Wow.. It's been 3 long years since I came back to comment on this song. And I still get goosebumps from this man's long range of vocals. Just amazing really.
i notice that there is twenty three dislikes to this song... well all i got to say to that is fuck right off with your dislikes you bastards, this is my favorite song
i notice that there is twenty three dislikes to this song... well all i got to say to that is fuck right off with your dislikes you bastards, this is my favorite song
I decided to give his stuff a listen after all his great features in Lupe's songs and its no wonder Lupe uses him so much. This is one of the most heartfelt, emotional songs I've ever heard. It's a truly beautiful song and why he hasn't become a breakout star yet is most perplexing to me. Unbelievable. Keep up the greatness Matthew.
It drives me nuts how BASS AKWARDS the mainstream is and how ignorant they are to true ARTISTS like Matthew Santos. Check out my solo acoustic page on myspace and keep supporting the REAL ARTISTS in this world!!!
@joeychapman1987 Santos actually did a song with Lupe Fiasco just after Fiasco started getting recognized for Kick Push. I'm not sure if he's been involved with anything else that could be considered mainstream since then, but I'd presume that getting involved in that one song alone was thanks to CandyRat promoting him. I think the song was Superstar or something.
I still like his old stuff better. This has been one of my favorite songs for years, literally.
loved his feature on Superstar and love him solo. Want this...no need this cd. he reminds me a little of the singer from muse and some parts like Rufus W the way he pronounces some words. My ears are very very happy.
Damn.....where has this guy been. This is music. He is proably one of the better singers out there right now!!!!!! Thank you very much for posting this vidoe and lyrics.
@skatefarmerftw He is really good, but don't forget that Regina Spektor went through CandyRat back in the day. That's some pretty heavy compitetion for writing. She's a damn fine poet.
Matthew, i have heard your music for a few years.. It all started with you having like 3 videos on youtube.. And now.. Omg. You got more then 300 videos on youtube were you are singning live stage and with lupe fiasco..
I just want to say, congratulations too your great progress, you earn it.
ya why does something beautiful need to be driven with a goal?.......why cant a talented person express themselves without you putting words in their moth....its very easy they do and here is an example hate if you like the song will be beautiful long after
What's with all the hate? This is a music video, by a talented young man... he says "seek out purity, rid away with hate"...etc... come on people...just listen to the music and stop talking about religion or politics. As my friend says: Enjoy maadi macchas! love, Leah from singapore. :-)
religion is not wrong, what your talking about is politics, and mixing religion with politics is what 90% of people do, people in charge dont give a shit about religion its just a lever they use ....
they dont sacrifice people to God, learn a bit more about it, you americans think you are here to save the world, talibans are just rebels, if there wouldnt be taliban, afganistan would be already under control of russia or america, i mean do you really think that your government sends troops there to free the country? to help them? do you actually thing they give a shit about the country or they are making war profits......
another gray fall day teetering on the edge of rain got my green shirt and jeans, teraing at the seams and i sit at this cafe, wondering which way Im gonna stray to get away from the pain of the same old thing ran away with me as far as we can see meet our destiny thats my remedy like the ageless sea seeking purity now i bought another girl sunflowers asked for one and they gave me two they were feeling quite yellow and i was feeling quite blue
i havent felt love in quite awhile starting to wonder if its outta style or maybe Im a fool for letting it go run away with me far as we can see meet our destiny thats my remedy like the agless sea seeking purity seeking purity run away with me far as we can see meet our destiny thats my remedy like the agesless sea seeking purity
IT goes F, C, G, Am, F, Am, G then after a bit the chord right before the chorus is E then the chorus is F, C, E, F, C E, Then the little bridge thing he does at 3:00 Dm and he does hammer on with his pinky then he hits A then he goes to F then E then back to the chorus
Most of his songs make time stand stock-still for me (including this one). His raw talent, his positivity, and his unending style and nuance makes me feel like I'm catching candid (and so beautiful) glimpses of his soul. I just ordered his CD, "Matters of the Bittersweet", along with a few other Candyrat gems.
