The Script- Breakeven ( Live at Letterman 2009)

[TheCiaranm94]

"He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife." - Douglas Adams

[littleripper312]

Schneiders version is way better, his actually sounds genuine not that this guy is bad or anything

[7AlexFord]

Wow, how pathetic religious people are. Whining because of a song. If he doesn't believe in your god then you shouldn't be trying to impose your beliefs on other people. Respect others beliefs or non beliefs pelase! Each one decides to believe or not to believe. There's no reason for believing one or the other are superior -_-

[jackm900]

Love ya

[TehBonar]

Belief or disbelief in God is a vastly uninteresting question. The real important things are if you like this song. If you can't like a song because the band disagrees with your religious views, I feel sorry bad for you.

[versasingx1]

This nigga buns

[DamRights]

@Brittbo3465 Why must you Christians always asume that when someone says anything against "God" it means the christian one?

[sammyieho]

yuck, singer is such a tool.

[klongs]

@sammyieho I bet he wishes he was as cool as you and had your life....Nope.

[nickykoston]

forget about your stoopid """god""" and enjoy this beautiful song !!!

[Mikaelwaiss]

He sings with his heart, this is just amazing

[Sekondar]

Im always singing "Just pray to some god that i dont breakeven", no idea why.

[Dollydaltai]

Great Drummer, no one pays any attention to the guy really great grooves, coming from a drummer. Nice use of the sub kick too on his bass drum

[donniefan4life]

@Dollydaltai amen, hes amazing.

[arrodite]

I think that The script is one of the very few bands and/or singers that doesn't use auto tune. :) Which is amazing.

[oicomoesta1]

s2

[jjaweh]

Religion is a personal choice. You believing does not mean others should too. That's respect. Besides, let's not waste a great song playin'!!!!

[DemonicAngel619]

I think everyone should just respect each others beliefs and enjoy the song.

[MrE2F]

He doesnt suck.



[teeahtate]

I like the singing. Oh well. And this song makes me cry because it is so heartfelt.

[whatsabolero]

i can't believe how much this guy sucks live! his singing is horrendous! i've seen tons of live performances of them, just trying to find one that's decent at least, but his voice sucks in EVERY single one of them!!! it's amazing how you can alter your voice in the studio

[STFUblondiie]

why are people arguing about god when there's an amazing song to be heard?!

[TheCaliforniaChild]

Where did the audience go during this performance?? So use to hearing girls screaming their heads of as soon as they start the opening riff! Lol.

[xigotgreensx]

if you really think they sound better in the studio your wrong cause clearly you haven't seen them live.

[georgiaemilyx3]

stfu god doesn't exist just saying

[Janeil88]

just a thought but perhaps the line ''just praying to a god that i dont believe in'' means that he doesnt believe that god is able to send helo but is so desperate that he is willing to pray to God. just a thought

[87sammyrocks]

OK REALLY IT"S A FREAKIN SONG SHUT UP WHO CARE'S IF TY BELIEVE IN GOD IT'S A SUPER AMAZING SONG JUST GIVE THEM PROPS FOR WRITING AND SINGING IT MY GOD!!!!!!THEY ARE AN AWESOME GROUP FOCUS ON THE WHOLE PART OF THE SONG INSTEAD OF 2 WORDS!

[livsterrr1]

I love listening to their songs live, theyre so soo amazing!!

[LeoColombia2]

His live voice is not as great :-(

[binge90]

God is not real, ladies and gents. Kudos to The Script for telling all you stupid Christians about this fact.

[TheSmithtina]

@binge90 they believe in God. jokes on you.

[brittbo3465]

@binge90 I wouldn't call you stupid for not believing in God so why call all us Christians stupid for having hope?? I'm just asking. I have no problem with you not believing in God but that doesn't make me stupid for believing in Him. That just makes me different then you.

[luicinho95]

Just enjoy the song !!! Don't debate for the lyrics !!-.-

[killineybaystarlight]

Just a brilliant song .. and yes we all sang songs many years ago that probably 'disrespected' Religion x

[getjiggywithit007]

can't believe one line in a song can spark a religious debate.... for fuck sakes

[beckabrooke]

"praying to a God that i don't believe in" could actually have absolutely nothing to do with religion. more, it has to do with being desperate and in love. he's so in love with this girl and desperate to get her back that he even resorts to praying to a God he doesn't even BELIEVE in! that shows something and his love for her. i really don't see it as a religious thing at all, it simply strengthens the emotions he's feeling/singing about this girl he's referring to.

