I came out in 1995. I never had hope for music, videos or songs to show my life. Show my love. Gay love and music were exclusive to the clubs and we didn't have anything mainstream to look at or reach for. You just did that, Ben. You gave us an anthem, a song a bit of peace that even though it should be standard now, it isn't and it was a hell of a lot worse back in my day. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! You have no idea what this song has become for me.
I'm very thankful to be growing up in a society today that (for the most part) is very supportive of lgbt. I'm glad you are so strong because I couldn't have been.
@@blind_t2 Yeah! They partnered up for a song called "Found/Tonight" which is a mix of "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen and "The Story Of Tonight" from Hamilton in support of the March For Our Lives movement.
*when you literally have a facial paralysis that prevents half your face from moving at all and leaves your tear ducts paralyzed on that side and yet i’m crying from both eyes i think ben just cured me. literally*
do you really? I had that ten years ago for a few months I couldn't move the left side of my face. Are you better now? do you know how it happened? I don't know the cause of mine
I agree. It’s feels so personal and I think that it was a huge decision for Ben Platt to be so candid in these videos, but I’m glad he did it. They just fill me with so much fuzzy feelings and I think that both songs (both the music and the videos) are simply beautiful. I can’t wait to see more!!!
When his boyfriend was comforting him through his panic attack, that was the final straw. I absolutely lost it. Ugly crying and everything. More often than not, they happen silently, and there were so many times I was desperate for someone to simply hold me and tell me it'll be alright again, even though everything in my body is currently screaming otherwise. I will never not be thankful to the people that actually DID have my back, and still do. Without them, I might not be here today.
I agree, but for me, I'm usually alone. I have to struggle and claw myself out of the inky depths of my mind. I can't breathe, I'm suffocating on nothing but my own fears. "I can feel my sanity start to unwind". I have no one to ease my mind. It's terrifying, and I can't do anything about it but beg and pray for it to be over. I have no anchor, I'm just thrashing in the ocean, floating on a lifeboat alone.
underrated opinion: i love ben's expressions when he sings. they add a lot more to the performance. (sorry for my grammar, I was crying when I wrote this)
Yes really, lol but if it happens or not I dunno.. The article about who would play Evan was posted ages ago. Have a great day, I need to get some zzzz in!! :))
MY SON. PRIDE IS NOT THE WORD I'M LOOKING FOR- Okay but for real, I got chills. This is beautiful in every way. It feels so real and relatable and I'm awestruck
when they showed Ben's relationship with that guy I started bawling my eyes out it means so much to me that Ben shows that it's ok and it's possible to be successful as a gay man. as a gay teen I still struggle with denial and hatred, and it helps me so much to have people in the world who are proud to be the way they are. Ben platt is honestly my biggest inspiration,, in musical theatre, and now in regular life ❤️ ironic that my name is Ben too lmao
If you like this guy and want to see another like him there's a guy called Thomas Sanders. He's more Goofy and not for everyone but if you fall in love with his work then your gonna find yourself in a loving community. It's just so wholesome. But honestly, I feel like a preacher/salesmen. Sorry. I just really want more people to feel validity and loved.
Kyran AFK yes yes yes yes listen to this reply. Thomas sanders is the best when it comes to knowing yourself and how to deal with things like this. Thomas is one of the best watch when you feel a certain way no matter who you are.
joojsko wait.... Are you good at riffs. Cause you're in musical theatre and your name is Ben. We all know Ben Platt is amazing. And our other God Ben Fankhauser with "the poor GUYS head is spinning." soooooo
Coming to terms with who you are is one of the hardest part of growing into the person you're meant to be. You are loved, and never forget you aren't alone.
This isn't representation, this is real, authentic life and that's something not even the best TV shows can replicate and honestly this is just the most amazing thing ever. I'm a melted ball of cheese. Love you Ben!!!!
I agree. This video isn’t representation. It’s showing that a man and a man can love each other exactly like a man and a woman can. They don’t have to be obsessed with Broadway or do each other’s makeup. There’s just love. No matter your gender.
Oh wow I didn’t know Ben platt was gay. Fantastic song and music video. I’m glad he’s not pretending he’s in a relationship with a girl. Some of the best artist show every part of themselves and that makes the song all the more meaningful. Great song I hope you keep writing! Edit: This hit over 1k likes thanks for all the likes
This is one of the purest, most genuine and heartwarming music videos about true love I have ever seen. It touched me so deeply, specially when he had anxiety and started to cry and his partner helped him 'ease his mind'. I wish all of us could experience love like this. If you're reading this, *you deserve it too!*
I don’t think you realize how inspiring you are to me (and a lot of others.) Please, keep singing. Keep inspiring. Keep being that Ben Platt I know. We love you. ~Alana
julia m this kind of statement always confusing me, the younger you are I feel you’ve got more soul, as you grow you become more jaded... not always true but why is youth with soul always surprising to people
I think that its so beautiful that this is his "coming out" story in a beautiful piece of work that doesnt feel like it's centered around his coming out at all. It feels like its centered around love. And that is a beautiful, wonderful, and organic thing he made. Thank you for your art
okay so the tears started pouring right about 2:19. that’s exactly how my panic attacks look (minus the person beside me). i’m so grateful i found out about ben platt.
