*Lyric* I stand here waiting for You to bang the gong To crash the critic saying Is it right or is it wrong? If only fame had an I. V. Baby, could I bear Being away from you, I Found the vein, put it in here I live for the applause, applause, applause I live for the applause-plause Live for the applause-plause Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me The applause, applause, applause Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out) Put your hands up, make 'em touch (Make it real loud) Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out) Put your hands up, make 'em touch (Make it real loud) A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E (Make it real loud) Put your hands up, make 'em touch A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E (Make it real loud) Put your hands up, make 'em touch I've overheard your theory "Nostalgia's for geeks!" I guess, sir, if you say so Some of us just like to read One second I'm a Koons then Suddenly the Koons is me Pop culture was in art Now art's in pop culture, in me! I live for the applause, applause, applause I live for the applause-plause Live for the applause-plause Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me The applause, applause, applause Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out) Put your hands up, make 'em touch (Make it real loud) Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out) Put your hands up, make 'em touch (Make it real loud) A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E (Make it real loud) Put your hands up, make 'em touch A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E (Make it real loud) Put your hands up, make 'em touch Touch, touch Touch, touch now I live for the applause, applause, applause I live for the applause-plause Live for the applause-plause Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me The applause, applause, applause Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out) Put your hands up, make 'em touch (Make it real loud) Give me that thing that I love (I'll turn the lights out) Put your hands up, make 'em touch (Make it real loud) A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E (Make it real loud) Put your hands up, make 'em touch A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E (Make it real loud) Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch A-R-T-P-O-P
1) you can actually understand the lyrics in this 2) his voice and style of doing this makes it so much better and it's less creepy. 3) Gaga is great but this is surely the best cover of it.
david williams wow o.o chill, Tooba never said that, Tooba said that this is the best cover of Applause, besides, if Tooba died then how will Tooba watch the video -.-
Don't get me wrong because this is an amazing rendition of the song, but Gaga just makes the song one to remember and never forget.. Whether you like her or not it doesn't matter
When a cover has a slow climb to 1 million views, you know it's a great cover because it didn't get it's views from the hype of the original song. It made it's climb off of word of mouth. So congrats, Sam, Yasmeen, and Jason.
I loved Lady Gaga's Applause for the original tune, but the actual song was too upbeat in my opinion. THIS IS HOW I IMAGINED THE SONG IF IT WERE PERFECT. IT'S BEAUTIFUL
You guys have real talent. I honestly can't think of anything wrong. I like the fact that you sound clearer than the original artist, so I don't have to look up the lyrics to figure it out. Great job!
For some reason all his music videos make my heart feel weird (in a good way) and makes me want to get up and start jumping up and dancing and singing along :)
Jeff Koons is an artist who was born decades before Gaga, and is known for his bizarre sculptures. He’s one of the many artists collaborating with her on ARTPOP’s transmedia experience. He ended up creating the cover for ARTPOP. One second she’s an artist, then suddenly she’s a piece of Jeff Koons artwork: A popular interpretation of this line is that she is saying “kunst”, the German word for “art”. Once an artie, now the art. Since Gaga has a thing for German, this double meaning is likely intentional.
These guys deserve a platform than they already have!!...Amazing and real talent....Awesome...Beautiful...i could go all day talking about how beautiful these people are...
this cover is excellent, but I'm so sick of people saying how covers are better than the originals. Without the originals, there would be nothing to cover...Gaga is one of the great modern artists so don't disrespect.
Disrespect? So I can't say my opinion? Ok, without Lady Gaga we would not have this cover. Definitely true but I'm sorry I prefer this version to the original and by far.
Sami Chaudhury I prefer this more than the original. Sometimes the original just doesn't cut it and a different singer makes it different and exciting and plus in covers people put their own twist on it. I don't like Gaga in the first place and it's not really disrespect cause everyone has an opinion.
Sam’s covers are not only better than the originals, they are the best. Love watching his smiling eyes too when he talks. They are so magical. Makes me smile every time :D
Worldwideex Understandable, and I respect your opinion. Sam did an amazing job and I really like this cover, but gaga also gives her fans variety by offering different approaches to live performances. For example, Gaga's performance of Applause on Sukkiri. She took a 140 bpm song and slowed it down with only piano and vocals to create a completely different atmosphere.
I have never seen such an awesome cover of Lady Gaga's Applause not until Sam Tsui amazed me and made jaw dropped with his rendetion. Sam, you are amazing!