[ramz12345]

"Pray to a God that i dont believe in..." means that He started praying to God that he didnt believe before (he redeemed his faith) because of the heartache that he had. not he prayed to the other god.. I dont know why people react to the lyrics? It just sounded right when i first heard this...

[ilooveicecream]

'pray to a god that I don't belive in' doesn't has to be about HIM. Could be about another God okay? Not that I'm sure about it, but just, don't judge.

[Scoob505]

anyone who is offended by the lyric " pray to a god that i don't believe in " is a fucking retard. Get over yourself and stop expecting everyone to share your indoctrinated beliefs. I believe in god, don't expect that of anyone else, its a personal thing.

[TehBonar]

@Scoob505 Excellent point. People who get offended by that really are special. It's called a "belief" not a "fact".

[hyocca]

i play world of warcraft

[VirtualInsanity]

I don't understand people who get offended when it says "just praying to a God that I don't believe in." He's not shouting some anti-God bullshit or something--though I believe in God, sometimes you're so down in the dumps that you just feel like absolutely NO ONE is around you, which is probably the message he's trying to convey in this song. I hate that they changed it on several radio stations...

[brittbo3465]

@VirtualInsanity I agree that they shouldn't change it because no one should be judged for what they believe in. I mean if it bugs someone so much they can just sing it a different way, it is a simple solution.

[TheCaliforniaChild]

@VirtualInsanity Now way do they really? That's ridiculous!!! Where are these stations???

[papabunzpin]

@VirtualInsanity and I believe the lyrics doesn't mean literally. those dumb people are too stupid to get offended. I agree with you!

[rainkissedstars43]

WAAAAAAAAHAHAHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHH. *sniff* *sniff*. I'm okay. *deep breath*. I'm okay. I just... love... Danny... I.... just... want... him.... to... be... MIIIII-II-HI-HIIIIIINNEEE. WAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH.

[yonix108]

awesome band!! :)

[lilmissollie]

marry me danny.

[tapion1987]

Oh my god he is Nathan drake! he is a clon!

[Zape00]

@tapion1987 lol

[SHamROckMArCh1]

Danny is one Irish hunk :) It's sad that American singers/bands have nothing on them. The Script is beautiful! Their songs actually have meaning and emotion - not about getting "crunk" and having sex 24/7. They have class. And they don't need autotune!

[LopsidedCircle]

i think everyone should be reminded that now he tours and his voice is strained show after show, that's why his voice is weaker in other videos, i think he's a drinker and smoker too. but when you go back to vids like this, we all know why we fell in love the first time :)

[blancify]

@LopsidedCircle

sorry, im suppose to like ur comment.but i accidentally click unlike.

your right,we all know why we fell in love the first time :)

[gurlio1000]

I hate how mother f'ing true this damn song is!

[wligidongskiful]

nice song.. but i like it better in the album than this live performance...

[yonix108]

ohh i really love this band!!!

[DarkZork9590]

Cause you left me with no love, and no love to my name

[Redzz454545]

The Script are shit.

[4321aisha1]

@Redzz454545 better then you'll ever be

[JoZimful]

very good song and the voice..... great

[JoZimful]

i like the script, but this song is very sad

[MichaelJacksonNorway]

haha, I also change the lyrics do "to a God that I do believe in" when Im singing this song x')

[prince2dancers]

@MichaelJacksonNorway same me lol......



[Valerie21Varghese]

@MichaelJacksonNorway lol, so do I

[bigmamaisam12]

@MichaelJacksonNorway Same!!!



[donniefan4life]

@MichaelJacksonNorway hahah same

[anallroundmusiclover]

Why are people taking every line literally?... Just in enjoy the music and shut up jeeze.

[allthesearetaken]

the phrase "over selling" comes to mind when I see him act like a twat while on stage.

