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  • čas přidán 22. 03. 2016
  • The ORION Tour is coming to your city: www.xambassadors.com/tour
    Get X Ambassadors’ debut album VHS, out now on Interscope/KIDinaKORNER Records
    Listen to Sam Harris discuss co-writing and collaborating on Rihanna’s original version of “American Oxygen” on the Switched On Pop podcast: www.switchedonpop.com/?p=633
    Sign-up for news and updates from X Ambassadors: smarturl.it/XAmbassadors.News
    Music video by X Ambassadors performing American Oxygen. (C) 2015 KIDinaKORNER/Interscope Records
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Komentáře • 629

  • @vulpesursae4934
    @vulpesursae4934 Před 7 lety +390

    I thought Rihanna's sounded more full of emotion. But this is calmer. RiRi's sounds like a call to action, this sounds like a whisper in the ear, reminding so we won't forget

    • @jammminjazz6803
      @jammminjazz6803 Před 6 lety +4

      VulpesUrsae yes i think her video and emotion challenges people more

    • @webetheFUN.
      @webetheFUN. Před 4 lety +3

      Agreed. Both powerful in their own rights. Love this description of the 2 versions 👌

    • @lukehaddad5185
      @lukehaddad5185 Před 4 lety +7

      Well both Rihanna and X Ambassador do sound full of emotion, and I love them both. I prefer X Ambassador because I love the guitar playing (I fell in love with the beginning), plus playing a guitar feels more natural.

    • @rafielsivers8393
      @rafielsivers8393 Před 3 lety +3

      Fun fact, xambassadors wrote the lyrics

    • @collinsmuthomi2050
      @collinsmuthomi2050 Před 2 lety

      Exactly

  • @MrSKORPIONz
    @MrSKORPIONz Před 8 lety +35

    This song is a crescendo of feelings. One of my favourite bands

    • @MrSKORPIONz
      @MrSKORPIONz Před 8 lety +3

      band*

    • @1coolnotes
      @1coolnotes Před 8 lety +4

      you are right have to hear one of there songs everyday

  • @unlikelyhoosier
    @unlikelyhoosier Před 8 lety +89

    Sam the lead singer actually took part in writing the song for Rihanna. and you can hear the backup vocals in the original too.

  • @EasyEnglishwithAlice
    @EasyEnglishwithAlice Před 2 lety +23

    They are so underrated ! I love them so much!

  • @norabiba6287
    @norabiba6287 Před 8 lety +48

    The second I heard unsteady I was hooked!! Absolutely love this song❤️

  • @fadedjay2941
    @fadedjay2941 Před 7 lety +34

    I personally like both versions. Neither sounds alike but both sound amazing

  • @larissam.2299
    @larissam.2299 Před 8 lety +253

    Both versions of this song are amazing but I like the X Ambassador's beat and Rihanna's video. They would be perfect together

    • @sumanyukulkarni8184
      @sumanyukulkarni8184 Před 8 lety +6

      word.

    • @SmartRobot-wc2fb
      @SmartRobot-wc2fb Před 5 lety +1

      Actually no...Rihanna's video is suitable for her version...this version is plain regular...it lacks soul...it seems just like any other vulgar song...which is sad given the lyrics...sorry...

    • @commanderqwerty9201
      @commanderqwerty9201 Před 5 lety

      I bet that can be arranged

    • @LL-ld8oj
      @LL-ld8oj Před 4 lety

      O⁰op

    • @Kaius26
      @Kaius26 Před 3 lety

      SAME.

  • @sanonboi
    @sanonboi Před 8 lety +48

    didn't know about this version until I read the comments on Rihanna's video. awesome song.

  • @josephbreckenridge8220
    @josephbreckenridge8220 Před 7 lety +10

    Just saw them in concert two weeks ago; these guys are the real deal. They exactly the same (if not better) live, so much talent. Nothing but respect for XA. This is one of their best for sure

  • @monicabrown3724
    @monicabrown3724 Před 7 lety +1

    I AM 54 YRS OLD. AND YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART, I TEXTED THIS SONG TO EVERY ONE I LOVE... THANKS

  • @GKR7
    @GKR7 Před 8 lety +30

    Love both versions of this song

  • @tessanesdoly706
    @tessanesdoly706 Před 8 lety +77

    this needs more views and likes

  • @rickyclark2763
    @rickyclark2763 Před 8 lety +10

    this song makes me cry so much when I close my eyes

  • @lauraarnaldi88
    @lauraarnaldi88 Před 3 lety +3

    Still here, 4 years later, listening to this amazing song 👂🎶❤️

  • @sofiasanchezchapman
    @sofiasanchezchapman Před 8 lety +7

    I found this song on Wednesday and I've already listened it to it a million times! I love Rhianna's version, but this one may be winning!

