This is amazing Troye. It's so easy to forget where you're going and get a bit lost, but it's so important to just stick to doing what you love and not giving a damn about what anyone else thinks. :) xxx
People never understand what I'm creating when I'm on a film set or throwing around wild ideas. When they see the finished product, it all makes sense. So now I keep it to myself until that end result, because frankly, it's about us. But if people want to come along for the ride? They're more than welcome :) And please, you rock those converse shoes/ They are all you. Woman are trying on 'Troye shoes', not the other way round.
finally someone gets it! ive been making these short films and every time I get an idea, I get really excited and I usually end up doing something crazy in the middle of downtown just to get a good shot-- getting strange looks in the process. its always really sick in the finished project but I get laughed at anyway. obviously I ignore it bc I know what im doing, but it still seems like no one else does.
The first time I watched this video, I was just watching for the sake of "omg, troye uploaded a new video." But now that I look at it again, I've realized it's what I needed to hear. But there's one thing stopping me from being who I want to be; myself. I can't appreciate my body because this is not what I want to be. I can't appreciate what I'm doing with my life because it's not what I want. I want to love myself, but I don't know what I want.
Then maybe focus on who you want to be and try to be the best YOU can be. You will always be you but you can change certain things and really only you are the person who is stopping you from that. Hope you find a way to appreciate yourself!
Just like troye said, it's about creating yourself. Do whatever is in your reach. It's about being able to feel fabulous with your body. Be a confident person, that might not look like a model, is much more interesting than a bubble gum bitch (in my opinion). Not every one will look at you like you deserve but the ones that do see your beauty, are the ones that you want to keep close. One of my idols once said: the best day of my life was the day is started being myself. You see it's about being a better you. This doesn't mean bc you don't look/feel how you want to look/feel doesn't mean you are not giving your best. It's about being the pizza with the BEST tomato sauce you can find in your supermarket, it's about being the iPhone 100, it's about being the best quality of donuts in your mall! It's about the best version of YOU Lots of love 💕 Hope this helps you in some way
Shane Guab Do whatever feels the best for you. if you're not sure, don't think about the faraway future, live only for tommorow. If there's something that makes you unhappy and you know you can change it, than change it! and if you don't succeed at first try, don't give up, just try new angle. If you really can't change the thing, learn to love it and make it your secret weapon. Everyone has their own issues and I hope yours won't drag you down. Good luck ;)
This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes - "Escaping the confines of your comfort zone might be the greatest decision you ever make." - anonymous Incredibly inspiring video Troye! :)
One of the most inspiring videos I've ever seen. Especially with my new move to the L.A area, things were/still are real hard to adjust to. Why waste time being somebody you're not, stressing over the little things that keep you up way too late at night, and not enjoy life to its absolute fullest?! You inspire me and many others, man! Keep at it.
"If you wanna make cool shit, you gotta make cool shit!" You are awesome Troye. I wish I had confidence in myself. I try but its really hard with people constantly judging you for who you are. I try to not think about it but i can't help it. I'm still trying to not give a shit about anything and hopefully, one day, i will be able to. Keep inspiring people Troye, thank you. :)
Troye thank you so much for this video, I really needed this. Recently, I've being feeling pretty insecure and fearful like you, but this video really made me think. I'm going to start doing more things that make me happy. I'm going to work harder and take more risks. I'm going to be myself and live my life. This video was pretty short, but it sends a good message. Thank you Troye
This made me cry... And that's some pretty hard shit to do. Thank you Troye. I know you probably won't be reading this, but what the hell. I have always been afraid of judgement. I am slightly overweight, and my dad pointing it out so much has not been helping my self confidence. So thank you for allowing me to be who I truly am, not who my parents, or my friends want me to be.
firewater1083 I understand that you are trying to help me, but, as the receiver, it seems like you are trying to bring me down. It didn't affect me, but it might affect someone else. So I would advise that you would rephrase your helpful comments. Thank you! :)
Listen, I'm tired of hearing people cry about their weight when there are so much more serious issues people have, people suffer from mental illnesses - they wish all it took was a treadmill.
This is why Troye is one of my favorite TH-camrs. I've been feeling down lately, that involving myself, how I looked, or my videos. Reading through the positive feedback on this video has made me happy seeing how Troye has he helped others, while helping me, a single individual. Thanks Troye.
This video was so inspiring. I need to be more like you and not care about what people think of me. I need to love myself as I am rather than worry about what others think of me. Anxiety has ruled my life long enough. Its time to stop caring about the bad stuff and focus on the good stuff. Thank you troye.
I cried last night because even though I've accepted my sexuality, which was a big hurdle to get over, I'm still self-conscious about everything else I do. I let a strangers comment ruin my night last night, about what I was wearing and who I was with. This video is amazing Troye. You've had such a big impact on my life the past 2 years. I'm gonna own who I am. Thank you.
