Eric Ethridge - If You Met Me First (Official Music Video)

[@vixievanity595]

I spent 7 years in love with my best friend. I watched him love a girl who didn’t appreciate him at all. But I still smiled and gave him advice when he asked. I still congratulated him on his engagement even though my heart was breaking on the inside. So I moved on. I tried to ignore the pain or the butterflies he gave me. Tried to give my bf my full attention. Tried throwing myself into work. Then like something out of a fantasy that I would run to. We both became single at the same time. And he kissed me. 2 years later. He still my best friend....and I’m so happy to wake up every morning. I don’t regret the years of pain. He was my best friend and we both had our own lessons to learn about ourselves so we could be the best selves we could be for each other

[@seedsofsociety]

Great experience and story. Much respect and love for you Darling.

[@philbrooks2535]

dear , this just happened to me this year , after 37 almost 38 years. and on my part 2 divorces on her part a failed marriage. all happened because of a face book friend request she made to me.. never give up on true love.. sometimes it takes a man a while to realize where he is meant to be..

[@samuelitodiaz419]

Wow what a story you have to tell.

[@dianamarlan4329]

This is so inspiring!💚

[@Procker666]

That's so Rude! i feel you.. I've been in the same situation. being in love with a special friend...

[@jack-ym6ps]

People just dont realise just how heartbreaking this song is. Unrequited love is the worst.

[@harshchopra4968]

Yeah dude very much underrated

[@AG07SC05]

It is 💔😭😔

[@victoriasutton9958]

yes its terrible i have been in love with someone the past 3 years ,i have turned down 8 men as all i want is him,even though he is the other side of the world for the next year,i hope and pray whilst he away he thinks differently towards me.

[@simonzulu4781]

Yeah

[@nitakalisingh9445]

You are right😌

[@AnumitaRoyChowdhary]

We never fall in love with 'the wrong person'...We just fall in love at the wrong time. Love is never wrong, at times it just arrives at the wrong time and leaves us better and shattered at the same time.

[@dahaschwasglernt4387]

Wow great comment

[@AnumitaRoyChowdhary]

@@dahaschwasglernt4387 Thanks😊

[@laoyang3383]

So true. And the person we are ment to be with is broken and will never love again so you just hope to meet him in another life and hopes they will love you.

[@paulmorris9028]

Anumita Roy Chowdhary the timing is hell. The timing , It has wrecked my life.

[@AnumitaRoyChowdhary]

@@paulmorris9028 It's alright, in the end, you will be fine. Hope you have a great time ahead!

[@JET7.]

Some of us have so much love to give but unfortunately it's so hard to find someone who genuinely needs and deserves it.

[@saltyaf1130]

Couldn't have said it any better. Thank you for this comment. That really hit home

[@diddymaina6428]

True @the right time the one who deserves your love will come along

[@mariemarin5347]

Tell it !

[@Crystal-py4db]

Love anyway even when they don't deserve it only shows what they missed out in

[@Crystal-py4db]

They'll thinkk back one day how great it could've been

[@EmotiVox_Ls]

Am I the only one coming here just to browse the comments, (people's stories)? It's much better than movies and drama series 😅. The feelings are stronger because we know that it is reality. Different people with different stories but who share the same thing in the end. that is the beauty of music. Everyone feels like this song was written for them. All simply magnificent

[@janegrey5505]

It just gives more value to the words and it hits differently

[@amyrose6638]

Present

[@Tungsten_86]

Dude if you haven't felt your heart broken into million times, don't dare. I bet even if your a man you'll cry secretly not only us women.✌

[@sunflowersrosieashle]

YES!

