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that second verse is freaking so deep. he said I needed air so i stepped out on the balcony and the world took me out. being hurt brings suicidal thoughts.
Ohhhhh, WOW!!! What a beautiful, melodic, and depressing tune! It not only reminds me of a relationship I once had, it also reminds me of "The Smiths" tunes! Bilal (as ALWAYS) put it down!!!
If you know anything about the artist & his music you'd know that he doesn't have the typical mannerisms of most performers. He dives into the music & goes with what he feels. If he didn't want to be there he wouldn't have been there. He's probably feeling sorry for those people who can't listen to the song without snapping pictures.
@albertj313 I agree. He mixes delving deep into his music and still manages to perform it according to the atmosphere. In this case, it was all acoustic in the company of a few inside of a small place. He completely captured the mood of the song as well as the mood in the room. Couldn't ask for more than that.
"Like King and Coretta I thought we could change the world. But I needed air, I stepped out on the balcony and the world took me out..." I get chills listening to this. The man is a poet!
I love Mr. Bilal Oliver!!!!! He is such an amazing talent, and his voice is so unique and classic!!!!!This is a True Artist that can actually sing Live.
so in love with bilal s ability to grab a hold of me without knowing not one part of me intimately .... i'd grasp pearls and throw them among swine to merge in conquest of bilalian... I am a deeply embraced fan... whispering " thank heavens for you"
i realized that i would complain about how bad music has gotten but the n i had to look up my classic artist and i remembered that great music is still around. and i love this guy
It would be awesome if he came to Louisiana, but I'm thinking that the closest he'd get to LA would be Texas...seeing him in concert would definitely be worth the drive.
Unrelated to anything: his hair bothers me so much. I'm sorry. :( I love the song though. He looks so tiny here...so vulnerable....not the same as that huge personality that comes across onstage...and this KILLS the album version. The album version put me off in a major way. Beautiful song....so real.
i really love this song and i tried to download it from limewire and im not sure if some idiot made his own remix of the song or if the original is that ......different from this version but if it is, i have no idea why they chose that version over this one.. so does anybody know how to download songs from youtube?
"...thought we was gonna be forever / like King and Coretta / i thought we could change the world / but i needed air / i stepped out / on the balcony / then the world took me out..."
i hope he does more acoustic performances... this is so captivating. and medicine for me right now! there's something timeless about this recording, that i haven't heard from a new artist in years... reminds me of some old curtis mayfield but different... can't stop listening to it... it's beautiful. thanks bilal
After watching it several times I knew the lyrics.. This song stayed with me after he performed it live here in Amsterdam.. I cried during it... so speaks about what im going through right now..
I've loved his music since the Five Spot. His voice and style are addictive! His first album was the soundtrack to my dating and engagement to my husband. Bilal is apart of my history. I thank God for him!
DAMN! I cannot wait til this album come out! Im gonna have to buy 2. one for the house. one for the car. oh yeah one for my mom : ) GO BILAL!!!! Hurry and come to houston!
OMG, I love this song. Thanks for the better quality audio!!! B, thank u for the music. Looking forward to the new album. Curse those Bastards who shelved "Love For Sale"
I have the difficult position of being the number one Bilal fan alive. Mr. Wonderful will never cease to amaze me. I met him years ago at the Toronto Urban Music Festival and played the first cd until it was warped. His mysic if food.
@curiousunique you know what. i've watched this about 100 times a day. im starting to OD. lol..for real. this sounds soooooo deep and real i could listen to a whole album of just him and that acoutic guitar. man.....God has reallly given this dude something special. "ALL MUSICIANS AND REAL MUSIC LOVERS PLEASE THANK GOD FOR HIM AND ASK HIM TO MAKE MORE"..........
.Il always have a hole in my heart!!!
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barsheemsounds 4 weeks ago
that second verse is freaking so deep. he said I needed air so i stepped out on the balcony and the world took me out. being hurt brings suicidal thoughts.
kchappel77 1 month ago
Those 2 dislikes are from losers who don't have an life.
swaggaoficial1 1 month ago
This is Tuff.....this brutha is soooo underated!!!
