Sam Smith - Writing's on the Wall (At The BBC)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ก.พ. 2025
- Performing the James Bond theme that won him an Oscar at his very own show on the BBC, presented by Fearne Cotton.
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I love how the audience is just entranced by his voice. When I saw him live, it was like I was stunned and not able to move or do anything but watch in awe.
You are so lucky.. I wanna see him live as well.., 😭
I think I would be entranced too
Goosebumps every time
This! I had the same experience.
Same
After 4 years, rewatched and listened to this song, still got goosebump when Sam sings : For you, I have to risk it all....This guy is legends.
Yeah he sang one of the best theme ever made.
Everybody’s mesmerized by Smith’s voice skills, but I’m equally mesmerized by the orchestra’s music skills.
He sings so effortlessly, truly amazing!
Diyora Akhmedova yes, but trust me. He is focused af, this song is incredibly hard 😭 he was so stressed while Oscars tho 😭
You can see his him focusing when he intentionally drop his jaw as he sing high notes to make them 100% relaxed)
i feel stupid saying the same thing u did but i agree lol smh
😊😂❤😢😂🎉ㆍㅣ@@Oskar-nm7pg
I'd love to say that this is one of the most beautiful "James Bond" theme-songs that I'd ever heard.
Definitely. A well-deserved Oscar win for sure.
After golden eye
Agree 💕
So true
Well I have a soft spot for "The World Is Not Enough"
appreciation for the absolutely amazing orchestra who never fail to do a flawless job
True, pure perfection!!!!
BBC Concert Orchestra
One of my favorite parts is the low brass when they get a little solo
I appreciate this type of audience, they let the artist showcase his/her artistry and not flood the sound with their cheers or screams or try to record every single thing that happens on stage!
His voice is unbelievable. And the orchestra sounds amazing.
Edit: Their voice*
i'm the 2020th like!!!! so proud for no reason!!
Then you should hear the same song by Conchita Wurst!
THEIR voice
@@hala-tf6zt I made this comment two years ago. Back then, I had no idea Sam Smith identified as non-binary, and I think they only talked about this subject in 2019. I meant no disrespect.
@@marcelafranca2323 oh sorry . i didn't notice that . i just wanted to remind you ❤
The very best James Bond theme song I’ve heard. I’ve listened to this over and over again. It’s captivating.
I keep going back to it. Makes tears come to my eyes. Sam Smith had the most beautiful voice and all his songs are Oscar wins.
And Adele skyfall
Sky fall Adele
how??
how can someone sing exactly like the studio version????
is he really a human???
or superhuman??
TTD: Time To Draw He doesn’t over auto tune
He sings this live! Can't you hear the difference??
Are you stupid? The audio is processed, auto tuned and corrected in the editing before they upload the clip on youtube. Madonna did the same thing on her terrible Eurovision performance.
@@sa.t.2507 I am very sorry but you are wrong. Sam Smith has a gorgeous, outstanding voice like no other. He doesn't use autotune, hits every SINGLE note PERFECTLY and even adds a bit of a spice by changing a small piece of the song live. You are my friend, once again, very wrong if you think that Sam uses a slightest pitch of autotune.
Listen to Dimash ( sos, opera #2, hello).
The BBC’s orchestra is always stunning. Some of the best in the business.
his voice is incredible
my only critique what in 70s hell is he styled like.
Sammy Hastings it doesn't matter, his voice tone and vocal range is to die for
hes a falsetto cheater.
And he doesn’t like his own voice. 😏
@@Jannat-f1q you should know by now not to say he say they
literally crying, their voice was amazing here and the orchestra was breathtakingly beautiful. one of my favourite songs ever. perfection.
It's a duet but only the woke know that truth
@@ethangarcia854the commenter is simply using the pronoun Sam chose. It‘s just a respectful gesture.
@@bachelorette2209that's not really relevant. we're just complementing Sam for the performance. I don't understand why we can't just leave opinions aside and respect the artistry. im tired of hearing the word "woke" in places that don't even make sense.
His* he's not more than one person.
Wait..I only see one person singing, I’m confused
Sam Smith could sing about mitosis and it'd still be beautiful.
Truee XD
Are you kidding me; if Sam Smith had written a song about mitosis I wouldn't have failed biology in high school!
Cassandra P I don't know what that is but I agree!!!
I can't believe you just said that...
Roger Moore I guess you'd know Roger you were the worst Bond ever.
Producers: ok let's get the auto tune in here
Sam: I am the auto tune
i am iron man
They tried to auto tune it and the computer was just like "I'm chillin' bro."
