Tom Rosenthal - Not a Catastrophe (Lyric Video)

[@its4theer]

idk why i had this on my watchlater playlist but I'm glad I did, great song!

[@lilkwoody7753]

My favorite line was "its not a catastrophe, you had a good time and it was nice to be around." It really helped me realize that when a friendship ends, it shouldn't stain the good memmories with them... it hurts, but I did have a good time with them and at least it meant something to me. Thanks for the beautiful music Tom!

[@meriamsaoudi9915]

This makes me feel less alone, less pained, less destroyed. This reminds me that life goes on and that regardless of our differences, we are all essentially the same. Our cores are intertwined by a visible line that annihilates our differences and makes of us a cohesive whole. It is not a catastrophe to feel pain. It is not a catastrophe to feel the stings of failure. It is not a catastrophe to write about it. It is not a catastrophe to sing it out.

[@onkarmhaskar]

This is so beautifully written. Love & peace to you. 🌼

[@meriamsaoudi9915]

@@onkarmhaskar Thank you. Love and Peace to you as well!

[@evagunther7784]

I have an anxiety disorder, so that song means a lot to me - less worrying, more happiness! Love from Germany ❤️

[@BeeLZBeeb]

Big same. I found Tom today

[@mildlyinteresting5789]

same here. Hope you are dealing ok with it by now

[@b81312]

Of course it made me cry (good tears), but it's not a bad thing to have a good purificating cry in the morning caused by something so beautiful! I think many people struggle to come to terms with endings (whatever they might be), and this song presents such a nice approach! It really resonates with me, thanks Tom!

[@FluffySashaUwU]

Your music always makes me so happy 😊

[@PANWiktorTMHasztagKomentujemy]

same UwU

[@Leeny.]

Omg same

[@dgendy]

Tom. I read your email announcing this song and heard about what you've been going through. Through all your songs I take away something about what it means to be alive. I look up to you because in this you sing about not allowing your battles to define the triumph of living a good life. Thank you and you're in my prayers. Sending love to all the fellow listeners

[@beyzakokes]

always gorgeous, always. love you tom

[@emeliasoderlund]

Tom's talent to balance sadness with an equal amount of happiness is why I keep coming back to his music

[@daenerystargaryen4185]

I have a feeling many people are going to request this song at their funeral, including myself

[@jessicamoore1314]

When is Drogon bringing you back so we can hold one? 😜

[@nixi7688]

100% I know I will be

[@deboradev1115]

Jup, me too. I’ve let all my friends know that 😎

[@RainHavok1111]

And that is 1 of many reasons he's such a great song writer; he makes you feel.. Unlike most rappers & most bands these days.

[@CieloArrieta-r6p]

​@@RainHavok1111lolloollollo moplllllollll pl lll 😢ml

[@danielaalbrecht2510]

To the lighthouse! God I love that video. And the lightness of this song. Thank you, Tom, rock on!

[@lilla966]

Hi Tom. Your music always meant a lot to me, it helped a lot with my panic attacks and it helped me to realise there is a good side to almost everything. I've been listening to your music since I was 14, I'm 19 now. I just got the news that I didn't get into my dream school and when I saw the notification saying 'Not a Catastrophe' I teared up a little. This song means a lot to me as change is a very hard thing for me to accept, but it makes me feel a lot better about it. Thank you for sharing your wonderful art with the world and thank you for being so inspiring!

[@mighty_yos6717]

The sky won't fall down to the sea🙌

[@elisapavonromero]

😍😍😍so beautiful

[@leah271]

When I go to heaven I want your songs to be playing 🥺❤

[@zuzannajocek2504]

My boyfriend just broke up with me. I wasn’t ready and I did’t know that he was thinking about it. Thank you for this song, it helps me a little bit.

[@Jd_matheusc]

Tom, I feel like this song was made for me. It shows how you can always express the naturallity of life in your song. You're amazing!

