I hate the way he assumes that she's unhappy without him, must be unhappy without him, that she somehow owes him that, as a form of faithfulness: eternal misery, a life with a love that never drives her wild, only "mildly free". "Do you really feel alive without me? If so be free." That's not sincere, that's not an option he believes in, because he immediately follows it with a strong, "if not leave him for me". He's still in love, and he says, "we are in love". I love this song but I hate it.
Amersfoort, Holland, Christmas 2008. I just heared that the one I loved for 2 years is back with her ex. I tried to explane what I did wrong, but I only can hear the words Damien wrote....He's right....And for me it's all starting over.....I held you like a lover...So be free....What about me......
i'd nver heard this song before but always been a big damien rice fan. hearing it just made me think of my ex girlfriend from two years ago who's been with her new boyfriend for a year and even though i don't even know her anymore things like this make me remanice
this is literally the song of my life, only aimed at a boy, a particular boy in fact. he moves so many people, with his beautiful lyrics and music. i wish he's realise
wow, music with soul, it's been a while since I heard it. you know that kind of music that you really stop to listen to, not to swallow like a bigmac and large fries, nice!
my favorite line "And is he dark enough,enough to see your light," serious song writing here... these songs deserve to be legendary but i am sure so few will ever hear it...sad how this world works sometimes
"I know I make you cry, I know sometimes you wanna die.....but do you really feel alive without me?" That is GREAT songwriting. One of the best songs EVER written. Damien is the REAL DEAL....
I can't stop listening. He captures the pain in his voice like noone I have ever heard. Having gone through a devastating breakup myself I can so relate to this. Do you miss my smell.....oh my God so simple but so powerful. I can't get enough...Thank God there are true artists like this out there! PS if you listen to the song "Empty" by Ray Lamontagne and then this song back to back you will be a quivering mass of emotion
The person I loved for 4 years dumped me a day after our 5 year anniversary. A few weeks later he was with someone else. It was the hardest time in my life and I remember listening to this sing over and over, and crying all night. It has been 2 years and this song can still make me cry.
Sorry to hear about that, just goes to show it wasnt meant to be....this is a very good and sad song.....but dont let this song make you think of it as something to make you cry over what your ex did to you to hurt you, the best thing you can do is move on...there's more out there then meets the eye....
I'd have to agree with most of you on this video. It really is emotional and yet at the same time a excellent song. So hands down, excellent song. Eh?
The unpredictable vocals of Damien always impress me. His lyrics are deep and meaningful, his choice of instrumentation perfect for the mood he wants to set. Lovely song, makes me cry...
beautiful song, he doesn't try to depend on rhyming or the modern song structure with this, its more complete thoughts and raw emotion. barely raising a voice, yet still seeping through your heart. and that my friends, is real music.
...I stumbled on this song, b/c someone who I feel strongly for (who's with someone) quoted it in her status... "is he dark enough... enough to see your light"... ridic. I hate listening to it... but I still play it everyday...
Can't speak no more, to much....only fibes on mi soul and body...That's it, no more or lesssss..... Love it and cry like i never cried before!!! Thanks dear...
Damien Rice knows how to tap deep into the soul of the broken hearted and I love him for that. This song has helped me heal a bit and at the same time remember the dreams I once had that will never be. Not everything is meant to be no matter how badly we may want it to be.
This is hands down one of the best songs to come along in a good while. Damien is freaking amazing! Now, if I can find me a die hard Damien Rice chick I will be great! I am a musician and he blows me away with his creations.
i dont mean to sound vain but we all seem really deep and actually know what the hell we are listing to. rather just not paying attention to waht the artist is trying to say...
go look at other coment on other bands and see how stupid people can be....
my ex and i promised not to have children with anyone else. Now he has a 3 month old boy and i have one on the way. He sent me this song yesterday. I LOVE IT
Thank you rosaceae220, jackkirwan, sanneastrid and wave3 for comments. Sorry for my english because i'm french. This song is very beautifull for me with "The blower's daughter". I like Damien Rice's song.
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Anyone want to check out my cover of this song? Its kinda old and done on a laptop but i'd love some feedback!
