CHVRCHES cover Kendrick Lamar 'LOVE.' for Like A Version

Kendrick Lamar's 'LOVE.' is beautifully reimagined by CHVRCHES for triple j's Like A Version. Subscribe: bit.ly/triplejsubscribe
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[@RealLukeWilson]

If CHVRCHES made a covers album, I would buy the shit out of it. Their covers are consistently some of their best songs. Like HOW??

[@calemcdonald6295]

They have amazing covers!

[@stbiotyk]

I actually tend to prefer their cover to their "own"' work....

[@dx5781x]

Maybe it’s great because it’s not their song, but another artist’s, lol.

[@lilyliebminger8668]

Luke Wilson absolutely perfect

[@RolnOrangeClvrs]

Very astute observation. Couldn't agree more.

[@Thomaslynn247]

I wasn't expecting this to be this good but DAMN

[@Liquidplasticable]

lmao I see what you did there

[@happylindsay4475]

😁

[@415bigk]

Aaaaah i see what u did there

[@olliewilson6495]

I know bro so amazing!!

[@this_foo_right_here]

DAMN.

[@chasingrabbits1923]

THIS is how you do a cover. So different that it’s almost unrecognizable, yet it still keeps the message and emotion of the original. Absolutely outstanding. Chvrches never disappoints with their covers.

[@benasslick67]

Sounds pretty recognizable to me

[@jacobfield4848]

Much better than the original.

[@NOELSON341]

@@jacobfield4848 cap.

[@nochaoticgood]

​@@jacobfield4848 incorrect. plus zacari's clear notes just hit better.

[@jacobfield4848]

@@nochaoticgood No.

[@prudencemidgley4159]

My husband and I played this version as our last song of the night at our wedding.

[@morbidmarz3710]

💕💕

[@theend62120]

❤❤❤ 😊

[@raiha528]

Thats dope

[@thomaswyrick4648]

That sounds beautiful ❤️

[@OverTheHillsAdventures]

Nice!

[@lrgtechnique5559]

Making a hip-hop track into a synth pop power ballad?!! Genius. On replay. 🤘🏽😏

[@aa55claa55cl]

another famous artist is Laleh singing E kid "here I go again"

[@laurenchristianna2092]

Dude... it's terrible 👎🏾

[@i_dont_know_who_i_am69]

Yeah, it's so good. They're so talented.

[@gatfatf]

@@laurenchristianna2092 This feels like a genre demotion. Sycophantic 80s obsession taken too far

[@jessbrugada3748]

@@gatfatf They are a synth-pop band, what are they supposed to do? Covers are meant to be this way so idk what you're crying on about

[@IHMadeThis]

I want to know why the youtube algorithm hid this from me for more than a year?

[@seemslogic3422]

bro i keep coming back to it - it will never stop

[@giancarlolisciani9603]

It's soo good

[@Huge2na]

Same WTF..... I guess that's part of the game, searching out things for ourselves.

[@gwynplaine6710]

It doesn't like you ...... I don't like you!

[@BookersJourney]

Same, just got this. YT slacking on me.

[@claudinecarline]

JUST FOUND OUT THIS MASTERPIECE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY!!!!!! I AM SO HAPPY!

[@kilian5907]

Still waiting for a vinyl version... But the availability on Spotify is wonderful! 😊

[@KayManiProductions]

Crazy how I was thinking of running to Spotify to add it to my liked songs and before doing so found this confirmation comment! Danko! P.S. Song on repeat!

[@Benji2N]

Am I the only one that comes back to listen to this at least once a week? Religiously since it was posted...honestly unbelievable

[@BatkoBrat]

Can't get enough, honestly

[@AnonymousBloke]

Here I am again also.

[@alexdamaceno]

I extracted the audio from this video, put it on my iPod and have been listening to it regularly ever since

[@truerideskate]

No. You're not special.

[@jalan9700]

Her 1975 cover is my favorite

[@money0925]

@0:13 I literally yelled "ANOTHER WOOOOOOOORLD PREMIER" 🤣🤣🤣

[@xanderwilliams8400]

😂😂😂😂🤣

[@roxannebumanglag1853]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😜😜😜

[@Summer_788]

My friend always sings that part whenever I play this song on repeat!

