought my brother was gone because I misunderstood a text from him, I thought that he jumped, when in reality he just needed to be alone on the roof for a little bit while listening to music and practicing backflips, I was terrified, and I had texted him saying that he didn't have to do this and that me and his girlfriend would help him through whatever was going on, but then an hour and a half he later, he texted back saying he left his phone at home and that he didn't see any of my texts, and he apologized for scaring me so bad, and I told him that he didn't have to apologize and that I was just glad that he was still here, that i was terrified he was gone for good, but in the end it was just a misunderstanding, but I'm still checking on him constantly. And so this song is just helping me. Thank You Sam for this wonderful cover of one of my now favorite songs.

[@nayanthonyproctor58]

Organic chemistry vocal tones are beautiful as always sam 🙏🏻

[@SuccessOlatunde-y3n]

So cool❤❤

[@StarWarsHolocron413]

Bro your voice is just incredible 💪Love from France

[@hobbylosTV]

dude you give so much power in our mind - please never stop to sing for us

[@TommyBaysMusic]

Your voice shines so greatly on this one Sam! Keep em coming! Much love.

[@fofita7870]

THIS IS THE COVER I NEEDED❤

[@benholmes964]

Means more to me now then ever

[@dmx_performance_]

Omg Sam you did it so iconic it is the best I ever heard 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@gsp8630]

Crazy good…amazing..seriously mindblowing

[@JayHeightz]

Beast! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SamKabiru]

Crazy good cover!! ❤️‍🔥🇰🇪

[@charlierowland1631]

So damn F***ING good. Sends shivers down my spine

[@chefsteph2740]

My favorite cover 🙏🏾

[@sbjchef]

It is a crime that you are not everywhere, keep going brother 🙏

[@dyan0202]

This needs to be on spotify! ❤

[@careypadilla2147]

Wow..your voice!! It gives me chills…so so good!

[@gavinccarter]

Greatest artist and singer of all time!

[@2poppe]

You are the best!!!! So great version!!

[@NathanielAsiatico-jx6fu]

Need this on apple music

[@ethanmackenzie9664]

Do a full version! This is mint and would be great to fall asleep to

[@jayadosange]

if i had a voice like yours i would never stop singing 💗 your voice is beautiful

[@brianaparker2594]

CHILLS 🤯 SO GOOD ❤

[@andreamuller7685]

Tolles Lied, tolle Stimme die berührt. bravo solche Künstler braucht Europa

[@klaudiamichnowicz]

Everything you do Sam is brilliant ❤

[@ArmandoHUN]

What a masterpiece.

[@ashleynicoleg770]

We need the whole version of this from you!! Please !!