  • @efadfa3
    @efadfa3 Před 8 lety +52

    Call me weird but I love both versions, though X Ambassadors I love everything from.

  • @liaml.4956
    @liaml.4956 Před 8 lety +49

    God bless America.

    • @michelleobama6669
      @michelleobama6669 Před 8 lety +1

      emo*

    • @koenberkvens5302
      @koenberkvens5302 Před 8 lety +4

      God bless Europe, the ones who civilized the USA..without Europe there would've never been such a thing as the "USA"

    • @jennykoutra
      @jennykoutra Před 8 lety

      +Koen Berkvens Well played 😂

    • @koenberkvens5302
      @koenberkvens5302 Před 8 lety

      Jenny Koutra thnx mate ;)

    • @joshuaingram2224
      @joshuaingram2224 Před 8 lety +1

      There was civilization in America long before your grubby ancestors pissed off the puritans, friend.

  • @xineph_
    @xineph_ Před 8 lety +46

    I was here the 23/3/16. Absolutely beautiful

  • @emanuellysantos1873
    @emanuellysantos1873 Před 8 lety +20

    does everything in his voice sounds perfect? my f* gods, this is amazing, I love it ♥

    • @chriskoslin5736
      @chriskoslin5736 Před 7 lety

      Manu Yes it does and seeing them live... the emotion he puts into singing live... You will not be disappointed

  • @heatherjuhola2084
    @heatherjuhola2084 Před 4 lety +5

    Ok do ive just discovered this group Ambassadors today?! Like where y'all been my whole life ? Sayin for me in songwhat my life only breathes. The guitarists talent is just turning me out like a shameless fan and cliche groupie.. I'm so into this sound I'm inspired.. Thank You Ambassadors💋💌💙

  • @user-pl1cx1sn3q
    @user-pl1cx1sn3q Před 8 lety +14

    i can feel my left ear vibrating...that base drum is intense

    • @dididubalier2196
      @dididubalier2196 Před 8 lety +2

      Yeah, they played that song in Virginia and my left ear was too vibrating here in Spain

  • @danerumore5405
    @danerumore5405 Před 8 lety +6

    Saw these guys live last night. Got to meet them and all. They're pretty awesome

    • @RayneWrites
      @RayneWrites Před 3 lety +1

      I will be the first in line at their post Covid concert. 😭

  • @sonyps2738
    @sonyps2738 Před 6 lety +27

    I swear they havent ever made a bad song in my eyes

  • @amandaanguish6797
    @amandaanguish6797 Před 7 lety +5

    I love these guys, great band an beautiful voice! Thank you for singing for us! Very GRATEFUL! :) Godbless

    • @Markdenson012
      @Markdenson012 Před rokem

      I know you might be surprised to get a text from me, it's unusual and I want to use this opportunity to say a very big thank you for unconditional love and support all this time's ♥️ (victory all the way ) 🙏😇
      Where are you listening from?

  • @lynette8598
    @lynette8598 Před 8 lety +93

    Breathe out, breathe in
    American oxygen, woah
    Every breath I breathe
    Chasin' this American Dream
    We sweat for a nickel and a dime
    Turn it into an empire, woah
    Breathe in this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    American oxygen
    Breathe in this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    Oh say, can you see - this is the American Dream
    Young girl, hustlin' on the other side of the ocean
    You can be anything at all in America, America
    I say if you can't see
    Just close your eyes and breathe
    Breathe out, breathe in
    American oxygen, woah
    Every breath I breathe
    Chasin' this American Dream
    We sweat for a nickel and a dime
    Turn it into an empire, woah
    Breathe in this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    American oxygen
    Breathe in, this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    American oxygen
    Breathe in, this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    Oh say, can you see - this is the American Dream
    Young boy, hustlin', tryna get the wheels in motion
    But he can be anything at all in America, America
    I say if you can't see
    Just close your eyes and breathe
    Breathe out, breathe in
    American oxygen, woah
    Every breath I breathe
    Chasin' this American Dream
    We sweat for a nickel and a dime
    Turn it into an empire, woah
    Breathe in this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    This is the new America
    We are the new America
    This is the new America
    We are the new America
    Breathe out, breathe in
    American oxygen, woah
    Every breath I breathe
    Chasin' this American Dream
    We sweat for a nickel and a dime
    Turn it into an empire, woah
    Breathe in this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    American oxygen
    Breathe in, this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    American oxygen
    Breathe in, this feeling
    American, American oxygen
    This is the new America
    We are the new America
    This is the new America
    We are the new America

    • @karenvelasquez239
      @karenvelasquez239 Před 8 lety +2

      good letter

    • @MagnusFaxe
      @MagnusFaxe Před 8 lety +1

      what about the outside looking in part?

