i'm 55 now. Came out at age 51. Lived a lie all those years to appease parents and grandparents. I'm in construction so there is a straight image to keep up. No regrets...having fun making up for lost time. Being a silver daddy is the greatest feeling.
Why is people saying they came out lmao... what a bunch of robots. YOU Do not owe anyone an explanation...... LIVE YA LYF people and ask the government why we paying to live
The first verse strikes me: "You can count on me to be a hypocrite Told your family about me, I never did I can't believe how long I lived like this Now all I see in that mirror, a hypocrite" Thank you for this song. This amplifies my courage to come out soon.
idk why it went on my youtube feed, but my bf and I wasn't come out yet for a public and his family for more than 2 years and makes me sad to see this song being about that. I hope one day we as a couple have courage and strength to show our loved to public and loved ones.
I feel you. My BF and I lived the same for more than 3 years. His parents are muslims and don't accept it well yet. I'm glad to see more songs like this to help people understand what we live.
Matt just be yourself. I was in a relationship and married for nearly 38 years . Unfortunately my husband died 12 years ago . He was the most fantastic person i ever met. So don't be scared and enjoy life . True love is the most amazing thing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Can't believe you've been hiding this side of you for all this time - that lower register of your voice is your super power! Being able to flip to your falsetto may have been your signature move, this song, this time, this new side of your range - in your vocals and in life - it's your real talent, it's your real YOU. 'Stand by Me' as your XFactor audition song was no accident, it was your statement to the world 'I'm Matt Terry and I'm going places, come along for the ride.' Tell him he's gonna need a bigger car, we're still standing by you, still here for this incredible ride. Huggs Matt, loving it, and loving you. ❤🎶😎
More and more, I've come to an understanding that true love is something rare. I wish it wasn't, but when I realize that, things have become clearer. To love somebody, especially in these days of social media, is quite hard. My own experience ended with my heart being broken. Anyway, to anybody out there struggling with difficulties in love, never give up in order to feel something real and true. Take care of yourself and be kind to your feelings and needs. You deserve it.
Because the algorithm creates an echo chamber of which content to show you.. hence for you page, Which other once did you see.. guilty as sin by Chris Housman was the other one for me
I'm gay, but in my country this is a bad issue. as if living in the shadows, without direction and purpose. I really kept this a secret, because if friends or other people found out I would definitely be bullied and ostracized. until I prayed to my God, hopefully I would meet a man from out there who could be serious and take me to his country, and start a happy little family.
I was not ready for the feels this gave me! Takes me back to my youth. Live your authentic life everybody - Never let shame, hatred, or fear get in the way!
I’m so happy for u & proud of u, Matt. Since I have seen your performance in “you don’t own me” on X factor, I’m waiting for this moment ❤ Be yourself bro. Rooting for you always …❤❤
Someone said to me that he really loves me then when I fell for him completely, I discovered that he's in a relationship. It was really hurting 😭 I am praying for healing of everyone's who is in pain because of choosing to love.
Been there, I am sure it must have hurt a lot but there will come a time that you will completely stop thinking about that person, move on with your life and open your heart for someone else. It took me 3 years to completely heal from my heartbreak because in some way I was holding on to them and let them linger around me but it finally happened and I have felt so much better since then. Trust the process. :)
Someone was begging me to be with him in a relationship and when i loved him he changed and I found out that he was straight, it wasn't love he was using me, he wanted me for sex but I never let him , and when he got bored left me and told me he's gonna marry a girl, his marriage next month , he's okey but I'm not I'm traumatized, I don't believe in love anymore, (I'm living in the most religious homophobic county in the world) I can't wear a short pants in public it's Haram (forbidden) it's done for me !.
I have never heard such an honest autobiographical song, everything fits, every word, every line Matt, this is perfect, my eyes are full of tears , and in every sung word I found myself and I should have shouted that the whole village could hear that I love and am loved, but I didn't have the strength for it ... enough hiding in lonely parking lots, forests and motels But now I'm ready and my batteries are full, I'm moving forward... C.M.
What a song! That tore me up! Beautiful written song with even more incredible vocals! That song will resonate with a lot of people unfortunately! Be happy and who you are Matt, that all we can do in this short life! I’m both proud and grateful for your honesty and vulnerability!
Lovely song Matt with such an empowering message. Life is about feeling..... love and a bunch of other feelings make this life worth living! Love and hugs from Greece !!