yeah, I got teary eyes when I recognised the restless shaky movements, cuz I also have panic attacks, but a bit worse that this...not often, just like 2times a year, but they usually happen when I'm overwhelmed by something and I tend to hide or lock myself somewhere (usually a bathroom) cuz I just break down, I'm a complete all-over-the-place mess and I want nobody to see me like this...but it'll be nice to have somebody to help me calm down :T
Okay I have similiar thing but before crying I also throwing things and screaming... I thought it was more like meltdown tho... (Also sorry for poor language and punctuation, I'm not native speaker)
Most days I wake up with a pain in my chest There are thoughts that I can't put to rest There's a worry that I can't place Most nights I am restless and quiet, won't come So I lay there and wait for the sun There's a trouble that won't show its face You came out of nowhere And you cut through all the noise I make sense of the madness When I listen to your voice Darlin', only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under And I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darlin' only you can ease my mind I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid Just to show you the mess that I made There are pieces I usually hide But when you collect me with your steady hand With a language that I understand I feel that we're back together inside You came out of nowhere And you cut through all the noise I make sense of the madness When I listen to your voice Oh darlin', only you can ease my mind Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under And I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darlin' only you can ease my mind Darlin', only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under And I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darlin' only you can ease my mind
[Lyric] Most days I wake up with a pit in my chest There are thoughts that I can't put to rest There's a worry that I can't place Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come So I lay there and wait for the sun There's a trouble that won't show its face You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise I make sense to the madness when I listen to your voice Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid Just to show you the mess that I made There are pieces I usually hide But when you collect me with your steady hand With a language that I understand I feel put back together inside You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice Oh Darling, only you can ease my mind Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind
Wow. Up until 5 minutes ago I had NO idea who this man was, and now I know he'll be one of the most played musicians on my playlist. Can't wait for his debut album to come out, will be definitely purchasing it. I love the tone of his voice, the cracks, the imperfections. Spot on. SO glad I "stumbled" across this music today. :)
I'm crying so hard rn,,, not because i miss having a love like this. But because I don't think I'll ever experience a love like this (edit: it's been 11mths and I'm currently in a relationship that's helped me feel understood and loved and i thank him so much for saving me when i didn't think i needed saving. Looking back, it's hard to believe that I'm here as i am now so don't lise heart !!! For as much as you don't feel love for yourself, there's someone out there who will love you twice as much. I hope yall find the love you deserve even if you don't see it at first !!)
Ben really demonstrates what anxiety is like and I think that’s great representation for all of us. Thank you for doing what you’re doing :) we love you and we will never stop being inspired by you.
Gay + Sad + Amazing + Super Talented = Ben Platt Edit1: omg thank for 490 likes- Edit2: holy crap 600 likes guys whats wrong with y'all? Edit3: this is the last edit ill do but woah 709 likes holy f-
mental health in relationships is such a sensitive topic but that being said, it’s an important one too. ben and the team did a truly wonderful job at capturing anxiety in a relationship and how it can effect it drastically. we’re so proud of you, ben
4:03 I don’t know if this was intentional but I love that the picture of Ben’s parents appears in the background while he holds up the photo. I know Ben admires the resilience of his parents’ relationship so I think it was put there as a reminder of how he wants his relationship to be- strong and full of love.
Seeing music videos with a couple other than cisgender straight couples just warms my heart cause it means we are evolving in the right direction. I feel so proud right now. I'm gonna cry.
Platt, I understand you're probably not gonna see this, but I just want to thank you for being an amazing icon of mine, a great musician, and a wonderful person all together. Your music is on a constant playlist of mine, and it gets me through my day-to-day life. Thank you for everything you do. Thank you, Evan Hansen. Thank you, Payton Hobart. Thank you, Ben Platt. For everything.
Representation matters so much. So many LGBTQ artists now making songs and videos with LGBTQ representation and same sex pronouns - Ben, Troye, Greyson - just to name a few. It's beautiful. If only this would have been around when I was struggling in my teens and early 20s...
Do you know how hard it is to watch this at work and try to hold back the tears? Beautiful song, beautiful video, beautiful voice. The most angelic voice I’ve ever heard. Can’t wait to see him on tour.
Ben Platt is amazing. His voice is beautiful, and he, as a human being, is beautiful. He is kind and adores his fans. I want to meet him more than so many other celebrities! Love you music and your Ben❤️
Everyone is ignoring the best part of this video, which is the panic attack at 2:16. Coming from a person who has had many panic attacks beginning at a very young age, this is EXACTLY what it looks and feels like. The shortness of breath, the pacing around the bedroom, the struggling, the holding the hands over the head, just desperately trying to get air into the lungs. Ben Platt does it all to a tee. It is easily the best, the only truly accurate portrayal of a panic attack I have ever seen. 100% accurate. It makes me cry every time I watch it. I fell in love with the lyrics of this song because of their true, honest depiction of mental health struggles before I ever watched the video, but the video made me fall even more in love with Ben Platt because of that one simple moment. It could not be executed more excellently.
The whole video is a piece of art but 2:16 is the most accurate representation of what’s it’s like to have panic attacks. I’m also a sufferer of anxiety, panic attacks and have been since I was 15 I’m now 22. I pace, my chest is tight, I fidget, lay on the floor with my arms above my head or stand up with them above me. This has only made me fall more in love with Ben and his music. The lyrics are simply stunning, so honest and true of someone who has mental health struggle. I completely agree he execute it amazingly
I THOUGHT SO TOO! Like the jacket looks the exact same. And he has the same expression before "Grow as we go" Like, he feel so...sad and lost, and this is probably why
Used to think of my boyfriend when I listen to this song. After six years, we’ve finally called our relationship quits. As much as it pains me to hear this song, it’s now a song I dedicate to myself. All along it’s been ME who’s been with me. I’m the one who can help me ease my mind. ❤️
Just happened on here from cruising some new videos. Gotta say Ben is a real breath of fresh air with what is on the music scene today. This song is awesome and the video is beautiful. I will be buying his CDs from here on out. Thank you Ben for proving to me that there is still talent out there to make people believe that music is still very much alive.
