"Growing Up" A Slam Poem by Anthony Amorim

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  • @TwentyPaphonies
    @TwentyPaphonies 8 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    What no I'm not crying

  • @asharachnids
    @asharachnids 11 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I could watch this every day

  • @popcornscavenger1246
    @popcornscavenger1246 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I'm still coming back to this video what the heck

  • @brandipurvis1662
    @brandipurvis1662 9 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I just watched this and I'm honestly crying you spoke the words that have been stuck in my head for ages and ages and I could never push out. I write poems and I'm working on a slam poem as I'm typing this. but you have such a beautiful soul and I can tell you are definitely not the "cool" you talk about in this video but much more. You're real and not faking it through life like the rest of us. I believe you deserve much more then just the recognition you get for conjuring up the words and courage to say this let alone post bc most people don't like the truth.

  • @izzykellish7177
    @izzykellish7177 8 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Has anyone else noted how funny it was that he says "this is growing up" and he's wearing a Blink shirt? Haaaa.

  • @baileylucille6702
    @baileylucille6702 10 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I literally cried. This is everything I tried to explain to my siser last night. You see, she's 12. Last night she was telling me that she was going on a diet and wanted to dye her hair. Asked me if I would paint her nails and do her makeup. All because a "friend" had told her she looked lame. This poem needs a signal boost. Badly.

  • @gracioust976
    @gracioust976 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I am a senior in high school, and I relate to this now more than ever. I am terrified to take on all these responsibilities, and I constantly avoid making decisions for my future. I love this, keep practicing.

  • @alicecormier257
    @alicecormier257 8 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    woah dude i think im in love with you.

  • @deliafentazi5562
    @deliafentazi5562 11 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Beautiful. Literally what every teen thinks and feels just can't say. Thank you

  • @yasminclouser
    @yasminclouser 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was watching, nodding my head, then he said "when you're a little kid you have no reason to hate yourself" I almost screamed and automatically clicked the like.

  • @macwagner9595
    @macwagner9595 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    While watching this I thought of Twenty One Pilots, then at the end I saw he had covered House of Gold. I love this poem so much, thankyou so much for uploading

  • @gemmac6852
    @gemmac6852 9 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    so much passion and bone-chilling accuracy in this. Good work, sir. keep writing.

  • @angieperkins9647
    @angieperkins9647 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This made me cry... I didn't even realize how much growing up had affected me until now I wish I could go back...

  • @spencerdaniels9346
    @spencerdaniels9346 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    TH-cam needs a love button. I've been feeling the same way for a long time and I'm not even as old as Anthony. I want to grow up to escape what childhood is holding me in but at the same time I want to go back to being a kid. I don't want to worry and stress and be depressed. This gave me tears, he is a really great poet and film maker and musician.

  • @coraliechristopher8907
    @coraliechristopher8907 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dang.
    I love how you pointed out what everyone thinks but is too afraid to say: we're babied up until we're 17 and we're forced to learn everything on how to be an adult in about a one year time span.
    this is really cool, one of my new favorite slam poems.

  • @MaximFoster
    @MaximFoster 11 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Man you're so talented! This is all too true. You're so great I can't believe it

  • @chelseaquin8492
    @chelseaquin8492 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was great! Very fitting for you to wear a Blink shirt... Well I guess this is growing up..

  • @juliasweeney7500
    @juliasweeney7500 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    +Anthonyamorim this made tears dwell up in my eyes.. I'm half way through the video and I'm crying. I've been very deep in thought about my childhood that I never really had.. Thank you for the words I couldn't say

  • @ihearthungergames45
    @ihearthungergames45 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This made me cry only a minute in. This was beautiful I love this so much I could not agree more with every point you made.

  • @gwake73
    @gwake73 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is absolutely beautiful. I couldn't look away no matter how hard I tried. The words, your voice, and even your eyes are all captivating.

  • @ameliajarocki7763
    @ameliajarocki7763 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a lot of what I think about. When I was little I never though being a teenager was hard. I never thought I would be so broken. Thank you for making this video.

  • @hannahrice4695
    @hannahrice4695 8 ปีที่แล้ว +155

    does anyone need a hug? I can give one. I need one....*holds hands out*

    • @kimmykatsuki2230
      @kimmykatsuki2230 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hannah Rice *hugs*

    • @huntermeek7450
      @huntermeek7450 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      *online hugs you both*
      *cries into hug*

    • @emowannabe499
      @emowannabe499 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hannah Rice *hugs*

    • @natashaallard8906
      @natashaallard8906 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hannah Rice I love hugs
      **attacks you with hug**
      Hugs make me feel loved 💜

    • @emoschoolgirl7880
      @emoschoolgirl7880 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hannah Rice *hugs tight*

  • @kaziahsykes4500
    @kaziahsykes4500 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this! It proves to me and shows me that I'm not alone in this, I felt like it was changing because of me that I did something, but now I see I'm not alone in this growing up thing...

