To the people arguing about Birdy's cover: I heard that first and thought it was gorgeous and went searching for the original, and am now a huge fan of Bon Iver. Covers are a good thing, they help great music reach new audiences.
Birdy sucks period. I cant take it when some kid who has a monotone nasally voice with no emotion to sing a song that they don't know the meaning of the lyrics. Bon Iver fucking locked himself a way for months in a cabin when life was getting him down and wrote this master peace and him singing it you can tell by his voice how much emotion there is. Because these are his feelings and thoughts and no one can beat this no cover can.
While I do believe birdy is a phenomenal singer, it is not right she gives no credit to bon Iver in her title misleading people into thinking that it is her song when in fact it's actually a cover of a legendary artist.
Hersheyyy I totally agree. The original has a feel and his voice is so much better sounding with this song. I think birdy sounds good but her version is too light and doesn't have as much emotion as bon ivers version IMO.
I heard Birdys version first on pandora, fell in love, found the original, and fell in love all over again. This song... It is beauty. True musicianship.
Beautiful, bittersweet memories to this song. Driving through a forest, during a heavy snow, with my ex. No other cars, no streetlights...we could have been the last two on earth. And in that moment, I'd have been happy if that were the case. The relationship may not have been a pleasant one, but memories as serene and beautiful such as these made the pain worthwhile.
same man, my ex loved this song and i loved her. Too bad she cheated on me. But at the end of the day, in just a few months, it made me a much stronger man. Or atleast a 23 year if you would all me a man haha
"You're in a relationship because you need help, but that’s not necessarily why you should be in a relationship. And that’s skinny. It doesn’t have weight. Skinny love doesn’t have a chance because it’s not nourished."
I honestly thought it was about losing his girlfriend to cancer. His vocals sound so hopeless but trying to be strong for her sake. Come on skinny love just last the year. As if he doesnt want her to go.
Come on skinny love just last the year Pour a little salt we were never here My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer I tell my love to wreck it all Cut out all the ropes and let me fall My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my Right in the moment this order's tall I told you to be patient I told you to be fine I told you to be balanced I told you to be kind In the morning I'll be with you But it will be a different kind 'Cause I'll be holding all the tickets And you'll be owning all the fines Come on skinny love what happened here Suckle on the hope in lite brassiere My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my Sullen load is full, so slow on the split I told you to be patient I told you to be fine I told you to be balanced I told you to be kind Now all your love is wasted? Then who the hell was I? Now I'm breaking at the bridges And at the end of all your lines Who will love you? Who will fight? Who will fall far behind? Come on skinny love My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Now I'm breaking at the britches* (britches are pants, tearing at the seems; i.e: he's getting fat -- as opposed to his love, which is skinny, due to the lack of nourishment and care)
his favourite. if i would ever see him again, i don't know what should i do but i just know that i miss him so much, more than i can tell, massive pain on my chest everytime i recall about him. his smile, pointless talks, beer on the beach, football matches, billiard, jack daniels, he's eating crab, finding toilet, his jokes on me, the first sight and friday morning. he is massive memories to me but sometime killing me. i miss you dude xx
I love how its like super sad if you listen the lyrics, but still souds kind of happy if you dont listen the lyrikcs so carefully. But in the end of the song you can hear the pain in his voice over the "happy melody"... :'(
Justin Vernon wrote this album in northern Wisconsin. I lived in the northern midwest for most of my life, and his songs really resonate with me that way. The midwest is a place that nobody who doesn't live there cares about. It's not spectacular or exciting. Those who live there know not to care about this, but to make their lives spectacular and exciting by the memories they make and the things they do, making their lives more intimate and real. This is really reflected in Bon Iver's songs.
I sit. I close my eyes. I listen. I forget all my problems and worries, and just sit in blissful appreciation of the beautiful music. Then I open my eyes, and find the replay button. Repeat until you're the most relaxed you've ever been.
I think that this song reminds me of my daddy because he passed away a couple of weeks ago and it is like my dad is singing it to me it makes me very sad that he is gone but it also makes happy that I know that he is in a better place.😇😭😥😓 I miss him so much and that is why I love this song because it reminds me of him.
Emma Brennan I hope you are doing ok. I lost my Dad too. It was a long time ago but for some reason seeing your comment and this song, it brought it all back to me. 😢💔. 💕💕💕
the song has you remember things you dont want to but shouldnt ever forget....... in a way it helps you move on but will never let you forget about the things that make us human and what make us who we are.