I agree that Ben is truly A Gay Icon, and that this music video is an AMAZING representation of anxiety disorders in relationships BUT ALSO! HAVE YOU SEEN HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS?? It's easily one of the most gorgeous music videos I've seen in a while - so simple yet so breathtaking.
[Verse 1] Most days I wake up with a pit in my chest There are thoughts that I can't put to rest There's a worry that I can't place Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come So I lay there and wait for the sun There's a trouble that won't show its face [Pre-Chorus] You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise I make sense to the madness when I listen to your voice [Chorus] Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind [Verse 2] I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid Just to show you the mess that I made There are pieces I usually hide But when you collect me with your steady hand With a language that I understand I feel put back together inside [Pre-Chorus] You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice [Chorus] Oh Darling, only you can ease my mind Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind Darling, only you can ease my mind Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind Darling, only you can ease my mind
Thank you Ben, for your amazing voice and message, you really helped me through some hard times when you still did Dear Evan Hansen and your still doing so much for so many people (including me) with these new songs. Also thank you to Charle for making this song even more emotional. I'm not scared to say that it brought me to tears.
This is so beautiful. I love this song so much, and nearly screamed when I got the notification. This song fills me with so much joy, I’m so happy you released this album. I’ve had this song on repeat for so long. I’m on the verge of tears right now!
Conscious_Whisper Heading to 2 million now. There should be more! Never thought I live to the day when there would a video like this. Pride is not a big enough word!
Ben, I'm Brazilian and I'm always very moved by your songs. I still don't have anyone who can calm my mind, but I hope one day I can, I'll come back here to tell you how it was. I love you. Write more about us on the next album, us gays need this.
Dear Ben I'm sitting in front of my desktop, listening, watching and crying !! Such a powerful song !! I know these feelings very well !.... With love, Thom
I knew no straight man could sing with such emotion and talent and literally make me breathless I am so so so glad there is more representation in our community and I mean there's the fact that....MY FAVORITE ACTOR/SINGER IS LGBT LIKE ME im crying, this is the best day ever god he's so beautiful
Thank you Ben Platt. I don't know that I have ever heard words and a video that I actually completely identify with in such a moving way. I hope you have a darling in this world to "Ease Your Mind" Thankfully, I do!
I like the scene where Ben’s boyfriend brought dinner to him. As if to say “if this is where you are emotionally and physically, that is where i want to be.” My husband did this recently. after 10 years together. I almost started to cry. He asked why I was sad and I couldn’t answer for a few moments.
I had to watch this video twice because the first time I was so emotionally invested I didn't _move._ Its such a gorgeous song and video, I teared up. You perfectly portrayed what it's like to have anxiety in a relationship, the constant feeling of never being good enough and having that one person who eases your mind. Absolutely beautiful x
Straight up didn't even know he was gay until I saw this, but I'm not too surprised. Love this dude and his music to death, and hope to see more songs like this! Love seeing gay culture normalized by icons like Ben, it's a great change of pace for the musical culture nowadays. Edit: Gay love, not gay culture I guess - Not sure which phrase fits better for this.
I'm still listening to this song. . . and I have to say. . . these lyrics are truly inspired. They are such a whole nether level above normal. Not sure Ben, if you wrote these words and music, but if these are from your mind - I bow to you.
Dakota Bridges I think a lot of comments are commenting about it since it isn’t as represented, but even then I don’t think they should be commenting about his sexuality that much, as it more often than not also puts you in a bad spotlight. Kind of like instead of being hated you’re loved for being a circus animal.
oh wow i've got goosebumps watching the video with ben platt's singing. I'm so proud of him! i watched him in Dear Evan Hansen on broadway in april 2017
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WHY IS NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW AT THE END OF THIS HE PUTS ON THE OUTFIT THAT HE WEARS IN GROW AS WE GO ???
omg he does DX
Doesn't he always wear that cost though? Isn't that kind of his signature thing? I'm new here, so maybe I'm wrong.
Omg!!! Right!!! I think its like a story line thingy
Brilliant observation. Only seeing this now. I really love timelines in albums.
Oh, shit.
WE LITERALLY DONT DESERVE HIS TALENT. MY HEART. I CANT COPE.
Well I hope I goshdarn Do because I love him
AMY!!! I love your videos, and I'm so glad you like Ben's new music too!
he’s ᴬᴹᴬᶻᴵᴺᴳ
Amy Lovatt YAS
Hey amy
Habit? Bad.
Mind? Eased.
Address? Shared.
Hurt? Once.
Loving Ben platt and his new album? Yes.
Sophie Creamer hotel, trivago
ya forgot hotel? trivago
Grow? As we go
Hotel? Trivago
Run away? No
I came out in 1995. I never had hope for music, videos or songs to show my life. Show my love. Gay love and music were exclusive to the clubs and we didn't have anything mainstream to look at or reach for. You just did that, Ben. You gave us an anthem, a song a bit of peace that even though it should be standard now, it isn't and it was a hell of a lot worse back in my day. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! You have no idea what this song has become for me.
I know; it;s so nice to see gay love... 'normalised' like this. How I wish music videos like this were playing on TV when I was growing up.
Sam Smith did that a couple of years ago tho ;)
They are both brilliant tbf.
Chad Miller I’m so glad you came out to the world. I’m proud of you
You should check out Calum Scott! Glad you resonated w/ this song.
I'm very thankful to be growing up in a society today that (for the most part) is very supportive of lgbt. I'm glad you are so strong because I couldn't have been.
Last time I was this early, Ben Platt was Evan
The last time I was this early Evan and Jared were still friends
Last time I was this early Ben Platt was Benji
You want me to cry again?!?!?