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Breathtaking dance on this song: youtube.com/watch?v=TVT9bqg9v7Y
jofthemoon 3 months ago
DAMN u damien rice for making me see things from "his" POV.... *clicks like & favorite still*
trinifishstix 6 months ago
juste parfaite, juste énorme, frissonante, tripante, chialante, les mots me manquent...je ne m'en lasse pas...Damien, a quand le prochain album??
naughtylilou 7 months ago 4
I hate the way he assumes that she's unhappy without him, must be unhappy without him, that she somehow owes him that, as a form of faithfulness: eternal misery, a life with a love that never drives her wild, only "mildly free". "Do you really feel alive without me? If so be free." That's not sincere, that's not an option he believes in, because he immediately follows it with a strong, "if not leave him for me". He's still in love, and he says, "we are in love". I love this song but I hate it.
Caramellatta 9 months ago 2
Amersfoort, Holland, Christmas 2008. I just heared that the one I loved for 2 years is back with her ex. I tried to explane what I did wrong, but I only can hear the words Damien wrote....He's right....And for me it's all starting over.....I held you like a lover...So be free....What about me......
Imco1 3 years ago
hi michael! i hope you like this!
tomebagel19 3 years ago
This song makes me weep so badly, its such a beautiful and sad song. :(
Meekle72 3 years ago
the way his voice breaks in the 'do u miss my smell?'part is just heartbreaking...It's hard not to drop a tear.
maitecorpsebride 3 years ago
i'd nver heard this song before but always been a big damien rice fan. hearing it just made me think of my ex girlfriend from two years ago who's been with her new boyfriend for a year and even though i don't even know her anymore things like this make me remanice
ciaputa 3 years ago
i know how you feel, i still love my now ex, and he was everything to me
lovergirl19901 3 years ago
this is literally the song of my life, only aimed at a boy, a particular boy in fact. he moves so many people, with his beautiful lyrics and music. i wish he's realise
lovergirl19901 3 years ago
you creeper
ketsuhayame 3 years ago
amazing song!
luv it :)
demz1996 3 years ago
"We could make babies and accidental songs"
TaranosLeGaulois 3 years ago
Gosh,
this broke my heart
lowlouise 3 years ago
wow, music with soul, it's been a while since I heard it. you know that kind of music that you really stop to listen to, not to swallow like a bigmac and large fries, nice!
pluto2se 3 years ago
I like the very faint ".. for we are in love" after the line "before one of us has accidental babies"
sephmarie 3 years ago
sweet
TerrenceMcLerence 3 years ago 2
It's amazing...really. The words are really powerful. "Does he drive you wild, or just mildly free?"
caricaturetogo 3 years ago 3
Good Song!
PukRHCP 3 years ago 3
never been so moved by a song the first time i heard it. its so beautiful. if God was a lyricist then his songs would sound something like this.....
grattons03 3 years ago 5
this is one of my favourite songs by him
although it's hard to choose because they're all incredible!
gives me goosebumps everytime
adekkema7 3 years ago 5
do you brush your teeth before you kiss- the best line ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
markrd2003 3 years ago
God this song sends shivers down my spine
lisasasquatch 3 years ago 5
This song is beyond words.
7Popsicles 3 years ago 3
An absolutely amazing song from an amazing songwriter. Love everything about it especially Damien.
killbillybiatch 3 years ago 2
This song reminds me of Martin O'Neil.
Loved you in the 80's. I'm older now...wiser I hope. I had this "accedental baby" that I love dearly. But I miss you...
Davinadrake 3 years ago
You Dont Understand How much I Love This Song
<3
CoourtneeyBabeess 3 years ago
my favorite line "And is he dark enough,enough to see your light," serious song writing here... these songs deserve to be legendary but i am sure so few will ever hear it...sad how this world works sometimes
blandlife4ever 3 years ago 6
This songs heart breaking!
namcle 3 years ago 2
AND DO YOU COME, TOGETHER EVER WITH HIM
121158bob 3 years ago
it makes me freakin cry..
Daessl 3 years ago 2
Tu as raison! C'est magnifique :)
lamplighteyes 3 years ago 2
Beautiful. [L]
CullenLoove 3 years ago 4
Our bodies moved and hardened
Hurting parts of your garden
With no room for a pardon
In a place where no one knows what we have done
brillant song writing....Poetry!
YoungBarrett87 3 years ago 10
best song ever!
markrd2003 3 years ago 4
Damien Rice's song "cheers darlin'" is really great too
prettykittya2003 3 years ago 3
What else could i say except for "thank you Damien for this great song"?? I love the lyrics, i love the music, i love his voice...
amazonbetty 3 years ago 6
but do u really feel alive without me?
omg! im in love with him!!
pmtp1989 3 years ago 8
"I know I make you cry, I know sometimes you wanna die.....but do you really feel alive without me?" That is GREAT songwriting. One of the best songs EVER written. Damien is the REAL DEAL....
twomorrowgrngras 3 years ago 28
ok...once and for all......THIS IS THE BEST SONG EVER!!