You do you. Don't let anyone tell you how you should be, because you're awesome like this. Accepting yourself is long journey, but it's worth it, so good luck! ;)
If somebody is interested in the script (or the lyrics) of the video :-) This is a video about platform shoes, among other things as well but mostly about platform shoes. For as long as I've been creative, I've been fearful. Fearful of rejection, fearful of failure, fearful of "who does this kid think he is?". But a year ago I signed my record deal and I thought I was going to wake up one morning and all of a sudden be the dopest person on the planet. With sick style and incredible music. I realized soon after that it was not going to be that easy. I realized that the art I appreciate and the people I appreciate are not just your average person walking down the street. You can take away their money and take away their fame. And they will cut up a garbage bag and be wearing it like it just came off the runway in Paris. They'd still be doing that thing that is just left of center that you either love or you hate, but to be frank they don't give a fuck what you think. Art is risk. Upon realizing this it had been an interesting journey. I'm on the path to being a person I'm equally terrified by and obsessed with. My true self. I realized that if I wanted to make cool shit, I had to make cool shit. If that cool shit was letting myself scream into a microphone in a room full of people looking like a complete idiot, because I know it's going to sound amazing on the final track, it's about doing that. But this doesn't only apply to me. If it means taking rad photos that your friends are going to condescendingly call 'so tumblr', it's about doing that. If it's about singing on the top of your lungs when you're tone deaf, it's about doing that. If it's about showing off your ass because you know it's cute, even though you might get called a slut, it's doing that. If it's wearing something you probably can't pull off, like women's platform converse shoes when you're a 19 year old man, it's about doing that. Whatever it is, I urge you to do it. Don't let people stifle you because you're doing the shit that they have always been too scared to do. Love your body, let your mind wonder, and let yourself be the person you've secretly always wanted to be. Life isn't about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself. - Troye Sivan, Becoming You
Troye I have lost count of how many times I have watched this video, just hearing your voice say something so inspirational makes me aspire to sing and play instruments and follow my dreams. This could not be more true and I live to look up to you Troye Sivan xoxo thank you so much x
"love your body, let your mind wonder, and let yourself be the person that you’ve secretly always wanted to be." This video is beautiful - thank you troye!
i'm at a point in my life where i don't know who i am or what i should do. watching this video made me feel so much better. i needed this. thank you troye, keep up the amazing work!
same, even though i am "quite young" to society, i always do some thinking-about-the-future-and-past emotional breakdown, but deep inside i always believed that my life puts me into place slowly, unobviously and gradually and i have been told all time to plan the future in which i dont, life flows itself and you should just follow that wave, by the end of the day you'll surf that wave and be person you've secretly always wanted to be
troye is such an inspiration. he needs to be thanked for being himself. and also working so hard to accomplish his dreams that have now become much more than just dreams. he's coming out with his second album and he has accomplished so many things over the years. so thank you troye, for inspiring millions of people💗
I'm now 20 years old and I've been occasionally watching this video as inspiration since 7th grade. And I'm officially doing the shit that others are to scared to do.
It's not about finding yourself but about creating yourself. So right. I never liked the "find yourself, find who you are" thing. It implies that what you are is already decided but you have do find yourself and conform to yourself. Creating yourself is more about being in control of you and what you become. You do have a choice, you can become who you want to be, whatever that is (as long as it's legal and not hurting anyone). I used to stop myself from doing things I would have secretly wanted to do, thinking "this is not me, it would be weird, people would think I'm trying to be someone cool I am not", but this is so wrong. We decide what character we want to play in the great RPG of life, we can develop our character the way we want and there is no such thing as "doing something OOC" when it's something you want to do.
Troye, this video made my night. My family literally wants me to participate in all of these random activities but I really don't want to. They are saying that I'm on the "bad side" of things. They think I'm lazy and don't want to do anything. I'm literally all day on the Internet making edits for my fandom account on Instagram or watching videos. Even though people think I'm on the bad side of things I don't care anymore. I was first crying but now I'm smiling just for being who I am. Thanks Troye for making my night :)
"life isn't about finding yourself it's about creating yourself" literally my favorite saying when i heard that at the end...literally almost cried. i love you
this was amazingly well spoken and well shot and the message is so true and powerful and inspiring and motivational and i just really loved it idk thanks for making this troye
Troye is just a nineteen year old man. He's only nineteen. Look at all the things he has accomplished in those nineteen years. Look at all the friends his made in nineteen years. Look how confident and comfortable he has become with himself in nineteen years. And look how talented he has become in these nineteen years. This nineteen year old man … is an inspiration to everyone. Whether your black or white. Whether your straight, gay or lesbian. No matter what religion you are or what race you are, you can do exactly what Troye has done in just nineteen years. Okay I'm done blabbering. I'm so proud of you Troye and you are an inspiration to everyone xxxx
I never wanted to look at myself in the mirror. I was always afraid of what I saw. A girl that has Hyperactive Thyroidism. I never wanted to look at myself because I knew I wouldn't like what I saw. At school, whenever I passed a mirror, I wouldn't look, I didn't care if others looked at me, but I knew I wasn't going to like what I saw in the mirror. Today, I've become much more aware that it doesn't matter what's on the outside, it's what's on the inside that counts. Troye, your videos have always calmed me and they always make me feel so at peace with myself. Thank you for everything Troye!
i love that I'm seeing this now because I've only recently started loving myself and creating the person i want to be. yes there are still obstacles, but it's getting better. thank you, troye for continuing to inspire me to love myself exactly as i am
This video has inspired me and motivated me to do more of what I love. I have just recently started posting my music and I've always felt quite insecure about it, and this has pumped me to carry on and fighting to make my shit work. Thank you Troye, cheers from Spain :)
This is beautiful. I know this will most likely get buried in the comments, but, to me, it'll still have the same effect. Life exists so that you can live it. How you live it is what makes yours different from the lives of others. You come to this world, and for some time you don't know what to do with your life. As time passes, you learn about life. You learn about other people, this planet, the kind of things you can do. And then you realize, you realize what you want to do with this life. You want to live it. And you want to live it your way. How you live it, it's up to you.
Actual tears. This speaks to me so much. I can never thank you enough Troye, for helping me to realize that it doesn't matter what other people think or say. Thank you for being who you are and encouraging others to do the same.
This video means a lot to me because the past 16 years ive been pretending to be someone im not for the sake of every one around me, because I wanted to fit in and not be judged for who I am. I thought that if I was someone else I would be loved by every one but by being that person not everyone loved me and I couldn't be my self out of fear. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO !!!!!!!!!
I know what you mean. I have just started being my true self, even though people like me are considered "weird fangirls". I'm not truly myself yet, but I'm on the way there. The only place I am my true self is in my room, living the dream life.
this video is a summary of the person i want to become. you are amazing, troye sivan, and i am so so so so so so so so so so so proud of you. i am not ashamed to say that this video made me cry.