[@S___________]

💀💀💀

[@TheManmoths]

FFS 😂😂😂

[@sachiosulaiman8700]

Dear triple J, We still hate you by the fact that u haven't upload this on spotify. Sincerely yours, All of the people who listened to this cover

[@Little_Kerbs]

Sachio Sulaiman PREACH

[@lNTERNETMULL]

Still true this day! Please triple J, it would be so great :)

[@drewheller7400]

Backing this

[@arqueromusica5085]

use youtube to mp3 website then just upload to spotify from your local files

[@wbmarceloz]

Yeah

[@cring2469]

She is so into this song and all in on this performance. That little gal can belt it.

[@gabeagurcia507]

they killed this. they kept enough of the original style while putting their own spin on it to make it unique. especially the second and third hooks. the way they build with the drums, her vocals and that synth. so beautifulllll.

[@davidbrooks8218]

I'm obsessed with her eye roll when she sings "Only for a night? I'm kidding....."

[@danielroman9310]

What minute of the video?

[@davidbrooks8218]

@@danielroman9310 1:18

[@robertwilliams7886]

I know exactly what you mean, its so cute, and fits the lyrics

[@rkmh65]

I thought I was the only one. I kept replaying that part.

[@vigi14816903]

That eye roll is epic

[@lisamello1219]

on repeat all day. So basically anything CHVRCHES touches turns GOLD.

[@aprilb.6713]

This needs a current comment. It’s wonderful.

[@garryanddanielleturpin9987]

I like it waaay better than the original

[@andrewt9128]

Right there with ya. Chvrches killin it as per usual

[@christystaude7835]

Always awesome to find a great band or artist and a song that touches ya. Never gets old.

[@rubenramos7501]

It's the best when your feeling down it makes me feel better now with my recovery 🙏thank you

[@lisabird3357]

We chose this song for our first dance at our wedding on 07.12.2018. Loved it from the second we heard it.

[@umutmertcan248]

Chvrches is my favourite band and Kendrick is my favourite rapper. This is like a heaven.

[@yungjoemighty879]

HELL

[@daryl7531]

Nice music taste you have! Two artists that couldn't be more different but both equally talented in their respective lanes.

[@MrBakerman58]

They should tour here

[@BatkoBrat]

@@daryl7531 That's called being open minded and not being a slave to style/genre

[@K1ddo7]

The best cover fucking ever done of a song

[@BryceEdwardBrown]

I can't stop listening to this.

[@redpandarepresent6380]

yeah man hooked

[@ma.victoriavargas4268]

me rn

[@omatredrt]

Timeless. Absolutely timeless. The original is good. What Chrvches did to this song is amazing. Lauren murdered it.

[@udoka96]

Usually indie covers of rap songs strip all the passion out, but this is beautiful. A more than worthy tribute to the original.

[@originalkid.2529]

Totally agree

[@summerdarkness]

when Lauren starts singing "LOVE ME" I'm like, oh honey how could we not! Her vocals are really improving more and more. It is such a treat to hear her fine tuning the instrument her voice is , in real time. Keep it up Lauren. Also if this is the closest we are going to get to an actual duet with Martin and Lauren , I will take it!

[@benedux]

I have to admit she couldn't sing live for shit. Look at her now. Flawless.

[@soshamike1718]

When she says just love me my heart burst

[@notsure7318]

It’s awesome to watch Lauren when she is feeling a song and breaks out into a few quick dance moves. Her voice is amazing and the band does a great job of adapting covers and writing their own music to highlight her vocal strengths. Her vocal ability has improved steadily over time showing her dedication to practicing and perfecting her craft. They keep getting better as their music adds complexity and her voice becomes more angelic!!!

[@fwir711u2]

She has a solo album out soon from what I hear. It sounds like it'll be pretty good judging by what she has released so far

[@Tom192Hartley]

Lauren has the voice of an angel, goosebumps all the way through ❤

[@Coliva0001]

Another woooorld premiere

[@Einstein0fRap]

Kung-Fu Kenny!

[@yaboyMAP]

What happens on earth stays on earth!

[@devingiles887]

If the song was made in the 80s this is definitely how it would sound

[@jonathancooper1734]

Devin Giles exactly! This is exactly what I’ve been thinking since I started listening to CHVRCHES...their synth stuff is like a great 80s movie and I freaking LOVE IT!

[@LeniTV]

Even if I understand your impression: No, not really, production- and instruments-wise.

[@JonathanPohan]

when it's 30 seconds in and you got the chills already you know it's gon be goooood

[@egseven]

Whoever created this song is a musical genius. Great lyric great rhythm great melody great all around

[@prettyxbonez96]

Kendrick Lamar this is cover of the song- Love buddy

[@Jayy-vr5sp]

Kendrick Lamar created it. One of the best musicians in this generation

[@jackquinn4363]

It's funny how you picked up on the genius of Kendrick from this song. This isn't like the rest of his songs. They are far more intricate and tough to understand exactly what he is talking about because he is so intelligent and communicating on a higher level than most. Go listen to maad city

[@deew187]

Pulitzer Prize winner, Kendrick Lamar. But this cover is beautiful

[@_benzer]

This cover reminds me a lot of Drive, and it feels so fucking good.

