Shawn James - I Try (Macy Gray cover)

[@penny_the_wiser413]

I love this song. I just lost my husband in October. This is one of the last things he shared with me. It's the best version of this song. It'll be with me forever,as well as all the other shawn James songs I've heard

[@RaJae922]

@Penny may he rest in peace..

[@penny_the_wiser413]

@@RaJae922 thank you Sweetheart

[@Nope-cw5mt]

Penny Plant I couldn’t pass by this comment without leaving ♥️

[@penny_the_wiser413]

@@Nope-cw5mt 💕💋

[@brandymore7035]

Iam truly sorry for your loss, my heart gos out to u and family

[@dragonmom495]

There is absolutely nothing this man can't sing. Beautiful, just beautiful.

[@fasteddie9255]

This guy does a key change like no other. Great every time.

[@monikacase770]

❤❤❤❤this version 😮

[@dancs5414]

You sing this and it gives me a deeper understanding of how much my mom misses my dad. 46 years of marriage. He passed this February.

[@wtch9913]

Lyrics: Games, changes and fears When will they go from here When will they stop? I believe that fate has brought us here And we should be together, babe But we're not I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near I may appear to be free But I'm just a prisoner of your love And I may seem alright and smile when you leave But my smiles are just a front Just a front, hey And I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke (yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Here is my confession May I be your possession? Boy, I need your touch Your love, kisses, and such With all my might, I try But this I can't deny Deny I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you But I'm dreaming of you, babe And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke (yeah, yeah, yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble (hey, hey, yeah) Though I try to hide it, it's clear (sick of love) My world crumbles when you are not near (love, your love, kisses ends) Goodbye and I choke (goodbye and I choke, yeah) Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah

[@kawagonzo6951]

too much free time

[@xXxlovelikewinterxXx]

I'm still blown away that he isn't on the radio - definitely one of the best musicians I have come across in the last year ❤

[@trahapace150]

Because in order to put it on the radio he would have to pay for the rights you dipstick

[@kristyjade10]

I wish they had a “super love” button. “Like” just does not cover it. Goosebumps when I hear this voice.

[@trX_areX]

Still after 6 years i listen so often to this song. Growing up listening to Macy's version i wonder if she may ever heared this cover. I bet she would think that it was meant to sound exactly like this. Thank you Shawn and Macy for this wonderfull piece of art. Much love 🤍

[@Winther1973]

Brought me to tears man. Im right there lost in those very feelingsm and emotions these days.

[@invisiblue3212]

When Shawn James sings your feels. The chorus is my relationship with my now adult daughter. Owies 💔😥

[@reyanasopheee2993]

Hubby just dedicated this to me ♡ really explains us before we got together. I didn't even realize his existence, and he was in love. He then approached me one night after dinner, in college, And asked if he could walk me to my dorm. I was so nervous and I didn't even know why. It was in that 5 minute walk, that he poured out his heart and intentions. And that was the day, I had met my forever love ♡

[@DanielMaloneJr]

🥺🥺🥺

[@anjoraita5424]

Wish I could hear almost every song performed with this voice, thats something I'd enjoy so much.

[@boumsongkaren699]

You got that song so well! Macy can be proud!!!

[@tylerklein712]

@shawnjames please make more of your songs available for karaoke. Nobody does acoustic covers like you and I just need to say something for the real fans out here. I am so blessed to have found your music, I NEED to bless others with it as well.

[@itzzmanic3378]

This mans voice is pure gold he can sing anything

[@ricardooliveira8561]

Shawn James merece muito ser reconhecido por todos, que voz fenomenal, que transiçoes de tons incríveis. Toda musica que ele canta tem um toque especial, quero um dia poder verlo ao vivo! Parabéns!!