"Love your body, let your mind wander, and let yourself be the person that you've secretly wanted to be." One of the best pieces of advice anyone could ever receive. Thanks, Troye. :)
This has really helped me so much, I've always wanted to be an actor-not for fame, money or glory, but because of how fun it would be meeting new and interesting people that I will hold onto forever. I just need to keep at it, believe that I can and hope one day I'll make it into the film industry-hopefully. This was really amazing, and I feel exactly the same way, people judging you just because you have dreams that may seem out of the ordinary but are achievable. I love your music and everything, I hope the best for the future in the music and youtube industry, Troye.
and now, im gonna wear the crop top that i have always wanted to wear, to school. I didnt wear it to school because i thought people would judge me. Middle School is hard like that. But, now I realized, this is me. This is who I am and this is who I love, and respect. And just like he said at 0:54 about how these people "don't give a fuck" and they will walk around and not care. I used to be like that.One day my best friend called me ugly, and then i got rly self-concious. But, now she wishes she had the confidence that I did. I personally don't care what other people think of me now, because it is my body, you can stand and admire, but you cannot tell me what to do. Thank you Troye, You just helped another person.
This is so well spoken, I can clearly make out the message of the desire to be unique. Its a great message for everyone and I think Troye is the best one to deliver because of all of the apprehension and alienation he's felt from the people who don't believe in him. This is truly, a work of art.
This is still the realest shit I have EVER heard. It's all true, kids. When I first watched this video, I was terrified. Because I knew I have to change and I have to get started to do what I really want oderwise I won't have any other 'tomorrow' anymore. So I did. I couldn't love my body; I started to work out, I lost a lot of weight, now I'm on the path to love my body. I had to change ; I cut my hair because all my life I had long hair, and I love it more than ever and now I have a bitter taste in my mouth because I was such a coward to not doing it earlier. I wear clothes I actually like and which are actually fit. I got confidence, I'm braver than ever. And maybe I've never been in love or got drunk, travel on a plane ;but that's okay. I realized I have countless options. Maybe I'm still not the person I want to be; but I'm getting closer by every day. And Troye was an incredible inspiration for changing. Maybe I'm not happy, but I'm on the right path to be. I'm so grateful. Thank you. I'm not saying you have to change to be happy - but if you're unhappy, you need to change.
Just watched connor's video and came back to watch this again! The similariteies are never-ending (not a bad thing). Lol even the "see you guys next week/monday". I love that you both inspire each other (and everyone else watching) to constantly improve and try out new things. I know he helped with the filming and its so nice to see you two work as a team, instead of being competitive. That's precious
I didn't know how to say exactly what you just said. My english is bad. I'm watching it everyday, I have it as mp3 in my playlists. Its so unbelieveable inspiring to me.
i’m back from a little over three years in the future (it’s currently dec. 7 2017) and i’m crying in the club because you’re the dopest person on the planet with sick style and incredible music
This video is just what I needed. My whole entire life I've struggled with being myself. I started making youtube videos at the age of 13 and gravitated into an internet icon. Due to the words of my peers at school, work, everywhere, I let this affect me. I quit TH-cam and left my fan base. It took me 2 years to find myself again and music did exactly that. I'm happier than I've ever been making the music that I love. For anyone read this no matter what age, be you. I can't stress the importance of that explained in this video. We all make mistakes and that's okay. Just do what you love and be happy.
Forever my inspiration. I had a Tyler Oakley marathon yesterday and came across Troye. After having a Troye marathon I've concluded he's not only someone who can make me laugh like I did when I was 8 years old and hadn't a care in the world, again, but he's a person who understands. He's a man who knows how crazy life can get, and I couldn't be happier that he is using that knowledge in a good way. Thank you, Troye, for showing me how to laugh again and pushing me to be myself. You're amazing.
I need you to know i watched this for the first time when i was 16 years old. Still very much in the closet, and i found this to be the most important video i’ve ever seen. Cause it spoke VOLUMES to me. Here I am, 23, still coming back to this video every once in a while since then, and still always finding inspiration and motivation in it. I have been slowly growing more and more, and i feel like im finally at a point where i can say I am my true self. Nothing is being held back. I feel confident and free of who i used to be. (Or who i was Trying to be) I have taken so much from this video, so many quotes and lessons. I appreciate you Troye for your words!
Troye this video is so good!! I love you in those shoes :) I miss your old videos so much though :( I miss the ask Troyes, and the videos you made on whatever you were thinking! Literally just like in tears... I miss when you posted more... But I love this new stuff too. Just please don't forget your TH-cam family. Ily Troye... Keep being awesome.
People change and evolve. It's apart of life. So obviously his content is gonna change and grow with him too. Realize this now, or you're just gonna be disappointed.
Amber Bri Yes, I totally agree! But take for example his new video with Bethany, this reminds me of "the old Troye" also I believe you meant "a part" not "apart"
it's past late at night atm and this is just what I needed in life. the hardest thing about being a teen is deciding who you wanna be, of course you're scared cause society has its own rule of who you should supposed to be. that's when you forgot who you really are. thanks troye x
Troye. This is the content I love that you produce .. I fact I can't pick on video of you that I haven't instantly fell in love with. This is no exception. Defiantly. You've given me hope again Troyes. I've been stressing my music exam too much and you've let me know that if I want this grade I'm going to have to take a risk.. Put my all into it no matter what anyone else says. Thank you.
Can I love this fella any more and be any more proud then I already am I though i couldn't before but now Troye is next step gen fucking amazing! I fucking love this boy! I love watching you grow from that little boy who used to sing into his little camera to the boy with an EP discovering who he and making his own statement! I am literally crying you may not know me and I may not know all of you but you couldn't be a better person!
connected with this so much. Being creative in a world that wants you to conform and fit into a box is one of the hardest things ever. I love this video so much I can't describe. Anyone who has fear of rejection, failure, or being misunderstood because they want to express themselves should go ahead and challenge the normal. Creativity is what drives the world and inspires millions just like Troye did in this video.