[@ryanleyland17818]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 got me here hahahahaha was howling seeing the stories and listening to the tune ... feel like am watching Dear John

[@renisselyann9336]

This song reminds me of the guy I met online. We talked through calls every night, we watched movies through an app. We shared random stories, asked each other how was our day went and we get to know each other. I definitely enjoyed talking with him! I am genuinely happy but then one night, I found out that he already had a girlfriend. I was so confused and sad because I knew I had to do the right thing ㅡ no matter how much I wanted to reply to his chats and to continue our talks I knew I had to stop. It wasn't easy because I got used to him. It wasn't easy to follow your brain while your heart is refusing. The part of the song where "In a different place and time. Maybe in another life. I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked. We never get the chance to try and what makes it worse is you would have loved me if you met me first" hits different. I'm sure we would have worked if you just met me first but fate isn't that fair to us so I guess no matter how hard it is, we have to say goodbye. Thank you for giving me your time every night till morning. Thank you for the trust. Thank you for reminding me to enjoy life and to take a break from academics. You're not just a stranger to me anymore. I'm hurt but I never regret meeting you cause I can definitely say that once in my life, you had made me soo happy and for that I'm thankful ❤

[@MBingham88]

Similar situation met a girl at work gorgeous girl, stunning! Went out once and she had a wonderful time the date night was perfect, and a day later she runs into a guy she had met before, 2 days later they’re in a relationship

[@joebelynpelaez9784]

I hope for the healing of your heart sister. You deserve the best! Don't settle being the second choice. 😘♥️

[@hanninanni3707]

Why didn't you communicate with him? Just genuine interest. Maybe he misses you too but didn't have the courage to reach out to you. If you're fine now, I'm sorry for the confusion this may cause. If you're fine, rather not reach out. Your heart mustn't get broken twice by the same guy. Have a nice dayy :)

[@R3b3lQUEEN]

Yep. So sad but it's better to move on cause in the end you will only get hurt

[@helenhelen4183]

😭yyy same here

[@ashley__c]

0:44 “every time I’m next to you I swear that you can feel it too” 😩❤️❤️

[@msegovia7611]

I agree

[@jaybernardyubokmee323]

Don't deny it you cried when you heard of this..... We all did....❤️😭❤️What a beautiful song.....

[@clarajays]

This song is everything. The moral strenght you must have to stay out of his/her life when you know the one you love is happy with someone else. You're voice is perfect. I love singing this tune 💙

[@ericethridgemusic]

Ciará Castex thank you !!! 🙏

[@thunderbird7936]

Feel u man

[@myphuonghuynhthi1423]

if happy there is no this song ha ha .A regret an unhappy life

[@kclayne7439]

🌹

[@bettymcelhany4434]

You keep it tucked inside and move on !!

[@addman34555]

The lyrics “We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first” really hit close to home right now

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

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[@flaviadias9266]

Lyrics. Why do you look at me like that? Your eyes saying things that they can't take back Feels good, feels right, it don't help Every night when the quiet gets loud Hate that I know what you're doin' right now Your arms around someone else Every time I'm next to you I swear that you can feel it too How long can we do this to ourselves? In a different place and time Maybe in another life I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first I can't even count all the times I've thought About the line I'd never cross But I've crossed that line in my head I can't steal you from somebody else Just to have you to myself My heart don't wanna hear me tell the truth In a different place and time Maybe in another life I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first I'm not hangin' on to hope If you do or if you don't I don't ever wanna know for sure In a different place and time Maybe in another life I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first 'Cause you would have loved me If you met me first Oh, you would have loved me If you met me first

[@Poppydaya]

Flavia ưwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. Aasaww

[@AmandaSmith-yf7ck]

I know u would have loved me if u met me first.....😭

[@adestaarsha]

Flavia Dias thanks 🙏🏻

[@48winnleyjupin82]

Makaseh2

[@bluequeen6887]

😍😍😍💖💯💯

[@robinwest2143]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. It is like it was written for me with the words I have been thinking. I am head over heels in love with the girl that is meant to be my soulmate. And she sadly didn't meet me first. She is with someone who does love her and she is happy. So I will never cross the line but i have crossed it 1000 times in my head. Every night I pray that somehow she will find her way to me. What hurts the most is that I swear she can feel it whenever I am next to her. Maybe one day. But until that day, I will just keep praying.