None is better than the other, i personlally prefer the guitar over a piano on this song, and that is just my prefference, someone else might like a piano over a guitar. Listen to what you feel like, and don't make others choose for you.
everytime I hear this song i feel like being in love or losing the love of my life . there are so many emotions in his voice that i can´t classify the feelings i have. it makes me cry but in a good way
I believe that the ones who makes music can often save lives. It's my case, I live through music. I feel so much depressed in this time, but I want to live and to move on. This song came in my life the first time so long ago, now I remember it, I feel some kinda hope I wish I can overcome all my bad thoughts, and I am so in debt with music that keeps me company and makes me feel I have to hold on for beauty and emotions that gaves me.
wow this song is absolutely beautiful! i’ve only heard birdies version and she definitely puts her own spin on it so it’s refreshing to hear this original version and how different and unique and just beautiful it is. this is honestly super underrated, but birdy definitely deserves the recognition she gets for her cover ❤
I've discovered Bon Iver and Ben Howard today! i feel fucking lucky been listening to their music for the past 5 hours. absolutely beautiful and speaks to my soul.
I think this is beautiful. I had only heard Birdy's version, and hers made me feel things I had forgotten. Bon Ivers' version of it makes me feel other things that I had not forgotten. Possibly just unresolved. Either way BOTH are amazing!
Probably the best way that it could be said - both are perfectly beautiful in and on their own :) It's like comparing different renditions of church pieces being played on different instruments. All are wonderful :)
Even though I've listened to this song a thousand times, it still gives me chills. You can literally _feel_ the pain and emotion run through your body. No covers will ever do this justice.
Baby...this song reminds me of you...It reminds me of all the hours we had together, of all the beautiful moments...thank you for spending them with me...
Is anyone else pissed that Birdy became more famous with this song than Bon Iver and he was the one that orignally sung and wrote it? I know I am, I get more emotional over Bon Iver's version because you hear the pain in his voice and just imagine him going through this chapter in his life and plus it related to most relationships.
I love how Birdy made a cover of Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love'. It has assured me Justin and his group are un-matched let alone unbeatable and will continue to be for a long time. Birdy can smd and do covers while Justin does something worth meaning in this world.
When u really love someone, you know they love you, feelings are mutual all the way around, but if you take that next step, everything will get fucked up. Skinny love....I googled it, or I think that's what I read Bon Iver said it meant.
2019???? btw i like that you can listen to this song whatever your mood is, if you're emotional there's always birdy's cover and if you're just chilling somewhere or on a roadtrip there's this
Please let Chuck and Sarah be together in the end. I hope they make it. I just watched the scene where this song appears... and I´m emotionally involved in these character´s lives.
When I was going through a break up, I'd understand every line and every metaphor. Now that time has passed, I've forgotten some feelings and a few lines are fuzzy again. I'm not complaining tho. Fun fact: that love lasted for 11 months then I gave up. I used to really regret it didn't last the year, we were so close
- You know, someday when the Intersect is out of your head and you have the life that you always wanted, you'll forget all about me. - I seriously doubt that.
Haha I had a bunch of random clips on a camera I had just bought and threw it together to this song. Never thought it would get more than a couple hundred views.
To the people arguing about Birdy's cover: I heard that first and thought it was gorgeous and went searching for the original, and am now a huge fan of Bon Iver. Covers are a good thing, they help great music reach new audiences.
Me too
Birdy sucks period. I cant take it when some kid who has a monotone nasally voice with no emotion to sing a song that they don't know the meaning of the lyrics. Bon Iver fucking locked himself a way for months in a cabin when life was getting him down and wrote this master peace and him singing it you can tell by his voice how much emotion there is. Because these are his feelings and thoughts and no one can beat this no cover can.
@@invidia44 are you trolling...lol
Birdy is an incredibly emotional singer and not nasal either
While I do believe birdy is a phenomenal singer, it is not right she gives no credit to bon Iver in her title misleading people into thinking that it is her song when in fact it's actually a cover of a legendary artist.
That's a good point ☝🏽
Birdy's cover of this is hauntingly beautiful. But the original version is just hands down better in so many ways.
you are right
yes
A Birdy killer, if ever there was one . ;)
Hersheyyy I totally agree. The original has a feel and his voice is so much better sounding with this song. I think birdy sounds good but her version is too light and doesn't have as much emotion as bon ivers version IMO.
