James Blake - Retrograde (Live On Letterman)
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- James Blake - Retrograde (Live On Letterman)
Assume Form
The new album by James Blake. Out now.
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Lyrics
You're on your own
In a world you've grown
Few more years to go
Don't let the hurdle fall
So be the girl you loved
Be the girl you loved
I'll wait
So show me why you’re strong
Ignore everybody else
We're alone now
I'll wait
So show me why you’re strong
Ignore everybody else
We’re alone now
Suddenly I'm hit
It's the starkness of the dawn
And your friends are gone
And your friends won’t come
So show me where you fit
So show me where you fit
I'll wait
So show me why you're strong
Ignore everybody else
We’re alone now (We’re alone now)
I'll wait (We’re alone now)
(We’re alone now)
(We’re alone now)
I'll wait (We’re alone now)
(We’re alone now)
(We’re alone now)
(We’re alone now)
(We’re alone now)
Suddenly I'm hit
It's the starkness of the dawn
And your friends are gone
And your friends won’t come
So show me where you fit
So show me where you fit
#JamesBlake
James is a saxophone manifested into a person.
Hahaha :')
Smerkuh Perfect
+Smerkuh Haha! True. But it's "saxophone" lol.
Couldn't agree more
Yaaaaaassss
Not many artists sound this damn good live. Holy shit his voice is true.
Victoria Legrand is also as good live as on record
Wanted to say just that.
And when he repeats "we're alone now" i instantly get goosebumps
I was at that moment in the song when I came across this comment that's 10 years old.. i was thinking the same thing.
The most elegant voice of our times. Blue velvet.
Very elegant statement.
The echoes of "we're alone now" are infinitely beautifully haunting. GENIUS!
i was there, about 3 rows from the front.
the bass was incredible - his performances are something that need to be felt as much as heard.
haha thats so cool. cant even imagine
how is it possible that his live performance sounds just like a recorded song on cd, too F'n amazing!
lip synching?
+AlienBusDriver1 it's called actually talent.
MsANAIT its called actually sarcasm
Huy Le I'm saying
Yeah, his Godspeed on Fallon is also 99% true to the recording. So crazy.
It's hard to tell at the time, but I have a feeling... when this time of music has passed, people will look back and remember James Blake fondly, and new generations will be able to relate to his messages. Fantastic.
Well said
I LOVE THE WAY HE GROOVES!! Damn! lol. Makes me want to move to the UK and marry him! His rhythm is ON point.
That's very interesting that you caught that. I did also and yes I would like to marry him as well shhhh don't tell anyone lol
Sounds of desperation, uncertainty, confusion, love slain, zero hope, and passion! All the ingredients that create Soul. It doesn't matter what your Nationality is, most of us have it! Some more than others, and only a few can radiate it vocally. James Blake confuses your stereotypical senses to remind us we're all one!!
In other words, pretty good song :)
Listening in 2021 like this came out last week. He voice is amazing..
in 2022 same
In 3024, still incredible. 👽
in 2022 same...it sounds new every time i listen ...i luv his music 🎶🎶🎶
In 2023 nothing changed since 2013
Best song I've heard in soooo long. Damn this guy is good
Ditto.
Its even better live, trust me
Unfortunately he doesn't have many songs as good as this one. I only really enjoy like 3 of them.
@@ultimatewick your opinion. I find most of music great. Personal favorites being Are You Even Real?, Overgrown, Mile High, Say What You Will, I Am Sold, Wilhelm Scream, I Never Learnt To Share, Limit to Your Love, Unluck, Measurements, Into The Red
@@ultimatewick man, I daresay I only don't like 1 or 2 of his songs. Most of them are killer.
This made him a lot of fans even people there are not attracted by this kind of music cause hes soooo good, voice and live construction of a unique sound
Well said
Dude has amazing tone.
Yes he does and great range too!
His voice is pretty in perfection, I'd really pay to see him live in concert
3:00 an artist. He truly loves music, just by the look of this performance. Amazing.
this is where i discovered him, saw this on tv when it aired, the next day went and bought his album.deadass no bs.10 years lm still in awe of his voice. PUT SOME MF RESPECT ON THAT MANS NAME. it honestly makes me cry. love from KANSAS CITY, KANSAS USA
lovely to see some US folks appreciating our English talent - Blake is a genius and this song is amazeballs. I've been messing about with my synths for years and have never come up with anything approaching this brilliance - but that's why he's sold a truckload of records and I'm still sitting in my music hut!
