What Breaks (And What Doesn't)

[thenoiboi]

this is beautiful, and you're beautiful, and gaaaaaaah.

love.

[catenchilada]

gosh Lauren, the end gets me every time.

[smokeverbs]

With what you love more, where does that put me?

*tears*

[intelceleron11]

I know it's 2 years past now, but... Don't think you're inferior. As you live, you'll come to understand the triviality of spending time on people that are not worth it.

[intelceleron11]

This is just painful to see the story unfold.... But I know why you do it.

[mdh1961]

Found this by mistake but I think it's really good. Sometimes, the mistakes we make result in stopping, listening and starting over, refreshed. I love when that happens. It just happened. Very nice. Keep up the playing and singing! thanks for the pleasant mistake!

[drogbasrs]

congratulations !

[hglympfz2]

Wunderschön !!!

[Foxbybirth]

Your voice is so honest and true. I absolutely love listening to you. My heart kind of lingers on your voice. I'm a song writer and i'd love to one day write songs like this. Do you have any advice?

[KatiGaston]

I found you through Julia Nunes, and I have to say I'm SO happy I did!! I've shown this video to more than a few friends of mine and they all agree with me that you are an amazingly talented musician <3

[RosenKrantz666]

SO glad I found your music, Lauren!

Made my Sunday afternoon flow...

Definitely DIG your original music more than the covers.

[frandevz]

It's so late that is not late anymore...

[xxsilveyxx]

That's.... weird.

I have a scar on my lip, too.

I don't know how old I was, but I crashed into a glass door.

Beautiful song, and strange connection.

[HerminandGete]

*BOOM*

you just blew my mind.

shitjustgotreeeal.

[feelthepainting]

amazing!!!!! everything you do is pure genius!! i love this song!

[kjmorton02]

I hate to know what you went through to write this song, but I hope it makes sense to say, it couldn't mean so much to so many if we didn't all go through it. I guess it is not just cliche that the things worth having most are worth hurting most to have. Great song; great talent!  Thanks for putting into words what many of us feel but don't know how to get out. True sign of a great artist.

[diempes]

jeeeeeez love ur songs!!!!!!!!!

[diempes]

jeeeeeez love ur songs!!!!!!!!!

[SaRoawr]

Is it okay for me to love you, although I've never seen you in real life?

You are truely wonderful, mind blowing.

[Maigus]

Is the scar real?

[Mikkel2xH]

3:04 right there. that hurt. that is amazing!

[efd996mk]

this is the very best of everything!

[allexhalley]

Eres muy bella ademas tu musica es encantadora,eres adorable y tienes una hermosa voz.....

[droffaws]

Hey Lauren... stop being so damn amazing.

[myblueskeleton]

this song makes me ache.

it's so lovely, and heart wrenching. i can't stop listening to it.

[ShinerNL]

You've got a really unique and great voice you know ? Love this song. Gonna sub you :)

[Chocstarfish]

I LOVE playing this song on guitar. Lovely song, 

[starmantle42]

I really love this song, Lauren. Thanks so much for sharing.

[pdugan226]

So beautiful

[videotitan1]

I want to kiss those red lips.

[darkangeldu]

You make me think of Damien Rice...I think you rock!

[voodoogoddess29]

I recently found you as I searched for "Oh Death"...your version is so unique,beautiful..tender..than­k you for sharing this with everyone..Muchisimas gracias ! Bravo!

[jack887]

Beautiful. Magical. Stunning. wow!

[Discocola304]

It's like you've looked into my entire life and wrote the perfect words for everything I'm feeling.

[MandiLynn18]

There is so much emotion in this song and your voice as your sing it. It's beautiful and sad all at the same time.

[Mediterrneo]

your voice sounds me kinda familiar, deb talan? don't you think?

great job! brilliant! regards from spain! waiting 4more videos!:)

[Belowmel8r]

wow this was really kool i have a lump in my throat and wow u are really engaged in the lyrics and take me there with u this was awesome. glad i found u now let me hear some moar!

[TBCHQ]

that's real. wonderful

[greenhousejpb]

omg i cannot listen to this song for a second time cause i dont know what will happen then

[ShmileyFaces]

I can't help but cock my head to one side, smile and cry when I listen to you sing. It's beautiful.

[jdhukriede]

Lauren, will you marry me? I don't have a ring right now, but i have a guitar. I'll sit next to you.

[adizzleton2012]

she cannot sing. omg. wth

[ChannelCassie]

@adizzleton2012 Okay, if there's one thing I've ever been certain of my whole life, it's that Lauren can sing. And play a million instruments. It's like a band of angels live inside of her and each one is in charge of a different instrument and they come together in perfect unison when she does anything musical. NOT an exaggeration.

