When my Son told me he was gay I told him, I LOVE YOU! When I told some of my " friends" they asked me what am I going to do. I said the same thing I've done since the day he was born. Nothing has changed, my Son is 1/2 me and 1/2 the love of my life, and I cherish every moment I have with him.
Ezreality Maximus one day. It’s going to be your time. Not anyone elses. You’ll know it’s almost like a fire in your heart. When your ready, jump. Someone will catch you no matter what the end game is.
I'm a guy and I'm straight but I do not care who anyone loves, guy or girl, as long as you have real love in your heart. It's the people that don't love someone that scares me. For those that are skeptic or afraid to come out just please do it, be who you were put on this planet to be. Holding that inside will hurt you and those around you. Hope that makes sense to anyone that may read this. Cheers from Alabama.
LYRICS When I was a young boy I was scared of growing up I didn’t understand it but I was terrified of love Felt like I had to choose but it was outta my control I needed to be saved I was going crazy on my own Took me years to tell my mother I expected the worse I gathered all the courage in the world She said ill love you no matter what I just want you to be happy And always be who you are She wrapped her arms around me Said don’t try to be what you’re not Cause I love you no matter what She loves me no matter what I got a little older wishing all my time away Riding on a pavement every sunny day was grey I trusted in my friends then all my world came crashing down I wish I never said a thing cause to them I’m a stranger now I ran home I saw my mother it was written on my face Felt like I had a heart of glass about to break She said ill love you no matter what I just want you to be happy And always be who you are She wrapped her arms around me Said don’t try to be what you’re not Cause I love you no mattttter whaaaaat yeaaaaaaaahhh Now I’m a man and I’m so much wiser I walk on earth with my head held higher I got the love that I need but I was still missing one special piece My father looked at me He said ill love you no matter what I just want you to be happy And always be who you are He wrapped his arms around me Said don’t try to be what you’re not Cause I love you no matter what He loves me no matter what They love me no matter what
I love you 💕 ... Thanks I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me , it's been a landslide but we pull through together ... your love and support are amazing and I appreciate every little effort .. always believe in yourself to achieve your goals ... Have you been to my concert before ?
@@calumscott3002 Hi Calum!!. Your voice Has TO BE THE MOST HEAVENLY VOICE EVERRRRRR!!. from the first I saw you ,you was this shy Fire guy💗,but when you sang!! WOW!!.YOU MELTED MY VERY SOUL!!!
This man has a beautiful soul. Whoever you end up with as your boyfriend or husband, you will be very happy. You will one day be a wonderful father. God bless you.
As a straight man listening to his story, he makes it feel as normal as anything else normal...whatever that means. Such a natural, amazing warm human being. So sorry he struggled with what seems so natural. This man really gets me. As a lifetime musician myself, i never find myself saying "he's my favorite". Well, he just did!
From Callum's 1st audition on BGT in 2015 I just sensed he was a genuinely sincere and humble guy who also just happened to have a cracking good voice. I saw how devastated he was when his sister, who auditioned directly before him, was rejected but she stood at the side of the stage and wept with pride as he held the audience and judges enthralled. He's going to be around for a long time to come.
This song touches me personally because I know how difficult it is/can be to come out to family and friends. Thank you Calum, you are a beautiful person/soul and so humble.
My daughter came out when she was 14. I honestly knew and waited for her to feel comfortable enough to tell me on her own. I told her I loved her and that I support her in life, no mater what. Her partner didn't have the same response from her parents. It breaks my heart. Although it isn't the same , she knows that she's welcome into our family. She's loved and respected. I have plenty of Mama hugs and "I love you"'s to give out!
@@kimmariefaber4636 That’s so true I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me , it's been a landslide but we pull through together ... your love and support are amazing and I appreciate every little effort .. always believe in yourself to achieve your goals ... Have you been to my concert before ?
I'm just like you! My first daughter was I think conflicted about talking about this. I told her, listen to me. I love you. I loved you since before you existed. I knew her in my soul. I said to her for who she has been, who she is now, and finally for the woman I know she'll become. I hope people see this, have some reassurance that they are worthy of being loved!!
Kimberly, God bless you! For being the model mother. I'm grateful on behalf of your lucky daughter, and sure a little envious too. LOL We need so many more of you spreading love and wisdom on this Earth. Thank you.
Hopefully it's not too late to say, but thank you Calum. I'm 16 but came out last year to my extremely religious and homophobic family. It was so tough and I went through life just barely clinging onto my fake persona. You have no idea what you've done for me. Neither have I really come to terms with it either cause who would've thought a song could have so much power?!?? If only I could personally say thank you because really, thank you so much.
When my son became my daughter, I already knew, and her father and I both said these words, I was giving this gift, and I love her no matter her packaging and Thank You Callum, ❤ it was for your wonderful parents, but it was a gift to us all.
