Was a time I was homeless and the only thing I had was my MP3 player and this album, still remember being in a bush to these words

Usually this sort of soul is in a body that’s beaten itself into oblivion. Luckily, this man is very much still with us. Very thankful.

Such an incredibly weird, raw , brilliant performance. From the flat, sound of his guitar to the way he delivers the vocals in such a weird timing, he just seems completely in the moment, and it’s absolutely haunting and perfect.Dude is definitely one of a kind.

I've listened to probably half a dozen versions of this, and I just love that every version has a completely different feel. That's how you know Oldham is a true artist: he doesn't just sing the 'song' - he sings what's in his soul at any given time!

I don't know that any song or performance has ever moved me this much. A song I've listened to hundreds of times and still it fills me with melancholy, nostalgia, happiness, loss, hope, regret, love and sadness, all at the same time.

A few years back I lost a buddy to suicide. Every time I listen to this song, it reminds me of our last few conversations. He had a beautiful soul.

probably the most important song i have ever heard. and he plays it so well. not alot of people sing about our darkness. and the joy that eludes us ... thank you Mr Prince .. cause you have saved us from some darkness

One of the best songs ever written

This guys music changed my life

Probably the best song to be written in the last 30 years.

I am so lonely. I am the darkness that only Sweet Bonnie can see.

You gotta love this weird bastard. That was a tasty performance, as always.

Will Oldham's voice is timeless. It aches so much.

I like every version and style of this song. Billy is the best

this song is so haunting, one of the best ever written.

There is something so very haunting about this song. A strange beauty.

im pretty sure the interviewer has tears in eyes at the end of this song. i know i do. everytime i hear it.

This song makes me cry inside for my passed brother-in-law (and best friend).

This song is so powerful. Every version takes on a different dimension. It’s like the winding journey of a lifetime in one song, the dreams and the downfall and deep friendship’s role in getting through it all.

A few years ago, I heard johnny cash's version and it just hit me in the heart. 2 days ago, after years without listen to it, the music appeared in my feed, so I thought about looking up the original. Been listening to his stuff every since then. Just pure poetry.

It might sound weird but my eyes teared up half way through the song, just looking at this genius perform, not because I am sad or depressed but just the pure pleasure of music and darkness.

Dude never blinks.

This is one of the most powerful songs I have heard. I was pleasantly surprised to hear Cash cover this song, with his own signature sound imposed on it.

Danke für diese wundervolle Musik! Danke fürs Hochladen!

It's a story of two mates. One going through tough times and the other growing a massive, all encompassing eyebrow hair.

Over all the years I always come back to this version.

It hurts my eyes at the end to see a beardless man after such glory

bloody hell it's even more tearjerking like this, beautifull

weeping over here ... poetic bonnie prince billy performance

I am SO 9 years behind the times, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy.... Absolutely fantastic !!

this might be the peak version of this song. wish I could buy this on bandcamp or something - I just bought this song twice on there I need this version

Always gonna appreciate a dude who can rock a beard and nail polish

I love how the DJ is crying at the end of this. This song is just beautiful

Makes my heart sing. Is this guy a genius or what?

So much emotion in his voice.

Holy shit, after this ad I get to see this in person? Thank you God.

I feel like this everyday.

Muito impactante são as palavras e esta versão de Bonnie Prince Billy. Não há como ouví-las sem chorar. Saudações do Brasil.

This song helped me more than most of you can imagine. Thank God for this great band.

This guy is a genius. Period

enigma. nothing less. thank you KEXP. for this and so many others

I love how he can take his song that I'm sure he's performed many, many times over the years and always make it new and interesting. One of a kind. God bless Will Oldham, and all those who sail with him.

There are about 20 live performances I've found on youtube over the years that I come back to at least once a month. This is a weekly pit stop.

4:06 pierced me through the heart

Absolutely beautiful.

Wow! What a courageous song!

I love both this version and Johnnys. Both have their amount of real feelings. Personally the uptempo version with Bonnie is best!!!

This Song is extremly beautiful

Stille untouched as the very best and most honest song in recent years. Bonnie knows.

This is brilliant in so many ways. Love the work by KEXP on the video and love Bonnie Prince Billy's performance, so much honesty in that man's voice.

A clareza da voz, o despojamento e a simplicidade torna esta música perfeita. É impossível pedir mais. Espero que um dia consigamos Ultrapassar a escuridão e sentir a luz para realmente iluminar o nosso caminho e darmos um sentido a cada dia.

I love that his nails are painted.

What a superb artist. People like J.J. Cale do a less is more trick. Will does less is much more. A one of.

Unfuckingbelievably beautiful...

this Bonnie's (not Tyler) live on KEXP is just perfect, so touching !.. moment of amazing grace.. whipped and this one are so good on it ! this live show "KEXP" is a great place given to music ! !

wow... this a beautiful song...