[@TheMrzippie]

my own dad passed away in december of 2019, so all of your songs recently have been a big comfort. this one really encapsulates where i'm at now in my grief. just remembering the joy of knowing the person you lost. great song, tom! thank you for doing what you do

[@engygalal3762]

Listening to this after a pretty intense anxiety attack, looking for something grounding and this song really calmed me down. I’ve been trying to claw myself out of a pretty terrible depressive episode & I got into a few projects that both terrify and excite me to the core, as I’m trying to make sense of so many endings I’m dealing with from the past two years but also to get back to myself. This is helping, so much. Thank you.

[@snicfeelthelove2069]

@Engy Galal Jesus loves you so much. Run to Him, He gives a joy and peace and comfort. Jesus said in Matthew 11" 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light."

[@etigafy2716]

@@snicfeelthelove2069 agreed

[@flobett1546]

I was diagnosed with type one 2 years ago too, and I wish this song had been around to describe exactly how I felt. Also so so happy that there is finally positive media representation of diabetes! Great song!

[@kasioludek47]

Tom, I love your songs, there is something about them that allows me to move into a different reality and feel better than it is. Thank you for making music that makes so many people happy.

[@TheMagicOwL127]

I used to cry a lot with your songs but this one just got a tear, mostly because Im finally over my depression and im not reaching for your music to feel like I'm not alone. I'm not a knot of feelings anymore. I'm in bed, just waking up, it's a grey day, which I'm not a fan of, but it feels much brighter now. I saw a 16 y/o here in the comments and it made me realize I'm 23 and I've been a fan since i was that age. You've been with me through out that journey, or at least it feels that way. Hope you have a good day. "and the joys wont end with you"

[@oppressedopossum5325]

Today I had a loved one be given two days left to live. This song is,, really oddly consoling.. There's no way this was a coincidence that this was released on such a day. I've loved your music for years. Thank you for the comfort, Tom. Edit: Fly high, Grandpa. Love you always. ♥️

[@D.G.K.B.]

i come from west germany. live in the disaster area. we have many dead here and we are trying to survive. your music gives me the strength. Thanks very much

[@EldariaMinecarftienne]

I did not cry much since my father passed away two months ago, but thank you for allowing me to cry today, it feels good and I shouldn't hold myself back so much to express my sadness, thank you Tom

[@nika-yg4lj]

Listening to this while eating my breakfast. I was feeling a bit down lately and this song gave me energy for today 🎶

[@alanak.7539]

So glad I wasn't asleep yet! I love it so much. "The sky won't fall down to the sea, and the joys won't end with you." It's like an understanding hug for anyone learning what it means to live without someone.

[@Venomous28]

Everyone else says it better than I can, so I’m just going to say thank you. Thank you!

[@catarinapedreira3231]

I love that the music ends so abruptly, reinforcing the meaning of the song. We can't choose when are about to die, but we can choose to have a great time before

[@klaraxxv3188]

Wow, gotten real goosebumps. Listening to your songs for about 3 years now. It’s a pleasure every time. I hope you come to Germany to give a concert after the pandemic. I probably won’t be able to come to your next tour concerts. Nice to have your music Mr. Rosenthal

[@sapphire5062]

I struggle with an anxiety disorder, beautiful songs like yours help me remember that I'm allowed to enjoy life and can achieve all the things I'm scared to!

[@una_10bananas]

Mmm so nice to listen to

[@TheJunsLee]

Every song is a masterpiece

[@kofel94]

I woke up this morning, one year older again. I am 27 now and sometimes I feel like im lagging behind in life while time rushes on. I remembered the club 27 and how these artists had finished the works they are know for at my age. Getting older starts to feel like something bad in this context, but at the same time it makes me realize how it is a privilege. I guess it really is not a catastrophe :) Thank you for your music!

[@kabya6418]

This song is beautiful and majestic.