[@refiloeisrael6148]

The man's voice is a marvel. Thank you for the moving melodies James

[@AntFragale]

@Shawn James Not sure if you’ll read this but I logged on just to comment on this song in particular. Dude, you need to sing like this more often. I know you have your preferred style; dark (more like soul), gritty, deep, etc. Many, almost every song you sing has those elements and I love many of them. But this... I can point out 3-4 distinct singing variations in this song from you, especially at the end. I didn’t even know you *could* sing like that. Lows, highs, very crisp clear sound. It’s truly impressive. I listen and hunt out for pure acoustic stuff constantly. It’s almost all I listen to. I show so many people random songs from my favorite singers like Brent Smith, Myles Kennedy, Amy Lee, Brendan Urie, etc. You’re in my group as well and I just played my dad your Like a Stone cover. He preferred Chris’s original which is fine, it’s a totally different style but I played this for him after and he was suuuper impressed. Obviously I’m not asking you to cater to individuals’ styles, you do you. I guess I’m just saying, long story short, this is such a vocal flex from you and I’m so glad it’s on the new album. It’s performed spectacularly. Like, it’s really good, and I don’t even care for the original *that* much. This is my favorite in the album by a long shot. And I very much like quite a few of them.

[@user-hq4pg4lx9g]

I try - Shawn's version :))) Games, changes and fears Where will they go from here When will they stop I believe that fate has brought us here And we should be together babe But we're not I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I'll keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near I may appear to be free But I'm just a prisoner of your love And I may seem all right and smile when you leave But my smiles are just a front They're just a front I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Here is my confession May I be your possession Girl, I need your touch Your love, kisses and such With all my might I try But this I can't deny No I can't deny I play it off, but I'm dreaming of you And I keep my cool, but I'm fiendin' I try to say goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke I try to walk away and I stumble Though I try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near Goodbye and I choke Try to walk away and I stumble Try to hide it, it's clear My world crumbles when you are not near My world crumbles when you are not near

[@jsgaming4305]

Awesome thanks so much 😊👍

[@samuelsilveira5827]

Thanks

[@liamevans9956]

Don't know why, but whenever I sing it never seems to sound right. But when I sing blues, it feels just right. Especially when I sing along with this friggin legend. Thank you.

[@singer4497]

The emotions in his voice, his tone, his control, his timber...amazing. This guy should really be recording movie soundtracks

[@matthewsmith304]

something so gently beautiful about this cover. the talent of this man has moved me many times. shawn, thank you for sharing your talents. I am in awe

[@dukes9633]

Thank you Shawn for making such beautiful music with your amazing and powerful voice

[@lilithrosohell6668]

Its the soul in your voice! that's what makes me tear (cry). Please come to New Zealand (South Island)!

[@mtmatheus_272]

Vai fazer um ano desde que conheci o Shawn James e fiquei espantado com tanto talento, hoje eu fico orgulhoso de ver que tem uma porrada de brasileiro que é fã desse cara, tmj rapaziada! #ShawnJamesComeToBrazilPlease

[@KahNabiz]

É nós irmão haha

[@benjaminmassie2978]

HAH

[@jeannandrade8165]

É nozes hahaha

[@mtmatheus_272]

@luis ferreira tô lgd o cara tá ficando cada vez mais famoso. Merece muito mais fama que alguns aí

[@samuelsilveira5827]

Em 2021 mais ainda

[@marerie]

Man, that perfect voice clarity really pierces through the notes.

[@Vinsomer]

I really love the song choice more than anything. This isn't really the sort of song that I'd imagine Shawn covering, no disrespect to Macy Gray, just based on Shawn's sound and music he makes. It's easy to forget how broad someone's musical taste's can be and how much they can surprise you. Great job, brother!

[@grannybemx6729]

You have such a powerful voice. Delilah was the first song of yours I listened to. Brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing your gift. It is obvious. That you allow us glimpses of your soul in each song. Your divinity radiates through your music like sunshine burns through the fog and warms the day.

[@insufficientfunds4593]

I just love you for sharing your musical soul. I would love to watch you record, bet it's amazing! Thanks

[@lorranasarademelosilveira6880]

I heard this song, with Andy's version on The Office series, and I fell in love with her, but when I heard her version, I fell in love with her voice! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Brazil here! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@KoolKilla300]

Voice of an angel. I’d love to hear more covers from you

[@tomrakoski4462]

God bless this man and this man shares his blessings with me as my neighbor.