Omg I'm sobbing!! I came out to my daddy 2 days ago. And the rest of my family yesterday.. I was terrified. I was raised pentecostal. My daddy was a preacher. I just knew he was gonna disown me. My momma passed away. I never came out to her but I have a feeling she knew. She used to tell me that she loved how I loved people for their heart and no other reason mattered.. their gender race or religion id love them and she said I was an inspiration to her. I just felt like she approved and would always want me to be happy.. so with that in my mind and the fact that I'm now best friends with the man I was married to and have 2 kids with supports my life and will always have my back (about that marriage thing...at first i was trying to pretend to be straight. I failed tho cuz he knew ;) lol!! He loves me and is truly a blessing to me and our kids!! And he is 100% supportive) So fast forward to 2 days ago..i was terrified I was facing rejection, being disowned, and I was scared of being called every name in the book... I said Daddy let's talk. He said ok baby girl, about what? I said anything. He said ok you start. I said what about dem saints who dat!! He said yeah and you're gay. I said yeah I'm gay. Do you still love me? Do you accept me? Do you want me to disappear? He looked me right in my eyes and said these EXACT WORDS.. There's nothing in this world you could say to me that would make me stop loving you. There's nothing that would make me disappointed in you and I cannot live without my darling daughter. So to answer your questions I say yes yes and no. I started crying so hard and he asked me why was I crying. I said I thought you wouldn't love me anymore. He said you think so little of me. I'm so sorry I've ever made you feel like I'd stop loving you even for a second. I've let you down somewhere along the way if I've ever given that impression. Now come give me a hug and tell daddy about your life and how you felt growing up. I want to know it all. So I did and I told him I had a girl friend and it's someone he knows. My home health nurse tga t he adores and already treats like his daughter. He goes oh woe!! You have to call her and get her over here so o can officially welcome her to the family. We ended our day over supper and then coffee and cigars and it was the 3rd best day of my life. Obviously my 2 first fave days are the birth of my children which my girlfriend was there for cuz she's been my best friend and home health nurse for 16 years. I'm 37 and I just came out to my family. And i couldn't be happier. Please don't live a lie. Take it from me. I feel so alive!! My children and my girlfriend and I love our lives and my childrens daddy and his girlfriend make up our crazy little happy family and it's lovely and happy and omg I wish this love on everyone!!
@@TheDkapa1 that's ok doll. I've hidden my true selffor do long and dealt with snarky comments from people I know and love over the last month. You not reading my comment is not gonna make or break me. The fact that you told me you didn't read it I found quite funny.. almost as tho you though I'd care. I dont. Trust me. Go back to not reading comments some place else.
I think you are amazing person I see the love in all your songs and how you care about people. Calum your songs touched my heart more than you will ever know.keep I’m So glad I started listening to you music .thank you.
When I first watched his audition in BGT, I bawled my eyes out. Apart from how amazing his voice is, his use of the gendered nouns and pronouns in the song struck me (“Does she love you better than I can?” “I’m not the guy you’re taking home.”). The song told a different story than the original. It hit me hard ‘cause I went through a very similar thing where my ex-boyfriend left me to be with a woman. My thoughts during that time were reflected in the song so starkly, I was blindsided. Afterwards, I thought, “He must’ve just gone for the original lyrics and didn’t bother changing them.” but I got confused because of the “I’m not the guy...” part. Seeing this now, I’m even more of a fan. I’m in love with the soul of this man. Damn.
I also noticed this when the first time I heard his version in BGT. I thought that my English was not good enough and I listened the wrong way. I listened over times not because of this confusion but his voice, but just understand his song back to the day until I know this song: No matter what.
I came out at 16 in 1982, back then the tide was just starting to turn for us, At 55 now I see how far we have come, still a long way to go but we are getting there. Loved is the way to go, give to receive. Just beautiful Calum. Happened just like this for me too.
I can't believe it's already been 2 years since this song came out. It just randomly played on my Spotify and the moment I heard it, I knew it was about coming out. This song really pierced through my heart that I needed to dive on TH-cam to search what was Calum Scott's story behind this song. Oh man, continue inspiring everyone through your music. This is so heart-warming and my heart is crying. But I'm blessed to got to listen to this wonderful song.
Calum Scott I just discovered you a few weeks ago and instantly became a fan. I am gay and grew up in the 60's and 70's . I can't explain how difficult that was. I knew as early as age five or six that I was attracted to the same sex ( not even knowing what sex was ) but some how I knew that it was not accepted in society and kept it held inside. I was terrified thinking I was all alone and an outcast . This affected me emotionally deeply growing up and will admit it still affects me to this day. We the ( LGBTQ ) community have come along way since the 60's and 70's but we have so much further to go. Keep doing what you do, not only do you have a talented voice to sing, you have a strong voice in the "LGBTQ " community ....
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm straight. I do have friends who are not but I do appreciate their warm hearts and courage more than straight ones, honestly. Just be yourself, everyone on earth deserves all freedoms to love whoever you like 👍 😀
It is very rare that I can listen to a song and be filled with emotion. Every song I hear from this talented man I go through a rollercoaster of emotions. I absolutely love his voice, his personality, humbleness... just everything. Truly amazing.
I came out to my Sister , she cried and said 'She has lost a brother', I told her I am still the same guy all these years. Days later, my brother-in-law confronted me and asked me to repent my sinful feelings and turn straight. It's been 25 years, and we never spoken since.
You got this. I came out as gay and that was not it. Long story. When I came out as trans my parents totally accepted me. The. Are many places to go even during this time. The online community has some awesome places, and yes some rough places, but you will find the right place.
Words cannot express the joy I feel hearing this song. I wish I had this song when I came out all those years ago. I am so proud and excited for you Calum. Words cannot express my gratitude for this song. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!!!