Troye ... *sigh* you are seriously one true inspiration to me and you make me wanna try all the things i always wanted but was too scared. YOU are a real idol. YOU are a person who people can look up to. because YOU have matured so so much and became an independent adolescent, a real man, a great person, artist and idol. and i am so glad that i had the chance to watch you become this awesome, cute, talented, mature, funny, and yes also weird person.. thank you so much for EVERYTHING. you don't even know but you REALLY have had such a big impact on my life.. you made me smile so many times, when nearly nobody else could, you give me inspiration, strenght and hope. and i will always be grateful for that! i love you so much and will always support you. don't you ever forget that little australian boy. thanks for being you!
Added to the list of "reasons why I love Troye Sivan."
Truest thing ever...
Conan
That list is never gonna end bud. There's always a new reason.
Omg conan ❤️
Conan!!
Loved this video Troye!
I LOVE YOU JOE!!! *****
Love you joe💘
Hey joeeeee
Hey joe! X
I love you so freakin much 😅😅😍😍😍😭😭
When you realize that two years later Troye is now the dopest person on the planet with sick style and incredible music.
AMEN
❤❤❤
But he's ALWAYS been the dopest person on the planet, with sick style and incredible music
ikr
+Upton Girl amen
I still come to this video every time I need an inspiration
same, I love it
i come to this video and Connor Franta's "Life Doesn't Wait" video
I just did that
Hes amazimg
I come to this video everyday
Do that aswell. Inspirational af
This is amazing Troye. It's so easy to forget where you're going and get a bit lost, but it's so important to just stick to doing what you love and not giving a damn about what anyone else thinks. :) xxx
Awh i love u zoe x
💖
right with that zoella
ZOE! OMG I LOVE YOU SOOOOO MUCH! ILYxaMILLI!
Hell to the yeh
I LOVE this Troye :D
It's so sweet thet you guys are so supportive with each other
I read that in the way you talk..is that sad?
it's good stuff.
HI MARCUS
I love how you & Joe commented & supported him its so cute :')
"If you wanna make cool shit, you gotta make cool shit" -Troye Sivan Mellet, 2014
Gonna be my favourite quote of all time!!!
^ such a great quote
This might still be one of my favourite TH-cam videos.
+maddy is my name Definitely
Alyssa Grace I always come back to watch it when I'm feeling discouraged or just to make me smile.
hahaha same here :)
yep I might use the quote and tag him in in it asking if he remembers saying that
this is my favorite video.. i love this so much
I'm with you Mikey
omfg mikey ilysm
Mine too!!
Your vids are great Mikey!!
Bae!
OMG Mikey I thought you didn't even know Troy!!
'You're doing the shit they've always been too scared to do".
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!! xx
that was one of my fave catch line in the video hehe it inspired me a lot
Also..." If you wanna make cool shit, you gotta make cool shit. "💩✌️❤️
Love this!
"If you want to make cool shit, you gotta make cool shit!"
- Troye Sivan Mellet 2015
*2014.
*2014 :)
This quote is in Connors book 😋
+Abby Kerr I know, I freaked out and was like "TrONnOr iS ReaL!" but then I remembered this and it killed my high
this is my new favorite video on youtube.
you guys should do a collab (:
Please collab !
Omg yes
Btw hi! I love ur vids!!! 😘
Saamee haha
People never understand what I'm creating when I'm on a film set or throwing around wild ideas. When they see the finished product, it all makes sense. So now I keep it to myself until that end result, because frankly, it's about us. But if people want to come along for the ride? They're more than welcome :)
And please, you rock those converse shoes/ They are all you. Woman are trying on 'Troye shoes', not the other way round.
Thanks so much! I'm trying :)
finally someone gets it! ive been making these short films and every time I get an idea, I get really excited and I usually end up doing something crazy in the middle of downtown just to get a good shot-- getting strange looks in the process. its always really sick in the finished project but I get laughed at anyway. obviously I ignore it bc I know what im doing, but it still seems like no one else does.
it's a month later and i still cannot stop watching this.
OMG SAME. I even downloaded it.
I watch it everyday, more than once.
i literally converted this video to mp3 so i could listen to it spontaneously when my music's on shuffle :-)
The first time I watched this video, I was just watching for the sake of "omg, troye uploaded a new video." But now that I look at it again, I've realized it's what I needed to hear. But there's one thing stopping me from being who I want to be; myself.
I can't appreciate my body because this is not what I want to be. I can't appreciate what I'm doing with my life because it's not what I want. I want to love myself, but I don't know what I want.
Then maybe focus on who you want to be and try to be the best YOU can be. You will always be you but you can change certain things and really only you are the person who is stopping you from that. Hope you find a way to appreciate yourself!
I just saw this now. I love this so much. Thank you, thank you. xxXxXxX
Just like troye said, it's about creating yourself. Do whatever is in your reach. It's about being able to feel fabulous with your body. Be a confident person, that might not look like a model, is much more interesting than a bubble gum bitch (in my opinion). Not every one will look at you like you deserve but the ones that do see your beauty, are the ones that you want to keep close.
One of my idols once said: the best day of my life was the day is started being myself.
You see it's about being a better you. This doesn't mean bc you don't look/feel how you want to look/feel doesn't mean you are not giving your best.
It's about being the pizza with the BEST tomato sauce you can find in your supermarket, it's about being the iPhone 100, it's about being the best quality of donuts in your mall!