[@tamarareynolds1326]

Sometimes i can feel someone I love when they r close to me.

[@kateramrattan3838]

Fell in love the first time I listened to it 😍

[@ericethridgemusic]

Thank you !! :)

[@kateramrattan3838]

@@ericethridgemusic ❤ from Trinidad and Tobago

[@Addie2422]

Kate Ramrattan you may have fallen in love with another one first

[@kateramrattan3838]

@@Addie2422 nope this one !!

[@rocsanchez3244]

Good song huh?? Me too.. L.o.l

[@brettw1610]

I fell in love with this woman so hard and fast it was like we were one in the same. We both saw the real person behind all the pain and suffering. To this day I just miss my best friend. She is the most amazing person to ever walk on this plant and I hope she gets everything she deserves because without her for even that brief moment I honestly don't know if I would be here. I highly doubt she will ever see this. But I love you with every fiber in my being and I'll always be here if you ever need anything.

[@araceliramirez1018]

This happened to me just a few months ago. He said, he knows we would be together if we had met first...the song and having those memories made me cry. Beautiful song.

[@ericethridgemusic]

Araceli Ramirez thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

[@SolutionsWithin]

this is baloney. People shouldn't stay with someone they're unhappy with. Shouldn't stay with someone they're not at their best with. Just saying. You shouldn't want to be with someone who doesn't have the guts to follow their heart and be happy. In the long run it's what's best for everyone too. It's not the 1800s. He's also being deceitful. Imagine being his gf/wife!! Just imagine he's out with some other pretty young lady and tells her I would basically rather be with you! Meanwhile she probably thinks she's with the true love man of her dreams. smh Someone much better will come along for you soon. Good luck : )

[@jennifermendez3088]

Yeah, it's a lie girl. The guy I was seeing told me "if only the timing were better we could've been incredible" then be told me he has feelings for someone. They just tell you want they think you want to hear.

[@marinefrod7685]

@@SolutionsWithin 💯💯💯

[@craig9247]

One of the hardest things in life is loving someone who doesn't love you back, or loving someone who isn't in a place to love you back! But every dog has his or her day and love comes around 😊

[@randomcrow521]

This song gives a voice to so many out there in love with someone they can't have ...

[@Tonald_Dramp]

Hello

[@ExtremeJoci]

Two years ago I started dating my best friend. I never thought it would happen. He would always say he wasn't looking for a relationship (it made me upset because I had already fallen in love with him). Then this one summer we stopped hanging out like before and I thought he hated me becasue he started to talk to someone else. Plus, everytime we talked he would mention this person. It hurt me. But I would rather have him be happy. I started talking to someone else too...thing is...I could never get him off my mind. Summer ended and fall came. We had a friendsgiving and before I went home, he gave me a letter. I read it and in it it said he had fallen in love with me. I later found out that the reason he stopped hanging out with me was becasue he was getting confused at what he was feeling towards me. He didn't know what he was feeling haha. But he was talking to that other person to figure it out (lol he's such a dork) We've been friends for about 8+ years and on Nov. 19 we have officially been dating for two years. 💗 I truly love him.

[@abminacia8406]

Aww...so sweet

[@jaxxrr3224]

Best wishes girl!!

[@dr3amcatch3r78]

so sweet....

[@savanahdanica1080]

Im really happy for you guys

[@shiyu6182]

@extremeJoci the same thing is going with me he is not looking for any relationship although before he was in love with me but now whn I started to feel he said this I mean in a indirect way but I knw he has a gf or someone he talks with and I too gonna stop hanging out with him or talking otherwise I'll grow more feelings for him and that will get tougher for me

[@thingswithstephanieying]

There are so many thoughts running through my mind each time I listen to this song. It's always these "what if" parallel lives and all that could have been if only I encountered someone sooner. Thank you for writing such a captivating song that still moves me to this day.