My story to man. I was to scared of what people would say and I let the love of my life walk away. It's been forty years and he's still my only love. I've had other relationships and was somewhat happy but I never had true love agin. I mean the love that wakes you up in the middle of the night to make sure there still beside you. So ALWAYS go with your heart.
Your loss makes me sad. I'm so sorry....It's difficult to find Love for most of the world. Being Gay, makes finding "the one" almost a Herculean task . From the moment I knew I was gay all I've ever wanted is to be someone's other half. After almost 42 years, I believe I'm done.
I've been a fan of yours since the X-Factor, and I've always rooted for your success, this clip and this song made me see (in addition to always being a wonderful singer) an incredible human being! Continue with your truth and I will always be by your side! Much love to you my beautiful! We are with you! 💙💙💙💙
Best recommendation ever!! Just heard the song for the first time and I’m already playing it on repeat. I hope more and more people will listen to this beautiful piece and hopefully you’ll get the recognition you deserve.
Although we live in a world full of people who judge I believe you did an amazing job. Life is too short to be sad cry or anything else, we should just live love and laugh to the fullest
coming out is such a luxurious thing in my country with many reoigious ppl around. I hope i can do that someday. im happy for you matt, and everyone who came out and live their lives hapily. thanks for making such a beautiful song
This song makes me understand how I was. I used to come that gay because I was scared. But now it’s been four years since I come out gay and I’m glad I did so anybody out there who is afraid don’t it be OK and thank you for this song will help millions of people you’re doing a brilliant job and keep going. We all love you.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yasss. Finally!! 🎉 Congratulations. No one can ever tell you when you’re ready to share with the world. Enjoy this moment. We had to hide our relationship for 7 years as our fanbase demographic was mainly female, so management advised we kept it private. However, everyone was so supportive when we finally came out publicly! Sending so much love ❤
🤩🥰😍 So so sooooo very proud of you, Matt! ❤ I've been waiting for this since you captured my love for you and your voice on x factor! I'm so happy to see you love yourself the way we all love and support you, and we can't wait to witness the most authentic version of yourself you have yet to offer! Please, never stop gifting us with your talent and your beautiful soul.. much love, light and happiness from all of us and your #1 Arizona fan! 🐻🏳️🌈 ❤️💜💙💚💛🧡🤎🤍🖤
Love was never meant to be lived in fear - Adam B, AS I listen to this song again, I still am touched and cry as I listened to the words. I am 63 and only admitted to being gay 10 years ago. Before that I lived a life that was not mine. I understood how Matt felt when he was told not to reveal who he was. Musicians have to hide sometimes and that hurts them in the long run. This is an awesome song.
This song is beautiful and so relatable! Thank you for sharing something so personal with us Matt and being your true authentic self! I’m so proud of you and I love you so much! 🩷
An absolutely beautiful song. Matt never be what other people want or expect you to be. Just be yourself and definitely be proud of who you are. So many people are too judgemental this days. Well done for such a beautiful song and being yourself. I'm soooo proud of you ❤ xx
That means a lot to many of us - we need exactly such people for a better world, for a change - be who you want to be, not how others would like to see you
Ive always loved you no matter what people say your music is beautiful and you as a person count but what a beautiful song and message hope your journey continues as love your music 💖have an incredible voice
I've been with my husband for 32 yrs now We got married in 2015 I can't imagine my life without him. So glad there are songs like this coming out now.
EPIC, can i ask a question if possible?
did you guys have kids eventually because i need some answers on how to live a life like yours
i'm 55 now. Came out at age 51. Lived a lie all those years to appease parents and grandparents. I'm in construction so there is a straight image to keep up. No regrets...having fun making up for lost time. Being a silver daddy is the greatest feeling.
Hey
Congrats for finding yourself. Never too late 👍💖
Hey daddy. Proud if you! ❤
Why is people saying they came out lmao... what a bunch of robots. YOU Do not owe anyone an explanation...... LIVE YA LYF people and ask the government why we paying to live
The first verse strikes me:
"You can count on me to be a hypocrite
Told your family about me, I never did
I can't believe how long I lived like this
Now all I see in that mirror, a hypocrite"
Thank you for this song. This amplifies my courage to come out soon.
You can doooo this you are not alone 🥰🥰🥰
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idk why it went on my youtube feed, but my bf and I wasn't come out yet for a public and his family for more than 2 years and makes me sad to see this song being about that. I hope one day we as a couple have courage and strength to show our loved to public and loved ones.
