My husband introduced me to this song not long after we met in December of 2010. He would regularly play it to me, telling me he was the luckiest. We were married on 31.3.18, this was our first dance wedding song. Sadly he gained his angel wings aged just 55 on 9.2.22 and I've been drawn to listen to this tonight, and many other versions of it. I truly was the luckiest to be his wife and to call him my soulmate and partner. Love you and miss CJP!
I'm sorry for your loss. In a similar circumstance, last year (3/18/2023) This song was on our wedding playlist. After almost 36 years together, I finally married my best friend. It was the happiest day of our lives, with all of our guests being restricted to our extended families. I was the luckiest. Six weeks later, my beloved didn't wake up, having suffered a fatal cardiac event in his sleep. I will always do my best to remind myself that I am the luckiest.
I know this song is meant for couples, but I have dedicated it to my beautiful son who is 6 months old. We found out he would have Down syndrome at 12 weeks gestation, and then we were scared. Now we consider ourselves #TheLuckiest He is so wonderful
I did a baby video for my 1st daughter's bday. Pictures from when I found out I'm pregnant until she turned 1.That was 15 years ago.I always cry on that song and my daughter too because represents our love for one another. This could totally be your baby's song.Enjoy your motherhood I'm sure he's precious.
This song has been a part of my life for almost 20 years. My father died when I was only 11, it was devastating. Something about this song struck a chord in my grieving childs heart. I've listened to it many times with tears on my cheeks. As I grow older it takes on different meanings. Meeting my wife, having children, and finally this past week my grandfather passed away in his 90's. I came back to listen again and let the clean emotion wash my tears away. Thank you Mr. Folds.
This comment got me to cry. I'm so glad you came to appreciate the song more than one way. I just learned about this song and well it's too good that I'm almost upset I didn't hear this before. Thank you for sharing your experience with us :)
I lost my father when I was 16. I feel the same way. Maybe it's the kind of broken and wonderfully ridiculous way this song approaches love and mortality; it just speaks to us.
I think the same, this comment got me cry, but the life goes on bro. Sure you have a great family, still listening this kind of music, its great. Blessings
I sang this a cappella to my wife on our wedding day, and again ten years later on my 50th birthday. Can’t ever make it through without cracking a little.
@@joannemates6367you find only what you stop seeking. Do what you love doing in a social setting all the time as much as you can and in as many different places as you can (not a bar lol). Don't be on the prowl or pay any attention to gossip. Eventually he'll fall right into your lap.
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. No matter how many times I listen to it I cry, always reminded of all the love in my life. Gratitude for this song expanding and healing my heart and for showing us this beauty Ben Folds ❤️
"Where was I the day before I saw your lovely face?" Yeah, man, that's getting right to the heart of things. You think you have a world and things exist, and then you meet "that someone," and everything before that moment is a blur. Beautiful song.
Ben, the end of this month will mark my 14th wedding anniversary. Every time I hear this song it makes me cry. It explains how much I truly love and adore my wife. Thank you for always bringing beautiful tears to my eyes.
I was always told that my Dad sung this song to my Mom on their wedding day. I listen to it almost everyday and fall in love more everytime. I plan to learn this song on the piano and play/sing it at my wedding in the future.
I have never been able to listen to this song without crying. Not once. From the first time I heard it over 20 years ago, and now, it will always make me cry. And it makes me cry because I am fortunate enough to have people in my life that this song reminds me of. So I, too, am The Luckiest.
I’m a junior and the seniors last day was today, I’m in chorale at my school and my choir teacher sang this song for them.. very emotional I love my seniors and I’m very grateful I got to experience high school with them ❤️❤️
You need serious help if you somehow think this fella who sings through his nose can sing ??? Try Englishman Songwriter Julian Cope - Liverpool diction hits his pause marks key changes oh so much more classy. Bottom Line mate Mr Folds CANT SING. Sorry truth will out !
@@vidieo__ Well have you ever listened to the Liverpool sound mate. Hey maybe not. Well all l will say to you then is "World Shut Your Mouth." Go listen to that pal by a true songwriter not some Softmore 5th grade music teacher flailing around on a piano. If you like that fine lad l'll respect that.