[@rickieblu2598]

"you would have loved me If you met me first" bloodyhell!!! the feelsss!! 😖😖😭😭 nope im not crying its probably the onions

[@alejandrahelland3243]

Happened to me, my fiancé was someone I meet in college my first day and we hung out at school Becoming good friends. I was in a relationship with another guy and he knew and respected it. When I broke up my relationship during my summer vacation from College. No one knew not even my friend who had recently moved away to a different college in a different place. Fast forward to the beginning of the school year and my friend messaged me and asked how things were going and managed to ask about the guy I was seeing. He found out we weren’t together and jumped to the chance, 3 years later and here we are about to get married this summer!

[@gollum19671967]

Aw, so happy for you both.

[@lelosenpai07]

"In a different place in time, maybe in another life... I bet maybe you and I would work..." love is definitely timing. 💕 this song is beautiful. Wonderful job, Eric.

[@gregwalker8678]

Hello

[@rlmathecrazychickenlady4968]

I swear KZbin knows exactly what songs will describe my life perfectly at the time I'm looking for music.

[@hideyspideyownaw]

Meeting him someday would be a dream come true! !! I would love to give him a hug, he deserves it! * sneezes*

[@karolinakudlacz5728]

I met my soulmate when we were both in unhappy relationships. He consoled me every time cried, I gave him advice so he could try and salvage his engagement. We both convinced eachother we were nothing more than friends for years, I pretended seeing him wasn't the best part of my day, I pretended he didn't excite me and make me smile. Long story short, we've been together for over 2 years now and I'm grateful for him every single day...this song reminds me of the heartache I felt and reminds me how lucky I am that we ended up together.

[@WILDFLOWERS3-w9n]

Yr story is very similar to mine I met mine when I was close to 17 I married his best friend he met his current partner ended up W/ her . We are both in unhappy relationships still .ive been in an abusive marriage sense I was 18 Ive been married for 33 yrs now and in love with my soulmate we are both stuck.

[@iRockGamingHD]

I just now heard this song. I met the love of my life junior year of high school(2016). With how many problems I had at home and with family, she was my escape. She put a smile on my face when things weren’t going good. We made each other promises like loving each other forever. We graduated together and it all seemed like a love story you see in a movie. I moved cities to go to school and in search of a better life because I grew up poor. We tried the long distance thing and it worked for a while until it didn’t. We broke up in 2017 then 10 months later we got back together but nothing was the same. I didn’t feel she loved me anymore. We broke up in 2018 and ever since then I have a hole in my heart and every girl i meet i compare them to her and they have never won. Been single for damn near 4 years now but I just know its not a good idea. But I did promise her I’d love her forever..

[@jessicavela8787]

This gives me all the feels lol! And Im happily married 😂. Just says a lot about music and songs. Because if you can connect with people on an emotional level, then you're doing something right! Especially when they don't necessarily relate. This guy is going places!

[@ericethridgemusic]

Jessica Vela thank you ! Some people are I your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime ❤️

[@valerykirilenko7379]

Fuck your “feels.” Maybe if you got a prick stuck in you once in awhile you might not be on here posting this fucking drivel.

[@juliad9947]

I'm happily married, too and this song is fantastic, it makes me very emotional

[@musicsweet2833]

Valery Kirilenko Go read a book, sweets, you’re online too long.

[@robstamania]

Valery Kirilenko 😮

[@user-cq7tl5ue7x]

Beautiful song! I love reading the comments because I can see that this love still exist. Beautiful!

[@gregwalker8678]

Hello beautiful

[@NGlitchesFTW]

I love this song😭 reminds me of this girl i loved and the sad part is she still crosses my mind sometimes🥺

[@katieclark8531]

That's like me and this guy

[@paranormalreality729]

Sounds like me and my Scott, my one and only true love and soulmate! Wish I'd never left Michigan!