[@lunalenno1365]

I Love your Songs!🥰 I'm 15 years old and i'm From Germany. I hear your songs so often ... sometimes to cry and sometimes to laugh ... thanks for everything :)

[@OP-wh4tr]

Tom your songs are always so incredibly timely for me. This one hits extra hard. Thank you for your light, simple magic. 💚💚💚

[@theabyssgazingback]

I’m sitting alone in my basement, at the start of what I’m pretty sure is depressive episode (during which I tend to get fatalistic). And recently a lot of my worries have revolved around the seemingly ever quicker passage of time over the past few years, along with thoughts of how many different things have had there ending in my life recently. It’s been a real mental and emotional weight that I’ve been struggling with. Anyways, all that to say that it’s really nice to be reminded that not all endings are awful, or even necessarily negative. Thanks Tom!

[@juanguerrerogalan2107]

Hi! I know things can get hard, especially goodbyes. I have done many exchange programs during the years and seeing people come and go in your life while you are trying to befriend them is devastating. I just wanted to tell you that things do get better, once you settle down, or you adapt to this fast paced/world which is hard but it can lead you to a happier life. You are not alone in this and I hope that things get better for you, you seem like a nice person and you deserve the best of what this world can offer! Stay strong :)

[@theabyssgazingback]

@@juanguerrerogalan2107 Hey thanks man. I really appreciate the encouragement. I’ll keep that all in mind moving forward for sure.

[@juanguerrerogalan2107]

@@theabyssgazingback 😊

[@arvid15]

Ending your life isn’t always an option. Last week, I lost my sister because of s**cide. I never thought that she was feeling depressed in any way, probably because I was always far away from home cause of college, and it pains me that she’s gone. I love my sister so much; she’s like my bestfriend. And now hat she’s gone, I really don’t know what my future has for me. It’s so sudden and it’s so life-changing, and she didn’t even leave a note. So might I suggest that ending your life isn’t a thing to do. As selfish as it may sound, it hurts a lot of people who love you. Remember that there are people who care for you dearly, and people who love you so much. Talk to them if you’re having depressive episodes, and consider professional help if you can. Do not give up on life. Life is so beautiful and it is a gift granted to us. Do not waste it

[@theabyssgazingback]

@@arvid15 Hey man, I appreciate the concern, but you don't have to worry. As bad as my depression might get, I've never considered that as an option. And I'll definitely get professional help if this is one of my episodes. Don't worry about me on that end. That said, it sounds like you are, or have been struggling with the loss of your sister, so if I may humbly suggest, you might want to consider going to a counselor yourself. They can help you process your emotions and grief in healthy ways, and it might just be helpful. Again, I don't know if you are already, but after loss, regardless of whether someone thinks that they are handling it well or not, I think it's important for someone to go see a therapist about it. Thanks again for the concern, but I hope you're doing alright yourself man.

[@amazingemma216]

The circumstances under which I listened to this song: I have 5 minutes before I need to leave for work. I love the song, it gives me energy for the day. All these songs about endings and dying really resonate with me, seeing as my mother has terminal cancer. A lot of these songs prepare me, or voice how I feel about it all. ❤️

[@oopsimlateagain]

man, this is so sad yet so comforting.

[@kasiakasia8235]

I saw some comments of people saying they cried during the song and it made me feel better about me crying to it as well! Sometimes I have some dark thoughts or feelings I keep inside and don't share with anyone because of the fear of being misunderstood and it makes me feel alone. And there enters Tom with these beautiful songs saying "I know how you feel, it's ok". You have no idea how many times your music has been my best friend getting me through some tough times over the years. I'm forever grateful

[@justin1733]

Tom, I'm so glad my brother recommended your music to me. I read the news about you through my brother. I give you all my love and happiness. I love your music :)

[@elodiedezetter9242]

This song , the feelings are beyond words ❤️

[@FinnsterP]

Another beautiful song Tom!

[@maximesalley932]

I have the same feeling with all of Tom's songs, when I hear his voice I think of Ron Weasley's family home and remember the little things in life are beautiful !

[@florroja100]

This is a good morning because of this good music of Tom Rosenthal! Thank you 🎵❤

[@TheSaturday5]

Oh Tom...a treasure, you are~

[@YuliaHadassahK]

This is the most upbeat song about death that I've heard yet, if anyone could write it it'd be you, Tom 🙂

[@charlotterose4290]

Just incredible

[@maciejpodosek2263]

Gonna have a good time with this song and coffee in my hand. Love the sudden ending!