DarkManX1970 1 month ago
This should have had a love button...just beautiful!
avantgarde84 1 month ago
Ohhhhh, WOW!!! What a beautiful, melodic, and depressing tune! It not only reminds me of a relationship I once had, it also reminds me of "The Smiths" tunes! Bilal (as ALWAYS) put it down!!!
Thank you soooooo much for sharing, love!
Cheers!
- J
JwahAmore31 3 months ago
It is so effortles, that its almost comical...
COPAR32 3 months ago
seriously fing amazing!
samiam61182 5 months ago
WOW...
solliebollie78 5 months ago
Love this song. It is my favorite cut of the new CD. His voice is amazing. Love me some Bilal.
chacha291000 5 months ago
If you know anything about the artist & his music you'd know that he doesn't have the typical mannerisms of most performers. He dives into the music & goes with what he feels. If he didn't want to be there he wouldn't have been there. He's probably feeling sorry for those people who can't listen to the song without snapping pictures.
albertj313 5 months ago 2
@albertj313 I agree. He mixes delving deep into his music and still manages to perform it according to the atmosphere. In this case, it was all acoustic in the company of a few inside of a small place. He completely captured the mood of the song as well as the mood in the room. Couldn't ask for more than that.
igotssssoul 4 months ago
Amazing, looked so effortless. Gave me chills...
HabeshaQween 6 months ago
Poor babe, he looked like he did not want to be there.
cocoapeach 6 months ago
Brilliant!!!.. True, real music.. wonderful!
dgodchild21 6 months ago
He has such a huge vocal range! I'm in love! :)
joi124 7 months ago
That is real singing!! No studio,, no auto tune,, great job B!
bravoceo 7 months ago
REAL MUSIC! Thank you so much from Boynton Beach, Florida
babymunny 7 months ago
Wow
cladesigns 8 months ago
CHILLS..
LuvTruMusic 8 months ago
Thank you, love this song!
Jcunninghamdr 8 months ago
I SWEAR MY FAV MALE SINGER...
ohritechus1 9 months ago 8
love it!
lovelylashes7 9 months ago
OMG...that Sweet Spot @ 3:44...giving me Chills
bliss0929 9 months ago
Someone put the mp3 version of this i've been tryna find it for months.
lilmel25 9 months ago
"Like King and Coretta I thought we could change the world. But I needed air, I stepped out on the balcony and the world took me out..." I get chills listening to this. The man is a poet!
nkenge1 10 months ago 3
"Like" if you did or almost did cry listening to this song =( i did. smh.
YungBetts 10 months ago 22
greattttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt
Bilalover7711 10 months ago
The person that disliked this is an asshole the best version of the song... Hands down!!!!
skyekia 10 months ago
Wow...that did something to my mind..its so realistic...and SOOO my reality
Songdreamer 10 months ago
That's my man RIGHT THUR.
sealthedealobasi 11 months ago
This camera is so distracting and disrespectful.
SweetasHoneee 11 months ago 3
@SweetasHoneee chill...
RELAXEDBRENT 9 months ago
Wonderful! =D
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ePRTN 11 months ago
Wooooooooooooooooo, my goodness !!!!!! ♥
MzMotorCity 11 months ago
Wooooooooooooooooo !!!!!! ♥
MzMotorCity 11 months ago
His vocals are absolutely beautiful.
Love4DC 1 year ago 2
@Love4DC i wish all music sounded just
as refreshing..
1254tru 1 year ago
He is The Ish..
1254tru 1 year ago
wow this is friggin amazing!
etaugirl 1 year ago
He has been awesome since he came out! He is drenched in talent!
ashleyceressa 1 year ago
Bilal the magnificent dude is a fucking musical genius he speaks to my soul love you brother your the dopest period point blank
WerkinItOut 1 year ago
I love Mr. Bilal Oliver!!!!! He is such an amazing talent, and his voice is so unique and classic!!!!!This is a True Artist that can actually sing Live.
BeautifulyMe83 1 year ago
i need the mp3 acustic version bad. Someone plz hook it up i cant find it anywhere.
lilmel25 1 year ago
@lilmel25 why dont you just download from youtube and convert to mp3?
hannagarcez 1 year ago
Love you bilal!!!
