Joy Crookes - Since I Left You (Demo) 

I didn't expect THAT voice, oml I've found gold

How can we make this girl viral? She needs a grammy

*I’ve been avoiding this in my recommendations and I regret my ignorance. Honestly, shame on me.*

Her voice sounds like she is from the 1920s - 1930s. I’d love to listen to this in lo-fi.

When started to cry during those lyrics... damn, I felt that.

“ you dined on my demons while i was just looking for someone to call home” i felt that

This feels like a Frida Kahlo's painting brought back to life🎨🖌️

Apparently this video is based on a photograph of Joy's grandmother in Bangladesh. I'd love to see the photograph

i feel like all the clothes hung up to dry was all their dirty laundry aired out after the relationship has ended. beautiful piece joy, so beautiful

Billy Holiday + Amy Winehouse = Joy

I listened to this song for months while my relationship was crumbling apart. I remember drunkenly singing this at a karaoke night and stared dead into my abusive partners eyes he felt it. It was like I said my piece for the first time and he felt my anger and hurt. I did one of the scariest things I’ve ever done and left. I never cheated or felt the urge to this song just hit me differently it made me crave for a new life independence I wanted to stop pretending I was ok. I no longer wanted to spend my time with a person who was draining my energy because they weren’t capable of taking care of their mental health. Know that you are not a person’s therapist you are not their punching bag you were not put on this earth to fix people always love yourself first.This song will alway hold a part of my growth.

Was anticipating a generic pop voice. Thank you for putting me in my place and stepping on my neck

this is the best thing youtube has recommended me

this is art. this is everything. I hope Joy gets known soon. You can really feel she actually touched the song, that the song touched her. This is what the music industry needs for sure I love it.

I did NOT expect to be hit this hard from a song. The video is perfect. The song is pure poetry. The voice she has is angelic. I hope this girl gets the recognition she truly deserves. I’m so glad this came up in my recommendations.

My take on this : She was in a relationship but she has commitment issues and she felt hindered/trapped. However she is reflecting on the relationship and how there were signs and her lover was aware of it but she had to let go. She misses what they had but she got comfortable and she yearns got passion and freedom

Cause freedom don't come for free I guess it cost you and me Powerful

Why is it sooo hard to find artists like this??? Like actually??? Can we just start a thread of amazing songs and artists because I need this energy

The background reminds me of when I was a little kid in Mexico❤️ my beautiful mother, with her long dark hair washed the clothes in our homemade sink( made out of rock), while I ran around and played with my brothers. she would hang up the colorful clothes to dry in the warm sun. Everything was beautiful back then and so is this song. Much love 💕

not sure what I expected her to sound like but I know I wasn't expecting her to sound like THAT. instantly in love .

This song is gonna be in my movie one day. 💕

Lyrics: [Verse 1] Since I left you I roam like a penny Give nights to so many But I sleep alone In the daytime I wake then I slumber Get high when I want to My body's my own [Chorus] You dined on my demons when I was just seeking For someone who I could call home You saw our future but mine was without you You knew that I needed to go 'Cause freedom don't come for free I guess it cost you and me [Verse 2] The promises broken The words stayed unspoken You weren't what I chosen Made you feel it in bed Lay your body down with me 'Cause this is the last time For some reason no surprise Will I see you again? [Chorus] You dined on my demons when I was just seeking For someone who I could call home You saw our future but mine was without you You knew that I needed to go Oh, freedom don't come for free, mmm I guess it cost you and me [Bridge] Your eyes, they don't flutter Our shadows don't whisper Our sexy is moments Our lips on a Rizla Oh-oh, huh, mmm, the smoke See, passion be calling Comfort's a warning No fun in the evening I'll leave it 'til morning Let go It's time to let go [Chorus] 'Cause freedom don't come for free I guess it cost you and me

Been with my husband 21 years (exactly half of my life) and I’m currently in the process of leaving after enduring years of mental, verbal, emotional, and sometimes physical abuse. This song spoke to me. I can also relate to the reason she has a child in the video. My children were my reason for staying, even for living. But then I realized they have to be my reason for not staying and that -if I’m honest- I wasn’t living anyways; I was just existing. Life is short. I’m not saying give up easy, but know when you’re fighting a losing battle and love yourself enough to know when it’s time to go- even in the midst of fear (just be careful and safe). Very beautiful song and voice.

Since I left you I roam like a penny Give nights to so many But I sleep alone In the daytime I wake then I slumber Get high when I want to My body's my own You dined on my demons when I was just seeking For someone who I could call home You saw our future but mine was without you You knew that I needed to go 'Cause freedom don't come for free I guess it cost you and me The promises broken The words stayed unspoken You weren't what I'd chosen Made you feel it in bed Lay your body down with me 'Cause this is the last time For some reason no surprise Will I see you again? You dined on my demons when I was just seeking For someone who I could call home You saw our future but mine was without you You knew that I needed to go Oh, freedom don't come for free, mmm I guess it cost you and me Your eyes, they don't flutter Our shadows don't whisper Our sexiest moments Are lips on a Rizzla Uh-oh, mmm, the smoke See, passion be calling Comfort's a warning No fun in the evening I'll leave it 'til morning Let go It's time to let go 'Cause freedom don't come for free I guess it cost you and me

"You saw our future but mine was without you." Damn, right on the feels.