[@david_burgos]

This man deserves the whole world and even more so, today I had a terrible day (yes, maybe it's exaggerated) but then at the end of the day I heard: "Not a Catastrophe" by Tom Rosenthal, I'm honest I hadn't heard it before (sorry Tom I failed you) and little by little it made me see things in a different way and that I did not see before, it also calmed me (yes! one more day without crying) now I am better, I recommend listening to this piece of art, you will not regret it! Thanks Tom❤️

[@ayohkay.]

Hi Tom. On my first listen though it got me thinking about the younger version of yourself. Like talking to the little person inside of me as I grow older

[@hannahcooper7887]

It will happen to you, it will happen to me... and the joys won’t end with you💗

[@puli4906]

This makes me feel alive and at peace at the same time. Thank you.

[@summer-gu3lj]

first song to start this day! thank you, tom ❤️

[@elijah620]

Needed this today of all days, thanks again Tom.

[@kendrab6104]

So grateful for your talents...and even more grateful that you share them with all of us! ☺️ Beautiful as always ❤️

[@anastasiabeaverhausen8683]

There is no end, he knows that. Love you all 💕💕💕💕

[@Kvirtti]

How lucky I am that my morning started with your new song! Huge love from Georgia 🇬🇪

[@khatialomtadze4960]

Same here!

[@Kvirtti]

@@khatialomtadze4960 ♥️

[@clarabouvet8267]

Since i knew you, my life became a movie where your songs are the soundtrack ❤🥰

[@gaynorduncan9058]

Beautiful as ever Tom!❤

[@OneD26]

here’s where i’m at discovering this song, i’m a 20yo diabetic on a break during my first summer job, scrolling through my mail and finding the mail you sent us to have an avant-première of this song. i’m out there, having a low blood sugar being super excited about it and listening to it like 5 times before having to go back to work to the point i forgot i was supposed to eat something during my break to stop being low thank you so much for this song!!! it’s amazing how you manage to make us all feel something listening to this song whatever our situation is !!!

[@Leeny.]

Great Job, Tom!

[@johntheone7669]

Another beautiful song, i just heared it the first time and it makes me happy instantly😍 But at the same time it is so profound and sad. Nobody can do it like you, Tom :)

[@courtneyross1081]

Amazing!!

[@alvarodr7619]

it's very fitting that the whole video you're moving towards the light, and the ending is abrupt. very nice

[@mchester16]

Filmed on Rottnest! I knew I recognised that view! Wonderful music as always, thank you for this :)

[@bepped]

Your music never ceases to bring a smile to my face...thank you immensely for sharing your gifts with the world

[@AdibahKhalil]

"The end is not the enemy The body built to die" i just wanna say how beautiful that line is

[@onkarmhaskar]

I needed this song. Thank you Tom.

[@Yahoodoraze]

Can’t wait to have this play at my funeral 😍

[@hannahcooper7887]

There’s always something there that stays alive. Thank you for yet another bop Tom. My thoughts and prayers are with you🦋

[@TheCrimsonPope]

Loving this song so much, especially appreciating it knowing what it is about. Thanks you, Tom

[@1xdlol]

Thank you Tom for being there

[@khatialomtadze4960]

Masterpiece!

[@bbq5393]

Your music always helps me see the bigger picture of problems, calms me down and lets me appreciate the small things. I'm so glad I discovered your music over 5 years ago. I'm forever thankful x

[@vivinanny9149]

i am from brazil, i love to you music!!!😍❤️

[@dilfhunter77]

I've been so depressed lately thank u for this song bestie

[@popdishead]

during these pandemic flu, everything was spinning around my mind, death of a family, my own death, the end of everything. seems even death not as bad as i think, it will happen to me and everyone. greetings from Indonesia tom, your works beyond anything this world has 💕

[@mackenzielynn4307]

Very beautiful! I love this song so much!

