Sam Tompkins - Talking To The Moon (Lyric Video)

when i originally recorded this cover 3 years ago, i never had expected it would change my life the way it did. the video just went everywhere. then came the remix and i guess when that happened, i started to feel like people probably didn’t want or need the full version. i felt because it was someone else’s song that I could never make it mine. i was even told by certain people who were part of the song that my part in the remix was replaceable and that “I could be switched out at any moment” and that “i should be grateful” that i was even being considered in the first place. it made me feel worthless. i knew deep down it wasn’t true, but as time went on and with everything around this cover and remix, i started to feel ashamed and embarrassed of it? almost like an imposter of the situation. like cos i didn’t write it, that i couldn’t really claim any sense of pride in it. anyway, last year, i reposted the video of me singing it and it went even more viral than the first time. it blew my mind, all the comments saying “oh my god we found the voice of the remix”. i started to feel like people really did want my own version and i wasn’t just a replaceable singer singing someone elses words on one of the biggest songs in the world. everyone around me would always tell me to release it, especially my dad. he always used to give examples of some of the worlds best songs being covers to try and convince me; nina simone’s feeling good was originally performed in a musical before nina put it on her album and made it iconic. now i’m not comparing myself to nina simone by any means haha, but what I’m trying to say is sometimes covers can give songs a longer life so that new people can appreciate. this song is so wonderfully written by Bruno and i’m so grateful for that. anyway when i posted it again this year and it went even more viral than it ever had before, i decided that was it and now it’s finally yours. thank you to all the kind strangers on the internet for reminding me of who and what i am. i appreciate you all. my version of “talking to the moon” 🥺

[reginabell]

😢😢😢 everytime I hear this song I can't help but get tears in my eyes, I love this young man and his beautiful heavenly voice, God has certainly put Favor on this man's life blessed with such talent🎉❤

[ShannonDavisSings]

Let it out. You've got it. Don't let go of your space, the personal expression of you within each line. I look forward to watching you not just perform well, not just feel, not just emote, not even just remember, but embodying your craft. Look at these comments. For one so insecure you are well on your way. Make it happen Live. Leave it on whichever stage you choose. Choose wisely and humbly and beautifully whatever you want to convey. Make your voice, with all its characteristics and experiences be the instrument that touches those near and far. I am excited by this introduction. I want to hear more. Thank you.

[cherylmack]

Whooo, this is one beautiful song for your wonderful voice. Best of luck to you Sam. Take good care. and thanks for sharing this.

[greysonj]

Waited so so long for Finally a full cover. Best cover EVER.

[darlinesly]

Beautiful Sam! I know this feeling all too well! ❤❤❤

[iancollins]

I am so glad you released this full version. The world needs to understand just exactly where the sample that went viral came from. They need to know that there is a beautiful artist behind that who has so many deep and important songs. Keep doing you. You are a true talent and the world needs to know.

[Lemonae]

Oh man, I absolutley love this & I feel your feelings that match mine to a T. I can listen to this over and over, it helps me when I think about the ones I lost way too soon. Thank you! 🙏🥰

[KYEN_WILD]

I remember seeing a snippet to this from his Instagram page and he never released it. Now here we are, a few years later. Listening to the full version and y'all my eyes watered to this song. Sam....You Done it again Man 🌑🌘🌗🌖🌕🌔🌓🌒🌑

[staz]

I love listening to Sam sing. It gives me goosebumps. He’s so real. He has so much spirit. Genuinely loves what he’s singing. You can see it all over his face. I just love it. 💕

[jamiedjjdm]

So glad to hear a full version bro what a powerful vocal this is

[corrinmelendez]

Thank you for finally releasing this Sam, your voice is absolutely angelic. The vibrato is on point. And most of all, your heart is in it ❤ Bless you

[dawnchrysostomou]

Well worth the wait Sam, I absolutely love this.

[djbuckleselliott]

Crushed this!!! Great Work. Amazing Voice Fam!!

[Amber-]

Sam Sam Sam... You've gone and done it again! ❤ Amazing 👏🏼 Im absolutely IN-LOVE with your voice!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with all of us around the world!! ❤❤❤

[ylfaer]

Damn, that´s good. Best cover so far, beautiful rendition. Congrats!

[lesoilxavier]

Un petit peu plus d'un an que j'écoute cette artiste et son ascension ne cesse de croître, il est phénoménal.
Sa voix est fantastique.
Je suis subjugué et incroyablement et véritablement fan de ce mec.
Impossible de lui résister, c'est un joyaux.

[Irmelinis]

Every song you release your voice is just better and better. Brilliant stuff <3 love love love it

[PaulOnMars]

I've been waiting for this for a very long time, Sam. I'm so glad it's just you and guitars, too. It really doesn't get any better than this. Thank you for sharing. If I could #subbed again, I would.

[Mancjorot]

So beautiful, it's increadable to see how far you've come since first hearing this. I wish you nothing but the best and every success, you're so deserving Sam.💞💖💞

[zerobeats_]

Followed you since your busking days, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Greatest of all time. 🐐