My sisters funeral was on the 30th January 2024 she passed with sepsis on NYE 2023 , bless her, she had drawn up her own funeral plan and this was her chosen song....since that day , Its constantly on my mind, I hear it , I feel the emotional memories but so thankful that Our Carol chose this beautiful, dramatic song. It certainly makes the back of my neck and arms tingle and shiver. Thank you to Elbow for producing such a beautiful song it blows my mind every time I hear it ❤
Hello my beautiful Sister, Yes God bless our dear Sster Carol for bringing this hauntingly beautiful song to our attention, it is amazing that many people have mentioned that this song has been used at funerals, if you truly listen to the words, it mentions 'seeing the light'. Love you both all the world❤❤
Loved this tune already but was on the radio when i got back in my car at the hospital after saying goodbye to my beloved Dad for the final time...bless him !
Claire music is so powerful for memories.In 1998 heard my Dad had died, got in my car turned on radio, on it was “The Living Years” by Mike and the Mechanics. Cried then, and have cried every time I’ve heard it since🥲. But now I can see his smile through the tears. Take care.
@@doraldeddy1836 Thank you...and believe it or believe it not we had THAT track as part of the music for our wedding vows..! Hubby had 'stuff' with his Dad and it paved the way....x
We love this song and sadly my beautiul husband Martin died in April and this was the only song he asked for at his funeral - I had it played as he came into the chapel it felt so right....miss you so much my darling xxxx
A song that defines why we love music and why it brings a mixture of emotions. Empowerment, courage against the odds, loving life as best as you possibly can and just an absolute ball of energy and thrill!
We chose this song for my Mum's funeral when she passed in Dec 2018. She loved it so much. I listened to it again today with tears in my eyes as its her birthday .
Its the dream if every band/singer to write and release an anthem... This my friends is one of the top five ever written. I get goosebumps every time I hear it
thank you for all of your beautiful messages....mu hubby died 2 yrs ago and tomorrow is the anniversary of his funeral. He always said when he heard this song it made him cry because he thought of me and how much i meant to him....i loved him since we met in 1986 and still do..miss you Martin always will xxxx
Bernadette Ainsley sorry for your loss life will go buy but memories will last keep safe and love the rest of you life no matter what comes but your loss stays as your love stays xx
Wow! We were there, it was such a hot day, the music was absolutely out of this world. The biggest crowd ever!! Can’t wait to go back when the world returns to ‘normal’ 🤗🤗🤗
Coming up on my 10th anniversary since this was played at my wedding ,few highs, few lows, birth of a beautiful daughter inbetween..this will always fill me with joy
For the last week this brilliant song has been played on Irish radio stations and it never gets old and it never will, I do think it will always stand the test of time just like the Foo fighters song Times Like These.
My Nan said she wanted this at her funeral when it came out. Made me tear up a lot. She’s still here now. She’s 97 and dementia has fully kicked in. She knows who I am but if I go to hers with my mum, she recognises us both but asks how long we’ve known each other for. She retreats back to her 20’s and says things like “oh how funny seeing you both here! We must go for dinner together tonight!” All the while she’s in her bed, frail as a dawn. We play this to her now and she faces us with confusion, aggression and denial. I understand that it’s how it goes. Another song is Coldplay fix you. Because when my mum came home (8 years ago when they Deterioration began, this was on the radio. My poor mum sobbed like no sob I’ve ever seen.) Music is beautiful and holds STRONG in the heart and mind.
I have also requested it to be played at my funeral It is a beautiful song by a great singer and I am also an OAP The Words are full of hope and love for all my loved ones who I leave behind but who I will watch over them and know we will meet again God Bless your Family x
I can't believe I forgot this song for 3 years until I recognised it in a BGT comedian compliation in 2018 when I was 13 and it took me 4 years to finally find it after watching the Platinum Jubilee concert on BBC iPlayer and this song is amazing and I get goosebumps listening to it
The ending to this, and the ending to ‘Hey Jude’ (The Beatles} can last for hours, and rightly so! Absolutely belter of a song that will never grow old.
This was my sister's wedding entrance song on the beach in Thailand back in 2019. To be honest I hadn't heard it before, but now it's one of my favourite songs. Great memories as well
Seen elbow live last month and can honestly say I bawled my eyes out when they played this. The audience participation was exactly the same as this. Beautiful
It's time to throw them curtains wide n open up cos we seen to much darkness these last few months n we will beat this we are a family n stick together to help each other now let's open up and see the light
Couldn’t agree more , you would be hard pushed to tell the diff between the recorded version and live one . Sign of a true singer. As a side note why do female violinists look so beautiful?