Just be optimistic you will , if you practice
I feel you. My BF and I lived the same for more than 3 years. His parents are muslims and don't accept it well yet. I'm glad to see more songs like this to help people understand what we live.
Držím palce, odvaha určitě přijde :-)
Matt just be yourself. I was in a relationship and married for nearly 38 years . Unfortunately my husband died 12 years ago . He was the most fantastic person i ever met. So don't be scared and enjoy life . True love is the most amazing thing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Even if i died or my man if i got boyfriend one day, i want to live that true relationship
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I will never find my true love in my country 🇮🇩 bcz illegal being fay here. N i really want to had partner for life. 😢
I am a 64 year old gay man who lived this story for several years. Thank you for putting your story to music 🎵 ❤
Can't believe you've been hiding this side of you for all this time - that lower register of your voice is your super power! Being able to flip to your falsetto may have been your signature move, this song, this time, this new side of your range - in your vocals and in life - it's your real talent, it's your real YOU. 'Stand by Me' as your XFactor audition song was no accident, it was your statement to the world 'I'm Matt Terry and I'm going places, come along for the ride.' Tell him he's gonna need a bigger car, we're still standing by you, still here for this incredible ride. Huggs Matt, loving it, and loving you. ❤🎶😎
More and more, I've come to an understanding that true love is something rare. I wish it wasn't, but when I realize that, things have become clearer. To love somebody, especially in these days of social media, is quite hard. My own experience ended with my heart being broken. Anyway, to anybody out there struggling with difficulties in love, never give up in order to feel something real and true. Take care of yourself and be kind to your feelings and needs. You deserve it.
4th gау music video in a row on my tl and 3 of them was country. I'm so happy wow ❤
Right? I’m like what’s happening this year.
Because the algorithm creates an echo chamber of which content to show you.. hence for you page,
Which other once did you see.. guilty as sin by Chris Housman was the other one for me
What were the other ones? I wanna watch gay songs too. I’m not even a country fan but I’ll watch gay country
@@ohkfilmsmine was Gravity by Michael Johnston
@@hansolo3504 "Hell Together" by David Archuleta has a heartfelt backstory. A strong soulful piano song.
So he came out at 2024 so proud of him❤😢
in* 2024
I had no ideaaa
he is not gay
@@yxuen3051 bi?
He was gay. They made up a story on X factor about him but evryone knew he was gay
I did just this back in the times where I wasn’t out to my family and friends. That was over 8 years now. Be proud of who you are x
Life is too short to live under the illusion of others. Live, love, laugh and enjoy your life! 💕💕💕
Amen ❤
Yep ❤
ok
This is literally the best thing I've read since 2024 begun❤️
@@abdulgafaruyaps459 Thank you 🙏🏻
I'm gay, but in my country this is a bad issue. as if living in the shadows, without direction and purpose. I really kept this a secret, because if friends or other people found out I would definitely be bullied and ostracized. until I prayed to my God, hopefully I would meet a man from out there who could be serious and take me to his country, and start a happy little family.
Where you from?
@@jayyuzon3577hello where are you from
balik bg balik 🗿
@@yudhakunnn3925🦈🦈
pasti orang Indonesia ya mas e
I was not ready for the feels this gave me! Takes me back to my youth. Live your authentic life everybody - Never let shame, hatred, or fear get in the way!
I’m so happy for u & proud of u, Matt. Since I have seen your performance in “you don’t own me” on X factor, I’m waiting for this moment ❤
Be yourself bro.
Rooting for you always …❤❤
Someone said to me that he really loves me then when I fell for him completely, I discovered that he's in a relationship. It was really hurting 😭 I am praying for healing of everyone's who is in pain because of choosing to love.
Been there, I am sure it must have hurt a lot but there will come a time that you will completely stop thinking about that person, move on with your life and open your heart for someone else. It took me 3 years to completely heal from my heartbreak because in some way I was holding on to them and let them linger around me but it finally happened and I have felt so much better since then. Trust the process. :)
Someone was begging me to be with him in a relationship and when i loved him he changed and I found out that he was straight, it wasn't love he was using me, he wanted me for sex but I never let him , and when he got bored left me and told me he's gonna marry a girl, his marriage next month , he's okey but I'm not I'm traumatized, I don't believe in love anymore, (I'm living in the most religious homophobic county in the world) I can't wear a short pants in public it's Haram (forbidden) it's done for me !.