Exactly. He has a naturally built-in auto-tune. Sam Smith is pure talent. ❤️❤️❤️
totally agreed with you and Sam is the auto tone surely wowww cannot believe he just sung a whole song with no auto tune or other techs... he is a pure monster in a good wayyy wowwww again hahaha 👏👏👏😎😎😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
My my.. I'm always amazed by the way he manages to sound so similar to the album versions or even better in live performances
Ana Fonseca Couldn't agree more ❤
Cause he’s so good he doesn’t need all that editing most singers do, he sounds good in studio and live because it’s his actual voice
Just like Adele
Love this version of Sam. Simple genius and making it all look just so easy.
Thanks for speaking up. I also like this "version" of Sam better
yes.agreed.👍💯
His voice is like liquid gold👌✨
aisha yahya kamil yazss
Liquid?
That is like a statement from Simon Cowell towards Alice in BRT after she sang my funny valentine for the audition
Wow Sam Smith can sing...
He sings so naturally and he sings like angel with wings...he is my inspiration and he's made so many people happy with his wit and smooth and beautiful voice!! He has me under his spell ...who else is under?? ..in 2019?
I agree but it's not he it's them
@@Jax_the_kat44 that's your opinion. Keep your braindead ideology to yourself, while people with real problems acknowledge reality 🙈
He admitted this song is hard to sing, said the key is too high. Well that's a humbling thing to say, even he struggles to singing his own songs lol
He makes Singing that song seem so easy with those beautiful eyes and voice
SimplyMJ did that sound like struggling dude ? Obviously not ,you wanna see struggling go check charlie puth live shows where that guy is almost choking on his own songs 😂
You should listen to James Graham from The Four perform this song!!!
Well it sure doesn't look like it
if he did struggle, i could hardly tell. he's so freaking talented!!
World-class orchestra+ soothing voice+ mature audience = TH-cam Premium
Yesss exactly 🎉🎉
World class voice too
I've been here before
But always hit the floor
I've spent a lifetime runnin'
And I always get away
But with you I'm feeling something
That makes me want to stay
I'm prepared for this
I never shoot to miss
But I feel like a storm is coming
If I'm gonna make it through the day
Then there's no more use in runnin'
This is something I gotta face
[Pre-Chorus]
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
[Chorus]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I wanna feel love run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cause the writing's on the wall
[Verse 2]
A million shards of glass
That haunt me from my past
As the stars begin to gather
And the light begins to fade
When all hope begins to shatter
Know that I won't be afraid
[Pre-Chorus]
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
[Chorus]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I wanna feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cause the writing's on the wall
[Bridge: Instrumental]
The writing's on the wall
[Chorus]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I wanna feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I wanna feel love run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cause the writing's on the wall
Celine Naser thank you for the lyrics. But it’s would you break my fall.
9ce😭
@@tippusultan8173 no it's not
Listen to the studio version
@@tippusultan8173 No, its’ “could”
Who's still listening? The song is sung perfectly, 100% on spot... Is he even human?
They*
@@mephisto1039 did your reply make kevin change his word to they mephisto, did it? stupid
pure talent both him and the orchestra
Total agree
Sam Smith's live Bond theme performance is an awe-inspiring masterpiece. Comments worldwide resonate with admiration for his extraordinary vocal talent and the orchestra's brilliance. It's an unforgettable musical experience.
his voice is actual silk
Nobody can say a single negative thing about this performance! It is perfect!
I prefer the performance of this song on the Graham Norton Show, but we really are splitting hairs.
He looked nervous here though. Understandably because it’s BBC, a huge broadcast plus the fact that it’s a bond theme so you have the BBC entire britain plus bond fanatics peering at you…and also because Sam himself (or themselves) said this one of the songs he finds challenging to sing live. I tried singing this song to my vocal coach and made a couple of mistakes despite having practiced it several times. This song requires power and softness with lots of concentration on hitting and holding the notes correctly as you journey up and down your falsetto and chest voice, not to mention trying your best to give out a consistent vibrato while making sure you “budget” your breathing appropriately. It’s crazy.
Yo sí, su voz es tan perfecta y está tan concentrado en ello que se olvida de su lenguaje corporal y su dominio escénico.. solo se balancea de un lado al otro transmitiendo tensión.
This is how heaven sounds like
Vathnea Toch how do you know this is sound from heaven ? Did you go to heaven ?
Lqmn Ysry That is because his voice sounds beautiful and he is very good singer,P.S. this perfomance is 🔝.
Vathnea Toch 🙂🙂
If I die and I go to Heaven and the angels won't be singing with beautiful voices like this, I will be highly dissapointed.