I grew up with a brother who is a prodigy first time I heard this song was at one of his shows called piano men he played songs from who gave and gives him inspiration and I have loved this song ever since thanks Mr fold for giving us great music
I saw him do this at the Palace Theatre in Louisville, KY with the Louisville Orchestra years ago. I paid $75 but I'd gladly put down a house payment for another ticket.
So heartwarming song....brought me to tears....this song encompasses all the love we have found no matter what form and type in this world....the simplicity of the lyrics combined with the melody that hits you to the core....this is beyond beautiful!
My son and his wife are celebrating their 10th anniversary tomorrow. This was their song. A family member sang it while the danced. I cried. My husband cried. It was so profound, and so beautiful. Thank you, Ben!
One of the most beautifully written songs I’ve ever heard about love. Thank you, Ben! 💕🎶 The first time I heard this was two years ago when Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro amazingly covered it in their “Och and Oy” tour. One can find it on TH-cam! 💕🎶💕🎶
In 2003 I left the girl I loved to live abroad for two years. I would sometimes sing this song to myself during that time. She waited for me, and we'll celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary this summer. I am, I am, I am the luckiest.
My girlfriend played this song for me deep in the throws of falling in love with each other. She played it in my truck on our way to a dinner date at a restaurant we would later get married at. Good memory.
A friend just turned me onto this song for the first time, and it was literally soul-moving. Like a great time I will probably listen to this song over and over again, and find more and more beauty and wisdom with it.
You might also like “Into My Arms” by Nick Cave.. both were featured in the beautiful movie “About Time” which at first glance looks like a romantic love story but turns out to be something else and so beautiful.
I do not know what happened this very moment that I got awashed with gratefulness for my current partner. I never experienced this kind of love from my past relationships. She has been the most amazing supporter of all sorts, especially during (most) times that I lose confidence in myself. This song came to me as I kept muttering “I’m so lucky. I’m so lucky.” So I sent her the lyrics and this video because I have no words of my own that would encapsulate how lucky and grateful I am that she’s by my side. Thank you, Ben Folds, for finding the words and melody for me.
Today is my 21st anniversary with my wife. My 1st without her, as she passed away shortly after our 20th anniversary last year of brain cancer. This was our wedding song. And it encompasses everything that she was to me. If only i could have just stayed a couple of days and passed away…but life doesn’t always work like that. I love you, baby. Can’t wait to see you again one day…
my wife adored this soong i do too and aching as she passed on 20th dec she played this when we first met and it is agorny my lady has passed and i am empty
I don't get many things right the first time In fact, I am told that a lot Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls Brought me here And where was I before the day That I first saw your lovely face? Now I see it everyday And I know That I am I am I am The luckiest What if I'd been born 50 years before you In a house on a street where you lived? Maybe I'd be outside as you passed on your bike Would I know? And in a white sea of eyes I see one pair that I recognize And I know That I am I am I am The luckiest I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you Next door there's an old man who lived to his 90's And one day passed away in his sleep And his wife, she stayed for a couple of days And passed away I'm sorry, I know that's a strange way to tell you that I know we belong That I know That I am I am I am The luckiest
A lot of people criticize Ben's singing voice. I'd think even Ben would agree he's far from the best singer. But neither is Bob Dylan or Tom Waits. Like Dylan and Waits Ben is a good song writer and passionate about his craft and that makes up for any shortcomings in his singing abilities.
C'est une magnifique chanson, même si je ne comprends pas un mot d'anglais. Je crois que la musique est un language universel, non.... Le film est trop cool aussi !
In 2002 I was in the AF and had gotten married a year earlier, but had to leave my wife back in the states for a remote assignment in Korea. I made a mix CD for her before I left and gave it to her to play on the way home after she dropped me off at the airport. This was the first song. I didn’t talk to her for a few days until I got settled in Korea, but she said she listened to it on the way home and had to pull over cause she was crying so bad. This likely saved my marriage.