Last time I was this early “A Little Bit Of Light” was still in the show
Qwerty Content I CANT BREATH
In the words of the Great Lin Manuel Miranda:
Love is love is love is love is love is love is love
♥️
and he couldn't be more right
@@ameliaturner732 agreed.
Kerly Solon and to think those 2 partnered up!
Cannot be killed or swept aside! Yes!!🏳️🌈
@@blind_t2 Yeah! They partnered up for a song called "Found/Tonight" which is a mix of "You Will Be Found" from Dear Evan Hansen and "The Story Of Tonight" from Hamilton in support of the March For Our Lives movement.
*when you literally have a facial paralysis that prevents half your face from moving at all and leaves your tear ducts paralyzed on that side and yet i’m crying from both eyes i think ben just cured me. literally*
😯😯😯!!!!
do you really? I had that ten years ago for a few months I couldn't move the left side of my face. Are you better now? do you know how it happened? I don't know the cause of mine
@@CupcakeCloud Sounds like you had Bell's Palsy.
:0 Oh my God! You good now?
Cupcake Cloud it’s bell’s palsy, i’ve had it twice before turning 16 (i am now) but it left some left over side effects
Ok, anyone else feels like intruding in some very private moments, and blessed to be allowed to see them at the same time?
I agree. It’s feels so personal and I think that it was a huge decision for Ben Platt to be so candid in these videos, but I’m glad he did it. They just fill me with so much fuzzy feelings and I think that both songs (both the music and the videos) are simply beautiful. I can’t wait to see more!!!
Chrissie K YE
Enjoy there intimacy, 2024 and my partner still won't hold my hand in public.
When his boyfriend was comforting him through his panic attack, that was the final straw. I absolutely lost it. Ugly crying and everything. More often than not, they happen silently, and there were so many times I was desperate for someone to simply hold me and tell me it'll be alright again, even though everything in my body is currently screaming otherwise. I will never not be thankful to the people that actually DID have my back, and still do. Without them, I might not be here today.
im crying
What happened at the end?? Why did he leave??
This comment is a virtual hug for you.
i was about to comment nearly the same when i saw your comment
I agree, but for me, I'm usually alone. I have to struggle and claw myself out of the inky depths of my mind. I can't breathe, I'm suffocating on nothing but my own fears. "I can feel my sanity start to unwind". I have no one to ease my mind. It's terrifying, and I can't do anything about it but beg and pray for it to be over. I have no anchor, I'm just thrashing in the ocean, floating on a lifeboat alone.
underrated opinion: i love ben's expressions when he sings. they add a lot more to the performance.
(sorry for my grammar, I was crying when I wrote this)
wait- an opinion can be underrated??
Yeah like how he moves his mouth when when he goes "woOoOoOaHo" idk if that makes sense for example 2:50
You can tell he's an actor; he knows how to sell emotion through his facial expressions.
@@sejcai yes it can. why? because im an idiot and i say so.
Ears?Blessed
Eyes?watering
Heart?Melted
Mind?eased
Hotel?Trivago
Big mood
Wig? SNATCHED
Ben? Hot AF
Song? Fantastic
Tears?Falling
Habit? Bad
Me? Deceased
I live for these comments
"wow look at those two dudes being dudes, what a beautiful friendship"
I wonder if anyone disliked it because they thought you were serious.
and they were roommates
"oh my god they were roommates"
0 feet apart cause they’re not gay
Yup, such great cousins (Sailor Moon viewers will understand)
Lol! think again
I’m so happy to see Ben going from broadway to being his own artist making his own songs❤️❤️✨
Word but I still hope he returns to Broadway at some point in the future. I know there are talks that he will be in the DEH movie. :))
@@PixieLowe1 really?? :D
Yes really, lol but if it happens or not I dunno.. The article about who would play Evan was posted ages ago. Have a great day, I need to get some zzzz in!! :))
That is good to know
@@PixieLowe1 get some rest and I hope it happens and if not someone else great!
MY SON. PRIDE IS NOT THE WORD I'M LOOKING FOR-
Okay but for real, I got chills. This is beautiful in every way. It feels so real and relatable and I'm awestruck
I'm so glad I actually understand this reference effective today
THERE SO MUCH MORE INSIDE ME NOW
when they showed Ben's relationship with that guy I started bawling my eyes out
it means so much to me that Ben shows that it's ok and it's possible to be successful as a gay man.
as a gay teen I still struggle with denial and hatred, and it helps me so much to have people in the world who are proud to be the way they are.
Ben platt is honestly my biggest inspiration,, in musical theatre, and now in regular life ❤️
ironic that my name is Ben too lmao
joojsko I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling with some denial & hatred... sending you a virtual hug ❤️
If you like this guy and want to see another like him there's a guy called Thomas Sanders. He's more Goofy and not for everyone but if you fall in love with his work then your gonna find yourself in a loving community. It's just so wholesome. But honestly, I feel like a preacher/salesmen. Sorry. I just really want more people to feel validity and loved.
Kyran AFK yes yes yes yes listen to this reply. Thomas sanders is the best when it comes to knowing yourself and how to deal with things like this. Thomas is one of the best watch when you feel a certain way no matter who you are.
joojsko wait.... Are you good at riffs. Cause you're in musical theatre and your name is Ben. We all know Ben Platt is amazing. And our other God Ben Fankhauser with "the poor GUYS head is spinning." soooooo
Coming to terms with who you are is one of the hardest part of growing into the person you're meant to be. You are loved, and never forget you aren't alone.
This isn't representation, this is real, authentic life and that's something not even the best TV shows can replicate and honestly this is just the most amazing thing ever. I'm a melted ball of cheese. Love you Ben!!!!
