Writing my saddest song so far (how I made 'Find Myself Again')

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  • this is how i wrote my saddest song so far.
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    🕒 Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction
    00:11 - How the song started
    01:00 - First verse
    01:36 - Pre-chorus
    02:32 - The chorus
    04:33 - Second verse
    06:56 - Second pre-chorus
    07:29 - Second chorus
    08:39 - The bridge
    10:57 - Breakdown chorus
    11:40 - What I learned from this song
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  • @MusicbyBlanks
    @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +116

    Hey guys, just popping in here to thank you for the amazing response to this song so far (and it's only been 24 hours!!). To see you guys connect to this song in this way is more than I could've hoped for. Thank you thank you thank you!! X Simon

    • @Raven-wb2lb
      @Raven-wb2lb 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      BROOO i completely forgot you existed i watched you years ago when you uploaded the TMI song and shit I still know the tune HAHA what a throwback, super cool you're an actual artist now!!

    • @Jelle-1106
      @Jelle-1106 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That guitar sound is actually insane, so simple yet perfect for the song

    • @cute_cat9768
      @cute_cat9768 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When are u going to release it tho? It feels so real and it hits hard, I like it a lot!! ❤

  • @candice47
    @candice47 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +248

    watching how this song was created and produced makes me love it even more it is just perfect

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      thank you so much!

    • @jack101mb
      @jack101mb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I was about to comment the same exact thing!

  • @esfomeada_1015
    @esfomeada_1015 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Your more melancholic songs don't come often, but when they come, you always deliver

  • @calliecaylor2652
    @calliecaylor2652 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    I love listening to people talk about their passions and listening to you in this video feels like listening to a friend and brings me such a warm feeling

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      yes that was exactly what i intended for this video!! a laid back conversation with a friend (who just wrote a really sad song lol haha)

  • @mmatheusmarinho
    @mmatheusmarinho 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +64

    It's been a while since I last checked your channel, and for some reason this video poped-up for me today, a few minutes after you uploaded it.
    I'm also feeling a little lost these days, and your song catched me, as I'm experiencing a lot of the stuff you mentioned in your lyrics. My friends are growing, while I'm stuck with a job I don't like; I got my heart broken more than a year ago, and I still didn't heal completely; my family is having financial problems lately, etc. This song really felt like a message that I needed to hear right now, at this exact same moment.
    You'll probably not gonna read this, but thank you, Blanks! From the bottom of my heart. I hope you never quit making music!

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I am reading this and I'm telling you: you got this!!! And thank you for the kind words!

    • @RJ-sw2es
      @RJ-sw2es 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Don’t give up gang. You owe it to yourself to be successful. I wanna hear about how you buy your dream car and house in the future.

    • @mmatheusmarinho
      @mmatheusmarinho 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@RJ-sw2es Thanks, man! I really appreciate your support!

  • @celinet9301
    @celinet9301 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    blanks never disappoint us guys

  • @cyromscissors1956
    @cyromscissors1956 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +59

    This couldn't have come at a better time. I'm going through a lot rn, a transition from my a life that I'm so used to, to having to face reality. This song captures that feeling so much for me. The weight of the chords, the melody, and especially the lyrics. Keep at it man. I love this❤

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      you got this!! 🙏

  • @axelle356
    @axelle356 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +276

    dude are you ok?

    • @tmmuscics2753
      @tmmuscics2753 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      THAS WHAT IM SAYIN

    • @carsonmagee4014
      @carsonmagee4014 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      That’s what he’s saying too😂 4:10

  • @idavid8391
    @idavid8391 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +66

    This was one of your best songs yet. Wasn't expecting to see it yet absolutely loved it.

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      thank you so much!!! really appreciate it!!

  • @gansuldaltansukh374
    @gansuldaltansukh374 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    cried a lot damn lyrics hit hard that damn soft spot in me

  • @paelomusic
    @paelomusic 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Really love that you start doing these sort of videos again! Also: THE SONG IS JUST AMAZING

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      THANK YOU AND THANK YOU!

  • @kingcharizardakaCX
    @kingcharizardakaCX 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Man I’ve never cried so much to a song, this song hits so hard and I 100% feel blanks on this! I’m very similar to him a energetic goofy, fun and happy guy but sometimes it’s hard to always be like that when you’re not feeling your best. And I just tell everyone I’m fine when I’m struggling because I don’t want them to see when I’m struggling Y’know

  • @julienlilla4062
    @julienlilla4062 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Sounds great! Gives me a 5SOS vibe

  • @skyjayjw4750
    @skyjayjw4750 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This song is written so well. This video shows how good you thought about the whole song and the story. Thank you for these videos!

  • @thomasfinley865
    @thomasfinley865 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wish you'd write more music like this man. The good vibes are great, but these types of songs are so relatable.