[@jayinpa1120]

This man's voice reaches deep down into my soul.

[@jasonkynge724]

The most underrated artist of our time.

[@BreakingPhobia103]

My mom loves your cover! On her behalf, thank you for such a beautiful performance.

[@babyrenee6537]

truly annointed not simply w a rich resonant tone but uniquely gifted with ability to stir or touch hearts to convey and evoke emotions toast here..

[@FoxfirePoet]

This song never resonated with me before you sang it. But it snatches me back to an airport terminal and my first step away from my wife and son on deployment, every time.

[@jakobwoodham8570]

I always seem to get something right in both my eyes whenever I hear you sing this ...

[@lindapawlowski6027]

Dam. What a great song. I've played this like ten times in a row. Great

[@heiketheis7738]

This voice is something else👍👍👍 I would like to listen to more music from him 🙏💕 All the best to you all from Germany.

[@johnsoueu8003]

Come to Brazil Shawn! We loves you! ❤🇧🇷

[@benjaminmassie2978]

OK, Ill take the next plain

[@vanessaantonucci4335]

I liked this song when it first came out, ie Macy Gray.....but I LOVE this version the Most! Beautiful Voice, Beautiful lyrics. And it’s really been impactful, hitting me harder now that I lost someone I love very much. 🦋

[@leticiamendessccp]

brasileiros aqui aaaaa ❤ ainda acho q o shawn deveria ser mais reconhecido pq a voz dele é perfeita!

[@CMFTC]

Hi, Shawn. I had tickets to your KC show last week... but, me and the 6 I was bringing got CoVid. I was bummed, but safety first, and your audience was our concern. However, I will see you when you come this way again! When I'm sad or anxious, I turn on your music, and it always makes me sing along and forget my troubles for a bit. Thank you.

[@brunosousa6641]

Shawn James is the best! Brazil is waiting for you!

[@juliojardim6574]

Amazing!!! You're one of my inspirations to learn music! Thank you for one more song! You really do magic with your voice and a gutiar. Hope some day i can listen you in live. Thank you again. A huge fan from Brazil! Be Good!

[@aleccyomorais9035]

Português BR : simplesmente sensacional nos brasileiros estamos esperando por vc shawn, vem pro Brasil. English: Simply sensational we Brazilians we are waiting for you Shawn, comes to Brazil. 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@eidsbelalemanperez6344]

Simply lovely. I love his voice, this version is beautiful!

[@princewilliammatthewpatric4239]

WOW man... just wow... i loved your cover of "that's life" ... and I love this one too! keep rocking my brother!

[@Ssarrahh0844]

WOW..... JUST WOW!!!! Grateful you found your vouce and are sharing it with us. You've taken over my playlist.

[@andreadiazfigueroa7949]

Te amoooo!, tu sensibilidad, tu voz, tu sencillez, hoy en mi Cumple, lo primero que escucho!! ♥️🇨🇱Patagonia ABRIL 08 2020!

[@ronnietoots6797]

was just passing through, but I cant leave....beautiful song.

[@mariolopezviezcaz2276]

Holy shit! This guy makes the best acoustic covers around. He has a really tasty choice.

[@brunosanti__]

Every new song it’s like a punch for me.. Can’t wait to see you here in Brazil, Shawn!

[@rodrigo2674]

Tua voz toca fundo nos sentimentos daqueles que se identificam e compartilham do mesmo.Cá estou preso em uma rotina que me desfaz por dentro, sumindo aos poucos, sentado no banco da vida, esperando o inesperado e inevitável fim...Por alguns minutos, vale a pena sentir que minhas angústias e devaneios possam usar vossa melodia como um novo olhar sobre os acontecimentos a minha volta, poderia escrever para sempre, as frases e pensamentos que me elevam ao infinito, por sua paixão ao levar os dedos ao violão, mas neste exato momento, meus suspiros e o olhar vazio sobre o horizonte já diz tudo que precisa...Continue assim.