Hersheyyy bcaligeroeo
Calogero
11 years and it still hits the same
Definitely! :)
12 😭
Game changer!
14 years and it still hits the same
13
Thirteen
Love the simple guitar...
hey man r u still here?
"simple"
Hi
@@storiesofghosts well, it is. The chords themselves are pretty simple, and so is the strum pattern
It can’t be only me who only finds out after 10 years that this song is the original (and not Birdy’s).
Yupp just found out too, the original hits different😪
Nope, you’re not the only one..🙄
I knew Birdys wasnt the original but didnt know it was this guy..
Bro for 10 years I thought Ed sheeran wrote this song :/
Whaaat?? Are you serious?
Don't you love it when you accidentally find a song and it's one of the best songs you've heard!? me too.
it's moments like this that make the internet such an awesome place.
I heard Birdys version first on pandora, fell in love, found the original, and fell in love all over again. This song... It is beauty. True musicianship.
Beautiful, bittersweet memories to this song.
Driving through a forest, during a heavy snow, with my ex.
No other cars, no streetlights...we could have been the last two on earth. And in that moment, I'd have been happy if that were the case.
The relationship may not have been a pleasant one, but memories as serene and beautiful such as these made the pain worthwhile.
same man, my ex loved this song and i loved her. Too bad she cheated on me. But at the end of the day, in just a few months, it made me a much stronger man. Or atleast a 23 year if you would all me a man haha
No one asked
"You're in a relationship because you need help, but that’s not necessarily why you should be in a relationship. And that’s skinny. It doesn’t have weight. Skinny love doesn’t have a chance because it’s not nourished."
Thank you
Beauty.....❤
Thank you, I needed that
Thank you.
I honestly thought it was about losing his girlfriend to cancer. His vocals sound so hopeless but trying to be strong for her sake. Come on skinny love just last the year. As if he doesnt want her to go.
it cuts me to the bone. if you listen hard enough you can hear your heart break several times.
beautiful song.
Come on skinny love just last the year
Pour a little salt we were never here
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer
I tell my love to wreck it all
Cut out all the ropes and let me fall
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Right in the moment this order's tall
I told you to be patient
I told you to be fine
I told you to be balanced
I told you to be kind
In the morning I'll be with you
But it will be a different kind
'Cause I'll be holding all the tickets
And you'll be owning all the fines
Come on skinny love what happened here
Suckle on the hope in lite brassiere
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Sullen load is full, so slow on the split
I told you to be patient
I told you to be fine
I told you to be balanced
I told you to be kind
Now all your love is wasted?
Then who the hell was I?
Now I'm breaking at the bridges
And at the end of all your lines
Who will love you?
Who will fight?
Who will fall far behind?
Come on skinny love
My, my, my, my, my, my, my, my
Dude
I don't know I just cried so much
Now I'm breaking at the britches* (britches are pants, tearing at the seems; i.e: he's getting fat -- as opposed to his love, which is skinny, due to the lack of nourishment and care)
Brah 💀
I'm lost for words... Just listen..
Anybody here in 2023? This song will always have a piece of my heart.
Same here.
This isn't just music. It's art. absolutely amazing. (:
This is the real shit!!!
his favourite. if i would ever see him again, i don't know what should i do but i just know that i miss him so much, more than i can tell, massive pain on my chest everytime i recall about him. his smile, pointless talks, beer on the beach, football matches, billiard, jack daniels, he's eating crab, finding toilet, his jokes on me, the first sight and friday morning. he is massive memories to me but sometime killing me. i miss you dude xx
I love how its like super sad if you listen the lyrics, but still souds kind of happy if you dont listen the lyrikcs so carefully. But in the end of the song you can hear the pain in his voice over the "happy melody"... :'(
Justin Vernon wrote this album in northern Wisconsin. I lived in the northern midwest for most of my life, and his songs really resonate with me that way. The midwest is a place that nobody who doesn't live there cares about. It's not spectacular or exciting. Those who live there know not to care about this, but to make their lives spectacular and exciting by the memories they make and the things they do, making their lives more intimate and real. This is really reflected in Bon Iver's songs.
I really like this
I once listened to it when I was 16 and I fell in love. I'm 30 now and it still hits my heart
I never thought I'd see a video that captured how I think, experience, and view the world as well as this one does. Bravo Bradford.