Lboogiefan08 1 year ago
I wish I was there!
Susannect 1 year ago
so in love with bilal s ability to grab a hold of me without knowing not one part of me intimately .... i'd grasp pearls and throw them among swine to merge in conquest of bilalian... I am a deeply embraced fan... whispering " thank heavens for you"
joellengalame 1 year ago
this is some good good right here
yahighness 1 year ago
Exiles remix kills the album version
sovepos 1 year ago
This live version is the SHIZNIT!!!
KiyamAnderson 1 year ago
i wanna sing background for him so bad <3
iiLulu10 1 year ago 4
@iiLulu10 LOL i know!! i was already doing it, with finger snaps and everythang lol!
rtoriq 11 months ago
@rtoriq haha might as well get that practice in, right??!?
iiLulu10 11 months ago
i wish this man gets the attention he so desperately deserves . the absolute best artist out ,
rheyareggie 1 year ago
beautiful song!!
HabeshaQween 1 year ago
Bliss
TheRichoss 1 year ago
i realized that i would complain about how bad music has gotten but the n i had to look up my classic artist and i remembered that great music is still around. and i love this guy
mjjcng8958 1 year ago 2
Isnt this a cover?!?!!?
slg2484 1 year ago
@slg2484 yea
TheMjwballer13 1 year ago
@TheMjwballer13 who's the original artist?
slg2484 1 year ago
@slg2484 Bilal is the original artist. He wrote it himself with a friend in the studio.
TheDrewdini 1 year ago
this version is soo much better than the album.. I LOVE IT!!!
TheAulegend 1 year ago 3
WHEN I SEEN HIM ON SOUL TRAIN AWARD SHOW SOMETHING ABOUT HIM MADE ME WANT TO COME CHECK HIS MUSIC OUT HE IS GREAT NO WONDERFUL!!
PrissyBarbieT 1 year ago
so touching..wonder who he wrote this song for
ranminisce 1 year ago
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kareemburke 1 year ago
i love him, he never got the recognition that he so truely deserves
lorenclavon 1 year ago 3
Why does this video only has 48883 views?
I really dont get that, this guy deserves a lot of credit.
Stunning voice.
ScitterZ 1 year ago
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MsDimp1983 1 year ago
I can't decide what is more intoxicating...Bilal's voice or the guitar.
MsDimp1983 1 year ago
BEAUTIFUL. Reminds me of my first love.. :'-( we had amazing moments together. Thanks for postng.. Moves me everytime!
Meehh1 1 year ago
how do these people get invited to stuff like this shit, i want to go to see BILAL
PUNCHDRUNKSAADIQ 1 year ago
Can't wait for his unplugged album! Twud be KILLA!
MMaxet 1 year ago 3
he needs to put this version on a cd, Just saying, seriously!!!!!!
retrolove87 1 year ago 2
Man, he's putting everyone to shame that's being on the radio.
Original and Talented. Very rare these Days.
Trey Songz WHO???
snipercheez 1 year ago 5
@snipercheez u funny as shit "trey songz who???" haha no seiously who is trey songz
PUNCHDRUNKSAADIQ 1 year ago
check out the san jose performance of this its insane!
EscobaroWhite 1 year ago
mayn, I love his voice
syckindahead 1 year ago
i cant stop playing this song. i love bilal when is he coming to louisiana??? seriously i would love to see him in concert. i love all his songs.
babyphatgoddess0315 1 year ago
@babyphatgoddess0315
It would be awesome if he came to Louisiana, but I'm thinking that the closest he'd get to LA would be Texas...seeing him in concert would definitely be worth the drive.
MsDimp1983 1 year ago
Seen Bilal live .. simply awesome!! Can't wait for the next show.... Come back to the Bay, Cali >>> BUY THE ALBUM!!
swahilani 1 year ago
very moving
abdullahalhuwaidy 1 year ago 3
HE S ALWAYS BETTER LIVE!
