Walk like thunder | Kimya Dawson | TEDxBoulder

[@chloecamp8714]

Kimya is such an underrated artist. She's such an amazing writer, she blows my mind.

[@emerson3323]

anyone else come back here periodically to cry?

[@emerson3323]

in all seriousness, this is one of the most beautiful, heart-wrenching songs I've ever heard. from "then i got the phone call" and then on is like being kicked in the stomach over and over.

[@adrianafrisella9665]

@@emerson3323

[@politicaltroll8920]

This and Thai commercials

[@RJ52499]

It's my first time

[@Thepricefamilyrules]

Not quite I come back here when I am crying and need to remember why I'm not dying yet. Walk like thunder my friends

[@genegrey356]

When I’m terribly lonesome and unmotivated that I can’t stand up to do anything, I always come back here somehow it gives me strength to do my duties and tend to my family.

[@kyanaquintero8272]

Straight up 💪

[@yepok5120]

I hope your walking not crawling my friend

[@JameZel913]

I hope you're doing okay today 💜

[@willowbagley6170]

Kimya dawson is my mental health life line, whenever I get the overwhelming nothingness and I cant do anything I listen to her music

[@adrianafrisella9665]

i love you and i hope you're doing okay

[@Joey3rdeyelasix]

This is such a raw and emotional song. I cry every time I hear it, and I just want to thank her for this work of beauty that provided much needed emotional support in many hard times.

[@TimidIzzy]

I was having a really emotional moment, and a friend of mine was helping me. He sent me the link to this video, saying he listens to this when he's going through tough moments. So Kenny if you're watching this and happen to see this comment, I want you to know I'm always here to help you like you helped me. You're an amazing friend, man.

[@Nickel138]

“And now I’m going to lose you too, my new friend.” Ugh. Gets me every time. Such a sad song, but also motivating. I saw Kimya play this in Bloomington, and it looked like the whole crowd was in tears.

[@thomasdupont7186]

well my dude you don't have a good memory because was at the same gig and i can remember that there was people giggling and trolling.

[@syntheseyez3577]

@@thomasdupont7186 they were giggling while kimya was singing this song about depression and death?

[@thomasdupont7186]

Exactly. Everybody was partying and it was such a great time with a lot of fun ! Trust me, i'm French....

[@nvnchez]

bloomington MN?

[@Nickel138]

@@nvnchez Bloomington, Indiana. Plan-it-X fest.

[@thedogskneecaps3292]

No-one reduces me to tears like Kimya

[@accessibilityparent4048]

I wish I was still able to walk. So, in here laying in bed, awake at a quarter to 2 in the morning, crying from the grief that makes me want to run laps around the block. I'm running laps in my mind, and the muscles in my legs feel like they walked around the world for each year I been alive.

[@OpalDruscilla]

Praying you get to live out your dreams

[@doggvts9966]

her little "thanks" at the end is so cute. i love her music and shes so inspiring.

[@safety1019]

The moment i finished the video i thought i would comment about the thanks,but realized you beat me to it,3 years ago

[@katerinakalogerakis7819]

The way she says thanks makes me want to cry all over again

[@redchili79]

I cry every time I hear this

[@letmegoletmego]

Yep.

[@pinkiegoof]

Red Chili me too

[@Nickel138]

Every. Time.

[@missionsquirrel]

Always

[@smiler0charon]

Like reading "the god of arepo" (short story by 3 authors on a writing prompt, on imgur)

[@djde4th877]

woooo 9 minutes of complete sadness and reflection. i needed that , i was beginning to go numb again

[@kjsdpgijn]

There's numb and there's sad. There is nothing else. Adulting :)

[@minnowstv15]

Kimya Dawson has to be my most favorite musician. I just love her.

[@chloerose5296]

I just heard this song for the first time and I can’t even explain how strongly I feel

[@roommyneri5390]

I can't explain this song with words.

[@letmegoletmego]

We are lucky that Kimya can!

[@sadieschwabmajowski950]

Dude I literally feel you like literally I feel you

[@ericmuschlitz7619]

That's why it's a song.