Lqmn Ysry hes trying to say the song is amazing
This song gives me the chills. Sam Smith has an amazing voice range.
This song is absolutely wonderful, beautifully written, fantastic arrangement and amazing voice - and what a range of voice! This is possibly the best Bond song and is perhaps very underrated.
Thankyou
One of the best bond songs ever. His voice goes under your skin...
He nails this song every single time
Well except that one time at the Oscars
Bryant Gamez he still sounded amazing it just wasn’t his best
Except in the movie.
@@bryantgamez5083 that was just after he had vocal cords surgery
One of my favorite "Bond" songs. They sound just as good live as the studio version.
The comments are so rude, can't believe that in 2023 y'all still haven't learned making fun of a stranger's appearance and making assumptions about their well-being is bullying and none of your business. Not vibing with their new vibe and music, don't listen to it, but don't go spreading hate just because you don't like the way someone looks.
His voice no matter what he does (in his songs and when live) sounds so perfect and natural and I love it 🧡
The fact that his voice remains exactly same is just Spectacular.... Truly a miracle !!
He is one of the rare singers that can sing exactly like the studio version. I got goosebumps.
So effortless. I swear I can play this, and feel like it's the studio cut. Simply amazing.
I miss this version of Sam Smith ☺
This was the comment I was looking for
The self-conscious, self doubtful version? I like the unapologetically queer version 🤩
I prefer the “version” of them that isn’t afraid of being themself even if they risk not being palatable anymore
@@brooke.t.g.r5646 wonderfully said
He will turn to this version soon trust me
If singers were ranked, he's like top top top S rank, in my opinion he is the best singer in the world. Never heard anyone as good as him live
Maverick Garcia i agree completely
Heard of freddie mercury before!!
ahmed gamal i think he was great but cmon Sam gotd it too
He is a great George Michael fan 🙌🙏
Maverick Garcia absolutely agree.. as a singer i always admire his perfect vocal technique, just flawless
Still one of the best live performances ever
What’s the point of doing a studio recording when this man sings exactly like the recorded version 100 % live 🤷♂️❤️
First time I ever heard his beautiful and unique voice, I Immediately said this man has got what it takes to go to the top and stay there. It just getting better and better!!!
This orchestra compliments his voice incredibly well.
So beautiful.
James Graham can also give tribute to this song.
how the hell does he sound so close to the studio version....This is just amazing. Awesome vocals man. He just does this so effortlessly
2021 😌 still love his perfomance
omg I want to see him live
Winona Wu oh my gosh me too
I hope you have managed to catch him in his world tour now.
You must, I thought he was somehow much better in person. It was almost a religious experience.
I saw him a few nights ago in concert and he was beyond amazing! I can’t stress enough how talented he is! Ugh it was so good
genious
No Autotune, pure Talent... This is Sam Smith... Brilliant!!!
This is my best favorite song, best of sam’s art.
Fav bond song. Gave me goose bumps watching at cinema
1:58 is so powerful
His live performances are simply breathtaking. Goosebumps! 💕
This is one of the most beautiful music performances I've ever watched 😲🤩 I still can't believe how beautiful Sam Smith's voice is 😌 it's crazy! I've loved this song since it came out ♥️
I so proud of him! He is one of the greatest singers of all time and he is living a happy part of his life right now 💙💙💙💙
Them* they* they*
Yeah they
@@denhurensohn9276 No, him. Wake up.
Such an amazing, out of this world blazing talent, I have chills all over because his voice octaves, are just superhuman like! He's blessed beyond measure!!!
"Writing's On The Wall"
I've been here before
But always hit the floor
I've spent a lifetime running
And I always get away
But with you I'm feeling something
That makes me want to stay
I'm prepared for this
I never shoot to miss
But I feel like a storm is coming
If I'm gonna make it through the day
Then there's no more use in running
This is something I gotta face
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
[Chorus:]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
A million shards of glass
That haunt me from my past
As the stars begin to gather
And the light begins to fade
When all hope begins to shatter
Know that I won't be afraid
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
[Chorus:]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
The writing's on the wall
[Chorus:]
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
How do I live? How do I breathe?
When you're not here I'm suffocating
I want to feel love, run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
'Cause the writing's on the wall
compressors on the radio tracks doing crazy work, never noticed his lisp until now. insane talent all the same.
The live he did on the graham show was soo perfect. He sung it beautifully👑
I watched a video of someone else singing this live and while i think thier voice, pitch and notes were all good i kept noticing her taking breaths. Came looking for Sam's version and it's exactly whay i thought. Pro singers do so much work on their breathing that you cant really its really noticable back to back. Great work!
