2024 anyone?

this song gives me a special kind of feelings i don't understand. it makes me happy and kinda sad at the same time. it's so beautiful. i love this song so much

My husband and I loved Regina Spektor. One night, unplanned, we put on a playlist and laid in bed together. We had the most tender and intimate moment to this song. It became our song, and when we would make up after a fight we would put this on and he would hold me. We lost him a few years ago. Addiction brought him down and although he tried many times he just couldn't beat it. I haven't come back to this song much since then, maybe a handful of times....but when i do im transported back to what it felt like to have him there with me. Its the closest I'll ever feel to touching him again, and although its incredibly painful, I'm grateful for it.

[Chorus] You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first, I loved you first Beneath the sheets of paper lies my truth I have to go, I have to go Your hair was long when we first met [Verse 1] Samson went back to bed Not much hair left on his head He ate a slice of Wonder bread, and went right back to bed And history books forgot about us and the Bible didn't mention us And the Bible didn't mention us, not even once [Chorus] You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first, I loved you first Beneath the stars came falling on our heads But they're just old light, they're just old light Your hair was long when we first met [Verse 2] Samson came to my bed Told me that my hair was red Told me I was beautiful, and came into my bed Oh, I cut his hair myself one night A pair of dull scissors in the yellow light And he told me that I'd done alright And kissed me 'til the morning light, the morning light And he kissed me 'til the morning light [Verse 3] Samson went back to bed Not much hair left on his head He ate a slice of Wonder bread, and went right back to bed Oh, we couldn't bring the columns down Yeah, we couldn't destroy a single one And history books forgot about us And the Bible didn't mention us, not even once [Outro] You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first

This song is all about love, and told through the story of Samson and Delilah. Samson had tremendous strength, but he lost it when Delilah had his head shaved. In the song, Spektor makes uses this comparison to show how she feels, how even after she did something so horrible to her loved one, he kissed her til the morning light and told her that she'd done alright. It shows the unconditional forgiveness you have for someone you love.

This song is about two stories of love, told in parallel, to tell each other's tale. On the one hand, we have Samson and Delilah. Delilah didn't cut his hair- she made her servant do it. This tale is from the perspective of the servant, who, in the song, is in love with Samson, though she's a 'nobody,' and forgotten. "The history books forgot about us, and the Bible didn't mention us- not even once." Delilah's servant is not mentioned by name in the Bible, even though they were the instrument of his doom. "Beneath the sheets of paper lies my truth" In between the stories, in the airy spaces between the pages of the Bible, between the words, in the unspoken and unwritten elements of the story, is the servant who had to watch her love Samson become weak and powerless, feeling nothing but love- none of Delilah's malice. The second tale, in parallel, is a modern story, of a person with aggressive cancer, told from the voice of the person that loves him. "Samson went back to bed, not much hair left on his head." "He ate a slice of Wonder Bread and went right back to bed." This is a person with cancer, likely undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy. The intense reaction to the therapy makes it hard to keep anything down- white bread may be all they can stomach. When their hair is going to fall out anyway, and it will itch and hurt their sensitive skin while they're sick from chemo, she has to cut his hair, which she's obviously attached to- his long hair that he had when they first met. Each tale is an allegory for the other- each woman is unnamed and not famous. Each has to watch their love weaken. Each is powerless to time and fate ("Oh we couldn't bring the columns down, we couldn't destroy a single one"). Each has a doomed love, and yet that love endures still. "You are my sweetest downfall- I loved you first."

I lost my person 4 years ago. I grieve every day. This song takes me back to his arms, that I hope to feel again one day. Our love may not be mentioned in the Bible, but story will always be written in my book.

I saw her perform this live last night, and it was so magical. A dream come true, really.

I've only just discovered this song. Absolutely breathtaking!

One of the most gorgeous songs ever written. Period.

i remember when i was a toddler and my mum took my hands and danced me around the kitchen to this album on our cd player. it was one of the few albums we both loved and it was a big part of my childhood. this song never ceases to make me tear up

I remember finding this as a 16 yr old kid. Me and my best friend fell in love with her and listened to this on repeat. Now at 34, haven’t listened to the song in probably a decade, it popped into my head. It’s every bit as beautiful today as it was back then. One of the best songs ever made. And Regina’s a babe. 🔥😂

Was listening to music at work with my best friend last night, and she put this on...I was totally unprepared for the ride on the feels train.