[@geigercourtier]

Read more books then

[@lucecannotsleep]

This is what comfort sounds like

[@andrejmjansen2671]

Once in a while I listen to Kimya's songs on Spotify or KZbin. I find it very inspiring and heart breaking. Today it also connects to RFK's mission to improve healthcare in the USA. Thank you Kimya.

[@BoogieDownProduction]

oooooofffffff; improve healthcare by endorsing Trump who will cut regulations - what a joke

[@animalprincess35]

i have to admit that i broke down crying to this song. a new favorite of mine.

[@Rattypsych]

Here is where I come to cry

[@kaityeliz5846]

God I've never related to a song more in my whole life brings me to tears everytime

[@julianabugatti5438]

listening to kimya has saved my life numerous times

[@SamEsss]

What an amazing energy this song has.

[@feldysvideos]

coming back here because someone i knew died of an overdose a few days ago. she makes me feel seen.

[@toobossforchuck]

Hope you're doing okay. I lost someone to that last year, too. Hope you're taking care, grief is rough.

[@ameliadineen6332]

i love how she plays with her eyes closed

[@kevinbyrnes8035]

shes truly amazing newer to kimya just found uncluded a few months ago but shes amazed me with her solo stuff too wears her heart on her sleeves so much respect

[@scottfirth8383]

maybe you havent' a soul

[@spuggym8986]

If you've not cried listening to this at least once idk what's wrong with you

[@aTomallic]

Fun thing about kimya is that every single time I'm introduced to a new song of hers I end up crying or looking into myself introspectively.

[@Skitter_smack]

I just love her and how sincere she is.

[@grannyoh]

no words, just tears...

[@anarchyanna]

cry my eyes out every time i hear this song shes such a beautiful human being

[@moleshaman3040]

Fantastic , her songs are always emotional and profound. First discovered her work when I saw "Juno" in theaters and I've been a fan ever since. :) "Eleventeen" is also one of my favorites with "Wandering Daughter" and this one.

[@MichaelAdams3D]

Just found this video after that Mountain Goats song got popular on TikTok and I watched the full version and let it auto run to the next song which was about someone the singer knew in highschool he thought was cool and in the comments someone said Kimya was the classmate he was talking about and here I am! Wow....

[@invectrum]

This is the saddest song I have ever heard in my entire life.

[@NickSBailey]

Some of the best story telling in a song, you could write a whole series never mind a film from this one song

[@dougwischoff9039]

I love her in The Uncluded with Aesop Rock. Both amazing artists on their own and something super human together.

[@AvrilleduPlessis]

Brought me to tears. Magnificent. You are completely amazing, Kimya Dawson.

[@cheriomey]

her voice fits the music she sings so well

[@DuncanHewitt70]

She's an amazing human.

[@jeremybrunger2326]

Sitting here at my desk and I started crying when she went up in tempo...

[@harshit1784]

Everytime I hear this song, it gives me goosebumps and wells up my eyes with so much proud. It boosts the energy and hope that I need everytime I need it. Great going Kimya.. You're stronger than you think.. You walk like thunder and you're not alone....

[@riinamiin]

YES KIMIYA I LOVE YOU!!!! her songs are always what I play when I’m panicking since my sister loves her and so I grew up hearing her.

[@ashleyschoppe7665]

This song means more to me than about everything could ever know.

[@Nimonacore]

Thanks for making me almost cry in class

[@whitneyperkins3203]

Electronic HD YO it’s Dylan lol hi man

[@annieberardino8732]

How are u not sobbing???

[@moz2007]

Some may hate streaming services, but that is how I found this woman with the song the beer.

[@samanthashane4567]

This is my all time favorite

[@missionsquirrel]

I'll never not love this 😭

[@goldstepsXIII]

I cried

[@GlenSify]

I love Kimya Dawson

[@jessieroberts3305]

i love this lady so much

[@Bug-ns6yn]

I love you kimya

[@ItsAestrea]

I’m literally about to cry

[@Bug-ns6yn]

Me too. Every single time I hear it.

