Ben Platt - Hurt Me Once [Official Audio]

[@leighbesstoad]

As gut-wrenching as this song is on the album, in concert it is absolutely devastating. Just sitting on a stool with the spotlight, pouring his soul out. 3,200 people totally quiet as Ben sings of betrayal and heartbreak. No theatrics, just the voice and the lyrics. The power in simplicity was on full display. Ben, you were absolutely incredible.

[@billmarshall5040]

Floyd T That should be the video.

[@goriantheboi8044]

"if I had it my way, I'd be kinder than you. " That line has so much emotion it hurts

[@macm.3889]

I hadn’t even dated this kid, just had a crush that went away in two weeks. We became good friends for like eight months, I trusted this kid, and was grateful he had accepted me. This year, two weeks into the school year he flat out ignored me, as in I’d be having a conversation with two people he’d join, and only have a conversation with them, I didn’t exist, he bumped into me which I don’t care about, but he looked up, saw it was me and turned away, that kind of ignored. Turns out he felt it was “too much effort to keep up our friendship” so thought it would just be kinder to talk less so I would “see that we were drifting apart” I think I’m writing this song now. That’s how a lot was phrased, but on an alternate side, I’m too patient, he’s too awkward, thinks he’s better than me(implied that I hinder his chances at getting in kahoots with the seniors) I’m still a bit furious, feel like an idiot too, aand, I have to be stand partners with him in Orchestra. It was mutual the last month of the school year that people were kind of pushing us together more than we’d like, but THAT was his solution... just that.

[@zephyr4648]

Mac M. Awwwwww I wish you the best of luck and I’m sorry that happened to you😢

[@macm.3889]

Caroline Yurkutat aww, thank you. That’s so sweet. I’m less hurt now, and I’ll see what comes next. It’s still unfortunate, but at least we can be civil

[@zephyr4648]

Mac M. That’s good❤️

[@ryanmartin3012]

Mac M. You are worthy of love ❤️

[@fukutaichou1903]

I think we just found our king of sad songs for 2019

[@trinhnguyen-fy3xj]

I don’t know what you’re talking about, he’s been the king of sad songs ever since “Dear Evan Hansen”

[@אופקשריסט]

@@trinhnguyen-fy3xj totally

[@andpeggy5693]

Not for 2019 but *for forever*

[@victoriaalexis1001]

2020 also*

[@wrenbaker9521]

@@andpeggy5693 Hamilton fan in a DEH comment... Don't worry... You will be found...

[@savanna9707]

I'm sure it was nothing But you never used to bring somebody else along Used to be our thing Going to a movie, then we wander home All these little landmines All these little things that one can read two ways Like when you take every call outside Seems that I've forgotten how to read your face But I know you too well to get it wrong If you have to hurt me, hurt me once If you have to end it, get it done You have all these choices, I have none You're all that I have to lose Couldn't hurt you if I wanted to I've decided on you If you keep it going Then one by one, the memories will start to blur You'll ruin the good ones But I guess my photo album's none of your concern Don't humor me with kindness There's nothing kind about a hundred small betrayals If you love me at all, you'll kill it now If you have to hurt me, hurt me once If you have to end it, get it done You have all these choices, I have none You're all that I have to lose Couldn't hurt you if I wanted to I decided on you, I've decided on you And if I'm disappointed It's 'cause you're not the person I knew If I had it my way, I'd be kinder than you I'm sure I'll forgive you, and soon I'm ashamed that I'm proud of it, too I decided on you

[@mementomori502]

thank chuuu

[@aidenagostinelli7304]

People who take the time to type these out literally deserve the entire world

[@roxanneeinflied5673]

I think he sings "I'm ashamed but I'm proud of it too" in the last sentences

[@swiftismymum4544]

Ty ❤,

[@emmasutherland5177]

This comment is copied!!!! Ben platt wrote it originally!!!! (Jk)

[@millermania4801]

Changing lives through song, this man is a blessing to thousands

[@avadelarosa6839]

Miller Mania, You misspelled millions

[@patrickcortis4910]

@@avadelarosa6839 You misspelled the entire world

[@nicolebenitez3824]

@@patrickcortis4910 you misspelled the entire galaxy

[@kobinambeah7947]

@@nicolebenitez3824 you misspelled the entire universe

[@whofuckinfarted]

You misspelled the entire heavens

[@millermania4801]

“You are all that I have to lose... couldn’t hurt you if I wanted to” Love is sometimes the only thing we have... love it and hold it close

[@caylisto11]

Amen.

