Back in my highschool years I was at the boarding school, and in my last year I was thinking "those are the best years of my life". My roommate used to put music to wake us up on the morning, and we changed the compil every month. So the last month of the last year, he decided to put this song, and every day I was waking up to this beautiful sound. 3 years later, I still listen to it on the morning, and I remember how life was good those days. Take care of yourself, enjoy moments as simple as the one I just told you about, and listen to music. Great life. EDIT : Thx to all of the people who responded here since I posted the comment, it's kind of incredible to see that I can share with so many people with words and that we can feel the same about this song, even if we live in different places of the world... I wanted to mention that I asked a few month ago to my former roommate if he still listened to this song in the morning, and guess what, after 5 years, he still does, like me !!! Anyway, after a long time of being in different places in France for university, we now both live in Paris and we see each other very often, life is still as good as it was before ;)
Its beautiful that you had such a great time and your roommates sound amazing. But don't limit your life's potential to beliefs like that please you are soo young. There is no thing such as the "best years" of a life. You can have the most wonderful life and feel and enjoy it so very deeply. Much love (by the way, the 20's seem and feel and are quite rough sometimes but just keep going, everything will turn out just as it was meant to be)
Wow, probably the first comment on youtube that almost made me cry. Ur definitly right bro :D. The simplest things in life are the ones that make us who we are, good or bad. Have a great life *
Tom Misch , Patrick Watson is my favorite artist and I was skeptical when I first saw that you made a cover... I must say you gave it all the beauty and depth that it deserved. Thank you for this amazing cover, I absolutely love it.
When my son is born, this is the first song I will play to him Edit (3 years later): Well, i kept my promise. Yesterday we brought Oskar home and guess what song I put on the speakers :) Thank you Patrick Watson, Tom, Tobie and COLORS „I knew a boy who was swallowed by sky...“
Lyrics: I knew a boy who was swallowed by the sky By the flashing lights I knew a man who got lost in the big dark blue And came out alive I knew a boy I knew a man that looked a lot like you I knew a time I knew a place that felt a lot like you I knew a boy who was swallowed by the sky By the flashing lights I knew a man who got lost in the big dark blue And came out alive I knew a boy I knew a man that looked a lot like you I knew a time I knew a place that felt a lot like you ~Musical Interlude~
This song was one of the very first songs I learned on guitar 6 years ago, and I haven't heard or played this in about 5 years. Today I randomly grabbed my guitar and started jamming and somehow remembered the melody to this song, so I pulled it up on TH-cam and started playing along with Tom to see how much I've improved. I legit started uncontrollably sobbing while playing. It's safe to say that life hasn't been the kindest to me in those previous 6 years, but this song reminded me that no matter how hard life seems at the moment, we will eventually make it out of the big dark blue. To whoever's reading this, please stay strong knowing that whatever you're going through now WILL make you stronger, not weaker. Things will get better. I'm sending you lots of love and positive energy.
Song is so relatable to going through stages of anxiety and depression and feeling like your being ‘swallowed by the sky’ but always coming out alive, such a mood.
This is such a beautiful music piece and a beautiful interpretation. It conveys so many emotions at the same time: A mix of melancholia and sadness, but also a subtle touch of nostalgia and... hope. It feels like the notes remind me of a distant past, where everything was ok, no matter the situation, no matter the sadness, a time where everything felt floating, light, and soft. Like if I were on a distant cloud, observing from afar, and just contemplating without doubt or anxiety all the events that took place all around me. A nostalgia for a distant past that I didn't even experience, and that probably didn't happen. Thank you so much to both the musicians for this incredible experience.
TABS (what I think) are: INTRO: 2xx20x 4xx40x 7xx70x 5xx60x 9xx90x 14xx140x 12xx130x VERSE: 12xx130x 11xx110x 9xx90x 7xx80x 5xx60x 4xx40x 5xx60x 12xx130x 11xx110x 9xx90x 7xx80x 5xx60x 4xx40x 5xx60x 5xx50x 7xx70x 9xx90x 11xx110x 12xx130x 5xx50x 7xx70x 9xx90x 11xx110x 12xx130x and then back to the beginning Picking: B string is always open, the strings E>G>B (6th>2nd>3rd) so you pick those strings the whole time: E>G>B>E>G>B>E>G>B etc...
sometimes you dont want this kind of songs become mainstream and get play in the supermarket, you just want this kind of songs played in your own playlist.
