Do You Realise? is a rare song that achieves the astonishing dual feat of being both heartbreaking and hugely uplifting. I was lucky enough to see the 'Lips perform it live last summer, against the majestic backdrop of Wales' Sugar Loaf Mountain. By the end of the song I could barely see through all the tears in my eyes and couldn't fathom how anybody else could have witnessed what I had and not respond similarly. In illuminating the transcience, beauty and ultimately the loneliness of the human condition, Coyne and co. have crafted a song for any mood or occasion (I've heard of it being played at weddings), but I still feel it works best if you're feeling just a little bit sad.
So beautiful.
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