Sam Tompkins - How To Save A Life (Cover)

hey guys, i am so glad you loved the teaser i put out a couple of weeks ago. i know a lot of you were asking for a full cover so i recorded one for you, i hope you love it x

[wiganlatic]

My best friend took his own life a few weeks ago, Follow Suit is hitting hard right now but acting as a companion. I'd listened to How To Save A Life so many times since he's died, just part of questioning myself I guess, which is only natural. This cover is very timely. I've listened to Sam since the busking days in Brighton. Sam’s music genuinely saved my life. A couple of years I went through a stage of serious depression, I wasn’t happy, healthy & reached a point where I didn’t want to live anymore. I had no hope or interest in anything. Sam’s music resonated with how I was feeling at the time & it just gave me some comfort to cling onto, hope & happiness. It may sound strange, but his songs were my friends. His voice is exceptional, the range, emotion & storytelling is captivating. However, his writing comes from his heart & you can tell that - I listened to each & every word of his songs, they at times described exactly how I felt. I went to Sam’s live gig in Leeds - I’ve been to many gigs before, but this one hit different. I replayed so much that night, good and bad, however listening to the songs that not only saved my life, but will always remain a part of my life, was special. I have listened to hundreds of different artists, thousands of different songs, nobodies music has connected to me like Sam's. Some music makes me want to sing along, dance, cry - Sam's I just sit in awe, let my mind take over and listen.

[win_dum]

now this is officially the best version on the internet

[gethrob]

You can hear the real raw emotion in this. This isn't just a cover, means a hell of alot more to Sam

[Lenalost]

I need a FULL Version of this. All the lyrics. Love it. Best version from this song out there

[kydinmaguire]

i really wish there was a longer version, i find myself constantly replaying this

[bryces-right]

We need a full cover this is beautiful!

[messymommasgrace]

THIS is how this song was alsays meant to be done! I've been searching for a cover that does the lyrics justice for years, THANK YOU

[tazzznphilly]

I just when I can hear the angst in someone's voice, when the song warrants it. Bravo, Sam! I love your conviction and realness watching ur body movements, facial expressions, and voice. Loved it. I wish you rising success...you deserve it.
~ Tazzz ~

[AbbieFoster-phbg]

Please please do a full version of this song, it’s better than the original and that’s saying something. Your voice is sensational

[ChaayaBlocker]

Wow, the emotions are pure and so raw. I just found this on TikTok video audio and haven't stopped listening to it. You have a very beautiful voice. Best version. 👑💯💪💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[nadjiaouidi]

The part that I don't like about this cover is that it is too short

[everydaywinning]

This guy is ridiculous 😂😂😂. His voice is magic, i cannot stop listening to his songs ❤❤❤

[connectinggamerz]

That has to be one of the best covers of any song I have heard. Incredible

[joaobalinha]

One of my most treasured songs of all times... and i must tell that this one is way better than the original one 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[ticklme]

I've listened to this song on repeat so many times. It's beautiful.

[romy]

Step one, you say we need to talk
He walks, you say sit down, it's just a talk
He smiles politely back at you
You stare politely right on through
Some sort of window to your right
As he goes left, and you stay right
Between the lines of fear and blame
You begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Let him know that you know best
'Cause after all, you do know best
Try to slip past his defense
Without granting innocence
Lay down a list of what is wrong
The things you've told him all along
And pray to God he hears you
And I pray to God he hears you
And where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
As he begins to raise his voice
You lower yours and grant him one last choice
Drive until you lose the road
Or break with the ones you've followed
He will do one of two things
He will admit to everything
Or he'll say he's just not the same
And you'll begin to wonder why you came
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
Where did I go wrong?
I lost a friend
Somewhere along in the bitterness
And I would have stayed up with you all night
Had I known how to save a life
How to save a life
How to save a life

[MarieHumbleASMR]

*You’ve become my favorite artist of all time within the past 20 minutes. Your raw emotion and beautiful voice made my heart explode. I’m sitting here with tears pouring down my face. You are the kind of guy I’d love to write music with. I want to give you the biggest hug ever mate.I hope to meet you one day* 🩵

[amberizzy]

Damn, son.

I lost my husband to suicide in 2012. Your cover, with all the feeling you let out, shows such amazing, true potential.

I hope to see an album version someday. Just discovered you tonight, and your voice and presence are affecting, to say the least. Keep it up, man.

[twotone]

I'm 48 years old and listen to every genre of music from heavy metal, hip hop, bluegrass, country, pop, rock, rap, R&B, etc. and in my opinion, Sam Tompkins has the best voice in music history! Bold I know but thats my opinion.

[NostalgicNathan]

Loved the stripped down acoustic feel, you did this classic song justice. Great emotion and rawness, wonderful job 👏