Anyone else pick up how much this touches on hyper masculinity. He talks about the things he's done but justifies them cause he's a man and yada yada. He touches on how these old/gold chains (the ways of hyper masculinity) make him feel safe and brave, talks about never crying in front of someone, imagery of a pimp/lion 2 extremely masculine ideals and even talks about how all this is trapping him cause he's not even allowed to be who he truly wants to be and is forced to lie to himself. I loved every second of it too. Such a refreshing song
the song doesn't find a problem with masculinity it's about TOXIC and HYPER masculinity and the way it imprisons males into this false persona where they can't fully express themselves.
This is my favorite song. Don't get me wrong, I love all of the song from Straight Out Of Oz. However, this song touches everyone and every circumstance in life; where you hind your true self from the world. Too busy trying to fit into the confines of societal boxes, or what you perceive that Society wants from you. You lose yourself or should I say your sense of self. You've played that character for so long that you start to believe the lie.
i love how the message behind this song can go in different directions, whether you're gay or straight, poor or rich, strong or weak. its so empowering on so many levels.
This is the cowardly lion theme song Toderick-style! The lion is supposed to be the king of the jungle, but this lion from OZ was not what he appeared to be..so this is what Toderick centered the lyrics on and expanded it to fit modern day view of what the public conceives as masculinity ,although the "man-inmal" knows better of himself it's not true , but a facade.. a lie. Love this track!
OH MY LAWD!!! I have literally listened to this on repeat 100 times!!! It gives me all the feels. This whole album though is life! And the winner is......yep I am making the prediction now.
When I was going through a divorce, this song spoke to my soul. Checking in on it again now that things are much better, it's STILL amazing performance by an amazing, talented artist!
I like how you turnt the lion into lying.. but kept everything else. The whole documentary was so beautiful. It opened my eyes and changed my view on the world. Jesus gave you a gift and you rolled with it! I could have your songs stuck in my head all day and I wouldn’t care. I love you Todrick and your amazing talents! I’ll never stop loving you ❤ remember what my mama taught me. “Smile and the world smiles back.” You have that smile.
Okay,Can we just talk about how good Todrick makes suspenders and pants that highlook?😩😩😩😩 My heart beats everytime i see him in that outfit!❤️❤️❤️ He really looks good in absolutely anything!!
Mr Hall, In a world smothered by rap, it is so nice to hear R&B again, with that slammin’ dance beat. You made a 56 YO man want to dance again! Bravo!! Next to iTunes to buy this track. All the best of success to you.
I miss this Todrick. His themes were so inventive and meaningful. I don’t mind the I am so rich and so sexy themes, but these old songs were so special. And amazing.
Omg how am I just discovering Todrick Hall now??? I forgot how I stumbled into his videos but I've been watching one after another for an hour already! It's so freakin good and fabulous!
I just have to say, your music has really got me inspired to continue working on a musical idea I've had for years! I've been slacking in inspiration but this tempo, the video choreography, it's got me excited to continue writing!!! Please keep going what you're doing!!!
Gosh I am so in love with this song, I'm glad each one are put separately ! I've already listen to some almost a 100 times :) I would so love if a world tour was planned with at least one date in France, I would definitely buy tickets :) !!!
The idea of the Tin Man part of his life being himself getting heartbroken and becoming heartless and then going into the Lion part of his life where he builds himself up with all this pride so that his ability to love is obscured by this hyper masculinity is literally just so good and smart and amazing. This entire album is crazy good
I didn't pay too much attention to this track when I listened through the first time, but every time I listened to the album, found myself always coming back to this one. The vocals here are so crisp. Love that falsetto. So fucking good. One of my faves, definitely.
Todd, you're such a talented dude!!! I fashion you the next "Prince" artist because of your playfulness, versatility, creativity and flamboyance. You're a wonderfully refreshing musician and singer, actor, and more. Keep it up, you're a rising star.