I just noticed that you say "scream and cheer for me" instead of "cheer and scream for me." Doesn't matter though, I still enjoy it. it is YOUR cover after all! :)
I like this because of 2 things 1. His voice matches the tone so freakin much better than gaga 2. The video is not terrifying and not out of this galaxy awkward
Yuri!!!on ice fans (mostly Viktor's fans becuz of MS-MV's beautiful amv about Viktor,anyways)ALERT!I REAPEAT ALERT!YURI ON ICE(VIKTOR) FANS ARE TAKING OVER THE COMMENT SECTION!RULE THE WORLD VIKTOR idk what i just said but anyways...I LOVE YOU SO MUCH VIKTOR BAE MY LOVE,HAWT ABS AND BOOTY ;)
Hey Sam. I don't know if you will ever read this but if you do happen to come across it, just know that you are an amazing artist. I love love love your covers and you truly make my day a better one. If you could do a cover of Daughtry's Waiting For Superman, that'd be awesome. It's an amazing song and I believe you'd make it even better!! :-)
Hi Sam, I met you in Dallas after your concert - it was awesome! I've got a question though - why wasn't kurt hugo schneider anywhere?? :( I missed him - I hope you are touring in europe (germany!!) soon ♥
We appreciate that YOI fans are visiting Sam's video to check his cover but it's totally rude when some of you leave comments saying that you prefer to see Viktor dance to it than to see Sam sing. This is Sam's video so back off! It's also annoying when you point out that you are the reason why the video is getting views. I mean, c'mon, Sam's video had more or less 4M views even before the YOI fans visited and a lot of the dedicated Samily are still watching years after he posted this. Give him and his fans the credit they deserve!
Sam you know your covers always make me so happy! You're always on point! Keep it up! Not going to say it's better than the original because I love them both equally! (Shameless self promotion time! I rant...alot...and also...CUPCAKES!)
Honestly, I hate the original video. I won't play it again. I wonder what is good with this song and video. But when I saw your video. WOW.. Sam.. I truly just understand the beauty. This is how the song should be released from the first time. You bring out the best from the song. Wonderful project! I will definitely subscribe!
This cover is so well done, it needs some
Applause
u just made my day 😂😂
FistOfShadows OMFL I LOVE PUNS THAT WAS PUNDERFUL
👏👏👏
Something like that. :)
👌
Rarely does a song send actual chills down my spine. Very well done.
Same
Same
It doesn't send chills to me, but it makes me feel alive and excited and that rarely happens. This cover is epic!
I heard this cover through a yuri on ice amv and fell in love! 😍
Same
Just A Crybaby ME TOO
Sammmme
Same
I know right? That was a great amv to watch, so on point.
*Lyric*
I stand here waiting for
You to bang the gong
To crash the critic saying
Is it right or is it wrong?
If only fame had an I. V.
Baby, could I bear
Being away from you, I
Found the vein, put it in here
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
I've overheard your theory
"Nostalgia's for geeks!"
I guess, sir, if you say so
Some of us just like to read
One second I'm a Koons then
Suddenly the Koons is me
Pop culture was in art
Now art's in pop culture, in me!
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
Touch, touch
Touch, touch now
I live for the applause, applause, applause
I live for the applause-plause
Live for the applause-plause
Live for the way that you cheer and scream for me
The applause, applause, applause
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
Give me that thing that I love
(I'll turn the lights out)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
(Make it real loud)
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch
A-P-P-L-A-U-S-E
(Make it real loud)
Put your hands up, make 'em touch, touch
A-R-T-P-O-P
Viktor skated really well to this song 😍😍😍😍
i saw that before coming here hehe
I saw him too.That video was awesome!
me 3! I watched that amv like 100 times in a day
Praowy -Queen of Raw Fish sameee
lol true.
Sam Tsui's angelic voice+Viktor Nikiforov's majestic skating
This,my friends, is the formula for a perfect AMV.
Did you discover that an AMV like that does exist?
The violinist and guitarist were both incredible!:)
This is just taking it to a whole new level. This is art.
His voice.
His smile.
His jawline.
I think I'm in love
~the Bloodbending Dumbo Fangirl
the thirst is real I see.
Kalyani Gopal Indeed he is
Astrid HADDOOFFERSON "his jawline" so I'm not alone haha
Rancune D. NO YOUR NOOTT XDD WOOHOO
Kalyani Gopal I EFFING KNOW RIGHT
I love how he opens it with a violin and just a very generally softer, more gentle sound. It provides for an EPIC techy beat jump in!