Are Charlie and Ben actually together? If so, there must be a God :)
I agree. This video isn’t representation. It’s showing that a man and a man can love each other exactly like a man and a woman can. They don’t have to be obsessed with Broadway or do each other’s makeup. There’s just love. No matter your gender.
Oh wow I didn’t know Ben platt was gay. Fantastic song and music video. I’m glad he’s not pretending he’s in a relationship with a girl. Some of the best artist show every part of themselves and that makes the song all the more meaningful. Great song I hope you keep writing!
Edit: This hit over 1k likes thanks for all the likes
I mean, who didn't know? He even talked about a boyfriend in 2016 on that video interview.
Ive been living under a rock
@@coyfish4610 oh I didn't see that. People are saying he talked about a wife, too and I was just like ???
@@lestella693 Here he talks about his first break up with his first boyfriend. :)
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I thought he was with zoey deutch for the longest time
This is one of the purest, most genuine and heartwarming music videos about true love I have ever seen. It touched me so deeply, specially when he had anxiety and started to cry and his partner helped him 'ease his mind'. I wish all of us could experience love like this. If you're reading this, *you deserve it too!*
ok i’m loving the black and white it’s just so...beautiful and somehow more genuine than color would be
I don’t think you realize how inspiring you are to me (and a lot of others.) Please, keep singing. Keep inspiring. Keep being that Ben Platt I know. We love you. ~Alana
Sonorous Sunflower amen
Damn, for a 25 y/o this boy got soul.
HE A FETUS AND IM 13
Ah we’re the same age! So happy I discovered him ❤️
julia m this kind of statement always confusing me, the younger you are I feel you’ve got more soul, as you grow you become more jaded... not always true but why is youth with soul always surprising to people
@@sophiewong9588 false 😉
@Bubbly Snowflake lmao I know who he is. but still, I wasn't wrong, was I?
*you’ve outdone yourself and you’ve literally only released two songs*
*not prepared for the whole album, but I excitedly await it*
Honestly, this is the most beautiful way to come out. Also, the music is just perfect, and it's so wonderful with the clip.. I'm proud of him.
He's been out for a while.
A.J Johnson Not very publicly. This album is him announcing it to the world
He's been out to everyone since he was twelve
The insanely cool Jared Kleinman
Once again, the majority of people didn’t know. That is why so many people think he’s coming out. In a way, he is.
The insanely cool Jared Kleinman
“Out to everyone” like we all know him personally smdh
2:08 That fast vibrato is insane. Ben is definitely the King of Vibrato.
Did I ask you to make me cry?!?!?! I'm like actually sobbing
Wow Ben this was such a dope video to watch. Love Charle. Y'all did amazing. Can't wait to watch the next part of your story.
Yes yes it was 😍
bold of you to assume there's more :(
Ben has written an album. Blessings, take care.
Now I am picturing this music video with River and Payton and my heart can’t take it 😭😭😭💔💔💔
Same. That show made me cry harder than I have in a while.
oh my god, me too
can someone make a video of them with this as the background music AHH I want to cry
Well shi ima cry
WHO GAVE YOU THE RIGHT TO DO THAT IM CRYING ALREADY THE FUCK MAN
I think that its so beautiful that this is his "coming out" story in a beautiful piece of work that doesnt feel like it's centered around his coming out at all. It feels like its centered around love. And that is a beautiful, wonderful, and organic thing he made. Thank you for your art
It's not. He literally came out like three years ago in an interview when asked to describe his first breakup
He came out to his family & friends when he was 12, before becoming a celebrity. So as far as Hollywood, he was never really in the closet.
In an article he said specifically that this wasn't a 'coming-out' album, but it is amazing and beautiful
Ben is the gay icon we all deserve
Do we REALLY deserve him? I think not. So children, every night, thank god for Ben Platt
He is the gay unicorn we all don't deserve. God bless Ben Platt
Hollie Don’t forget George Salazar. 😩👏🏻
@@Sun_Dreamer We can never forget George Salazar ❤️
Isn't he bisexual...
okay so the tears started pouring right about 2:19. that’s exactly how my panic attacks look (minus the person beside me).
i’m so grateful i found out about ben platt.
yeah, I got teary eyes when I recognised the restless shaky movements, cuz I also have panic attacks, but a bit worse that this...not often, just like 2times a year, but they usually happen when I'm overwhelmed by something and I tend to hide or lock myself somewhere (usually a bathroom) cuz I just break down, I'm a complete all-over-the-place mess and I want nobody to see me like this...but it'll be nice to have somebody to help me calm down :T
Dude I WISH my panic attacks looked like that... Usually there's more screaming and throwing things
My panic attacks are more like I start breathing strange, then I start crying ‘till I have a headache as bad as hell and then I get sleepy
Okay I have similiar thing but before crying I also throwing things and screaming... I thought it was more like meltdown tho...
(Also sorry for poor language and punctuation, I'm not native speaker)
yea that part hurt a little bit, purely bc of the “minus the person beside me”
Ben Platt has gone and destroyed our emotions with yet another beautiful song and video🥰💕🎉
OH MY GOD I'M GONNA CRY WHY IS HE SO TALENTED ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Julia Larder wait is Ben platt gay or is this a story me confused
elder poptart thanks I was getting confused for like a long time
Fans **watching DEH**: could be gayer
Ben: hold my beer
Fans: HOLY SHIT--
RaeMakenzie 19 Fans: WAIT WHAT!?-
Cevan fans: IT COULD'VE WORKED-
RaeMakenzie 19 omfg I know
That is so true
XD yes
you don’t understand how many times a day I tell my friends how talented Ben is
GOD SAME
I do the same to my mom XD I’ll be sitting in the front and blasting Ben platt and my mom’s like “This guy again!?”