Please listen to the lyrics, and try to remember.
markrd2003 3 years ago 12
I can't stop listening. He captures the pain in his voice like noone I have ever heard. Having gone through a devastating breakup myself I can so relate to this. Do you miss my smell.....oh my God so simple but so powerful. I can't get enough...Thank God there are true artists like this out there! PS if you listen to the song "Empty" by Ray Lamontagne and then this song back to back you will be a quivering mass of emotion
kgs0723 3 years ago 14
I feel it all mate. What about me? Stay strong brother
frankcarrodius 3 years ago 3
When i'm sad, this is a like of songs thant I have to heard!
simaoam 3 years ago 2
one of the most amazing songs I've ever heard... much important for me.
delving13 3 years ago 6
he feels music so much. great......
qartveli1 3 years ago 6
yeah this song describes me and the girl i love... :[
XlampX 3 years ago 4
what a song its an anthem
cubanohombre 3 years ago 5
If there is one piece of music that can make me cry,this is it.
jeremyput 3 years ago 21
no matter wat song he is singing he can make someone cry =P
MartinTwinkie29 3 years ago 4
Amie's a real killer like that. XD As is Volcano.
JimiSquirrell 3 years ago 4
great song.
666evelin 3 years ago 4
this song explains exaclt how ive felt after a breakup,,especially the one that hurt the most...
DParky18 3 years ago 5
I LOVE YOU DAMIEEN
pvmk92 3 years ago
This is indeed the sexiest song . . . ever.
2poetic4words 3 years ago
i think your missing the point a bit there!
costheresnothingelse 3 years ago
magnifique chanson, magnifique voix ... bref, magnifique chanteur !!!
maylianna1 3 years ago
The person I loved for 4 years dumped me a day after our 5 year anniversary. A few weeks later he was with someone else. It was the hardest time in my life and I remember listening to this sing over and over, and crying all night. It has been 2 years and this song can still make me cry.
neonemulsion 3 years ago 2
*song
neonemulsion 3 years ago
Sorry to hear about that, just goes to show it wasnt meant to be....this is a very good and sad song.....but dont let this song make you think of it as something to make you cry over what your ex did to you to hurt you, the best thing you can do is move on...there's more out there then meets the eye....
elephantlawst 3 years ago 3
It is nice ... you are so optimistic but it is not about that... In the past there are some precious things...
elenayakubenko 3 years ago 2
well that must have been a relationship based on mutual love...
notsobad 3 years ago
this song makes me cry
meaningful lyrics
melakun 3 years ago 3
DO you come together ever with him, such sexual inuenda
Scoob505 3 years ago
in'your'endo...
hahaha, love that joke
s3107328 3 years ago
Love it too, scrubs is really popular over here in Ireland, we get american humour very well.
Scoob505 3 years ago
M.A.G.N.I.F.I.Q.U.E.
(L) This song*
Pernus26 3 years ago
:O
is the first time i heard this song
and i luv it!!
mirziyob 3 years ago
I'd have to agree with most of you on this video. It really is emotional and yet at the same time a excellent song. So hands down, excellent song. Eh?
AchillesGuy19 3 years ago 3
Same.
AniyuWolf 3 years ago 2
Beautiful song...so sad...
Love it...
Thank you...
GloomySundayNet 3 years ago 4
I love this song. Such raw, unapoligizing emotion. :cry: Thanks for posting.
ChickWGuitar2003 3 years ago 2
The unpredictable vocals of Damien always impress me. His lyrics are deep and meaningful, his choice of instrumentation perfect for the mood he wants to set. Lovely song, makes me cry...
AnObviousLoss 3 years ago 4
beautiful song, he doesn't try to depend on rhyming or the modern song structure with this, its more complete thoughts and raw emotion. barely raising a voice, yet still seeping through your heart. and that my friends, is real music.
volcomsurf 3 years ago 7
...I stumbled on this song, b/c someone who I feel strongly for (who's with someone) quoted it in her status... "is he dark enough... enough to see your light"... ridic. I hate listening to it... but I still play it everyday...
Fritters54 3 years ago
...I haven't said anything... and probably never will... bah, heh. But i'll still listen.