This is the only version of Applause I can stand listening to until the end. Love you Sam Tsui!
same with me
I see alot if people saying its better than the original I think both are very different and equally as good
Same!
Yes!
I am a huge GAGA fan and a lot of people can't do her songs justice BUT YOU ARE AMAZING AND JUST ROCKED THIS SONG!!!!!
I love when Sam say "Nostalgia's for geeks" ( 1:34-1:36 ) ♥
i loved it too today when i hear that song mp3 i made it suddenly as i save on my head :D
1) you can actually understand the lyrics in this
2) his voice and style of doing this makes it so much better and it's less creepy.
3) Gaga is great but this is surely the best cover of it.
Tooba Bahadar You got that right!
david williams Dang, chill. She never said that.
david williams wow o.o chill, Tooba never said that, Tooba said that this is the best cover of Applause, besides, if Tooba died then how will Tooba watch the video -.-
david williams She never said that, so ... [CENSORED]
Tooba Bahadar yes defo less creepy
Don't get me wrong because this is an amazing rendition of the song, but Gaga just makes the song one to remember and never forget.. Whether you like her or not it doesn't matter
The voice and the instrumentals are impressive!! Great piece of art :) I enjoyed it Greets from Belgium!
Leuk!
yey België haha xp
Selam Türkiye
I think the musicians deserve more recognition
LOL
it happened thanks to victor xD
It already has more than 4M views even before the YOI fans came 😉
When a cover has a slow climb to 1 million views, you know it's a great cover because it didn't get it's views from the hype of the original song. It made it's climb off of word of mouth. So congrats, Sam, Yasmeen, and Jason.
This is better than the orginal. In my opinion. His melody makes it sound like the song was made for this tone.
Exactly
Agreeded
Gaga is gagging and wishing she came up with this version....
@@GRomance0804 no, not at all. The original is incredibly popular, she is definitely happy with what she made.
So true 😊
Amazing!
The relaxing and soothing approach never fails. It's just.... fucking chills.
I loved Lady Gaga's Applause for the original tune, but the actual song was too upbeat in my opinion. THIS IS HOW I IMAGINED THE SONG IF IT WERE PERFECT. IT'S BEAUTIFUL
Kana Ren I agree with you
his voice is just AWESOME isn't it😁even my mom dancing along
Well, it is a pop/dance song, but this version is DOPE. 😍😍😍👏👏👏
Watching the Yuri On Ice fandom flood in.
True true..
OH my wow. So im not the only one XD haha I came here after a Viktor Amv
😏
We're everywhere.
Hehe... sorry about that...
this violin is giving me life 🎻🎶👏
Amazing!!!! I could listen to this over and over again!!
Beautiful Sam mind blowing
Nice name and profile ;)
I've got to say, Sam Tsui.
I love you. Like no crap, I freaking love you.
I live to watch Sam and other talented TH-cam musicians gain the applause they deserve.
I found this cover through a Yuri!!! On Ice amv, and I just had to find it. I plan to use this for my own edit in the future. May I?
Neko-chan me too
Sj Dj ARMY
Sj Dj Jimiiiiiiiin.
By just face
Me too
First song, I've heard of him and I never clicked the subscribe button any faster
You guys have real talent. I honestly can't think of anything wrong. I like the fact that you sound clearer than the original artist, so I don't have to look up the lyrics to figure it out. Great job!
Violin always makes everything better.
+laughing Hawk I doubt it improves domestic abuse.
IMakeThings I don't think that's what they were trying to say...
For some reason all his music videos make my heart feel weird (in a good way) and makes me want to get up and start jumping up and dancing and singing along :)
my favorite cover on youtube
God. This version is sooo much better than the original! I'm really impressed!
Whaaaaaaat! This was amazing!!!! Added to favorites after the first chorus. You rock!!
3:00 Omg FANTASTIC ♥
is it sad I love this more than the original 0-0
Mads b I do too •_•
Not sure if by liking your comment i agree that it's sad or if i'm supporting you... But eather way i love this song!
Me too, I like this way more
I love both. I admire so much Gaga and this is masterpiece. Think she is very proud of this cover.
I like Lady Gaga's applause… but I LOVE this one..
Jeff Koons is an artist who was born decades before Gaga, and is known for his bizarre sculptures. He’s one of the many artists collaborating with her on ARTPOP’s transmedia experience.
He ended up creating the cover for ARTPOP. One second she’s an artist, then suddenly she’s a piece of Jeff Koons artwork:
A popular interpretation of this line is that she is saying “kunst”, the German word for “art”. Once an artie, now the art.
