My wife died last year and we love to hear Tim’s songs, today I hear this song and I couldn’t hold my tears, everyday till the end of my life I’m gonna miss her ... and this song reflects what I feel everyday...
a tear fell on the first verse, and i had to dry my eyes before i could read the last.except for the part where he's with another woman this song is my life since my wife died. i thought i had a problem listening to "carry you" without bawling like a baby this one ought to be interesting. as much as it hurts to feel her absence every minute of every day to have someone say in musical format what we can't actually find the words for (in my case at least) helps to let go of the pain and focus more on the fact that as long as she's in my heart she'll never really be gone, if that makes any sense. thank you tim from both of us cause i know she'll love this song as she did everything else you've done. she was a tremendous fan/potential stalker.
@@suzanneh2679 thank you, for your kindness. my children and i literally carry her, we all have necklaces with some of her ashes inside the remainder will be spread out in kuaii as soon as we don't have to spend 2 weeks in quarantine. one thing that helps me is i spend time talking to her every day. i mean full on out loud conversations (one sided though they are) about shows we watched together music everything and anything, and sometimes i can almost feel her and for me she's not here but not gone either if that makes sense. i hope the good times you spent together hold you the times you need them most as mine do.
@@lottecollin5268 anybody can write a sad song or a love song or a comedy song. but to write something that reaches inside of you and grabs you by the soul is a level of talent and empathy not a lot of artists can achieve. tim is one of those people and it shows.
Saw Tim Minchin in Birmingham last year because my wife is a huge fan. I can't even remember what I expected because the show obliterated all my expectations. I've seen loads of bands. I've seen lots of musicals. I've seen many comedians. Of every show I've seen I enjoyed Tim's the most. Just mind blowing. The man and his team are amazing. I was instantly converted. I am a huge fan now.
My Abby died four months ago... We would so often just sit and listen to Tim songs and laugh..... I was constantly showing her his new stuff... The last song I got to show where was airport piano..... Her Celebration of life is tomorrow... I've been trying to hold it together as well as I can... But here I am with the tears flowing freely right now because listening to this song for the first Time reminds me of only the absence of her.....
I'm so sorry Joe. I know you'll feel her absence forever but I hope you've found the strength to continue on and live each day with gratitude for having Abby in your life. ❤
I lost my partner of 5 years last year. Yesterday would have been his 28th birthday, and I saw Tim perform this on CBS that morning. It turned me into a sobbing mess. I miss him so much and I'm going to love him until I take my last breath.
These are clearly songs (15 Minutes, I'll Take Lonely Tonight, Airport Piano, Leaving L.A.) written by a man a world away from the family he holds so dear. For an excruciatingly extended period of time. Having to observe the world through that lense. Breathtakingly and heartbreakingly beautiful. 10/10. Right in my personal feels.
Tim is such a talented musician and story teller. I feel this song gives us another view of him. Another well written and told story though song. Well done!
@@emilyflotilla931 I'm 59 and only discovered Tim last Easter when TH-cam made Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Version free for the weekend. My favorite musical! I watched it twice and thought, who is this Judas guy? Fell down the Tim rabbit hole and I swear, he is the main reason I'm getting through this pandemic. I spend Tim time every day and it just makes me happy! If you haven't found the Minchkins on Facebook, check them out. They are just the kindest, loveliest, most supportive people you could imagine! Tim attracts the best people. It's a testament to him.
@@sacohe1 Thanks for the suggestion, I will do some investigating soon on that. He certainly does lighten my days! Turned my daughters onto him, and granddaughters as well! Stay safe...stay safe!
is it me, or is Tim not only becoming a better musician but also becoming better-looking with age? I mean, he definitely looks like he's paying more attention to his body these days. I like it! and not only because it's attractive :D I still remember that line from Rock'n'Roll Nerd: "He doesn't look good with his t-shirt off" well, these days I don't think it's true anymore. p.s. I know I am being superficial right now. I came here for the lyrics but I couldn't fail noticing the rest too ;-)
In the words of one of his peers: I'm a straight white male... but if Tim comes knocking looking like he did at the BAFTA's I don't think I'll choose lonely.
"Inflatable You" was the first Minchin song I heard. I laughed my way through his material until I heard "White Wine in the Sun" and that stopped me dead in my laughing tracks. This song feels like so much fulfilled potential I just needed to put this out there. Thanks, Rock and Roll Nerd.
This is the first not funny song i heard from Tim. Felt awkward at first. But it's great. People who are good at joking value true serious moments more than others, i think.