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I swear, Todrick was born to shine.
AMRY?!
I also love trodrick
Jimiiiiinnnieeee
Ikr he's such a queen
He once said that he actually hated doing this song.
Right!!
Anyone else pick up how much this touches on hyper masculinity. He talks about the things he's done but justifies them cause he's a man and yada yada. He touches on how these old/gold chains (the ways of hyper masculinity) make him feel safe and brave, talks about never crying in front of someone, imagery of a pimp/lion 2 extremely masculine ideals and even talks about how all this is trapping him cause he's not even allowed to be who he truly wants to be and is forced to lie to himself. I loved every second of it too. Such a refreshing song
Bear King Dre Someone gets it
Bear King Dre
great analysis
every song is incredibly deep
Bear King Dre he can be whoever he wants to be. Nothing wrong with being a masculine gay man. He should embrace that.
the song doesn't find a problem with masculinity it's about TOXIC and HYPER masculinity and the way it imprisons males into this false persona where they can't fully express themselves.
no need to get nitpicky with semantics. I think most of us understood what the comment was getting at.
I'm so happy he is putting all the songs out separately cause this is one of my favorites!
yeah! :)
yeaaaah
Best part of this song: 0:00 -> 3:51 tbh
+Mariano Alb fr
ikr
todrick is so underrated like he works so hard he deserves more than 2mil
He got it now!
Still true in 2023, one of the best and deserves more recognition
He made it and still climbing!
WHY ISNT THIS SONG EVERYWHERE??? Todrick does not get the recognition he deserves. the hardest working person in the business and I am here for it.
❤❤🎉🎉
💯💯💯😍😍😍😍😍
This is my all time favorite song of his!
Look out Hollywood, Todrick Hall is coming and he's bursting with talent.
K. De. I couldn't agree more. He is exactly what the world needs right now!
K. De. He sure is!!
He is too real for Hollywood
I swear the visuals in this are everything. He puts his everything into his work it shows. 😍😍😍
This is what raw talent is baby! WERK BIH!
This is my favorite song. Don't get me wrong, I love all of the song from Straight Out Of Oz. However, this song touches everyone and every circumstance in life; where you hind your true self from the world. Too busy trying to fit into the confines of societal boxes, or what you perceive that Society wants from you. You lose yourself or should I say your sense of self. You've played that character for so long that you start to believe the lie.
I love this comment! Soo true!!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Really I like No place like Home more.
i love how the message behind this song can go in different directions, whether you're gay or straight, poor or rich, strong or weak. its so empowering on so many levels.
This is the ONLY person who can rock a fur coat AND wear suspenders. 😂👏👏👏
Malcolmor
Oh yes
such a look
@@opalsage8412 00
Jacket pimp song simp
This is the cowardly lion theme song Toderick-style! The lion is supposed to be the king of the jungle, but this lion from OZ was not what he appeared to be..so this is what Toderick centered the lyrics on and expanded it to fit modern day view of what the public conceives as masculinity ,although the "man-inmal" knows better of himself it's not true , but a facade.. a lie.
Love this track!
OH MY LAWD!!! I have literally listened to this on repeat 100 times!!! It gives me all the feels. This whole album though is life! And the winner is......yep I am making the prediction now.
if he doesn't win best album it's bullshit
Idk why but to me Todrick is so attractive in this video, then again when is he not fine as hell?
Max Dejong on my life. I wouldn't mind being a surrogate for him.
I know right
And I love chicks. That says something. #futurebabydaddy :D
The dance moves are giving me a Michael Jackson vibe!!! This a new queen/king of pop music! You take both crowns!! Yasss Todrick!!
I’m seriously obsess with this song! It’s not even funny!! This boy know how to work it!✨🌟
When I was going through a divorce, this song spoke to my soul. Checking in on it again now that things are much better, it's STILL amazing performance by an amazing, talented artist!
Your vocal range is incredible.