I've shared this song quite a few times and it never occurred to me to explain why this song means so much to me so I thought I would write an explanation. I was deployed to Iraq twice. The first time I went I saw a few things that I think really messed me up and changed who I was. The second time I went I was more often than not wound so tight that I appeared crazy and if I'm honest with myself I probably was by that time. It was a very stressful time for me. I remember listening to Imogen Heap's song hide and seek over and over and then I somehow came across this song by Regina Spektor. I must've listened to this song hundreds of times while I was in Iraq on that second deployment. While most of my buddies listened to some form of death metal I listened to this because it reminded me of the general soft sweet character of the girls I knew back home. It was very relaxing to hear such a sweet voice amidst the terrible situation I found myself in. When we would go on mission I would put my ear buds in under my much larger comms headphones and have this song on loop at a very low volume as I rolled down the road in a turret with a .50 and a giant flash light scanning for bombs and people trying to kill me or my battle buddies. This song was always playing in the background for me while we communicated in a warzone. It kept my head clear and calm, and kept me relaxed so I could focus. In a weird way this song probably saved my life.

This song popped into my head at 1AM Thanksgiving morning 2023. Still as great as when I first heard it

So my crush recommended Regina Sparks to me. I listened to her and told him I liked her music, and he seemed really pleased and told me his favorite was Samson. My name is Sam, and I have super long hair, and he told me I was the kindest person he ever knew before he left today. AM I READING TOO FAR INTO THIS??!!

She's so underrated :(

Fall in love with this every time

“The Bible didn’t mention us” wow. Makes me think of that feeling where you wish people could understand how much that person meant to you but they’ll never feel what you felt.

Regina's voice takes me back to when things were much more simple, her songs always gave me peace and felt magical. Growing up with her music was like a promise that life had wonderful things hidden and waiting to be discovered. Well, if there's more people like her doing music like this, maybe I wasnt that wrong 💌 Your music is a gift from above Regina Spektor

This was the song that made me fall in love with her. It makes me tear up like a little baby every time.

I listened to this on repeat the first time my heart was broken. Now it takes me back to my 18-year-old self -- and it's still as hauntingly beautiful as ever.

I saw her in concert this week. When she played this song NOT a dry eye in the whole audience. Incredible concer.t

I see a lot of people sharing the story of Sampson and delilah. Which this song does reference. However not enough comments explaining that the Sampson of the Bible is not who this song is about. This song is actually about a past lover , who passed away from cancer. She uses the Sampson reference to draw a comparison of someone who's losing their strength and they lose their hair. There are lots of little hints through the song such as the words "the Bible didn't mention us" and wonder bread being which is a reference to chemo therapy. I really hope people learn the real story and go back and listen again. It is so brilliantly written with all the references and amazing story telling and litterally moments. I truly think knowing the real story makes this song so much better. Also very much sad. But many of the most beautiful songs are.

"i loved you first" kills me for some reason :'(

00:17 i love the way she looks at the camera right there, she's so beautiful. what a great song. my Dad used to love Regina Spektor, which i used to think was weird, it wasn't until after he passed away that i started listening to her music, now i visit this video almost everyday because it makes me think of my Dad.

This song is a masterpiece! One of my favorites.

Been listening to this for 15 years...don't plan on stopping now.

This is not just a beautiful song. The most special person asked me to listen to it one night, so it has had its own place in my heart ever since.

Is it normal this song still makes me wanna cry after all this time? "I loved you first"

I have LOVED this song for years. More than 10 years I think, and everything I start loosing myself, I come back here. It brings tears to my eyes.

I sang this to my son when he was in the womb. He's 6 now and still asks me to sing it to him at night. It's an unbelievable song of pure love.

You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first, I loved you first Beneath the sheets of paper lies my truth I have to go, I have to go Your hair was long when we first met Samson went back to bed Not much hair left on his head He ate a slice of wonder bread and went right back to bed And history books forgot about us and the bible didn't mention us And the bible didn't mention us, not even once You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first, I loved you first Beneath the stars came fallin' on our heads But they're just old light, they're just old light Your hair was long when we first met Samson came to my bed Told me that my hair was red Told me I was beautiful and came into my bed Oh I cut his hair myself one night A pair of dull scissors in the yellow light And he told me that I'd done alright And kissed me 'til the mornin' light, the mornin' light And he kissed me 'til the mornin' light Samson went back to bed Not much hair left on his head Ate a slice of wonderbread and went right back to bed Oh, we couldn't bring the columns down Yeah we couldn't destroy a single one And history books forgot about us And the bible didn't mention us, not even once You are my sweetest downfall I loved you first

i love how she can twist a biblical reference with a modernized parellel story and make it good.