Someone asked me today what genres of music I listen to. They looked confused when I simply replied, "Tim Minchin". So, I played some of your tracks which they liked, but they said it's too bad you aren't releasing full length albums. I disagreed. I think if you released more than one track a month, I would be so overwhelmed. I mean, I'm still not the least bit tired of playing Apart Together 3-4 times a day and feel I'm just scratching the surface of Airport Piano despite having listened to it at least a hundred times by now.
I've definitely gone over 100 listens to Airport Piano, which makes me cry. This one though. I listen to it and then go find my wife and cuddle her fiercely.
I separated from my wife of 25 years when I moved her across country to her new place and kissed her for the last time on July fourth 2019. I heard this song this morning on CBS sand immediately broke down as this is the first sonic representation of what my life has become - save the second verse. My wife’s are the last lips I have kissed since we parted. Thank you Tim for much needed music therapy. This is incredible.
From comedy to tragedy and everything inbetween, here is a man who transforms physicality and metaphysicality into a metamorphosis, becoming a Minchinsis. This work and past ventures have been fundamentally meaningful enough to bring tears to my eyes, whether from joy or sadness. The human condition, in the shape of Tim Minchin.
No one's gonna see this but anyways: my ex showed me Tim Minchin's channel and ever since I've loved it. Him and I haven't talked since June because we were on bad terms. Yesterday I listened to that song missing him for that reason. Today, I learned his death and now I'm listening to this song for this reason...
Mr. Minchin, my wife has died in November 4th, 2020 and then I find this song... And now I am trying to avoid that my tears fall on my keyboard as I realize I am not strong as I thought I was... She was a HUGE fan of your work. And this song, she would love it if she was here to listen to it right now.
She told me many times that she talked to you on Twitter, mr. Minchin. Her name's Renata. I believe you remember her. And now I realize this video was uploaded in the same month she died. Why? Maybe she was telling me the truth when she said you owed her your piano, one of your legs and your wife. And I know you've got the reference.
Tim your wife is a lucky woman. These have been some of the greatest love songs of all time honestly. I am usually not into mushy stuff but these songs have been objectively amazing.
Tim was my partners favourite comedian. In fact Tim’s “9 life lessons” was the last thing he ever posted before he died tragically at 42. I finally found the courage to watch Tim again and this was the first thing I clicked. Mark would have loved this…
Damn the film making for this is incredible... I mean, the song is brilliant too, but the fact it’s all one continuous shot just takes it to the next level...
It is not hyperbole when I say that this has become my new favorite song. The love songs I liked in my youth were full of impossible promises, unsustainable passions, and a totally naive concept of love. What you have done here and in "Lonely Tonight" captures a wiser, wearier love that speaks right to the sputtering, jerry-rigged jalopy that is my heart. The brilliant video is icing on the cake. The team on this did something astounding. When I showed it to my wife she said "No way!" at least 4 times. Great work.
Sent here by the lovely Michelle Miller of CBS Saturday Morning. Great song featuring perfect enunciation. But dude, who needs strings when your keyboardist is absolutely nailing the Hammond B-3 with Leslie Speaker patch. So says the world's greatest Keith Emerson fan. lol.
Is there nothing that this genius can't do? At 66, and with all my music from the 60's and 70's, Tim is beginning to stand Head and Shoulders above some of my favorites. Took awhile for the Universe to bring him into my life, (like a month ago)but hey, HE came nonetheless! Beautiful Tim!
This song hits home coming from a cult Christian school survivor. Here in Canada we have orange shirt day for the native residential school kids who have survived or have family who haven't and that's a wonderful thought to remember but what about us kids in Christian cult schools. Nobody speaks about it except for Tim who wrote a song.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤❤
Came here looking for "If I Didn't Have You". God damn this was amazing and I'm glad my brain failed me and clicked this instead, going to listen to the rest of this album.
I heard Tim perform this song in San Diego before he left to go home, and it brought me to tears. I am SO PSYCHED that he's finally releasing it! The beautiful special edition vinyl is going to look great in my collection too. Can't wait!
Gah, busy in this house at that time of day. May have to lock myself away and steal son's noise cancelling headphones. 7am shall henceforth be known, however, as the arsecrack of dawn! 🤣
I have always loved Tim, since Jesus Christ Superstar. All his satire and silliness was a joy but this is so transcendent. How lucky are we that he is still with us being too loud and staying too long. For the record, it will never be too long, Thank you Tim.