[DaxxiKat]

@adizzleton2012 you probably listen to that crap mainstream music. this is real, with feeling. and even she said this recording is a little shoddy so..

[bittelz]

This is amazing, absolutely amazing

[PsychoSky]

What a voice!

[supertramp23ljb]

wow. heartbreaking, and then some

[RebelWithAFrog]

i enjoy your words and the images they provoke. the way you reference the sun, the hours you keep, your burning hands, the futility and longing. it all comes togheter. wonderfully written and performed. :)

[strongsuntea]

You have a gift, an incredible gift in lyric, chord, melody, and spirit. This is amazing, it almost hurt. Beautiful. Please make a sellable recording, please.

[colourfulbuttons]

i've said it before and i'll say it again, you're lyrically gifted :)

i always come back to you

[shytall]

you trouble me

[gypsy200217]

... woah! I feel like i wanna give you a hug and take you out for something scrumptous! Well if you do or don't need it...*hugz* :)

[LaMeIsCoolifURme]

I'd like to let you know that you've provided much inspiration

[smokeverbs]

My heart fucking hurts when I watch you sing this. Thank you.

[LinLin2010]

Makes me cry every time. This is absolutely brilliant. You have such a way with words, something I am quite envious of. (:

Would you mind sharing the chords?

[tigerstrike54]

this literally made me cry

in a good way

[Prafeston]

I wish I could buy this song from your myspace. The audio isn't that shoddy...but if you must make a better recording. My ears won't be happy till you do.

[abbyflutterby]

This song says so much. I really dig your style - lyrics and music both.

[MrDelJack]

that last verse is awesome!

[mtruapehu187]

I thought this was awesomely good, then read that it was one take with no edits!

holy cow! very talented. I like the sound of this, its got some soul to it

[phreak25]

When will you put this up for sale on your site?

[LaurenOC12]

Eh this recording is so shoddy that I probably won't put this one up. Hopefully I'll have a better recording soon.

[greenhousejpb]

@LaurenOC12 its your best song seriously. please put it up. i would even pay another usd20 for it

[MrDinoooooo]

@LaurenOC12 just to remeber :D

know you got many things to do while touring and making an album and all these stuff...but damn it doesn´t matter, what you do, I know you give your best.

Wish you good luck for future

don´t get so close to these comercial stuff, stay yourself.

I like you.

[prettyprettywords]

@LaurenOC12 I hope you never take this down. It doesn't need polish. It needs exactly what you gave it. I think what we love about you most is the overwhelming sense that you feel what you're playing ... and the fact you somehow validate every one of us who have felt or currently feel the same way. It is my great hope that I get to see you play one day.

[prettyprettywords]

@LaurenOC12 ... but it won't be better than this one. Maybe you don't understand. We identify with this one. Something polished will not be the same.

[moot8107]

This is beautiful. Could you share the chords?

[LaurenOC12]

Sure. Send me a message so I don't forget.

[haribo004]

you are brilliant. i've listened to this before and appreciated it, but for some reason just now it made me cry. you have that ability to stir up things within me that i thought were gone. that's a compliment, just in case it might not sound like one...

point is, you're an excellent lyricist. i applaud you.

[plainoldjason]

haribo004 said it right...this is one powerful song.

[nickzproductions]

beautiful =]

[HieronRemade]

Wow, you're an amazing songwriter! Great job.

[TheBrooklynRadio]

Hey, awesome, really dig the lyrics... look forward to hearing more of your tunes, take care friend.

Peace

BkRadio

[bluecb11]

Wow. I about cried watching this, mostly because you seemed to be holding back tears while playing. I had to smile at "All my efforts fall right through

The morning makes me think of you." because it let me know that I'm not the only person out there that has gone through it. Thank you for sharing this song.

[glasslighthouses]

I was looking through comments and saw something about Ireland and your presence there.. play shows here please, if you do visit |:

[LaurenOC12]

Yeah, my dad is from your land. And I have family there. So if I get there anytime soon, I will certainly try to book a couple.

[woodsterix]

AND THEN.... come to manchester :-)

[ChannelCassie]

@glasslighthouses DEEEEE!!! I realized I've never actually listened to this song because it didn't come with the rest of them in itunes. And then I look down and IT'S YOU! I always get excited when I see people I know commented on videos I'm watching. I need to write an essay.

[glasslighthouses]

@ChannelCassie Hahaha wow! It's like bumping into someone of the street.... Sorta. Hey, it was good seeing you!

[yaquigrande]

How can you write songs like these when you are only 20? I did not get this smart until I was 40! And I STILL can't write anything as well as this!! You rock!!!!