My song when I walked down the Isle 23/04/21 with 13 guests due to covid restrictions, and last night we finally had a party where it was our 1st dance song 🥰
Just love around the 4 minute mark how the guitarist kicks in with his repeating solo. Just an incredible performance of such an uplifting song. Throw those curtains wide...
Top man his voice is like no one out there u have to listen to understand the lyrics or it's pointless he has an old soul in his voice I think he is flawless,to all the ones who would not work with him,he never needed any of them ❤❤
I really got to know them through my son, he is 36 years old, who years ago had a Rock Fusion band. I'm a drummer... still, ha ha ha. It seems to me a beautiful band, with beautiful lyrics of high positive content. Obviously made up of excellent musicians. Thank you for your music..!!!
On holiday right now the kids are sleeping and im listening to this amazing song for the second time tonight definitely throwing those curtains wide love this
Same here. As an Aussie this song was long forgotten to me. And then discovered it at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert - which I thought was OK. And then I found the extended versions from various festivals. Wow what an amazing song. And this version is close to the greatest sing-along song I've seen. I cried for no particular reason - just such an emotion laden song/lyrics as someone now on the wrong side of 60.
Kiss me when my lips are thin is another beautiful line from the song. It is such a fabulous song lyrically magnificent and then of course there’s the music!
Can’t keep me old eyes off the violinists…. Wish I was 25 years younger 😂 class song Mr fellow Manc Garvey and a top performance from the band. Cracking lead guitar and tone.
My sisters funeral was on the 30th January 2024 she passed with sepsis on NYE 2023 , bless her, she had drawn up her own funeral plan and this was her chosen song....since that day , Its constantly on my mind, I hear it , I feel the emotional memories but so thankful that Our Carol chose this beautiful, dramatic song. It certainly makes the back of my neck and arms tingle and shiver. Thank you to Elbow for producing such a beautiful song it blows my mind every time I hear it ❤
Hello my beautiful Sister, Yes God bless our dear Sster Carol for bringing this hauntingly beautiful song to our attention, it is amazing that many people have mentioned that this song has been used at funerals, if you truly listen to the words, it mentions 'seeing the light'. Love you both all the world❤❤
Life is great and it's so cruel at times i feel for you I've been there.
Sending love❤❤
This so beautiful I love it
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This song will never got old. It’s a beautiful beautiful song! Who’s with me
Me, also
Jeez those crowds, Will we ever see the like again?
I'm with you Big J !
what me behave that way? ohh anyway, its going to be a beautiful day
Oh i'm sure it will, cos in 5 years from now it'll be 5 years older.
This song has to be one of the best tunes about these days.... Goosebumps all over
I'm With You Absolutely Freezing Send Chills Down Your Spine
I love this song the music is fantastic
we need this back - our country needs this love back.......
Brilliant comment Maria thank you you are right
This needs to be re-released as it would smash the tunes these days
Loved this tune already but was on the radio when i got back in my car at the hospital after saying goodbye to my beloved Dad for the final time...bless him !
Claire Singleton Play this song and remember your Dad is always with you.
Hug you!
@@weimindeng234 Thank you...hugs are especially precious in these challenging times..x
Claire music is so powerful for memories.In 1998 heard my Dad had died, got in my car turned on radio, on it was “The Living Years” by Mike and the Mechanics. Cried then, and have cried every time I’ve heard it since🥲. But now I can see his smile through the tears. Take care.
@@doraldeddy1836 Thank you...and believe it or believe it not we had THAT track as part of the music for our wedding vows..! Hubby had 'stuff' with his Dad and it paved the way....x
We love this song and sadly my beautiul husband Martin died in April and this was the only song he asked for at his funeral - I had it played as he came into the chapel it felt so right....miss you so much my darling xxxx
Bernadette Ainsley So Sorry for your loss Bernadette, Love & Light to you 🙏🕯
sorry for your loss.
check out swimming with men on Netflix - the ending in particular
God bless you both. Beautiful moment in the circumstances im sure x
my deepest sympathies...hope you feel the love he still sends you.
