The song "Before you go" is about suicide. Lewis had a aunt that committed suicide when he was a young lad. He found out, later in life and wrote the song.
Lewis is incredibly talented! Not only is he a beautiful singer but he writes all his songs too! He is also one of the nicest, funniest, down to earth guys there is.
I absolutely love "Before You Go" and "Bruises". But really every Lewis Capaldi song is amazing. He's one of the few artists where I made a whole playlist just for him because all of his songs are gold.
Even if you don't do it on here, you should view the other video for this song that has his actor cousin Peter Capaldi in the video...it will have you crying. Powerful video and gives a whole new meaning to the song.
Please check out "How I'm feeling now" and "Fade". He is phenomenal!! Lewis is Scottish and puts his real accent in to the songs. It makes a difference to me. Thank you for your reaction 😀😊
My favourite song of the last 10 years. The desperation and urgency in his voice make the song. The video with Peter Capaldi is much better and it illustrates the lyrics better.
This will sound crazy but Lewis parents live near me. He’s been in the pubs around where I stay In Bathgate Scotland West Lothian. Much love to my Scottish brother and to you for the reaction 🏴
He is such an amazing talent & much loved, his vocal depth & range is ridiculous, with the raw rasp it just stands out (listen to his stripped back live "Bruises" you'll see). Other amazing male UK vocalists are Paolo Nutini & James Arthur, that sound amazing live just as much as studio recorded
I'm always a little bit sceptical about new artists (as I'm more fan of older music). But I'm so happy that there still are such amazing artists like Lewis or Ed Sheeran with their unique voices.
Great song but you have the wrong video. He made 2 for this song and the British video is made with Peter Capaldi (his relative and was a Dr. Who actor) but it's so much MORE. It is so heartbreaking. I tear up every time I watch it.
An absolute MASTERPIECE ❤️. I LOVE Lewis ❣️ BRUISES is my favorite on his album ""Divinely Uninspired To a Hellish Extent " but every song on that album is amazing. .
Lewis is so sweet and so funny ❤️. His video '" I'm a god Amongst Men " Becoming Lewis Capaldi is hilarious. I had tickets to see his concert in 2020 but it was cancelled due to Covid. I was so so disappointed ☹️.
I love this song! He has a great voice and you can just feel his heart ache in his voice. Another song that gives that same feeling, in my opinion, is Say Something by A Great Big World. Check it out if you haven't heard it
Best song put out in the past 5 years, in my opinion of course. Brilliant from start to finish. As far as the loss and how you would react, its hard to tell, because everyone handles loss differently. There is always shock, but for some of us, that shock never goes away. How we deal with it after the fact is the tough part. That is the challenge.
A lyrical genius with one of the most powerful voices out there right now. I absolutely ADORE Lewis, his songs really do make you feel every single word. I am so excited to see him live in July, I’m sure there will be tears! Please react to “Hold Me While You Wait” next, it’s as powerful and gut wrenching as this one! I’m so sorry about your friend, I’m glad you got to talk to him about it ❤️ xx
This one and Bruises. Both are so lyrically genius and then you add Lewis's goosebump inducing soul piercing passion filled vocals and you can't go wrong. Bruises makes me cry immediately.
Lewis has said this song was inspired by the death of his grandma. The video that other people are talking about is not this song but his other major hit Before you Go which is about his aunt who committed suicide …. It’s a heartbreaking song and video
Thank you for your reaction! As others have already said please do check out the other (far better) video to this song, even for yourself not necessarily for a reaction. The British Heart Foundation version with his family member ‘Dr Who’ Peter Capaldi. It hits on a completely different level, in a James Blunt Monsters kind of way.
