I was 12 also back then and I wore this tape out. I remember it snowed that year so we were out of school for a few days and I just was home listening to this album and listening to this song and watching the snow outside is one of my favorite memories forever
This video always makes me cry!!! But in a good way. This song moves me... I love the art in every part. Annie is a wonderful artist and human being! I hope you´re OK now!
I'm a licensed mental health clinician in Nashville, TN. (and long time fan), this song has been recommended to many of my clients, even a 23 year old young client today, to "take this overcoat of shame, it never did belong to me". This song still makes me cry, today. For myself, and my clients I help. This song has helped many on their path of healing and having artistic permission to be free. Thank you Annie-YOU are OUR GIFT!!!!!!!
I find it difficult to describe what this song and Annie mean to me but it speaks to my heart and touches my soul like no other than you Annie for blessing our world with your love!
I am 59 now and in my younger years the Eurythmics sounded OK but now with a bit of maturity has realey made me recognize the depth and importance of real life values, LOVE HER.
10 seconds in and my eyes are watering. No more needs to be said. You, dear lady, are an extraordinary woman. Bless you for what you bring into the world.
One of my all-time favourite songs. So much meaning for me. One of the simplest and most beautiful melodies I have ever fallen in love with. Thanks Annie.
"Darling don't you understand I feel so ill at ease? The room is full of silence and it's getting hard to breathe"... This song taught me heartbreak before I even knew what love was.
I have just lost my baby last night & this song is helping me cope (as much as I can that is...) I had 2 copies of Annie Lennox DIVA as a child but only listened to what the mainstream radio had programmed me to which was "Walking On Broken Glass" & "Why" but I discovered this emotional masterpiece not more than 2 weeks ago & it was the first song I listened to after my devastating loss last night, Thank God for this song & Thank You Annie Lennox as well. While I had my baby these past 10 years my life was beautiful & even magical in every way... My Zubah was The Perfect Gift from God & I'll Always be eternally grateful & Thank God for our time together & cherish every memory of her as the best years of my life until I'm with her again in Heaven. 😻 R.I.P. Zubahrunt I can't wait to see you again in Heaven & I love you & will think of your face every second of every day until we are together again in Heaven, Your Zubah & I Love You!😻😽😺
This song...this album...was my life through the 90’s. Still so relevant today. I’ve always loved it. This video just gave me life today. It’s wonderful. Thank you for putting it together for such an amazing song. 💝🙏🏻💝
This song has a very deep meaning to me, this line I quote always hits me. "For we have fallen from our shelves to face truth about ourselves, and we have tumbled from our trees..."
The brilliant acting in the opening when she's on the canal--the pain in her eyes, the vulnerability, the barely contained tears, the raw emotion--gets me every time. I cry each and every time I watch this. Then when she wears the mask, it's so powerful. And along with the song and her voice. Searing and powerful.
How many times I've watched this video, its mesmerizing, deep, and sometimes It wells me up with tears. How many of those people knew who she was, or cared? Looks like a model, she is, could be someone famous, she is, had to work hard to get where she is, she did. She Gave so many of us music and song that touched our hearts in some way and manner, lifted our spirit, comforted our souls, made us cry and smile, such power the word music holds, such gift that we as humans can have by being musicians, and for those who do not share the skills and talents to be able to produce such, hopefully we are gifted enough to actually listen and hear, that in itself is a gift. Lastly I am so thankful for people like this lady and to have been around for and to hear such wondrous magic that sometimes we so take for granted, the magic of music. Thank you Annie...
This is one of my favorites....the music and her voice are so touching. Brings me to tears every time I hear it. Thank you for sharing the gift of your voice with us!
I will never get tired of this song! It just has so many emotions and personal meaning to me! Sometimes I cry listening to this song. And sometimes just make me realise how wrong that once special relationship was.
Hermosa, hermosa, pero hermosísima canción. El ritmo. La cadencia. La voz. Esa voz. Cancion divina.Por esto creo que la humanidad definitivamente tiene linaje divino. Annie, la diosa .
Ця пісня дуже глибоко зайшла в моє серце.Коли чуєш такі чудові мотиви хочеться ще і ще раз відчувати іх.Приспів це чарівне поєднання гармонії та ритму.
From Eurythmics to her solo albums, I lived great moments listening to her...in Bad moments, she helped me to get up through her songs! Love and respect!🌞💕🙏✨♥️😊💖
For my mother, who joined our Creator exactly eighteen years today. If words could not express my gratitude for everything you did, maybe this song will.
@@optout130 thank you. I always remember the things she taught me and that somehow makes me smile. It’s true that you can hold on to the memories without holding in to the pain.