[laskecup123]

i change the lyric "to a god that i do believe in" dannyyy >.<

[Loloxthehealer]

@laskecup123 Does it make people worse if they don't believe in your god? Also I'm quite sure that you ''unfortunately'' can't change the lyrics :/

[laskecup123]

@Loloxthehealer lets take a look at my comment dear. did i say that "people are worse if they dont belive in their god"? no, right? i think this is the box to say our comments right? i have the right to say anything in my opinion :)

[AnnyStyles]

@laskecup123 lol I do the same thing everytime I sing this song! :)

[ThePianoguy89]

He's a great singer and people need to stop saying harsh things about him.

[TheThingCosa]

His voice is different from other bands, that's what I like bout them

[TylerWyrick]

@TheThingCosa

But to be fair, it reminds me a bit of Adam Levine of Maroon 5. It's that same nice tenor voice.

[TheThingCosa]

@TylerWyrick Yeah, but Adam's voice is more into the rock style :D, I like them both :D

[whachorface]

@TylerWyrick really? I actually like his voice better than Adam's (though I am a big Maroon 5, I have all 3 albums). His voice has more depth and he definitely is no tenor, he sounds more like a baritone to me. Adam has a really high voice and he sings their songs perfectly and effortlessly in a high key but sometimes I just wish his voice had more depth and character.

[yonwilwilliam]

wooh..his voice is amazingly sexy. gosh!

[Irenuni]

IM SEEING THEM IN A MONTH, AAAAA!!!!!!!

[PaoloLauria7]

Fantastic! Big big The Script!

[curls7Nina]

haha wie die ausrasten

[adambeckett1994]

great performence check out my cover of this i played for a school show!

[thedukeoftennis]

cool cool

[props28]

WTF, AWFUL VOICE , THIS IS PURELY AMATUER

[EvanBlake9]

@props28 ahaha the best band in the world!!!

[toxic2k7]

@props28 uhh huh :s

[Halfcan]

@props28 yea. except most amateurs dont shift 10,500,000 albums....... :|

[bigsexyblondiedreads]

@props28 these guys have been touring nonstop since the release of this album so maybe you would take that into account. no he doesnt sound like the album but what would expect if you were singing 15-200 nights in a little over a year? I toured and I play keys and that shit is gruling!!!! from city to city every other or every night, differnt states, different countrys belive me the road will make a man out of you.

[props28]

wtf ,awful voice ,this is purely AMATUER

[andreafbv]

I can't understand why you all say that he's amazing.. he does not sound like the album version (THAT is incredible) and it's way under what I expected from your comments.. the band plays in a great way but the singer's voice is barely acceptable.

[toxic2k7]

@andreafbv stop listening to music, just gtfo. you dont know anything music if you say that....

[andreafbv]

@toxic2k7 I'm sorry if I've hurted your feelings, I'm just saying that his voice is not as good as I thought after listening to their songs.. just relax man ;)

[MASOLA246]

@andreafbv But you have to say on todays music, well todays artists are not as good as artist from 20 or 30 years ago, thats reality this is a band i think has a great chance of becoming a great worldwide band, and again they already are

[bigsexyblondiedreads]

@andreafbv these guys have been touring nonstop since the release of this album so maybe you would take that into account. no he doesnt sound like the album but what would expect if you were singing 15-200 nights in a little over a year? I toured and I play keys and that shit is gruling!!!! from city to city every other or every night, differnt states, different countrys belive me the road will make a man out of you.

[andreafbv]

@bigsexyblondiedreads you're right, I didn't consider that perspective but I compare their performance with many other singers/bands who really perform in a great way on live too. every band who tours a lot has got this "problem"!

[mshollywoodcelebs]

my friend met danny! i luv them nd so proud 2 b irish!!!!

[mshollywoodcelebs]

my friend met danny!

[chicoozie]

I've seen them live 4 times and i hav to agree with Orla4Gaeilge... he is usually pitch perfect but they were touring the us and playing so many gigs obviously over time it takes a toll on ur voice... that happens to alot of bands wen ur promoting... he is usually amazing live but his preformance on the late late the other night of for the first time was quite awful... but i love them... :) n

[xZanessaAlwaysx]

@UnleashTheVoice In Ireland you have to be pretty amazing at what you do (showbiz) to make it anywhere!! (Apart from Jedward... but then again, they're from the X Factor) He seriously is amazing live!! I was at one of his concerts!! Maybe he was nervous of something... :/

[alemephiles07]

I like his voice very much! Very unique!