    • @Yenrei
      @Yenrei Před 8 lety

      +suq madiq yeah, these need editing. Almost/10 don't copy-paste verses.

  • @franciscodiaz9839
    @franciscodiaz9839 Před 4 lety +3

    No entiendo ingles, pero tu música tiene ese "no se que" que gusta escuchar, saludos desde México DF, un abrazo buena musica

  • @JordanAthemusiclover
    @JordanAthemusiclover Před 8 lety +6

    I also like this more than the original! Can't believe it's been over a year since "Renegades" first came out and secured my interest in this talented band!

  • @camraunlynndavis9096
    @camraunlynndavis9096 Před 6 lety +5

    I've been listening to this on repeat ❤💕

  • @sandycromer7611
    @sandycromer7611 Před 8 lety +2

    This describes their life and struggle for fame and recognition. Don't you feel it too? I love it

  • @kornle5991
    @kornle5991 Před 8 lety +5

    This song is so awesome!

  • @sierradelta07
    @sierradelta07 Před 3 měsíci

    This tune just popped into head and i had to do all sorts of mental gymnastics to remember the name of the track and the band. 20 mins of anguish but finally well worth it.

  • @williamdono
    @williamdono Před 8 lety +12

    Just waiting for their second album... :D

    • @michelleobama6669
      @michelleobama6669 Před 8 lety

      third* love songs drug songs was their first album not vhs I think

    • @williamdono
      @williamdono Před 8 lety

      Much 2fab It was an EP so as The Reason, Their first official was VHS :P

    • @michelleobama6669
      @michelleobama6669 Před 8 lety

      +William Donovan ohh i just saw the description.

    • @williamdono
      @williamdono Před 8 lety

      +Much 2fab no prob :)

    • @brocklefrog
      @brocklefrog Před 8 lety

      +Much 2fab Their EPs were soooooooo good too

  • @paulamarie631
    @paulamarie631 Před 7 lety +1

    My new listen to all day long band. Love this band
    '

  • @zaidhaque6150
    @zaidhaque6150 Před 8 lety +2

    I was here 23/3/16. Love this

  • @maricelavalenzuela7324
    @maricelavalenzuela7324 Před 8 lety +2

    I love this band !!!

  • @officialstarfish2296
    @officialstarfish2296 Před 8 lety +2

    loved this! I'm so so glad new things are being released. thank you!

  • @samramirez4556
    @samramirez4556 Před 6 lety +3

    I'm in love with this song just found this song should of found it earlier

  • @jacksciarabba1113
    @jacksciarabba1113 Před 8 lety +1

    Saw them in Rochester back in September. Awesome band

  • @kimberlyshaw604
    @kimberlyshaw604 Před 8 lety +3

    Love this band!

  • @vickiethompson-dotson2967

    since finding out y'all sang this😱 have been enjoying it since, love you guys😍😍

  • @aaa-os7ig
    @aaa-os7ig Před 8 lety +1

    I'm honestly in love with this band

  • @moriahjones745
    @moriahjones745 Před 8 lety +2

    Everything about you guys makes me happy ❤️ xo

  • @Reyo1992
    @Reyo1992 Před 8 lety +5

    Inlove with this version. Gives the song a more justified beat and tune.

  • @vickiethompson-dotson2967

    Sam, oh you are such an amazing singer, since hearing this, can't get enough, love you guys😍😍

    • @RayneWrites
      @RayneWrites Před 2 lety +1

      @xambassadors is def my favorite band. Haven't skipped a song yet. If this is what heaven feels and sounds like, I want to stay here forever 😭😭😭

  • @ComedyDownpour
    @ComedyDownpour Před 8 lety +345

    I wonder if this was the original version before it was sold to Rihanna.

    • @mrbow50001
      @mrbow50001 Před 8 lety +90

      It was written by Sam so yeah

    • @throwawaybilly8732
      @throwawaybilly8732 Před 8 lety +18

      Well, Rihanna's was released in April 2015, and X Ambassador's version in March 2016. What makes you think Rihanna's version wasn't the original?