[@nerdlol4564]

Has anyone here ever had a friendship break up? (I hope not, they suck) This song tho, its litarly how I fell going through this, Thank you for this feels trip Ben.

[@levimckinley5822]

Nerd Lol it hurts so so unbelievably badly. We were so close and she just left. My best friend. I miss her so so much, and that is why I’m here

[@siennawier5399]

My best friend just told me she didn’t love me any more (I feel so broken)

[@khalilyousfi367]

I lost my 2 of my close friends and my love. I slipped up once and they've holded grudges since. It hurts so bad knowing I caused all this to myself. Knowing that I'm the problem makes me doubt me entirely. It's the worst feeling.

[@siennawier5399]

Khalil Yousfi I’m so sorry it hurts so much when someone you cared for with all your heart just does look at you the way they used to

[@khalilyousfi367]

@@siennawier5399 100%. It makes you feel like you was doing something wrong the entire time. It makes you feel that you changed and your the cause of this problem. Kills my insides out tbh. Haven't been able to sleep since. I go to school everyday to see there faces and I know they are masking there feelings with smiles. They don't speak to me and I just feel alone now. I'm lost and I just want time to go back to when the feelings started. When everything was still rosy, to a time where problems didn't exist and love was blinding. But sadly I have to accept that that will never be the case. :(

[@natalietatenda6725]

This hit me on my soft spot...I can’t stop 😭 When he sang “ you have all these choices,I have none...you are all I have to lose...I decided on you❤️

[@katiacain3952]

I died when he said that

[@hannahflade1648]

This album is the best thing in 2019

[@wickyhendy74]

I couldnt agree with you more, save for , in my opinion, Mariah Carey's latest 'Caution'. i am so happy for Ben! He has arrived!

[@shadowqueen1735]

I agree with this so much!!

[@zoeisamess895]

AKA the only good thing.

[@ajparadise6649]

Best thing so far in 2021 too.

[@novaraen]

This album is the best thing in 2021

[@lucyrain9621]

I don't think I can put into words how much I love Ben Platt, his voice, and everything he represents. I love all his songs. The pure raw, emotion value. He's so human, a rare thing. I just- I want him to be okay. And I want him to know that. You know? God. I'm writing a paragraph again, aren't I? I know I'm late. But. We're here, Alright? You have a bigger impact on people then you realize. This goes for everyone reading the comment. Love you.

[@billmarshall5040]

It’s a good paragraph! Ben is a special soul!❤️

[@lucyrain9621]

@@billmarshall5040 indeed

[@gabrielapacheco4155]

Siento exactamente lo mismo. Me llegan al alma sus canciones.. Lo miro y siento lo buena persona que es, tan profundo, tan humano.

[@jilllivingston7935]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR MARCH 29TH FOR FOREVER AHHHHH

[@hannahflade1648]

Haha. I see what you did there ;)

[@amberbluefire6326]

This......is......so amazing. It's like...saying "If you're going to string me along then leave me already. I don't want to keep falling for someone as amazing as you if you can't share the same feelings as mine. I don't regret anything with you, but please don't string me along." It's also saying that if it comes to that decision they'll forgive them and accept it.

[@alexagreen4089]

I currently feel like I'm losing my best friend and also control of anything in my life. Its scry how emotionally depending on others I am. this album is how I cope

[@CAASi-The-Artist]

Alexa Green You got this Alexa, I believe in you💙

[@beepbeepeddie8010]

hhhhhh same my best friend broke up with me

[@stephpiano2908]

The Chasing Cars vibes are really strong in this one ("if you have to end it"/"if I lay here")

[@agalyakotigala3909]

He’s even laying on the floor just like in chasing cars

[@jasonstamp10]

😭 If you have to hurt me Hurt me once. If you have to end it Get it done." 😭

[@Alex-mi7nm]

Never clicked so fast and yelled at the same time. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@eatjinandopenyourrice2236]

Your profile picture is my homescreen wallpaper lol

[@dreamwxrker]

this is the first song...... and im already crying,,,, this isn’t fair🥺

[@georgesbleps897]

*Theres so many songs to listen to and so many tears to wipe*

[@amc8423]

My boyfriend just broke up with me and he isn't being completely honest with me why he is, this song is everything I feel. Its better to be honest and heal than to lie and keep lying.

[@afvp9586]

"You have all these choices, I have none" makes me cry

[@myra7011]

“But I guess my photo album’s none of your concern” I’ve heard this lyrics a bunch of times but for some reason today it made me start sobbing in the car on the way home.

[@katiebauer9505]

pov: your music taste is phenomenal

[@chapps.6891]

omg i was so hyped at the beginning but now i'm???? crying????