It's about the best version of YOU
Lots of love 💕
Hope this helps you in some way
lola ferreira feeling loved rn. tysm
Shane Guab Do whatever feels the best for you. if you're not sure, don't think about the faraway future, live only for tommorow. If there's something that makes you unhappy and you know you can change it, than change it! and if you don't succeed at first try, don't give up, just try new angle. If you really can't change the thing, learn to love it and make it your secret weapon.
Everyone has their own issues and I hope yours won't drag you down.
Good luck ;)
This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes - "Escaping the confines of your comfort zone might be the greatest decision you ever make." - anonymous
Incredibly inspiring video Troye! :)
I want platform shoes now.
Seriously though, love this video. Much inspire xxx
haha i have loadsxD lovee em!
One of the most inspiring videos I've ever seen. Especially with my new move to the L.A area, things were/still are real hard to adjust to. Why waste time being somebody you're not, stressing over the little things that keep you up way too late at night, and not enjoy life to its absolute fullest?! You inspire me and many others, man! Keep at it.
Jordan Dowodzenka HI JORDAN LOVE YOU :D
Jordan Doww I just started following Jordan from this comment. TH-cam comment magic, lol
Troye, you're the dopest person in the planet with sick style and incredible music.
"If you wanna make cool shit, you gotta make cool shit!"
You are awesome Troye. I wish I had confidence in myself. I try but its really hard with people constantly judging you for who you are. I try to not think about it but i can't help it. I'm still trying to not give a shit about anything and hopefully, one day, i will be able to. Keep inspiring people Troye, thank you. :)
I feel you. I have it the same way.
Cool shit is cool
loved this troye! this is the reason why you're 1 of my favourite youtubers.
Caarmie UR one of my favs xD
Troye thank you so much for this video, I really needed this. Recently, I've being feeling pretty insecure and fearful like you, but this video really made me think. I'm going to start doing more things that make me happy. I'm going to work harder and take more risks. I'm going to be myself and live my life. This video was pretty short, but it sends a good message. Thank you Troye
Love you Troye :)
Troye inspires me too :)
He saves lives tbh
5 years ago I put this in a playlist called “Watch This Everyday” ,,it always comes back to me in good time. I appreciate it.
This made me cry... And that's some pretty hard shit to do.
Thank you Troye. I know you probably won't be reading this, but what the hell.
I have always been afraid of judgement. I am slightly overweight, and my dad pointing it out so much has not been helping my self confidence.
So thank you for allowing me to be who I truly am, not who my parents, or my friends want me to be.
beautiful
Quit being lazy and hit the treadmill, it's worth the self confidence u sound depressed from something so easily correctable.
firewater1083 I understand that you are trying to help me, but, as the receiver, it seems like you are trying to bring me down. It didn't affect me, but it might affect someone else. So I would advise that you would rephrase your helpful comments. Thank you! :)
firewater1083 she doesn't have to. let her do what she wants and you do what you want. Does that sound okay?
Listen, I'm tired of hearing people cry about their weight when there are so much more serious issues people have, people suffer from mental illnesses - they wish all it took was a treadmill.
This is why Troye is one of my favorite TH-camrs. I've been feeling down lately, that involving myself, how I looked, or my videos. Reading through the positive feedback on this video has made me happy seeing how Troye has he helped others, while helping me, a single individual. Thanks Troye.
:)
Troye can rock platform shoes better than me
He is lifting our spirits, Troye is LOVE Troye is LIFE!!! 😁😁👏👏
Can we get this man an Oscar
Ahh, don't say man. I still think he is a little Troye boy. ❤️ he grew up so fast
Lucy Jones I thought the exact same. You stole my comment
Always come back and watch this :))
This video was so inspiring. I need to be more like you and not care about what people think of me. I need to love myself as I am rather than worry about what others think of me. Anxiety has ruled my life long enough. Its time to stop caring about the bad stuff and focus on the good stuff. Thank you troye.
Yes girl. 👍❤️
Thats amazing :) i could learn something from you.
I cried last night because even though I've accepted my sexuality, which was a big hurdle to get over, I'm still self-conscious about everything else I do. I let a strangers comment ruin my night last night, about what I was wearing and who I was with. This video is amazing Troye. You've had such a big impact on my life the past 2 years. I'm gonna own who I am. Thank you.
You are who you are for a reason
dont be afraid. you got this
You do you. Don't let anyone tell you how you should be, because you're awesome like this. Accepting yourself is long journey, but it's worth it, so good luck! ;)
You can do it :)
THIS REMINDS ME OF CONNORS VIDEO "LIFE DOESN'T WAIT"
Actually connor filmed this video, and the video ur talking about was inspired by this one🌻
SAME
If somebody is interested in the script (or the lyrics) of the video :-)
This is a video about platform shoes,
among other things as well but mostly
about platform shoes.
For as long as I've been creative, I've been fearful.
Fearful of rejection, fearful of failure, fearful of
"who does this kid think he is?". But a year ago I
signed my record deal and I thought I was going to
wake up one morning and all of a sudden be the
dopest person on the planet. With sick style and
incredible music. I realized soon after that it was not
going to be that easy.
I realized that the art I appreciate and the people I
appreciate are not just your average person walking
down the street. You can take away their money and
take away their fame. And they will cut up a garbage
bag and be wearing it like it just came off the runway
in Paris. They'd still be doing that thing that is just
left of center that you either love or you hate, but to be
frank they don't give a fuck what you think.
Art is risk. Upon realizing this it had been an interesting
journey. I'm on the path to being a person I'm equally
terrified by and obsessed with. My true self. I realized
that if I wanted to make cool shit, I had to make cool shit.
If that cool shit was letting myself scream into a microphone
in a room full of people looking like a complete idiot, because
I know it's going to sound amazing on the final track, it's about
doing that. But this doesn't only apply to me. If it means taking
rad photos that your friends are going to condescendingly call
'so tumblr', it's about doing that. If it's about singing on the top
of your lungs when you're tone deaf, it's about doing that. If it's
about showing off your ass because you know it's cute, even
though you might get called a slut, it's doing that. If it's wearing
something you probably can't pull off, like women's platform
converse shoes when you're a 19 year old man, it's about doing that.