What a great songwriter. Viva Will Oldham's blues!

U can hear the pain in this mans voice In my opion thise are the best kinds of songs cuz hes not just singing hes spilling his heart and soul crying out for help

those lights. those eyes. those nails. did anyone else think the shade of nail polish added to this video experience? the shade is so serene and cloud like, peaceful.

pure genius this song

Just once in my life I'd like to see Will Oldham struggling to eat soup.

So much soul...that was beautiful :')

Such a brilliant talent. So admire him!

Love Will Oldham so much, especially the fact that he doesn't need a mic screen.....

If this doesn't move you, you don't like music, Will sings so purely from the heart.

I discovered this song because of Rosalia's cover (I'm Spanish, what did you expect?), but thank God, this is magic

LYRICS Well, you're my friend It's what you told me But can you see what 's inside of me? Many times, we've been out drinking And many times we shared our thoughts But did you ever, ever notice The kind of thoughts I got? Cause you know I have a love For everyone I know And you've seen I have this drive To live, I won't let go But could you see its opposition As it comes rising up sometimes? Sure, you must see it Comes blacking in my mind? See, I see a darkness And I see a darkness I see a darkness I see a darkness Did you know how much I love you? Here's a hope that somehow you Will save me from this darkness Well, I hope someday, buddy We have peace in our lives Together or apart Alone or with our wives That we'll stop our whoring And pull the smiles inside And light it up forever And never go to sleep My best unbeaten brother This isn't all I see Oh no, I see a darkness Oh no, I see a darkness Oh no, I see a darkness Oh no, I see a darkness Did you know how much I love you Has been a hope that somehow you Would save me from this darkness

Un tema brutal en manos de Bonnie, que gran voz tiene este hombre.

This song is so well written. In order to write something like this, he must have done some serious soul searching and been in some really dark places.

bonnie prince billy smashed it big time respect to him

Did you know how much I love you is a hope that somehow you would save me from this darkness

Spiritual lyrics. Hooked on Will since the 90's, especially with ''Palace Songs' '' ''Werner's Last Blues To Blokbuster'' and the great ''Agnes, Queen Of Sorrow''; please check them out!

Have a Like, nine years later. Incredible.

Saw 'Palace' advertised in an off beat newspaper when I lived in Minneapolis. I'll be damned: Will Oldham at The Entry. The room was packed and not a peep. Everyone was mesmerized.

Hands down, the best 4 and a half minutes I’ve ever wasted.

i’m seeing him tomorrow. been hoping to for years.

Gorgeous guitar case.

Great version!

I had to watch this because of his face in the thumbnail

Nothing short of powerful. PEACE.

I used to think I was singing this song. I realise now he was singing this song for me. I've missed the fucking bus.

"I am the walrus, goo goo g'joob." (The eye and mouth brows made me say that) I like the variety of renditions of this song.

There is no better performed song ever

This is the best thing in the world

I heard only prog metal, death metal, thrash metal. And than i ask for myself: "Why I'm hearding this song?" "Simply because it's a masterpiece"

Favorite version of a favorite song. Damn, I love that weido...

Would drive me crazy having a moustache that long. He must be stoic

You can say "Johnny cash, beter" but thuis is his song, and nobody is better than Will oldham

Beautiful

...always transcends!

hes a true legend.

Will did the video for this in Glasgow, just a few miles from me, and it's stunning....but I prefer this.

Matewan brought me here for this inspired performance.

Awesome real music!

Best song ever!

magical.

Listening to this for Chester Bennington R.I.P

Genius.

Well you're my friend (It's what you told me, anyway) And can you see (What's inside of me?) [Verse 1] Many times we've been out drinking And many times we've shared our thoughts But did you ever, ever notice The kind of thoughts I got? [Verse 2] Well you know I have a love A love for everyone I know And you know I have a drive To live I won't let go [Pre-Chorus] Could you see its opposition Comes a-rising up sometimes That its dreadful end-position Comes blacking in my mind [Chorus] And that I see a darkness And that I see a darkness And that I see a darkness And that I see a darkness And did you know how much I love you Is a hope that somehow you Can save me from this darkness? [Verse 3] Well I hope that someday, buddy We have peace in our lives Together or apart Alone or with our wives That we can stop our whoring And pull the smiles inside And light it up forever And never go to sleep My best unbeaten brother This isn't all I see You might also like Madeleine Mary Bonnie “Prince” Billy Monsters James Blunt I See a Darkness Johnny Cash [Chorus] Oh no, I see a darkness Oh no, I see a darkness Oh no, I see a darkness Oh no, I see a darkness And did you know how much I love you Is a hope that somehow you, you Can save me from this darkness?

staxstix is one of those people that hasnt been exposed yet to whatever it is that would personally break her.