[@deet]

she is wonderful

[@annsilliman6184]

This is my favorite of all your songs

[@mirandamiranda6668]

Still listening sweets thank you

[@MSYNGWIE12]

Walk like thunder...amazing and the kind of music not "suitable" for the radio- too bad because she has much to say and her songs are spot on, for any age...I've been there and music pulled me out and keeps me going, crawling...Namaste ( as she went on a kindred spirit of Buffy Sainte Marie and Leonard Cohen)

[@coolsocks7024]

god i cry every time

[@rolandkunzjr263]

Soulstar 🥰

[@gate8932]

i love her so much

[@myclockworkheart1]

So incredibly beautiful. Your music and soul brought me to tears

[@totoo1594]

So beautiful, thanks for making feel the feels. ❤

[@naranara1690]

Christ, that was a journey

[@alyxtheall3037]

Chills...

[@apollohermano8501]

i guess it's nice to know that we're all crying here

[@johndunnejnr]

trapped inside a mind that betrays its real temperament

[@julianomilne2095]

👨‍🦯walk like Thunder...🥰

[@madisonsparks8393]

Incredible

[@kevincurpheymusic]

You're truly one of the very most beautiful individuals on planet earth. Thank you for all you do Kimya.

[@michelemccormick4020]

So beautiful. Thank you

[@alanherrera8470]

I feel you Kimya! ❤

[@anaisrecillas2345]

I lose 3 friends last year :,( and I cant stop crying :,(

[@adrianafrisella9665]

i hope you're okay babe

[@ngondoki7290]

I miss my friends too. ❤️ Love you Kimya.

[@kites9]

I just got home from my best friend’s funeral. Leukemia. This is all i can cling to right now.

[@Hoodwinkle]

Hope you’re doing okay, we’re with you, friend. One day at a time.

[@missionsquirrel]

I hope you are still holding on there. Walk like thunder ⚡

[@Christine-yn2qe]

Wow

[@hoykoy96]

Christine Lassiter you should watch Juno . Her songs are basically the whole soundtrack .. as a 11 year old kid I fell in love with the movie but also with Kimya. Haven’t stopped listening to her since. Now I’m 22 .

[@rachelno3617]

crying

[@Ratio16180]

my name is also Alex and one of my favorite songs is eleventeen.

[@Blarisa]

Absolutely stunning. Thank you ❤❤❤❤

[@melomane]

Pure love.

[@kmarciano6010]

My partner is a trans man. No song has ever made me cry so hard.

[@judeevolves3347]

Wow.. ❤

[@kellieskorner]

Wow amazing song 🎵

[@InHellDeep]

I love you Kimya

[@QurVgn]

[@BjarkiHugrakkr]

“I started walking again…”

[@flanigan_a-go-go]

Viva la revolution

[@MrJayxander]

How are there any dislikes at all?

[@jacobbharrat7115]

I just noticed that. Some people are just heartless man.

[@rolandkunzjr263]

Ain't She Absolute Adorable 😍😘💎

[@platinumppaz]

Where is she now?

[@sweetpea5539]

She’s still performing. I just got my ticket to a NY performance in September. Love Kimya 💜

[@laurisolups6563]

Right about now she's in the loo, I suspect.

[@sadieschwabmajowski950]

The only other song that became give me like this is kings crossing from Elliott Smith

[@puddindancer]

💕

[@ericmuschlitz7619]

I want Kimya Dawson to my spirit human.

[@Polar-f2h]

Kimya never uses a pick nor does she use bar chords.

[@C4N4Dii4N]

Its sad how uncomfortable she is on stage...her eyes never open. Great song, great voice. If not for Aesop Rock I would have never knew about this incredible artist.

[@RealDragonDean]

The reason she has her eyes closed is because she goes up into the music that much. But yeah, gotta love her music. So wonderfull.

[@AlexSuperTramp-]

Weird, I didn't get the impression she was uncomfortable at all. It would be strange if she was looking around.

[@laurisolups6563]

Didn't she explain the closed eyes in one of the songs? Perhaps even Teleprompters by Uncluded?

[@maxiepattie85]

no no no

[@The-User-With-Five-Names]

?

[@martinalbert1910]

no

[@mollsack]

im going to get a little lightning bolt tattoo on my thigh because of this song

[@mold6519]

@@arak-fz7mn how so

[@nvnchez]

@@mold6519 curious as well

[@user-ws9ko1pu1y]

@@arak-fz7mn tell me too👀

[@infamous_arin]

@@arak-fz7mn curious?

[@kassidyquinn420]

God, you sure touch my soul 🖤