Fritters54 3 years ago 3
i love the fact that if you relate this song to something that has happened to you it dirties it becuase its too bare for realality
love
lucyzing 3 years ago 2
Velmi dobré
DANNISSIMO71 3 years ago
such a brilliant and meaningful song
misseryman177 3 years ago 3
Cette chanson me fait pleurer à chaque fois...
C'est bien la plus belle chose au monde.
Imaginary23 3 years ago 4
oui moi aussi. 'what about me..' trop triste
costheresnothingelse 3 years ago 2
beautifull
pemiih 3 years ago
Great, great, great SONG!!
***
ClaudiaCFerreira 3 years ago
I truely love the lyrics and the way he sings them.
SusiBoehme 3 years ago
Cette chanson est magnifique.. Y'a pas d'autres mots.. Damien Rice est un géni..
Othiliesan 3 years ago
it is so sad...
yomi922 3 years ago
Thank you for all comments :)
CinephileAmateur 3 years ago
Can't speak no more, to much....only fibes on mi soul and body...That's it, no more or lesssss..... Love it and cry like i never cried before!!! Thanks dear...
kamayja 3 years ago
This is tooooo much fore me, buth also so good, Wishfull thinking that Damian The MAN is fore us!!!!!! Love's Loes
kamayja 3 years ago
this is so much to take, that it take me too much, mi skin is screaming....thanks fore this beautifulllll song.......Kiss Loes
kamayja 3 years ago
if i dont hold back.. this song can make me cry.
claudiabrangice 3 years ago
rimember de wiosna, moze to przecztasz
ArtieGowno 4 years ago
Im a die hard fan of this amazing guy and this is most definetly my favorite song I could listen to it over and over again! :D
AMAISHING!
:D
EmmaStar92 4 years ago
genius
markrd2003 4 years ago
which is the best song of damien rice?
put on your comments..
i'll go first..9 Crimes
vindeprin 4 years ago
Damien Rice knows how to tap deep into the soul of the broken hearted and I love him for that. This song has helped me heal a bit and at the same time remember the dreams I once had that will never be. Not everything is meant to be no matter how badly we may want it to be.
china4478 4 years ago 4
"Does he drive you wild, or just mildy free?"
Gorgeous.
pcannon7218 4 years ago 4
I like how his songs make me feel. It's nothing shallow, it's his songs speaking for themselves "no sex sells" bullshit. It's ethereal and truthful.
"Our minds pressed and guarded
While our flesh disregarded
The lack of space for the light-hearted
In the boom that beats our drum"
He takes away the barriers that keep a person from saying it all to connect with his audience, and us with our own experiences.
shiaROCKs 4 years ago 3
This is hands down one of the best songs to come along in a good while. Damien is freaking amazing! Now, if I can find me a die hard Damien Rice chick I will be great! I am a musician and he blows me away with his creations.
twomorrowgrngras 4 years ago
oh my god this song is amazing.
damien rice is amazing.
i can't believe someone could make music this beautiful.
he is magnificant
daniyep 4 years ago
"do you brush your teeth before you kiss
probablt the best line in a song
markrd2003 4 years ago
A kind of song that leaves you speachless....
marsylka 4 years ago
One of his most unrecognised but most amzing creations
Boiling1311 4 years ago 2
Damien's music demonstrates what music is...
He is raw and pure all at the same time.
Beautiful!
christinisti 4 years ago
he always knows just what to say in a song. amazing. his voice is filled with such emotion yet is so soft. i love him
jgaesm 4 years ago 3
god i love damien rice fans...
i dont mean to sound vain but we all seem really deep and actually know what the hell we are listing to. rather just not paying attention to waht the artist is trying to say...
go look at other coment on other bands and see how stupid people can be....
love you damien and his fans
teamfriendship12 4 years ago 9
Goose pimples...
...And is he dark enough?
Enough to see your light?
...But do you really feel alive without me?
If so: be free.
If not: leave him for me...
speechless...
anamasteaa 4 years ago 4
You can say he is great or he is a genuis ,
but he is much , much more then that !
l0ttt 4 years ago 6
Great!!!))))))))))))))
zhivuvami 4 years ago 4
he is definitely great. It is amazing who much feelings he expresses with his voice.
That's a sad song for all the sad boys and girls around the planet. It is never a shame to regret...
SeppoKlack 4 years ago 8
Is he dark enough enough to see your light???