I love the way James Blake groove to his own sound. I got to have it!
get the album. it's crazy...
Ikr, it's so ......sexy and simple
Even though its old, I'm vibin to this song sooo much right now
Took the words out of my mouth, only 7 years earlier lol
I'm still vibin 😊
This young man is amazing. Something about this song that hits the core of person. I cry every time...
Same. Every time
It’s the fact that his voice is studio ready for a live audience 🥰🥰🥰 my ears are in love
his voice is beautiful and soulful loved it
Yass I agree
I love artists that just loop themselves like that and then just jam.
Skillz. 🎶🎧😌
I don't think I've seen someone manifest soul with such an ease. This man conjures up some very soulful tones without showing almost any expression.
he's a phenomenal singer. it's refreshing to know he sounds exactly the same as on his studio recorded songs as he is live.
I was Absolutely Blown away by this Performance.. So beyond Magnificent, even more POWERFUL Than the Original Studio Recording... That Speaks Volumes and is a Testament to you and your Bandmates.. ✊🏿💯💯💯
This song has a real sinister feel to it, like the phantom on the organ. Love it!
His voice is alluring
Still one of my favourite live TV performances of any artist - almost 10 years on.
drummer went hard on this. what a beast
The UK Has Great Music, James Is A Perfect Example Of That.
HOW TF AM I ONLY SEEING THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME. AMAZING!
Whoa. I haven't been rendered speechless from such raw talent in....forever....
Absolutly underrated!
Amazing Voice
The first time he says, "We're alone now." In that deep voice...My heart races...It's like falling in love.
This video looks so dated, but the song was and still sounds ahead of its time!! Brilliance!
Dang....he is amazing. Love his voice.....some baby making music right there.
Still a brilliant live performance. 🎶🎧😌💙
I heard this song song on the Lianne La Havas station on Pandora and have been trying to find it. Finally! I've been dying to hear it again.
god his voice gives me chills
It gives me chills why can't morden music be more mixed like this and with more talent than the auto tuned over bassy hits and distorted Vocals
I saw him live. It was flawless, on top of that he's so humble. Blake is going to go far.
Some artist have the ability to glide straight past your entrances and pierce your soul. Hes one of them. This has repeat status credibility as far as I'm concerned
There are two things I'm envious of: Incredible knowledge and musical talent. Just listening to this gives me goosebumps and sweaty palms
I was crying before he even started singing
Can't. Stop. Playing. This. Song! So so beautiful. Masterful live performance.
agreeeeeeed.. seeing him for the third time tonight!
Omg those low notes get me!!! Hell yes! You got it dude! 2:09 is what makes me a woman.
My god to this day, it's still so fresh
His voice has so much soul
I would have lost my shit in the crowd no lie
+Raymond Curry I would have lost my shirt too
+Raymond Curry lol trust
+halfhigh opi
pkikkkop nephew o8i90
Who you telling!
he’s so talented he deserves more recognition
I'm scared he's even better live, I just saw him in Paris tonight, no words.
2023... New York, USA still vibing to this song ❤
His voice is so phenomenal!!! My God!! what talent... One of the best I have ever heard, can't stop listening...
There should be a like button for comments. I am so agreeing with most of the commentary. I was watching HBO and heard this song. It immediately caught my attention and I immediately downloaded it. His voice is so mature and sexy. It's got some deep down, make you close your eyes and do a stank face, grit and funk and soul. I'm all in.
He's everything just everything and these lyrics are gospel!
Unbelievable. I keep coming back to this
I rarely see James Blake so well-dressed. This vid is very important
I'm laughing so hard at your comment and it's quarter to 3 AM. He always has some sort of questionable shirt on lmao
***** by questionable did you mean like this? 😂😂 40.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltgv5gqbk31ql4w22o1_400.png
Diana Mariska YES but I've seen worse on him than that. He better be lucky that he has a nice face lmao
he sounds just like he does on the album. incredible voice. so hauntingly beautiful. ugh just LOVE james blake!