[@tomstewart1962]

captainmighty read my mind man

[@AlakayTheLionRoarz]

YES it's such a THROWBACK

[@existentialbread8703]

Wow what a perfect visualisation

[@Izeezus]

Thank you for this comment

[@McSireson]

you are so damn right

[@reddoggod1969]

I'm so glad Lauren Mayberry is coming into her own, saw them years ago and she was so shy and timid it was hard to hear her over the band. What a difference a few years will make.

[@fwir711u2]

She will have a solo album out soon this year.

[@jen8379]

Voice of an angel

[@danepar10]

“I’m like an exit away” fucking kills me... hard feels on that line.

[@DmitryRocha]

You could take this audio to Spotify. Pretty please!

[@ChoerrySeoDah]

they will they did it for their last cover as well

[@TinNguyen197]

And how long did it take them? 3 years? i don’t want to wait that long...

[@DmitryRocha]

That's why I would love to have KZbin Music in Brasil

[@hvrris6214]

just download it from youtube and put it in your local files on your computer and then you can have for yourself on spotify

[@SerLibre11]

Hvrris we can do that lol?

[@Jack_huntakilla]

Months have passed and I keep coming back for this.

[@Jack_huntakilla]

damn im still here after the turn of the decade!

[@Jack_huntakilla]

Survived the pandemic (so far) and here I am again! : D

[@Jack_huntakilla]

Checking in once again at the end of 2022! ❤

[@Jack_huntakilla]

End of 2023 i m here

[@KiyoshiDaichi]

Can't help but have a huge crush on Lauren. This girl is pure magic;

[@regppMD]

OMG ITS ON SPOTIFY ALREADY! I FOUND IT 🥰🥰🥰 I really love this version and I want this played on my wedding day

[@soshamike1718]

She is unreal in this cover!!!!

[@veltii]

wow ok im actually living for Lauren singing in a lower range??

[@nierohsplaylist]

Emz Nev that’s her low? Lol

[@gixhc]

Emz Nev she sounds like a fairy 🧚🏻‍♂️

[@pablozamora5430]

@@gixhc she sounds like an angel 👼

[@timothydredge462]

It's very subtle but I love that moment at like 1:20 when Lauren sort of roles her eyes. Even though this isn't "her song" you can see the connection she's making with this song and it turns into something new. Like how when Trent Reznor talked about hearing Johnny Cash's version of Hurt. That's really what makes a great cover and songs in general I guess.

[@TheCurtisdavies]

absolutely agree

[@bennyfranklin]

🎵 This always puts me in a better mood My wife just asked me what is this song and proceeds to sing it. I said oh yeah, she killed it. We moved 2 times since the day I last heard this. Backup killing it too. 🎶

[@chrismarsh1067]

Perfect. No one no one says the words LOVE ME better than Lauren

[@gracedean4231]

this alright but I prefer the original

[@danofthepeople4787]

It's like SHE KNOWS

[@kennymontejano]

Her voice gave me chills

[@GamingWitRad]

Damn I almost shed a tear she killed this

[@klaw181]

That second verse gets ya. Same thing happens with their artic monkeys cover.

[@OverTheHillsAdventures]

I did when i heard this live on JJJ.Still do now

[@patrickdeterville7336]

They all did, it wouldn't be Chvrches without all 3 of them ^-^

[@skipbaltau8577]

That is a woman who is in complete control of her voice and it is beautiful. I love the covers they do, almost unrecognizable, but beautiful. I am just sorry i was late to the party in finding CHVRCHES.

[@final_mile_music9713]

If you are going to cover a song, make it yours. Do it justice. Like this.

[@apertureonfirephotography4795]

Whoa this cover blew me away and never knew it existed and I’m a big fan of both artist. loved chvrches after “mother we share” ages ago

[@cwallace6277]

They do such a great original version of this song …doesn’t even sound like the same . awesome & amazing🎉

[@mapcollect0r266]

What an insipid comment 🤡

[@sistersofthemoon3144]

Still come back to this. It’s just so purely perfect. One of the songs you feel in your bones. Lovely 🥰🥰🥰

[@KayManiProductions]

In your belly bones ❤

[@michaelhake8568]

Once upon a time there was a synth-pop band who chose to cover king Kendrick! And it was fucking awesome!!