[@madisonjohnson1923]

"If you love me at all, you'll kill it now.." OMG STOPP IM CRYING "You have all these choices, i have none.."

[@billmarshall5040]

Madison Johnson 😭😭😭

[@mariellaticoras8524]

😥😢😢😢

[@gracecuti8043]

“…And if I’m disappointed it’s cause your not the person I knew” ouch, hit to close to home

[@littlemorelela8441]

Small betrayals can hurt more than major ones

[@harrisondoller1809]

Good point.

[@mandyblumenthal2209]

It’s never only once, is it? If only... How beautifully you captured this experience.

[@sharonoshaimba7064]

BEEN WAITING ALL MARCH, EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. FOR THIS ALBUM! YESSSSSS! SO GLAD IT'S HERE AND HERE FOREVERRR!

[@lcrjones5220]

Its here FOR FOREVER

[@jasperanne3280]

hi stranger on the internet have a good day or night drink some water take a deep breath be yourself

[@idk-tq5wc]

Gracias, lo necesitaba (olvidé como responder en ingles, lo siento :( Use the translator if you dont speak spanish)

[@personprobably2140]

Thank you for writing this comment. I had a really bad day, but you helped, so thank you.

[@MiracleWinchester]

I don't know if it's just because of this specific period of my existence but this is my most favourite of the bunch so far.

[@supermojo9672]

Can't believe i already heared the whole album!!! I need more of Ben! Am i a Plattholic ?!

[@Breshwall]

Just when i thought it wouldn't get any better.. Where have you been all my life Ben😭

[@GhostyChives]

How do you manage to find a song that's so perfect for what you're going through right now, all the while not even looking for it? My heart hurts so much.

[@gabmusic2655]

First listening : Nice, but not nice enough Second listening : Oh I'm wrong it's really good ! Third listening : IF YOU HAVE TO HUUUUUUURT MEEEEEEE 😭😭😭

[@lexirose4205]

Get it doneeeee

[@samosullivan1744]

This is my favourite of all his songs! I don’t know why, it just hits such a raw untouched nerve, yet it still manages to leave you feeling a bit better than before you listened to it.

[@amberfaddis3519]

My heart hasn't hurt this much in a long time, but I can't help but love this.

[@ladym2347]

I just want to give everyone a hug now.

[@MrMcMusic01]

This album has basically been on repeat since I bought it, but this song just shakes me to my core.

[@billmarshall5040]

MrMcMusic01 Same here

[@cosmiccurlyq4586]

A week ago, my ex dumped me when I thought I was only reminding him of something. I won't say what it is here because it's very personal and I don't want to put that out on the internet underneath a song I'm listening to to cope, but up until that point, he had spent month after month telling me how much he loved me. The breakup was a week ago, and it still hurts even though I know my life will be better without my ex in it. Shit sucks, but this song somewhat softens the pain. I'm glad for that, at least. Thank you for being here for me when I don't want to bother any of my friends, Ben.

[@lukelai1263]

Just found this song and felt every word, it's tough dealing with someone who doesn't love you anymore but you still love them just like you did before. It hurts. So much pain involved.

[@billmarshall5040]

LUKE LAI This song captures that feeling so well.

[@wintergreen1784]

first listened to this just believing it was soothing. now... literally listening to ALL the lyrics. and it’s genuinely so sad. probably one of the most sad songs I’ve heard

[@georgesbleps897]

S a m e

[@billmarshall5040]

The song captures the feeling so well.

[@simeonismyname]

My goodness, this song hit me like a brick wall all of a sudden. At first I was put off by the off balance melody/rhythm, but on second and third listen I was really able to appreciate all of the decisions made and this is a work of ART!

[@whalienabi]

This is absolutely beautiful. Great job Ben and everyone who worked on this album! I can't wait to see what's next from you! ❤️

[@megansmith2438]

Liking all these before I even listen to them because I know he can not disappoint 😍

[@em-zn3wt]

IM CRYING IM SO PROUD OF HIM

[@Snickie23]

Can't get over how amazing his songs are 😩 so beautiful

[@0.oudrii]

Who's chopping onions on every Ben Platt song ?

[@tomdienstbier49]

I've been ghosted by someone who I thought was my best friend. This song is exactly what that feels like

[@lynpyine2252]

My playlist for tonight is just all the songs by Ben Platt on repeat, period.

[@sandylopez450]

I WASN'T READY FOR THIS TILL TOMORROW! AND NOT EVEN TOMORROW!