Man James Blake will have me crying like a woman quick yo...music from the heavens.
These UK male artists never cease to amaze me. Real singers.
Elton John
George Michael
Boy George
Sam Smith
Daley
Leo Kalyan
James Blake live sounds just like the CD
hauntingly good
Also, Dave is goat, legend, icon etc...
I dont know... but I always crying at part when he sing "And your friends now gone, and your friends wont come"...
I was nervous about listening to the live version thinking it might kill the song for me but it just made me love him more
When someone said, "I'm going to hum part of the song..." and then the world changes, and humming becomes the highest form of music ever.
I like how at the end of the performance Letterman asks Rob what instrument he's playing
My God this may just be one of the most beautiful voices I have ever heard
this gives me goosebumps
the power and control he has over his voice is just mesmerizing. so much love
just saw him in barcelona , outstanding favorite of the whole primavera festival
Just heard this on the pilot for HBO's LeftOvers.... this is amazing, rich, and elegant! Well done!
best live performance of the song
Fucking Letterman at the end... "That was nice... Yeah that was lovely..."
Chilling performance.
I first heard this song in The Leftovers Season one trailer. Didn't hear it again until I just randomly found it on TH-cam. It's a great song.
This songs gives me goosebumps and tears in my eyes very damn time. Gold
I fell in love with song the first time I watched him perform it here on Letterman❤ The same feeling every time❤ I come back every year for this live🧡🧡🧡😌MAGICAL✨️
I usually don't like live versions of songs bcause the artist always does something different with it, BUT OMG, James Blake did this song justice!!! He sounds just like the recorded version, Love this song, so powerful and somber and sad at the same time. NICE job!!
Is prince feeling up michael in your profile pic?
Brian Belcher 😂😂😂😂😂
I love James Blake his voice is like Magic OMG
I just love hearing this live.
Pure and utter perfection.
Meu Deus 😱 que voz. Sensacional 👏👏
All I have to say is Wow! I'm blown away.
This is literally the best male vocals I've ever heard live thank you for giving us your voice
Rhye also kills it as a male singer
How how how. I have listened to his music for years and I still don't get it. How does he have such a rich and soulful black voice. His talent is beyond words.
Sounds amazing even better live ❤❤
I love this song.. I was not expecting him to look like he does. His voice is heaven...
Watching the Left Overs and heard this jam and had to Shazam it. Nice!
Heard this song while watching The Gabby Douglas story, Googled it, found it and I can't. Stop. Listening...this guy is Amazing!!!!!
I love his voice!!
I heard this yesterday for the first on "Chill FM" on the way to Bear Lake, Utah, driving thru Logan Canyon. This song was very fitting for the relaxing drive thru that area. I had to pull over and write this song down.
I want to die listening to his heavenly humming.
Ya i love this humming 😍😍😍
me too... if that happened i'd die in peace
His voice is outta this world.
He's a huge D'angelo fan and you can definitely see and hear the influence.
It would be nice to hear D’Angelo make some synth-heavy music like this.
Omg. Hr freaking sounds so mother FREAKING dope!!! The vocals live are currently unmatched by MANY!!!! MAGNITUDES
The best white soul singers from this generation come from Britain...Amy Winehouse, Adele, Sam Smith, James Blake
Julie NYC 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
You can't blame another country for America's problems. I think you'll find Britain does not have anywhere near the problem of prejudice as the US does so somewhere along the line you have to start blaming yourselves.
except for james blake, this list kinda suck.
Yeah shittynlidt list. unless you buy smash hits
@Julie NYC Wow no, no no no no nooope. That's a very ignorant comment to make. Britain has most absolutely definitely given its very large share of gross into the world with the colonisation of many many countries. Most countries have positive and negative contributions to the world. But do not think that because Britain has a decent role in general media that there is not more underneath that.
Christ this is the best I've heard him live on here. Richness. 😩😍
Like a boss James !! Why can't i sing like you aaggghhh
IRA!
Just genius.. An angel fallen.. Amazing and so sensitive ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This is amazing. Honestly this is true art