I first heard this song when @gabbiboltmusic posted her version during lockdown at Easter time. Gabbi pleaded for Tim to release it and he finally has. The song brings spears and smiles to my heart as it revisits more than 30 years of memories with my wife that we lost more than two years ago. Thank you for the skill of reopening images and feelings Tim.
(Up to now) my all-time favorite Tim Minchin song. Can't wait to see if he can change my mind with something new down the road. I prefer this version to the version on Back. There is power behind the chorus here. It's calmer on Back, and this really needs a good belt behind it. A power ballad, if you will.
Wow. I fell in love with your voice watching JCS. Seeing and hearing this is so emotional I can’t imagine anyone not being touched by this. Thank you for showing the world that you are so much more than a silly piano man.
Tim Minchin was responsible for us having to spend a night in the car, in the snow. Well, not him personally. It had snowed outside during his performance, and on the way home on the motorway, a car slid in front of a truck, causing it to brake, slide sideways and overturn. It blocked the motorway. We were there until 5am until we got going again. And Tim was worth spending the night in the car for. He was incredible. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, even though I had to slog through knee deep snow up the embankment at the side of the motorway to find a bush to have a pee behind.
It has been a little over 3 weeks since my mom died. I miss her so much that my mind threatens to break. This song is bringing tears to my eyes. I see others have shared their grief here. My heart is with all of you. I love you, Tim.
My eyes misted at the first verse, and didn’t stop until past the end of the song. The song is beautiful and anyone who has missed the presence of a loved one can feel it’s pull. Thank you. 🙏
Such a beautiful song! I still remember performing a small cameo role in Mother Courage at The Rechabite and recall clearly being blown away by Tim’s creativity and skill. I was in awe of him back then. And we are talking over 20 years ago. Well done Tim. Gorgeous gorgeous song! ❤️❤️
Oh my goodness my heart just hurts with the agony of this song. You always have the gift of making people feel every emotion through music and this song is no exception. Bravo Tim, you are pure genius xx
I think at this point the comedy is going to come for award ceremony openings, tv shows, and the occasional special event. I highly doubt we're ever going to see Tim doing pure comedy focused stuff again. It wasn't ever really his thing, it was a means to an end. And he's found that end now!
@@JoelWende i'm not sure if it was a means to an end, or just an adventure he didn't quite see coming. who knows, maybe he will plan another trip someday
I dont know, he did it for over a decade and he won his fame with it. I'd still say that even with how evocative these new songs are, they're what he's best at. Here's to hoping he returns to it. Surely not full time, but with a fair share of focus
Such an inspiration and the man's brooding potential got to him, yet still rocks the fucking masses. Absolute legend in his own right - maybe could write a song about being the legend he has become over the years.
TY Tim for a heartfelt song for the times we are in..so many are feeling that absence around the world..so many have had their hearts torn asunder and ripped from their lives a part that was precious and loved..You are a gem Tim..a shining gem in the darkness we are covered in..may all the love out here pour your way to show the appreciation that is deserved.. Keep Safe Keep Strong Love from Australia Mate🦘🦘🦘🦘
This and I Will Carry You are the best serious tracks Tim has done. Superb. However, it makes me nervous that he's going to do more serious stuff and less of the irreverent, hilarious, inventive, musically amazing stuff that I've been such a massive fan of for the last ten years or so.
Omg, I knew I should have waited till I was more stable to listen to this song, but it’s Tim Minchin so of course I clicked. And now I’ve an immense heartache for a concept that I personally haven’t experienced, and I can’t stop listening to this song. It’s blindingly beautiful in everything - the melody, the delivery, the lyrics, and the mv.
*Violist:* Alix Hamilton ... Guess he did throw away his shot. (Niche joke for the orchestra musicians & theater fan combination ;)) Goosebumps when the string and brass section kicked in, can't wait for the album!
Came here after reading Tim's facey post about the comments - cannot understand the 22 negs on the vid, it was gorgeous, cant wait for the album release. Keep making this sort of stuff, with a few more George Pells if you please
This is phenomenal, there is a certain Whitlamsyness to the beginning, the smoulderingly intense chorus that is unmistakably Minchin, and the brilliant texture and dynamic of everything in between is, to me, proof of Minchin's immense musical ability. I can only imagine the mountains of work that went into this, and for that we all thank you.
as for anybody who worked in theatre like me for the last 25 yaers... missing xmas with your kids Because Dads doing panto... not putting your kids to bed because dads at theatre...great song love it x
Relationships are messy and complicated. And Tim has temptations and diversions that most of us will never understand. Tim's honest enough to put it into his music!