What about me??What about me??
Most amazing song ..Not only from Damien Rice ,but in general.greatest ballad..
Who hasn't had the blues cos the one he loves belongs to someone new and has moved on ..?
bliss151 4 years ago 8
what do you think, should life be worth living if the person you love stoped fighting for the love you had?
augaman 4 years ago 3
the simple answer: go on. find the next one and keep searching for the perfect love.
absolutely perfect song though
senchingo 4 years ago 2
Blower's Daughter answers that one for us;)
christinisti 4 years ago
I'm asking myself this exact same question. When you find the answer let me know. :o)
china4478 4 years ago
But do you really feel alive without me,
if so, be free.
Amazing. This song means so much to me having gone through a recent split with my girlfriend of 5 years.
If she's out there, be free. x
Somethingfunny24 4 years ago 8
dose he drive you wild or just mildly free? what about me....1 of the best lines of any sng ever
mikeyhealy7 4 years ago 4
Amazing, perfect, cute, nice, thanks for upload
haleyhotch 4 years ago 2
What about me?
I miss u...
agiami 4 years ago 5
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agiami 4 years ago
wow! imagine if this was written about you!
gwpuddleduck 4 years ago 4
Absolutely amaazing song. Brings a tear to my eye
ARSEBISCUITS182 4 years ago 5
do you really feel alive without me?
skyyrocketaway 4 years ago 14
my ex and i promised not to have children with anyone else. Now he has a 3 month old boy and i have one on the way. He sent me this song yesterday. I LOVE IT
sharellerobinette 4 years ago 7
good at keeping promises haha
timmyedwards 4 years ago
Do your respective spouses know you still speak? :)
grapefruitm00n 4 years ago
it was the first i heard at my realationship, and its now the last i hear..
zarvina 4 years ago 3
he is perfect
paintthesilence90 4 years ago 7
damien rice saved my day lol
just discovered his music this
morning...and can't stop listening since
then...i'm like going crazy.
LOVE YOU
iwannasingtoo 4 years ago 8
well i discovered his music 2 months ago & i still can't stop listening to him all day long!!!! he's totally addictive!
angel12884 4 years ago 4
hes so good!
brooke1depp 4 years ago 4
he is* rather
suckxusxoff 4 years ago 2
i went to see him at the start of this month and he was amazing! cried all the way through this song too haha shes class, best singer
suckxusxoff 4 years ago 2
a pleaure that don´t goes
tears11heaven 4 years ago
serendipity baby!this song is a great unexpected pleasure.listen to the power of orange knickers ,a duet with mr rice and tori amos.
megstubetops 4 years ago
Masteripiece. Thanx for uploadining. As they said for David - troubadour...
AlexaMayol 4 years ago
wow... how can some1 put so much soul in his songs? God! What a great heart this man has...
anarhy09 4 years ago 5
shane lang I love you x x linda
lwadas 4 years ago
i saw him play this last week in dublin pure legend!!
blackrose0550 4 years ago
damien herşeyinle büyüksün... süpersin.. bu nasıl bir sanatçı ruhu
daldurdap 4 years ago
i love the piano playing at the beginning... damien rice is the best!!
kfoury90 4 years ago
Yes..he is the best.:)
WonderfulBliss 4 years ago
The lyrics of the song are so amazing.
Merci for loading it up!!! <3
jesuslovedyou 4 years ago
WOW I FINALY found this song been lookin for it luv it x <3
missmanikins 4 years ago
just the way a perfect love should be..it breaks my heart to have actually experienced this..and lost it
avrlbnghm 4 years ago 4
this song makes me cry for no reason :)
pure love him :)
xxxx
TeamPropaKen 4 years ago 2
This guy is an amazing sing/song writer, Beautiful lyrics right from the heart :D
kbilee1980 4 years ago
It´s absolutely beautiful!
dieKristina1987 4 years ago 2
It´s absolutely beautiful!
dieKristina1987 4 years ago
Thank you rosaceae220, jackkirwan, sanneastrid and wave3 for comments. Sorry for my english because i'm french. This song is very beautifull for me with "The blower's daughter". I like Damien Rice's song.
CinephileAmateur 4 years ago
Great
wave3 4 years ago
Great Song! Love it!
sanneastrid 4 years ago
just beautiful!!!!
jackkirwan 4 years ago
Thank you for sharing! This is another wonderful song by Damien Rice.
rosaceae220 4 years ago