[@OfficialYamamoto]

I feel that... This girl named Alyssa crosses my mind every day.

[@raquelmagtibay5410]

😢😢😢

[@jessgasiorowski6990]

No

[@ralphchen21]

This song describes me so correctly. I had a chance to meet this wonderful girl and instantly had a crush on her. And by some miracle she had a crush on me back. I was sure there's sparks and joys everytime we meet but there's nothing more I can do besides having a heartbreak because she already have someone else. I can just pray for her happiness and move on

[@ericethridgemusic]

MultiFiq ❤️❤️

[@kritibhattarai]

This song worth millions and billions of views This is the best song that i got on recommendation from KZbin and i loved it from the day i heard it Heartouching ❤ and heatbreaking 💔

[@SS-zd1wg]

This song sparks every emotion in me and I literally have it on repeat

[@cynthiaradandt7236]

Sometimes you meet them first, and then life happens and you get separated. And when you find them again years later, they already found someone else.

[@wilsonrad9907]

Cynthia Radandt that’s what happened to me but I still have that flame burning for them I can’t seem to move on it sucks wanting someone you can’t have

[@cynthiaradandt7236]

@@wilsonrad9907 yes it does suck wanting someone you can't have.

[@klymrbld]

It sucks 😭

[@cynthiaradandt7236]

@@klymrbld yes it does

[@cynthiaradandt7236]

It also sucks when someone gets so hurt by someone else. So they get scared and run away from someone that really loves and cares about them. And they treat us like they don't mean anything them.

[@kaileighbarger948]

This hits home.. I met a guy.. after a while he became more and more like my best friend.. we were together all the time.. he had a girlfriend at the time so when we hung out she was there took half the time.. after a while I slowly started to fall for him more.. after a while his girlfriend and I became closer and she was like an older sister to me. One day she got super sick.. no one really knew what was wrong but they had to do surgery.. and it was a pretty risky surgery and no one thought she would survive.. so she started saying her goodbyes.. she came to him and I and had this talk... “I can see what you two have is special.. don’t let me ruin that.. you two belong together you both love each other and I can see that I’m not sure if I have much longer after this surgery but I want you two to be happy.. so if you guys want to give it a try go ahead.” Thankfully she made it through surgery.. while she was away him and I started talking and getting closer. Eventually she came back into his life and was basically like “it’s either her or me” he chose me.. I was so happy but she wasn’t.. we dated for about a week and after a while I found out that she had been talking to him behind my back.. making cute little dates and stuff.. he came up to me one day and said “hey, look I’ve been thinking about the decision I made a while back about picking between you two.. idk what to do” anyway.. he chose her.. it would always be her.. sometimes I wonder what it would be like if her and I swapped places.. Him and I don’t talk anymore but Ik he’s happy..

[@andrew_claus]

Im sorry for you but things will get better. It always does.

[@rap1dequal1zer77]

What a wild crazy ride that was I just read. Only time will heal

[@baggytanes6117]

U came in between..

[@natalier1821]

LOVE THIS SONG! His album is amazing! I've played it on repeat. His voice is just incredible.

[@ericethridgemusic]

natalier1821 thank you !!!

[@ericethridgemusic]

natalier1821 THANK YOU SO MUCH !! 😁❤️ you made my day!

[@natalier1821]

@@ericethridgemusic 🤗 you're amazing!

[@NGlitchesFTW]

This song is soo sad but gold at the same time❤️🔥

[@raquelmagtibay5410]

True

[@ices.3003]

Ooo

[@robinschumm3879]

Some girl

[@perseverance5918]

This song is forever a new fav. 💯

[@nitakalisingh9445]

TRUE!!