[jkreuzfeld]

2ruby202 brings it to the point! another great song!

[2ruby202]

You have got to be one of my all time favourite songwriters. Your melodies and lyrics are brilliant, and that ache in your voice kills me. Can't believe it took me this long to stumble across you.

[Peedey2089]

told ya :)

[EurekaSpringsAR]

Yes, yes, YES!

[mrpiggyfans]

i love these lyrics. this is just an absolutely fantastic song.

[explodingsnapss]

Let me just say how much I love the soul in your voice. Your lyrics are absolutely amazing.

[tylermorganx]

great voice. but it kinda sounds like every other girl indie artist that i've ever heard.

[smokeverbs]

THAT was beautiful.

[KilledTheVideoStar]

The lyrics combined with how sad you sound make me tear up every time.

[youngwithoutyouth]

'These burning hands won't seem to do'.

Usually I listen to your music while I do other things online, but I had to come back when you said this line. There was just something in it that told me obeying distractions were prohibited.

[yoyofan323]

gave me the chills! You're fantastic!

[namanuel]

I've been MIA and hadn't seen this but I think it's great and the lyrics are fantastic. Keep at it, lady!

[MrJeffthe]

ur awsome... you remind me of artists from long ago... weather what you sing about is real or not you make it sound real and yours.. your style is very warming!

[mouseandelephant]

Lovely.

[SnailThing]

I really really love your music.

Something that I've noticed: sometimes in your videos, the guitar is really hard to hear. I turned my sound all the way up and your voice is loud and clear but I can't hear the music under it. Maybe its just me.. Are my ears broken or something?

[defenderofearth]

i thought you were going to say " the morning breaks instead of you" your my favorite song writer by the way.

[milliradian]

Fascinating. When did you write this?

[LaurenOC12]

Half an hour before I posted it? Soooo July 11th.

[sonknuck23]

I can't hear the guitar.

[skoalpeachdipper]

just turn the speakers up

[rogerdabadge82]

You are a great story teller, so many singers dont have that, keep up the great work!

[violeia]

You're an artist. You move me each time I listen to you.

[NatePredmoreMusic]

fantastic, come back to fairport coffee sometime or boulders haha. gratz on the cd releases.

[adamisforlovers]

hearts!

[Majinshadow626]

No trademark crooked grin at the end? Was there a technical error?

[JenniferKelly]

just had to come by and listen to this again and tell ya how much i loved it :)

[halomammy]

i really admire ur exceptional talent

[pyromaniac347]

u sound and look sad.

dont be sad.

we love you lauren

[royalicecream]

your voice is really addictive!

[iamaseagull]

pleaase come to chicago?

[BlackRabbitx]

awesome, i love ur song

[Hammill]

i'am from chile, your song really catch me, i love your voice and your lyrics...and you are also very nice! =D

[dooz721]

i really like this song

[colourfulbuttons]

all my efforts fall right through

the morning makes me think of you

[ZacharyMJ]

any plans to try to get into the UK again any time soon? dont let your first attempt put you off!

[nippleonmyface]

seconded. come to basingstoke =]

[colourfulbuttons]

yes please!

i agree!

yes please! :)

[LaurenOC12]

I'm working on getting an Irish passport so that I don't get thrown out again when I revisit. Don't know when attempt #2 will be, though.

[RuckusAmsel]

fuckin' great, again.

and you look hot, yeah!

[Heffawhatsit]

<3 love this one

[LaurenOC12]

Unfortunately it's not, since I finished writing it yesterday. Glad you like it though!

[ANDYGLOV3R]

Amazing! Great lyrics.

[haleydearest]

the lyrics are really powerful, i love them

[QueenSteen17]

I'll be honest, it took me a couple listens to really appreciate this song. But now I can't stop. I particularly enjoy the last verse, and the so simple, but so telling "chorus."

Basically what I'm saying is that I love you and the music you make.

[frametheshotsj]

This is absolutely gorgeous. Great job.

[internetisgood]

You are great. I love you man.

[mrabraz]

Lauren that was beautiful.

Your songs always give me goosebumps... Keep the videos coming!

[bishop186]

Beautiful.

[luckystrike1]

Love it.

[Kroinkel]

chique!

[AllPurposeNerd]

You make me want to stop playing music. It's like watching a world class marathon runner and then struggling through a six-minute mile, wondering all the while why I bother.

[at0mac]

Love the style Julia and you have, it' yet simple but still very very musical.

One thing you should consider is a better mic, this one cracs up and distort your voice when you pich it higher, your voice is great but your mic is bad, thats such a shame...