Most days I wake up with a pain in my chest
There are thoughts that I can't put to rest
There's a worry that I can't place
Most nights I am restless and quiet, won't come
So I lay there and wait for the sun
There's a trouble that won't show its face
You came out of nowhere
And you cut through all the noise
I make sense of the madness
When I listen to your voice
Darlin', only you can ease my mind
Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under
And I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darlin' only you can ease my mind
I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid
Just to show you the mess that I made
There are pieces I usually hide
But when you collect me with your steady hand
With a language that I understand
I feel that we're back together inside
You came out of nowhere
And you cut through all the noise
I make sense of the madness
When I listen to your voice
Oh darlin', only you can ease my mind
Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under
And I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darlin' only you can ease my mind
Darlin', only you can ease my mind
Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under
And I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darlin' only you can ease my mind
no hate but uh
you just copied and pasted that off google m8
Dont hate cause they thought of it first.
@@krisinallcaps I don't want to open Google and not being able to listen and read at the same time so I'm happy someone did
@@al0kvs768 sorry this may come of as rude but
if you're too lazy to fucking open google then you got some issues you need to deal with
thank you for posting these lyrics... I wonder what it takes to pen such a song's lyrics.. He is truly gifted..
[Lyric]
Most days I wake up with a pit in my chest
There are thoughts that I can't put to rest
There's a worry that I can't place
Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come
So I lay there and wait for the sun
There's a trouble that won't show its face
You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise
I make sense to the madness when I listen to your voice
Darling, only you can ease my mind
Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darling, only you can ease my mind
I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid
Just to show you the mess that I made
There are pieces I usually hide
But when you collect me with your steady hand
With a language that I understand
I feel put back together inside
You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise
I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice
Oh Darling, only you can ease my mind
Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darling, only you can ease my mind
Darling, only you can ease my mind
Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darling, only you can ease my mind
👍
Thanks for this! ❤️
Thank you ❤
Thank you
Thank you
Wow. Up until 5 minutes ago I had NO idea who this man was, and now I know he'll be one of the most played musicians on my playlist. Can't wait for his debut album to come out, will be definitely purchasing it. I love the tone of his voice, the cracks, the imperfections. Spot on. SO glad I "stumbled" across this music today. :)
@Lisa C. He going on tour in May! You should see if he playing in your city. General ticket is being released on Feb 22!
You should listen to dear Evan Hansen the original cast he played the lead character. The emotion in the song anf the way he songs it is amazing.
I envy you! You have Dear Evan Hanson ahead of you, not to mention everything Ben Platt has ever done. He's astonishing. Enjoy.
Lisa C. me right now
historians: and they were roommates
oh my god they were roommates
huh?
@@amporu it's an old vine. Search for it
omg they were roommates-
oh my god they were roommates
"no not because we're gay"
ben: HA u thought
I almost choked xD
@@blackarosskir kInky
Yassssss 😂 sIncEreLy mE
"the only man that i love is my dad"
but he--- he left you
@@84n4n45 Proof that he was lying. Evan x Connor cannon accepted!
This is so beautiful, the lyrics and your voice, the cinematography and storyline of the video, just everything. Can't wait to see where you go
I cried when I first heard it
I cried when I saw this after the 58385th time hearing the song anyway
Thanks Ben, making me bawl since 2017 😭😭
I'm crying so hard rn,,, not because i miss having a love like this. But because I don't think I'll ever experience a love like this (edit: it's been 11mths and I'm currently in a relationship that's helped me feel understood and loved and i thank him so much for saving me when i didn't think i needed saving. Looking back, it's hard to believe that I'm here as i am now so don't lise heart !!! For as much as you don't feel love for yourself, there's someone out there who will love you twice as much. I hope yall find the love you deserve even if you don't see it at first !!)
psycho illogical oh my gosh I wasn’t even crying until I read this comment cuz it’s so true.
Ben really demonstrates what anxiety is like and I think that’s great representation for all of us. Thank you for doing what you’re doing :) we love you and we will never stop being inspired by you.
Gay + Sad + Amazing + Super Talented = Ben Platt
Edit1: omg thank for 490 likes-
Edit2: holy crap 600 likes guys whats wrong with y'all?
Edit3: this is the last edit ill do but woah 709 likes holy f-
= everything i aspire to be and everything i ever want in life
0- Wahaj -0 ikr 😂😂♥️♥️
0- Wahaj -0 truly Ben is a gay????
mental health in relationships is such a sensitive topic but that being said, it’s an important one too.
ben and the team did a truly wonderful job at capturing anxiety in a relationship and how it can effect it drastically.
we’re so proud of you, ben
2:16 I just can't handle these lyrics combined with what seems to be him panicking/having anxiety 😭🙏
Ah, Ben. You're cornering the market on emotionally bruised, longing, ruminative songs that I can't stop listening to.
Y'all the outfit he changes into at the end - goes directly into the "Grow As We Go" Music video. I'm not okay.
4:03 I don’t know if this was intentional but I love that the picture of Ben’s parents appears in the background while he holds up the photo. I know Ben admires the resilience of his parents’ relationship so I think it was put there as a reminder of how he wants his relationship to be- strong and full of love.
Esmeralda Pineda woah some great observational skills there my dude
Seeing music videos with a couple other than cisgender straight couples just warms my heart cause it means we are evolving in the right direction. I feel so proud right now. I'm gonna cry.
Platt, I understand you're probably not gonna see this, but I just want to thank you for being an amazing icon of mine, a great musician, and a wonderful person all together. Your music is on a constant playlist of mine, and it gets me through my day-to-day life. Thank you for everything you do. Thank you, Evan Hansen. Thank you, Payton Hobart. Thank you, Ben Platt. For everything.
