Ben Platt - carefully [Official Audio]

[@urielp6816]

Lyrics I always found it funny That your favorite part of a movie Was trying to guess the end before I could I should have seen it coming But I got so lost in the story It was over long before I understood And I can't stop your storm from rollin' in And wrecking things But shelter me until it's through And all this time you've had a gentle way of holding me So could you please release me that way too 'Cause it's okay to say goodbye Some things live, but all things die And I can let go of all of the things I hoped we'd be And I don't need the reasons why 'Cause we both know how hard wе tried If coming apart and breaking my heart is what you need Brеak it carefully, break it carefully Well don't you think it's funny? That I'm asking you for your mercy After all the nights you asked me for a dance I guess I'm kinda lucky That we got so close to the real thing When so many never even get the chance And I can't stop your storm from rollin' in And wrecking things But shelter me until it's through And all this time you've had a gentle way of holding me So could you please release me that way too? 'Cause it's okay to say goodbye Some things live, but all things die And I can let go of all of the things I hoped we'd be And I don't need the reasons why 'Cause we both know how hard we tried If coming apart and breaking my heart is what you need Break it carefully I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly If coming apart and breaking my heart is what you need Break it carefully, break it carefully

[@7Mohua]

😍✨✍️🎶❤️👌

[@alaynamonroe9682]

All of the lyrics Ben sings in all his songs, hit me so hard, and they are almost all relatable in some way

[@ruthiehensh]

They hit you like a ton of bricks

[@alyssacoulter4361]

So true

[@damiandavis4831]

"some things live but all things die." holy....what a crazy philosophical line, yet so understated....so glad I found this artist!

[@bonbon0416]

So good, I agree!

[@derrickhart1185]

The way the words just hit the feels triggering memories and emotions good grief

[@khanyibanda2333]

Am saying 🤗

[@SenatorLeiaOrganaSolo]

God, this album is sit in the driveway and keep listening good.

[@kathrynbravard6756]

Love that description. So true

[@cocolemon8942]

This album and God what I need the most right now. 😭❤️

[@bonbon0416]

"I could leave all this behind me if I could remember you kindly." 3:32 I have never before seen this written down or said aloud, but it is the answer to a riddle I have wrestled with my whole life. Thank you, Ben Platt.

[@DarynAlsup]

I was in love with my best friend, and we got engaged, and spent two thirds of our lives together, and having pushed so far into life together... I can say that this hits me in a different way. When we buried him, the storms that came were strong, and unknown. Situations and words spoken that you can't see coming until they're here and you're feeling them inside, and no one else knows the "this" but you. There are no words for what I went through, what we went through, or what I have yet to go through - but this is very close - so thank you for this. It's a cold pain that we will all know in our lives. To let go and feel a cold wind blow. In life - always a season - I have known them all. Somethings live and somethings die. Thank you.

[@theoneandonlydrowlf819]

I'm so sorry. I hope you're doing better. ❤️

[@jordyn150]

Sending love 🖤🖤

[@martijnyc]

I have been where you are and understand how the storms can buffet you incessantly. The cold wind that you speak to blew my life helter skelter when my husband died. Cling to your memories and the love and that wind will not blow you away. Sending love.

[@DarynAlsup]

@@martijnyc Thank you for your kindness. Your words touched my soul.

[@Marco_Fabian37]

This brought tears to my eyes. I know your pain so well. I lost my partner of 15 years earlier this year. I went through it with him until his last days. It’s like being in a nightmare you can’t escape. But with time comes some relief. Still can’t believe his gone.❤️‍🩹 Also, love that lyric, “Something’s live but all things die.” Very true ❤️

[@eleztigarcia]

not me crying to this song when I've never been in a relationship

[@leah271]

@@augustfinfinger3450 me too 😂😭

[@daisy.0.0]

Literally me 😂

[@spacer91]

Same, literally same

[@ThisIsNoahHii]

me toooo

[@trinitychatman8390]

Me all the time

[@aar_noel334]

i fell in love with Ben Platt's voice ever since I learned about dear Evan Hansen im so proud of how far he has come

[@ethanjames3808]

me too

[@morgan_c]

I haven’t cried *this* hard to a song in a long, long time.