  • @barmanfred3301
    @barmanfred3301 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    I love these insights into the process of your musicproduction. Makes me appreciate the song so much more

  • @somedude8604
    @somedude8604 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Been following you for years. Love what you do, this song sounds amazing! :)

  • @Daisyflower7022
    @Daisyflower7022 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds awesome. As always, love watching your process.

  • @malteschaller
    @malteschaller 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This song is so good, love watching you go crazy about it ❤

  • @niamhbeech9385
    @niamhbeech9385 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you. I’ve been feeling the same disconnect with myself for a while and the want for change came the other day but it feels hard to change and you’ve voiced those thoughts

  • @noahkling4018
    @noahkling4018 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel like this is the path of every writer…up and down…and in the middle we create greatness from within ourselves.

  • @hunterthepunk
    @hunterthepunk 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not only are you a musical genius, your editing skills are 10/10. Great song man!

  • @karimhassaan9527
    @karimhassaan9527 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We're all on this together. Do your thing and we are here to support you ❤️

  • @linuslundqvist2639
    @linuslundqvist2639 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    By far your best song so far! I love how genuine it feels!

  • @kaitlyng8968
    @kaitlyng8968 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I love you blanks!! You and your music have helped me so much this year. Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @xella3525
    @xella3525 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ooo cool to see more in depth break downs of the songs, especially vocals. Amazing stuff!

  • @jack101mb
    @jack101mb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I needed this, I'm going through that right now. This message is perfect!

  • @AddieisBroski
    @AddieisBroski 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Listening to the song on my release radar then looking on youtube to see the behind the scenes is such an amazingggg feeling!!!! I love the new song its in like every playlist i have because I relate to it on such a huge level!! I swear the transition from fall to winter when the leaves have all fallen off the trees and its just cold and gloomy, I always lose who I am!! Thank you for a song to scream in the car during this season!!

  • @moominisunoffical
    @moominisunoffical 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You’re such a cool music producer! I’m so grateful to you cause now I write my songs with self love and comfort thanks to you! ☀️🌙

  • @davidsomavillaherrera9005
    @davidsomavillaherrera9005 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just love this man.

  • @dawsonbland9450
    @dawsonbland9450 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    in love with this song brother! i think we can all relate to this feeling. Thank you for putting this out, now to play it in the car every day!!

  • @frank.conway
    @frank.conway 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Man, this is good. I get a lot from watching how you build tracks, but don't think I resonated too much with your releases. This feels really authentic, honest and vulnerable and i'm really in to it. Looking forward to more.

  • @l0velyjesse
    @l0velyjesse 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i resonate so much with this sonnggggg!! thank you for this, man

  • @amyvandepol1306
    @amyvandepol1306 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is exactly at the point im at rn and this has made me absolutely bawl my eyes out

  • @justingroot2826
    @justingroot2826 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg, I am so touched by this song. The lyrics are so good and the music itself explains the feeling behind it so well!! I love it!

  • @marii9640
    @marii9640 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love how much you love making music

  • @chocmintz4214
    @chocmintz4214 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I didn't know that i needed this. It came out literally on perfect timing.

  • @zwenz365
    @zwenz365 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My production inspo for real. Well done, Simon. You never disappoint.

  • @peterbree7569
    @peterbree7569 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolutely great! fascinating you're worth it, please continue

  • @weriltmusictv5137
    @weriltmusictv5137 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome song - love the way you tell the story of the song! Well done.

  • @macba_art
    @macba_art 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song is so relatable to me right now, thank you so much for doing this video, now i know that sooner or later whatever you're going through will pass 💜

  • @DawnGinese-TheSingingNurse
    @DawnGinese-TheSingingNurse 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Definitely relate to the lost feeling coming regularly in November. Great song of encouragement.
    🎵💜 Dawn

  • @kn0cksfn318
    @kn0cksfn318 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is a masterpiece, one of the best yet! love your music Simon!

  • @deadosaka1712
    @deadosaka1712 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I started watching your videos a couple years ago when I just started getting into music seriously, it helped me so much seeing how you put your songs together and the type of layering you did. I've made tons of progress and I hope to start releasing my own music soon. So thanks! I appreciate you putting your time and effort into these videos.

  • @jayjaymoon2542
    @jayjaymoon2542 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this man, been teaching myself production and have always wanted to completely produce songs for myself. This is super motivational. You killed the lyrics.

  • @sydneyotoole7685
    @sydneyotoole7685 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i love the type of videos that delve into the process like this, i wish more artists would do it!! amazing video and even better song, adding it to my playlist immediately. please make more of these!!!