When i came out to my dad, he was like more disappointed than angry. He was really disappointed and he blamed himself for not be with me when im growing up coz im literally grew up with my grandparents. My dad cried a lot that night and hugged me tightly. He muttered thousands of sorry. I don't know what i am going to do coz it's really breaks my heart when i saw my dad crying for the very first time since we barely see each other. I just cried and told him that im still the same person, his son that he loved. He accepted me though i saw in his eyes that it was really hurt. He wished my mom was with us that night (she passed away when i was 1 year old). I also came out to my older brother whom i used to be my best buddy and best friend. He just smiled and hugged me just like what my dad did. He told me that nothings gonna change im still his baby brother and he will always be my hero. I came out to my younger sister through phone. She was shocked as she didn't know what to say. Until she paid me a visit (one week after i told her i am gay) She had this smile that melts my heart. She hugged me and first thing she asked me was what i am? Top or bottom. She giggled like a fangirl. But i didn't know what my position tho- so, got no answer. Your family knows best. Your family is your first best friend and always be your friend. No matter who you are, they'll accept you though they also need time to sink on their mind those things.
He has such a tender heart that comes through in his music. Being a loving human being to yourself and everyone else makes you irresistible to everyone.
Any mother or father of a child that opens their heart fully to them then unconditionally replies, “I love you no matter what” completely understands this song and moment. Yes, I just get to share this video with my awesomely beautiful son. We love our Adam no matter what. ❤️
Getting to see him on his first tour and getting to listen to him sing this was such an amazing experience and I’m so blessed to have gotten the opportunity. Now every time I listen to this song I bawl my eyes out. Lots of love to everyone 💕
MAYBE ONE DAY EVERYONE WILL UNDERSTAND & REALIZE THAT WE DON'T CHOOSE WHO WE LOVE BY SOCIETY'S OR ANYONE'S SET OF RULES OR STANDARDS...THAT WILL ALWAYS BE DONE BY EACH ONE OF OUR HEARTS......IT IS NOT OR NEVER WILL BE A "ONE FITS" ALL HEARTS......GOD BLESS ALL OF THOSE THAT ALWAYS FOLLOW WHO THEIR HEARTS CHOOSE AND NOT WHAT SOCIETY TRIES TO TELL US WE ARE SUPPOSE TO LOVE....WE ARE ALL GOD'S CHILDREN AND HE WILL NEVER TURN HIS BACK ON ANYONE THAT HE HAS CREATED......AS LONG AS WE LOVE, "GOD WILL BE HAPPY"..... IT'S NOT IMPORTANT WHO WE LOVE AS LONG AS WE ARE TRUE TO OURSELVES ......MAY LIFE BLESS SCOTT WITH THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE AND MAY THEY LIVE IN HAPPINESS ALL THEIR LIVES TOGETHER......BRAVOS C. SCOTT MANY TIMES OVER......HUGS, BOB S. FOX, LAGUNA BEACH, CA. USA
This needs to be released.I can imagine his mother saying them words to him as I remember his first audition and the look on his mothers face when he was on stage and he got the golden buzzer
This wont change the fact that you sing really great and im still a fan im proud that youve had guts to tell it to everyone ... go calum we still love u golden buzzer winner 😉😉
What a nice song Calum it makes me emotional Mothers really have an unconditional love no matter wbat.. Stay blessed and safe always I'm your fan no matter what. Watchin here from the Philippines...
this song means so much to me. i heard this live the first time and i just started bawling. my mom doesn’t accept who i am and she was sitting right next to me while i was sobbing so intensely. the whole way through i just couldn’t stop the tears. i have never felt a song hit me harder than this one. she was looking at me with sadness in her eyes,, and i hope it was sadness for how she treats who i am instead of sadness for who i am.
ava I truly hope your relationship is better now I wish you the best sweetheart As a mother I cannot imagine doing that to any of my kids Stay strong honey
I LOVE this guy. This song is one of the most beautiful, touching songs I've ever heard. A lot of his songs seem like he's telling my own story.... he's so amazing.
this song is so amazing! I have rewatched Calum's audition for BGT so many times because it is just so good, and now this song!! I know from personal experience how hard coming out can be, and to have it in a song means so much. Thank you.
You are amazing!!! You have no idea how much you have helped me and my Son spiritually!! God had me find you and GOD! ARE you are my REASON FOR LIVING. I can feel your soul! You make me unbelievably happy!
I hope calum Scott sees this. Calum im 55 years old and son i have to say, straight or gay, bent or crooked, you have got to be in my opinion one of the best singer song writers of your generation. This song, no matter what is beautiful b and i think will help so many young men and women who are gay and having trouble identifying with themselves and not knowing how to tell peopleb especially thier parents. I am not gay but if i had a son that was i would want him to be like you. And by the way, those friends that turned thier back on youb were never your friends and your better off not having them in your life. Calum thank you for your music and i hope you come to the states soon, would drive 5000 miles to see you in concert. God bless you son and keep the songs coming
This song brought me to tears 😭. It was just like my son telling me that he was gay. All I said was no wedding and grandkids. Cause they couldn’t be married then. No his partner is my son, I treat him no different. I love them no matter what.
This was so amazing... I loved the song, your voice, your lyrics and your story. This is such an awesome song especially to a gay man still in the closet... This song has so much meaning and I truly feel so blessed I heard it. God bless you Calum on your journey through life, you're an inspiration!
Venod Rampersad, Everyday I want to come out and tell my parents and my family, who I am, that I'm gay, but they are very conservative and homophobic... Even as a 32-year old man I am petrified of doing this and of how my parents will react. You don't know how much I wish I could be free. That's why I watch this song everyday, to feel what it would be like to come out and having a loving response: "I love you no matter what, I just want you to be happy and always be who you were. She'd wrap her arms around me, saying 'Don't try to be what you're not', because I love you no matter what"... 😢
Your so handsome! Your my favorite singer! I Never had a relationship with my father! His way of loving is sick! I had handicapped children & he disowned me when I needed him!