[@BillBennettYoga]

Ditto

[@nox_cadit]

I feel you...

[@Marco_Fabian37]

Same his falsetto hits straight to the heart

[@SamanthaGibbs-kk4wm]

shut up morgan

[@moirasison]

I am happy right now in my relationship with my girlfriend but this song makes me feel like I should not be happy at all. You're making me cry like a baby, Ben! The lyrics are so sad and heartbreaking but I do love the melody. Way to go in making me feel mixed emotions.

[@steph8842]

"... If breaking my heart is what you need... Then break it carefully." Danm That got me.

[@addisonmiller5244]

Ben, you've done it again.

[@SenatorLeiaOrganaSolo]

Ben always catches me off guard with his beautiful lyrics and leaves me in a puddle of tears. Just gorgeous.

[@ezequielcaballero6800]

Hands down the best song of the album

[@jamesleffler2691]

That Ben Platt is so talented, guy's got a gift!

[@ItzNikoWolf]

Yay!!!! It’s Ben!

[@moonchild796]

This is a fucking masterpiece!

[@lauracasey.25]

Thank you Ben for this masterpiece of an album

[@HS-bs1pv]

Why does this kinda remind me of Hurt Me Once? Dang it Ben, stop hurting me

[@jahmyamoody3494]

My exact thoughts when I first listened to it.

[@ozofri8755]

Im in my dream relationship, Im with my amazing fiancé, I could never look back and Im living my dream life. But this song is so beautiful that it throws me back for a bit to someone who hurt me that way, and these lyrics are healing my past. You're the best, Ben. Thank you for your music

[@kathrynbravard6756]

Congrats to you ♥️

[@church48]

Rest in peace to the lost lovers and friends ❤️

[@ruthiehensh]

Well done, Ben. You manage to pull out everything that i left bottled up inside.

[@andyl.8639]

Fav track off Reverie.

[@markellemcfarlane2865]

Yessss😭😭😭😭 “break it CAREFULLY”

[@Monileak4]

I feel like this is a response to "I wanna love you but I don't"

[@josephlim6854]

Yes!!! His version of TS’s August.

[@tayuibea7144]

I'll never not be thankful for u Ben Platt You're a real blessing Thank you

[@6734Always]

I wish this had been available a year ago when I just couldn’t find the words. Beautiful, Ben.

[@rgorskic]

I always found it funny That your favourite part of a movie Was trying to guess the end before I could I should have seen it coming But I got so lost in the story It was over long before I understood And I can't stop your stone from rolling in And wrecking things But shelter me until it's true And all this time you had a gentle way of holding me So could you please release me that way too? 'Cause it's okay to say goodbye Some things live, but all things die And I can't let go Of all of the things I hoped we'd be And I don't need the reasons why 'Cause we both know How hard we tried If coming apart And breaking my heart is what you need Break it carefully Break it carefully Well don't you think it's funny? That I'm asking you for your mercy After all the nights you asked me for a dance? I guess I'm kinda lucky That we got so close to the real thing When so many never even get the chance And I can't stop your stone from rolling in And wrecking things But shelter me until it's true And all this time you had a gentle way of holding me So could you please release me that way too? 'Cause it's okay to say goodbye Some things live, but all things die And I can't let go Of all of the things I hoped we'd be And I don't need the reasons why 'Cause we both know How hard we tried If coming apart And breaking my heart is what you need Break it carefully I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly Oh, I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly If coming apart And breaking my heart is what you need Break it carefully Break it carefully

[@edenbee1446]

im crying

[@BillBennettYoga]