God took Amy we cried, healed us and gave us, Joy 💜

I listened to this song on my way to sign the divorce papers. I cried profusely on the way and when I reached i was all out of tears. Thank you for this beautiful creation, truly. ❤

This is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a while Love from France

The colours The voice The everything in this video is A M A Z I N G

“You dined on my demons when I was just seeking for someone who I could call home” I felt that...this song makes me so emotional😭

A Bengali queen! Finally some representation in some music I actually listen to...

Billy Holiday + Amy Winehouse = Joy This is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a while Love from France

If you focus you can feel her depression.... It's depth... It's breadth like she's entrusted you with a portion of her heart that is too heavy to carry and yet you want more

This song aired when my relationship was crumbling. Me and my ex-wife used to listen to Joy a lot, so when this song came up we ran to watch this very video, and we were completely silent while my tears started rolling, and she felt a lot of the words I said on this song. I had to mute this on other platforms and I never heard it again. I guess that was when she actually noticed how hurt I was. Sadly, we couldn't solve our issues, and two years later we ended things, and here I am, 4 and a half years after that to check if I can finally listen to this song without breaking... And nah, I cry everytime.

“You dined on my demons while I was just seeking for someone who I could call home, Ah freedom don’t come for free, I guess it cost you & me”, 😔

The lyrics, the colors✨ Love that you embrace your culture stay true to yourself we love a joyful Crooksie💛

Finding this kind of connection with a person is "RARE", so you should pay attention when they're showing you the right signs!!! She's one of my new fave artist....Damn, hits your core, right in your heart....

This song is free therapy

I can't believe I just found out about her! In the few vids I've watched, I'm literally captivated by her quiet, emotive strength and her soulful voice and eyes. The few seconds right before she started singing in this one, the awkward and uncomfortable mannerisms are so realistic and human. Really captures having a convo with someone who you don't want to be with anymore and how heartbreaking but necessary it is. Masterpiece.

Joy Crookes has one of the most hauntedly beautiful voices I've ever heard.

Right in my feels. Heartbreak and the reality of facing life without them beside you - unable to see beyond them. A horrible thought but one we must ponder.

SHE DESERVES MORE RECOGNITION

Feeling proud cause she is also a Bangladeshi singer 🇧🇩

INCREDIBLE

The world is sleeping on this gem

The anthem for 2 years.... so touching and moving, heartbreaking

That's so beautiful, I cannot stop listening to that song. My tears are always falling, from all the sadness I had in my life, especially about love. Thank you for putting words on something I wasn't even able to.

this is exceptional vulnerability. i guess the fact that you're not yet mainstream adds to my being certain that this was wholly genuine. it's like your heart was torn out of your chest and laid bare to see thank you so much for just being

“You dined on my demons, while I was just seeking someone who I could call home.” Wooow...ummm those lyrics are everything! I guess her actions were a cost to her and her son. 😖

Her voice sounds like she is from the 1920s - 1930s. I’d love to listen to this in lo-fi. Your voice also, visuals, everything ❤️

To my past soulmate, I lied when I told u I no longer had feelings for you. I still remember every little detail with you. From the first day we hung around school as friends and the awkward moments with people assuming we were together to the days where we finally decided to make it official. The hours on hours we’d spend at our spot each day after school, to the walks we’d have at night without words just staring at the stars. I remember the school night we left at 4am just so we’d we able to see the sun rise together at that park near my house. I remember looking at u in your eyes and seeing my whole future with you. I remember every night we’d lose sleep and lie about when we were tired just so the conversation would last longer. I remember the night u took me out on my birthday; it was the night I knew I’d love you forever. The day we made our promises; nothing felt more real than it was on that day. The day I met your family and the day we said forever. But I also remember the day my father denied you. The way my mother told me to let you go. You were of a different culture and a whole different section of belief in my religion. But could I help falling in love? Although u didn’t know that my parents were the reason behind me distancing away from you, u always assumed that I just lost my feelings for you. You tried so hard, you lost ur own self worth. I couldn’t have the heart to tell you. It’s been a while now, I’m not sure if u still think of me the way I do of you; we were only 15. What would we have known about love anyways, right? You don’t even look at me anymore, are you that disgusted of me? I wish you find the love a soul like you deserves. I try to convince myself I’ve moved on with my new partner, but the thought of you still haunts my mind and I wish you’d understand. I’m sorry.

Both her and the song are so beautiful. Her dress reminds me of a golden kiwi. 🥝✨

this just popped up in my recommendations at the absolute perfect time. I needed this, sobbing lowkey but still needed it.

