Sam Tompkins - Numb (Live from The Champ)

i wrote numb about feeling so low that the idea of feeling nothing is more appealing. these last 5 months or so have been a lot like that at times and so this song especially resonates. singing it at my dads pub felt very fitting. hope you guys like this version. think it gives this song a whole other dimension. sending love x



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lyrics:

i see a man in the mirror
i see a blurred out figure
i used to look so different
i guess that time is a killer, huh?
i’ve seen a saint turn sinner
i’ve seen a man get bitter
once or twice
how could this have happened
i’m feeling abandoned
i’m breaking up
but,
i’m done with thinking about it
but my heart won’t allow it
i’d rather be numb
i’d rather be numb
to all the pain that has found me
cos it’s all around me
i’d rather be numb
i’d rather be numb
i feel the walls getting thicker
while my strengths’ getting thinner
oh i’ve never been a quitter
or ever want to give up (nah)

but now i’m running like a river
i’m running like a river yeah

but now i’m running like a river i’m running like a river yeah,
yeah
cause i’m done with thinking about it
but my heart won’t allow it
i’d rather be numb
i’d rather be numb
to all the pain that has found me
cos it’s all around me
i’d rather be numb
i’d rather be numb
numb, numb
won’t somebody take this pain
and make it all just go away
i don’t care if i’m left with nothing
cause everyday repeats the same
it’s on my mind all over again

cause i’m done with thinking about it
but my heart won’t allow it
i’d rather be numb
i’d rather be numb
to all the pain that has found me
cos it’s all around me
i’d rather be numb
i’d rather be numb
i’d rather be numb

oh
i wish i was numb
i wish i was (i)
i wish i was numb.

#samtompkins #numb

[officialpaperbagman]

🥺this song resonates with me because I literally hung myself from a tree and ended up in a coma for 2 months from the lowest of lows... for anyone reading this please know that behind all those darkened nights are always brighter days 🌤 I PROMISE YOU 🙏

[LivLifeBetter]

1 thing i hope Sam remembers is that he does not have to go viral or sell millions of albums. Through his music he is actually changing lives for the better, he does not need to be heard in clubs when his words stay in people's hearts.

[stephenie]

I wished I was numb when I was struggling the most I ever have. It was a relief. I’m also really glad being numb eventually made me depressed and I had to move back towards feeling things again. Sometimes you just need a break to recover.

[Sophsingsxoxo]

Sat listening to this on repeat literally sobbing 😭 I'm so broken right now

[eyadamar]

We need the “Live from The Champ” album in August!! 🔥

[PRODVE]

i will work on a song with Sam Tompkins one day, speaking it into existence 🙏🏼

[NanaM]

I didn't realize this was your dad's pub. Love the atmosphere! ❤❤❤

[eggo]

love that ever since I heared that live in munich

[chrissmith]

Why TF does this not have 10 million views?

[gertrudisrubio]

I see a man in the mirror
I see a blurred out figure
I used to look so different
I guess that time is a killer, huh?
I've seen a saint turn sinner
I've seen a man get bitter
Once or twice

How could this've happened
I'm feeling abandoned
I'm breaking up
But

I'm done with thinking about it
But my heart won't allow it
I'd rather be numb
I'd rather be numb
To all the pain that has found me
Cos it's all around me
I'd rather be numb
I'd rather be numb

I feel the walls getting thicker
While my strengths' getting thinner
Oh I've never been a quitter
Or ever want to give up (nah)
But now I'm running like a river
I'm running like a river yeah
Yeah
Cause

I'm done with thinking about it
But my heart won't allow it
I'd rather be numb
I'd rather be numb
To all the pain that has found me
Cos it's all around me
I'd rather be numb
I'd rather be numb
Numb, numb

Won't somebody take this pain
And make it all just go away
I don't care if I'm left with nothing
Cause everyday repeats the same
It's on my mind all over again

I'm done with thinking about it
But my heart won't allow it
I'd rather be numb
I'd rather be numb
To all the pain that has found me
Cos it's all around me
I'd rather be numb
I'd rather be numb (I'd rather be numb)

Oh
I wish I was numb
I wish I was I
I wish I was numb

[CMLink]

I want to comment something profound but all I have is gratitude for this man and his songs, especially this one 🫶🏻

[DarthYoutube]

This song is Amazing! Keep it up Sam 🔥🔥

[ljcarter]

The version we were all waiting for 😍😍 piano versions have my heart 👏🏼 the setting, the song, the heart & soul = perfection 🩶

[tomasmantica]

Estas en otro nivel, sinceramente hablando, estas en otro nivel hermano.

[jadesaunders]

The hairs on my arms and neck!!
And what better place to sing this beautiful song.

[Bizcutdaartist]

Wow where have u been I am so sad bc I am so much older than u ....ur amazing I wish I could had your music in my young life your hitting all the things I went thru with all the bad in my life I could have healed back then and I know your healing somebody's heart in a time of there need I'm in a strange place in my 46 yrs I been here but I'm getting there duvirced and living alone for the first time in my life and your new album is the only music in my life being meaning....love biz

[dlmever]

I adore your live versions 🖤🔥. Crazy how beautiful pain can sound isn't it. Ughh! 💔thanks for sharing another amazing track with us Sam. 🙏✌️🖤

[KNKNG]

Watched our sam since he was a young spog on streets. Such a warm hearted loving man and his voice is incredible love this man must of been hurt to have these vocals these songs his poor dad aside keep going strong my wee brother ❤️ much love

[K..A..S]

Beautiful song, touching lyrics. Always amazed by your voice Sam ❤

[Mancjorot]

I feel like a burnt out figure and have often felt like I'd rather be numb, then I remember all of the beautiful things in life that touch my heart deeply in such a wonderfully warm way, very much like you and your music.💞💖💞