Whatever it is, I urge you to do it. Don't let people stifle you because
you're doing the shit that they have always been too scared to do.
Love your body, let your mind wonder, and let yourself be the person
you've secretly always wanted to be.
Life isn't about finding yourself,
it is about creating yourself.
- Troye Sivan, Becoming You
Thanks a lot for this!
🙏🏻🌹🙏🏽
"Life isn't about finding yourself // its about creating yourself."
Thank you Troye I needed this.
Troye I have lost count of how many times I have watched this video, just hearing your voice say something so inspirational makes me aspire to sing and play instruments and follow my dreams. This could not be more true and I live to look up to you Troye Sivan xoxo thank you so much x
This is one of my favorite videos of all time
Me too
me too
I was JUST about to say that!
TROE ANYONE
I watch this video every time I'm feeling down about myself or my creative slumps and it helps every time... love you Troye
Probably the best video Troye has ever made. Troye, you are spectacular...you are the best.
i agree.
Talk about creating dope shit. Beautiful.
Hi Chai :)
Chaiiii!
Says you chai 💕😃💕🍉
LOVE U CHAI!!
heyyyy chaiiii lv ya
"love your body, let your mind wonder, and let yourself be the person that you’ve secretly always wanted to be."
This video is beautiful - thank you troye!
and of course if you wanna make cool shit, you gotta make cool shit!
I cried. Also, who says you can't pull off platform shoes? I've never seen anyone look better
Sally Skees-Helly I agree:) and I loved every second of this
Why would you cry over this ?
"Life isn't about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself" was my yearbook quote two years ago 👌
It's beautiful!
i'm at a point in my life where i don't know who i am or what i should do. watching this video made me feel so much better. i needed this. thank you troye, keep up the amazing work!
Same here.
same, even though i am "quite young" to society, i always do some thinking-about-the-future-and-past emotional breakdown, but deep inside i always believed that my life puts me into place slowly, unobviously and gradually and i have been told all time to plan the future in which i dont, life flows itself and you should just follow that wave, by the end of the day you'll surf that wave and be person you've secretly always wanted to be
troye is such an inspiration. he needs to be thanked for being himself. and also working so hard to accomplish his dreams that have now become much more than just dreams. he's coming out with his second album and he has accomplished so many things over the years. so thank you troye, for inspiring millions of people💗
I'm now 20 years old and I've been occasionally watching this video as inspiration since 7th grade. And I'm officially doing the shit that others are to scared to do.
"You're doing the shit they've always been too scared to do." NEW AND THE BEST QUOTE
YASSS
You're going to go very far in those platform shoes
*"Don't let people stifle you because you're doing the shit that they have always been too scared to do"*
PREACH
Without yet reading through the comments I pulled out the exact same quote!! :P Great minds my friend.
*This was probably the best TH-cam video i have ever watched...*
It's not about finding yourself but about creating yourself.
So right. I never liked the "find yourself, find who you are" thing. It implies that what you are is already decided but you have do find yourself and conform to yourself. Creating yourself is more about being in control of you and what you become. You do have a choice, you can become who you want to be, whatever that is (as long as it's legal and not hurting anyone). I used to stop myself from doing things I would have secretly wanted to do, thinking "this is not me, it would be weird, people would think I'm trying to be someone cool I am not", but this is so wrong. We decide what character we want to play in the great RPG of life, we can develop our character the way we want and there is no such thing as "doing something OOC" when it's something you want to do.
Someone get this dude an Oscar. Well said.
This is probably one of the best things I've ever read
He needs a Nobel prize or something!!!!
Troye, this video made my night. My family literally wants me to participate in all of these random activities but I really don't want to. They are saying that I'm on the "bad side" of things. They think I'm lazy and don't want to do anything. I'm literally all day on the Internet making edits for my fandom account on Instagram or watching videos. Even though people think I'm on the bad side of things I don't care anymore. I was first crying but now I'm smiling just for being who I am. Thanks Troye for making my night :)
you go! good job for doing what you want to do:) thumbs up to you!
Your fandom appreciates you.
So many good instagram caption quotes in this video. Which means this video deserves a thumbs up. So much truth in this video. LOVE IT.
***** All fun and games, no worries! Love me some *****
hahaha.... I was thinking the exact same thing when I was watching this !! lol
"life isn't about finding yourself it's about creating yourself" literally my favorite saying when i heard that at the end...literally almost cried. i love you
this was amazingly well spoken and well shot and the message is so true and powerful and inspiring and motivational and i just really loved it idk thanks for making this troye
love you levi xx
Well said my Friend.
I watch this when I wake up to give me a boost of confidence about myself and it really does help. I love you Troye. 💕
I downloaded the audio and have been listening to it every day on the way to school.
Jaya N.S. omg thats a great idea you are so clever ahhahah i really need to do this
i tried to but it wouldnt download
Me too :)
dazzlingsparks18 Haha thanks! It works SO AMAZINGLY AAH
Makayla Rae youtube-mp3.org (it always works for me)
this gave me chills man. so sick, awesome message
You are gorgeous
Life isn't about finding yourself, it is about creating yourself.
This sentence really inspires me, thanks Troye for making these good videos!
Thank you for this Troye... seriously amazing
everyone needs to see this in my opinion
Love you David 😊 and them ALBOE
DAVIIIIIIDDDDD I LOVE U. AND TEAM ALBOE. ESPECIALLY DJ. that is all.
I respect you so much more after watching this Troye!