He had great taste, hope you’re doing well x
A song that defines why we love music and why it brings a mixture of emotions. Empowerment, courage against the odds, loving life as best as you possibly can and just an absolute ball of energy and thrill!
We chose this song for my Mum's funeral when she passed in Dec 2018. She loved it so much. I listened to it again today with tears in my eyes as its her birthday .
Ive decided to have it at my funeral too
Beautiful 😍
My daughter and her husband chose this for their wedding song... Beautiful choice.
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Beautiful choice Rebecca ❤
Its the dream if every band/singer to write and release an anthem... This my friends is one of the top five ever written. I get goosebumps every time I hear it
thank you for all of your beautiful messages....mu hubby died 2 yrs ago and tomorrow is the anniversary of his funeral. He always said when he heard this song it made him cry because he thought of me and how much i meant to him....i loved him since we met in 1986 and still do..miss you Martin always will xxxx
Bernadette Ainsley so sorry for your loss ; a beautiful song for a beautiful memory
Bernadette, as per my comment above, i had this at a good time but I'd give it up to those in pain. Much love 💙
Bernadette Ainsley sorry for your loss life will go buy but memories will last keep safe and love the rest of you life no matter what comes but your loss stays as your love stays xx
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Thank u
This is an anthem of our times. Incredible
This guys voice fills my heart with joy and my eyes with tears...
Lump in my throat tears rolling
Too right 👍👍
Was 1 of my mum's favourite songs, listen to it every day
Ray. Charls
No.1 in my top ten.👏👏
The most positive song in the world
This is how songs should be - meaningful, melodic and flowing - and original !
Hi Steve
You are so & so right
Irish republican songs.... enjoy...
Nnk
Get this in your head, it's there for the day.
Man, I need a concert like this soon. Time to throw those curtains wide and sing and celebrate together again.
David
“So throw those curtains wide” is a very powerful lyric. It can bring you out of a bad place and start to enjoy life again.
This is an explosion of positive energy, try to get the meaning of of it.
Another is Aha Take on me acoustic version, ...”it’s no better to be safe than sorry”. Just thought I would share. ❤️
Slam, dunk da funk! Is also a magical lyric for me.
Up there with Peter Gabriel and Kate Bush "Don't give up"
It’s about pissflaps
The pain you feel today is the strength you feel tomorrow.
Yeah,as long as "today " doesn't repeat in " every day " !
@@mihaelanegritu1709 Tomorrow is another day and always will be...........
Wow! We were there, it was such a hot day, the music was absolutely out of this world. The biggest crowd ever!! Can’t wait to go back when the world returns to ‘normal’ 🤗🤗🤗
The best song ever
My 5 year old grandsons favourite song, so glad my son has a great taste in music
Great that this was part of the platinum Jubilee
What a day that was. Tears For Fears, Elbow and then The Killers.
Marvellous, marvellous stuff
Coming up on my 10th anniversary since this was played at my wedding ,few highs, few lows, birth of a beautiful daughter inbetween..this will always fill me with joy
we had this played at our wedding ❤
My daughter Stefanie walked down the aisle to this. I balled my head off xxx 💜💜💜
For the last week this brilliant song has been played on Irish radio stations and it never gets old and it never will, I do think it will always stand the test of time just like the Foo fighters song Times Like These.
Yes can't get it out of my head these days absolutely beautiful 🌸
"Kiss me like a final meal" is quite possibly the greatest lyric ever. Just despairingly beautiful.
Like the first 6 weeks of a new relationship, aaaah those were the days
Matt...truly a beautiful comment!🙏
You should check out some of Paddy McAloon's lyrics I if you think that's good.
"Kiss me like we die tonight" is stronger I think
My Nan said she wanted this at her funeral when it came out. Made me tear up a lot. She’s still here now. She’s 97 and dementia has fully kicked in. She knows who I am but if I go to hers with my mum, she recognises us both but asks how long we’ve known each other for. She retreats back to her 20’s and says things like “oh how funny seeing you both here! We must go for dinner together tonight!”
All the while she’s in her bed, frail as a dawn.
We play this to her now and she faces us with confusion, aggression and denial. I understand that it’s how it goes.
Another song is Coldplay fix you. Because when my mum came home (8 years ago when they Deterioration began, this was on the radio. My poor mum sobbed like no sob I’ve ever seen.)
Music is beautiful and holds STRONG in the heart and mind.
