Loyle Carner - HGU | A COLORS SHOW 

soul was on full display in this one, Loyle's a real one

you can tell he put his heart and soul into this song

The moment he wiped off his tears gave me chills😫...this is so good

it’s really crazy how the most emotional song on the album’s instrumental was found by Loyle searching up Loyle Carner type beats and finding this before deciding to use it to close his album. Incredible performance by COLORS too

I met Loyle’s dad while he was doing construction on my house. A genuine guy, who thought Loyle had a good life after his mum had met his stepdad. Doesn’t justify why he didn’t keep in contact, but forgiving is loving. He said he was so proud of Loyle, and was so happy that I even listened to his music. This song brought me to tears hearing his pain, can’t even imagine how it made his dad feel. At least they will be in contact for the rest of their lives.

Ain't nothin changed. Loyle still bringing heat as always.

Thank you COLORS for blessing us with loyle again 🙏

you can see how much this song means to him, a true masterclass of song writing

Seeing other men cry and speak their feelings is so powerful. Thanks Loyle

It’s so easy to let your trauma turn you sour, but it takes so much more to break the cycle. That is strength, appreciate it loyle 💫

*Lyrics* Yeah, I forgive you, I forgive you, I forgive you After everything we've been through Everything we seen The Disney Channel on the screen Yo, I can't forget the screams Late at night, clinging to the beams Wonder, is he understanding what I mean? Saying don't go now, yo, please 'Cause I was starting to believe The first twenty-seven years, a bad dream Finally found my feet Head low, walking through the streets Had these headphones filling up with beats My mind speaks, I'm hurt Still rosy in my cheeks Why do autumn leaves get to fall in peace When it's falling down on me? I keep my hands where you can see 'Cause I ain't being fallen by police Felt you calling in my jeans My back pocket splitting in the seams I couldn't start the car, find the keys Yeah, yo, I forgive you, I forgive you, I forgive you And I hope that it continues after everything you've been through Living a life that was sinful Slicing through my belly like a ginsu The birthday cake I bring you Know you feel, know you're 'bout to cry I can see it in the corner of your eye There ain't nothing you can hide Locking off the phone out of pride Doesn't matter if you blow it in the skies 'Cause I'm knowing why, like pawn to E4 Bishop C4, that's light work Queen to F3, I can see more My best days Still my heart banging out my chest plate Queen to F7, that was checkmate Hoping that my pen breaks So I can finish this and press play Listen to decisions that my pen makes 'Cause Ben stayed Yeah, I'm saying Ben stayed The next day, the next day then the next day Yo, I forgive you, I forgive you, I forgive you 'Cause I know that it's within you And I'm better when I'm with you Tryna reconnect as we begin to Understand the reasons that you're sinful 'Cause Earth's evil, yeah 'Cause hurt people, hurt people Especially the ones who weren't equal The burnt treacle Wonder what would be expected in the sequel Except for the cycle to repeat 'cause that's the default That life's lethal Watching history repeat itself So I can rewrite the ending and the prequel And figure out the bit in the middle until it keeps all Of my people together and living peaceful Trust, 'cause ain't no Jack, ain't no beanstalk Ain't no fairy tales, places we walk but we fought Just for this, just for smiles, yo, that he brought Still I'm lucky, yo, that we talk

First 27 years a bad dream, but I’ve finally found my feet. That hit me way harder than any line ever has.

Damn. One of the best Colors performances for sure. Now even more excited to see this man live

Noone can capture and express pain the way Carner does, and still resolve it all in healing and love. This song is just incedible. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Im so amazed that this dude snuck a checkmate sequence into the song

My favourite track from the album. So much emotion behind this piece. Pure poetry as always from Loyle 🙌

Loyle reaches my heart in a way no other can. So much beauty in his pain. Pureness.

This is real music he is by far the 🐐

This is pure poetry. Great to see Loyle starting to get the recognition he deserves.

Anyone that doesn’t know about the back story to this album, if you listen closely to the tone that changes across the album and the lyrics (the music vids and visualisers also) you will realise that the whole album was about loyle first hating his dad with the first heavy track “hate” whilst in HGU at the end of the album he is saying “I forgive you” to try and make emends with his father, also here is a couple more track meanings, Nobody knows is about hating his roots (His dad) whilst polyfilla is about filling holes in his relationship between him and his dad, Homerton is about the conversation he had with his dad about his son (homerton was the hospital he was born in) Also HGU (song you are listening to) talks about chess as loyle played chess with his dad after his driving lessons leading to the chessboard HUGO merch. ( listen to the conversation at the end of hgu it talks about it. ) Hugo is a peice of art, 10/10 loyle, please continue to make music as good as this

His emotion is so raw. The sentiment that he has for his father "I forgive you" resonates so much. And then the way he says "cause hurt people hurt people" at 1:57 is the gut wrenching thing that lets the tears come out.

He is actually the coolest man alive

That crack in his voice at the end 😢 All that raw emotion & him having to wipe his eyes. To share that with we the audience. I found this a few months ago & keep coming back. Why is he being slept on here in the states? One of the absolute best tracks I've heard in this day and age of crap music. ❤

He was holding back the tears from the intro but couldn’t anymore at the end

I've listened to this 20 times in a row, can't even explain how this makes me feel. Anything I say feel like it would be an understatement. Unreal.

Such a different energy from his previous colors performance Ice Water, so many deep feels here! I love his stage presence and lyricism! amazing as always, loyle ❤

This will forever be my favorite artist and my favorite COLORS show.