I knew a boy who was swallowed by the sky By the flashing lights I knew a man who got lost in the big dark blue And came out alive I knew a boy I knew a man that looked a lot like you I knew a time you could stand still beside Never rushing by I knew a place you'd go for your head to explode Into peace of mind I knew a time I knew a place that felt a lot like you I knew a boy I knew a man who looked a lot like you Just like you I knew a friend that would hold on to the flames Keep them from burning you I knew a smile like that could see through all of the stones That the world had thrown I knew a smile I knew a friend who looked a lot like you I knew a boy I knew a man who looked a lot like you
Marina Bondar the lyrics to Patrick Watson’s original. Watson is arguably the most talented musician in the business. He can do it all. However, this is an amazing cover!
I cried. I legit cried watching this. I never heard of him before, now I need to know who is this white boy that made me cry. This was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
i'm writing a text for father's day. In this letter, I said to him to listen to this song while reading my words since this song makes me feel deeply nostalgic. Now, i'm reading my letter again and i'm crying. Thanks colors for musical experiments like this. We owe you so much. If you're reading this, keep your family close and take care of yourself.
The song has such a nostalgic feeling to it, like when I'm reading old messages from an ex, and think of the happy memories. But I cry because it'll never be the same.
What an exquisite experience to have heard this, a fiercely devastating violin - a guitar that keeps the heart beating, bearable, and vocals that spell the inside of my brain, that give breath to my soul. . . Thank you.
Not enough people know this guy I feel sad that people are going crazy over people mumbling words that are supposed to"rhyme" that's not even wrote by them and miss out on such a beautiful man who puts soul in his music and even more soul in covers.
This song is our love family song ❤ we had a crush on it and decided that it will be the song for our entrance on the wedding day . Then when I was pregnant I & our baby were listenning to it all along. From the moment our baby is born, it is literaly his beautiful lulaby ,the only song that make him quiet and feel good. And for ever our love song❤
This is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. I'm hearing this for the first time under a cloudy grey sky, with thunder and light rain, on the most depressing day of my life.
This is truly an ethereal masterpiece. It just seems to reach out and lightly touches the Soul. Tom and Tobie you have created a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with the World. Please, please create some more artistic pieces like this.
These 2 need to make more music together. This cover and "Day 5: for carol" are some of the most soul touching, serene music I've heard in my damn life while keeping elements of sadness, nostalgia and hope all in balance without any emotions overpowering one another. It just makes me feel content with everything.
This is like being covered in a warm blanket (like the really smooth sort of furry kind) when it's cold outside, and you just feel like nothing could go wrong. When you tuck your feet in and it's the perfect temperature.
Isolation Vibes, oh my god i miss going out, but i just want to shout out to all medical workers who, work or die in battle againts this virus. thank you.
Just yesterday I got introduced to my son, who was given up to adoption 17 years ago. This song brought me to tears. I dedicate this song to you, Noah.
Everytime I here this song I think about my dad. He died when I was 14 and it changed me completely. It has been 10 years now and there’s time when I think I’m out of the big dark blue, but other times when I realize the water isn’t completely dry yet.
I think With this melodys You can feel and find in your Heart how beautiful all can be waht comes from out in your Heart. I belive the positiv vibes in this Song arevery strong and With crying little bit, this can be good healing for the Hear. Sorry If my english Not correct
How many could listen to this song nonstop? The guitar sound hits me in that exact spot. And then the violin kicks in. This sound. I can't take it. It's so perfect.
Feels like I've been dead this whole time and the song took me in the between and brought me back to life the second it ended. It still took effect after so many loops.
leaving here a list of my most beloved artists so that you can discover them: -lauv -eden -astrid s -tom misch -zak abel -eli lieb -troye sivan -jarryd james -thomston -leroy sanchez -jon bellion hope you enjoy any of them!! let me know!! 😊 have a great day!
Back in my highschool years I was at the boarding school, and in my last year I was thinking "those are the best years of my life". My roommate used to put music to wake us up on the morning, and we changed the compil every month. So the last month of the last year, he decided to put this song, and every day I was waking up to this beautiful sound. 3 years later, I still listen to it on the morning, and I remember how life was good those days.