Just wanted to reach out and say: Matthew's music is brilliant and genuine, and I hope he's around for a long time.
i don't think you understand, he's not like these kids who get on youtube to impersonate his favorite artist he's not tryin to sound like anybody he's an artist in an of himself he sounds like matthew santos
thank you kindly jhuggins27, your open mind will hopefully inspire others to take an artist for what he or she is worth instead of offering obvious comparisons. i am grateful! b well.
Dang dude. Good shit.
jrmhrpr 1 month ago
MUCH RESPECT !! KEEP REACHING FOR STARS
ThoSe414NiGhTs 1 month ago
Definately changed my life about 5 seconds ago.
ParkKidz 1 month ago
i love this song! like a nice deep breath of fresh air during a crap day
ZippyHo 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Matthew Santos
i love this song! like a nice deep breath of fresh air during a crap day
ZippyHo 5 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Matthew Santos
Love his voice.
KrisFarns 5 months ago
Ditto what kingtouchdis said! I was just browsing Candyrat artists... and DAMN!
This is like back in the good 'ol days when music was good! Just when I had lost faith in mankind's taste in music, I run across this gem.
Keep it up man, the world needs more of this.
DJStompZone 7 months ago
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
NEW FAN RIGHT HERE!!!!!!!!!
kingtouchdis 7 months ago
Even better live!!!!!
suth108 7 months ago
why is people like justin bieber famous with millions of views on youtube and this guy only has 190 thousand....this is talent..
bassistjamesd 7 months ago
Wow.. It's been 3 long years since I came back to comment on this song. And I still get goosebumps from this man's long range of vocals. Just amazing really.
702CitY 7 months ago
@702CitY He does have a real amazing talent!! Great Vocals and you could feel the heart n soul he put into it.
Tinmysta 7 months ago
4 ans et toujours aussi beau !
koca6 7 months ago
Seeking purity indeed! :) Love this song! This song keeps me going after a shitty day (= Hope it does the same to you other listeners!
Tuumas 8 months ago
One man show, no need for a band.
rob6van1dam9 9 months ago 2
beautiful
MrMyaccount111 10 months ago
i love this man so much for his talent this song is just incredible ...santos' voice....magnetic.
lizzie510209 10 months ago
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i notice that there is twenty three dislikes to this song... well all i got to say to that is fuck right off with your dislikes you bastards, this is my favorite song
calandrina333 10 months ago
i notice that there is twenty three dislikes to this song... well all i got to say to that is fuck right off with your dislikes you bastards, this is my favorite song
calandrina333 10 months ago
I decided to give his stuff a listen after all his great features in Lupe's songs and its no wonder Lupe uses him so much. This is one of the most heartfelt, emotional songs I've ever heard. It's a truly beautiful song and why he hasn't become a breakout star yet is most perplexing to me. Unbelievable. Keep up the greatness Matthew.
LuPESmyNIGGA 10 months ago 2
@LuPESmyNIGGA "It's a truly beautiful" you said it!
Tuumas 8 months ago
beautiful
calandrina333 10 months ago
REPPIN SW!!!! SIX ONE TWOOOOOO
flylamps 11 months ago
amazing.
attitudegyall 11 months ago
I Wanna Close My Eyes. Take Off My Pants. Pour A Glass Of Lemonade... And Just Let Lose To This Song!!!!
HannibalOfBarca 1 year ago 4
I see why Lupe has him in many songs
SOTWCFX 1 year ago 5
Love the voice... Compliments the wonderful guitar work. Like JMZSIL said, nice to hear more than three chords. Great stuff!!!
ptdanielson 1 year ago
This guy is probably drowning in pussy
MrGrunge88 1 year ago 3
It drives me nuts how BASS AKWARDS the mainstream is and how ignorant they are to true ARTISTS like Matthew Santos. Check out my solo acoustic page on myspace and keep supporting the REAL ARTISTS in this world!!!
joeychapman1987 1 year ago
@joeychapman1987 Santos actually did a song with Lupe Fiasco just after Fiasco started getting recognized for Kick Push. I'm not sure if he's been involved with anything else that could be considered mainstream since then, but I'd presume that getting involved in that one song alone was thanks to CandyRat promoting him. I think the song was Superstar or something.