[@joe_mama1604]

This song makes me feel so confident, it’s my first year of high school I sit alone at lunch and walk the halls alone 90% of the day I’m by myself. This song reminds me all I’m thankful for. It makes me okay to be alone. Seeing everyone with each other and me as an outcast. This song makes me feel okay about it. After school I go and meet up with my elementary friends at our first school. We go there and set up my hammock and we all go sit in it and enjoy the sunset we go from 6-7:30 pretty much everyday. They’ve gotten me through my toughest day and we’re right next to me on the best ones.

[@wolfpudding6904]

I like to think this song appeared now to me on purpose. You know... Two months ago I met a guy. We fell in love, but I definitely fell harder. He said he's not looking for a relationship but the match and chemistry was real. We had a good time. Then we had to part our ways as friends. Before I thought this will be a catastrophe. Broken heart, hard time trusting others. But you know what. I'm lucky I'm myself and lucky he was so mature too. We told each other everything we liked and disliked in our prototype of a relationship. We wished each other well. Had one last good sex. In the morning we hugged each other, the hug was a rebirth. We walked out the room as friends who had a good time and surprisingly it wasn't a catastrophe. Thanks for reading my short, bittersweet love story haha

[@fabiobianciardi3987]

I will come to London to hear one of yours live concerts. I can't die having only listened to you on spoty all these years. As always, Love from Italy💚

[@hakembelleri_]

Stessa cosa vale per me bro

[@jazladen]

.. plus it's all not that important .. love this song

[@manouchecharbot3848]

Listening to this song in the morning on the balcony with the sound of the birds is surely the best emotional sensation. This music is sweet, the lyrics are beautiful, it puts you in a good mood and I will continue to listen to it like all the others (on spotify too) Thank you Tom for this moment I will not forget it!

[@SairWithTheHair]

Today the doctor is arranging for me to be tested for diabetes so I can very, very much appreciate this. Much love from someone who's been with you since the MySpace days of Lizo from Newsround and Raquel. ❤️

[@Bienemaya345]

Great song❤️

[@zllsph12]

I sent this song to my bestfriend just few months after his dad's burial and yes this song just somehow hurts in a way that you are in transition to accept it.

[@wiktoria3168]

Your music is one of the best think I found in my life. See you in November (Poland) ❤️

[@Emi-uw6pc]

This was awesome!!

[@nadiaelkadri8994]

your recent music is really helping me come to terms with my mortality

[@Gilliandanae]

Your talent to turn situations around into something positive will always amaze me. It's the best way to live your life and definitely inspired me to do the same 🙌 Great song Tom!!

[@zoe2079]

This song makes me feel so safe and less alone...when I listened to it the first time it made me feel like I could finally open up about myself and my problems even if they seem embarrassing or unvalid to me....

[@Lauren-md9dt]

Tom, your music is simply inspiring! Its music that is wholesome and down to earth to listen too. Sometimes I catch myself getting lost in the superficial world and you music brings me back to solid ground and to realise that we are all the same. And its NOT the world that defines us, but how we define the world by what we value around us! I'll forever keep listening to your music :) P.S The fans in this community are also wonderful human beings!!

[@nadiahutna_SPARKS]

As always... WONDERFULL!

[@mariawroniewska4833]

I fall in love ❤️🎶🎶

[@sofia9432]

Thank you for this wonderful masterpiece, Tom. Always you bringing us some hope these days!

[@nanpotrer4709]

hi Tom! i'm on my balcony getting ready to go outside and walk some good miles, feeling like people i want to be friends with don't wanna be friends with me :) that's okay . they're great people. i hope i am great person too, it just seems we're two different kind of greatness. thank you for your music, it means a lot.

[@DrawinGGs-rn8mf]

So nice, this song just did put a smile on my face 😀 such a good way to start my day

[@Benjamain]

oh man thank you for your music :) im from, the new world famous small town, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler in western germany and its just a warm feeling when music starts to grow some hope in such a desolate situation. after the loss of so many homes, lifes

[@matejkuka1112]

Masterpiece again! I think I have been listening it for like 1 hour :)