Bon Iver should be getting more recognition, man this world is messed up
I sit. I close my eyes. I listen. I forget all my problems and worries, and just sit in blissful appreciation of the beautiful music. Then I open my eyes, and find the replay button.
Repeat until you're the most relaxed you've ever been.
I wish I had someone to dance to this with. I love it!
Yu got one :D
I think that this song reminds me of my daddy because he passed away a couple of weeks ago and it is like my dad is singing it to me it makes me very sad that he is gone but it also makes happy that I know that he is in a better place.😇😭😥😓 I miss him so much and that is why I love this song because it reminds me of him.
Emma Brennan I hope you are doing ok. I lost my Dad too. It was a long time ago but for some reason seeing your comment and this song, it brought it all back to me. 😢💔. 💕💕💕
the song has you remember things you dont want to but shouldnt ever forget....... in a way it helps you move on but will never let you forget about the things that make us human and what make us who we are.
Seriously Bon Iver... they are amazing
Both versions of this song are beautiful. Who cares which is "better"?
no
Only poor people who cannot love several things at the same time
None is better than the other, i personlally prefer the guitar over a piano on this song, and that is just my prefference, someone else might like a piano over a guitar. Listen to what you feel like, and don't make others choose for you.
Couldn't agree more. C'mon guys let's give a hand to this pal and rise this commet to the top.
First on is shite lol. Young girls shouldn’t cover a song with so much pain pretending it’s a cool poppy song. It’s a shame.
Last night... I saw Bon Iver live in Switzerland!!! Tears in my eyes he's so wonderfull :')
That for Emma album is immaculate, I don't understand alot of the lyrics but the melodies are a universal language, unreal xo
the lyrics are beautiful on that album
His voice and emotion make this song different then others. It makes it special.
Wow I haven’t heard this song in like 10 years. Still such an amazing song ❤️
A piece of me lost forever...
everytime I hear this song i feel like being in love or losing the love of my life . there are so many emotions in his voice that i can´t classify the feelings i have. it makes me cry but in a good way
Literally every version of this song is amazing because it's just that good; how could they not be amazing?
I first heard Birdy's cover but the original has really grown on me.
I believe that the ones who makes music can often save lives. It's my case, I live through music. I feel so much depressed in this time, but I want to live and to move on. This song came in my life the first time so long ago, now I remember it, I feel some kinda hope I wish I can overcome all my bad thoughts, and I am so in debt with music that keeps me company and makes me feel I have to hold on for beauty and emotions that gaves me.
i cant even tell which one i love more: Birdy's or Bon Iver's. love them both
wow this song is absolutely beautiful! i’ve only heard birdies version and she definitely puts her own spin on it so it’s refreshing to hear this original version and how different and unique and just beautiful it is. this is honestly super underrated, but birdy definitely deserves the recognition she gets for her cover ❤
first heard this on Chuck
I've discovered Bon Iver and Ben Howard today! i feel fucking lucky been listening to their music for the past 5 hours. absolutely beautiful and speaks to my soul.
This is such a sad/ beautiful song
This song is perfection. I love Bon Iver.
This song is so full of pain broken heart, I cry listening this...
this song gives m chills when he sings it its so beautiful
Having known the original first and also appreciating Birdy's version, I can only imagine how great it must be to discover this is the original!
This song just makes me feel alive ❤
beautiful - I did actually think Birdy sang this, both versions are beautiful - thank you Bon Iver
This gave me chills.
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery"
This song hasn't seen nearly enough covers yet.
💞💕
This just puts a smile on my face, no idea why. Just does.
Both versions are great, each one gives me different emotions!
This is my favourite song of all time!
I think this is beautiful. I had only heard Birdy's version, and hers made me feel things I had forgotten. Bon Ivers' version of it makes me feel other things that I had not forgotten. Possibly just unresolved. Either way BOTH are amazing!
Anyone ells who thinks Bon Iver’s first album should have way more listens? It’s incredible simple and beautiful.
Probably the best way that it could be said - both are perfectly beautiful in and on their own :)
It's like comparing different renditions of church pieces being played on different instruments. All are wonderful :)
That’s so beautiful
This has had me holding back tears
💕
Even though I've listened to this song a thousand times, it still gives me chills. You can literally _feel_ the pain and emotion run through your body. No covers will ever do this justice.
His voice is so incredible. Everytime I hear it I go into some trance. Just perfection.