I still like his old stuff better. This has been one of my favorite songs for years, literally.
ManicRevelation 1 year ago
@ManicRevelation he still does stuff with Lupe here and there.
aHoodieWearer 1 year ago
ive been trying to get this song down perfect for 3 and a half years now and i still am not man enough.
javery94664 1 year ago
Whoosh! What PASSION! In the melody, Lyric and PERFORMANCE!
orbesque 1 year ago
For some reason, Santos was pretty much the only guy on Candyrat I had ignored.
Gonna have to change after that...
tomh124 1 year ago 12
I haven't felt love in a while,
Starting to wonder if it's outta style <3
BabyliciousBex 1 year ago
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Sssoooooooo Beautiful!!!! Your voice and music style is awesome!!!!! I am a new fan as of today. Thank you.
guitarlady46 1 year ago
Sssoooooooo Beautiful!!!! Your voice and music style is awesome!!!!! I am a new fan as of today. Thank you
guitarlady46 1 year ago
AMAZING voice
mezaisme 1 year ago
Refreshing guitar work. Love it when someone can use more than three chords. Melodic voice also.
jmzsil 1 year ago
Fabuloso..Há muito tempo não escutava uma voz tão bacana..
Parabéns
slnsbh 1 year ago
loved his feature on Superstar and love him solo. Want this...no need this cd. he reminds me a little of the singer from muse and some parts like Rufus W the way he pronounces some words. My ears are very very happy.
aTsBg21 1 year ago 3
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Lovely song!!!
Marisolleke 1 year ago
Lovely song!!!
Marisolleke 1 year ago
Matt should be more famous!
mydarksidez 1 year ago 3
he gots a great voice
superutik 1 year ago
Damn.....where has this guy been. This is music. He is proably one of the better singers out there right now!!!!!! Thank you very much for posting this vidoe and lyrics.
sveissable 1 year ago 3
@sveissable I agree totally underrated!!! Pure talent
poulova 1 year ago
Songs like this, Youtube should have a Love button. :)
xXConfuocoXx 1 year ago 5
Very good!!!
espectaculardavidrcq 1 year ago
Why he isn't fucking huge is just beyond me.
dressedupinsmoke 1 year ago 2
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j0sefj0sef 1 year ago
does anyone have the lyrics to this song? if so could you please post them?
joshgraff2553 1 year ago
Interesting changes. That was really nice.
cigarzan 1 year ago
Now i bought a guitar. i've started to learn how to play these music. maybe it's something new what he's doing.
sipittyen 2 years ago
best singer/songwriter from Candyrat
skatefarmerftw 2 years ago 5
That is a very hard comment to support. Not because he is not good, but its way too subjective!
Gunner54457 2 years ago
just my opinion!
skatefarmerftw 2 years ago
@skatefarmerftw He is really good, but don't forget that Regina Spektor went through CandyRat back in the day. That's some pretty heavy compitetion for writing. She's a damn fine poet.
ManicRevelation 1 year ago
soo beautiful : )
Luvanmusiq8 2 years ago
love your music man!
:+:JAMAICA:+:
seoncope 2 years ago
yo también lo pensé aunque suena bien de todas maneras.
vivimordisco 2 years ago
his music is slightly different to what i expected when i heard him in 'superstar'
JakemsTV 2 years ago
Beautiful...
