During today’s mesmerizing Glastonbury set, Lewis Capaldi faced a formidable challenge as he courageously confronted Tourette’s Syndrome on stage.
In the midst of grappling with vocal difficulties and frequent tics, Capaldi persevered on the grand stage, candidly informing his dedicated fans about the necessity for an upcoming break.
Emotions ran high among viewers as the 26-year-old Scottish singer-songwriter, renowned for his poignant melodies and raw lyrics, encountered struggles while performing segments of his renowned track, ‘Someone You Loved’.
In a heartrending turn of events, the adoring crowd spontaneously joined forces, taking over and passionately singing the song for Capaldi. At certain moments, the camera captured a visibly moved Capaldi watching in awe as thousands of fans rallied behind him.
Witnessing this profound moment, viewers tuning in from home took to Twitter to express their sentiments. One person tweeted, “Witnessing Lewis being so shattered by his inability to perform as he desired brought tears to my eyes. We love you, @LewisCapaldi, and we’ll be here waiting for you when you’re ready.”
Another added, “My eyes welled up watching @LewisCapaldi and that mesmerizing Glastonbury crowd. It was a beautiful sight, one of my all-time favorite Glastonbury moments.”
Following his rendition of “Hold Me While You Wait,” Capaldi candidly expressed his self-frustration, earning a chorus of cheers and unwavering support from the crowd, their chants of “Oh Lewis Capaldi” resounding throughout the stage.
The singer, who recently took a brief hiatus, shared his motivations with the audience, stating, “I took a three-week break recently because I’ve been going nonstop for the past year, and I needed a little respite for my mental health.”
Capaldi revealed that his decision to return for Glastonbury was fueled by the festival’s incredible atmosphere. He graciously thanked his fans, remarking, “I wanted to come back and perform at Glastonbury because it’s such an incredible event, so I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for showing up. I was nervous, but you’ve made me feel so at ease, and for that, I am sincerely grateful.”
Capaldi hinted at the necessity for another break, acknowledging his fans by saying, “I feel like I’ll be taking another little break over the next couple of weeks, so you probably won’t see much of me for the rest of the year, perhaps even longer. But when I do return, when I see you again, I hope you’ll still be there, ready to watch.”
Just last month, the Scottish crooner unveiled his latest musical masterpiece, his second studio album titled “Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent.” Throughout this remarkable work, Capaldi fearlessly delves into his battle with anxiety, hypochondria, and his recent Tourette’s diagnosis, as explored in his Netflix documentary, “Lewis Capaldi: How I’m Feeling Now.”
In his documentary, Capaldi provides a powerful glimpse into his struggle, sharing, “This twitch became uncontrollable, and it was agonizing. It was absolutely terrifying. I started getting overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations. There’s more at stake here than just me singing my little songs. Other people are relying on me.”
Earlier this year, he candidly discussed the potential impact of his Tourette’s syndrome on his career in an interview with The Sunday Times, stating, “It’s only when I make music that this happens. Otherwise, I can be fine for months. It’s a peculiar situation. For now, the trade-off is worth it. However, if I reach a point where I’m causing irreparable harm to myself, I’ll quit. I don