I have also requested it to be played at my funeral
It is a beautiful song by a great singer and I am also an OAP
The Words are full of hope and love for all my loved ones who I leave behind but who I will watch over them and know we will meet again
God Bless your Family x
God bless you. This is on my funeral playlist
This is proper music. Proper words sung by the brilliant Guy Garvey with the even more brilliant Elbow.
The violins give a special touch to this song. Fantastic!
And the crowd singing and harmonizing 💛
Do you know who those violen plagers are ?
@@philippeheirman9720 One of them looks like a Corr
@@philippeheirman9720 Stella Page is one.
@@flipper2392 no she's not , nor a Corr
This song makes me feel 10 feet tall!!! 🥺❤️ makes me float away to my safe place where no one can disturb me for that few minutes x
I can't believe I forgot this song for 3 years until I recognised it in a BGT comedian compliation in 2018 when I was 13 and it took me 4 years to finally find it after watching the Platinum Jubilee concert on BBC iPlayer and this song is amazing and I get goosebumps listening to it
WHAT A VOICE GUY HAS.74 YEARS OLD AND STILL LISTINING. WHAT A SONG.SO UPLIFTING
I cry when all people start to sing. Beautiful song. There is peace in this song.
Love this band ❤️
The ending to this, and the ending to ‘Hey Jude’ (The Beatles} can last for hours, and rightly so! Absolutely belter of a song that will never grow old.
one of the greatest tracks ever made - thank you elbow
This made me cry just now. The beautiful freedom of everyone together ❤♥💖
Greetings from Ireland - never tire of hearing this beautiful song. x
Greetings mary from england my dad was county cavan ex kerry bro in law tipp xx
Happy and sad tears every time I listen to this. Absolutely Brilliant 👏
love this song but always feel very emotional from it, can't explain it easily but it just tears me up 😢😢
the definition of a perfect song you described here.
This was my sister's wedding entrance song on the beach in Thailand back in 2019. To be honest I hadn't heard it before, but now it's one of my favourite songs. Great memories as well
I understand x
If you get the chance to see Elbow live , you have to do it, you will not be disappointed!
For me it's affirmation that am fortunate to be still alive after a life changing event 4yrs ago
Just an awesome song.........this is arguably the best version.......pure brilliance.
Best ever song iv heard
Seen elbow live last month and can honestly say I bawled my eyes out when they played this. The audience participation was exactly the same as this. Beautiful
Absolutely brilliant won't get sick of hearing this . Classic .
Wish I'd been in that crowd. Awesome band, awesome song, awesome man.
wow! just wish covid-19 would disappera so we can relive moment like this
I am big fan of festivals and concerts, but I am afraid things will never look the same in the future.
Rise up against your oppressors then
jordyboy49 seeing this made me cry. To be in a place so close to another 🤗🤗
It's time to throw them curtains wide n open up cos we seen to much darkness these last few months n we will beat this we are a family n stick together to help each other now let's open up and see the light
Leo Robinson max respect 👊🏻
what a great live performance.
British Exceptionalism. Don't let them tell you otherwise.
One of the most emotional songs ever written and performed by such a talented bunch of amazing people.
Guy Garveys voice sounds so close to the studio version. Rare talent!
Ziemlich Ziem morrisey also has this talent 🥰
Ziemlich Ziem absolutely magnificent voice
I feel like it’s even better live. The feeling and emotion is just incredible. He feeds off a good crowd.
Couldn’t agree more , you would be hard pushed to tell the diff between the recorded version and live one . Sign of a true singer. As a side note why do female violinists look so beautiful?
I love this...this is....love...sorry..😉🥰
I'm not a huge Elbow fan.. But this song is a truly massive achievement, It's totally perfect. Well done guys!!!
Brilliant. Could listen to it all day
If you're feeling down listen to this really loud, and try and find some kind of peace 💗💙
Fantastic performance. Enjoy every day 😊
Still loving this every single day
Every time I hear this it makes me appreciate what I have and pushes away all worries! Goosebumps!
Such a beautiful song. Will always remember when I first heard it and just knew it was a classic.
That man loves his music and I am glad.
Best live performers I’ve seen.
My song when I walked down the Isle 23/04/21 with 13 guests due to covid restrictions, and last night we finally had a party where it was our 1st dance song 🥰
How amazing it must be to have others sing your songs with such happiness!