[@shubhamkadam4578]

If you met me first [Lyrics] Why do you look at me like that? Your eyes saying things that they can't take back Feels good, feels right, it don't help Every night when the quiet gets loud Hate that I know what you're doin' right now Your arms around someone else Every time I'm next to you I swear that you can feel it too How long can we do this to ourselves? In a different place and time Maybe in another life I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first I can't even count all the times I've thought About the line I'd never cross But I've crossed that line in my head I can't steal you from somebody else Just to have you to myself My heart don't wanna hear me tell the truth In a different place and time Maybe in another life I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first I'm not hangin' on to hope If you do or if you don't I don't ever wanna know for sure In a different place and time Maybe in another life I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first 'Cause you would have loved me If you met me first Oh, you would have loved me If you met me first

[@daltonmitchell7780]

This song speaks volumes to me, fell in love with a girl who was dating someone else, later on they split up and she actually gave me a chance now we are the happiest we have ever been

[@jenniferl5456]

Awww! ❤

[@stevenzin5834]

Oh my God! This song speaks right to my heart right at the moment of my life now! I wish she is all mine and mine alone now and forever! I love her so much.

[@seethesunshines]

I will not love any other man more than my great love; and our love story is like this song. The pain I felt changed me forever; for my love for him will be with me forever.

[@fegrailnagayos5062]

I hope for those experiencing the same situation as the persona of this song to have patience in waiting for the one who's destined for you. God bless

[@LotusRise1000]

Thanks

[@katieboldero9419]

Theres always songs people sing you listen to and you instantly think of another singer that could sing the song better but listening to this song just blew my mind no one came across this song couldn’t be sung my anyone but you xxx Love you xxxx

[@saadiraja8960]

Look at his face. Look at that hot and genuine voice...My God this song is beautiful ....I just listen that song every day unlimited times nonstop....and loving that song more. Appreciate you brother from Pakistan 💚💚💜💜💛💛🧡🧡🖤🖤💙💙 That song deserves Billion of views

[@Skillmourne]

Man, this song used to be my jam. I was so in love. I found my partner in life. My soulmate. But she had someone else, strung me along and it was honestly the most painful thing ive ever experienced in 30 years of living. Everyday at 10pm I still wait for that apology call. Instead, I take a shot and go to bed.

[@SolutionsWithin]

u should go listen to the Reality Transurfing Audiobook (or buy the book). It's really helping me right now. There's helpful podcasts too. Good luck : )

[@SolutionsWithin]

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[@widodoagus8072]

This one is too hurt to be truth.... And too beautifull to be fantasy... Really tears me up😭

[@jamieforsythe2152]

I love these songs because they give me a reminder. So many girls I’ve felt this way about. I never had the courage to tell some of them how I really felt about them and the ones I did tell just told me that we weren’t possible. From those experiences I have learned that I just have to let them go but every single one is harder than the last and it doesn’t help that I am the definition of a nice guy.

[@Joy-mz4if]

FINALLY A MUSIC VIDEO!!! 😭😭😭😭 ALL THE FEELS. ALL THE FEELS.

[@minty6033]

This song gives me all the feels 😭 I've never heard anything that describes this feeling so much ... A feeling no one ever wants to put out there but it's so overwhelming

[@progatimukherjee1800]

All that i wanted was this song!!! Thanks to utube for giving this in my recommendations... i am grateful to utube.. this is a masterpiece.. it deserves a lot more of recognition....

[@sinenhlanhlamtshali532]

I never knew that I needed this song in my life, but now that I have heard it, I don't know how did I live without it. Amazing vocal

[@christinamarie7485]

It was my first day doing an internship at a lawfirm. It was his as well. We clicked instantly and got to know each other so well. I fell madly in love with him. We were both single but I had just got out of an abusive relationship and wasn’t ready to start dating again. Soon after he started dating a girl he went to school with whom he’s been with for little over a year. We still talk quite frequently and I swear every time we look at eachother he can feel the sparks too. But i’m not a home wrecker, so I keep my distance and listen to sad songs like this.

[@bordelonkristy]

Love this song! Been on repeat for days now. You have an amazing voice and definitely a new fan !

[@ericethridgemusic]

bordelonkristy thank you !!!