I’m so glad I found your incredible videos, all of them, keep ‘‘em coming, I wish you great success. I understand loss, fortunately, I have the love of my life with me, but I dread life without him, and we are getting old. I don’t look much different than I did when we married 44 years ago, my mom’s genes, I look exactly like her, hubby is tiring out…I love him so much.❤
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Tim has really developed his brooding potential.
Yeah I saw that too. deep
If pain's what you want in an act, pain he can do. He can have a dark side too.
@@adrianchye3245 deep as, bro
Yeah, he’s deep!
It's very 2020.
My wife died last year and we love to hear Tim’s songs, today I hear this song and I couldn’t hold my tears, everyday till the end of my life I’m gonna miss her ... and this song reflects what I feel everyday...
Stay strong sir for the love u have for your wife will remain for her eternally
@@aguinimelissa4049 thank you Aguini 🙏🏻
@pretentious goat hug received with success Pretentious 👍🏻
@@osmala Im here for the hugs too ...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@typsy74 thank you Typsy 🙏🏻
He's come a long way in expressing his love for his wife since "If I Didn't Have You"
well, that one was fun, though, wasn't it? :D
@@reallollabunny it was indeed. But seeing this side of Tim is nice.
If I Didn’t Have You is an homage to his wife’s sense of humor, according to a Tim interview on ITV. A tongue-in-cheek love 💕 song.
@@maryfitzpatrick5357 his wife is awesome but we all knew that, didn't we? why else would they be together since they were 17?
Ahh, but If I Didn't Have You isn't a love song; it's a song about maths.
Yo Tim is weirldy shredded and I'm here for it.
Buff Jesus
Yeah man. Good arms!
I was told to go look at (photos from) Upright with Tim. you are welcome ;-)
He really kicked it into high gear for Robin Hood.
So is the model, actually.
a tear fell on the first verse, and i had to dry my eyes before i could read the last.except for the part where he's with another woman this song is my life since my wife died. i thought i had a problem listening to "carry you" without bawling like a baby this one ought to be interesting. as much as it hurts to feel her absence every minute of every day to have someone say in musical format what we can't actually find the words for (in my case at least) helps to let go of the pain and focus more on the fact that as long as she's in my heart she'll never really be gone, if that makes any sense. thank you tim from both of us cause i know she'll love this song as she did everything else you've done. she was a tremendous fan/potential stalker.
I’ll take lonely tonight absolutely WRECKED me. I kinda shoved my parents divorce deep down and it brought it back up and threw it in my face.
Sending love and understanding...Carry You is my lament and promise to my husband, likewise lost. Hugs. Xx
@@suzanneh2679 thank you, for your kindness. my children and i literally carry her, we all have necklaces with some of her ashes inside the remainder will be spread out in kuaii as soon as we don't have to spend 2 weeks in quarantine. one thing that helps me is i spend time talking to her every day. i mean full on out loud conversations (one sided though they are) about shows we watched together music everything and anything, and sometimes i can almost feel her and for me she's not here but not gone either if that makes sense. i hope the good times you spent together hold you the times you need them most as mine do.
@@lottecollin5268 anybody can write a sad song or a love song or a comedy song. but to write something that reaches inside of you and grabs you by the soul is a level of talent and empathy not a lot of artists can achieve. tim is one of those people and it shows.
Bless you mate. Stay strong and feel the love - we’ll all meet up again at the end 💞
Saw Tim Minchin in Birmingham last year because my wife is a huge fan. I can't even remember what I expected because the show obliterated all my expectations. I've seen loads of bands. I've seen lots of musicals. I've seen many comedians. Of every show I've seen I enjoyed Tim's the most. Just mind blowing. The man and his team are amazing. I was instantly converted. I am a huge fan now.
I was in Birmingham too! (All the way from Rome!)
Definitely, he's rising above some of my 60's and 70's faves!
@Scout Dee second row! me too! the first night... the second noght I was in the balcony
Smart wife 😁
I converted my husband by taking him to see Tim at the Apollo in London.
My Abby died four months ago...
We would so often just sit and listen to Tim songs and laugh..... I was constantly showing her his new stuff...
The last song I got to show where was airport piano.....
Her Celebration of life is tomorrow...
I've been trying to hold it together as well as I can...
But here I am with the tears flowing freely right now because listening to this song for the first Time reminds me of only the absence of her.....