I think no matter what happened in my life, It would’ve all led to me meeting my girlfriend at the age of 14. I’m 22 now and I still feel like the luckiest every single waking day
Allison 😔 this is still my song to you do you remember when I played it for you 😢I don't think you remember we were friends what happened what did I do you promised you would never abandon me you left me you don't care I can't believe your doing this to me I would never do you like that please call me iv always been there for you please do the same for me
Fun fact (well not really but I'm feeling mischevious) - Perth in Australia is named after Perth in Scotland, and the old version of that was "Peart", which was the surname of the best drummer ever Neil Peart [Rush] ... and Ben studied drums at college if I remember correctly :) I'm sure he must've liked a bit of Rush, or respected it, given his fun early stuff. Wooo ;) Actually afaik all these facts are correct. I'm Scottish and like Rush. And despite being a guitarist, can still play better drums than Lars Ulrich. Still, the Rush thing is correct, honest. Canada used to be theoretically nice before Trude.... sorry, if I finish that word I'll be lifted. Canada has fallen.
Oh man. I couldn’t sit there and hear that singing voice for an entire concert. Listening to bits of this song was difficult. The song is akin to something that would be heard in some animated cartoon. Somewhat juvenile. Maybe why many younger people like him. But to each his own.
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My husband introduced me to this song not long after we met in December of 2010. He would regularly play it to me, telling me he was the luckiest. We were married on 31.3.18, this was our first dance wedding song. Sadly he gained his angel wings aged just 55 on 9.2.22 and I've been drawn to listen to this tonight, and many other versions of it. I truly was the luckiest to be his wife and to call him my soulmate and partner. Love you and miss CJP!
How sad yet happy and special you got to meet your soul mate. Some people don't get that lucky.
Tearing and smiling simultaneously.
I'm sorry for your loss. In a similar circumstance, last year (3/18/2023) This song was on our wedding playlist. After almost 36 years together, I finally married my best friend. It was the happiest day of our lives, with all of our guests being restricted to our extended families. I was the luckiest. Six weeks later, my beloved didn't wake up, having suffered a fatal cardiac event in his sleep. I will always do my best to remind myself that I am the luckiest.
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I know this song is meant for couples, but I have dedicated it to my beautiful son who is 6 months old.
We found out he would have Down syndrome at 12 weeks gestation, and then we were scared. Now we consider ourselves #TheLuckiest
He is so wonderful
I did a baby video for my 1st daughter's bday. Pictures from when I found out I'm pregnant until she turned 1.That was 15 years ago.I always cry on that song and my daughter too because represents our love for one another.
This could totally be your baby's song.Enjoy your motherhood I'm sure he's precious.
Amen and God bless!
You made me cry.
That you continued the pregnancy knowing, is the most beautiful thing I have heard.
This song is perfect for all kinds of love.
This song has been a part of my life for almost 20 years. My father died when I was only 11, it was devastating. Something about this song struck a chord in my grieving childs heart. I've listened to it many times with tears on my cheeks. As I grow older it takes on different meanings. Meeting my wife, having children, and finally this past week my grandfather passed away in his 90's. I came back to listen again and let the clean emotion wash my tears away. Thank you Mr. Folds.
Im sorry it happened to you
This comment got me to cry. I'm so glad you came to appreciate the song more than one way. I just learned about this song and well it's too good that I'm almost upset I didn't hear this before. Thank you for sharing your experience with us :)
I lost my father when I was 16. I feel the same way. Maybe it's the kind of broken and wonderfully ridiculous way this song approaches love and mortality; it just speaks to us.
I think the same, this comment got me cry, but the life goes on bro. Sure you have a great family, still listening this kind of music, its great. Blessings
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I sang this a cappella to my wife on our wedding day, and again ten years later on my 50th birthday. Can’t ever make it through without cracking a little.
At the age of 46, I just met the man I am going to spend the rest of my life with. I am “The Luckiest!!” ❤️❤️❤️
I was 40 :) Now 73 he is my best friend.
@@barbarawilliams684 It didn’t work out. So I’m still on my own. I’m so glad to hear you found your best friend. Much love. Xx
@@joannemates6367you find only what you stop seeking. Do what you love doing in a social setting all the time as much as you can and in as many different places as you can (not a bar lol). Don't be on the prowl or pay any attention to gossip. Eventually he'll fall right into your lap.