Incredible voice - actually one of the best bond themes!
I can only think of Bond taking down Blofeld when I hear this song. This song was so perfect with Spectre. So many Bond songs become inseparable from the movie. The lone exception is LaLD by Wings.
The most wonderful song I ever heard
We all leave a mark on this world when we leave, today I want to leave my mark here and say that I am happy to have been part of the generation that likes good music, music that touches our hearts, today I just want to say that the I love all of us who share this space, this time, this world.
That piano part always gives me chills 😍 His voice is sensational.
Whenever there is a Sam smith hater, make that person listen to the studio version and right after being that person here to make them stfu and acknowledge sam’s amazing voice ... and that’s on PERIOT
Brilliant vocal masterpiece.
Absurdamente maravilhoso! Esplêndido! Magnífico! Perfeito! Música linda, interpretação impecável, orquestra afinadissima! Uooou bravo! 🎶🎶👏👏👏👏
OMG Amazing Sam!!!! This is what the live performance of this song should be! Perfect!
Probably, one of the most evocative Bond Themes ever written and performed...(elypsis)...The name's Spectre.
"It's not a person, it's a place"
my favorite song
What a voice. It’s a voice that can move you to tears. It reminds me that there is beauty in the world. Despite all the pain and sorrow there is beauty. It elevates us
Indeed
THIS IS INCREDIBLE
This song made me fall in love with Sam Smith songs. I'll follow all his album
Can I just say that midnight train is the best song off the new album?
Ashraf Abdillah totally agree!!!! It's pure magic!
All songs r gold!
Ashraf Abdillah I feel like The Thrill Of It All was the best song of the album.
Def!
*If someone sings the same as studio version , that means he doesn't use AUTOTUNE. That means he's a real singer.Periodt.*
How could someone even dislike this... 4 dislikes, seriously?
Simple just the jealous ppl
Wow!!! I got here to see how good he is in a live presentation outside of a studio. This is a talented gentleman, no difference between a live and a studio presentation,he is that good,,Amazing!! It's incredible how easy he can manipulate his voice tone !!! I see a Bright furure for Sam Smith. God bless you!!!!
Nothing from his new self can beat his elegance here. It's not about his sexuality it's about his personality and I miss the old him.
There's just SOMETHIN DIFFERENT about this boy.
That voice, man. Stunning. Absolutely literally amazing.
Anybody noticed while singing this beautiful song, his eyes got watered...I love him ❤️
He looks a lot healthier here. In every way. A gay man. Without all the confusion. Hope he finds himself again. Hes completely lost and f'd up right now by whoevers twisted all his thoughts. Poor guy. Such a beautiful voice. 💜
I’ve been here before
But always hit the floor
I’ve spent a lifetime running
And I always get away
But with you I’m feeling something
That makes me want to stay
Unprepared for this
I never shoot to miss
But I feel like a storm is coming
If I’m going to make it through the day
Then there’s no more use in running
This is something I’ve got to face
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
How do I live?
How do I breathe?
When you’re not here I’m suffocating
I want to feel love
Run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cos the writing’s on the wall
A million shards of glass
That haunt me from my past
As the stars begin to gather
And the light begins to fade
When all hope begins to shatter
Know that I won’t be afraid
If I risk it all
Could you break my fall?
How do I live?
How do I breathe?
When you’re not here I’m suffocating
I want to feel love
Run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cos the writing’s on the wall
The writing’s on the wall
How do I live?
How do I breathe?
When you’re not here I’m suffocating
I want to feel love
Run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
How do I live?
How do I breathe?
When you’re not here I’m suffocating
I want to feel love
Run through my blood
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
For you I have to risk it all
Cos the writing’s on the wall
Thank you !
Probably the best JB song ever! Qualitative live version! 😍
That orchestra tho’ 😍😍😍♥️
RIGHT! Those French horns are SINGING!!!
👏👏👏👏👏
I was transported for other place. Amazing orchestra and brilliant voice.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Podría escuchar a Sam cantar 24/7 y jamás aburrirme! Incredible amazing! I'm so in love with the way he sing, 100% soul!!💛💛💛💛
How can the orchestration ne so close to the studio version ? Absolutely amazing. I have no doubt that this version has not been corrected or auto-tuned.
His voice is smoother than my skin . 😧
Voice so smooth and powerful, you could listen to it forever and never get bored.
Que harmonia maravilhosa! Que lindo!