Troye is just a nineteen year old man. He's only nineteen. Look at all the things he has accomplished in those nineteen years. Look at all the friends his made in nineteen years. Look how confident and comfortable he has become with himself in nineteen years. And look how talented he has become in these nineteen years. This nineteen year old man … is an inspiration to everyone. Whether your black or white. Whether your straight, gay or lesbian. No matter what religion you are or what race you are, you can do exactly what Troye has done in just nineteen years.
Okay I'm done blabbering. I'm so proud of you Troye and you are an inspiration to everyone xxxx
I never wanted to look at myself in the mirror. I was always afraid of what I saw. A girl that has Hyperactive Thyroidism. I never wanted to look at myself because I knew I wouldn't like what I saw. At school, whenever I passed a mirror, I wouldn't look, I didn't care if others looked at me, but I knew I wasn't going to like what I saw in the mirror. Today, I've become much more aware that it doesn't matter what's on the outside, it's what's on the inside that counts. Troye, your videos have always calmed me and they always make me feel so at peace with myself. Thank you for everything Troye!
watching this every morning when I wake up now. xx
YESS
same. makes me happy
Same it sends a good message x
ikr
Same
i needed this, thanks
Like I need your videos 😏
Joey Gatto Yes Hello There It Would Be Nice If You Responded
Вдохновляет )0))
I watched this while brushing my teeth and I got so motivated all of a sudden damn dude my teeth are clean
i love that I'm seeing this now because I've only recently started loving myself and creating the person i want to be. yes there are still obstacles, but it's getting better. thank you, troye for continuing to inspire me to love myself exactly as i am
This video has inspired me and motivated me to do more of what I love. I have just recently started posting my music and I've always felt quite insecure about it, and this has pumped me to carry on and fighting to make my shit work. Thank you Troye, cheers from Spain :)
This is beautiful. I know this will most likely get buried in the comments, but, to me, it'll still have the same effect. Life exists so that you can live it. How you live it is what makes yours different from the lives of others. You come to this world, and for some time you don't know what to do with your life. As time passes, you learn about life. You learn about other people, this planet, the kind of things you can do. And then you realize, you realize what you want to do with this life. You want to live it. And you want to live it your way. How you live it, it's up to you.
That's just BECOMING YOU.
Actual tears. This speaks to me so much. I can never thank you enough Troye, for helping me to realize that it doesn't matter what other people think or say. Thank you for being who you are and encouraging others to do the same.
This video means a lot to me because the past 16 years ive been pretending to be someone im not for the sake of every one around me, because I wanted to fit in and not be judged for who I am. I thought that if I was someone else I would be loved by every one but by being that person not everyone loved me and I couldn't be my self out of fear. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS VIDEO !!!!!!!!!
just stay strong you worth life #ly♡
I know what you mean. I have just started being my true self, even though people like me are considered "weird fangirls". I'm not truly myself yet, but I'm on the way there. The only place I am my true self is in my room, living the dream life.
look mom, I found my role model, this inspirational little nugget
inspirational little nugget :')
This 3 minute video actually just changed the way I think about a few things, amazing video!
this video is a summary of the person i want to become. you are amazing, troye sivan, and i am so so so so so so so so so so so proud of you.
i am not ashamed to say that this video made me cry.
"Love your body, let your mind wander, and let yourself be the person that you've secretly wanted to be."
One of the best pieces of advice anyone could ever receive. Thanks, Troye. :)
This has really helped me so much, I've always wanted to be an actor-not for fame, money or glory, but because of how fun it would be meeting new and interesting people that I will hold onto forever. I just need to keep at it, believe that I can and hope one day I'll make it into the film industry-hopefully. This was really amazing, and I feel exactly the same way, people judging you just because you have dreams that may seem out of the ordinary but are achievable. I love your music and everything, I hope the best for the future in the music and youtube industry, Troye.
And whenever I feel like giving up on my dream I'll always come to this video to get me out of that mindset, and keep-on-believing I can.
and now, im gonna wear the crop top that i have always wanted to wear, to school. I didnt wear it to school because i thought people would judge me. Middle School is hard like that. But, now I realized, this is me. This is who I am and this is who I love, and respect. And just like he said at 0:54 about how these people "don't give a fuck" and they will walk around and not care. I used to be like that.One day my best friend called me ugly, and then i got rly self-concious. But, now she wishes she had the confidence that I did. I personally don't care what other people think of me now, because it is my body, you can stand and admire, but you cannot tell me what to do.
Thank you Troye,
You just helped another person.
This is so well spoken, I can clearly make out the message of the desire to be unique. Its a great message for everyone and I think Troye is the best one to deliver because of all of the apprehension and alienation he's felt from the people who don't believe in him.
This is truly, a work of art.
This is still the realest shit I have EVER heard. It's all true, kids.
When I first watched this video, I was terrified. Because I knew I have to change and I have to get started to do what I really want oderwise I won't have any other 'tomorrow' anymore.
So I did. I couldn't love my body; I started to work out, I lost a lot of weight, now I'm on the path to love my body. I had to change ; I cut my hair because all my life I had long hair, and I love it more than ever and now I have a bitter taste in my mouth because I was such a coward to not doing it earlier. I wear clothes I actually like and which are actually fit. I got confidence, I'm braver than ever. And maybe I've never been in love or got drunk, travel on a plane ;but that's okay. I realized I have countless options. Maybe I'm still not the person I want to be; but I'm getting closer by every day.
And Troye was an incredible inspiration for changing. Maybe I'm not happy, but I'm on the right path to be. I'm so grateful. Thank you.
I'm not saying you have to change to be happy - but if you're unhappy, you need to change.
Hey, if you want to, we can talk. I feel like we would be great friends:)
I'm Hungarian too.
+Laura Laszlo fel tudsz venni Hangoutsra, mondjuk? :)
Hangoutsom nincs. Mit szolsz Messengerhez vagy Whatsapp esetleg?:)
+Laura Laszlo tudsz jelölni Facebookon??
