This song is probably Britney's most heartbreaking one, and I couldn't even think that someone could make it even more piercing and full of despair. Lewis did.

Release this as a single - it’ll go #1. Timeless classic!

Lewis Capaldi has the ability to turn a sad song into an even more sad version. Every time he sings, it gives me chills ♥

I love seeing Britney being appreciated by other artists, say what you will about her personality and personal life but she impacted an entire generation of young girls. She is the Queen of Pop!

We must all remember this was the first song Britney ever wrote on her own… and it’s still relevant and iconic

This guy could literally just read the back of a shampoo bottle and I'd still get goosebumps.

Chills, literal chills. Capaldi is always so magnificent.

I lost my daughter in 2020 she was a massive Britney fan played this at her funeral , broke my heart all over again hearing lewis sing it , amazing ❤❤❤

This kind of songs are perfectly made for his voice. The rawness, the pain. It catapults you right into this somber feeling. Drowns you in a melancholy. But also cleans you from within. True greatness.

This is my favourite Britney song and this version is bloody spectacular 😍

Why did it take me 10 months to find this masterpiece? This just added another layer of emotion I never knew could be possible for this song. The way he belts then goes quiet than slowly grows louder? and the strings with the piano, like feeling your heart being pulled and compressed and released cyclically in varying notes at the same time. perfection.

Never thought of Lewis covering a Britney Spears song before… but this was undeniably beautiful ❤️

Feel like Lewis should be one of the biggest artists in the world, no one has such a raw and genuine voice. He just doesn't miss.

How refreshing to hear these lyrics sung by a male vocalist-- this song has always been one of Britney's jewels.

I never thought this song could ever get more emotional. Lewis did it justice❤

Watched this 100s of times now doesn’t get old. It’s so sad to see him struggling at the moment. This was only 9 months ago 😢 Get well soon you amazing human being Lewis Capaldi 🙏🏼❤

And written by Britney herself. She’s such a talent.

instant goosebumps - this fits lewis' voice perfectly! beautiful arrangement! perfection!

This song hurt my feelings the first time I heard it in 2004 and it still hurts my feelings now, every time.

I can't believe it's taken me 11 months to find this, what a MASTERPIECE!! wowooooowwwwwwwww

Petition to get this released ASAP. I never knew I needed this in my life.

I'd love to hear Lewis & Britney do this as a duet with some harmonies sung in her natural voice

It’s so powerful after losing someone you love. My wife Jami passed away at 39 suddenly. Everything Lewis does is amazing. 💔

I've loved Britney's version since I was a kid... listening to this cover from Lewis hits hard. He such an amazing singer. Emotional and deep.

This is my #1 favorite Britney song...the piano, her sad voice ...she really put everything that she was feeling at that time. Gorgeous song and cover 💚

Always have faith in Lewis Capaldi to make a sad song sound even sadder. This cover sounds absolutely incredible!

This is so popular again now we know the true meaning, so sad ...Makes so much sense...I always thought there was so much more to this song... Love this version even more Lewis ❤

Lewis, I just saw your documentary on Netflix, I'm impressed! Not only that, your music and lyrics are like a dressing for broken hearts , but you are a real fighter! I love your voice, and I love the message that you always manage to send. Head up! Heal yourself and carry on healing our broken hearts with your music. Take your time! We will always be here! Is not a race. It is a legacy that will remain till the end of time! All the best!!!

Such an underrated song!! I’m glad Lewis shed a light on this masterpiece!🥰

This song is one of my all time Britney favorites, the emotion she brought. Lewis has brought me to tears with his rendition and made it somehow his in a very raw and vulnerable way. This is how you make a cover version. Beautiful

Lewis Capaldi's voice is really real and pure. Chills the whole song.