@@joannemates6367I hope you've found your love ❤️
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written. No matter how many times I listen to it I cry, always reminded of all the love in my life. Gratitude for this song expanding and healing my heart and for showing us this beauty Ben Folds ❤️
I have a feeling that this guy will be looked back on as one of the greats in a few decades. He really has such a unique sound imo.
I think he already is. Has been for years, altho I just recently discovered him. Agree he’s one of a kind.
This song features in the fantastic film About Time , never fails to bring out the tears
YES!!!! I love that film and it’s acc how I know this song. Such a perfect film
My favorite movie of all time!! Such an underrated gem, just like Ben.
"Where was I the day before I saw your lovely face?" Yeah, man, that's getting right to the heart of things. You think you have a world and things exist, and then you meet "that someone," and everything before that moment is a blur. Beautiful song.
Very true.
Profound
Wow .......
I'm not ashamed to say that this song never fails to make me cry because it is so beautiful.
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16 years ago, this song literally changed my life. I quit my job, moved out of state, left a toxic relationship. And it was 100% the right decision.
Yeah man, I hear it too :)
Me too.❤
It says 5 years ago
The most beautiful song this musical genius has ever recorded. Ben Folds is amazing.
Beautiful- my son and his wife danced to this as their first dance. Simply wonderful- thanks Ben!!
Just discovering the genius of Ben Folds. Great songwriting. Classic. Powerful. Moved me to tears.
This song is a creative masterpiece that people will be listening to and still appreciating in 200 years.
This is Ben's magic. Plain spoken with incredibly beautiful composition. The juxtaposition is pure joy.
Ben, the end of this month will mark my 14th wedding anniversary. Every time I hear this song it makes me cry. It explains how much I truly love and adore my wife. Thank you for always bringing beautiful tears to my eyes.
I was always told that my Dad sung this song to my Mom on their wedding day. I listen to it almost everyday and fall in love more everytime. I plan to learn this song on the piano and play/sing it at my wedding in the future.
I have never been able to listen to this song without crying. Not once. From the first time I heard it over 20 years ago, and now, it will always make me cry. And it makes me cry because I am fortunate enough to have people in my life that this song reminds me of. So I, too, am The Luckiest.
I’m a junior and the seniors last day was today, I’m in chorale at my school and my choir teacher sang this song for them.. very emotional I love my seniors and I’m very grateful I got to experience high school with them ❤️❤️
One of the very best love songs ever.
Ironically we are the luckiest to have Mr folds
You need serious help if you somehow think this fella who sings through his nose can sing ???
Try Englishman Songwriter Julian Cope - Liverpool diction hits his pause marks key changes oh so much more classy.
Bottom Line mate Mr Folds CANT SING. Sorry truth will out !
@@MarkAnthony-pq9nx you are the one who need help, mate 😂. Just let people listen to whatever they want
@@vidieo__ Well have you ever listened to the Liverpool sound mate. Hey maybe not. Well all l will say to you then is "World Shut Your Mouth."
Go listen to that pal by a true songwriter not some Softmore 5th grade music teacher flailing around on a piano. If you like that fine lad l'll respect that.
@@vidieo__ Now Egg Custards l do love l admitt so spot on again spoonbrain. As for your taste who gives a flying fuck !
One of the absolute most beautiful songs EVER!
Hello Ruth, how are you doing and how is the weather with you
I grew up with a brother who is a prodigy first time I heard this song was at one of his shows called piano men he played songs from who gave and gives him inspiration and I have loved this song ever since thanks Mr fold for giving us great music
This song is gorgeous, especially this performance. God I need to see him perform live
I saw him do this at the Palace Theatre in Louisville, KY with the Louisville Orchestra years ago. I paid $75 but I'd gladly put down a house payment for another ticket.
So heartwarming song....brought me to tears....this song encompasses all the love we have found no matter what form and type in this world....the simplicity of the lyrics combined with the melody that hits you to the core....this is beyond beautiful!
I’m a big fan of Ben fold since I was very young.
Im still touched with his songs that I used to enjoy when I was 17 ☺️
I’m 17 now and love him. So glad to be born in NC because he plays here often. I love it.