[Dravonk]

I guess that the mic itself is fine, but the recording volume is set a bit too high so it produces distortion by clipping in loud parts. That is a setting that can be changed in the sound mixer. But the distortion wasn't too bad for me and I like the recording. (In fact, I didn't really notice it, until I read your comment. Some distortion is quite usual in home recordings).

[Starrman69]

Nice, Lauren, I love your voice.

[dezza2001]

You can hear a lot of Irish Folk influence in this.

[JennerBabe]

Wow, I am SO glad I subscribed awhile ago. Every one of your songs is absolutely beautiful. You have such a stunning voice. You are my favorite!

[8Tails]

Oooooh, This is really nice. =)

[patchworkz7]

It's good to see another video from you! Thanks for the wonderful song!

[turdfacesaywhaaaa]

stunning!

*round of applause*

[acidfingers]

You continue to impress me with your artwork every time.

This is an incredibly beautiful song!

[pangoo]

very beautiful singing.. loved every 4 minutes of it! :]

[fastbluess]

Lauren, you were way to good for him anyway..get over him.

This is the second breakup song in a row.

[gbrooks2]

Chills. Goosebumps. Whatever you want to call them, I just had a serious case.

This might beat Levers and Gears as my favorite LOC12 track. ^_^

Keep it up.

[RupertsCrystals]

Cool.

[coldnnor402]

Beautiful song Lauren, and it must be a truly sweet scar, hope your next CD is coming together nicely, can hardly wait. take care...

[Vsar426]

You always amaze me Lauren! Such a beautiful song by such a beautiful girl!

[brabon1]

whoever this is written about must be one special person

[beccahday]

oh, i was so glad to see a new video from you. :) i love your voice and enjoy your lyrics so much. beautiful job. bright weekend wishes.

[JenniferKelly]

love.

everything you do.

love.

[youngwithoutyouth]

Your voice is utterly haunting.

(In the finest way).

Let me know when you're in the UK.

[ambulanceromanse]

wow. you nailed it. these lyrics are incredible, and i can really relate with exactly what i'm going through right now. thank you.

[jazztrio2008]

been awhile since I have since you on here.. great song.. love it..

[sidian3]

You are so awesome, you would sound good singing about grapes. Not sure why grapes, just the first thing that popped into my head. Point being, you are super talented.

[7chobbers7]

in a strange way your right. grapes would be a good subject for a song for lauren.

[idonthack]

y u cut ur hairs :(

[LaurenOC12]

It was in my eyes and I couldn't see (frowny face)

[gwydion75]

Don't frown! You're gorgeous :)  Love your music! This song is very pretty and emotional.

[iWokeToday]

the one reason i always put off watching her vids...i like smiles :) :) :D

[paupy2]

Well done... somehow I''m not fine now....

[joyisobelx3]

Quite possibly your saddest song, both the song itself and the way you presented it. I absolutely adore it though. I hope we get to hear more of your originals this summer.

[FancyNewAmie]

There are no words that would do an adequate job of explaining how much I love this song.

[haribo004]

i love these lyrics. made me cry.

[Kiioko]

Your songs are always so contextual, I love it.

There's the notes side and the rhythm and then there's the STORY. I'm able to think and ponder and really LISTEN to your songs.

Keep up the great work. I'll be looking forward to your next one.

[MissAlissa15]

this one is soooo good, lauren!

i love the softness of the guitar in this one.

[JayDubyaDub]

Heh, just subscribed based on how good "It Wasn't You" was about three hours ago. 

What a treat!

[spiraltoy]

VERY nice but please watch those recording levels. Digital distortion is NOT pretty.

[Jen93y]

This is the best I've heard since .. don't know, since I was born?

[courtnay4802]

wow.

[justincase43]

this is now officially my favorite song of yours ("i don't mind" held that title, now a close second)... you have a unique, ponderous style of lyrics... p.s. you look extra pretty in this vid with your hairstyle

[garymcmanus2]

missed 1st half of the song spider crawled up my leg and i freaked out

[LaurenOC12]

Two minutes is a long spider panic. Hope you killed the bastard.

[garymcmanus2]

nope put it outside, but should have, the size of the thing, could of takin one of my toes easily. i know you prob get requests all the time but would love to hear a female version of a blind melon song, any one.

[heoTheo]

I'm getting a real The frames fibe.. :) very nice. :D

[antlersgray]

Didn't notice the mistakes, and I love the way the words bring together past and present into a person's personality. : )

[Peedey2089]

Gosh, this is brilliant....

[colourfulbuttons]

amazing. as always.

[ItsBetterWithToast]

this is incredible, i can see this song on constant loop for three months like the others were.

[Kara024]

Lauren so glad another upload :) Love the music!

[hellobettsy]

this is really great