  • @dominicklewis3429
    @dominicklewis3429 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    dont stop writing this is great! me being fifteen going on sixteen and having to grow up a lot and being terrified of growing up this was very relatable and it actaully brought tears to my eyes because it says everything that goes through my mind. youre a great writer and so passion filled.

  • @writingisfun9842
    @writingisfun9842 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Slam poetry amazes me. It's often so great, the voice is strong, and this is no different. I absolutely love Growing Up and likely will come back. I get this. When I was around 8, my parents had another child. Boy. He was the fourth child, 3rd boy, last. When I could not mess with him the same way my older brothers and I messed with each other, this poem would've been great to hear.

  • @heyitsem2013
    @heyitsem2013 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliance. Sheer, complete, and utter brilliance, my friend. I applaud you.

  • @erinlesslie2999
    @erinlesslie2999 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is honestly written so well, and it's both serious with light humor, the verses are all put together how i think they couldng be done better, overall - this is fantastic, and the content is just the beginning of the genius in this poem.

  • @kelseydardis4723
    @kelseydardis4723 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow. I didn't know how much I needed this poem in my life.

  • @alyciastewart9355
    @alyciastewart9355 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Wow your words are tremendous and the message is true it's just unfortunately reinforcing my existential crisis! But still awesome job! :)

  • @lauras.2887
    @lauras.2887 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This poem is the greatest thing I ever listend to and it truely expresses my thoughts on this topic.
    This is exactly the thing I'm struggling with...and now somebody finally read it out loud!
    Well done,thank you! :)

  • @thepoetree356
    @thepoetree356 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are amazing! This is so true. Thank you for the inspiration

  • @jonathanscott5252
    @jonathanscott5252 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job. Love the feeling in your read. Great emotion. Keep up the good work.

  • @caitiethepotatie8215
    @caitiethepotatie8215 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have heard this somewhere. this is such a strong, powerful message. I love it. it's beyond truth. keep it up.

  • @meganhi4647
    @meganhi4647 9 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    Blink 182 tshirt ...

  • @nuzlocekered
    @nuzlocekered 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn man. I never looked at it like that. That was extremely powerful

  • @FearlessxDreamer
    @FearlessxDreamer 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is literally everything. Completely amazing.

  • @LoveBeautyxoxo1
    @LoveBeautyxoxo1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This absolutely amazing it speaks to me in every way and your right growing up does suck

  • @isabelladilo4775
    @isabelladilo4775 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm crying, for real, this is so beautiful

  • @EmilyClaireBoo12
    @EmilyClaireBoo12 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing, and you are an amazing writer. Wow.

  • @breechannel123
    @breechannel123 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing and very relatable. Thank you for sharing this!

  • @jasmyndanielle4484
    @jasmyndanielle4484 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i'm honestly crying, anthony. this is beautiful.

  • @emmastevens3274
    @emmastevens3274 8 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    hey Anthony. If at all possible i would like to use this poem for this school thing. We have to recite a poem and my topic is growing up and stuff like that. if you can, i would just need the words so we could print them out so i can use it. please notice this, i need this done! if you can't i understand. thank you.

  • @misstaylorswift99
    @misstaylorswift99 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am literally in tears. This is beautiful and perfect and everything that I think but don't know how to say. Thank you.

  • @lucianacaserta9563
    @lucianacaserta9563 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    you made a person cry with your words thanks

  • @coacoa325
    @coacoa325 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is beautiful...like seriously, beautiful! Anthony you are amazing....

  • @cateblahblah4292
    @cateblahblah4292 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was so well thought out and worded so good, it was fantastic

  • @MariahMissMe
    @MariahMissMe 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I watch this often, it makes you think so much.

  • @tocoolforschool6
    @tocoolforschool6 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There are no words to describe how much I love this. You're amazingly talented.

  • @megancolley1815
    @megancolley1815 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    OBSESSED with this poem, really great job

  • @MariaLaMala15
    @MariaLaMala15 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anthony, amazing poem!! So true and heart felt. Keep writing and keep speaking the truth! :)

  • @auntielili26
    @auntielili26 8 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I relate to this a lot.... Your really brave to post this I hope one day I'll be able to do the same with what I right...

  • @ufowifey
    @ufowifey 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This a really amazing work of art. Props to you dude.

  • @lilmisskayden17
    @lilmisskayden17 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is beautiful Anthony. You're so very talented. You're just amazing. ❤️

  • @Milo-os7ri
    @Milo-os7ri 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this man!! Please do more

  • @BardoCosmico
    @BardoCosmico 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gracias, amigo! Que bello poema.

  • @Saphireaway
    @Saphireaway 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is incredible. Very glad I've just stumbled upon you.

  • @diamondgoddess5914
    @diamondgoddess5914 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is such an amazing poem. I’m showing it to my clients in the psych hospital who are around your age, keep doing what you’re doing

  • @notbynes
    @notbynes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this poem so much! It's so true!