@@demariotv It's such a tragedy to Islam that we forgot about Rumi and Shams
I have never heard such an honest autobiographical song, everything fits, every word, every line
Matt, this is perfect, my eyes are full of tears , and in every sung word I found myself and I should have shouted that the whole village could hear that I love and am loved, but I didn't have the strength for it ... enough hiding in lonely parking lots, forests and motels
But now I'm ready and my batteries are full, I'm moving forward... C.M.
That song is more beautiful than you could ever know Thank you so much for that.
The kiss at the end omg so cute
been a fan since x factor 2016... proud of u. matt and freddy shippers... we weren't delusional lol
Up to this date am still listening his fis ever album ❤❤❤
Beautiful couple. ❤ Beautiful video. Plus beautiful song.❤️😍
What a song! That tore me up! Beautiful written song with even more incredible vocals! That song will resonate with a lot of people unfortunately! Be happy and who you are Matt, that all we can do in this short life! I’m both proud and grateful for your honesty and vulnerability!
Beautiful lyrics Matt, dont hav to apologize. We've all been there, world hasn't been kind to us after all this time,hope someday tho!❤
Courage à vous !
TRUTH IS THE ANSWER. !!!!!!!!!!!!! Continue living in Truth about everything. LOVE YOU SOOOO MUCH.
Beautiful song, gorgeous voice and amazing car… it’s a yes from me. ❤
I'm obsessed with this song. You should be so proud of yourself! You're incredible Matt, you shouldn't have to hide yourself. We love you 🌈 xx
Kind of reminds me of my first relationship before I came out
Great song
Congratulations on coming out and being you
I'm 17teen I've never been in a relationship but this song melt my heart ❤❤❤
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Lovely song Matt with such an empowering message. Life is about feeling..... love and a bunch of other feelings make this life worth living! Love and hugs from Greece !!
Hi angel… nice inspiring words… how you doing bro….
My story to man. I was to scared of what people would say and I let the love of my life walk away. It's been forty years and he's still my only love. I've had other relationships and was somewhat happy but I never had true love agin. I mean the love that wakes you up in the middle of the night to make sure there still beside you. So ALWAYS go with your heart.
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Your loss makes me sad. I'm so sorry....It's difficult to find Love for most of the world. Being Gay, makes finding "the one" almost a Herculean task .
From the moment I knew I was gay all I've ever wanted is to be someone's other half. After almost 42 years, I believe I'm done.
just be happy Matt, no need to explain. Feel free to sing your heart out. Your private life is yours to live, so embrace it.
Awww He LOVES Him! Thats the sweetest thing ever I wish I had a good looking Guy Who Treats me Well In everyway like that! 🤗🤗🌿🌿🌻🌻
Love from Grenada 🇬🇩❤️🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩🇬🇩
I've been a fan of yours since the X-Factor, and I've always rooted for your success, this clip and this song made me see (in addition to always being a wonderful singer) an incredible human being! Continue with your truth and I will always be by your side! Much love to you my beautiful! We are with you! 💙💙💙💙
Best recommendation ever!! Just heard the song for the first time and I’m already playing it on repeat. I hope more and more people will listen to this beautiful piece and hopefully you’ll get the recognition you deserve.
Although we live in a world full of people who judge I believe you did an amazing job. Life is too short to be sad cry or anything else, we should just live love and laugh to the fullest
How many times have you watched this?
Me: yes ❤
Absolutely GORGEOUS ❤️
coming out is such a luxurious thing in my country with many reoigious ppl around. I hope i can do that someday.
im happy for you matt, and everyone who came out and live their lives hapily.
thanks for making such a beautiful song
This song makes me understand how I was. I used to come that gay because I was scared. But now it’s been four years since I come out gay and I’m glad I did so anybody out there who is afraid don’t it be OK and thank you for this song will help millions of people you’re doing a brilliant job and keep going. We all love you.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Yasss. Finally!! 🎉 Congratulations. No one can ever tell you when you’re ready to share with the world. Enjoy this moment. We had to hide our relationship for 7 years as our fanbase demographic was mainly female, so management advised we kept it private. However, everyone was so supportive when we finally came out publicly!
Sending so much love ❤
This just had me in tears. ❤❤❤
Proud of you, for being genuine and treating yourself right. I wish I could have the bravery as u do.❤
A beautiful song, and a beautiful way to speak your truth. Wishing you all the best for the future 💖
Im crying😢.
This song is an inspirational and breaking my heart.