I must have been 14 years old when I've heard it for the first time. Each time I listen to it over time I discover some new words in a meaning I didn't understand before. This song is a piece of art.

Sometimes a song touches you.....you don't know why it just does....this is one of those songs and I am glad it did

This is one of those songs that you love the more you listen to it. At first, I was like, "Well, it's nice and kinda' weird...", but listening to it again in its own context, it always surprises me how beautiful it is, no matter how many times I listen to it.

"I loved you first" kills me

Edit: 2023. Hey you're still here. Coming back to the feels of nostalgia. Edit: 2022. Out of nowhere, you intentionally come back to listen to this song just to bring that nostalgic feeling.

wow this song aged well. Both the visuals and the music itself. Absolutely timeless fourteen years later.

One of the most beautiful songs ever

Absolutely one of the best songs I have ever had the privilege to hear. I do not know of her intentions in making this song. But this song drew me closer to God. The story of Samson has always been my favorite. You brought me closer to God after a lifetime of avoiding Him. Thank you Regina Spektor. Even if this was not your intention, please be happy that you improved the life of another.

my girlfriend played this to me in the car driving to her family's for xmas. was the first xmas since my mum died and this track just bought something very emotional out of me and started crying without even listening to the lyrics. the melody is beatiful

This song kills me everytime, so beautiful. I love the reference to Samson and Delihla, but she really did her own thing with the mythology

I love her songs..the slow piano and her voice so solemn.

Just discovered her today. I'm so glad i did even if it's late.

I have listened to this song non-stop literally and legitimately for almost 24 hours. That's how good this song is.

When i was a kid me and my mom would sing this together playing on her radio before we sleep... i would never forget those beautiful times. It was the two of us because our family was a mess my dad was cheating and my older siblings were away, this song gave me comfort through all of those problems 🖤

What a masterpiece!! she is so different, i love the way she looks at the camera

"I cut his hair myself one night.. A pair of dull scissors in the yellow light.. He told me that I've done alright and he kissed me til the morning light". Wow.

I've been in a very very hard and difficult relationship that ive been numb enough not to cry, but Listening to this song helps me shed tears even for a short while

This is probably my favorite love song of all time

I'm not a sensitive person but this song is one of the most beautiful i've ever heard.

Repeated it like 10 times already. this song is BEAUTIFUL

Only she could describe the stars as "just old light" and make perfect sense

First time I heard this was when I was 13. I'm 29 now and I'm in love with the older albums I grew up listening to. Helped me a lot through tough times with anxiety, depression and bullying. Some time ago I rediscovered this specific song and I think this is one of the most beautiful pieces I've ever heard. Always gets me... Like I'm not crying, you're crying lol. I'm talking to you now, internet stranger - know you are loved, you're an amazing human being.

This song will be so sweet for her firstborn child

This makes me cry😭😭😭

“And he kissed me till the morning light” is my favorite part of the song. Heart wrenching

I had this on my MySpace back in the mid 2000s and so did my gorgeous teenage crush and then we dated for 9 months and he moved away 3:12 to NYC. He died years later at 24 and this song just makes me think of that era, our time together and how he is gone and I always get teary eyed and sentimental.

This is just so beautiful.

2018 and my roommate suggested listening to some of Regina Spektor's songs, and I must admit, this one is one of the most meaningful and powerful songs I've heard in a while. I actually listened to it twice to try to understand the meaning a bit more, and then I realized how meaningful this song truly is. I actually almost cried at the end of it, that's how effective it was. I'm so glad I've heard this song now :)

Sheer poetry ❤️💯🔥

'Beneath the stars came falling on our heads. But they're just old light.' I love that lyric so much.

Regina no matter how old this music is and how fast the time will go, I will always love this music and Love your albums. And remember what I saw from cheap seats

Regina Spektor’s songs were the anthems of my childhood! My mother loved her, and listing back I do too. This song makes me sob profusely- it’s absolutely gorgeous and I’m so glad it was sung on the Colbert show! (PS I’ve always thought a dodie or harry styles cover of this would be heaven)

She has so much musically inclined soul that makes me want to cry for the humanist she is. Yes, she's all there. Thank you for posting.