I'm so sorry Joe. I know you'll feel her absence forever but I hope you've found the strength to continue on and live each day with gratitude for having Abby in your life. ❤
I lost my partner of 5 years last year. Yesterday would have been his 28th birthday, and I saw Tim perform this on CBS that morning. It turned me into a sobbing mess. I miss him so much and I'm going to love him until I take my last breath.
These are clearly songs (15 Minutes, I'll Take Lonely Tonight, Airport Piano, Leaving L.A.) written by a man a world away from the family he holds so dear. For an excruciatingly extended period of time. Having to observe the world through that lense. Breathtakingly and heartbreakingly beautiful. 10/10. Right in my personal feels.
I'll Take Lonely Tonight sounded like an apology to me
@@jacelovelace7648 he is apologising to the girl he didn't have sex with cos he loves his wife
Jace and Avasan, you are both right. It is an apology to both women.
I don't know how I can keep being surprised at how much this man blows my mind, you'd think I'd be used to it by now
I'm with you all the way, and I was only introduced to him a month ago...at 66! I'm smitten!
Tim is such a talented musician and story teller. I feel this song gives us another view of him. Another well written and told story though song. Well done!
@@emilyflotilla931 I'm 59 and only discovered Tim last Easter when TH-cam made Jesus Christ Superstar Arena Version free for the weekend. My favorite musical! I watched it twice and thought, who is this Judas guy? Fell down the Tim rabbit hole and I swear, he is the main reason I'm getting through this pandemic. I spend Tim time every day and it just makes me happy! If you haven't found the Minchkins on Facebook, check them out. They are just the kindest, loveliest, most supportive people you could imagine! Tim attracts the best people. It's a testament to him.
@@sacohe1 Thanks for the suggestion, I will do some investigating soon on that. He certainly does lighten my days! Turned my daughters onto him, and granddaughters as well! Stay safe...stay safe!
is it me, or is Tim not only becoming a better musician but also becoming better-looking with age? I mean, he definitely looks like he's paying more attention to his body these days. I like it! and not only because it's attractive :D
I still remember that line from Rock'n'Roll Nerd: "He doesn't look good with his t-shirt off"
well, these days I don't think it's true anymore.
p.s. I know I am being superficial right now. I came here for the lyrics but I couldn't fail noticing the rest too ;-)
In the words of one of his peers: I'm a straight white male... but if Tim comes knocking looking like he did at the BAFTA's I don't think I'll choose lonely.
@@deltav864 hell to the yeah ^^
@@deltav864 that cracked me up so much omg
truly I swear I'm only 19 and even I'm confused about how I suddenly find a man over double my age so attractive hahahah
@@ellieattfield5784 Even worse when you're old enough to be his mother.
"Inflatable You" was the first Minchin song I heard. I laughed my way through his material until I heard "White Wine in the Sun" and that stopped me dead in my laughing tracks.
This song feels like so much fulfilled potential I just needed to put this out there. Thanks, Rock and Roll Nerd.
Ok, fine. Gonna buy me several vinyl copies of the album. Don't have a record player. Don't care. Gotta go hug my wife some more.
2010's: Tim makes me go 😂😮
2020's: Tim makes me go ❤️😭
This is the first not funny song i heard from Tim. Felt awkward at first. But it's great. People who are good at joking value true serious moments more than others, i think.
Listen to white wine in the sun
"Tutorlike" Alex is here! Good to see you, glad you appreciate Tim's work!
I envy you so much! So many beautiful pieces to be discovered!
He has many non-humor based material and it's all phenominal.
Tim has done plenty of 'non funny' songs. Maybe you just haven't seen any of his live shows. Give them a go. He is amazing!
Minchkins Assemble!! (Am I in the right place?!) Xx
Yes !
Is that what I am? LOL
There’s a hole in my heart
That light passes through
And the pattern it creates
Is the shape of
The absence of you
Tim your LYRICS
I thought it was "that life passes through"
@@emmacoleman4644 Wrong
What a rockstar
Someone asked me today what genres of music I listen to. They looked confused when I simply replied, "Tim Minchin". So, I played some of your tracks which they liked, but they said it's too bad you aren't releasing full length albums. I disagreed. I think if you released more than one track a month, I would be so overwhelmed. I mean, I'm still not the least bit tired of playing Apart Together 3-4 times a day and feel I'm just scratching the surface of Airport Piano despite having listened to it at least a hundred times by now.
Nov 19th album release 😉
I've definitely gone over 100 listens to Airport Piano, which makes me cry. This one though. I listen to it and then go find my wife and cuddle her fiercely.