I went through a horrific break up last year. I’m also a covid icu nurse and I’ve put over 300 people in body bags since last December. I work for a crisis staffing company so we go into the worst scenarios. I’m actually packing to go to Mississippi for 4 weeks to work. I’ve never been scared to go to work before. Part of me is scared I’ll never come back one day from an assignment. So I’ve been pretty emotional lately. I’ve been doing a lot of yoga and I hired a life coach to help me get through the next 4 weeks. But with the breakup and now seeing so many younger people die , and not seeing an end to this. it’s taking its toll on me. So I had to put off listening to this new album. I had a feeling it would stir my emotions up. I decided tonight while I packed was the night. I was all good until this track. Lol. Jesus Christmas , just when I think he cannot get more talented. He proves me wrong. These lyrics triggered wounds I thought I healed. I had to sit on the floor to finish listening. “ I can't stop your stone from rolling in.. And wrecking things But shelter me until it's through And all this time you've had a gentle way of holding me So could you please release me that way too?” “I could leave all this behind me If I could remember you kindly” I’m speechless. This is not even a song. It’s medicine. Medicine that will make many of us feel the pain people have caused us. I’m also a personal trainer. So I see it all the time. Hurt people bury the pain with sugar , alcohol , drugs and hook ups. Constantly numbing themselves. And if they don’t snap out of it. It kills them. They completely self destruct themselves because feeling the pain is just too much. I see in the eyes on my patients all the time. Unresolved fear and pain I had a patient weeks ago grab my hand as she was going to go out to hospice. She grabbed my hand one morning and said “ Bill …. Did you ever see the movie gremlins “. I replied with “ yes “. She then says “ what happens when a gremlin sees sunlight ?” I replied with “ they died “ She then said “. Honey I can see that pain all over your face. He really did a number on you … ( yes she said he ) I’m sorry you are hurting so much. please don’t go through your life like that. Feel the pain. Cry. Put it in the sunlight ….. “ I started sobbing at work. I was like great. My masculine charade here is shattered. She then said “ life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer you get to the end. The faster it gets. We laughed. I thought I had worked through most of it but after listening to this track. I guess not. I seriously doubt Ben reads these. But if there is a chance you do … Ben I knew this album would be great but it’s way more than I expected. It truly is a piece of art. The Imogen Heap King Of The World Intro, Interlude and outright is brilliant. It gives the album a great vibe. You’re not following anyone’s path. You’re creating your own That is what art should be. You have been labeled in the industry as “ Broadway “ and type casted as such. That’s not a bad thing. But so many get stuck in a pigeon holed. In a time where many artists focus on a hit single then fill the album with crap b sides… You really went above and beyond here and created something cathartic. If you’re a. Fan , you have to listen to the album from start to finish. If you don’t. That s like going to see a Van Gogh showing and looking at one painting and leaving. Bought VIP seats in orlando to see you. Double thinking it now. Being a 6’1 225 pound guy crying his eyes out will be embarrassing as hell Thank you for making me feel something again. I should be happy to be sad right. 🙏🏻🙄🏋️‍♀️ Bill Bennett

[@martijnyc]

That was an amazing comment! Thank you for taking care of the sick and dying. I cannot imagine how awful it must be to live through all of that. Enjoy the album and please stay safe.

[@BillBennettYoga]

@@martijnyc ❤️

[@semigeek333]

Ben’s voice is so so warm that it caresses the heart.

[@melodythomasmusicstudio]

A month ago, my boyfriend and I got into our first big fight after 2.5 years. He was gone for a day. I heard this song for the first time that day and it hit hard. We’ve been struggling for most of the pandemic, so I’ve absolutely entertained the possibility that it wouldn’t work… I envisioned we would decide we were too different and couldn’t make it work, we would cry a lot, and we would go our separate ways. But when he came back the next day, we had a really good talk. I played him Grow As You Go. He cried. I cried. There has been a lot more positive in our lives since then. Things seemed to be looking up. Then today I went to run a quick errand and when I came back, he was gone. I was very concerned. He showed up about an hour later, sweaty and panting. He took my hands and told me he’d been moving things into a new apartment. A new apartment he got without telling me the night we had our big fight. And then led me on in ignorance for a month while he signed a lease and accumulated new things for his new apartment. Breakups are always sad, but I never envisioned being hurt like this.

[@martijnyc]

Ouch! What a jerk. You will come through this.