So soulful and from the heart! To see men write and deliver like this Is so healing and beautiful. Love from Sweden

THE KING IS BACK ON COLORS PEOPLE

Damn, what an authentic performance.. Especially with the emotional voicecrack at 1:53

Loyle carner doesn’t just make me love music, he makes me feel it deep inside

the only reason i can't listen to this everyday is because I may end up crying everytime if I do. Such an emotional but powerful song yet to this day, I love it

I really hope this is A Lasting Place - that song is so deep and beautiful ❤

Bro , when he said “Hurt people, Hurt people” that hit deep…

Wow, he put some serious emotion into this. Bravo

I'm having to watch this from now on, as my Spotify wrapped will make me look obsessed...

It's been a long time I haven't checked on Loyle and here he is, looking a bit tired and marked by life. That's making him so relatable and his words resonate deeply.

I do no not have a relationship with my father and I probably never will again but this song brings me peace in a weird way. Thank you Loyle

I wait on the day my son forgives me /: this song will forever have a part of my heart. imy imy!

I love the emotions he conveys through his music, even more with this song

🔥🔥🔥 Fuhud from shtxsngigs sent me here and glad he did what a powerful song and performance. Listening to him now 🎉

Why is this my first time hearing this? I loved everything about this song. Took me back to a place in my childhood. Whew. I felt every word it been on replay for about a hour. I needed this !

This song makes me tear up every time it comes up.

I wonder what zento thought when Loyle hit him up about this beat? Such a crazy moment to end the album with a beat found from youtube

This man put his heart and soul into this whole album, and i'm so grateful for it. Thanks Loyle

Im crying out loud here........

Need this version on streaming immediately, this is legendary, the passion, the voice breaks, it’s so perfect man

Brought literal tears having already been very familiar with the studio version. Chills

What a session, Loyle has been my favorite rapper for the last 3-4 years and the evolution of his lyrics have always been deep. Thx Loyle for your music and your love on this álbum

My favorite artist, and he didn't disappoint.

I hope one day I can meet my Dad. Left my life when I was about 18 months old never to be seen or heard from again. I hope to find him one day so the pain maybe isn't so bad anymore. I will keep trying.

Mans really enjoyed himself there, never seen such energy on colors studio that's for sure

this song is so beautiful, you can see how much it means to him

gave me goosebumps, watched this already 5 times over, amazing

Wow never heard of him or the song. Let me download the album real quick

If you have a passion for something where you can put your heart and soul in, this is an example!

I’ve been listening to Carner for a few years and he is a such a massive inspiration. This was a beautiful performance and you can tell it’s true healing for him. I love how he encapsulates his emotions so well. Got peace? Forever and always listening to your tunes. Much love man!

You can feel the emotion on this one.

PASSION at its finest. thank you sir.

I cried the 1st time i've listen this. I forgive you, I forgive you, I forgive you

Album is 🔥

Absolutely amazing. Inspirational, how Loyle is able to bring out his emotions.

Forgiveness is a powerful energy. This was from the heart . 😢

This one really came from within. Thank you for these chills Loyle

when loyle breathes like that at the start of a song you know its gonna be heavy

This is one of the most evocative Colours Show performances I have ever seen. Hats off Loyle, what an incredible talent you are 🌟

We saw him at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2018 and we were blown away by his performance. And until today he delivers consistently good music and performances. Much love for Loyle

This is likee so realll Mann , I love this guy!!

Criminally underrated COLORS show

Wow...OMG Loyle is soo dope...Can't even put it into words how much I can relate to these exact words 💯😥

Best UK MC hands down. Amazing flow.

Thanks for the recommendation Fuhad

Here to cement this comment in the history of loyles fine music and creation journey

God bless Loyle Carner.

This was incredibly beautiful and sad. Felt every word. Straight. Art.

This was quite literally everything. Poured his heart out and I felt it thru the screen. Powerful!

CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED

Many people have a soul but his one is screaming emotions when he toast... For that it was beatiful...Thank you colors for this choice

This guy is actually the Goat 🐐

Loyle, Simz & Jehst. Best rappers to ever come out the UK. PERIOD.

Ugh Loyle. Never fails to stun. So glad to see him on Colors.

WOW! So much in one performance, definitely my favorite colors yet and I've been watching for ages... The lyrics, heart & soul in this! Can really feel every "I forgive you" ❤️

yes!!!!!

I first discovered Loyle Carner here on Colours, I'm glad he's back again with a stellar performance.

Wow, there is nothing more beautiful than seeing a man cry. This song is beautiful.

This song is so extremely powerful!

I believed in every.single.word that came out of his mouth

Wow 🥺

The realest Colours video I have ever seen. Loyle deserves everything

This is one of the most impressive things I've felt inna minute. Light and love brother 🙏

Feel this. Hurt people hurt people, said that with his heart on his sleeve, a piece of himself left in his music. Look forward to seeing Loyle in Bristol in March!

This man makes me think rare thoughts like - this is the first time I hear music like this

this is genuinely one of his best songs

Love how Loyle uses real-life recordings in his songs, but how does he do it? Is he always carrying a voice recorder in his pocket and recording moments? They always feel so authentic, not acted.

Frankie Stew & Harvey Gunn for the next one!

wow, bloody hell mate. this is for forever... will return to this one again and again.

voice break was amazing

Pure emotion that we need in music I love loyle mahn🥹

So in love with this guy wvery1 time I hear him

when I listen to his music I feel like speaking with his heart