Andrew Martin 42 seconds ago Along with 'The Hurting Time'.'The Gift' is my passageway through all the darkness everyday brings. Thank you Annie for one of the most, if not the most beautiful song ever. i float over every note and vocal you sing. Please can we have another album from you. Meanwhile I listen again and enjoy your entire catalogue multiple time a day. You are my rock. Thank you for your beautiful voice & your uniqueness.
Annie Lennox’s voice is it’s own magical lilting instrument of light. I have humbly and graciously been told I sing her songs beautifully. I take this as the ultimate the compliments. Much love to you Annie always ❤️
I found this song in the last evening and can't believe, that this isn't one of the most successful Songs from Annie Lennox. This Song hits me like a bullet in my heart...
This lady is probably the most incredibly talented person alive today. What a treasue
Probably? No Really.
And one of the most gracious and kind:-)
Annie is wow!!! My love my love like an artist. She's so complete so ... unique 😍😎
N’oubliez pas aussi l’immense Joni Mitchell 🌈🦄
She's good but Stevie Nick's is the best
30 years later, this song is still amazing. I loved it back in 1992, even as a 12 year old kid.
I just went back in time too
I was 12 also back then and I wore this tape out. I remember it snowed that year so we were out of school for a few days and I just was home listening to this album and listening to this song and watching the snow outside is one of my favorite memories forever
My Favourite Annie 's Song!!
A lesson in class 🙌
This song also saved my life while grieving a tragedy in 1993. One of the greatest albums, "Diva"!! Love you Annie!!!
Be strong my friend ok
This video always makes me cry!!! But in a good way. This song moves me... I love the art in every part. Annie is a wonderful artist and human being! I hope you´re OK now!
Amen 🙏
Annie is welcome any time any month any year. Unadulterated genius.
A reason why i love music
I'm a licensed mental health clinician in Nashville, TN. (and long time fan), this song has been recommended to many of my clients, even a 23 year old young client today, to "take this overcoat of shame, it never did belong to me". This song still makes me cry, today. For myself, and my clients I help. This song has helped many on their path of healing and having artistic permission to be free. Thank you Annie-YOU are OUR GIFT!!!!!!!
No CGI, no sexually explicit lyrics or imagery, just class and talent - that’s Annie Lennox.
That's Annie Lennox alright.
Agreed
Precisely, that's our Dear one, Annie!
And can still deliver shock value!
Always coming back to art
Take this overcoat of shame.
It never did belong to me...
I Love You Annie.
It resonated with me too. Beautiful song!
She is a model, a beautiful woman, an amazing singer and “A Gift”
I find it difficult to describe what this song and Annie mean to me but it speaks to my heart and touches my soul like no other than you Annie for blessing our world with your love!
I am 59 now and in my younger years the Eurythmics sounded OK but now with a bit of maturity has realey made me recognize the depth and importance of real life values, LOVE HER.
I agree. Same here. Her Little Bird song kept me sane a few years back....Bless you Annie.
This song has stayed with me ever since I was 14. My mom bought me the album on cassette back in the day and I believe I wore it out.
I still have mine, a beautiful memory of beautiful music.
You will never see my message, I guess. But you saved my life in 1992 with your song WHY. THANKYOU. - NO i REALLY THANKYOU.
Annieeeee! See his msg please!!!
Where are you, Annie? Respond, please...
Tou should try instagram. She uses it.
@@fnr-official6543 - u think she cares? NOT!
Go to her twitter page and yes she does give a shit because she sent a shout out to Twinsthenewtrend for reacting to one of her videos, very recently!
10 seconds in and my eyes are watering. No more needs to be said.
You, dear lady, are an extraordinary woman. Bless you for what you bring into the world.
Annie Lennox is a living work of art.
Just about one of the most stunning songs by a stunning voice from the most stunning woman
STUNNING. This makes me cry. She is a reluctant peacock in a field of ordinary. Simply gorgeous is it’s stark simplicity.
Absolutely incredible. One of the finest songs I've ever heard.
One of my all-time favourite songs. So much meaning for me. One of the simplest and most beautiful melodies I have ever fallen in love with. Thanks Annie.
she is divine
This song is a safe haven, an inexhaustible source of solace. Your talent and grace are like a warm blanket, Ms. Lennox. Thank you.
Your words are so perfect and beautiful. Thank you.
Annie, thanks for all "the gifts". They mean so much to me!
I love ALL the songs on this album, but this is my favourite. Devastating. I listened to it obsessively during my divorce. It comforted my immensely.
I wonder if any of the tourists there in Venice knew they were posing with Annie.
I thougt the Same 😊 Grüße aus Germany🤗🌸
I don't think so, but it must have been doubly a gift for them when they agreed to appear in the clip.
Annie Lennox beautiful woman. Talented singer. One angel. Im your fan.
the one of my favorite
I don't know why, but this song with this video made me really cry. There is a huge amount of feeling here.
"Darling don't you understand I feel so ill at ease? The room is full of silence and it's getting hard to breathe"...