  • @abbyandrade6971
    @abbyandrade6971 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve always believed true artists can make even pain beautiful- it’s wonderful to see this side of you flourish :)

  • @josuamuller4543
    @josuamuller4543 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thats a great song man
    thats a song i wish i'd wrote
    really feel the message and everything around it

  • @rockingpeach5901
    @rockingpeach5901 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Watching this video alone already makes me cry 😢, that’s how good you are Simon! You are worthy!!

  • @motormommy
    @motormommy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I began watching this video smiling in awe of your musical insight and ended in tears of awe at your human insight. You are amazing!

  • @M00NMUS1C_YT
    @M00NMUS1C_YT 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the way you express yourself in your music is a magic i strive to achieve keep on keeping on, love you man.. youve helped me a lot in music and feeling connected again

  • @miserablemoon662
    @miserablemoon662 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is amazing blanks !!

  • @sanchitsharma3260
    @sanchitsharma3260 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing amazing song! Just like you! Keep up the good work man. I can't tell you how strongly i can relate to the song!! Thanks.

  • @arjunb6374
    @arjunb6374 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is the perfect time for this song to come in my life. I feel u man.

  • @jllchan
    @jllchan 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i needed this so much.

  • @user-nh1fn2js6v
    @user-nh1fn2js6v 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    all my life, I never really understood how a music can heal a person. All I cared about music was the music itself, the notes, and not lyrics. But this music really touched my heart deep. thank you. From south Korea.

  • @ChrisSiglMusic
    @ChrisSiglMusic 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stranger has been my favorite song from you since you made it. It taught me that it's cool to make sad songs if that's how I'm feeling at that moment. Now, I've been making my own music for a while and am getting a bit stuck honestly. This video helped me get un-stuck an I feel so inspired to write a new song. thank you Simon

  • @mariathies225
    @mariathies225 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Aaahhhh I love you, pure talent. relatable, humble, funny, charming, just plain amazing!
    So sad I couldn't go to your tour. Keep up the awesome work!!! ❤🎉

  • @benjarvismusic2007
    @benjarvismusic2007 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song is incredible. The lyrics are haunting and relatable, as an artist myself wanting to start producing my own material, you've inspired me. Keep up the great work Blanks :)

  • @wiktoria_dyszy
    @wiktoria_dyszy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Masterpiece, love your vids, your excitement makes me go and practice more songwriting and music production which I neglected lastly 😊 thanks for sharing your music and your process of making it ❤

  • @valentinereviewsofficial
    @valentinereviewsofficial 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Stranger was imo the saddest this gotta beat that

  • @isagf4804
    @isagf4804 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What You Got (Ayo) was my top 1 song in 2023 (shout-out to spotify wrapped) and yet this was my favorite one. You just keep getting better!

  • @Ali-fe1je
    @Ali-fe1je 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such a good song, holy shit. I didn't know what to expect, but it turned out so much better than I thought. Showing how you made this amazing song is so awesome, I really like the work you did behind the song! ❤

  • @danielp5671
    @danielp5671 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is my favorite youtube video ever
    Your sentiment of being in an optmistic guy in difficult times hits home and especially the line : "in the midst of all the chaos, i keep smiling all the time" is my favorite ... soooo well written - you are an inspiration :)

  • @elishastigora894
    @elishastigora894 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your music dude! Seeing you get excited about it is so cool and totally emulates how I feel when I'm working on a project. Keep the songs coming

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you so much! will do!

  • @voixyz
    @voixyz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just by listening to the instruments and sounds included in the production is already moving me to tears; Add up the lyrics and I am crying a river, but to see and understand your thought process on this song, idk why it makes me heart hurt in a good way 😭 like the song is just connecting to me.

  • @valentinamendes3835
    @valentinamendes3835 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i feel so inspired by your videos, i feel like i can now get up and go write a whole album, but then i stop because i don't know where to find all these cool sounds so i'm always unsatisfied :(

  • @The_Firevenus
    @The_Firevenus 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    you've been my favorites artist/music content creator for a long long time now (i think i find you in 2018? when you did styleswap for 'better now' lmao) but ever since then i know i'd love your personality and i stick around, every songs you put out and every videos you did, i try my best to find time to watch it because i just know i will have a hella good time, so proud of how you and your music grew, this song hit close to home for me, thank you blanks

  • @daryllpatoc2715
    @daryllpatoc2715 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song's lyrics resonate deeply within me; it's as if the music tells my own story. For those experiencing similar emotions, remember that you are loved, and there's always hope for brighter days ahead. Sending heartfelt hugs to everyone who needs them, with full consent and understanding. 💙

  • @xoxpl4yz423
    @xoxpl4yz423 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    omg STOP when i filled out the song idea thing i gave the same vibe not even kidding!! talk about timing

  • @aishiadatta
    @aishiadatta 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song is so so good, playing it on repeat on Spotify!