You truly are a blessing to this crazy world full of hate and prejudice people. I LOVE this song. I forwarded it to my son who is also gay. I found out in a crazy way, through a meeting with someone I went to school with whom my son was having some issues with. I asked him AFTER the meeting why he never told him and his response completely broke my heart, he said he was afraid that I wouldn’t love or accept him and that I would kick him out of the house. I told him exactly what your parents told you Calum, I LOVE YOU NO MATTER WHAT!!! I ALWAYS have and I ALWAYS will, NO MATTER WHAT!! He is my oldest, but he will always be my baby boy. We are the best of friends, and if/when he falls in love with that special someone, I will continue to love him and his love, NO MATTER WHAT!!! Absolutely beautiful song that moved me to tears. ❤️
I'm knew from the first moment I saw you walk out to stage on your Audition! I falling in love with you be fore you started to sing!! I will love you always Scott Calum!
When my Son told me he was gay I told him, I LOVE YOU! When I told some of my " friends" they asked me what am I going to do. I said the same thing I've done since the day he was born. Nothing has changed, my Son is 1/2 me and 1/2 the love of my life, and I cherish every moment I have with him.
Bethann Bickel Im gay too but I dont have the gutts to say to my parents Im closted
Ezreality Maximus I hope one day you can be your authentic self and wish the best for you.
i like that u stay the same dad for him u truly are a real man and father to him keep it up
Ezreality Maximus one day. It’s going to be your time. Not anyone elses. You’ll know it’s almost like a fire in your heart. When your ready, jump. Someone will catch you no matter what the end game is.
..wow you are amazing me..
I'm a guy and I'm straight but I do not care who anyone loves, guy or girl, as long as you have real love in your heart. It's the people that don't love someone that scares me. For those that are skeptic or afraid to come out just please do it, be who you were put on this planet to be. Holding that inside will hurt you and those around you. Hope that makes sense to anyone that may read this. Cheers from Alabama.
Such a nice comment and the only reply is a subscribe to my channel spam well anyways have a good day
😊♥️ beautiful comment, Thanks for your Support!! 😢
Much respect to this comment honestly . 100 percent my guy . we need more ppl in the world like you
Assorted Vid why ruin a nice comment with self promotion? Get outta here.
lovely words
LYRICS
When I was a young boy I was scared of growing up
I didn’t understand it but I was terrified of love
Felt like I had to choose but it was outta my control
I needed to be saved I was going crazy on my own
Took me years to tell my mother I expected the worse
I gathered all the courage in the world
She said ill love you no matter what
I just want you to be happy
And always be who you are
She wrapped her arms around me
Said don’t try to be what you’re not
Cause I love you no matter what
She loves me no matter what
I got a little older wishing all my time away
Riding on a pavement every sunny day was grey
I trusted in my friends then all my world came crashing down
I wish I never said a thing cause to them I’m a stranger now
I ran home I saw my mother it was written on my face
Felt like I had a heart of glass about to break
She said ill love you no matter what
I just want you to be happy
And always be who you are
She wrapped her arms around me
Said don’t try to be what you’re not
Cause I love you no mattttter whaaaaat
yeaaaaaaaahhh
Now I’m a man and I’m so much wiser
I walk on earth with my head held higher
I got the love that I need but I was still missing one special piece
My father looked at me
He said ill love you no matter what
I just want you to be happy
And always be who you are
He wrapped his arms around me
Said don’t try to be what you’re not
Cause I love you no matter what
He loves me no matter what
They love me no matter what
MusiXa MaGiC nawww wishing u well wherever you are 💕
nela tee 😭that’s make me cry
nela tee thank so much ..i love you
Boy Sandi no worries loving uuu xx
mochi I know right he’s amazing 😫😍
I feel he’s still so under rated. Just the most beautiful voice ❤️. Love you no matter what Callum.
I love his voice!! It put in a whole different realm!!
I love you 💕 ... Thanks
I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me , it's been a landslide but we pull through together ... your love and support are amazing and I appreciate every little effort .. always believe in yourself to achieve your goals ... Have you been to my concert before ?
@@calumscott3002 Hi Calum!!. Your voice Has TO BE THE MOST HEAVENLY VOICE EVERRRRRR!!. from the first I saw you ,you was this shy Fire guy💗,but when you sang!! WOW!!.YOU MELTED MY VERY SOUL!!!
He needs to do more PR
@@calumscott3002 love you Calum from Nebraska
This man has a beautiful soul. Whoever you end up with as your boyfriend or husband, you will be very happy. You will one day be a wonderful father. God bless you.
He looks like he would be a calm,faithful,over all GREAT boyfriend!
he is gay
@@soreaspop4191 I know..Lol.. Nothing wrong with that.
Sure
@@soreaspop4191 thanks.
@@soreaspop4191 really? !!
How beautiful, that's what your parents and friends should think ,they love you no matter what xx
As a straight man listening to his story, he makes it feel as normal as anything else normal...whatever that means. Such a natural, amazing warm human being. So sorry he struggled with what seems so natural. This man really gets me. As a lifetime musician myself, i never find myself saying "he's my favorite". Well, he just did!
Yeah
He is awesome
It's the way the guitarist smiles so softly in the last 30 seconds of the song that kills me. He's feeling it.
