turtles all the way down - sammy copley (original song)

in part inspired by the john green book of the same name that touched my SOUL and put in to words some of my worst fears and anxieties in a way that made me feel a whole lot less alone, i highly recommend you read it regardless of whether or not you personally relate to it bc it's a wonderful insight into the brain of someone who does

probably my longest and most upsetting song lmao nice also two vids in one week? who do i think i am smh

for any of u friends listening who relate to either the book or the song or just to mental health struggles in general, i'm here for u and proud of u for keeping on for as long as you have bc being trapped in your own head with something so hard to articulate is quite the battle; please talk to someone if you can, you deserve help and support

this is all very dramatic lmao i'm acc doing okay i just rlly felt the need to share some form of appreciation for this book and it seems all i know how to do is write angsty songs on out-of-tune instruments😎💓

- sam x

(also sidenote, the "unkindest cut of all" line is a reference to the play "julius caesar" bc i like pretending i'm cultured)

LYRICS:
i'm not well
as you can tell
by the way i haven't looked you in the eye
and i'm about to lie

and say i'm fine
but inside, you and i know that's not true
but it's either this or let my burdens weigh on you
and that i just can't do

so i'll choose for the both of us
and you'll just go along because
you've trusted me for no good reason
here i am committing treason

i'll force the last page of our story
one more boring allegory
i hope to god you'll rise above me
i always bite the hand that loves me
and mine is the "unkindest cut of all"
i'll watch you fall

and i'm aware
that it's not fair
to bring you here, then send you on your way
you had so much to say

and to ask
like "why am i not cut out for the task
of loving you forever, of holding you and never wanting less?"
i can take a guess;

see, i could choose for the both of us
and you'd just go along because
you're trusting me for no good reason
you love no matter what the season

and i'd force the ending of our story
you're my favourite allegory
then hope to god that you'll forgive me
my mistakes will long outlive me
and mine is the "unkindest cut of all"
i'll watch us fall

and i don't know if this makes it any easier
perhaps you'll find some comfort when i say
you and i are nothing more than meteors
never meant to live long past today

so i'll choose for the both of us
and you'll just go along because
you've trusted me against your judgement
you deserve someone who doesn't

force the last page of your story
no more boring allegories
hope to god you'll rise above me
though you'll always be part of me
mine is the "unkindest cut of all"
i'll watch you fall
now watch me fall

FOLLOW SAMMY COPLEY ON:

[jammo]

Sammy: *Exists*
Piano: "Imma bout to start this man's whole career"

[Hannah-somm]

If they will ever make a movie based on the book, this should be the soundtrack

[ashleycozz]

this is literally one of the best original songs i’ve ever heard on youtube. your lyrics are INCREDIBLE.

[DHILL]

I’m a 37 year old gas engineer. I love pints with my mates. I love all things that get me to mischief. But here I find myself actually glued to a guy and his piano and reading lyrics that have tore my heart in two. This is most incredible song I’ve heard. Your Amazing. Time for you to show the world what you are capable off
!!!

[seyeruoynepotsuj]

On top of being an excellent singer and instrumentalist, you're SO FLIPPING good at writing lyrics. I hope you're well.

[katiegilding]

Your vibrato just cleaned my pores, tidied my room, and snatched my weave

[tanvi.p]

You deserve more appreciation, you’re extremely talented ❤️

[chiii]

It's so-


...beautiful

...and sad and-

I can't put it into words-

[lolololsnorlax]

I studied piano for 7 years and my first thought was: we see that he has never studied, he puts his fingers badly, he is self-taught, he will not do a beautiful piece. After a minute I was already crying. Thank you very much Sammy for your songs and sorry for my english

[johntheoddity]

I've been reading "A Brief History Of Time" and I can't stop thinking about the story of that old woman who said the world was help up by turtles all the way down. Then you wrote this song.
Now it's turtles all over, all the way in every direction.

[juneturnsintojuly]

so, i literally brought out my copy of turtles all the day down to give to someone before i saw this. now i'm crying. thank you for reminding me of the same feeling I felt after reading that book.

[davidhaney]

Sammy . I have bipolar disorder . Your song touched my heart in such a deep deep way, I can`t even begin to thank you . The struggles I face daily are tough, but, they would be a whole lot tougher if I thought I were burdening my wife with exactly how I was feeling . Thank you Sammy . THANK YOU ! hope you NEVER stop doing what you do and I hope you get your just rewards for it ! You are an incredibly beautiful human being, I can`t express that enough, we here, all love you and if there are times when you need help, we are all here for you . We will hold you up so you can`t fall . Love you man !

[lucysteckler]

Sammy, the thought and emotion you put into your lyrics really comes through. John Green's book is incredibly real and insightful but your music captures a different element with a touching depth. Thank you for sharing your talent, it truly helps so many.

[Nikita-ezko]

I just discovered this song a few nights while shuffling and randomizing my spotify sleep playlist. In the middle of the night i happened to have woken up to this song playing and honestly

I've never heard such a song as this one in my 17 years of life. Something about the way the piano paired with this person's voice is just so heart wrenching and beautiful. No amount of words could ever perfectly describe what this song reminds me of. Maybe because it hasn't happened yet, but it's pain feels so real and raw.

Thank you so much Sammy Copley for being yourself. Although i just discovered you, your art has struck me somewhere that no artist has struck yet. I can tell there's something beautiful, painful, and mystical in you. Because when someone like me has no way to speak, you and your art is there to speak for me.

You're amazing❤

[byrz]

So Many Videos in one Week.


Sammy are you okey?

[tarynnecarr]

this reminds me of when Troy Sivan did a song for The Fault in Our Stars when he was just a youtuber and look where he is now.

[Olga-hbfs]

it's like you're sitting on couch, reading book, and in next second internally screaming becouse OH GoD HoW BEaUty iS ThIs 💕

[marcmenickella]

I haven't felt goosebumps like this from a song in a very long time. You have a mastery of story telling and song writing. Please keep expressing your feelings freely without fear of judgement. The world needs more of you.

[clarkvincentfernandezpablo]

💖💙
You did great 👍🏻 We’re always right here to support you😊

[elliott.]

turtles all the way down is one of the best books I've ever read — I'm sure this song will be amazing as always, Sammy!!