One day a year like this will see me right. I'm glad to say I've had days like that and boy i needed them to make up for so many others
Sublime. This is exactly what live music should be.
Will be singing and crying along to this song, when I see Elbow live for the first time!
I did, indeed
It's a fantastic funeral song for Georg, my friend. Lots of people are following you on this, my friend xx 🙏
Just love around the 4 minute mark how the guitarist kicks in with his repeating solo. Just an incredible performance of such an uplifting song. Throw those curtains wide...
Long ago, a man named Freddie gave an awesome singing lesson to a large crowd. Here, a man named Guy does the same ...
Piet Van de Weghe I think Stuart Adamson did better ....sorry but just gota say Big Country 🎸
Yes Freddiie had a wonderful voice
This song inspires me to be a better person. Truly wonderful human camaraderie and unity!
He is note perfect... what a performance....the audience singing the harmonies at the end was amazing!
GOOSEBUMPS!!!!!!! FABULOUS!!!!!!! Best song EVER....
The most emotional gorgeous song I have ever listened too. It never ever fails to make me shed a tear
If I ever get married I'm walking down the isle to this
Just wonderful
Top man his voice is like no one out there u have to listen to understand the lyrics or it's pointless he has an old soul in his voice I think he is flawless,to all the ones who would not work with him,he never needed any of them ❤❤
I can't get a new Sky box as i don't want to lose my recording of this whole concert. Oh and that violinist, Holy Cow I Love Your Eyes.
Wowww
This Is Such A Positive Uplifting Song 🎵
This Uplifting Song Goes Above & Beyond.
Its Lyrics Are A Blessing To Untold Other's. Thanks ❤.
The power of song! One chap makes 65 thousand his own! EPIC
I really got to know them through my son, he is 36 years old, who years ago had a Rock Fusion band. I'm a drummer... still, ha ha ha. It seems to me a beautiful band, with beautiful lyrics of high positive content. Obviously made up of excellent musicians. Thank you for your music..!!!
On holiday right now the kids are sleeping and im listening to this amazing song for the second time tonight definitely throwing those curtains wide love this
Thank you mr Garvey.
This song was made for the stadiums. What an Anthem....My Elbow bows before thee !
I have just recently discovered this song. What a song, it's got the full package, sound, lyrics are absolutely brill👍
We long for life to be like this once more....
It will . 👍💞
For all the grandma's in this world.
You are simply the BEST XXX
One of my all time favourite songs. If ever I feel a bit low this is the song I listen to.
Still love this ❤
brilliant music.
My daughter chose this song when she got married, it's now my contact ringtone on my phone when she rings me.. BEAUTIFUL..
Us British are built on culture and songs.. we never disappoint and we are a lovely community
Too right 👊
Your music is the envy of the world.
As an American expat in Britain almost a decade, I agree!
No coincidence some of the greatest musicians ever come out of our small island.
Holy cow, i love your eyes. Just this line alone made me cry. Beautiful.
I don’t know how l ever missed hearing this song before the Platinum Jubilee concert. Now l can’t get enough of it. It is a perfect song.
Exactly where I ' discovered ' it. Like you, I can't stop listening to it. I've even got it as my ringtone on my phone 😂 I'm in ❤️ with Guy Garvey 🙂
Same here. As an Aussie this song was long forgotten to me. And then discovered it at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee concert - which I thought was OK. And then I found the extended versions from various festivals. Wow what an amazing song. And this version is close to the greatest sing-along song I've seen. I cried for no particular reason - just such an emotion laden song/lyrics as someone now on the wrong side of 60.
@@johnkerr1957 my experience too a case of joyful tears-sentimental aren't we !
We were there and it was just as awesome as it looks. Fantastic day with amazing artists, so hot and great atmosphere.
One day like this....we will be grateful for the small things...hugs.. socialising...music 🙏💕🌏
Omg love this song adore the violin
Kiss me when my lips are thin is another beautiful line from the song. It is such a fabulous song lyrically magnificent and then of course there’s the music!
A perfect anthem that epitomised the brilliant 2012 London Olympic Games. Truly memorable
Suffer from fed up of life times even at 59 this is a song that’s helps me carry on (yes even at 59 life sucks)
Can’t keep me old eyes off the violinists…. Wish I was 25 years younger 😂 class song Mr fellow Manc Garvey and a top performance from the band. Cracking lead guitar and tone.
A very very few records actually give you goosebumps and this one of them.