[@matchgallarde6016]

This cover not only is rhythmically genius, that voice got some umphhhh too. Soo good.

[@radagascar1]

SHOUT-OUT TO THE DUDE DOING BACKING VOCALS!

[@BxTekNurd]

Why, Can never understand him!

[@DniAngel3982]

nice touch

[@DniAngel3982]

@@BxTekNurd lol you dnt speak cursive?

[@edwardgilbert4786]

He's saying the wrong words as well

[@ViragoRiver]

Except that he sang the wrong lyrics...

[@jaypeemilanes9120]

Wow! Her voice gives me goosebumps.

[@felipevallejo5882]

I don’t know how to stop listening over and over, thx

[@Llight-qg9tc]

💞💓💕❤❤💞💞

[@AnonymousBloke]

Here I am three years after my first comment on this epic cover. This is perfection. Chvrches killing it.

[@wendybiese3595]

We had this as our first dance song at our wedding Sept 2020 ❤️. We had a local duo learn the song and sing it live. My husband I love this version so much and Lauren’s vocals are incredible

[@regppMD]

Wow congratulations 🥰🥰❤

[@chumamenziwa7977]

It's unbelievable how I love this cover more each day I listen to it.

[@liamcasey1580]

This is such an uplifting take on a great song. Lauren’s voice has gone to the next level in the last couple of years.

[@beep.1017]

I don't think they can do a bad cover period! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Dubmajicks]

This gives chills from start to finish; Love this! Thank you Ms. Mayberry, Thank you Chvrches.

[@bendade5335]

I am obsessed with this. I don’t think they know how good this is 😩

[@electrojoe42]

Me: *sees and hears for the first time* Her: Love me? Me: k.

[@fatwalrus4011]

🤣🤣🤣

[@soshamike1718]

That head turn, love me

[@taytaylor1500]

One of the most underrated bands ever! Churches is one of the coolest bands and her voice is amazing! Love love this cover!❤️

[@TheCurtisdavies]

I just can’t get over this band… everything i’ve ever heard from them is just jaw droppingly great, “love” is just incredible… lauren is just an absolute goddess

[@miguelvaldoleiros]

I'm convinced Chvrches can make any song sound awesome, def one of the best bands I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

[@XGoldenPhoenixX]

LYRICS Give me a run for my money There is nobody, no one to outrun me So give me a run for my money Sipping bubbly, feeling lovely Living lovely Just love me, love me, love me Just love me, love me If I didn't ride blade on curb, would you still (love me)? If I made up my mind at work, would you still (love me)? Keep it a hundred, I'd rather you trust me than you (love me) Keep it a whole one hund', don't got you I got nothing I got something We gon' function No assumptions Feeling like fightin' with it Knock it out twice on with it Only for the night, I'm kidding Only for life If I didn't ride blade on curb, would you still (love me)? If I made up my mind at work, would you still (love me)? Keep it a hundred, I'd rather you trust me than you (love me) Keep it a whole one hund', don't got you I got nothing Give me a run for my money There is nobody, no one to outrun me So give me a run for my money Sipping bubbly, feeling lovely Living lovely Just love me, love me, love me Just love me, love me I'm on the way We ain't got no time to waste Popping your gum on the way Am I in the way? Don't want to pressure you none I want your blessing today Oh by the way, open the door for me babe Told you that I'm on the way I'm on the way, know the connection is vague Pick up the phone for me babe If I didn't ride blade on curb, would you still (love me)? If I made up my mind at work, would you still (love me)? Keep it a hundred, I'd rather you trust me than you (love me) Keep it a whole one hund', don't got you I got nothing Just love me, love me, love me Just love me, love me, love me Just love me, love me, love me Just love me, love me Give me a run for my money There is nobody, no one to outrun me So give me a run for my money Sipping bubbly, feeling lovely Living lovely

[@zakisofwan7182]

This cover brings pure innocence into the song. It transform into another level of emotions. And she has the voice for it. Absolute joy.

[@gwynbell]

I'm so mad KZbin hid this from me for over a year. I'm obsessed with this

[@Prime_Diecast_And_Toys]

This has been on repeat on Spotify for the last 5 days and counting. Listening to it night and day. Such a great cover of an amazing original Kendrick track .