From Callum's 1st audition on BGT in 2015 I just sensed he was a genuinely sincere and humble guy who also just happened to have a cracking good voice. I saw how devastated he was when his sister, who auditioned directly before him, was rejected but she stood at the side of the stage and wept with pride as he held the audience and judges enthralled. He's going to be around for a long time to come.
You’re absolutely right. He and his sister displayed the most genuine kind of love there is on that night. Love is a verb and they gave it wings!
@@randygreen007 ... Indeed it is.
Love to listen to him sing beautiful voice great singer
I just love his humbleness...he is so nice...such a great human being..love from India 😘
Anvesha negi love India from Cambodia
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Indian here
This song touches me personally because I know how difficult it is/can be to come out to family and friends. Thank you Calum, you are a beautiful person/soul and so humble.
True 👍
My daughter came out when she was 14. I honestly knew and waited for her to feel comfortable enough to tell me on her own. I told her I loved her and that I support her in life, no mater what. Her partner didn't have the same response from her parents. It breaks my heart. Although it isn't the same , she knows that she's welcome into our family. She's loved and respected. I have plenty of Mama hugs and "I love you"'s to give out!
Sounds like our experience! We love, love,love our kids! How could we not!?
@@kimmariefaber4636 That’s so true
I have come a long way to this great point and right from the very beginning you my fan have been solidly there for me , it's been a landslide but we pull through together ... your love and support are amazing and I appreciate every little effort .. always believe in yourself to achieve your goals ... Have you been to my concert before ?
I'm just like you! My first daughter was I think conflicted about talking about this. I told her, listen to me. I love you. I loved you since before you existed. I knew her in my soul. I said to her for who she has been, who she is now, and finally for the woman I know she'll become. I hope people see this, have some reassurance that they are worthy of being loved!!
Callum replied to you!!!!! You didnt notice sending this message in hopes you see his!
Kimberly, God bless you! For being the model mother. I'm grateful on behalf of your lucky daughter, and sure a little envious too. LOL We need so many more of you spreading love and wisdom on this Earth. Thank you.
Hopefully it's not too late to say, but thank you Calum. I'm 16 but came out last year to my extremely religious and homophobic family. It was so tough and I went through life just barely clinging onto my fake persona. You have no idea what you've done for me. Neither have I really come to terms with it either cause who would've thought a song could have so much power?!?? If only I could personally say thank you because really, thank you so much.
Good on ya
No matter what is your life it's my life everybody's life amazing
Please always love yourself. Nevermind those who judge.
When my son became my daughter, I already knew, and her father and I both said these words, I was giving this gift, and I love her no matter her packaging and Thank You Callum, ❤ it was for your wonderful parents, but it was a gift to us all.
Omg I'm sobbing!! I came out to my daddy 2 days ago. And the rest of my family yesterday.. I was terrified. I was raised pentecostal. My daddy was a preacher. I just knew he was gonna disown me. My momma passed away. I never came out to her but I have a feeling she knew. She used to tell me that she loved how I loved people for their heart and no other reason mattered.. their gender race or religion id love them and she said I was an inspiration to her. I just felt like she approved and would always want me to be happy.. so with that in my mind and the fact that I'm now best friends with the man I was married to and have 2 kids with supports my life and will always have my back (about that marriage thing...at first i was trying to pretend to be straight. I failed tho cuz he knew ;) lol!! He loves me and is truly a blessing to me and our kids!! And he is 100% supportive) So fast forward to 2 days ago..i was terrified I was facing rejection, being disowned, and I was scared of being called every name in the book... I said Daddy let's talk. He said ok baby girl, about what? I said anything. He said ok you start. I said what about dem saints who dat!! He said yeah and you're gay. I said yeah I'm gay. Do you still love me? Do you accept me? Do you want me to disappear? He looked me right in my eyes and said these EXACT WORDS.. There's nothing in this world you could say to me that would make me stop loving you. There's nothing that would make me disappointed in you and I cannot live without my darling daughter. So to answer your questions I say yes yes and no. I started crying so hard and he asked me why was I crying. I said I thought you wouldn't love me anymore. He said you think so little of me. I'm so sorry I've ever made you feel like I'd stop loving you even for a second. I've let you down somewhere along the way if I've ever given that impression. Now come give me a hug and tell daddy about your life and how you felt growing up. I want to know it all.
So I did and I told him I had a girl friend and it's someone he knows. My home health nurse tga t he adores and already treats like his daughter. He goes oh woe!! You have to call her and get her over here so o can officially welcome her to the family. We ended our day over supper and then coffee and cigars and it was the 3rd best day of my life. Obviously my 2 first fave days are the birth of my children which my girlfriend was there for cuz she's been my best friend and home health nurse for 16 years. I'm 37 and I just came out to my family. And i couldn't be happier. Please don't live a lie. Take it from me. I feel so alive!! My children and my girlfriend and I love our lives and my childrens daddy and his girlfriend make up our crazy little happy family and it's lovely and happy and omg I wish this love on everyone!!
Didn't read. Sry
@@TheDkapa1 that's ok doll. I've hidden my true selffor do long and dealt with snarky comments from people I know and love over the last month. You not reading my comment is not gonna make or break me. The fact that you told me you didn't read it I found quite funny.. almost as tho you though I'd care. I dont. Trust me. Go back to not reading comments some place else.
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It's like a fairy tale ❤! Wish we could live this happiness 😭
OMG yes, just moments into this song it was so hard to listen to.