Take care of yourself, enjoy moments as simple as the one I just told you about, and listen to music. Great life.
EDIT : Thx to all of the people who responded here since I posted the comment, it's kind of incredible to see that I can share with so many people with words and that we can feel the same about this song, even if we live in different places of the world...
I wanted to mention that I asked a few month ago to my former roommate if he still listened to this song in the morning, and guess what, after 5 years, he still does, like me !!!
Anyway, after a long time of being in different places in France for university, we now both live in Paris and we see each other very often, life is still as good as it was before ;)
Its beautiful that you had such a great time and your roommates sound amazing. But don't limit your life's potential to beliefs like that please you are soo young. There is no thing such as the "best years" of a life. You can have the most wonderful life and feel and enjoy it so very deeply. Much love (by the way, the 20's seem and feel and are quite rough sometimes but just keep going, everything will turn out just as it was meant to be)
Well said!
This made me year up. Thank you so much for sharing
Wow, probably the first comment on youtube that almost made me cry. Ur definitly right bro :D. The simplest things in life are the ones that make us who we are, good or bad. Have a great life *
Gave me chills reading that. Hope you're doing well and enjoying life
Tobie Tripp on the violin!!
Tom Misch it's humbling you credit your friend because you noticed he wasn't in the title or description. You're going to be big.
i love you so Tom Misch ☺
Tom Misch I love your work Tom, I spread the love to all my mates
you're amazing my friend. keep making these beautiful sounds
Tom Misch , Patrick Watson is my favorite artist and I was skeptical when I first saw that you made a cover...
I must say you gave it all the beauty and depth that it deserved. Thank you for this amazing cover, I absolutely love it.
When my son is born, this is the first song I will play to him
Edit (3 years later): Well, i kept my promise. Yesterday we brought Oskar home and guess what song I put on the speakers :)
Thank you Patrick Watson, Tom, Tobie and COLORS
„I knew a boy who was swallowed by sky...“
Aaw💘😪😪
Cool 💯
marry with me
So precious 💜
im crying
Lyrics:
I knew a boy who was swallowed by the sky
By the flashing lights
I knew a man who got lost in the big dark blue
And came out alive
I knew a boy I knew a man that looked a lot like you
I knew a time I knew a place that felt a lot like you
I knew a boy who was swallowed by the sky
By the flashing lights
I knew a man who got lost in the big dark blue
And came out alive
I knew a boy I knew a man that looked a lot like you
I knew a time I knew a place that felt a lot like you
~Musical Interlude~
This song was one of the very first songs I learned on guitar 6 years ago, and I haven't heard or played this in about 5 years. Today I randomly grabbed my guitar and started jamming and somehow remembered the melody to this song, so I pulled it up on TH-cam and started playing along with Tom to see how much I've improved. I legit started uncontrollably sobbing while playing. It's safe to say that life hasn't been the kindest to me in those previous 6 years, but this song reminded me that no matter how hard life seems at the moment, we will eventually make it out of the big dark blue.
To whoever's reading this, please stay strong knowing that whatever you're going through now WILL make you stronger, not weaker. Things will get better. I'm sending you lots of love and positive energy.
Thank you, really needed this right now x
Toms face is so comforting to me. Like the smile of an old friend
This is a banger. Just imagine a collab with tom misch and Daniel Caesar 😍
Tai DaSilva-Jenkins YES
Fuuuck would be too heavy
My actual 2 favourite artists in the world
OH YEAH YEAH
Not anymore
The way Tobie looks at his violin makes me weak in the knees. This is otherworldly.
This was beautiful. Put it on fullscreen, sat backed and relaxed. These lyrics were made for Toms voice. I't all fits perfectly!
+Mirrorslash lucky you sounds like a good moment
Song is so relatable to going through stages of anxiety and depression and feeling like your being ‘swallowed by the sky’ but always coming out alive, such a mood.