Ha minden igaz bejeloltelek:)
This. I believe, this.
Hi Matt!
Just watched connor's video and came back to watch this again! The similariteies are never-ending (not a bad thing). Lol even the "see you guys next week/monday". I love that you both inspire each other (and everyone else watching) to constantly improve and try out new things. I know he helped with the filming and its so nice to see you two work as a team, instead of being competitive. That's precious
This is the most motivating thing I have ever watched I never get tired of it and I've been rewatching it since he posted it
I didn't know how to say exactly what you just said. My english is bad. I'm watching it everyday, I have it as mp3 in my playlists. Its so unbelieveable inspiring to me.
i’m back from a little over three years in the future (it’s currently dec. 7 2017) and i’m crying in the club because you’re the dopest person on the planet with sick style and incredible music
this needed to be said and I think you put it into words better than anyone ever could 🙏
OMG I watch ur videos,️ur so funny aha xx
TRU
This video is just what I needed. My whole entire life I've struggled with being myself. I started making youtube videos at the age of 13 and gravitated into an internet icon. Due to the words of my peers at school, work, everywhere, I let this affect me. I quit TH-cam and left my fan base. It took me 2 years to find myself again and music did exactly that. I'm happier than I've ever been making the music that I love. For anyone read this no matter what age, be you. I can't stress the importance of that explained in this video. We all make mistakes and that's okay. Just do what you love and be happy.
I watch this all the time and can actually recite the video word for word while listening.
Omg same
Forever my inspiration. I had a Tyler Oakley marathon yesterday and came across Troye. After having a Troye marathon I've concluded he's not only someone who can make me laugh like I did when I was 8 years old and hadn't a care in the world, again, but he's a person who understands. He's a man who knows how crazy life can get, and I couldn't be happier that he is using that knowledge in a good way. Thank you, Troye, for showing me how to laugh again and pushing me to be myself. You're amazing.
this was kinda inspiring.
and coming from someone who made it through it's even better i swear
THIS WAS FUCKING BEAUTIFUL AND I AM JUST REALLY PROUD OF YOU. WELL DONE SIR
Wow! This was super well done, mate! Nice pull focus trippy mirror thing too. ME GUSTA MUCHO
A mi tambien! c:
EVAN !!!
evaaaaaaan
I need you to know i watched this for the first time when i was 16 years old. Still very much in the closet, and i found this to be the most important video i’ve ever seen. Cause it spoke VOLUMES to me.
Here I am, 23, still coming back to this video every once in a while since then, and still always finding inspiration and motivation in it. I have been slowly growing more and more, and i feel like im finally at a point where i can say I am my true self. Nothing is being held back. I feel confident and free of who i used to be. (Or who i was Trying to be)
I have taken so much from this video, so many quotes and lessons. I appreciate you Troye for your words!
This is the greatest thing I've watched in a while, like it made me feel confident af
same here!
Troye this video is so good!! I love you in those shoes :) I miss your old videos so much though :( I miss the ask Troyes, and the videos you made on whatever you were thinking! Literally just like in tears... I miss when you posted more... But I love this new stuff too. Just please don't forget your TH-cam family. Ily Troye... Keep being awesome.
Also it'd be great to see you do another collaboration 😊
Abby Davison most likely with tilly
People change and evolve. It's apart of life. So obviously his content is gonna change and grow with him too. Realize this now, or you're just gonna be disappointed.
Sophie Moakley Yes!!
Amber Bri Yes, I totally agree! But take for example his new video with Bethany, this reminds me of "the old Troye" also I believe you meant "a part" not "apart"
I don't swear and I don't think swearing is good but it brings a realness to this video that makes your think what he's saying is true. Loved this
it's past late at night atm and this is just what I needed in life. the hardest thing about being a teen is deciding who you wanna be, of course you're scared cause society has its own rule of who you should supposed to be. that's when you forgot who you really are. thanks troye x
Troye. This is the content I love that you produce .. I fact I can't pick on video of you that I haven't instantly fell in love with. This is no exception. Defiantly. You've given me hope again Troyes. I've been stressing my music exam too much and you've let me know that if I want this grade I'm going to have to take a risk.. Put my all into it no matter what anyone else says. Thank you.
Aww that's beautiful
Can I love this fella any more and be any more proud then I already am I though i couldn't before but now Troye is next step gen fucking amazing! I fucking love this boy! I love watching you grow from that little boy who used to sing into his little camera to the boy with an EP discovering who he and making his own statement! I am literally crying you may not know me and I may not know all of you but you couldn't be a better person!
I think we all aspire to be someone like you
and there are still people asking me why I love troye so much?
this is it. this video. oh and every single other one too, of course.
three years later and these are still the very words i live by. thank you troye for transforming my life to one im obsessed with. x
I watch this video all the time.
connected with this so much. Being creative in a world that wants you to conform and fit into a box is one of the hardest things ever. I love this video so much I can't describe. Anyone who has fear of rejection, failure, or being misunderstood because they want to express themselves should go ahead and challenge the normal. Creativity is what drives the world and inspires millions just like Troye did in this video.
Troye ... *sigh* you are seriously one true inspiration to me and you make me wanna try all the things i always wanted but was too scared. YOU are a real idol. YOU are a person who people can look up to. because YOU have matured so so much and became an independent adolescent, a real man, a great person, artist and idol. and i am so glad that i had the chance to watch you become this awesome, cute, talented, mature, funny, and yes also weird person.. thank you so much for EVERYTHING. you don't even know but you REALLY have had such a big impact on my life.. you made me smile so many times, when nearly nobody else could, you give me inspiration, strenght and hope. and i will always be grateful for that! i love you so much and will always support you. don't you ever forget that little australian boy. thanks for being you!
this is still one of my favorite videos by far and always helps me whenever i am feeling lost. thank you for this .