  • @lucvandijk3302
    @lucvandijk3302 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    this is soooo gooodddd
    insane . echt niet normaal gemaakt man. every peace you used fits from addlips tou synths and the lyrics so good. and it is reallly recogniseble. thank you for this song

  • @Woutni
    @Woutni 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel this one for 10000% , thanks man!

  • @brendanpatrickmusic
    @brendanpatrickmusic 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Definitely relate to not feeling like you're on the right path around this time every year lol. Been my struggle for 4 or 5 years now. Liked Blanks 4 years ago, Like Blanks now LOL.

  • @axelle356
    @axelle356 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    this might be my favourite production of yours you've done so far, after chasing after memories. thank you for giving us this detailed video of the production I love those so much. love you sims, you're so worth it.

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ❤❤❤❤ thank you so much for the axelle!!!

  • @aidansalcedo6566
    @aidansalcedo6566 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So dope to see how far this dude has come

  • @user-qc5jx7no8w
    @user-qc5jx7no8w 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love his enthusiasm in making the song

  • @nikeelisabeth
    @nikeelisabeth 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the breakdown of the song makes me appreciate it even more

  • @mabra__
    @mabra__ 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are incredible and inspiring

  • @curiosityleads
    @curiosityleads 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    really nice song!! after hearing it, the lyrics resinated with me a lot so i added it on Spotify.

  • @laisyamamoto2276
    @laisyamamoto2276 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The goosebumps, I loved it!

  • @AlsoManas
    @AlsoManas 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for the song buddy i needed it :')

  • @dyonneeee
    @dyonneeee 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love it man ❤
    Cant wait to hear it live once.
    Butttt in gonna see you in Paradiso sundayyy 🎉🎉 see you thennn

  • @jonathanmoellman
    @jonathanmoellman 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    While I'm not really into your musical style, it somehow works with your awesome lyrics, which are hyper-relatable!! Congrats on a very successful song!

  • @mikamuhlbauer1135
    @mikamuhlbauer1135 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is a masterpiece right there❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

  • @maikdmann
    @maikdmann 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the passion in your figure

  • @ItzOleum
    @ItzOleum 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thakyou for this song I needed it

  • @leonieblok98
    @leonieblok98 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hearing this songs live in Paradiso was so magical!!! I love it

  • @LuddeB
    @LuddeB 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That's just incredible, everything got its own space, complementing the others perfectly! Real summer hit this one!
    And we cant forget that singing, incredible voice, what mic is that??

  • @LYN4X
    @LYN4X 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This song really came at the perfect time in my life. Just went through a break up, as well as my entire life just changing over the summer, facing reality. I really need to find myself again.

  • @Aschwinta
    @Aschwinta 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Insane video and Insane song, it's so sad but so so so good, I love it❤Ps: The bass guitar is veryy nicee, love it :)) I hope you are okayy

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      thank you!! and yes doing well! (oh and yeah the bass is really nice!!)

  • @BaBu-lb5xi
    @BaBu-lb5xi 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don't know if you'll see this, but I absolutely love this song. All of the really cool sounds and impactful lyrics are awesome, I can tell you put a lot of thought into it. Thank you for all of the music that you've made! I enjoy every song! Keep it up!

  • @oliverrhys5351
    @oliverrhys5351 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve never found your music before, was searching through TH-cam for inspiration for helping my friend write some music (I have no background besides piano as a kid, lmao) and honestly im so happy I found this? this is phenomenal, and it speaks to me as somebody who uses music to cope man
    I instantly wanna’ use this track for inspiration so badly for something now 😅

    • @oliverrhys5351
      @oliverrhys5351 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      To add, just because I feel like people need to be more open about mental health, as somebody with a lot of identity confusion disorders, the chorus and the opening verse hits so hard man, this is impressively real music

  • @mohitkumarxo
    @mohitkumarxo 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Dude ! you're fucking genius... Just don't stop....

  • @PrestonJ7620
    @PrestonJ7620 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    One of your best since stranger ❤

  • @iam.the.shadow
    @iam.the.shadow 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Simply Beautiful ♥

  • @neverbeen984
    @neverbeen984 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U are very talented, dude. In making music, in making videos. I really fell ur vibe and i love it)

    • @MusicbyBlanks
      @MusicbyBlanks  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much 😃

  • @Flameblud
    @Flameblud 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is my new jam now

  • @antaraupadhyay1414
    @antaraupadhyay1414 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm CRYING. What are these lyrics why are they so relatable

  • @carlinschneider6831
    @carlinschneider6831 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    blanks writes the most honest lyrics he's ever written and everyone is like "omg are u ok bro"
    give artists the space they need to write depressing stuff! it's a lot of times healthy to just get that stuff out.