[@nothisispatrick1797]

I've never had a relationship, but here I am. Crying about an ex that doesn't exist

[@marsisalien]

I've never been so proud!!! You've come a long way. We love you Ben.❤️❤️❤️

[@zhangvict1]

Thank you so much Ben Platt for releasing an album that so honestly expresses about the emotional and mental difficulties of life in a vulnerable and gentle way and all the thoughts we might think are too silly or shameful to share, something I've never seen another popular artist do like you. Want to hug u.

[@lauren5121]

I CANT TELL IF IM CRYING OUT OF HAPPINESS OR SADNESS

[@haydencrocker4315]

BEN UR THE BEST!!!!!!!!

[@jessbyrnes4637]

Damn what a song Blown away with Ben's voice Sending love from Ireland ❤️

[@vanessab.2386]

OMG HIS VOICE IS SOOOOO GORGEOUS AND AHHHHH

[@emmaa8615]

I needed this. I’ve been pining after a girl for years. It feels like she leads me on, or maybe my understanding of love is just twisted. I know she doesn’t like me that way, though. I sit through her numerous crushes and interests. I even dated her, for a month, about 2 years ago. She broke it off to “get herself together”, ghosted me for nearly half a year, and then, through my constant support and willingness to be friends again, we reconnected and are best friends. Much better friends than we were before we dated. We tell eachother things we tell no one else. I try to be as transparent as possible. Sometimes, I feel like she’s mine. But she’s not, I know she’s not. Her flirtations are part of her personality. Her openness is a result of the work we’ve put into our trust. I connect with her so well, but,, she doesn’t connect with me that way, since she doesn’t love me. Sometimes I wonder if our bond is really as deep as I think, or if I’m just fabricating things and putting in ideas because they connect with me so well and I connect with her so well. I question the correctness of my ability to love quite often. For one, I’m a girl, she’s a girl. That’s gay. I grew up in a very anti-lgbt household. Sometimes, sometimes I believe them. That I’m wrong, that my love is a mental illness, a result of trauma and confusion. That I’m damning myself. I’ve gone through so many forms of denial. I still don’t know what’s true, and it’s really messing up my life. Guilt and worthlessness is a suffocation that follows me around constantly, makes me want to die. I’ve been dealing with those feelings for years now, I even thought I got over the need to die. But then I came to terms with my sexuality, and I was swallowed up again, worse, and I didn’t know how to deal. I blocked everything out, lived in my own world where I thought I was being good, progressing, even if a little. But I’m waking up, now. I’m realizing I’ve been in denial. Everything is falling apart around me, and I no longer have the time to let it slide. I need to change my mentality. I really, really need to learn to love myself again, or I will get nowhere in life, and ultimately kill myself off. I need to be able to think happily, without distractions, just me and my brain. It’s hard, in a whole new sense that I’m learning, but I’m trying. I may have no family I can be real with, no best friend I can talk to because she is part of my struggle, no friends who’d understand, no therapist, but I am trying. I may feel like I’m falling apart every other hour but I’m trying.

[@littlemanwithhat1966]

Oh girly thats awful. That's one of the worst things to experience, living someone who doesn't love you back, and on top of that, living in such a bigoted household that you want to end your life. You're strong, babe, and I promise, if you want to get better, you will. You're gonna get through this. I love you babe, don't give up

[@littlemanwithhat1966]

If you ever wanna talk, I'd be happy to give you my insta if you have one. I know we're strangers, but I know the feeling of wanting to die. So please let me know if you ever want to talk.

[@emmaa8615]

@@littlemanwithhat1966 (ps, im sorry for this sudden rant! you don’t need to read it all if you don’t want to). oh gosh, thank you. so much. your words and kindness really strike me, thank you. i’ve been having a bad day- and for stupid unnecessary reasons, really. i finally passed all my GED tests today, which was really hard for me to do, and yet i feel so empty. passing the GED signifies the end of a huge amount of suffering (i hated high school), and yet i can’t find it in me to be anything more than hallow. i overcome something i’ve feared for years, and yet i still feel as helpless and dumb and useless as when i started. makes me not want to work towards anything else, since all my accomplishments never feel good. i guess, this just proves more what i said in my original comment. i need to learn to love myself and lay with my own brain or i won’t get anywhere.

[@littlemanwithhat1966]

@@emmaa8615 yeah, I completely understand. I get like that sometimes as well, feeling empty though I just achieved something. And don't apologize for ranting, it's fine. I need to learn to love myself more too. I hope you're doing better :)

[@emmaa8615]

@@littlemanwithhat1966 thank you so much for really reading and listening. it makes me happy that there are people who do that for strangers on the internet. its so nice of you to listen to me and not make me feel like my problems are small. and im sorry you can relate. its nice to connect with people that way, but the actual feelings and experiences required to get to that point? those hurt haha. i would love to talk and learn about you? what’s your instagram?