May I always live a life where I get this excited when I see Tim has different hair to usual
I separated from my wife of 25 years when I moved her across country to her new place and kissed her for the last time on July fourth 2019. I heard this song this morning on CBS sand immediately broke down as this is the first sonic representation of what my life has become - save the second verse. My wife’s are the last lips I have kissed since we parted. Thank you Tim for much needed music therapy. This is incredible.
Still miss you Sherr!!
From comedy to tragedy and everything inbetween, here is a man who transforms physicality and metaphysicality into a metamorphosis, becoming a Minchinsis. This work and past ventures have been fundamentally meaningful enough to bring tears to my eyes, whether from joy or sadness. The human condition, in the shape of Tim Minchin.
Beautiful description.
No one's gonna see this but anyways: my ex showed me Tim Minchin's channel and ever since I've loved it. Him and I haven't talked since June because we were on bad terms. Yesterday I listened to that song missing him for that reason. Today, I learned his death and now I'm listening to this song for this reason...
I see it. 🙂
I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope you're keeping up alright.
Mr. Minchin, my wife has died in November 4th, 2020 and then I find this song... And now I am trying to avoid that my tears fall on my keyboard as I realize I am not strong as I thought I was...
She was a HUGE fan of your work. And this song, she would love it if she was here to listen to it right now.
She told me many times that she talked to you on Twitter, mr. Minchin. Her name's Renata. I believe you remember her. And now I realize this video was uploaded in the same month she died. Why?
Maybe she was telling me the truth when she said you owed her your piano, one of your legs and your wife. And I know you've got the reference.
Tim your wife is a lucky woman. These have been some of the greatest love songs of all time honestly. I am usually not into mushy stuff but these songs have been objectively amazing.
I didn't know it was possible to like Tim Minchin more than I already did but his new songs proved me wrong
Tim was my partners favourite comedian. In fact Tim’s “9 life lessons” was the last thing he ever posted before he died tragically at 42. I finally found the courage to watch Tim again and this was the first thing I clicked. Mark would have loved this…
The lyrics are so beautiful, and I haven’t heard it played yet... I’ll need tissues...
Same over here mate, same over here...
So birth control is not an issue?
Damn the film making for this is incredible... I mean, the song is brilliant too, but the fact it’s all one continuous shot just takes it to the next level...
My Tim has developed some guns! ❤️ the strings.
It is not hyperbole when I say that this has become my new favorite song. The love songs I liked in my youth were full of impossible promises, unsustainable passions, and a totally naive concept of love. What you have done here and in "Lonely Tonight" captures a wiser, wearier love that speaks right to the sputtering, jerry-rigged jalopy that is my heart.
The brilliant video is icing on the cake. The team on this did something astounding. When I showed it to my wife she said "No way!" at least 4 times. Great work.
It's rare you get to witness the evolution of a musical and lyrical genuis. I'm so glad I am fortunate enough to have witnessed this one.
I love how Tim keeps evolving. Tim if you happen to read this keep just being you.
Sent here by the lovely Michelle Miller of CBS Saturday Morning. Great song featuring perfect enunciation. But dude, who needs strings when your keyboardist is absolutely nailing the Hammond B-3 with Leslie Speaker patch. So says the world's greatest Keith Emerson fan. lol.
Is there nothing that this genius can't do? At 66, and with all my music from the 60's and 70's, Tim is beginning to stand Head and Shoulders above some of my favorites. Took awhile for the Universe to bring him into my life, (like a month ago)but hey, HE came nonetheless! Beautiful Tim!
Beautiful mr minchin
I love this so much, but I would kill to hear an acoustic version of this with just Tim and the piano
This song hits home coming from a cult Christian school survivor. Here in Canada we have orange shirt day for the native residential school kids who have survived or have family who haven't and that's a wonderful thought to remember but what about us kids in Christian cult schools. Nobody speaks about it except for Tim who wrote a song.Thank you from the bottom of my heart.❤❤
I wish life would give me the chance to buy this guy a glass of wine and thank him.
Came here looking for "If I Didn't Have You". God damn this was amazing and I'm glad my brain failed me and clicked this instead, going to listen to the rest of this album.
I heard Tim perform this song in San Diego before he left to go home, and it brought me to tears. I am SO PSYCHED that he's finally releasing it! The beautiful special edition vinyl is going to look great in my collection too. Can't wait!
There's a Vinyl!?
I was also at that show! its was truly amazing! I love that he preformed most of the songs on his new album at that concert!