DSAL85 1 year ago
very great song
deemoe7301 1 year ago
Nevermind. I just saw the Date. Sept 14.... Im heading to I-Tunes RIGHT NOW!
AloresCNorris 1 year ago
Is the album out yet! I really want it!
AloresCNorris 1 year ago
This is...SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! ;)
swomack72 1 year ago 2
omg it really do dis da best version i dnt even listen to da album version lol
TheDeemoney09 1 year ago
I like the album version better. He sound a bit different on the album.
Greatersend 1 year ago
Unrelated to anything: his hair bothers me so much. I'm sorry. :( I love the song though. He looks so tiny here...so vulnerable....not the same as that huge personality that comes across onstage...and this KILLS the album version. The album version put me off in a major way. Beautiful song....so real.
CJMoneymom 1 year ago
@CJMoneymom frohawk hahah.
ToneCapone14 1 year ago 2
by any chance does anyone know what the chords for this track are?
I'd be really grateful, 'cause this song is fucking amazing.
ThePaulsaunders 1 year ago
I missed this man so glad he's back!
JOANNJOSEPH 1 year ago
I want 2 hurt that lady with the camera that keeps clicking! LMOA!
JOANNJOSEPH 1 year ago
BILAL ALWAYS WAS AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE TRUTH HE CANT BE DENIED I DONT KNOW ANYONE THAT SINGS LIKE HIM
haremah27 1 year ago
is it unhealthy that I just listened to this 10 times in a row? powerful piece....I was never a huge bilal fan, but this really won me over
songbird3684 1 year ago
THIS just goes soooo hard!!! Bilal should release a LIVE version of the album
yepallme 1 year ago 3
that man can sing. what a beautiful song. great albums and musician.
HowieManzo23 1 year ago 2
Love Bilal!!!!
MUARFA 1 year ago
This version is superior to the album version. Buy his new album if you haven't already.
Thanks for the clip.
RobParliament 1 year ago
AWESOME!!!!!
GittinNGiven 1 year ago
Really good stuff
eyetell 1 year ago
idk man this might be my new favorite song..... cant cop the album
jahdangle 1 year ago
I've watched this at least 15 times in a row.
amandamoe86 1 year ago 2
i really love this song and i tried to download it from limewire and im not sure if some idiot made his own remix of the song or if the original is that ......different from this version but if it is, i have no idea why they chose that version over this one.. so does anybody know how to download songs from youtube?
grillpule 1 year ago
this kills the album version!
AmazinRetropolis 1 year ago 73
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@AmazinRetropolis
Hey check out the live version in in my favourites if you havent seen it already, its much better.
EscobaroWhite 1 year ago
@AmazinRetropolis I was thinking the same thing.
jonathan2002ga 11 months ago
@AmazinRetropolis It really does!
AloresCNorris 7 months ago
this is better then the studio version
bTsWhenSoundsTravel 1 year ago 4
i really like this song good post!!!The words are pure!LISTEN
untilidie06 1 year ago
I would totally pay for an acoustic cut...in addition to the album
Knoxus99 1 year ago 2
I've got to get this album as soon as it drops. That's killing just about everything right now
BDaun85 1 year ago
"...thought we was gonna be forever / like King and Coretta / i thought we could change the world / but i needed air / i stepped out / on the balcony / then the world took me out..."
gabrielteodros 1 year ago 3
i hope he does more acoustic performances... this is so captivating. and medicine for me right now! there's something timeless about this recording, that i haven't heard from a new artist in years... reminds me of some old curtis mayfield but different... can't stop listening to it... it's beautiful. thanks bilal
gabrielteodros 1 year ago 2
Wow! I'm revved up! Thanks for sharing.
TheColourGurl 1 year ago
bilal's my favorite singer since i heard soul sista. and since i realized what type of person he is.
frydayupinhere 1 year ago
from everything ive heard on the radio... best album off the album. totally crazy. FVCK INTERSCOPE RECORDS!
adaryanani 1 year ago
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bTsWhenSoundsTravel 1 year ago
he is such an amazing artist, i really hope everyone goes out and purchases this masterpiece on 9/14/2010
missmonet17 1 year ago 2
OMG I love this song my friend just present this to me. Im crying and its so beautful and amazing..