I know it's been done a trillion times but i'd like to hear this guy do a cover of Hallelujah... Just to see what he'd do with it yano :]
NPC919 2 years ago 2
i heard this guy through lupe fiasco's music and honestly his singing makes sum of lupe's songs better ha
MrLaurencej 2 years ago 3
what a great artist. He's one of those who should be in the place of all those fake MTV's.
alfaromeu 2 years ago 23
@alfaromeu Thats what makes him so good, its like beautiful people who dont know or reconize they are beautiful that makes them more beautiful ;)
ubernagash 3 weeks ago
this guy's music is so honest and earthy.... it just sounds so natural! it's wonderful. thanks, matthew!
johnisalegend2 2 years ago
Epic voice.. heart felt performance..
GuyFromOdessa 2 years ago
i feel like this song was in a movie anyone know what one?
sakurabastheman 2 years ago
prob his bst song
grimbomufc09 2 years ago 2
beautiful
cheryl1358 2 years ago
Matthew, i have heard your music for a few years.. It all started with you having like 3 videos on youtube.. And now.. Omg. You got more then 300 videos on youtube were you are singning live stage and with lupe fiasco..
I just want to say, congratulations too your great progress, you earn it.
WihlWihl 2 years ago 4
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I absolutely freaking love this song! I cant stop listening to it!
Justin0o7 2 years ago
Epic
wolfos412 2 years ago
Congratulations...You've just managed to become my favorite!!!U r just...ah...no words!
SherfaChowdhury 2 years ago 4
wow nice job, at first I thought "oh yay, another boring country singer," but then you started sounding more like some Radiohead. Well done.
graphak 2 years ago
ya why does something beautiful need to be driven with a goal?.......why cant a talented person express themselves without you putting words in their moth....its very easy they do and here is an example hate if you like the song will be beautiful long after
gumpa88 2 years ago
haha *mouth because i suck at typing
gumpa88 2 years ago
awesome, it's so cool
Eduinno95 2 years ago
What's with all the hate? This is a music video, by a talented young man... he says "seek out purity, rid away with hate"...etc... come on people...just listen to the music and stop talking about religion or politics. As my friend says: Enjoy maadi macchas! love, Leah from singapore. :-)
anithono 2 years ago 8
Nothing against muslims...like i said. Just the religion. And i don't like any religion. I believe religon is wrong. And I am not alone by that.
sweden92 2 years ago
I love his work with Lupe Fiasco so I just decided to check out the solo stuff. Just ordered his CD :)
SoundsofTaylor 2 years ago 4
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Fuck Islam dude! Nothing against Muslims...just your religion.
sweden92 2 years ago
learn about the religon before you say anything you uneducated fuck
pattrick19 2 years ago
I think he have learned about religon as everyone else have been educated in school..
And i agree with him, i think religon is wrong..
Think about how many people that have been killed because of the religon..
The only reason i belive it's good about it, is that people can gain support, and hope of their god.
WihlWihl 2 years ago
religion is not wrong, what your talking about is politics, and mixing religion with politics is what 90% of people do, people in charge dont give a shit about religion its just a lever they use ....
hosreh 2 years ago
You cant really say that religion IS wrong/right.
Everyone have their own opinion about religions.
So you mean, when talibans sacrifices millions of people to their god..
It's just politic?
WihlWihl 2 years ago
they dont sacrifice people to God, learn a bit more about it, you americans think you are here to save the world, talibans are just rebels, if there wouldnt be taliban, afganistan would be already under control of russia or america, i mean do you really think that your government sends troops there to free the country? to help them? do you actually thing they give a shit about the country or they are making war profits......
hosreh 2 years ago
Havent you heard the Blow yourself and go to heaven with 72 virgins?..
btw, im from sweden.. And i don't really love america ethier.
Great country but bad politics.
WihlWihl 2 years ago 2
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Right on man (from an American)
NiggaNWA1 2 years ago
Then you can SAY it is right. Only that it means that you think so.
sweden92 2 years ago
lol
WihlWihl 2 years ago
Inspirational. I don't know how many times I've come back to watch this video. 5 stars all the time.