This is such a beautiful music piece and a beautiful interpretation. It conveys so many emotions at the same time: A mix of melancholia and sadness, but also a subtle touch of nostalgia and... hope. It feels like the notes remind me of a distant past, where everything was ok, no matter the situation, no matter the sadness, a time where everything felt floating, light, and soft. Like if I were on a distant cloud, observing from afar, and just contemplating without doubt or anxiety all the events that took place all around me. A nostalgia for a distant past that I didn't even experience, and that probably didn't happen. Thank you so much to both the musicians for this incredible experience.
beautiful response✨💙
Hi
perfectly described!!
Calm down there, einzelgänger
Amazing interpretation of what this song feels like.
TABS (what I think) are:
INTRO:
2xx20x
4xx40x
7xx70x
5xx60x
9xx90x
14xx140x
12xx130x
VERSE:
12xx130x
11xx110x
9xx90x
7xx80x
5xx60x
4xx40x
5xx60x
12xx130x
11xx110x
9xx90x
7xx80x
5xx60x
4xx40x
5xx60x
5xx50x
7xx70x
9xx90x
11xx110x
12xx130x
5xx50x
7xx70x
9xx90x
11xx110x
12xx130x
and then back to the beginning
Picking:
B string is always open,
the strings E>G>B (6th>2nd>3rd)
so you pick those strings the whole time: E>G>B>E>G>B>E>G>B etc...
Hero
Thank you man
I have been searching everywhere, thank you so much
Thanks mate!
you are what this world needs
sometimes you dont want this kind of songs become mainstream and get play in the supermarket, you just want this kind of songs played in your own playlist.
Tom Misch is such a talented artist along with his whole family being musically gifted
Musicians are born not created!
this song feels like a dream
I knew a boy who was swallowed by the sky
By the flashing lights
I knew a man who got lost in the big dark blue
And came out alive
I knew a boy I knew a man that looked a lot like you
I knew a time you could stand still beside
Never rushing by
I knew a place you'd go for your head to explode
Into peace of mind
I knew a time I knew a place that felt a lot like you
I knew a boy I knew a man who looked a lot like you
Just like you
I knew a friend that would hold on to the flames
Keep them from burning you
I knew a smile like that could see through all of the stones
That the world had thrown
I knew a smile I knew a friend who looked a lot like you
I knew a boy I knew a man who looked a lot like you
Marina Bondar so beautiful
These aren't the correct lyrics for this cover btw
ㅇㄷ
lol i thought he said " i need a boy that would swallow"
Marina Bondar the lyrics to Patrick Watson’s original. Watson is arguably the most talented musician in the business. He can do it all. However, this is an amazing cover!
If it's your first time listening to tom misch go listen to his other work I PROMISE you won't be deceived
ITS MY FIRST TIME OH MY GOD WHAT IS THIS SORCERY
flykicks94 this is true , SRYSL
thank you
I've been slightly deceived, his other work isn't really in this style.
To me, this perfomance is everything
I’m not liking this comment solely because you have 420 c:
just on the plain about to take off on my way back home from an introspective solo trip. Remembered this song and now I’m crying ❤
I was having a bad day, then I listened to Tom Misch...
Joe M Mwangi you're cute just btw😊
lilitha swana haha thank you
soundcloud.com/deepspacenine
Me every day
joe m mwangi that’s me all the time , I’m always telling people how GEOGRAPHY is good for any mood !
I cried. I legit cried watching this. I never heard of him before, now I need to know who is this white boy that made me cry. This was one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
i'm writing a text for father's day. In this letter, I said to him to listen to this song while reading my words since this song makes me feel deeply nostalgic. Now, i'm reading my letter again and i'm crying. Thanks colors for musical experiments like this. We owe you so much. If you're reading this, keep your family close and take care of yourself.
TOM MISCH!? COLORS BERLIN YALL ARE ON A ROLL THANKS FOR MAKIN A GIRL SO HAPPY
+Miki Ahn I know! This cover is amazing
The song has such a nostalgic feeling to it, like when I'm reading old messages from an ex, and think of the happy memories. But I cry because it'll never be the same.
What an exquisite experience to have heard this, a fiercely devastating violin - a guitar that keeps the heart beating, bearable, and vocals that spell the inside of my brain, that give breath to my soul. . . Thank you.