    • @ComedyDownpour
      @ComedyDownpour Před 8 lety +84

      Throwme Away Wow, great analysis!
      Not at all what I meant.
      Sam (the lead singer of X Ambassadors) wrote the song. My question was if they recorded this version as the demo, which Rihanna heard, then she decided to make her own version and released it.

    • @hannahm.s.3472
      @hannahm.s.3472 Před 8 lety +80

      In the description it briefly mentions that Rihanna's recorded version is the original. Sam collaborated and was a co-writer for her song. They recorded this one afterwards. It's much better than Rihanna's in my opinion, though.

    • @jamescollins4778
      @jamescollins4778 Před 8 lety

      Hi

  • @ladycebula
    @ladycebula Před 8 lety +63

    Sam actually co-wrote this song for Rihanna.

  • @GeekyStuffVerified
    @GeekyStuffVerified Před 8 lety +2

    this type of music gives me chills

  • @BobMarley-vl5gl
    @BobMarley-vl5gl Před 7 lety +13

    I honestly love these guys the only musicians I wanna support hope they make enough money bcos music makes like no money

  • @AmberMcCulloch
    @AmberMcCulloch Před 8 lety +4

    OMG! #hrva #Norfolk ❤ home!

  • @mariamendes7955
    @mariamendes7955 Před 7 lety +2

    maravilhoso.tocante.inspirador.

  • @vickiethompson-dotson2967

    So amazing, what else can be said, just amazing. guys, don't STOP😍😍😍

  • @user-sy2bu9jx9r
    @user-sy2bu9jx9r Před 5 měsíci +1

    Oh yea Happy St Patrick Day 🍀🗽

  • @lauragil99
    @lauragil99 Před 8 lety +2

    This song is amazing ❤

  • @cosmickinnly
    @cosmickinnly Před 3 lety +3

    In case anyone is confused, this song was a collab with Rihanna, the original was written by Sam in X Ambassadars, and Rhianna sang it. However, they decided to sing it soon afterwards. :P

    • @Antonio88870
      @Antonio88870 Před 3 lety

      Exatly, so in the end none of them are covers.

  • @PopsMdub
    @PopsMdub Před 7 lety +1

    Loving this group.

  • @Ash-cw7wl
    @Ash-cw7wl Před 8 lety +1

    glorious! I'll be buying that second album when it comes!

  • @localjoke9889
    @localjoke9889 Před 3 lety +3

    My fav. Verse,
    "Close your eyes and breathe"

  • @tine7102
    @tine7102 Před 8 lety

    And this is why I love X ambassadors :)

  • @MegA-oe3zg
    @MegA-oe3zg Před 8 lety +1

    you guys are gorgeous... I'll maybe see you in Mainsquare festival and I'm so excited about that... so talented ! 😁

  • @alejandroleiton2094
    @alejandroleiton2094 Před 7 lety +180

    This should be American nitrogen, because you know 78% of air is nitrogen...
    Have a good day people

  • @jessicawhittaker2193
    @jessicawhittaker2193 Před 8 lety +1

    23/03/2016 - 15:36 amazing!!!!!

  • @AliSwanson1728
    @AliSwanson1728 Před 6 lety +1

    Love the music. Awesome

  • @luciedreslerova6202
    @luciedreslerova6202 Před 8 lety +1

    Perfect song😻i love it😍😍😍

  • @tanmaybohra8702
    @tanmaybohra8702 Před 2 lety

    Still in love with this

  • @eleonoracarnino5455
    @eleonoracarnino5455 Před 8 lety

    fai sembre belle canzioni

  • @kaydee6555
    @kaydee6555 Před 7 lety +4

    it honestly is just a good song. i like both versions. i can appreciate the nuances in each of their voices that make it special. He definitely made it his own and so did she. Good Job

  • @SoulSurivor
    @SoulSurivor Před 8 lety +3

    Amazing song! Sounds amazing

  • @eccotv2707
    @eccotv2707 Před 8 lety +2

    This definitely the best cover ever... And it was uploaded on my birthday :)

    • @SamsungSamsung-qn1ie
      @SamsungSamsung-qn1ie Před 8 lety +1

      Happy Birthday !!

    • @Hawkfrost
      @Hawkfrost Před 8 lety +1

      +James Black heh uploaded on my birthday too XD

    • @Timecrash01
      @Timecrash01 Před 8 lety +2

      This is actually not a cover haha. X ambassador wrote this song for Rihanna. So after rihanna American album was out, X ambassadors deciced to remake their song but with their color !

    • @Timecrash01
      @Timecrash01 Před 8 lety +1

      Well not the whole band but actually Sam Harris. So this is not a cover, Sam has right on this song.