[@MissBrunzy]

Why does love happen at the wrong times sometimes, or never happen at all even when we know it could really be something special? This song is 100% relate-able and it truly speaks to my broken heart.

[@Ash-mi2yp]

Why is this song soooo beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time 😭😭♥️♥️

[@sacl2008]

There is always that one person. Amazing song, incredible voice!

[@brigittemesquita6813]

Music is special it touches your heart it is magical❤❤❤

[@brigittemesquita6813]

Not just magical a brand new world❤❤

[@P.P.13]

How can a song describe your life's situation with 100% accuracy 😥

[@briannahanvy1091]

Felt that

[@derathian2430]

There is a song for everything. You just need to find it. Or just listen to the song comming from your heart. What kind of song that is, well that is up to you. Just know that even though I don´t know you, I am rooting for you

[@luke4136]

I can relate😓

[@armidamontellano-gomez6645]

Been in love with my friend for longer than I can remember. He loves me, is always there for me. We've cried over being hurt, laughed about our flaws, spent hours talking about our past, how unique our friendship is and yes flirted. In the end we talk about the people in our lives and leave the flirting to just that flirting. I always listen about the girlfriends who treat him bad but he just can't leave because they are gorgeous...hot! Maybe one day I'll just tell him how I really feel. Till then, I'll keep smiling when he says " you're the best"

[@perrylourencevergiltorejas3099]

And everytime he's with someone else, my heart breaks... Crying inside like a helpless child 💔

[@chelsiestout2022]

I feel you.

[@DeogratiusJrMichael]

Dang..😭😭😭😭😭😭 My life at the moment. I fell in love with this girl and we were so deeply connected but she was engaged and later this month she got married..💔💔💔💔 Imagine seeing someone you love and you were both connected and in love get married to someone else...

[@annabanana4619]

The lyrics say it all!! 💔💔💔 But this part hit me!! 💔😢 “Every time I'm next to you I swear that you can feel it too How long can we do this to ourselves? In a different place and time Maybe in another life I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first” If I just met you first 💔

[@erinmalfi852]

When I first heard this song, I had just gotten a text that the guy I really liked wanted to be with someone else after telling me how much he liked me and liked our time together. I’ve had this song on repeat for the last two days. This song has helped me in so many different ways. Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@justacatlover7393]

This is such a great song!. I seriously cant stop listening to it. I think anyone could relate. One sudden change could have made an entire different life.

[@SteelCourage]

Still a amazing song and having gone through this exact situation this song hits deep. Sadly that kinda situation just stays with you cause it’s always gonna be a what if thought that crosses your mind.

[@MacGyverScud599]

Oh my lord man, that is so powerful. Awesome, well done. Respect from New Zealand.

[@frankfcf10]

Hits right, dead center. Met her through work, she was amazing, like someone I'd never met before. Everything about her was special. She couldn't see it though what an amazing person she was. She fell for someone else though, but I just couldn't stay away from someone so special. She wasn't treated the way she should be, she deserved the moon and stars, but all she got was being controlled and it killed me. She was forbidden to talk or even text me. I'd never ever want to see her sad. We felt the vibe too between us, but never reacted cause she was with someone else and that's not something I would ever do. See her everyday but it kills me that we're not together cause that would be magical. But if or when we do end up together she will see me for who I am and us for who we are, and she'll be my Queen forever. Always! It's the Hope that actually kills me everyday.

[@gabegustin2702]

This song is beautiful, absolutely amazing. Hurtfully relatable but regardless, great song.

[@minalindaoh9847]

This is how I feel about my ex. We dated almost 2 years, and I couldn't marry him bc the whole time I knew something was not right, as he always hid some things about his ex. I broke up with him in Feb, and he got back with her, engaged in June. Sometimes, it is the way it is. It hurts, but when u know it ain't it, u gotta just let it go. This song really hits the part we want to ignore but need to face.

