Hungry Lights - Needless (one-take vocal performance) | Sumerian Audition 

Lyrics: "Even with no ground under my feet, I keep pushing through this mourning -Envisioning this moment I’m trapped in a cycle of how it all just might go Far-sight shows the right roads, but I still turn anyway I settle for average now everyday I still don’t think of myself as alive A numbness takes over from head to the shoulder I’ll repeat the process before this is said and done I want you to hold on to all of the pieces ‘Cause I wasn’t good enough Now I’m unsure if this was the plan from the start I’m too far down to see any more ‘Cause I wasn’t good enough -Needlessly hanging on I’m exaggerating and flattering A pause in the system ‘cause we’re running low on battery And this isn’t fair, so I’m staying clear of the finish line The winner takes respect by pushing through this regret I’m left here dying alone I want you to hold on to all of the pieces ‘Cause I wasn’t good enough Now I’m unsure if this was the plan from the start I’m too far down to see any more ‘Cause I wasn’t good enough Needlessly hanging on I want you to hold on to all of the pieces ‘Cause I wasn’t good enough Now I’m unsure Is anyone sure of it all? Even with no ground under my feet, I keep pushing through this moment -Envisioning this moment I’m trapped in a cycle of how it all just might go Far-sight shows the right roads, but I still turn anyway I settle for average now everyday I still don’t think of myself as alive A numbness takes over from head to the shoulder I’ll repeat the process before this is said and done Take the plunge! Holding these pieces ‘cause I wasn’t good enough Now I’m sure-now I’m sure of it all No fire can heat this cold, barren heart My all wasn’t good enough Needlessly hanging on"

three years later that drop still hits hard af

I come back to this frequently, never gets old!

You are the vocalist I've been searching all my life, so much talent and passion in one person.

6 years later still listening, Justin kills it… please do an original like Andy did with his submission and make this a song on your next album, I know your with tallah now but are you still working on solo albums?

Glad you turned the comments on. This song blows me away dude.

Pretty obvious that these lyrics mean a lot to him by looking at him through the performance, but the raw emotion and power at 3:41 leaves me with goosebumps. Keep up the good work dude 🤘🏻

Watching this song on repeat...amazing lyrics bro

You know you’re a GOAT when you rewrite someone else’s song and it’s 100X more better than the original. Justin, you’re the best. I love you mate

TAKE THE PLUNGE! Man that part gives me goosebumps every time!! The entire song is amazing the way you sing it!!

I'm in disbelief that a single person disliked this, let alone four hundred people. This performance is absolutely mind blowing.

Listening to this almost a year later and still remember the lyrics, always wanted to say "good job", youve made it your own

Keep comi g back after 6 years. Amazing work

These lighting you use in your take vocal videos makes your eyes look totally dark, like the demons in Supernatural, so when you scream, it fits perfectly!

Jesus Christ man.. 3:40 I feel WAY too much every time. literally wide eyed and teary eyed every fucking time. Love it.

Why is this song NOT on Spotify?! Your voice is absolutely fucking awesome! From the ground up, this is straight up amazing

I'm sorry to hear about your experience with Sumerian. The music industry is cut throat and rarely about the art. It's why I got out of it. Amazing work.

Checked my favorites again and totally forgot about this and now coming back and still is as godly as it was before.

the way you express yourself shows how passipnate you are and ive always loved that thahst what made me subscribe to you since amnaeon

If anyone says metal musicians could never possibly have talent, I'm gonna link my phone to a wireless speaker and carry both of them through all of my hometown with this running on full volume! So good. Why exactly did I take so long until I finally clicked this?

Man, you're phenomenal. You're in a completely different league than the artist Sumerian chose for the contest band. Stoked I found you. Thanks for sharing.

You know something is true art when you keep coming back to it again and again It’s 2020 and I’m still listening to this

What is the deal with this song? Ever since I heard it 6 years ago I keep coming back to it. Something... just something about that song speaks to me.

i love too the light/color game that you used in the more intense part, it's incredible how much it works to envolve the brain in the feelings of the music

Sing this song on some kind of show like the voice or whateve. And I'm sure you'll blow the judges away, and when they hear it's an original they'll be even more shocked

out of all of your songs...Your band and Your covers....this is still hands down...my favorite of all songs you have done

i just found out about you today from your tutorial how to scream and found this one accidentally while checking your other video. i must say that you're amazing from the way how you sing, your voice, all the techniques, and your emotions! keep up the good work! love from Indonesia!

True artist. A good singer is who can dive deep to the lyrics and music. Its not just singing. Is expressing feelings.

I fucking love this song man....it is the top of my phone playlist...and i play it before work every morning to get me ready for the shitty day....you have an amazing vocal range and the lyrics are just the cherry/ icing on top of the cake which is your amazing talent

The emotion you put behind this song resonates so much, I can really feel it, truly a spectacular vocalist

Every time I listen to this song it takes me back to the first time I listened to it. I was in a dark place and in a terrible mindset. I was at the point of ending it completely. But a few conversations with you and the release of this song along with other contributions, changed everything. Thank you Justin. I still cry to this song. It is just so powerful and your performance shows your passion and heart. I love watching your vocal videos! They are truly amazing and full of emotion. Keep it up dude!

The passion you give to this song is unbelivable, I can´t stop listening. Beautiful lyrics and the pace on them

This song is simply the best... Such amazing lyrics...

You have so much passion love and raw talent with what you do man. You are a true inspiration and such a blast to watch. Keep up the good work man, I will forever be a huge fan!

2 years late but this is by far the best submission out of all of the ones I saw. 100%.

This is something else man... Still rewatching.