[@EhoSolo]

Me indentifico juntamente com você, faço de suas palavras as minhas 💚

[@gabriel8578]

Rodrigo, life is like a wisp of vapor in the wind. One day it is here, and the next is gone. You are not promised your next heartbeat. Go out and seize the unexpected and inevitable before your end. Learn new things. Meet new people, find new love, learn to love yourself more and more, come to love others even more than that, and make a difference in somebody’s life. You were made for great things, go out and seize them. ❤️

[@kendrai.304]

I've always loved Maci Grey. It's a beautiful song. And wow, you brought it to another level. Thank you 💕

[@MachmalRasta]

I have follow your work since I was 12 years old and even now I am still listening your music, greetings from El Salvador

[@guitargoddess3494]

oh Shawn... how do you do that!! make me cry!! everytime!! I love the sound of your voice..but this one!! Truely showcases your talant.. and i have been following you for a few years now.. you are a amazing artist !!! please keep making music!! thank you for sharing!😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@aleboomboom7647]

I am a new fan. I liked the original a lot...I LOVE this version. It speaks to my soul. Beautifully done and thank you. ♥️

[@tommygaffney5292]

Played this around 5x tonight! Gifted and carry your talent where it takes you.

[@DM_1313]

This is amazingly beautiful, pure and vocally perfect. What a great cover. I'm off to download the song right now. Thank you Shawn James.

[@charleswhite5482]

Voice is insane I really enjoy the music he makes with his band but his solo work is what I go to on hard days when I just need to feel somthing.

[@krmysnrsy4608]

Worlds most underrated singer EVER.

[@Veronica-kz5sc]

I love your voice. my days begin in the best way when I listen to you in the morning. thank you for existing.

[@katherinekehralarcon3030]

Me encanta tu voz! Saludos desde Chile👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@bobvr5219]

Like I’ve said in other posts on your videos, your covers are on another level. Just makes you close your eyes and get lost in the music. It’s beautiful man ,

[@jaquecandido1497]

Sou apaixonada nesse som, nessa música, nessa versão, nesse homem... #cometobrazil

[@pando1113]

This was really special, we're not used to see this side of your voice ! It's really impressive to discover another side yet again of a wonderful voice with a wonderful soul.

[@Six6Sick6Six]

Can't stop listening to this masterpiece

[@agapirobi]

So beautiful, as always ❤ your music, your voice are inspirations to me. Thank you for making me dreaming like you do, to make me feel emotionnal listening to you. That's just wonderful ❤

[@DUK3S1LV3R]

This is beautiful. Thank you for this

[@briannayetter9224]

Beautiful cover! I love this mans voice its so soothing I could listen to him 24/7.

[@MrMarquesGames]

Ta pra nascer um músico mais foda que o Shawn! 👏🇧🇷

[@SG_Vital]

Quem?

[@arthurmedeiros5472]

achei que eu era o único br que conhecia ele huehue

[@thiagorocha2808]

tão gratificante saber que mais br escutam além de mim hsushaushsu

[@jhonylima273]

Ele é demais muito bom msm

[@mtmatheus_272]

opa eu também escuto ele, vai fazer um ano já kjk salve pra vcs que sabem oq é música boa tmj!

[@kathy7567]

For me the best Singer of the World!🖤🖤

[@janarocha904]

Outstanding version. I cried . Come to Brazil, please ❤

[@dumitrunechifor447]

Filme western

[@mjanssen1255]

@@dumitrunechifor447 I'd rather be filmy than have zero compassion for my fellow "man". Being sensitive is not a character flaw. However i see one of your major flaws.....

[@samuelstarr6539]

Ide come to Brazil and make babys with you bit i dont feel like getting my legs and arms cut off because cocain comes with strings round' there.

[@sofiperetti]

That voice is just perfect!