[@tylerfortier9394]

I am... so sorry. It's awful that people can be so cruel. Whenever things like this happen to me, I always seem to find myself in music, in some way, shape, and form. Whether that be writing, singing, playing, or even just listening, the freedom (for me) that comes with music will always more than any other freedom. Life is beautiful, sweets. You just have to find the right people to stay in it. You'll love, you'll lose, but you WILL live, and you will find those people. It may take a while to get over the feelings you're feeling right now, and that's understandable, and perfectly okay. Find someone that is going to tell you everything, no matter the seriousness. Find someone that respects the way you feel, and (metaphorically speaking) someone whose hands are a perfect fit for your heart. That's very important, and there is someone out there like that, waiting for someone exactly like you. You will get through this. When you get back to dating, you're not going to want to. You're going to be scared because you don't want to get hurt like this again, and that's okay. "No pain, no gain" is a very real concept. You will emerge from this as a better, kinder, and stronger woman. Until you're ready to date again, focus on you for a bit. Character development is key! You are loved, and you have people to turn to who will listen, and welcome you with open arms. Go to them if you need to talk to someone. You're going to get through this, I promise. ❤‍🩹

[@taylorcillessen1658]

I cried reading this. You didn’t deserve that no matter what was said in the fight. That was unnecessarily cruel and painful. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know you are not alone and if Ben Platt helps you get through your pain, I’m glad. You are strong and beautiful and you can do this. I may not know you but I’m rooting for you to get past this in positivity. You are loved. Lift your head up you marvellous stranger!!!❤️‍🩹💕

[@karlahurtado586]

Help I’m crying

[@jasondhof]

Hugs!

[@Pretty_Boy_Music]

Favorite song from the album tbh. Just- I...... mmmmmmmmmsogood

[@hennybeee]

Nothing but love for Bens music 🎶💯❤️

[@thesamarashow2142]

this song!!!!! I can't stop crying!!! It moves me!!!

[@totah_]

No but I literally need help for how much obsessed i am over this song please!!

[@MeAnINFP]

❤ my intuition knew I needed this song before it even happened. Thank you Ben Platt.

[@leah271]

This one pulls on the heart strings 🥺❤

[@shannonhering1567]

Sometimes the hardest part of a broken heart is not knowing where to put the memories. “I could leave all this behind me. If I can remember you kindly.” Repeats it over and over in desperation. Wow Ben! Nailed it!

[@bonbon0416]

So totally agree with everything you wrote!

[@shannonhering1567]

@@bonbon0416 Thank you, Jill. 💟☮️

[@eddiemartulin3422]

CRYINGGGGGG

[@derrickhart1185]

It's as if my heart learned to sing how it feels sometimes. Ben is amazing yee yee

[@bartob.comedy]

Your music is magical Ben, From walking me through breaking up with the one I thought was the one, to helping me feel closer to my grand mother, you have a special place in ,y heart and I can't stress how much I love you.

[@bellajones7547]

Beautiful

[@sadikbeee]

god, this is beautiful! i’m bawling my eyes out

[@mcd_v25]

Getting chills while holding back tears. So beautiful

[@Sershv18]

OMG THANK U, I LOVE U SO MUCH BEN

[@lourivalflores3375]

Muito bom!!!! estava sentindo falta de musicas dele!!

[@alicenham]

This is gorgeous. Ben at his best

[@rydhwan]

Music is so powerful sometimes, I nearly broke down in a Cafe just hearing the part, "I could leave all this behind me, if I could remember you kindly". It felt much even going back and listening again 😮😯

[@franciscare284]

MASTERPIECE

[@nobisuke3008]

If coming apart and breaking my heart is what you need, break it carefully 😭😭😭😭

[@lindsayh8374]

Stunning

[@anniebannani6985]

this song man, i honestly relate it to my depression and my relationship happieness... its like, oh my god i cried healing tears to this song so many times

[@7Mohua]

Touching my heart. 💖🎧✨🎤🎶💙💙💙🔥👌 I praise your musical talent and I absolutely love this music album 'Reverie'. 🎧✨🎤🎶🎵👌 Much love to Ben Platt. ✨🙂💖

[@siriusgray]

Honestly one of his best songs to date. This one is a real teal jerker but so, so beautiful

[@alstrickland11]

My favorite off of Reverie ❤️

[@zeenoyb]

The problem with breakup songs when you're the one who walked away is that you hear it and think, damn, this would be perfect for her to listen to. I'm a broken person, too broken for a person like you, MJ and I'm sorry. I have to heal and I have to do it on my own before I hurt anyone, again. I know that, now. Thank you for caring about me for a little while, you were good to me 🤍

[@kathrynbravard6756]

Feeling you situation Zee. Best wishes on your journey

[@zeenoyb]

@@kathrynbravard6756 thnx, same to u 🤍

[@sylvielane7333]

Sing to me instead vibes 💗

[@memo9]

so, so, so beautiful.