Since Gaga has a thing for German, this double meaning is likely intentional.
Kunst is also dutch.
Means art too.
I dont hear it in this song though?
YURI ON ICE!!!!!!!!!!!
yeahh!
sarah ¿DE QUÉ ANIME ES TU IMAGEN DE PERFIL?? what is the anime in your profile?
Yeeees!
❤
Viktor brought too many YoI fans here lol.
lol, me too
jιнyυn ĸιм indeed
MY FELLOW ARMY! Hello!
- Lᴜsᴛ ™ Maybe that's not such a bad thing ^♡^;
Me too
OMG I HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THIS!!!
All the APPLAUSE goes to Sam Tsui for making this beautiful cover!!
This is an awesome cover Sam...you rock!
this is seriously the most amazing cover of this song! i can't believe I'm just seeing and hearing this now! GREAT JOB TheSamTsui
These guys deserve a platform than they already have!!...Amazing and real talent....Awesome...Beautiful...i could go all day talking about how beautiful these people are...
This is fun because your cover is like 10,000 times better than the original.
I'd never like this song until now.
this cover is excellent, but I'm so sick of people saying how covers are better than the originals. Without the originals, there would be nothing to cover...Gaga is one of the great modern artists so don't disrespect.
Disrespect? So I can't say my opinion? Ok, without Lady Gaga we would not have this cover. Definitely true but I'm sorry I prefer this version to the original and by far.
Sami Chaudhury I prefer this more than the original. Sometimes the original just doesn't cut it and a different singer makes it different and exciting and plus in covers people put their own twist on it. I don't like Gaga in the first place and it's not really disrespect cause everyone has an opinion.
Sam’s covers are not only better than the originals, they are the best.
Love watching his smiling eyes too when he talks. They are so magical. Makes me smile every time :D
Worldwideex Understandable, and I respect your opinion. Sam did an amazing job and I really like this cover, but gaga also gives her fans variety by offering different approaches to live performances. For example, Gaga's performance of Applause on Sukkiri. She took a 140 bpm song and slowed it down with only piano and vocals to create a completely different atmosphere.
I am here because of Yuri on Ice #Victor
Water Lily Yes me too jajaja :'v
Water Lily SAME
Water Lily Yeah!
*Squeals* 6 months late but still Viktor!!
Am I the only one who found the Yuri on ice video after this
I have never seen such an awesome cover of Lady Gaga's Applause not until Sam Tsui amazed me and made jaw dropped with his rendetion. Sam, you are amazing!
woah this is good
Finding this nearly 2 years later and I can't stop hitting replay. Sounds way better than the original
This song is such as elegant version of Applause! I can't say which one I like better.
wow speachless
I just noticed that you say "scream and cheer for me" instead of "cheer and scream for me." Doesn't matter though, I still enjoy it. it is YOUR cover after all! :)
I thought I was the only one who noticed that xD
Great cover indeed
i love how you add your own style to the rhythm and to the way you sing the song.
I just don't want to listen to the original one for not being disappointed.
This is so magical. I love it so much.
you slick semi emo huh?
Say what?
+Doe Eyes you kno kinda on the fence emo?
No.
+Doe Eyes so you strait up emo?
I heard this cover yesterday and omg..... I can't stop hearing it! The instruments takes the song to a whole new level.
I like this because of 2 things 1. His voice matches the tone so freakin much better than gaga 2. The video is not terrifying and not out of this galaxy awkward
So if something is weird it's automatically bad?
There are two kinds of weird, good weird like unique and bad weird like disturbing weird like just look at the video it freaks me out
Primus Maximus i like how you replied to a reply on your 2 month old comment
And why should you give a shit?
Ah. I understand.
this is the best cover of applause :D
the keyboard , the violin and the great voice. amazing.
Yuri!!!on ice fans (mostly Viktor's fans becuz of MS-MV's beautiful amv about Viktor,anyways)ALERT!I REAPEAT ALERT!YURI ON ICE(VIKTOR) FANS ARE TAKING OVER THE COMMENT SECTION!RULE THE WORLD VIKTOR
idk what i just said but anyways...I LOVE YOU SO MUCH VIKTOR BAE MY LOVE,HAWT ABS AND BOOTY ;)
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I LOVE EVERYONE IN Yuri On Ice!!! (except for JJ, jk. He's alright)
ESPECIALLY YURIO
who else is here from Yuri on ice? No one. ok 😳😄😄😄 #victorisbae
Yoooo, me tiene loca ese animé y llegué aquí por el Amv que me encanta ❤
#victorisbae
Me ^^
Me, too!