Representation matters so much. So many LGBTQ artists now making songs and videos with LGBTQ representation and same sex pronouns - Ben, Troye, Greyson - just to name a few. It's beautiful. If only this would have been around when I was struggling in my teens and early 20s...
Ken Shults maybe that’s why I’m single.... I have crushes on gay people lol
This is not about LGBTQ... It's about love.
@@lennyd5854 yeah, but it's rep for LGBTQ love, which they never got to experience when they were younger. So this is important
@@lennyd5854 Yeah, but the video for this song is explicitly gay.
Amen
Only my fave male voice in the world. Get Ben a Grammy asaps. 🥰
He already has one! But honestly he deserves every award ever
The insanely cool Jared Kleinman I know this, ofcourse. 😂 But a few for this coming album wouldn’t hurt. 💁🏻♂️
That vibrato in his voice that makes him sound like he's crying, gets me vehklempt Everytime! I love you Ben
He sings like he's so emotional, his voice is unique. What a gorgeous man Ben Platt is.
Do you know how hard it is to watch this at work and try to hold back the tears? Beautiful song, beautiful video, beautiful voice. The most angelic voice I’ve ever heard. Can’t wait to see him on tour.
Ben Platt is amazing. His voice is beautiful, and he, as a human being, is beautiful. He is kind and adores his fans. I want to meet him more than so many other celebrities! Love you music and your Ben❤️
Everyone is ignoring the best part of this video, which is the panic attack at 2:16. Coming from a person who has had many panic attacks beginning at a very young age, this is EXACTLY what it looks and feels like. The shortness of breath, the pacing around the bedroom, the struggling, the holding the hands over the head, just desperately trying to get air into the lungs. Ben Platt does it all to a tee. It is easily the best, the only truly accurate portrayal of a panic attack I have ever seen. 100% accurate. It makes me cry every time I watch it. I fell in love with the lyrics of this song because of their true, honest depiction of mental health struggles before I ever watched the video, but the video made me fall even more in love with Ben Platt because of that one simple moment. It could not be executed more excellently.
The whole video is a piece of art but 2:16 is the most accurate representation of what’s it’s like to have panic attacks. I’m also a sufferer of anxiety, panic attacks and have been since I was 15 I’m now 22. I pace, my chest is tight, I fidget, lay on the floor with my arms above my head or stand up with them above me. This has only made me fall more in love with Ben and his music. The lyrics are simply stunning, so honest and true of someone who has mental health struggle. I completely agree he execute it amazingly
did anybody else notice this was like the first part of "Grow as we go"?
Amparo Bracho you mean bad habit where he goes to a gallery and the photos are on the wall?
And the prequel to Bad Habit
I THOUGHT SO TOO!
Like the jacket looks the exact same.
And he has the same expression before "Grow as we go"
Like, he feel so...sad and lost, and this is probably why
Yaaa. Now I see.
I see it but it look more like bad habit
Wow i have never felt more single than ever. Haha
Used to think of my boyfriend when I listen to this song. After six years, we’ve finally called our relationship quits. As much as it pains me to hear this song, it’s now a song I dedicate to myself. All along it’s been ME who’s been with me. I’m the one who can help me ease my mind. ❤️
it's fine it's not like i needed my heart anyway
Rea Keebz or a wig
Just happened on here from cruising some new videos. Gotta say Ben is a real breath of fresh air with what is on the music scene today. This song is awesome and the video is beautiful. I will be buying his CDs from here on out. Thank you Ben for proving to me that there is still talent out there to make people believe that music is still very much alive.
What I wouldn't give for a guy like this. I'm highly functioning autistic and I have BP2 and BPD. It would so nice to have someone like this
I’m autistic as well and I wish for my dream person. I’m sure that you’ll find your person who loves you like this.
@@morgan_cit's morgan again
great. another year of ben making me cry with his talent
LOOK AT MY SON! PRIDE IS NOT THE WORD IM LOOKING FOR!-
Pride is the word we're looking for😍🌈
There is so much more inside me now
Ash Sanders awww same tho ♥️
HAMILTON 😂😂
I think it is. 🏳️🌈
I agree that Ben is truly A Gay Icon, and that this music video is an AMAZING representation of anxiety disorders in relationships BUT ALSO! HAVE YOU SEEN HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS?? It's easily one of the most gorgeous music videos I've seen in a while - so simple yet so breathtaking.
i started bawling when hes having an anxiety attack and the guy started holding his hand, THIS IS EVERYTHING
SAME I FUCKING LOST IT
[Verse 1]
Most days I wake up with a pit in my chest
There are thoughts that I can't put to rest
There's a worry that I can't place
Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come
So I lay there and wait for the sun
There's a trouble that won't show its face
[Pre-Chorus]
You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise
I make sense to the madness when I listen to your voice
[Chorus]
Darling, only you can ease my mind
Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darling, only you can ease my mind
[Verse 2]
I'll admit, for a moment I felt so afraid
Just to show you the mess that I made
There are pieces I usually hide
But when you collect me with your steady hand
With a language that I understand
I feel put back together inside
[Pre-Chorus]
You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise
I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice
[Chorus]
Oh Darling, only you can ease my mind
Oh help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darling, only you can ease my mind
Darling, only you can ease my mind
Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind
When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind
Darling, only you can ease my mind
You are one beautiful human!😘
I just cry everytime I watch this
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h o n e y
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Thank you Ben, for your amazing voice and message, you really helped me through some hard times when you still did Dear Evan Hansen and your still doing so much for so many people (including me) with these new songs. Also thank you to Charle for making this song even more emotional. I'm not scared to say that it brought me to tears.