Courta723 1 year ago
im crying so hard right now...
77musicfreak77 1 year ago
After watching it several times I knew the lyrics.. This song stayed with me after he performed it live here in Amsterdam.. I cried during it... so speaks about what im going through right now..
Danni303 1 year ago
I've been replaying this song for the past few days! YT needs a repeat button!!
PassionBonita2 1 year ago
love it ...
bTsWhenSoundsTravel 1 year ago
Bilal you are killing me with that hair. But I'm Definitely excited about the album! Long Time Coming!
heiress2thethrone 1 year ago
I've loved his music since the Five Spot. His voice and style are addictive! His first album was the soundtrack to my dating and engagement to my husband. Bilal is apart of my history. I thank God for him!
babe1love1 1 year ago
Just killing & laid back w/ it
CraigSmith1nyc 1 year ago
DAMN! I cannot wait til this album come out! Im gonna have to buy 2. one for the house. one for the car. oh yeah one for my mom : ) GO BILAL!!!! Hurry and come to houston!
CRiSTiNE20701 1 year ago
OMG, I love this song. Thanks for the better quality audio!!! B, thank u for the music. Looking forward to the new album. Curse those Bastards who shelved "Love For Sale"
sweetkat2u 1 year ago
Finally! But weird to see him so subdued....
Sunfizz44 1 year ago
I just love you so Bilal. Your voice is so beautiful.
blkbeauti05 1 year ago
I never heard of this artist before. His voice is simply BEAUTIFUL!!
swomack72 1 year ago
BEAUTIFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
elley098 1 year ago
I've listened to this song 15-20 times and I don't want to play this song out - if that's even possible! - but this is such a golden track!
paleheroes 1 year ago
I don't want to play this song out - if that's even possible! - but this is a golden track :) I am def. buying the album
paleheroes 1 year ago
Cant stop watching this..every night before sleeping i check this
fashity 1 year ago
I've played this 4 times in a row already.
jonathan2002ga 1 year ago
I have the difficult position of being the number one Bilal fan alive. Mr. Wonderful will never cease to amaze me. I met him years ago at the Toronto Urban Music Festival and played the first cd until it was warped. His mysic if food.
socabwai 1 year ago 6
i'm in love with this song and this voice. i love it. best thing i've heard for a minute
lachay 1 year ago
I had to come back and watch this...yet again...
dvinewrite 1 year ago
looove it wow
mzdanca 1 year ago
agreed coleslaw
curiousunique 1 year ago
this is why youtube needs a 'repeat' button.
AlanColeslaw 1 year ago
that was serious..
jmashouf 1 year ago
I missed this Man's voice. Welcome back Bilal
yokeelee 1 year ago
Can not wait for this CD to drop!! Been looking forward to his comeback for years!
FiVe0SiXBand 1 year ago
@melj4life yo you'll see his catalog is amazing. by far my favorite male vocalist
asiakismet 1 year ago
idk how many times i have watched this video and it was just put up yesterday! I can't wait for the album!!
curiousunique 1 year ago 14
@curiousunique you know what. i've watched this about 100 times a day. im starting to OD. lol..for real. this sounds soooooo deep and real i could listen to a whole album of just him and that acoutic guitar. man.....God has reallly given this dude something special. "ALL MUSICIANS AND REAL MUSIC LOVERS PLEASE THANK GOD FOR HIM AND ASK HIM TO MAKE MORE"..........
Solsircuz 1 year ago
if this is a reflection of the album... its going to blow me away.
brewatch 1 year ago 3
Beautiful
MinziTolero1 1 year ago
this made me tear up at the end..
i saw him live like two weeks ago and he killed it..so musically and his voice!!
fashity 1 year ago
great song
lilmel25 1 year ago
the GREAT of this generation is BACK!!!!
soultruth 1 year ago
CAN NOT WAIT
meghanm07 1 year ago
♥ Him.
lisabstreetteam 1 year ago
Yeah angel i like this
DukePowell 1 year ago
amazing!! thanks for this wonderful gift!!!
AllThingsBeautiful7 1 year ago 2