This is my favorite song right now.
me too
mine too!!!
same
The Wattpad Guy im from wattpad too
mine fav song too i listen it again again😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
That Lion costume is giving all sorts of life , I really love this .. you're an inspiration.😍😍🙌🏾
Good lord he can work that coat. Yaas
Yessss~
Truth
This song is so groovy, so cool, and confident. 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Todrick, I live for your music
Lion to Myself....get it...ok
Idk why but I laughed at that😂
punny lol
lol
It should be on Empire. "Lyon to Myself" would sum up all the drama from this show XD
+Bokar N'Diaye true
I can't believe how good this is!! I mean the rythm, the beats, his vocals...PERFECT!! Thank you so much Todrick!!!
Todrick could lie to me all day and I wouldn't get mad in the slightest 😂😂
same
LMAO he really could
Literally SAME!!!
+Jade McKenna 😂
sameeee fam
This is my favorite song in the album in terms of vocals. Todrick's voice here is dope man. He slayed me with this song
This video is one of my favourites just because of how flamboyant it is.
That lion make-up is everything!
It takes real effort to make something this creative
Omg jack the ripper from Blood bank is your profile picture i was just reading that
I like how you turnt the lion into lying.. but kept everything else. The whole documentary was so beautiful. It opened my eyes and changed my view on the world. Jesus gave you a gift and you rolled with it! I could have your songs stuck in my head all day and I wouldn’t care. I love you Todrick and your amazing talents! I’ll never stop loving you ❤ remember what my mama taught me. “Smile and the world smiles back.” You have that smile.
Love that every other downbeat is played by an instrument that sounds chain-like! So fitting
Yes finally! This is my favorite song off the album!!!
This and Wrong Bitch are my favorite songs so far ❤ also love Low with Rupaul. Keep up the amazing work
This whole production; costumes, makeup, sets, the songs and the story line, its all amazing. I can't even think of a better word to describe it.
legit have been waiting for this, thank you so much todrick! for literally everything you've provided the world and for being you, thank you! ❤💛💚💙💜
Okay,Can we just talk about how good Todrick makes suspenders and pants that highlook?😩😩😩😩 My heart beats everytime i see him in that outfit!❤️❤️❤️ He really looks good in absolutely anything!!
I love how he raps / sings about really emotional subjects. Plus his costumes are fucking amazing.
Todrick is so very versatile and his voice is out of this world!!!! Keep it up, continue being your wonderful, unique and authentic self 💖💖💖💖
Mr Hall,
In a world smothered by rap, it is so nice to hear R&B again, with that slammin’ dance beat. You made a 56 YO man want to dance again! Bravo!! Next to iTunes to buy this track. All the best of success to you.
I still love this song….
Todrick doesn't get enough credit this is amazing!
I miss this Todrick. His themes were so inventive and meaningful. I don’t mind the I am so rich and so sexy themes, but these old songs were so special. And amazing.
This blew me away!
Todrick deserves more views. He is super talented and I love his videos
He's so gifted
💜💜💜💜I was singing a song in my head all day and I just realized it was this one! Todrick you rock my world with this song! FML!😘😍😍💜💜💜💜
Omg how am I just discovering Todrick Hall now??? I forgot how I stumbled into his videos but I've been watching one after another for an hour already! It's so freakin good and fabulous!
LION to myself.
damn, every song is so damn clever and puntastic
I love Todrick
I just have to say, your music has really got me inspired to continue working on a musical idea I've had for years! I've been slacking in inspiration but this tempo, the video choreography, it's got me excited to continue writing!!! Please keep going what you're doing!!!
Yes, I love your style ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
You've gotten better as the years went on
yup! Practice makes perfect and he has encouraged me to start saving up on camera equipment. He's a huge insperation
The falsetto at the end was amazing ❤❤
Gosh I am so in love with this song, I'm glad each one are put separately ! I've already listen to some almost a 100 times :)
I would so love if a world tour was planned with at least one date in France, I would definitely buy tickets :) !!!