His voice is just like BUTTER!! the talent this man has is just outrageously unfair.
This is so beautiful. I love this song so much, and nearly screamed when I got the notification. This song fills me with so much joy, I’m so happy you released this album. I’ve had this song on repeat for so long. I’m on the verge of tears right now!
Samee
I legit squealed
You sing to my soul in such a way that you break my heart, but put it back together at the same time.
This is one of the best ways to describe his music. Heart breaking and heart warming at the same time 🤍
WHY IS BEN SO UNDERRATED OML
The fact that this only has 400,000 views is a crime
Conscious_Whisper Heading to 2 million now. There should be more! Never thought I live to the day when there would a video like this. Pride is not a big enough word!
Conscious_Whisper No, it's not a crime. We're just very privileged & blessed to be here & be able to 'love' Ben.
mom: why are you crying
me: it's just allergies *sniffles*
Ben, I'm Brazilian and I'm always very moved by your songs. I still don't have anyone who can calm my mind, but I hope one day I can, I'll come back here to tell you how it was. I love you. Write more about us on the next album, us gays need this.
The song matches the person...incredibly talented, courageous, vulnerable, filled with joy and love.
Dear Ben
I'm sitting in front of my desktop, listening, watching and crying !! Such a powerful song !! I know these feelings very well !....
With love,
Thom
This song sows how universal love is. Very moving...
waIt untill you SeE TemPorArty LovE
Great. Ugly crying at work. 😭 😭 😭
Just gorgeous. The song and the video.
Last thing I know I'm eating lunch. Now, I'm crying endless! I want to hug my love right now. Damn it, Ben!
I love how the two recent videos from Ben Platt connect a story. That’s amazing. He’s too good for us.
I knew no straight man could sing with such emotion and talent and literally make me breathless
I am so so so glad there is more representation in our community and I mean there's the fact that....MY FAVORITE ACTOR/SINGER IS LGBT LIKE ME
im crying, this is the best day ever
god he's so beautiful
Ever heard of tom odell?
@@bck2bck-750 Yeah, but nah :D
Or heard of Hozier? Maybe?
@@ayushikaushik2287 I think Hozier is the one outlier, mainly because he’s such a huge ally of the community lol
Thank you Ben Platt. I don't know that I have ever heard words and a video that I actually completely identify with in such a moving way. I hope you have a darling in this world to "Ease Your Mind" Thankfully, I do!
When you realize this is both gay and about mental health. Ben and I are basically the same person!
Happy Emo SAME AHSJDNF
mood
Except that he has a Tony. And you don't.
Countrycowboy08 Savage. ;-;
@@CountryCowboy008 That was a whole drag right there.
I like the scene where Ben’s boyfriend brought dinner to him. As if to say “if this is where you are emotionally and physically, that is where i want to be.” My husband did this recently. after 10 years together. I almost started to cry. He asked why I was sad and I couldn’t answer for a few moments.
I had to watch this video twice because the first time I was so emotionally invested I didn't _move._ Its such a gorgeous song and video, I teared up. You perfectly portrayed what it's like to have anxiety in a relationship, the constant feeling of never being good enough and having that one person who eases your mind. Absolutely beautiful x
Such an incredible and beautiful voice. I doubt I'll ever meet him, but I really wish I could. Just to give him a hug.
Straight up didn't even know he was gay until I saw this, but I'm not too surprised. Love this dude and his music to death, and hope to see more songs like this! Love seeing gay culture normalized by icons like Ben, it's a great change of pace for the musical culture nowadays.
Edit: Gay love, not gay culture I guess - Not sure which phrase fits better for this.
Performing gives me such a rush
Madison Summerfield this is the most random yet most relatable comment I’ve seen oml :)
pitch please
Abigail O'Neil o right, thx for letting me know, it’s still relatable tho 😂
I forgot how benji was in pitch perfect I fucking hate this now 😂😂😂
I'm still listening to this song. . . and I have to say. . . these lyrics are truly inspired. They are such a whole nether level above normal. Not sure Ben, if you wrote these words and music, but if these are from your mind - I bow to you.
1:08 can we all just take a moment to admire how adorable this looks
I find it oddly calming too. Seeing him calm and at ease helps to calm me. It's kinda weird.
Agreed! It’s absolutely adorable! ❤️
Isn't this like a dream we all have? No?
And 0:54 It was like I could physically feel that ♥
It's just goals
90% comments: gaygaygaygaybigaygaypangaygaypolygaygaygay
5% I love how amazing and talented Ben is, I love this song so much
5% Both (me)
Turtle bois all the way down
I s e e t h a t p o l y
Right, why do people need to center things around sexual orientation? Im heterosexual and still feel this strongly. It's all about soul
Dakota Bridges I think a lot of comments are commenting about it since it isn’t as represented, but even then I don’t think they should be commenting about his sexuality that much, as it more often than not also puts you in a bad spotlight. Kind of like instead of being hated you’re loved for being a circus animal.
*actually dies because of how amazing Ben Platt is*
This is beautiful. This man should be a global icon, he is incredible.
MY HEART CANT HANDLE THIS PERFECTION. BEN WHY ARE YOU SO AMAZINGLY TALENTED?
oh wow i've got goosebumps watching the video with ben platt's singing.
I'm so proud of him! i watched him in Dear Evan Hansen on broadway in april 2017
All I do is cry......his music is so beautiful.
Peter Willis so beautiful! ❤️. Ben Platt!
IM LITERALLY CRYING THIS IS SO AMAZING. But in all seriousness, oh my god this is so good. I really want to see him when he tours.