[@RockerChicktv1]

This album is my new depression playlist. Like ugh Ben I can't with these feels! I love this so much!

[@helperwheatley887]

'what if it's us and only us?'

[@kiradietz108]

Helper Wheatley oh crap I’m crying now

[@lydialoglisci3427]

YES I LOVE YOUUU

[@vivianstewart7638]

Only 759 views??????? it’s been almost 30 minutes, THAT CANT BE RIGHT

[@coourtnie]

lovely lovely lovely 💛💛💛

[@federicogonzalezataide7322]

Next single, pleeeeeeeeeease. Ben, you just can't be that awesome. Great music. Thank you

[@laurenzomchek]

Every single song leaves me with so many words to say and yet no possible way to say them. Gosh you're talented. Stay true to you and please keep making music, Ben.

[@phoebealicelamb4460]

Wow that song really be hitting different tonight

[@fernandaletelier3364]

My favorite song of the album

[@brooklynquinn1488]

THIS WHOLE ALBUM SLAPS IT DESERVES SO MUCH MORE VIEWS!!

[@swiftismymum4544]

I C O N I C ❤️

[@willemjewell835]

Wow. This hit so many places. Thank you Ben Platt. Thank you.😭

[@kamillipede]

Wow this song is so beautifully written. The beauty of love and the ugliness of heartbreak.

[@enjolirosewillet4265]

I appreciate his musical authenticity.

[@vivianstewart7638]

Number 5 I’ve listened to, it’s so great WHAT THE HECK YOUR SUCH A GOD

[@abdullatifabdullghafar2252]

The liryres in oll of his song is full of life I can't scap it

[@serezelveydawn]

So beautiful

[@leylarodriguez3512]

Bens voice is just perfection

[@izzym2868]

i just got broken up with a few weeks ago and she told me that she hadn’t loved me for months and it was really painful so this song really reminded me of her at first but its helping me heal now so thank you ben platt❤️❤️

[@davebald8447]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I love your Album....

[@kulufale]

All these songs! Amazingly sad and beautiful❤

[@maealicebaird9561]

This song reminds me of so much sadness and pain I’ve been through but it is still one of my favorites because it lets me reminisce on good times. It’s so beautiful to feel what I thought you never could again. This song gave that to me for 4 minutes.

[@demiiyah8995]

Ben's voice is the most beautiful thing ever 💕💞

[@kaylenh.5589]

Ahhh oh my god more songs to cry to!!!

[@angelabercrombie5765]

I think my heart just finally became whole

[@dreamwxrker]

LEGEND!!!!! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! IM SO PROUD OF YOU, the vocals, the lyrics, I am🥺🥺🥺🥺💕💕💕

[@jazzyb901]

I've never clicked so fast! YAS BEN PLATT. SING TO US

[@nbucwa6621]

I doze off for a minute and Ben drops a new song. Best wake-up ever!

[@nicoleprado5536]

I physically cannot not cry listening to this is crazy

[@katie.ac2021]

I love Ben so much

[@addi0826]

Ben I found you bc of DEH but honestly you are so talented and I know you’ll never see this but you as Evan and you’re songs have helped me through so much and you’re voice is literally gorgeous and I just aushwjjs❤️🙌

[@shelbylee2241]

KING OF MUSIC,,,,,,GRAMMY DESERVING,,,,TAKE MY MONEY

[@nevaehalvarez5590]

A true voice of an angel 🙌💙

[@harmonyfaith2342]

His voice..🔥😍 wow

[@jamesgraham9369]

I'm sad now :-( brought awful memories back but I guess we all go through it.

[@jamesgraham9369]

Nice to see someone else feels like I do about this song, thank you :-)

[@mollypipsqueak]

ITS ALREADY AMAZING

[@jeokerrr9477]

this hits different when ur losing someone

[@billmarshall5040]

jeokerr r Definitely 😥

[@lilliansue6631]

I screeched when I saw the notification!

[@stupididiot3976]

same!!

[@B3nDaHuman]

here before 1000 views

[@rheannlalchan8023]

YEA, JUST CASUALLY BAWLING MY EYES OUT.

[@huxley8671]

*_His songs are so well written, I'm so proud of him_*

[@aster67]

Ok I wasn't ready for the feels but this is what I get