Ornithus 2 years ago 2
I wonder how he learned to sing like that...
sweden92 2 years ago 5
Practice.
stopthatdudenow 2 years ago 3
This dude is so soulful, love him- NO RAINBOWS...jus respect him, thats all
stopthatdudenow 2 years ago
truly amazing, as every song he has written and performed :-)
Mulleviking 2 years ago
i think you might have some gain issues on your end mate =)
Cataclysm31 2 years ago
whatre you talking about man, this is beautiful. get better speakers.
putu12345 2 years ago
love your music and my earwax t-shirt
Njoecool270 2 years ago
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farrjj01 2 years ago 3
i woulda said more like jeff buckley actually v.cool
claireystar78 2 years ago
i dont know why but this reminds me a bit of muse , wanna hear him singing sth from them. that would be great
eXuroo 2 years ago
REALLLI siick man ur still g8 as a solol artist man =]
NeonNewEra 2 years ago
This is good music, when he works with Lupe, they always make good songs, his melodious voice complements Lupe's great lyrics and flow so well
14nailuj14 2 years ago 2
him am lupe are awesome in the cool, great voice
Leedlelee123321 2 years ago 3
lyrics would be cool
redshambri 2 years ago 2
ssherman1884 2 years ago 79
ssherman1884 2 years ago 76
these are backwards (read the bottom first then the top one) srry
ssherman1884 2 years ago
Parabéns!
O Brasil também acompanha sua música.
ikkakukenpachi 2 years ago
Does anyone have the lyrics from this music?
portugacareca 2 years ago
For god sake! You're great, dude! Keep doing this for us!
portugacareca 2 years ago
chords anyone? please? I got F, G, C, and possibly E
Truchristianrocker 2 years ago
IT goes F, C, G, Am, F, Am, G then after a bit the chord right before the chorus is E then the chorus is F, C, E, F, C E, Then the little bridge thing he does at 3:00 Dm and he does hammer on with his pinky then he hits A then he goes to F then E then back to the chorus
LW19 2 years ago
Thank you so much i really appriciate it
Truchristianrocker 2 years ago
Brother your awesome!
PhreeInChrist 2 years ago
Most of his songs make time stand stock-still for me (including this one). His raw talent, his positivity, and his unending style and nuance makes me feel like I'm catching candid (and so beautiful) glimpses of his soul. I just ordered his CD, "Matters of the Bittersweet", along with a few other Candyrat gems.
Just wanted to reach out and say: Matthew's music is brilliant and genuine, and I hope he's around for a long time.
pottsdb 2 years ago
What a truely talented artist.
Keep on beeing yourself and bless us with your wonderfull music.
Imzagg 2 years ago
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igehring 2 years ago
Very good. Music is my life and i feel it expresses the soul and to hear something like this makes existence worthwhile! Fantastic piece of music..
toipsta 2 years ago 5
cant wait to buy his album :D and hopefully see him if he comes 2 liverpool haha
kirwinkirwin 2 years ago 3
This song just tugs at my heart strings. How great to hear the raw music again. Gorgeous! Thank you!
swingamuse 2 years ago 7
WOW - You are great...
greatings from Poland
jarcik 2 years ago 6
amazing.
and how sexy is he....phwoarr
lilme85 2 years ago
OMFG!!I can't express myself!That's amazing! very powerful!
lisarabesk 2 years ago 2
Wow.. Speacheless.. LOVE THIS SONG SO MUCH. MATTHEW YOU ARE GOD!
chicagochris1988 2 years ago
Kind of a cross between Springsteen and Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Brilliant stuff tho..
2HoT2K 2 years ago 5
a little bob dylan and ray lamontagne to me but good
austinm78025 2 years ago 4
i don't think you understand, he's not like these kids who get on youtube to impersonate his favorite artist he's not tryin to sound like anybody he's an artist in an of himself he sounds like matthew santos
jhuggins27 2 years ago 4
thank you kindly jhuggins27, your open mind will hopefully inspire others to take an artist for what he or she is worth instead of offering obvious comparisons. i am grateful! b well.