I really love these old but gold standard songs..❤️the texture of her voice

Even after years and years this song was released, every time I listen to it makes me cry.

The adaptation of the parable is really relatable. Samsons power really wasn't in his hair, but he had made himself vulnerable to delilah by loving her. Ultimately that's what killed him. I think delilah really did love him and is basically lamenting betraying him in this song. She not only betrayed him, but also the love she hungered for.

This song is just so raw and hits at the part of me that loves, the part of me I've been trying to keep down

I have always loved Regina . Her energy is infectious and really beautiful

My heart is crying. Those lyrics are just amazingly full of emotions that my heart can't contain. 💔

I get way too introspective when I listen to her. I guess because I'm already that way most of the time... I love her songs but they sure do a number on my heart.

I love this song so much. It puts even more meaning in the Bible story. It shows how much Delilah and Samson loved each other in secret and sacrificed for each other. So beautiful, “you are my sweetest downfall, I loved you first”

This song went out when I was in 6th grade. I remember tuning in to our local music channel excitedly waiting for the countdown of top 10 hits just to hear this song everyday. As a kid, without fully understanding the lyrics, i felt there was something about it that was so nostalgic, so peaceful..Until now I listen to it whenever i want to slow things down ❤

"You are my sweetest downfall." That's my favorite line.

My goodness... Still LOVE her Voice, melody, and sound... I grew up on this album, and still can't quite miss a day without hearing her.

Regina is one of the few voices which over the years have played along into my list of songs i hum and sing to.. what a lovely expressive voice, set to such a rich story ..it really is art.

Many years have passed and this is still one of my favorite songs and I can't stop listening to this.

my mom used to listen to someone that sounded like this (especially the 'i loved you first') and i never knew who it was and i recognized it and i just. omg

The line that pulls my heart strings the hardest is “You are my sweetest downfall.” To me, it’s like saying there were a lot of things to happen in my life that ending up taking me down... but you? You are the one I do not regret. “I loved you first.”

This song was released when I was barely 13 years old. I loved it then. Listened it throughout the years. I didn’t know I’d come back one day and listen to it while feeling a whole different way about it.

Someone who hurt me deeply introduced me to this song last year, and sang it relatively well at a bar on stage to me. I thought the song was beautiful, and I thought they were equally so. I still think one of those things is beautiful...guard your hearts and keep your hair long, little Samsons

This is my favorite song ever! I also love the Bible story.

I found Regina when I was 16 and Loved her since. I got to go to her concert last year I hope she has more. 2018

the first time i heard this was when my classmate sang this in our music class. Now I have my own family still listening to this song from time to time and it feels nostalgic makes me sad and happy at the same time. One of the best songs created. Very underrated song.

Ugh im so inlove with this song right now!

I just learned it on the piano and I love it!!!! To all you piano players I strongly encourage this it's not even hard, it's also fun to play on the ukulele😊

I never liked this song back in the day because she sounded differently than most of the artists her time. But now as I am older, this has become one of my favorite songs.

I found it!!waaaah finally!! I was searching for this song since the first time I overheard my neighbor playing this over their speaker. Wasn't able to hear the lyrics clearly so couldn't search it but the melody alone caught my attention. Now I can sleep soundly 😂

super late to recognize this beautiful song. this is kinda song that i replay over and over again until i get bored and it's not gonna happen. just love it. it makes you feel something. makes me feel something.

What a pretty song.

Regina Spektor is so strong for even writing and singing

Hey voice makes my heart happy. So beautiful and tranquil. 🕊️🕊️

This song takes me back to my first relationship. I was his first too. It was a rollercoaster of emotions and we had so many problems, we were on/off for 3 years in a row. He gave me this song a couple months before we broke up for the last time....'I loved you first'.... :(

Honestly my favorite song of hers.

Death is unbeatable twice. You can't overcome your own death, and you cannot cope with the death of that which you love.

when i first realized that "i loved you first" doesn't mean "i loved you before they did" but "i loved you over anything else" 😭

This song reminds me of a friend i once had who was diagnosed with prostate cancer. To keep a long story short he had a really lush head of hair.This song kind of reminds me of him because as he did chemo and his hair started to thin & fall out he would look visibly weaker, I mean i know it was the chemo taking it's toll but you can't really help but associate Samson and Delilah. r.i.p. Rick L. & love to Martha L.