🤩🥰😍
So so sooooo very proud of you, Matt! ❤
I've been waiting for this since you captured my love for you and your voice on x factor! I'm so happy to see you love yourself the way we all love and support you, and we can't wait to witness the most authentic version of yourself you have yet to offer! Please, never stop gifting us with your talent and your beautiful soul.. much love, light and happiness from all of us and your #1 Arizona fan! 🐻🏳️🌈
❤️💜💙💚💛🧡🤎🤍🖤
😡😡😡😡😡😡😡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡👺👺👺👺
You are such an honest and open person. Thank you .
Thank you for this beautiful song!
Be whoever you want to be I'm more than proud of u!! X
I literally had this feeling 😁🤩 I LOVE YOU EVEN MORE MATT 😍😍😍😍😍😍
we all knew...we were just waiting for him lol
@@brendanpilgrim9851 yeah I supposed... but i'm proud of him 🙇🏽
yes I am proud...those who know...know...from when he started...I felt it....
Love was never meant to be lived in fear - Adam B, AS I listen to this song again, I still am touched and cry as I listened to the words. I am 63 and only admitted to being gay 10 years ago. Before that I lived a life that was not mine. I understood how Matt felt when he was told not to reveal who he was. Musicians have to hide sometimes and that hurts them in the long run. This is an awesome song.
Lovely song and a beautiful soul. Glad he came out. This song deserve million views. It's so inspiring.
*I really love this song, Matt 🎶*
This song is beautiful and so relatable! Thank you for sharing something so personal with us Matt and being your true authentic self! I’m so proud of you and I love you so much! 🩷
Awesome words bro… how you doing👍…
im so happy he is living his truth
I love your music till this day!
Proud of you!! ♥️
Awe Matt, loving this for you!!!
This is such a beautiful song omg wow
Amazing song ‘ so Proud Of You Matt❤
An absolutely beautiful song. Matt never be what other people want or expect you to be. Just be yourself and definitely be proud of who you are. So many people are too judgemental this days. Well done for such a beautiful song and being yourself. I'm soooo proud of you ❤ xx
So proud of Matty, this is beautiful
another beautiful song, and what a beautiful video
This is so emotional 😭
Such a beautiful song! Wishing all the happiness going forward ❤🥺
This is everything!!! You deserve the world and we are so proud! Welcome to the happiest days of your life.
love the song, love your truth and love you! Hope you'll get all the love and support that you deserve! 😍 🥰 ❤️ 🌈
That means a lot to many of us - we need exactly such people for a better world, for a change - be who you want to be, not how others would like to see you
can't believe this is the same guy that was on the X-factor 7-8 years ago ... i'm in love with this ♥
Beautiful song ❤
I seriously can not wait to hear him sing this live! What a beautiful heartfelt song ❤❤❤
Yessssssss
Love from Thailand
About time 🎉🎉🎉
This should have been your x-factor audition....
You don't owe anyone an apology for being you... ❤❤❤
Nice words bro… how you doing👍
Beautiful song! ❤
I'm so proud of you Matt ❤ always be happy
I'm crying, live your truth
I’m very proud of you for doing this Matt ❤ I love you even more now 💖
This is calming and beautiful ❤.
What a beautiful song..i just love it..❤
Stunning ❤❤❤
This is beautiful ❤..We love you Matt❤️😘
Beautiful song, beautiful video, beautiful message. Much Love.
What a beautiful song love your voice 😊 thank you so much for your sensitivity I can feel in the video. ❤
Omg, I feel happy and thankful bc I was recommended it by youtube
Always been a fan, always will be!
Ive always loved you no matter what people say your music is beautiful and you as a person count but what a beautiful song and message hope your journey continues as love your music 💖have an incredible voice
You no need to explain or apologize! Love from India 🫴♥️
love this so much, think everyone in our community can relate. Brilliant x
Such an amazing song 🎵
So beautiful!
This is a masterpiece!
Love from Brazil.
Me too
Beautiful ❤️
Just seeing in comments he was on X Factor long after I stopped watching that show 🤧
But this is such a great song ! Very talented guy. ‼️💯
Just happy that he can finally live his truth!
Have me in tears glad you feeel comrtable now aslways here to support you
What an amazing voice and beautiful storytelling. Thank you, Matt ♡
❤ Beautiful Song
I'm so happy to be a part of your journey, Matt!! I'm so happy for you!!!❤❤❤❤
Beautiful