Thank you so much for sharing your reaction to this song. I lost my mother when I was 22 years old (I'm now 40) after she endured a very protracted bout of cancer. We were not as close as you sound to your own mother, but up to that point I hadn't lived a day without her in my life. I have to say it was every bit as earthshattering as you can imagine. To lose this person that you hold up as a role model and has existed for as long as you can remember. In the hours and days after, I remember thinking I had no idea how I would ever get through it. Like nearly all things in life though, you do get through it. People in your life that you love and care for comfort you. Many people shared their own memories of my mother, and many of the stories were things I'd never heard. I easily learned as much about my mother after she passed as I had my whole life up to that point. Remembering them for all the reasons you loved them is the greatest way to honor their life after they have left this world. In this way they live on and that is a comfort in itself. Cherish the precious moments you have with your loved ones (you sound like a great guy, I'm sure you do). "A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory." -Leonard Nimoy
@Anton ~ Here is the live performance (Before You Go) and interview he did. He was so adorably nervous. Warning there is colorful (cursing) language. Lol. "ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bw02psc6fqY.html"
I’m still waiting on because you loved me by Celine Dion and some more of her songs which I have noted in previous song reviews you did and shania Twain.
Everyone is telling you that you should have done the other video. I disagree. You should do both. It goes to show how these emotional, relatable songs can be interpreted in different ways by different people based on what each Individual is going through in their own life at the time. All interpretations are meaningful and valid.
Wow you have to check out his other songs. They are all a bit like that one, in the way that you can relate to all of them, and even a song like Before you go, I have never really been in the situation he is talking about in the song but it made me realize I could and so I called every people I loved and made sure they were ok in the covid context. He is one of these sweet goofy relatable guy who you could hang out with and he is down to earth. And that voice...that is one special amazing voice! Great reaction!
I'm sorry 😔 for your abandonment trials. I've had this happen with my mom and a husband of 20 years and it wrecks you, but you can be alright if you have a good person to trust. I hope the best for you.
Yet again your thought process and honesty about the track your feelings and thoughts of your friendship is so intelligent relatable interesting and thought provoking compelling viewing can't recommend you enough.Thank you.
Love your channel! Your reactions always make my day! Please please react to the video for this with Peter Capaldi - it’s a tearjerker but it’s so good!
I heard this song first time after my x wife and I separated. I lost the love of my life and it definitely brought back memories. Thank God I have recovered, now I realize although I love her, being single is Way better
id respectfully disagree with others here in saying this video has less meaning, if you listened to his explanation of this version, is very moving, the woman in the video is his grandma whom had pass away, the guy helping him up from the bench is his real life brother, that reflects the numbness he felt at her passing, the turning around he does throughout, is his desire to give up on life and follow her in death, the words reflect the feeling of security and strength he got from her. i actually prefer this video way better. although don't get me wrong, the message in the other video is a real heart tug and beautifully told story.
You really have to check out the other video for this song (which was the original). I don’t cry often, but I had tears streaming down my face. Ranks up there with “Monsters” for emotional power.
Lewis Capaldi is Awesome! He's Scottish and has a thick accent. I love it! There are two videos for this song. Here you go. "Someone you Loved (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bCuhuePlP8o.html)". Check out "Tough (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dldLvSIkNws.html)", "Bruises (Official Video)", "Grace (Official Video)", and "Forever ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rmWnMp9ZfXg.html". Also Here is a live performance (Before You Go) and interview he did. He was so adorably nervous. Warning there is colorful (cursing) language. Lol. "ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bw02psc6fqY.html"
Side note: I am coveting some of your books behind you. If you are a bookworm, you should read Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett. Best book in the world, I know that sounds like hyperbole, but you won't regret it.
loved the reaction & plz react to more of his songs & also check out "James Arthur" if u haven't heard of him lewis capaldi -- before you go, bruises & hold me while you wait James Arthur - Train Wreck (Acoustic) ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-liE6jLkZSNU.html
I believe he wrote this song about the death of his grandmother, it's one of the reasons I don't pay much attention to the video as the song is strong enough
Wasn't the original video for this with Peter Capaldi in it? It's on his channel, ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bCuhuePlP8o.html ... That video was fucking heartbreaking.
So annoying people always choose this song, it's ok but no where near one of his best. I'd love to see you react to his song called bruises the acoustic version.