[@martijnyc]

Realized tonight that this is my favorite on this album. It really focuses on his voice unlike most of the others. It so moves me.

[@emmalourido8595]

BEEEEEEEEN 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I AM SPEECHLESS

[@johnbass2158]

I get chillbumps listening to this. It’s so warming.

[@jasondhof]

Oh... this hit so hard. Stopped me in my tracks. If Ben does a video of this with him crying in it I'll die.

[@bonbon0416]

When he cries in "Grow As We Go," it kills me in the best way possible.

[@juanjuarez6724]

Hits as hard as all his songs do. Amazing

[@sarabolivar6026]

I'm so proud of you Ben!

[@wilfredocalderon5257]

Decir adiós y dejar ir es lo más difícil! Pero en ocasiones es lo que se requiere para ser feliz y ver feliz a la persona que sueltas, dolerá un tiempo pero luego veras con claridad que era el paso que faltaba para seguir vivos! ❤

[@carlosmartinezplaza]

Wow, just wow 💔

[@GHL03316]

I Love this so much,I have tears in my eyes.😢😭❤

[@korinav]

You're insane ben

[@nininsleunam7352]

Easily one of my favorites from this album!!! Not to mention all of them are my fave 😂. That feeling when you can't choose one. This is unfair haha!

[@saulnavyr]

TE AMO♥

[@irosewood5009]

I love this song with all my heart

[@theahaberman8189]

Mmmkay, I've been listening to this song on a loop all morning, and YE GODS I am a wreck.

[@kathrynbravard6756]

Hug

[@theahaberman8189]

@@kathrynbravard6756 Thank you. :) Still listening to it. Still a wreck. How does Ben do it?

[@larenenina1441]

I have not been in relationship in my life before but i will make sure in my future life if i get my heart broken i came to listen to ben again

[@johnthegreek5836]

Damm what a heart wrenching song but Ben is awesome

[@sarabolivar6026]

I love this

[@lktrdw]

Love this song.

[@ilurvsharrypotter]

Wow 💜

[@joelcrz2367]

Llorando x3

[@xiaori1755]

my favorite in this album

[@SEACRUZNY]

Lovely

[@daisy.0.0]

I'm crying

[@KiiSimplyMe]

i simply love this song. thank you.

[@monicafelix8935]

my favorite song

[@delancy5427]

love u

[@joaocampelo3725]

One of my favorite of the album 🥺❣️

[@obstinadoeinvestidor]

Simplesmente a melhor!!!

[@emmydanger5678]

The fact that this heart wrenching break up song that is, genuinely, making me cry, came from this happily engaged man is wild Congrats Ben, never stop making beautiful music

[@ThisIsNoahHii]

i love this so much

[@bymisel6457]

absolutely love the song!

[@Str8UpFax]

Usually an album has only one or two memorable songs, this one had at least 4.. good shit ben

[@jordyn150]

The beginning sounds like FINE LINE!! Bro if Harry and him collaborate one day I’d die because my life would be complete

[@benny569]

OMGGGG YESS

[@ammonphung9844]

"Some things live, but all things die..." R.I.P Dry eyes

[@kathrynbravard6756]

Thanks for the laugh. I needed it after listening to this all day 😂

[@alphie7301]

🥺 am not crying but I need a million hugs

[@k.d.m83]

🫂 here's one!

[@colleendarocha4569]

My heart 😭

[@jei-1335]

amazing

[@surajitkhanra6046]

found this song today around 12 in the noon and got my heart broken carefully around 3 in the afternoon 🥰💔 so here i am revisiting the song trying to hold my tears back.

[@ragonoga]

This is so good!

[@kimo.777]

I don’t think it’s healthy how obsessed I am with this song.. like who hurt me?