Oh my goodness, Sam's version live is as good as the recorded version!!! I don't normally like high-pitched male voices but Sam's voice is SUPERB & it must be a very difficult song to sing. And, thanks to Sam, this song is my favourite James Bond song. :-)))
Absolutely perfect ! What a gifted human being.
What a talent
This is thw Sam Smith stuck in my mind., great musicality, very soulful, very demure
the comments here are disgusting. alas this vocal is absolutely incredible i'm so impressed
His performance at the Grammys and the brits was disgusting! Disturbing! vile! 🤢 and his last two music videos! Beyond words.
I just saw him in concert a few nights ago, and trust me he sounds so amazing live. He is so fucking talented and genuine it was an amazing experience x
I can't even describe how much I love his music, his voice, everything
What happened to him? It’s scary what he’s turned into.
He's just himself
it's scary the amount of bigotry that their transition has exposed
@@key2jhs216He wasn’t topping the charts anymore so he had to cheapen himself to get back to the top. He has an amazing gift that shouldn’t be reduced to trashy, over sexualized pop music. No bigotry, just sad to see talent wasted because he still has an emotional, touching voice, but he won’t show case it in his new music I’m sure.
I have never heard him before. He looks normal to me, what do you mean he looked like before?
Это бесподобно!! Голос бога… Сложно отличить от студийной записи… Лучшая песня в Бондиане…
Отличить не сложно. Просто переслушайте как звучат верхние ноты в записи. К сожалению, в живую такого чистого звука без обработки получить не удастся.
He is so adorable and so incredibly talented, how did he sing like that so effortlessly, DAMN
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Gaaaa!!! ... so drawn in... I'm in awe, speechless! God given voice! Thank you!
I've been here before
我也曾如此成就過
But always hit the floor
但最終都失敗落幕
I've spent a lifetime running
我用盡一輩子去逃避
And I always get away
總有辦法置身事外
But with you I'm feeling something
但和你在一起的時候 有種奇妙的感覺
That makes me want to stay
讓我想要安定下來
I'm prepared for this
我已經準備好了
I never shoot to miss
我從不打沒有把握的仗
But I feel like a storm is coming
但這感覺就像是暴風迎面而來
If I'm gonna make it through the day
如果想要以後日子過得好
Then there's no more use in running
那逃避已經沒有必要了
This is something I gotta face
這是我必須要面對的事
If I risk it all
如果我賭上所有
Could you break my fall?
你有辦法阻擋我的墜落嗎
How do I live?
我該如何活下去
How do I breathe?
我該如何呼吸
When you're not here I'm suffocating
當我難受著你卻不在我身邊的時候
I want to feel love, run through my blood
我想要感受愛在血液裡沸騰的感覺
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
這就是我為你而放棄一切的原因嗎
For you I have to risk it all
為了你 我必須豁出所有
Cause the writing's on the wall
因為我怕我無法再陪著你很久
A million shards of glass
成千上萬破碎的玻璃片如同過去的回憶
That haunt me from my past
穿越時空 纏綿著我
As the stars begin to gather
如同群星聚合的夜空裡
And the light begins to fade
光茫逐漸消逝
When all hope begins to shatter
當所有的希望開始破滅
Know that I won't be afraid
我知道我能夠勇敢面對
If I risk it all
如果我賭上所有
Could you break my fall?
你有辦法阻擋我的墜落嗎
How do I live?
我該如何活下去
How do I breathe?
我該如何呼吸
When you're not here I'm suffocating
當我難受著你卻不在我身邊的時候
I want to feel love, run through my blood
我想要感受愛在血液裡沸騰的感覺
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
這就是我為你而放棄一切的原因嗎
For you I have to risk it all
為了你 我必須豁出所有
Cause the writing's on the wall
因為我怕我無法再陪著你很久
The writing's on the wall
我有不祥的預感 我怕我無法再陪著你很久
How do I live?
我該如何活下去
How do I breathe?
我該如何呼吸
When you're not here I'm suffocating
當我難受著你卻不在我身邊的時候
I want to feel love, run through my blood
我想要感受愛在血液裡沸騰的感覺
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
這就是我為你而放棄一切的原因嗎
How do I live?
我該如何活下去
How do I breathe?
我該如何呼吸
When you're not here I'm suffocating
當我難受著你卻不在我身邊的時候
I want to feel love, run through my blood
我想要感受愛在血液裡沸騰的感覺
Tell me is this where I give it all up?
這就是我為你而放棄一切的原因嗎
For you I have to risk it all
為了你 我必須豁出所有
Cause the writing's on the wall
因為我怕我無法再陪著你很久