This deserves more views

Every time I feel like shit and I listen to this song, I feel like there's a huge hug around me, Thank You Justin!!!

were you trying to fight back tears at the end of this justin?

Two years later and this is still just as great

I never saw such expressions and Love in this songs You cover and make espescially this song touches my heart... I just wanna see You live dude!!!

I fricking love this song man. very talented singer/screamer

I always come back to your music. I’m glad I found yoy

I lost this video since so much time, fucking happy too listen that again 2019 still fucking powerful!!!!!! Thanks again keep going mate!!!

Some of the most raw vocals and emotions ive ever felt and seen from a music video.

I think i'm in love

i listen to this damn near everyday. love you dude.

SICK bro......voice lessons cannot teach the passion you have! Love it man. I hear the Chester influence.....NICE

Your take on this song to me is incredible, I love the lyrics and it's amazing the way you take this song and make it your own.

"I still don’t think of myself as alive" love this one so much

One of the best song on my lifetime!!!🤘🤘🤘

"TAKE THE PLUNGE" gave me goosebumps keep it up Justin killing it as always!

This and Andy’s auditions are still so fucking powerful, 2020 and beyond

This is phenomenal dude keep it up.

3 years later this will still give me shivers. Such a talented individual

The color changes. Too much. Love this. Such an awesome jam.

God I love his music

Only recently found Justin via Tallah, and holy shit this dude is amazing. Sucks I'm late, but I'm glad to be here.

2020 dude, to me still the winner. I love your version. Thanks ♡

now thats whats called singing your heart out, ladies and gentlemen.

The chorus on this version smashes the others, glad you put comments back on, love your content, deserves positive feedback :)

The emotion, soul and dedication you put in your music is just insane love your content.

Absolutely stunning and amazing mate. The lyrics, the vocals, the emotion, and so much more that the English language have no words to describe it. I have watched all your stuff multiple times through and your creativity, uniqueness and spirit just blow my mind. Keep being you and making this world that much more awesome!

I simply love this song. What you did with that instrumental was magic...

TAKE THE PLUNGE!

Yay I can finally comment! Justin, you are an immensely talented and passionate person and I respect you so much as an artist. Your music, especially this song speaks to my soul and has helped me through dark times recently. I just want to say keep doing what you obviously love to do. I love your music, you've got a unique sound, and not many people can do what you do alone. You are a true inspiration to musicians in general. Much love and respect

Bro your vids are helping me learn alot! Your music, and your scream videos are absolutely amazing!!! Thank you

Dude, you just blow my mind! From 0:00 to 4:41 are totally what that i call PERFECTION! Your vocals, your lyrics, your colour of music, and especially your SCREAM! YOUR FREAKIN AWESOME!

I just discovered your channel few week ago and I think you must be one of the best artist/vocalist that I have ever heard. This song is totally amazing, you have a great futur Justin!

Always considered you just a weird dude with golden pipes. Not much has changed except you crushing it with Tallah.

This mans dancing is relaxing too watch

This is such a great song, could totally see this on the radio.

Rewatching this again and again, I realized how amazing this song is, absolutely beautiful.

You are really talented Justin. You have a very unique voice and passion for singing and songwriting writing really shows. Keep making music and I will keep listening!

Half a mil views on this video, 82.6k subscribers, come on people give this guy the credit he deserves, badass song dude, play this on my way to work regularly!

Litterally chills all over my body, you're amazing man! Don't let anyone tell you you're not good enough. you have amazing talent :)

Amazing! U know when you're back in the 90's and truly music is coming to your ears. This is what's happening right now!

you know, i forgot about this, but man now that im listening to it again it brings back a lot of memories

Justin I am sorry they took your rights to the lyrics and everything away. That is just messed up. I am glad you were able to keep your video up though. I thought your "submission" was the best out of all of them, and if you actually did use this as a submission, I feel like you would have won it. Keep making great music Justin, you have a lot of talent ^-^

Something about this song really sold me on your vocals. I think that the raw emotion that is expressed from your own lyrics really comes out here and I'm totally blown away.

I love the way he moves to the rhythm of the music. You can tell he is becoming one with it and letting the sounds dance around his soul

People like you are priceless Justin. keep up ur great work ^_^

Really got hooked on Justin's writing and performances the last few weeks. Fearless and fiercely creative energy, artists as refreshing as this are so rare in the genre

5 years later and this one still hits 🔥

I feel it. The rage,the love, the hatred and sadness. I love it.

Comments! Finally, just wanted to give you props on that performance.

Ever since Justin released this, I get goosebumps whenever I listen to this song

3 years later, i still listen to this song with such love as the first time

I'm too far down to see any more. the sweetest notes i ever heard , my god!

Still listening to this. This is a piece of pure music

revisited this a couple months later and still getting goosebumps from it

Still come back to this constantly. What a beautiful mind Justin has.

Omg! This song is amazing! 😮 and he looked like he was holding in tears! Aww.. But I will say this: the best music comes from within your emotions!!! Keep it up dude!!

2020 and still hard af. Great work

No words.......pure magic! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤘🤘

Thank you Justin for doing this song years ago. This video actually helped me project my voice better. No lessons, this video.

I really wish you the best of luck and a shit ton of success. You're an inspiration dude, straight up gold

Stoked the comments are on, this is legit one of my favorite songs now. When I first listened to it eating my dinner or whatever when this was first posted, I had to take a moment and stop and take it all in. The lyrics and overall sound just drew me in and struck a chord with me. Keep putting out music man

so much emotions. I really dig it! Please keep the good work!

Your version of this instrumental has the most emotions out of all the auditions I've seen - eating right into the core of the soul. Even though you didn't submit it, Sumerian needs to hear this. Eh, doesn't matter, the whole world has heard it now :P