We love you calum Scott
Tengku Hakim i love you too
HANTUCOVA tq Brotha
He isn't straight ?
I think you are amazing person I see the love in all your songs and how you care about people. Calum your songs touched my heart more than you will ever know.keep I’m
So glad I started listening to you music .thank you.
The guitarist is so cuteeeee, he keeps smiling when scott sang no matter what part ❤️
U r right
When I first watched his audition in BGT, I bawled my eyes out. Apart from how amazing his voice is, his use of the gendered nouns and pronouns in the song struck me (“Does she love you better than I can?” “I’m not the guy you’re taking home.”). The song told a different story than the original. It hit me hard ‘cause I went through a very similar thing where my ex-boyfriend left me to be with a woman. My thoughts during that time were reflected in the song so starkly, I was blindsided. Afterwards, I thought, “He must’ve just gone for the original lyrics and didn’t bother changing them.” but I got confused because of the “I’m not the guy...” part. Seeing this now, I’m even more of a fan. I’m in love with the soul of this man. Damn.
I also noticed this when the first time I heard his version in BGT. I thought that my English was not good enough and I listened the wrong way. I listened over times not because of this confusion but his voice, but just understand his song back to the day until I know this song: No matter what.
I came out at 16 in 1982, back then the tide was just starting to turn for us, At 55 now I see how far we have come, still a long way to go but we are getting there. Loved is the way to go, give to receive. Just beautiful Calum.
Happened just like this for me too.
Calum Scott....
Your voice melted! Since the first moment during the audition, u are the the star. Keep it up... God Bless your journey..
I am still watching his first audition in 2019
Me too
I can't believe it's already been 2 years since this song came out. It just randomly played on my Spotify and the moment I heard it, I knew it was about coming out. This song really pierced through my heart that I needed to dive on TH-cam to search what was Calum Scott's story behind this song. Oh man, continue inspiring everyone through your music. This is so heart-warming and my heart is crying. But I'm blessed to got to listen to this wonderful song.
What a lovely man he is, we need more like him in this world.
May he continue to entertain us for a long time to come ❤
Hello how are you doing today I hope you are having a great day today ?
Calum Scott I just discovered you a few weeks ago and instantly became a fan. I am gay and grew up in the 60's and 70's . I can't explain how difficult that was. I knew as early as age five or six that I was attracted to the same sex ( not even knowing what sex was ) but some how I knew that it was not accepted in society and kept it held inside. I was terrified thinking I was all alone and an outcast . This affected me emotionally deeply growing up and will admit it still affects me to this day. We the ( LGBTQ ) community have come along way since the 60's and 70's but we have so much further to go. Keep doing what you do, not only do you have a talented voice to sing, you have a strong voice in the "LGBTQ " community ....
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm straight. I do have friends who are not but I do appreciate their warm hearts and courage more than straight ones, honestly. Just be yourself, everyone on earth deserves all freedoms to love whoever you like 👍 😀
It is very rare that I can listen to a song and be filled with emotion. Every song I hear from this talented man I go through a rollercoaster of emotions.
I absolutely love his voice, his personality, humbleness... just everything.
Truly amazing.
I have exactly the same. Only Calums songs makes me feel like this. 'You are the reason' in particular. (It's our wedding song)
April Curry lmlp
I don't think you can know how powerful a song like this can be.
I hope he releases this. Such a lovely and important message. This is one beautiful human being
Joyous Bloom it was just released this week!
Has releases
Many loves n care for u .. another suoer legend star ❤
So much adoration to his braveness to come out to public. Im happy that people accept his coming.
I came out to my Sister , she cried and said 'She has lost a brother', I told her I am still the same guy all these years. Days later, my brother-in-law confronted me and asked me to repent my sinful feelings and turn straight.
It's been 25 years, and we never spoken since.
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Shame on them not you. Namaste : )
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People like them you don't need.
He sings right from his heart with his innermost feelings.beautiful!
This song makes me adore him more as an artist.... Keep it up calum
I was just 13 years by then,,but I like this song coz it cools me down
I came out in 1978. My parents accepted it. Thank god. ❤️
"It took me years to tell my mother, I expected the worst"
That got my heart. I am closeted and have no idea how to tell my parents.
Emily Alderman Good luck! You can do it ❤️
@@emmaperkins6438 thank you
You got this. I came out as gay and that was not it. Long story. When I came out as trans my parents totally accepted me. The. Are many places to go even during this time. The online community has some awesome places, and yes some rough places, but you will find the right place.
Words cannot express the joy I feel hearing this song. I wish I had this song when I came out all those years ago. I am so proud and excited for you Calum. Words cannot express my gratitude for this song. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you!!!
When i came out to my dad, he was like more disappointed than angry. He was really disappointed and he blamed himself for not be with me when im growing up coz im literally grew up with my grandparents. My dad cried a lot that night and hugged me tightly. He muttered thousands of sorry. I don't know what i am going to do coz it's really breaks my heart when i saw my dad crying for the very first time since we barely see each other. I just cried and told him that im still the same person, his son that he loved.
He accepted me though i saw in his eyes that it was really hurt. He wished my mom was with us that night (she passed away when i was 1 year old).
I also came out to my older brother whom i used to be my best buddy and best friend. He just smiled and hugged me just like what my dad did. He told me that nothings gonna change im still his baby brother and he will always be my hero.
I came out to my younger sister through phone. She was shocked as she didn't know what to say.