MrSantos777 2 years ago 2
That was just how I related to it. I thought it was great.
2HoT2K 2 years ago
這視頻我聽好多遍了 一直聽不膩
Tedyhot 2 years ago
new favorite song
alanwhwong 2 years ago 2
beautiful
LifeAnimation 2 years ago 2
AMAZING voice!!!
capoman1 3 years ago
Matthew Santos? Is it his real name? This name reminds me so much of the West Wing series character.
JazzyFunkyCool 3 years ago 2
Its his real name., his brother makes good music too.
AaronLias 2 years ago
just found out he was part filipino
amazing voice
pjcasabuena 3 years ago
PATO :>
hahaha
julianferrer77 3 years ago
MY GOD he is AMAZING
when are you going on tour so I can spend money to support yo ass lol
Vontastic11 3 years ago
Def reminds me of chris cornell.... but he's waaay better.
KrummyBear 3 years ago
Definitely some Jeff Buckley in there too. Again I love it
ericremm 3 years ago
I love Chris Cornell but Matt is wayyyyyyyy smoother and versatile. Matt you rock my man...
ericremm 3 years ago
he is sooooo good .. definitely turns me on
desyangel 3 years ago
reminds me of Muse. Awesome! You rock =)
gurraglad 3 years ago
love this song.....reminds me if chris cornell and radiohead did a song together....
NiteKrawler33 3 years ago
Exactly! Chris Cornell for sure
SlashPwnage 3 years ago
parabens cara ta nos meu favoritos
Efeitocomaspalavras 3 years ago
voice reminds me of Chris Cornell
hittinskinz24 3 years ago
great!
dpucommittee 3 years ago
what the hell is he saying after or maybe i'm a fool? for daaaddaaa daagooooll? lol
guitarplayer200 3 years ago
"for letting it go" ??
sephus6 3 years ago
yeah thats it. its just the way he says it sounds so weird
guitarplayer200 3 years ago
haha :D
mollemusic 3 years ago
when this guy sings it reminds me so much of chris cornell
scorx5 3 years ago
somebody want to post the lyrics for this song.
ZGuitaristM 3 years ago
ive been searching like a mofo bra
no dice so far :(
staplesisgood 3 years ago
you would listen to this song taco doctor
staplesisgood 3 years ago
cerebral lulzys JacksThroat
ZGuitaristM 3 years ago
Have a Radiohead feel to it, I love it.
Kyal6 3 years ago
is this standard tuning?
goosesilvers 3 years ago
i think all of his songs are in standard tuning, if you watch his left hand, you will see normal chords shapes like F or C
garchetto 3 years ago
Damn matt. You've come along way since the days of Saids Basement. Love the tunes. Keep them coming.
chad55009 3 years ago
i love this song!
great!!!
FuckingJJJ 3 years ago
did I hear this on tv? I think so! its awsome if it is
Rigoo13 3 years ago
but it sucks if it wasn't on TV? you're wrong, because regardless of its TV appearences, it's the greatest song ever
DirtyR3DVerdy 3 years ago
I didn't say that. I only thought it' s awsome that something of candyrat came on tv. I really like the song! =)
Rigoo13 3 years ago
Don't worry he'll get exposure. He's Part of First and Fifteenth (Lupe Fiasco's Rap Group?)
He featured in big hits like "Superstar, Streets On Fire, Fighter's, etc" he hasnt been around to long... so don't rush it
ederm971 3 years ago
I love this guy.
Haha.
TuoniGuitar 3 years ago
wow what an amayzing artist
carlo5ramo5 3 years ago
this guy has a musical sensitivity beyond his years! finally a folk style singer who doesn't suck!
monty3777 3 years ago
great song writing! love it
isnowboard27 3 years ago
makes me wanna sing, very beautiful, touchy and deep!
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