  • @BoppyProductions
    @BoppyProductions 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is absolutely amazing...I can agree so much to this

  • @Sr20657
    @Sr20657 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this guy a dream or reality? This is truly beautiful

  • @Alexorwhateverr
    @Alexorwhateverr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was beautiful, well said

  • @bocochocolina
    @bocochocolina 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is phenomenal!! Well done!

  • @bloodbathh6332
    @bloodbathh6332 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish that it was 2004 I wish my favorite bands were still on tour. I love that sing by him

  • @jordan98764
    @jordan98764 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for putting it into words.

  • @blaneblane
    @blaneblane 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gave me so much emotions and inspired me to write thank you. This was amazing

  • @phoebewatson9389
    @phoebewatson9389 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm crying at this its such a deep poem and I love that

  • @annabelleradford6168
    @annabelleradford6168 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm graduating high school this year, so like everyone else my age I'm confused of who I am and how I fit into this word, but this really helped me. I love it!!!!

  • @SuperLostsouls
    @SuperLostsouls 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn boy keep up the good work, I don't do spoken word but I write alot I don't have the confidence even at my age now to do it but wow, strong and inspirational! Nice job!

  • @karritcake86
    @karritcake86 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. My grandma is 81 and she's losing her memory. And her brother and his wife r having strokes and they're sick and my ex Bfs grandma is old and sick and it's just sad that we can't all be young and beautiful.

  • @cyberlychi
    @cyberlychi 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did it. You put it into words.

  • @GarrettPaknis
    @GarrettPaknis 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a great perspective. thanks for your heart

  • @StephanieGoesRawr123
    @StephanieGoesRawr123 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is literally my feelings right now

  • @radthicasharma6617
    @radthicasharma6617 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please keep posting more, this is awesomesauce!!!

  • @esssraaaa
    @esssraaaa 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you honestly spoke out my heart. This is amazing. Absolutely loved it :)

  • @thalysia123
    @thalysia123 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your poem. It's so true

  • @lowkeyaux2818
    @lowkeyaux2818 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    You did amazing. Just starting poetry so looking up examples but you did awsome

  • @mario2kk66
    @mario2kk66 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just said everything! Bravo 👌

  • @carolinekeenan7044
    @carolinekeenan7044 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE YOU OMG YOU SLAY SO HARD IN EVERYTHING YOU DO KEEP BEING ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

  • @crimsonnash4854
    @crimsonnash4854 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omf-
    beautiful!!

  • @demivampirexo
    @demivampirexo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this is fucking awesome. Anthony, i can see your future, because i see your talent. i know it's very hard to not worry about things, about future, but try to ease your life a little bit by not worrying at least sometimes. wish i could say something that would make you stop hating yourself, but unfortunately i'm 18 and i still hate myself.
    anyway
    you're a good guy and i'm sure your dreams will come true. good luck to you.

  • @cristinasanchez3609
    @cristinasanchez3609 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is perfect in so many ways

  • @alyssawinters6745
    @alyssawinters6745 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also, may I just say you have beautiful green eyes like literally morning see grass eye color and it's so beautiful

  • @mariagarcia2359
    @mariagarcia2359 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great shirt 👌 AMAZING poem.

  • @gyuck
    @gyuck 11 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is the god damn truth

  • @trinimoran3005
    @trinimoran3005 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Grat job! This is all true you know how to express yourself very well

  • @hankgracie8856
    @hankgracie8856 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, for sharing. Growing up is lame, to me. We were never taught how to do it, it was just thrust upon us like our hair and eye color. Thank you, for getting it and expressing it.

  • @keegster96
    @keegster96 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing! Love your shirt.

  • @ky9530
    @ky9530 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is wonderfully beautiful

  • @trashbois5925
    @trashbois5925 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im crying this is beautiful

  • @oxKaaylaMaariexo
    @oxKaaylaMaariexo 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This deserves so many more views.

  • @luluuuu123
    @luluuuu123 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought you were ranting at first then I realized it is a poem. Great job

  • @jules595
    @jules595 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is so awesome! i'm so impressed!You are incredible talented
    WOAH

  • @phanownsmysoul4444
    @phanownsmysoul4444 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    “Anthony, I don’t care. Stop drawing a picture of an elephant. Where are you going to college?”
    That hit hard.

  • @animewiccan725
    @animewiccan725 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing and wonderful.

  • @skilletdestroyer
    @skilletdestroyer 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this so much, and I love your shirt!

  • @1The0Bestiez1
    @1The0Bestiez1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is stunning, beautiful, perfect thanks you

  • @teegantalbot8585
    @teegantalbot8585 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Damn your talents are seemingly endless O.o great job!

  • @DianaGonzalez1999
    @DianaGonzalez1999 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really well done, couldn't do any better :) you got yourself a fan

  • @soulsmusic15
    @soulsmusic15 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😢 ....yes....😭 omg yes 👏 you are brilliant.

  • @naimaA23
    @naimaA23 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love it! Great job!