[@lucasyansie]

I don't think Chvrches has ever let me down when it comes to good music :)

[@stikmanvideo]

The way she quick rolls her eyes. 🙄💙🔥

[@miapaulatuvilla1546]

Been a fan of chvrches since 2015, their music always makes me feel that great energy in my body. I don't know what it is, i'd call it chvrches magic. Btw, Lauren's has improved since I first heard them. I love this trio; Lauren, Martin , and Iain. Lots of love from Philippines XO

[@ShaunMichael5]

I come back to this cover at least once a month! Such a banger

[@kevinanastacio8529]

Absolute fire...anyone else can't stop repeating? Esp the break.

[@kirstenlongacre2105]

i expected nothing when i first clicked but this is fucking AMAZING oh my god...lauren's voice has improved so much.

[@al-du6lb]

I just love the part where Martin comes in at 00:45

[@user-yk8uy7fr2p]

Awesome, beautiful version CHVRCHES

[@jessepinkman6183]

She had me at sippin bubbly. Thank you lovely

[@skyloveup]

The drums💙

[@CarlosLopez-wc3di]

Got a chance to tell her how much I loved this cover while exiting The National show, she is lovely a real sweetheart.

[@hauxone]

Holy shit, Martin killed it! I didn't realize he could sing so well.

[@mikleta]

Lauren 's performance of this song gives me chills every single time.

[@HittokiriBattousai17]

This band is just pure and utter excellence. They never fail to surprise me and amaze me. They've peeled their elbows and knees to master their own sound, to add their own soul and style to synthpop, they continue to grow and grow, unrelentlessly, each single step they take, and I just don't see them failing any time soon. CHVRCHES are the real deal.

[@masonr1137]

I'm still crying . ..... Thank you! I love you guys! First time I heard "Teether" on my earbuds or ever I cried, in prison in Kansas. You instantly became my all time favorite band.

[@Llight-qg9tc]

😍😭💞

[@imaflymydroneatit]

its so absurdly good.

[@ad-ll6he]

I have never been so happy to click on a video in while.

[@patrickdeterville7336]

Martins Vocals go amazingly! I wish we heard him sing more too, their voices compliment eachother so well :)

[@buddahdog3348]

I keep hearing the original on hottest, and I’m like “why is Kendrick covering this” it take me a second every time. Her voice is perfection

[@jessicaperkinson6357]

I literally can’t stop playing this. I love Kendrick’s, of course, but this is just so amazingly beautiful. I can’t stop replaying !!

[@Hamuelin]

Damn Lauren can belt now! I’ll be honest, despite listening to CHRVCHES for a long time now, and being impressed with their covers in the past, I had a bit of doubt for this, it is Kendrick after all. But god damn, as always, they each made it their own and put the churches spin on it. Some may not like it, but you can’t deny that they executed it fantastically.

[@imthekuni]

can you recommend any good CHVRCHES covers?

[@norbertdrage]

Their cover of Arctic Monkeys' Do I Wanna Know (also covered on the Js)

[@DomHowardsFluoPants]

Stay Another Day, It's Not Right But It's Okay, Cry Me A River

[@sandyhogue7626]

Beyonce's XO

[@StarMintaka]

Haim - Falling

[@leilanijohnson3016]

God I do love you. My surround sound in and out my home plays this video over and over lol.

[@leilanijohnson3016]

I live on a large farm up on top of the mountain. I think all hears lol

[@bzeefs3]

This is my favorite Like A Version by a wide margin

[@danielbarrett3434]

This is giving 80s power ballad

[@ZeahMalik]

When the youth pastor finds out your favorite rapper is Kendrick

[@lancejr152]

When she started singing I got chills.. love her little voice ❤️

[@wendyizaguirre3632]

I cant top to listening this... am i the only one who fell in love with her voice?

[@jameshonore1072]

I'm madly in love with lauren. We've been secretly married for 3 years 🤫

[@hintersatzii7753]

I fell in love with all of their shit. Especially their instrument style (synthetic wave) 😳👍👍

[@Krazzy2188]

The drummer is on point nothing crazy but perfect.

[@jonathancooper1734]

Potent no doubt, he’s a really solid drummer I’ve noticed since he was added. I personally feel he should be in the band officially now which may end up happening eventually...solid choice by the record label.

[@Krazzy2188]

@@jonathancooper1734 for sure!!

[@emilyspurlock6098]

This makes me think of one of my closest friends. She was found to have take her own life today. Ill never forget you Alexis. You were always loved.

[@killboy28]

heard this live, driving from Melbourne to Ballarat for my best friends father inlaw's funeral. was in tears.

[@kholla1410]

Can’t help but believe Kendrick would love this

[@al-du6lb]

Their voices go really well together.