@@Yui714 Follow the link in the description. I ordered mine - can't wait!
@@Yui714 I even bought a signed one 😍
Tim Minchin is a genius!
I’ve had apart together and airport piano on repeat for weeks and I literally could not be more ready for more
Honestly guys, have you all heard the whole album? Srsly!
Does he even realise he's written another musical?!
Omg 😮😮😮😮
Congrats on finally becoming a rockstar
Wow, this guy's really deep, deep as bro!
I'm so excited for this! I'm not even mad that I'm gonna have to drag myself out of bed at the arsecrack of dawn ;)
Gah, busy in this house at that time of day. May have to lock myself away and steal son's noise cancelling headphones. 7am shall henceforth be known, however, as the arsecrack of dawn! 🤣
Three a.m. here in the U.S. east coast. I may manage to stay up that late. Helps to be a night owl!
@@sacohe1 I'm also a night owl, 3am would be a breeze for me! ;)
Hello love (Lea Preston from minchkins)
Big fan of Tim…..would love to see him in person someday 🥰🎶💕and know my Jim would love it too.
I think I can safely speak for everyone. We love you, Tim! Thanks for the time and effort you have put into becoming who you are.
I lost my husband 5 years. No other song captures the emotions of loss like this song.
The fact that it's a serious song is something I expect, he's an amazing musician. However, I am still not used to seeing him in shoes.
I have always loved Tim, since Jesus Christ Superstar. All his satire and silliness was a joy but this is so transcendent. How lucky are we that he is still with us being too loud and staying too long. For the record, it will never be too long, Thank you Tim.
I first heard this song when @gabbiboltmusic posted her version during lockdown at Easter time. Gabbi pleaded for Tim to release it and he finally has. The song brings spears and smiles to my heart as it revisits more than 30 years of memories with my wife that we lost more than two years ago. Thank you for the skill of reopening images and feelings Tim.
(Up to now) my all-time favorite Tim Minchin song. Can't wait to see if he can change my mind with something new down the road. I prefer this version to the version on Back. There is power behind the chorus here. It's calmer on Back, and this really needs a good belt behind it. A power ballad, if you will.
Wow. I fell in love with your voice watching JCS. Seeing and hearing this is so emotional I can’t imagine anyone not being touched by this.
Thank you for showing the world that you are so much more than a silly piano man.
Tim Minchin was responsible for us having to spend a night in the car, in the snow. Well, not him personally. It had snowed outside during his performance, and on the way home on the motorway, a car slid in front of a truck, causing it to brake, slide sideways and overturn. It blocked the motorway. We were there until 5am until we got going again. And Tim was worth spending the night in the car for. He was incredible. I'd do it again in a heartbeat, even though I had to slog through knee deep snow up the embankment at the side of the motorway to find a bush to have a pee behind.
That stage and film crew are amazing to do that in a single shot.
Good on him for using the students too.
Beautiful we're crying over here x
Like a fine wine improving with time, and delighting in unexpected ways. Keep going Tim. Your best days are still ahead.
It has been a little over 3 weeks since my mom died. I miss her so much that my mind threatens to break. This song is bringing tears to my eyes. I see others have shared their grief here. My heart is with all of you. I love you, Tim.
The best storyteller in music. Magnificent, Tim❣️
If he makes love the way he handles that piano, Sarah is one lucky wife.
Tim, you are incredibly beautiful.
There’s that Rock n Roll nerd 😍 Superb! Thanks for sharing your art with us all Tim x
Tim is my new hero, comedian, musician, philosopher.
My eyes misted at the first verse, and didn’t stop until past the end of the song. The song is beautiful and anyone who has missed the presence of a loved one can feel it’s pull. Thank you. 🙏
This is just genius level lyricism
Such a beautiful song! I still remember performing a small cameo role in Mother Courage at The Rechabite and recall clearly being blown away by Tim’s creativity and skill. I was in awe of him back then. And we are talking over 20 years ago. Well done Tim. Gorgeous gorgeous song! ❤️❤️
Absence as a presence. The lyrics are beautiful.
Amazing. Love 💘 tim, whether comedy or serious. Damn he really is a rock god. Perfect.
Intend to watch every song and performance I can ! West Aussie Lady
Oh my goodness my heart just hurts with the agony of this song. You always have the gift of making people feel every emotion through music and this song is no exception. Bravo Tim, you are pure genius xx
I just love this
I absolutely love your thoughts...so many of us feel it
As gorgeous as these new songs are, I'm still holding out for more comedy. We need as many laughs as we can get in 2020
I think at this point the comedy is going to come for award ceremony openings, tv shows, and the occasional special event. I highly doubt we're ever going to see Tim doing pure comedy focused stuff again. It wasn't ever really his thing, it was a means to an end. And he's found that end now!