Not enough people know this guy I feel sad that people are going crazy over people mumbling words that are supposed to"rhyme" that's not even wrote by them and miss out on such a beautiful man who puts soul in his music and even more soul in covers.
this song makes me so emotional.
how can something sound so good? the sounds just hijack my brain waves
Hi I’m in 4th grade right now and my music teacher was showing us this video and was teaching us to play the guitar like Tom .9/11/2018
Gia & Tatiana Maia 🥺🥺🥺
Lucky
@Big 2una new objective : protect the Child
Big 2una protec
Haha nice .cool teacher
This song is our love family song ❤ we had a crush on it and decided that it will be the song for our entrance on the wedding day . Then when I was pregnant I & our baby were listenning to it all along. From the moment our baby is born, it is literaly his beautiful lulaby ,the only song that make him quiet and feel good. And for ever our love song❤
This is the most beautiful thing I've ever heard. I'm hearing this for the first time under a cloudy grey sky, with thunder and light rain, on the most depressing day of my life.
Funny you say that. So am I, ten months on.
i'm absolutely in love, how talented are Tom and Tobie, what a song
This song changes the dimension of my life for the time I'm listening to it, the same as it has for the last four years. Thanks for Tabie and Tom.
7 years later and i still start crying hearing this❤
This is truly an ethereal masterpiece. It just seems to reach out and lightly touches the Soul. Tom and Tobie you have created a masterpiece. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talents with the World. Please, please create some more artistic pieces like this.
This song is incredibly valuable to me. I’m a trans guy, and this song is like a dysphoria cure-all.
Thank you, Colors. Thank you.
His voice is incredible! Always in my playlists.
Tobie on the violin just confirmed the existence of God & angels for me! DAMN
much luv!
Pasteur Marco
This is one of the most soothing songs I have ever listened to. Tom Misch is everything!
May 21st 2019.
Australia.
Still listening.
Thank you for the music.
Thanks to COLORS I'm blessed to lead life that has Tom Misch and HONNE in it.....it's a great, great life....
Spirit flows just right through these two young men wonderfully!
You GUYYYYYYYYYYYYYS 😭😭😭😭😭😭 THIS IS SOUL MUSIC. NOT THE KIND YOUR THINKING OF FIRST....NOW YOUR THERE. Soul music. It changes vibrations. Im in love ❤
These 2 need to make more music together. This cover and "Day 5: for carol" are some of the most soul touching, serene music I've heard in my damn life while keeping elements of sadness, nostalgia and hope all in balance without any emotions overpowering one another. It just makes me feel content with everything.
I want to thank Tom for the most soothing and beautiful voice. Instantly feeling calm when listening to his music.
this keeps getting better and better
Everyone is talking about Tom Misch but me I'm definitely in love of Tobie Tripp
Sameeee!!! I went to see his show for Tobie Tripp!!
This is like being covered in a warm blanket (like the really smooth sort of furry kind) when it's cold outside, and you just feel like nothing could go wrong. When you tuck your feet in and it's the perfect temperature.
The violin is CRAZY GOOD
Isolation Vibes, oh my god i miss going out, but i just want to shout out to all medical workers who, work or die in battle againts this virus. thank you.
Now we have a very talented Neo soul artist
YES COLORS BERLIN!! THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT
Just yesterday I got introduced to my son, who was given up to adoption 17 years ago. This song brought me to tears. I dedicate this song to you, Noah.
I am in love with this channel omg.
Kyo Edits Happy to know I'm not the only one :)
+Crying at the moon
#TRUTH
cool TH-cam name btw
Never happened in my entire life, but at my 18 yo, i cried at this song. What a strange and beautiful feeling.Thank you!
What a pearl - that progressions, harmonics - just, damn
It's incredible, he has so many skills, and an incredible musicality. Seems like it's spontaneous, natural. Sh*t, I think I'm in love
Omg the intro alone nearly had me in tears!
ANGEL noises. This is what ANGELS sound like. You are an ANGEL
Everytime I here this song I think about my dad. He died when I was 14 and it changed me completely. It has been 10 years now and there’s time when I think I’m out of the big dark blue, but other times when I realize the water isn’t completely dry yet.
Never give up:)
Thank you Tom, Tobie and Colors for this moment of beauty.