You look like Alison dilaurentis from pretty little liars
When he starts to sing I have to cry. 😦
Baby...this song reminds me of you...It reminds me of all the hours we had together, of all the beautiful moments...thank you for spending them with me...
Who thinks the same?
OLD BUT TOTALLY GOLD.
Nothing beats original, experience is somethinng you don`t just copy paste, I trust this man 100% and yeah...absolutely beautiful
I think both birdys version and this one are great
Yes!
Jay Effarelti I agree
Oliver Sommer Justin vernon
Justin Vernon
Justin Vernon, but to be clear he is the one singing this, Bon Iver is actually the whole bands name :)
I never heard of birdey so glad people are finding out about bon iver, simply an amazing talent.
I'm still in love with this. I like it way more than the version of Birdy
Will forever make me cry and give me chills.
Is anyone else pissed that Birdy became more famous with this song than Bon Iver and he was the one that orignally sung and wrote it?
I know I am, I get more emotional over Bon Iver's version because you hear the pain in his voice and just imagine him going through this chapter in his life and plus it related to most relationships.
There are some songs that the whole entire world should hear. This is one of them.
2018 and still a wonderful song !!!
I know, but it can't be unheard. On a serious note, perfect song.
This just feels so much more genuine and powerful than Birdy's cover.
I agree this holds so much actual emotion. You can hear it in his voice when the chorus comes on
Exactly
The tears come rushing in.
I love how Birdy made a cover of Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love'. It has assured me Justin and his group are un-matched let alone unbeatable and will continue to be for a long time.
Birdy can smd and do covers while Justin does something worth meaning in this world.
100% the best. Birdy is good but this is the original and really is so so so much better! Way ahead of its time.
When u really love someone, you know they love you, feelings are mutual all the way around, but if you take that next step, everything will get fucked up. Skinny love....I googled it, or I think that's what I read Bon Iver said it meant.
alana ray is this the meaning behind this song?
What's the next step, anal or eating each others shit?
Who here was at his 2009
Bonnaroo set? First time seeing him as just a 21 yr old baby. What an experience.
just listen to way he plays his guitar. In my view that's what makes it special
epic... nothing can EVER beat the original. even if it's sung by talented artists like Ed Sheeran and Birdy...
when ever i listen to this song it makes me cry. So beautifully written and sung the guitar fits in perfectly
beautifull song, love it
BON IVER till the end! Nothing compares to the original maker and song writer PERIOD:)
Still in love with this masterpiece! I can't help coming back to it every once in a while and bless my ears
2019???? btw i like that you can listen to this song whatever your mood is, if you're emotional there's always birdy's cover and if you're just chilling somewhere or on a roadtrip there's this
obsessed.
Beautiful Voice, I could listen to his voice for hours on end
Please let Chuck and Sarah be together in the end. I hope they make it.
I just watched the scene where this song appears... and I´m emotionally involved in these character´s lives.
I will always love this song ❤️😭
Me emocionei com o vídeo, ele é exatamente o que eu sinto quando eu escuto essa música.
Can I just say im in love with all of his songs?
Ok but.....who is birdy
When I was going through a break up, I'd understand every line and every metaphor. Now that time has passed, I've forgotten some feelings and a few lines are fuzzy again. I'm not complaining tho.
Fun fact: that love lasted for 11 months then I gave up. I used to really regret it didn't last the year, we were so close
If you want to play along you need to tune down to around A4=434Hz or 24 cents below standard A4=440Hz..
I love Bon Iver and THE SONG THEY WROTE
Birdy’s version can’t fight with the original one
It's deep and trust. For many people so far to understand. A brilliant song
I absolutely love this song :) makes me so happy :) nothing is better than the original
It's funny how Birdy's cover of this song has more views than Bon Iver. In spite of that, the song is still amazing, no matter who sings it.
many covers have more views than the originals, that doesnt matter, what matters is that more people get to experience a good song
- You know, someday when the Intersect is out of your head and you have the life that you always wanted, you'll forget all about me.
- I seriously doubt that.
is this the actual video or a nature documentary
Not sure but i think they just figured out how to use the zoom!
this made me laugh
Haha I had a bunch of random clips on a camera I had just bought and threw it together to this song. Never thought it would get more than a couple hundred views.
@@ba-jn2ug 😂
@@marlenelu greetings from Italy skinny love!
i discovered this song exactly after my break up, and this describes perfectly how our relationship was. right person, wrong time.