Until she paid me a visit (one week after i told her i am gay) She had this smile that melts my heart. She hugged me and first thing she asked me was what i am? Top or bottom. She giggled like a fangirl. But i didn't know what my position tho- so, got no answer.
Your family knows best. Your family is your first best friend and always be your friend. No matter who you are, they'll accept you though they also need time to sink on their mind those things.
Haze Channel Vlog I wish i can be as brave as you 💜 your sisters question made me laugh out loud I love her 😂💜💜
Oh my God.. dude you make me cry... Thank you for sharing your story.
I love this song so much. It’s relatable for me. Love his coming out story
He has such a tender heart that comes through in his music. Being a loving human being to yourself and everyone else makes you irresistible to everyone.
Calum! Thank you for sharing your music to everyone. The lyrics are melodic and wonderful.
My mother never told me she loved me or was proud of me.. I would so love to have heard those words.
I have no idea who you are but I love you and I’m proud of you 💜
@@yoelbaetempo8646 💙 thank you.
I'm assuming she died not long after you were born?
I'm so sorry for your loss
R.I.P.
@@Mike-wp8xe . Thanks Mike. She is still alive, will be 100 this year. My family diagnosed her with Aspergers.
@@louiserobinson410 I am glad see is :D
I am loving you no matter what , dear friend .
Any mother or father of a child that opens their heart fully to them then unconditionally replies, “I love you no matter what” completely understands this song and moment. Yes, I just get to share this video with my awesomely beautiful son. We love our Adam no matter what. ❤️
Getting to see him on his first tour and getting to listen to him sing this was such an amazing experience and I’m so blessed to have gotten the opportunity. Now every time I listen to this song I bawl my eyes out. Lots of love to everyone 💕
Those lyrics. So beautiful, brave and vulnerable ❤️
MAYBE ONE DAY EVERYONE WILL UNDERSTAND & REALIZE THAT WE DON'T CHOOSE WHO WE LOVE BY SOCIETY'S OR ANYONE'S SET OF RULES OR STANDARDS...THAT WILL ALWAYS BE DONE BY EACH ONE OF OUR HEARTS......IT IS NOT OR NEVER WILL BE A "ONE FITS" ALL HEARTS......GOD BLESS ALL OF THOSE THAT ALWAYS FOLLOW WHO THEIR HEARTS CHOOSE AND NOT WHAT SOCIETY TRIES TO TELL US WE ARE SUPPOSE TO LOVE....WE ARE ALL GOD'S CHILDREN AND HE WILL NEVER TURN HIS BACK ON ANYONE THAT HE HAS CREATED......AS LONG AS WE LOVE, "GOD WILL BE HAPPY"..... IT'S NOT IMPORTANT WHO WE LOVE AS LONG AS WE ARE TRUE TO OURSELVES ......MAY LIFE BLESS SCOTT WITH THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE AND MAY THEY LIVE IN HAPPINESS ALL THEIR LIVES TOGETHER......BRAVOS C. SCOTT MANY TIMES OVER......HUGS, BOB S. FOX, LAGUNA BEACH, CA. USA
Bob Fox Preach 👐
Yesss 😩
Bob Fox
Yes..One day people will realize that "love is Love".
Amen to that Bob.
I hope and pray that Calum comes to Las Vegas. What a talent.
Colum is my favorite..He's so kind.❤❤
He's very humble😍.. i love him no matter what😉😊😅.this song of his is amazing i'd love to hear it everyday.💕, I hope they release it soon..
I love his voice and his accent is a killer.
What a man Calum Scott is!
So vulnerable, and genuine.
@Calum Scott Bless you, for reaching-out to me. My email is avocadomayolawrys@gmail.com
Still amazing voice...cant left with out joy.❤❤❤👍🙏your true n Kindness show blessing,s to other people more power to your carier
This needs to be released.I can imagine his mother saying them words to him as I remember his first audition and the look on his mothers face when he was on stage and he got the golden buzzer
I love this song! Brought me to tears.
Same. I really felt the story of the song. 😭😭😭
This wont change the fact that you sing really great and im still a fan im proud that youve had guts to tell it to everyone ... go calum we still love u golden buzzer winner 😉😉
A parent should love their child unconditionally. The betrayal of a parent putting conditions on their love must be devastating.
What a nice song Calum it makes me emotional Mothers really have an unconditional love no matter wbat.. Stay blessed and safe always I'm your fan no matter what. Watchin here from the Philippines...
If our love is wrong made me love Calum Scott. Im not really a fan of him but since that song, I now feel him through that song, I now love him.
Same here...that song hits you right in the feels
THIS SONG MAKE ME CRY EVERY SINGLE TIME I HEARD IT
I am so proud of you Callum. Your so honest.
Im happy .. god loves u n we love u too
I'm still watching calum's video coz it's really relatable
I'm a fan, hands up 🙌 Calum Scott. You're such an inspiration 😍😊😇
this song means so much to me. i heard this live the first time and i just started bawling. my mom doesn’t accept who i am and she was sitting right next to me while i was sobbing so intensely. the whole way through i just couldn’t stop the tears. i have never felt a song hit me harder than this one. she was looking at me with sadness in her eyes,, and i hope it was sadness for how she treats who i am instead of sadness for who i am.
stay strong.
ava I truly hope your relationship is better now
I wish you the best sweetheart
As a mother I cannot imagine doing that to any of my kids
Stay strong honey
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As far as I know, this song is the first song that made me cry immediately.
Thank you Calum
I love you.