Absolutely bawled my eyes out. This ripped my heart into pieces. The talent in this duo is incredibly powerful
3:02 - 5:05 is pure bliss--as beautiful to ears my ears as any sight that meets my eyes.
This is so pure and beautiful
i feel like im floating on a cloud imagining a whole film with your song on the background... Your voice Tom is special
Why am I crying
Why would you NOT cry.
Readhwant it is quite a peaceful calming song so I guess it can be quite emotional haha
I think With this melodys You can feel and find in your Heart how beautiful all can be waht comes from out in your Heart. I belive the positiv vibes in this Song arevery strong and With crying little bit, this can be good healing for the Hear. Sorry If my english Not correct
He reminds me of Amy Winehouse pure talent god I miss that girl
@@LucaMusicBeats This is extremely accurate. This and "For Carol" by these two do that to me every single time. Emotional healing
How many could listen to this song nonstop? The guitar sound hits me in that exact spot. And then the violin kicks in. This sound. I can't take it. It's so perfect.
I swear to god that violin is giving me goosebumps every single time I listen to it!!!
This is something that has touched me deeply for a long time. This violin makes me cry.
Absolutely great ❤
His voice is just so on point, so perfect
WOW he sounds as good when he's performing live as well. Thank you for sharing, COLORS BERLIN! This totally made my day!
Je n'ai pas les mots. Tout est parfait
As a fan of Tom Misch - so glad he put me on to Patrick Watson - so much good music out there
Most beautiful song ive ever heard!
Tom makes total perfection and I love that he chose to incorporate the violinist- who btw is SO SICK. The most cleanest notes I've ever heard.
Colors Berlin please stop reading in my mind ! My whole playlist is in your channel ! Much love
I like to imagine Tobie Tripp is looking lovingly at Tom. He's just holding such a beautiful expression.
What in the world?! That song is another level music! Have to hear it more than once to assimilate it.
Tom been following you for years then two significant bereavements and this is the tonic god bless this music and all that take comfort ❤
if heaven were a sound
This hurts my heart AND fills it with joy. Pure, pure beauty.
Goldlink, Tom Misch, waiting for Childish Gambino and Loyle Carner now
Why would Childish Gambino be there?
loyle !!!!! yes please..
Goldlink is on! And it's better than I expected
childish is already famous lol, but there is a khalid vid tho, great stuff
royalamuse Why wouldn't they have somebody already popular? Still a great artist. Need that mix
been lovin Tom Misch for a couple years now and it's SO GOOD TO SEE HIM ON THIS PLATFORM COLORS BERLIN U R DOING IT RIGHT
I still watch this everyday...Perfection...Tom and Toby are mastering their craft 💯❤
THATS AMAZING IM CRYING TOM MISCH ( AND TOBIE TRIPP ON VIOLIN!), YOU ARE GIFTED ONES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I get chills every time I listen to this.
Tom's family discovered his talent when he sung this song as a little kid. The song has such a beautiful story
This song sung by him is so comforting
Feels like I've been dead this whole time and the song took me in the between and brought me back to life the second it ended. It still took effect after so many loops.
this song genuinely helped me go through the early parts of the pandemic.
Mate, seeing where you have been and where you are now.. you're everywhere man, Well done Misch! Great music!
2 years ago and still hit my heart the same
Everytime he started to sing, his voice made me fell in love over and over again
Absolutely amazing, so happy to see Tom on your channel !!
Tobie Tripp wooooooow!!! and off course Tom Misch love love ..
fuck yeah! I listen to this at least twice a day!
Cian Ducrot omg same
This was the moment I discovered Tom Misch and fell in love. I love coming back here and listening to this.
leaving here a list of my most beloved artists so that you can discover them:
-lauv
-eden
-astrid s
-tom misch
-zak abel
-eli lieb
-troye sivan
-jarryd james
-thomston
-leroy sanchez
-jon bellion
hope you enjoy any of them!! let me know!! 😊
have a great day!
ty brotha
How did you stole my entire playlist? haha
Can i add 1 more artist for you? Pls listen to jeremy zucker you won't regrets it
Blackbear good too 🤗
his voice is so clean
I don't why but this song makes me emotional.
I just wanna cry and laugh all at the same time. What a beautiful paradox this song reminds me of!♥️♥️