    • @eccotv2707
      @eccotv2707 Před 8 lety

      +vincent mercier Ohh I see. That's even better. Rihanna doesn't do it as well as them

  • @paulmurray6006
    @paulmurray6006 Před 6 lety +1

    yet another awesome song just brill

  • @Sweetrage670
    @Sweetrage670 Před 8 lety +2

    Love it great song

  • @inkyscoopyhackedbysquinty0929

    I love this song ❤️❤️❤️

  • @BlckMariposa
    @BlckMariposa Před 8 lety +3

    I love this....ALOT

  • @tikacatarina3943
    @tikacatarina3943 Před 8 lety +2

    Such a great song, and such a great video! I really want to preform a Dance cover to this song, it would be amazing! Definetly going to hit the studio and improve to this later

  • @joacimwirebrand
    @joacimwirebrand Před 3 lety +1

    How i would love the tabs for this fingerpicking!

  • @corentinchina6337
    @corentinchina6337 Před 8 lety

    From Belgium, thank you for this amazing song

  • @marsbar231
    @marsbar231 Před 8 lety

    23/3/16 this is a great song love it keep up the good work guys

  • @_avenger9709
    @_avenger9709 Před 8 lety

    God bless America and X Ambassadors!

  • @elektroklout
    @elektroklout Před 8 lety

    I just came back from Atlanta just to see their live performance. stellar!! 9 hour drive well worth it. this will be a kit. Elektro of KrimeFyter.

  • @jonathongove6361
    @jonathongove6361 Před 8 lety

    here when it came out yay

  • @gabovasquez9769
    @gabovasquez9769 Před 8 lety

    just wow you are good guys hello from colombia

  • @user-sy2bu9jx9r
    @user-sy2bu9jx9r Před 5 měsíci

    Wow this Band is heaven sent ✌️✨🗽🕊Can NOT stop listening keep it coming !!! America needs this New sound 🖖😻🍀💠🛡⚔️🔱🔱🔱🔱🔱

  • @joannam1853
    @joannam1853 Před 6 lety

    i love this group

  • @foiv1
    @foiv1 Před 6 lety

    I love both versions

  • @hpnj2006
    @hpnj2006 Před 8 lety +6

    Was this shot in Norfolk, VA?

  • @Loraszno
    @Loraszno Před 8 lety +395

    This is actually sooo much better than Rihanna's version

  • @edita_gla
    @edita_gla Před 6 lety +3

    so glad that i've heard this version first than Rihanna's! cause this one is so much better!

  • @chevyadams564
    @chevyadams564 Před 6 lety

    I just love this song..idc who wrote it or sung it 1st..

  • @ymatovaia
    @ymatovaia Před 7 lety

    моя любимая, хоть и про незнакомую мне страну..

  • @Shadowcub69
    @Shadowcub69 Před 8 lety

    Very diff from Jungle which had a beat that I loved. NICE~!

  • @bini6782
    @bini6782 Před 5 lety +6

    I've listened to this song for a long time before finding out it's a cover

    • @user-lj7yh5li2r
      @user-lj7yh5li2r Před 4 lety

      same, still XA is way better

    • @Antonio88870
      @Antonio88870 Před 3 lety +4

      It's not a cover. X Ambassadors wrote alongside Rihanna, so both of them are official

  • @mylescray3699
    @mylescray3699 Před 8 lety

    wow! one of the best songs they have done. very well done

    • @TheSea1507
      @TheSea1507 Před 8 lety

      This is Rihanna song, this is just a cover :)

    • @mylescray3699
      @mylescray3699 Před 8 lety

      yes i know that, i didn't say this is their best song meaning their own song .i said it is the best one they have done

  • @sausville
    @sausville Před 8 lety

    How can you dislike this??? like who would?

  • @peterly2352
    @peterly2352 Před 8 lety

    Saw this drop today, I am so glad I took time to listen to this

  • @maddy3041
    @maddy3041 Před 6 lety

    Love this song

  • @ImagineMatthew
    @ImagineMatthew Před 8 lety

    Can't wait for album #2 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

  • @jillfisher-thompson7446

    Why this reduces me to tears.

  • @spartenz14
    @spartenz14 Před 8 lety

    Seeing XA in Vegas on Saturday, hoping they play this in their set!

  • @lilizzie86
    @lilizzie86 Před 8 lety

    Really would feel honoured if ever possible to meet you all x

  • @pamila1545
    @pamila1545 Před 8 lety

    i love you guys so much

  • @foodie_friend_dee
    @foodie_friend_dee Před 8 lety

    Can't wait for more ☺️ I'm hooked