This song taught me heartbreak before I even knew what love was.
The gift of connecting with others, wearing a mask. Celebrity and invisibility.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Annie Lennox knows how to make a music video. This takes the breath away.
Damn, this is so beautiful. Moves me to tears.
Haven't listened to this for years and I've just cried my eyes out.... whoa now I've found release thank you diva xxx
I have just lost my baby last night & this song is helping me cope (as much as I can that is...) I had 2 copies of Annie Lennox DIVA as a child but only listened to what the mainstream radio had programmed me to which was "Walking On Broken Glass" & "Why" but I discovered this emotional masterpiece not more than 2 weeks ago & it was the first song I listened to after my devastating loss last night, Thank God for this song & Thank You Annie Lennox as well. While I had my baby these past 10 years my life was beautiful & even magical in every way... My Zubah was The Perfect Gift from God & I'll Always be eternally grateful & Thank God for our time together & cherish every memory of her as the best years of my life until I'm with her again in Heaven. 😻 R.I.P. Zubahrunt I can't wait to see you again in Heaven & I love you & will think of your face every second of every day until we are together again in Heaven, Your Zubah & I Love You!😻😽😺
The album Diva is one of my all time favourites; every song is excellent. One of the best albums ever.
This song...this album...was my life through the 90’s. Still so relevant today. I’ve always loved it.
This video just gave me life today. It’s wonderful.
Thank you for putting it together for such an amazing song. 💝🙏🏻💝
when the 1990s was more futuristic than 2020 and an artist just had fun with her fans and still made soulful tracks
One of the greatest vocalists, and one of the greatest songwriters, of all time. Such a talented person.
Great Song from one of greatest albums ever made.
This lady is absolutely amazing!
Yes I'm going to have to agree with you she is amazing
wow!...... I still cry when I see this video. Beautiful.
Absolutely beautiful and magical song !!!
This song has a very deep meaning to me, this line I quote always hits me.
"For we have fallen from our shelves to face truth about ourselves,
and we have tumbled from our trees..."
ternitamas mines more lyric wise.tak this over -coat of shame..!!!!
Merci
you could read `pema chodron`when things fall apart`the budha path ..
Its biblical...scripture. Her music has been my constant companion.... in good times and bad. She will never know what she means to me.....
Devastatingly beautiful and poignant song. A surreal out-of-body touchstone. Indescribable, Annie. Thank you.
Like a slow funeral procession, she sings steady and beautifully, and from the depths of her soul. She comforts and heals the masses.
Could this song be more beautiful?? Nope!! Exquisite Ms Lennox!🎶🎵😊🧡
Not too many people can go to Venezia and out shine it.
One of her most perfect tracks 💕
Imagine having taken a picture there with her and then saw the album...having no idea that a legend put her arm around you...
I’d forgotten how much this song meant to me💜🦋
That's the beutifull thing about music it's always there when you need it
So beautiful. I love how you can still see a fragility shining through the masquerade of the persona Annie adopts in this video.
A beautiful song from a very special album. Thank you Annie.
The brilliant acting in the opening when she's on the canal--the pain in her eyes, the vulnerability, the barely contained tears, the raw emotion--gets me every time. I cry each and every time I watch this. Then when she wears the mask, it's so powerful. And along with the song and her voice. Searing and powerful.
A wonderful tribute to the city of Venice by a fantastic Artist
I’m absolutely gutted Annie is no longer touring. I am from Scotland as is Annie and I would love her to do a concert there as a grand finale 👍
This song always kills me. Deepest thanks, and love, to Annie.
I grew up listening to Diva. It's impactful and entwined into my life fabric so intensely. I love you Annie.
Beautiful. Her performance at the 2015 Grammys with Hozier doing I Put A Spell On You is legendary! Such a powerful moment and performance!
How many times I've watched this video, its mesmerizing, deep, and sometimes It wells me up with tears. How many of those people knew who she was, or cared? Looks like a model, she is, could be someone famous, she is, had to work hard to get where she is, she did. She Gave so many of us music and song that touched our hearts in some way and manner, lifted our spirit, comforted our souls, made us cry and smile, such power the word music holds, such gift that we as humans can have by being musicians, and for those who do not share the skills and talents to be able to produce such, hopefully we are gifted enough to actually listen and hear, that in itself is a gift. Lastly I am so thankful for people like this lady and to have been around for and to hear such wondrous magic that sometimes we so take for granted, the magic of music. Thank you Annie...
Like a soft spring wind. Covering the whole body and filling up the soul with warmth....
This video reminds me of being 14 years old, and realizing what great music was. Such a stunning piece of work.
Dayummit i can't anymore....
I miss you sooo much love you mom!!!
Rip 2002...