Beautiful emotional ur songs so amazing n ur strong n Brave.
Holy crap. So far, all my boys haven't had to deal with this. But this song just touched me. I cried, and I'm not a crier. That was beautiful Calum.
I'm so inlove with this guy amazing mindset and damn handsome
Gorgeous voice, gorgeous face, very humble man. Welcome to the Family !
He has such sweet soul, I always feel his emotion in his songs. Love him
I LOVE this guy. This song is one of the most beautiful, touching songs I've ever heard. A lot of his songs seem like he's telling my own story.... he's so amazing.
So Beautiful 👌💯
We will always be here for you my superstar..my favourite no1 male artist with the golden n powerful voice ever ❤❤❤😍😍😍💜💜💜💙💙💙💙💙🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤❤
He makes the same reaction every time he sings. Thank you calum for being an inspiration for all
Callum Scott, you’re such an inspiration! Please release this song! I can totally relate to this song. Thanks so much!❤️❤️❤️
this song is so amazing! I have rewatched Calum's audition for BGT so many times because it is just so good, and now this song!! I know from personal experience how hard coming out can be, and to have it in a song means so much. Thank you.
Calum, you don't have to apologize for who or what you are brother. You're a wonderful caring young man with a gift for singing. God bless you.
@Calum Scott, I'm 66 years old Calum, I have always believed in live and let live. You will always have my love and support.
@Calum Scott eadesmargie@gmail.com
You are amazing!!! You have no idea how much you have helped me and my Son spiritually!! God had me find you and GOD! ARE you are my REASON FOR LIVING. I can feel your soul! You make me unbelievably happy!
Heavenly Voice .
Calum scott going to shine soon.
I’m blown away! Absolutely heart warming and beautiful. Oh and his voice is so good.
I love how the pianist immediately got up and hugged him
I hope calum Scott sees this. Calum im 55 years old and son i have to say, straight or gay, bent or crooked, you have got to be in my opinion one of the best singer song writers of your generation. This song, no matter what is beautiful b and i think will help so many young men and women who are gay and having trouble identifying with themselves and not knowing how to tell peopleb especially thier parents. I am not gay but if i had a son that was i would want him to be like you. And by the way, those friends that turned thier back on youb were never your friends and your better off not having them in your life. Calum thank you for your music and i hope you come to the states soon, would drive 5000 miles to see you in concert. God bless you son and keep the songs coming
I Love u so much Calum im your avid fan from Philippines but I'm here in Riyadh now..still watching..keep safe
This song brought me to tears 😭. It was just like my son telling me that he was gay. All I said was no wedding and grandkids. Cause they couldn’t be married then. No his partner is my son, I treat him no different. I love them no matter what.
Thank you
This was so amazing... I loved the song, your voice, your lyrics and your story. This is such an awesome song especially to a gay man still in the closet... This song has so much meaning and I truly feel so blessed I heard it. God bless you Calum on your journey through life, you're an inspiration!
Hey, so nice to see you here :)
Hey, so nice to see you here as well :')
Why are you still in the closet? Be free.
Venod Rampersad, Everyday I want to come out and tell my parents and my family, who I am, that I'm gay, but they are very conservative and homophobic... Even as a 32-year old man I am petrified of doing this and of how my parents will react. You don't know how much I wish I could be free. That's why I watch this song everyday, to feel what it would be like to come out and having a loving response: "I love you no matter what, I just want you to be happy and always be who you were. She'd wrap her arms around me, saying 'Don't try to be what you're not', because I love you no matter what"... 😢
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This was beautiful! Add it to the list of reasons why i love him! Authentic, caring and talented. Thank you for sharing this!
Your so handsome! Your my favorite singer! I Never had a relationship with my father! His way of loving is sick! I had handicapped children & he disowned me when I needed him!
Sandrakirtley64@gmail.com
This might be one of my favorite songs now.
Calum Scott
I am your avid fan in Philippines.
Rex Rejuso same here 🙌
Same.
Rex Rejuso same 😎
Sana mag concert siya dito
Same here! And mas lalo ko na syang love ngayon dahil sa mga coming out songs niya 😊
Every time i watch this I get goose bumps! So powerful and so beautifully written!
How are you doing
This is the only song that can make me cry everytime
Calum is such a sweetheart
the perfect example of motherly love...no matter what the subject, just love your babies xo
So beautiful, tears streaming. I wish everyone was excepted with love, for who we are as people. Love is everything.
This is so inspiring I literally cried when I saw this performed live at a pentatonix concert this year
We still do love you Calum regardless your sexuality. You're a person, a beautiful person with angelic voice.
I absolutely loved that song
You truly are a blessing to this crazy world full of hate and prejudice people. I LOVE this song. I forwarded it to my son who is also gay. I found out in a crazy way, through a meeting with someone I went to school with whom my son was having some issues with. I asked him AFTER the meeting why he never told him and his response completely broke my heart, he said he was afraid that I wouldn’t love or accept him and that I would kick him out of the house. I told him exactly what your parents told you Calum, I LOVE YOU NO MATTER WHAT!!! I ALWAYS have and I ALWAYS will, NO MATTER WHAT!! He is my oldest, but he will always be my baby boy. We are the best of friends, and if/when he falls in love with that special someone, I will continue to love him and his love, NO MATTER WHAT!!! Absolutely beautiful song that moved me to tears. ❤️
I'm knew from the first moment I saw you walk out to stage on your Audition! I falling in love with you be fore you started to sing!! I will love you always Scott Calum!