I really love this version, it's suit to Victor !
+吳思穎 viktor es hermoso ❤
this is the best cover 4 samy he killed it i don't hear the original at all he made it his own this song is linked to my soul ,luv u sami u r terrific
Hey Sam. I don't know if you will ever read this but if you do happen to come across it, just know that you are an amazing artist. I love love love your covers and you truly make my day a better one. If you could do a cover of Daughtry's Waiting For Superman, that'd be awesome. It's an amazing song and I believe you'd make it even better!! :-)
This cover whas also used at so you think you dance as background music lol I just found it BEAUTIFUL♥
Holy fuhhh, this had no business being this excellent. This is soo good
Hi Sam, I met you in Dallas after your concert - it was awesome! I've got a question though - why wasn't kurt hugo schneider anywhere?? :( I missed him - I hope you are touring in europe (germany!!) soon ♥
This is def your best cover yet
I luv that song!
Is it just me or is he, like, the sweetest person ever?
Sam you are incredible, please never stop singing
yuri on ice ❤
haru fezo YES
OMG me too :)
YESSSSSS
haru fezo yesss
YEAH!
This is so beautiful
this still gave me goosebumps eventhough i already hear it many times
25... 31...? idek how much times i've been listening this.
I know literally everyone is saying this but I saw this on a Yuri!!! On Ice video and instantly fell in love with your voice. I love this. Keep it up!
I still think this is one of the greatest cover ever. Ive watched it a million times over the years.
very rarley does the cover sound better than the original song. Very beautifully done
Amazing!!!! Your voice is extraordinary!!!
Chica are u mad at me
Sam,I hate to admit it but you bring me to tears everytime I hear this song!
We appreciate that YOI fans are visiting Sam's video to check his cover but it's totally rude when some of you leave comments saying that you prefer to see Viktor dance to it than to see Sam sing. This is Sam's video so back off! It's also annoying when you point out that you are the reason why the video is getting views. I mean, c'mon, Sam's video had more or less 4M views even before the YOI fans visited and a lot of the dedicated Samily are still watching years after he posted this. Give him and his fans the credit they deserve!
Millet L I second the motion 👊
For some reason it makes me emotional, I mean, it's so intense and fucking awesome! Loving it
This is needlessly epic and I Love it!
Please give vocal lessons ;_;
oh fuck no
Agree !! -_-
i agree !!!
+BlueRosesAJ I know this was 2 years ago, but how on Earth is that rude?
Yes i agree he has a voice of an angel.
WOW that's crazy u can sing PERFECT👏👏👏👏
Incredible.
Thankyou.
Sam you know your covers always make me so happy!
You're always on point!
Keep it up!
Not going to say it's better than the original because I love them both equally!
(Shameless self promotion time! I rant...alot...and also...CUPCAKES!)
I just came home from performing a talent show at my school. And I get to this and I'm just like "I WISH I was that talented"
Just like it... As a Little Monster i do can say it you just made it worth it! Really nice job! Congrats!!!
Victor Nikiforov is goals
👌👌👌💯💯💯🔥🔥🔥🇷🇺🇷🇺🇷🇺
Honestly, I hate the original video. I won't play it again. I wonder what is good with this song and video.
But when I saw your video. WOW.. Sam.. I truly just understand the beauty.
This is how the song should be released from the first time.
You bring out the best from the song. Wonderful project! I will definitely subscribe!
i think so too! i don't like lady gaga, but this cover is so fantastic!
Hellno! Gaga is the best!
As a smart audience, I will only choose what is good for me.
Sally Ayumi sorry, i just replied to wrong comment. i tried to reply somebody who said something against his nose. forget about it. so sorry.
You see in this case it's not fair to the artist that wrote the lyrics so give some credit to gaga
This is sensational 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
it’s better than the original song 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
thank you for this amazing cover 🌹
Freaking awesome guys! I love it more than the original. . . .
Same
Braxton Everheart True dat
Gives me chills every time D: god its just so amazing.
Braxton Everheart yes :D
Amazing voice =)
I simply love your voice, love this song and this cover is the best I heard so far. Keep up the great work.
Es genial !! Simplemente lo amé... *-* Cantas wow sorprendente !!! :D saludos desde Costa Rica
I just love your covers so much 😍
Every cover by Sam Tsui is amazing. But this cover.... can't describe by words. Sam makes every song perfect. U r always in my ❤️. U r amazing....
I literally love u hahaha. It was nice meeting u at vidcon bro