[@raulparedes6459]

Que indescriptible voz!! Solo escucho y siento..... :3

[@cambamboocs]

I don't see how anyone thinks a thumbs down is appropriate for his voice and creativity

[@antoniskollias1783]

Amazing dude i feel the feelings of every song you sing

[@gillianlaing2461]

Beautiful. Amazing voice. I like the simple chord work too.

[@ArilsonOZ]

Shawn James ta em outro nível man | 🇧🇷 You're really awesome

[@stephaniehegarty7150]

I would say this is lyrically perfect not many singers alive could change at 3:30 as you went high verse before that you couldn't go back to singing low again you nailed this absolutely perfect I loved macy grays version but you blew this out the water not many times a cover is better than a classic well done be proud #scotland

[@jeffersonfreitas7831]

As always Perfect! Brazil is waiting!

[@luizfilipe25043]

Brazilians ou seja alguns brs

[@ArilsonOZ]

se ele vier eu nem fodendo q eu vou perder kkk

[@janarocha904]

Ansiosamente ❤

[@MarsLonsen]

seems Brazil is always waiting

[@pyro_goobs0319]

@@MarsLonsen fr

[@joem7572]

Great cover. Thank you for introducing a new generation to Macy Gray's music.

[@cpmlocuras]

Arranco siempre por That's Life y termino hoy en este tema (y un contrapunto de voz perfecto con el primero). Gracias Shawn James!!! y gracias a Gabriel que me marcó el camino hasta este lugar 💖💖

[@nicolasknight4778]

My God, maybe the best male voice I have ever heard!!!!!!

[@laurasteele679]

I can't even deal with how perfect this is

[@Nellybrrrr]

Ive always loved this song, but my ex showed me this version. So it holds a special place in my heart.

[@SpectrumDIY]

I really really love your cover, I've got chills listening to this

[@DeadlyFeet413]

I was not expecting that falsetto, and I was VERY pleasantly surprised. Your range is wild! Always killing it.

[@waleedjunior8547]

God himself, thats it.

[@tatiannex]

What an amazing singer he is!

[@PsychoLiliVamp]

I had no idea your voice had this range

[@paulinam.1561]

Lili La Poderosa me too

[@mritz579]

If you watch him live it is unbelievable!

[@21ctryjenlman1]

@@mritz579 just saw him last night in Detroit. Best concert ever! And I’ve seen Journey, Kiss, and Van Halen. Nah for real, Shawn is amazing, and a great guy in person.

[@Jonny_Rojo]

How can anyone not like this song it’s that one in a million talent

[@willianschumacher1276]

Só falta vir para o BRASIL, cerveja Shawn James....depois pode morrer .......

[@EhoSolo]

Depois que eu ir em um show dele eu morro feliz

[@mercenem]

Beautiful! Your songs are so soulful and truly touching.

[@joaopedrosoares6325]

Brazil loves you!!

[@troqueidenick3622]

Não sei se eu e vc da pra considerar ''Brasil'' mas eu amo esse cara.

[@ycaroaraujo6596]

o Shawn tinha que fazer uma turnê por aqui :(

[@thiagorocha2808]

@@ycaroaraujo6596 tinha msm af

[@mtmatheus_272]

@Ycaro Araujo eu apoio isso!

[@miguellatinisoares9514]

@@thiagorocha2808 vc tem q pensar q aqui muito possivelmente ele n teria público e seria muito difícil um produtor chamar ele

[@ewalker1164]

Beautiful voice and talent! I thoroughly enjoy your music. Thank you!

[@lucascorreamercau5220]

Damn, jesus is a good singer....

[@burple65]

LOL!

[@InspectorDuke]

"Good"? this is beyond good

[@kingmekrillinme4831]

We like to call him Blanca Hezus Christos señor Hahaha but on a serious note, I cant believe how incredible he did this. This dude can cover fucking anything

[@adrian3865]

wooly hair does not grow down, it is not wavy. carpentry requires strength.

[@sog305]

its the wine

[@jenngoetz8068]

You have the most amazing voice. It send chills! Please make more videos becuz you are truly blessed with a gift!