😭😭😭😭❤❤❤❤
Annie Lennox and The Blue Nile, two of my favorite artists of all time collaborating then called it The Gift....Blessed
I never knew about the Blue Nile connection. Do they play on this as well?
I listened to this somg a lot in 1994/5 in weeks of anticipation at a crucial event of my professional life. It was soothing and calmed me a lot.
This is one of my favorites....the music and her voice are so touching. Brings me to tears every time I hear it. Thank you for sharing the gift of your voice with us!
_"We have fallen from our shelves"_
Annie's most beautiful song... and the video...
Annie 's Diva persona letting go... 🪶
this is a truly magical song, that almost literally leaves us floating in the clouds ....well....seriously....fabulous!!
Life's painful poetry so well conveyed ~ incomparable Lady!
احب هذه المرأة، ...إنها هدية من عند الله.....يخلق الله ما يشاء..... ربي يبارك فيها.
The Gift, is a true gift from Annie Lennox to us all, love it!!!!
I just don't have the words,,, INCREDIBLE,, GO ANNIE GO
Siempre he pensado que es una mujer increíblemente hermosa. Tremenda cantante.
Beautiful..
Annie Lennox e sullo sfondo Venezia. Coso si vuole di più....❤
When music had true meaning & worth the time listening to, love Annie Lennox she is a very big inspiration to me 💞✌️🙂👍💗
I will never get tired of this song!
It just has so many emotions and personal meaning to me!
Sometimes I cry listening to this song. And sometimes just make me realise how wrong that once special relationship was.
a true artistic soul! thank you for existing......🥰
Hermosa, hermosa, pero hermosísima canción. El ritmo. La cadencia. La voz. Esa voz. Cancion divina.Por esto creo que la humanidad definitivamente tiene linaje divino. Annie, la diosa .
Sensational. It soothes my heart. I love it
Her songs get right to my core wow
Thanks dear Annie ❤
This awesome song and MV deserve a HD upgrade treatment.
I love this song. It's sad and beautiful and it has been with me for over 20 years now.
Me too!
Me too. I love it.
Thank-you Dear Annie for decades of memories, some sad and some happy... it's fair to say you have been a major part of my life...
這個世界是最美麗的世界，因為有這些出色的藝術家❤
The older i get this song makes me more sad, wonder more, where is my life going!! Seems like yestday i was 21 or even 18 like wow!! 😮😮😮
I don't know how to play solitary and loneliness it's like licors of tears to hear the Annie Lennox.heaven knocks for her .and hope is the best voice.
Definitely a class act. Emotionally charged bitter-sweet melodies. Annie tugs on the heart strings like few others can. A wonderful individual talent
Ця пісня дуже глибоко зайшла в моє серце.Коли чуєш такі чудові мотиви хочеться ще і ще раз відчувати іх.Приспів це чарівне поєднання гармонії та ритму.
Supper
Unique
Genius
Perfect
💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎
From Eurythmics to her solo albums, I lived great moments listening to her...in Bad moments, she helped me to get up through her songs! Love and respect!🌞💕🙏✨♥️😊💖
For my mother, who joined our Creator exactly eighteen years today. If words could not express my gratitude for everything you did, maybe this song will.
Hoping Lots Of Love & Light Has Come Into Your Life And Your Heart Since Then.
@@optout130 thanks... i listen to this every time I want to honor her memory
@@optout130 thank you. I always remember the things she taught me and that somehow makes me smile. It’s true that you can hold on to the memories without holding in to the pain.
Andrew Martin
42 seconds ago
Along with 'The Hurting Time'.'The Gift' is my passageway through all the darkness everyday brings. Thank you Annie for one of the most, if not the most beautiful song ever. i float over every note and vocal you sing. Please can we have another album from you. Meanwhile I listen again and enjoy your entire catalogue multiple time a day. You are my rock. Thank you for your beautiful voice & your uniqueness.
Annie Lennox’s voice is it’s own magical lilting instrument of light. I have humbly and graciously been told I sing her songs beautifully. I take this as the ultimate the compliments. Much love to you Annie always ❤️
i don't exactly understand why one of AL's best songs has only 420k views.
"I feel so ill at ease"
Still love this song and video 26 years after its debut in 1992. So haunting and the images from Venice, stunning. Annie Lennox is a treasure!
One of my favourite songs of Annie 🧡
I found this song in the last evening and can't believe, that this isn't one of the most successful Songs from Annie Lennox. This Song hits me like a bullet in my heart...
У Анни мистический голос,он сливается с музыкой... Очень романтичная певица❤ Песня саундтрек из фильма" Последний танец" с Шарон Стоун.
The voice is sheer perfection.... and calls to my soul like a siren song
Simply the best and her daughter is following in her footsteps.
This song is so tramatic and beautiful. if you know, you know. stunning.
Plang de fericire,de cate ori ascult aceasta melodie!Multumesc Annie I adore you!❤