[MsWibbly]

aww makes me proud 2 be irish

[UnleashTheVoice]

he is always flat during the chorus!!! he is supposed to sing a Bb.. but only manages like a G# or something...

he can't sing live very well.. altho there are worse singers

[IIxSmgYxII]

@UnleashTheVoice and you can do better..

[UnleashTheVoice]

@IIxSmgYxII

i probs can.... bahahahaah jokes... i probably can't... im just saying....

[UnleashTheVoice]

@UnleashTheVoice

i probs can .... bahahhhhahah probably not..... im just saying..

[garciav74]

Voice of an angel.

[Amy3651]

ok, the script are the best band going! my favourite anyway! they are amazing!

[allizzone]

I like the original drummer! What the hell is this?

[Altspammer]

@allizzone That is the original drummer..he just looks a little different at a side angle.

[lavendarkittes]

I HATEHATE the way he says What in the chorus. But hey, it's their song and they can sing it live anyway they want. Besides that, I love them. <3

[dkmfan33]

awful drumming

[jareds1007]

@dkmfan33 ...dude wathc this on the ellen show live on youtube.....he's in the f'n groove man....trust me....this prolly a bad upload.

[andiriyano]

I don't see what u see people this is an Amazing performing!

[chaneloxo]

@andiriyano it's live and it doesn't make your ears bleed. notice how the bands these days can't sing live?

[jareds1007]

@chaneloxo that's cause everyone thinks singing is easy and it aint...studio albums are relaly doctored....that's why the quality of a band is measured live....i.e. Dave Matthews Band (with Leroi Moore r.i.p.) ....might i say.....awesome.

[andiriyano]

@chaneloxo you're right but this is pretty good..

[IcePhoenix302]

His voice doesn't sound as powerful as it does on the recording.

[AyBayBai]

all of them can sing!

[AmyRoseCarlson]

I love this song!

[Th3J4ckeL]

Nothing on t.v. is really live. He sounds nothing like this live.

[SlightlyInsane94]

I wonder why they hardly ever do the intro. I love that part! DD:

[ryano048]

love the song:)

his hands movments are funny ha

[jy0729]

l like Danny~♥ his style is awesome~ very cool!!

[dotunogunbajo]

I like the fact that the drummer is also singing! So talented!

[acesfan0102]

All I know is I love this music and I want the lead singer to call me :):) Hes Hottt!

[C0nv3rs10n]

He does choke a bit live sometimes. This song is really ahrd to sing, it obviously pushes his range to the limit. If you're a singer you know your limit isn't always exactly the same, so he probably got it good in the studio and can't hit it all the time live. The performance on Ellen was good, though.

[DripinYelaMadnz]

I would say that this song is really difficult too, but just because the performance isn't the same as the track on the cd doesn't mean it is a bad job. I think that if you are a singer you need to get into the song. Not saying that you change it up all the time but thats why, if i could, I'd only see a band i like live that way you don't criticize it on the performance on the track. because face it those things are synced so far its not even a human singing anymore! lol

[bengrockson]

dude hes still incredible, you dont hear a voice like tht often

[peacockrepublic]

he chokes live

[jerkinatw]

this band is terrible live

[DripinYelaMadnz]

OMG these guys are so awesome!!

[xTashaliciousx]

thiss bandndd aree so good likee xx

[LenThomas2008]

He gave it to us! I loved it. Perform that song Script!

[kylenerenne]

omg i tottaly noticed that too hahaha

i was like wtf who dressed him haha. hes still cute though.

[cphdotdk]

I love the live performance much more than their studio recording. I saw this one on TV a few weeks ago, and was literally mesmerizing and kept my breath.

What a beautiful tune!

[nickftm]

so did anyone else notice one of the buttons on his jeans were undone?

[yeahdimas]

@nickftm well. i am now

[TheeDuffster]

@nickftm why were you lookin there?:L ahaha