Can’t wait to see him in concert this Sunday to celebrate my husband birthday and it’s our wedding song
Next door... I ALWAYS START CRYING UNCONTROLLEDLY. I absolutely love that part. What a great song
My son and his wife are celebrating their 10th anniversary tomorrow. This was their song. A family member sang it while the danced. I cried. My husband cried. It was so profound, and so beautiful. Thank you, Ben!
His voice and his music is so pure. I feel like the strings detract from it.
Hello Darlene, how are you doing and how is the weather with you
One of the most beautifully written songs I’ve ever heard about love. Thank you, Ben! 💕🎶 The first time I heard this was two years ago when Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro amazingly covered it in their “Och and Oy” tour. One can find it on TH-cam! 💕🎶💕🎶
It's the most beautiful song I've ever heard. Mr. Ben Folds, You are the one of the most genius artist ever! With all my Respect!^^*❤
In 2003 I left the girl I loved to live abroad for two years. I would sometimes sing this song to myself during that time. She waited for me, and we'll celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary this summer. I am, I am, I am the luckiest.
My girlfriend played this song for me deep in the throws of falling in love with each other. She played it in my truck on our way to a dinner date at a restaurant we would later get married at. Good memory.
I love this song is so relaxing day today 🤩❤️
A friend just turned me onto this song for the first time, and it was literally soul-moving. Like a great time I will probably listen to this song over and over again, and find more and more beauty and wisdom with it.
You might also like “Into My Arms” by Nick Cave.. both were featured in the beautiful movie “About Time” which at first glance looks like a romantic love story but turns out to be something else and so beautiful.
Love this song since college days 💖
this was one of my parents wedding songs and we have been singing it for the last 5 nights!!!
I do not know what happened this very moment that I got awashed with gratefulness for my current partner. I never experienced this kind of love from my past relationships. She has been the most amazing supporter of all sorts, especially during (most) times that I lose confidence in myself. This song came to me as I kept muttering “I’m so lucky. I’m so lucky.” So I sent her the lyrics and this video because I have no words of my own that would encapsulate how lucky and grateful I am that she’s by my side. Thank you, Ben Folds, for finding the words and melody for me.
Saw him Tonight in Adelaide. Was so so amazing
I'm so glad that this version is back on YT. 😍 It's perfect.
It’s such a beautiful song. So sorry to hear how it turns out in following albums 😞
Hello Jayne, how are you doing and how is the weather with you
amazing performance sir! love music like you, i hope i can perform in a large crowd someday
Bennyyyyyyy, he is a natural wonder of this earth
How come I didn't come across this amazing song until last week? Do listen to the rendition by Kenton Chen & Ryan Lerman, which moved me to tears.
There is so much love in all these comments
That's Ben's gift. To open the hearts of everyone 💜
Yes, thanks for noticing this! 👍
Today is my 21st anniversary with my wife. My 1st without her, as she passed away shortly after our 20th anniversary last year of brain cancer. This was our wedding song. And it encompasses everything that she was to me. If only i could have just stayed a couple of days and passed away…but life doesn’t always work like that.
I love you, baby. Can’t wait to see you again one day…
Man! He is so good!
Absolutely beautiful xxxx
Ben Folds is one of my favourite Australian artists
He’s originally from North Carolina, mate.
@@carolinebcollier yeah I was just stuffing around because he lived here for a little while.
@@MrBrentles I did not realize he had been married to an Australian woman and lived there for a time. He is lucky! I’d love to be an honorary Aussie!
I miss my dog while listening this beautiful song.
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僕の思い出の曲です。この曲を聴くといろいろと思い出す☺️ 本当にいい曲。
my wife adored this soong i do too and aching as she passed on 20th dec she played this when we first met and it is agorny my lady has passed and i am empty
All will be okay, Peter. Stay strong
Mr.folds Amen to you brother.🤩😇❤️
I don't get many things right the first time
In fact, I am told that a lot
Now I know all the wrong turns, the stumbles and falls
Brought me here
And where was I before the day
That I first saw your lovely face?
Now I see it everyday
And I know
That I am
I am
I am
The luckiest
What if I'd been born 50 years before you
In a house on a street where you lived?
Maybe I'd be outside as you passed on your bike
Would I know?