By far the best set, makeup/prosthetics, and wardrobe out of all the MVs. This is amazing, I am in awe.
Keep up the amazing talent Todrick!
Damnnnn his voice!!! Wow😍
Ohhhh and his smile .. yeahh he got me now ...
The idea of the Tin Man part of his life being himself getting heartbroken and becoming heartless and then going into the Lion part of his life where he builds himself up with all this pride so that his ability to love is obscured by this hyper masculinity is literally just so good and smart and amazing. This entire album is crazy good
Just really really gives a tangible gift of the saying "can't love no one until you can love yourself".....plus I'm slightly jelly of that coat!!
The drag community makes the BEST MUSIC VIDEOS I am in awe
Exactly and I can play these all day music nowadays for me is hit or miss but rupaul Todrick I can play and don’t wanna skip
I freaking LOOOOOOVE Todrik
Todrick*
These old shades make me feel safe, these gold chains make me feel brave babyy. 🎧🎤
I didn't pay too much attention to this track when I listened through the first time, but every time I listened to the album, found myself always coming back to this one. The vocals here are so crisp. Love that falsetto. So fucking good. One of my faves, definitely.
The make up is amazing
Todd, you're such a talented dude!!! I fashion you the next "Prince" artist because of your playfulness, versatility, creativity and flamboyance. You're a wonderfully refreshing musician and singer, actor, and more. Keep it up, you're a rising star.
Go ahead wit your bad self todrick
I love his confidence and he has that look that says "your opinion doesn't matter cuz, I got this"!!! ❤️
A smooth acknowledgement of hyper masculinity with hot beats~☆☆☆☆☆
You speak to my soul through multiple avenues, the beat, the story, your creativity, it’s beautiful.
Thus is such a good song. I'm surprised it don't have more views
I have never had an artist write all their songs put a spell on the songs to make you dance. Thank you toddy
why isn't this song more famous :/
jesus christ the vocals on this are BREATHTAKING
How in the world do i discover this guy now😳Todrick darling you had me by "Not this bitch"love your style and music!!🎶❤👏👏Keep bringing it honey!!👍
Visual was everything ❤❤
The beat is fire and this song is lit
THIS SONG IS ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING!!! I LOVE THISSSSSSS
i absolutely love his music he is soo talented
I respect this boy....Todrick Hall is the man. I love I love.
My family hates me because I try to sing to the chorus all the time, and I'm just constantly screaming (because I have no talent)
Lmao
lol ssaaaammmeee
sameeeee
...LOL...
Dan Is Not On Chairs this picture... Fuck me Russian daddy
How am I only finding out about this dude now? Uber talented and smokin’ hot good lord
the male Beyonce
hell yass
oh my god yes
reminds me in many ways of Michael Jackson
+The Dark Angel I agree
So true!
ICONIC
“But these old chains make me feel *safe*
And these gold chains make me feel *brave* , baby...”
this one is my addiction😫😍💕
Even my mom loves this song and mom is very picky with music
This man is a mega talent.
I love this song, it's such an interesting take on the view of a gangster.
My favorite one, sooooo fierce! Todrick, you're definitely my inspiration!
SLAY TODRICK YASSS
Love the mobster boss vibe 😍😍💜💜
OMFG his voice is so fucking amazing 😥💕💕💕
Scary , scary talent . the future belongs to Todrick .
Me "Fuck I need to sub to him, he's awesome!"
also me: ...."huh...already subscribed. Well of course I am! Because I have taste!"
Can we just appreciate the vocal range !!!
I don't know why but this really reminds me of levels by Nick jonas 😂
OOOHH MYY GOOOSH!! IT DOES!!
OHMYGOD THAT'S IT
I respect Todrick's talent.
love the way he's taken oz and adapted it to his unique style. way to go Toddy u are awesome!
video wise mj af
musically wise jason Derulo af
and i love it