Notice me Take my hand Why are we Strangers when Our love is strong? Why carry on without me? And every time I try to fly I fall Without my wings I feel so small I guess I need you baby And every time I see You in my dreams I see your face It's haunting me I guess I need you baby I make-believe That you are here It's the only way That I see clear What have I done? You seem to move on easy And every time I try to fly I fall Without my wings I feel so small I guess I need you baby And every time I see You in my dreams I see your face It’s haunting me I guess I need you baby I may have made it rain Please forgive me My weakness caused you pain And this song's my sorry At night I pray That soon your face will fade away And every time I try to fly I fall Without my wings I feel so small I guess I need you baby And every time I see You in my dreams I see your face It’s haunting me I guess I need you baby

Honesty, this guy. Met him at the airport in glasgow a month or so ago on a flight to Ibiza he was by himself and was so polite and gave time to everyone that asked for photos and a chat. His recent podcast with Steve bartlett too is excellent. A humble super star

I never really "heard" the lyrics until now, what a beautiful song

Unreal ❤

This has to be released as a single. I'm getting Goosebumps listening

Wow. No one has done this song any justice since Britney released this masterpiece but this cover is sublime 😭😭😭👏🏻👏🏻😍😍

I've just lost my baby at 36 weeks at the end of October and I had to play this song at her funeral ,your voice is just amazing thank you for doing this cover and allowing me to have this beautiful memory.

I’ve seen this maybe 50 times and I will watch it a million more. He is just so good. Best concert I’ve been to.

How am I only hearing this for the first time now? This is beautiful ❤

The voice, the way they played each of the instruments, the complete harmony in the song. A huge piece of art!!

I'm crying so hard right now. This song and the MV she did for this song was so painful to me when i was young... And now Lewis, Lewis who helped me with my depression 3years ago and still help me, sing this song, it's... everything to me. i'm so grateful for this person to exist in our world. I know it's impossible for him to come in France but i'll travel the world to see him. Money is fake, Lewis is forever

His voice comes from some deep magical place. Just perfect.

A few days ago I watched Lewis's documentary on Netflix and I don't know why I told myself that his voice would be beautiful with this song. The incredible thing was that when I searched for Lewis' music on UKposts I saw this cover and I thought to myself what a wonderful coincidence... what I imagined without knowing anything had happened before. 😂❤❤❤ 

The strange thing about Lewis is he doesn't appreciate how good he really is as both a singer and a person - This brilliant song suits him perfectly - Stunning performance.

This is one of the best covers of this song!! Britney’s version is very unique and emotional (especially because she wrote the song after her breakup) but Lewis did justice! He has the power to make every song that he sings sounds emotional and powerful ❤

holy shit how have i missed this for 9 months???? my favorite spears' song covered by the most talented singer out there

This man is ... oh, God, there aren't words that would do him justice. Simply breathtaking, out of this world. ❤

I can't stop to be so impressed with this man. I love everything he does and I can't believe how humble and lovely and funny he is. One of the biggest talents of this time.

Hearing Lewis sing this yanked the tears right out of me. His voice makes you feel sadness deep down in your soul.

Just can’t stop listening to this version! Lewis has a way of making every song that was already heartfelt even more so !! Goosebumps every single time ( 100 times atleast in a month ) same feeling everytime . My fave Britney song ever and the fact she wrote it too ❤️

This always makes me cry. Beautiful version, Lewis

Written and composed by the one and only Britney Spears. Great cover🥰🥰🥰

Notice me, take my hand Why are we strangers when Our love is strong Why carry on without me Everytime I try to fly I fall Without my wings, I feel so small I guess I need you baby And everytime I see You in my dreams, I see your face It's haunting me I guess I need you baby I make-believe, that you are here It's the only way, that I see clear What have I done You seem to move on easy Everytime I try to fly I fall Without my wings, I feel so small I guess I need you baby And everytime I see You in my dreams, I see your face It's haunting me I guess I need you baby And I may have made it rain Please forgive me And I may have caused you pain And this song's my sorry Everytime I try to fly I fall Without my wings, I feel so small I guess I need you baby And everytime I see You in my dreams, I see your face It's haunting me I guess I need you baby I guess I need you baby I guess I need you baby

his voice is absolutely out of this world

Hope Lewis feels better soon and keeps singing beautifully like this❤

“Our love was strong, why carry on without me? and “what have I done? you seem to move on easy” Hit Home

EVERYTIME there's a new interpretation of this song, it's depth gets bigger and bigger

Been listening to this on repeat and still can't get enough

This is the cover I never knew I needed

Everytime has always been achingly beautiful, but you have taken the heartbreak to a brilliant new level. This is so special, Lewis.