And in a white sea of eyes
I see one pair that I recognize
And I know
That I am
I am
I am
The luckiest
I love you more than I have ever found a way to say to you
Next door there's an old man who lived to his 90's
And one day passed away in his sleep
And his wife, she stayed for a couple of days
And passed away
I'm sorry, I know that's a strange way to tell you that I know we belong
That I know
That I am
I am
I am
The luckiest
A lot of people criticize Ben's singing voice. I'd think even Ben would agree he's far from the best singer. But neither is Bob Dylan or Tom Waits. Like Dylan and Waits Ben is a good song writer and passionate about his craft and that makes up for any shortcomings in his singing abilities.
I honestly like his singing voice, even if it isn't amazing. He's got a unique voice.
@@ezrac704 Couldn't agree more. There's something utterly effortless about the way he sings.
I think his voice has amazing character. I wouldn’t want it any other way.
Wow a new video but old at the same time. Nice
I first heard this song on an RSPCA PSA many years ago.
C'est une magnifique chanson, même si je ne comprends pas un mot d'anglais.
Je crois que la musique est un language universel, non....
Le film est trop cool aussi !
Les paroles sont très belles, regarde la traduction à l'occasion
A beautiful song
Wish he would come to boring old idaho.. Believe it or not he has a lot of fans here..
Does me in emotionally every fukking time 😭 beautiful
I ♥️ this so much
In 2002 I was in the AF and had gotten married a year earlier, but had to leave my wife back in the states for a remote assignment in Korea. I made a mix CD for her before I left and gave it to her to play on the way home after she dropped me off at the airport. This was the first song. I didn’t talk to her for a few days until I got settled in Korea, but she said she listened to it on the way home and had to pull over cause she was crying so bad. This likely saved my marriage.
Please give a listen to the astonishing cover of this song by the wonderful Kelli Moyle . 😊
my wife adored this as i do and she passed 20dec 2020 and my world has been destroyed
So sorry for your loss 💕
Very sorry for your loss. I hope God sends you a way to find joy again.
That is soooo cool
I was there, what a beautiful night
Happy Birthday Sir.
Walked down the aisle to this song, played by a string quartet.
I think no matter what happened in my life, It would’ve all led to me meeting my girlfriend at the age of 14. I’m 22 now and I still feel like the luckiest every single waking day
When I was a teen I had a close friend. I played bass and he played piano!
Wow❤️❤️❤️
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On another level. Embarrassed to say I am of the same species.
i'm not crying . (i am)
Yea brother
Always crying to this song. It's so sweet
Nicola Coughlan brought me here and now im crying 😭
My cousin and her husband danced to this at their wedding
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I know this song in willbern E.
Sleigher 😮 😅😂🧡❄️☃️
here because of Nichola Coughlan
Same
Ever the romantic , married five times ! clearly still believes in marriage
Allison Stella sent me here.
Lovevyou
Allison 😔 this is still my song to you do you remember when I played it for you 😢I don't think you remember we were friends what happened what did I do you promised you would never abandon me you left me you don't care I can't believe your doing this to me I would never do you like that please call me iv always been there for you please do the same for me
Miss
Fun fact (well not really but I'm feeling mischevious) - Perth in Australia is named after Perth in Scotland, and the old version of that was "Peart", which was the surname of the best drummer ever Neil Peart [Rush] ... and Ben studied drums at college if I remember correctly :) I'm sure he must've liked a bit of Rush, or respected it, given his fun early stuff.
Wooo ;) Actually afaik all these facts are correct. I'm Scottish and like Rush. And despite being a guitarist, can still play better drums than Lars Ulrich.
Still, the Rush thing is correct, honest. Canada used to be theoretically nice before Trude.... sorry, if I finish that word I'll be lifted. Canada has fallen.
To Allison forever ❤️ Jimmy you forgot
but i know i am the luckiest, for being with shirley god set my fate
So this is the music SCP 5031 likes
UNDERRATED.
woof m baby
Is it just me or does the symphony seem a little off? It was still fine but sort of random. Amazing song.
you got a SCP friends
(SCP-5031)
Oh man. I couldn’t sit there and hear that singing voice for an entire concert. Listening to bits of this song was difficult. The song is akin to something that would be heard in some animated cartoon. Somewhat juvenile. Maybe why many younger people like him. But to each his own.
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