Damn. Gotta thank my memories on FB 4 years ago I stumbled upon this song again

Still one of my favorites til this day❤

This is beyond beautiful. Your voice, you crying, the video, the texture, the colors, everything ✨

oh my God her voice I can relate to this so much. I had to leave my boyfriend cause he was being very psychologically abusive and he wasn't stopping his drinking. I had such strong feelings for him but he didn't have the same for me. I had to go and I really do miss him but I deserve better. I really do feel like the only way I was able to truly be free was to leave. it became a mental prison living with him. hopefully he can find happiness too one day. I'm sorry Jordan. please take care of yourself I needed this thank you. 💙

God took Amy we cried, healed us and gave us, Joy 💜 This is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in a while Love from France

Okay. THIS is what music should be

Your voice also, visuals, everything ❤️

found this on my birthday. thx world. i see you, blessing me.

HOW in the world can this video only have around 1 Mio viewers, when crappy videos have hunderts of million views? Joy is HUGE, her voice, the lyrics, the videos, pure class!

The grammys needs that girl

Joy, yer makin me tear up dawlin...I think I’m officially gonna say this luv....I think you might be my next Amy Winehouse(do NOT say this lightly at all!!!) Yer voice, lyrics, and just charisma/Aura that is purely your own IS what true magic is. Fame is waaay over rated, so thank you for sharing yourself with us. Unfortunately it’s gonna come on really fast now, stay beautiful🌸

This song is so beautiful in every way, the lyrics, the piano, her voice, the music video. Truly breathtaking.

I didn't expect this voice to flow out. A touch of Amy Winehouse. Simply beautiful.

This song makes me think of the relationship with my child's father, I pray he heals from what's hurting him. I'm working my way through my own healing right now and I feel it ended up costing a soulmate I had to cut off. I don't want to repeat a cycle or bring that lifestyle into my daughter's life and that's why I have to work on myself one day at a time. Sometimes that looks like walking away even when you care so much or want to pick up the broken pieces sometimes you have to cut it off all together. 🙏 Beautiful song, beautiful music video and your voice is angelic! 🎶💗

Anyone from Bangladesh? I am. Her voice is so good. Not normal/typical. I want her to get the recognition and I want her to keep working hard and she will be one day be so big.

''You dined on my demons, when I was just seeking for someone who I could call home. You saw our future but mine was without you. You knew that I needed to go.. Cause freedom don't come for free. I guess it cost you and me '' This sums up unrequited love. worse feeling ever.

Freedom is never free, I guess it cost you everything... my version 💔

This song needs more recognition. It’s the reason my depression and best part is it cures

A Star is Born !!! Very talented ,deserves more attention and recognition worlwide.

I just discovered her and I wasn´t prepared for this amount of talent tbh

Her voice is perfect and soothing this is a whole time traveler she's from the 1920s I love her!!!!! Biggest newest fan from Jamaica !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’ve been avoiding this in my recommendations and I regret my ignorance. Honestly, shame on me. You’re there Joy! Beautiful music needs no validation. Keep creating! The world will catch up 🦋🥀

This is so underrated! Look at these visuals!!!! The vulnerability!!! Keep sharing your voice your story and your art with the world my dear! You’re beautiful!

Already, aesthetically beautiful, them vocals omg. I will never get bored of Joy

Goosebumps the moment she starts singing

Not a lot of songs can make me feel as emotional as this one has, such a beautiful message. Reminds me of my own heart break, I needed to leave to be free but it took so much out of me. What an amazing song

this song is so good her Voice OMFG her voice is from heaven thank god i clicked on the video

I'm obsessed. I've shared this video to the whole world 😭😭😭😭😭😭

I always forget that I’ve already liked the video so I unlike it unconsciously then realize I have unliked it, then like it again. Phew! Go Joy!💕

This song helps me understand better why she left me, but it still hurts...

You’re there Joy! Beautiful music needs no validation. Keep creating! The world will catch up 🦋🥀

Omfg when she started singin' my face was like 😯

She felt every lyric!! He vibe is give graces and crazy talented

2 years later and still get goosebumps

She deserves to be famous worldwide💥🤯

Everytime i listen to this song.... It shatters my heart. I had to let him go.

Girl the world does not appreciate you enough.. Those lyrics, your voice, the storyline.. 100

These words with her voice and the visuals! omg

oh my god girlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I am crying.

These lyrics and the emotion in this video just punched me in the throat

My friend introduced me to this song after I experienced my first heartbreak. I would ball to this song. I related so much to her pain, it definitely played a part in my healing.

Five minutes spent doing anything in front of my computer and I'm still amazed and chocked by the way she's telling us this story with her incredible voice

That voice took my by surprise 😭💜 pure greatness

okay this is the first time I'm listening to this signer.. damn her voice is so beautiful..

Her eyes is like telling us something we don’t know, feelings and things she can’t explain what she’s been through

I ALMOST SKIPPED!!!!! THIS IS SO GOOD!!! HER VOICE, THE SONG.... HER HAIR!!! I'm in love😍

Absolutely DELIGHTED with you woman. The lyrics of your songs remind me my past feelings with someone. What a beautiful voice, video clip and energy!!