Amazing cover and amazing arrangement too. Didn’t think anything could beat the Shallow cover he did. Well he proved me wrong. Well done Lewis 👍👍👍👍

How, just how? Lewis is amazing ❤ Everything he sings touches my heart.

No matter who you are, somehow his videos and songs touch you. They are universal in their interpretation which is what makes Lewis such an amazing artist.

This is absolutely stunning. Beautiful. I’d love to see Lewis & Britney duet this! It’d be incredible!

Lewis' voice is smashing it for real. Thanks for recording this cover. One of Britneys best songs for sure.

This is a longtime favorite song. Lewis does it justice. I’d love a duet if Britney ever sings again. ❤

Miss hearing Lewis..his emotional songs always get me .I pray he's healing and doing well

I hope Britney sees this and is proud of how she talented is

I am unreasonably fond of this man.

Listening to this song on repeat 😍😍

His voice is so healing, we hope it heals you too Lewis xxx

Your cover of this song demonstrates how incredible a performer both you AND Britney Spears are. You just reminded us how incredible and beautiful this song is.

Lewis owned it! Brilliant, stunnnning voice. So haunting 😭😭😭

Britney was telling us something....even back then. BEAUTIFUL COVER by Lewis!!

Britney wrote this to Justin as her response to cry me a river. Her best and most heartbreaking song.. Lewis did her proud

Omg I've just heard the song I've got tears streaming down my face thinking how proud I am of my son I brought up on my own he's just gone to university I miss him but he knows I'm here for him day and night the song is absolutely beautiful xx

One of my fave Britney songs, love this cover reminds me of when Live Lounge banged 🎉 💛

Gives me chills! So incredible ❤

This song will never get old. And Lewis sings it with such emotion. Powerful!

Ridiculously underrated song. It should be regarded as a genuine classic. Great version

As good as he sang that and as the composition was, the original version will never be topped. The original piano is what's haunting on the song. Britney sang (or was mixed well) with so much emotion and softness. I will never forget that original piano sound

This was such a beautiful cover of one of my most favourite Britney Spear's songs and a song that got me through one of the toughest times I've ever experienced

This is one of my favourite songs in the world. Lewis really shined here, showcasing his raw talent. He did the song justice, capturing the emotions within his voice, like that of Britney Spears.

This is so good how has it only just come up on my recommended! Hits every note wowwwww 💖💖

sooooo good, amazing cover and so emotional in his version 👌😍

I am obsessed with this version. I love everything he does I could listen to him singing the phone book and still feel emotional.

a video that once again proves how Lewis Capaldi is an angel

Getting chills off this. Capaldi somehow turns a sad song into something deeper.

wow! when Britney used to sing this song, it was emotional, but this is heartbreaking! i've got chills all over. i can't believe this is the first time i'm hearing this. great job Lewis!

I didn't think this song could be more emotional, but you've nailed it. Beautifully made your own, yet in total respect of the original.

This is absolutely beautiful. I was just in floods of tears after hearing the second verse. Very relatable after losing my mum when I was 17. I became quite mentally unwell, even more so than usual. And I literally used to make believe that she was still here just to get myself out of bed to look after my siblings. I'm 33 now and I still get these tsunamis of grief washing over me. This song wasn't really on my radar until now. You sang it so perfectly. 💕🌻

This song is one of my all time favourites and now one of my favourite artists has covered it. LEWIS PLEASE RELEASE THIS AS A SINGLE !!!!

didn't know how much I needed this cover - stunning

we need this as a single ASAP!!!! never thought anyone could make it more heartbreaking than Britney 🥲🥲🥲

Everyone has a favourite Britney Spears song. This is mine. Criminally underrated.

Left with goosebumps and tears. Breathtakingly beautiful

I have always loved this song ❤

What a cover of an original. I was never a big fan of Lewis capaldi originally, but that’s changing a lot. Unbelievable voice from the lad. Not like most celebrities who get carried away with fame. A very funny humble guy 👌🏻

Chills. Just chills. 🙌