@@JoelWende i'm not sure if it was a means to an end, or just an adventure he didn't quite see coming. who knows, maybe he will plan another trip someday
I dont know, he did it for over a decade and he won his fame with it. I'd still say that even with how evocative these new songs are, they're what he's best at. Here's to hoping he returns to it. Surely not full time, but with a fair share of focus
This song could not be more beautiful
Such an inspiration and the man's brooding potential got to him, yet still rocks the fucking masses. Absolute legend in his own right - maybe could write a song about being the legend he has become over the years.
the lyrics astound me I want to be loved like this
TY Tim for a heartfelt song for the times we are in..so many are feeling that absence around the world..so many have had their hearts torn asunder and ripped from their lives a part that was precious and loved..You are a gem Tim..a shining gem in the darkness we are covered in..may all the love out here pour your way to show the appreciation that is deserved..
Keep Safe Keep Strong
Love from Australia Mate🦘🦘🦘🦘
when tim proves what most of his fans already knew; he can write real, meaningful, beautiful songs if he wants to
One shot?! Holy hell dude, that’s impressive
That song touched me to my core
Beautiful lyrics
Pure, beautiful poetry.
Loved the CBS Saturday Morning pieces this morning. Good on all fronts!
So beautiful!!!!! Love the strings and the 3/4 time....perfect waltz!!! 💜💜💜💜💜
This and I Will Carry You are the best serious tracks Tim has done. Superb.
However, it makes me nervous that he's going to do more serious stuff and less of the irreverent, hilarious, inventive, musically amazing stuff that I've been such a massive fan of for the last ten years or so.
Aw Tim this gave me chills!
Who else thinks Tim is hot af?
Me, me, me!
Hes absolutely stunning
Holy Shit. Brilliant. Absolutely Brilliant. Tim, you should be a household name. You are in my home.
Omg, I knew I should have waited till I was more stable to listen to this song, but it’s Tim Minchin so of course I clicked.
And now I’ve an immense heartache for a concept that I personally haven’t experienced, and I can’t stop listening to this song.
It’s blindingly beautiful in everything - the melody, the delivery, the lyrics, and the mv.
Brilliant. Simply brilliant.
*Violist:* Alix Hamilton ... Guess he did throw away his shot. (Niche joke for the orchestra musicians & theater fan combination ;))
Goosebumps when the string and brass section kicked in, can't wait for the album!
Hehe - I'm glad that I'm not the only one who loved all of that (fellow musician here 😉)
Came here after reading Tim's facey post about the comments - cannot understand the 22 negs on the vid, it was gorgeous, cant wait for the album release. Keep making this sort of stuff, with a few more George Pells if you please
This is phenomenal, there is a certain Whitlamsyness to the beginning, the smoulderingly intense chorus that is unmistakably Minchin, and the brilliant texture and dynamic of everything in between is, to me, proof of Minchin's immense musical ability. I can only imagine the mountains of work that went into this, and for that we all thank you.
as for anybody who worked in theatre like me for the last 25 yaers... missing xmas with your kids Because Dads doing panto... not putting your kids to bed because dads at theatre...great song love it x
This is maybe the second or third song by Tim Minchin where I've had to check Wikipedia to see if he's still married to Sarah.
I did the same!
Heh. Saved me a job lol
Were the previous two Lonely Tonight and Carry You?
Relationships are messy and complicated. And Tim has temptations and diversions that most of us will never understand. Tim's honest enough to put it into his music!
@@JoelWende I tend to think that he puts into words the temptations and diversions that we all have.
Tim is a genius
This is one of those songs where a Cover would never do it justice and just result in being much less than the original masterpiece.
Beautiful. I watch numerous times a day
Every single one of your songs makes me feel something. That, sir, is the mark of a genius writer! I can’t wait for the album
Jesus that's beautiful
I love lyrics and Tim manages to evoke such strong imagery through his - beautiful - the shape of the absence of you. Wonderful
I’m so glad I found your incredible videos, all of them, keep ‘‘em coming, I wish you great success. I understand loss, fortunately, I have the love of my life with me, but I dread life without him, and we are getting old. I don’t look much different than I did when we married 44 years ago, my mom’s genes, I look exactly like her, hubby is tiring out…I love him so much.❤