[@bradleyisaac3006]

I had the same thing happen to me and it sucks

[@esther9723]

This songs depicts a story of many..😔😔😔😔n I’m in love with the song😊😊😊

[@MrOrdinary]

the sincerity and emotion of the song is just amazing😍😭😢

[@ericethridgemusic]

Mr. Ordinary thank you 🙏 🙏

[@jessehoeper]

I’ve listened to this song so many times,reminds me of myself got to be a true honest man regardless of personal interest. Pure magic man👍

[@amandac8836]

Me: *finally manages to forget about that one person* KZbin: "Hey, I heard you needed to be tripped up again." Thanks, KZbin. 😂

[@tiwajibirdfarm3526]

Lmao me too

[@emilyheinz8473]

literally me all the time lol

[@erljencalinawan9706]

Me😂

[@ericethridgemusic]

Amanda C sorry !! 😬🤦🏻‍♂️

[@feliciaberry4494]

ericethridgemusic #ifyoumetmefirst This song...😍❤️ Is there some way to send a private message or email. I want to share what this song has meant to me, but not on a public forum! 😊

[@orangeyakult]

the national anthem of second leads 💔

[@hcll707]

that's so true omg

[@ajade7974]

Aw

[@babor_]

How can someone write a song that touches so many lives. Thanks for explaining my life in short, glad that I am not alone 😇

[@robofish43]

This is a beautiful song, but hit's so hard all the same. I had feelings for someone for many years, but always kept my distance, as they had someone else, until one day they opened up to me, wasn't happy in their relationship, and the partner was acutally abusive. I tried to help, and we got super close, and we'd play this song to each other, along with others, and we knew if we met first, we'd be great together. But in the end she struggled to see a way out of her relationship, and we fell apart, and i still don't understand why she wouldn't let me help her, and she deserves so much more than her current situation. I just hope she reaches out again to me soon.

[@darkonecy]

This song is so beautiful! so true .. everyone had and will have this feeling with him or her! thanks Eric

[@piriyadharshinidevaraj2869]

This song reminds me of me and my best friend.... He said he loves me and I know I fell for him too.... I have a bf and if I had met my bestfriend before him, it would have worked.... We don't fall in love with the wrong person, we fall at the wrong time.... I had to let him go for his good coz there's no future for him with me.... Plus, my bf is a good person.... I don't regret loving them both.... I'm just happy that I found such pure love from two different people and the worst thing is, I had to break my bestfriend's heart.... He deserves the entire world.... But I know, in the bottom of my heart that I'll always love him no matter what ❤️❤️

[@LEE-in1nn]

You can always have that moment in time, DON'T doubt what you shared with s other NOTHING is all bad.. It's tough being someone's second when it's your first. They already shared firsts with one they chose to love. Life is complicated however be positive!!

[@candysparkles5016]

I discovered this song (through a lyric video) for the first time a week ago! I immediately liked it! The lyrics and the music are really gooood!! 👏 Great job, man! Continue doing good quality songs! 💛

[@ericethridgemusic]

Candy Sparkles thank you !!

[@gaillove9473]

I love this song. I can hear all the emotions in his voice. I also like how empty the bedroom is as it reflects the tone of the song. Then there is the fact that Eric is such a hot guy.

[@MenahilHS]

I can't even count all the times I've thought About the line I'd never cross But I've crossed that line in my head This ain't a song its a FEEL that I've been thru

[@abbyj7270]

It's amazing to be a glow stick but sometimes you have to break more and more to glow brighter and brighter. Keep glowing, HE loves us all

[@suchihwa]

I loved this song rhe 1st time I listened to it. Sent it to the someone who could not be the one. We both agreed this song described us and what we could not have. The video is beautiful in a sad way. Good job. Looking forward to such beautiful songs from you in the future as well

[@arrib528]

Where has this song been, I've never connected so much to lyrics. Beautiful song and video. New fan for life. 💙

[@ericethridgemusic]

Arri Love thank you so much !! 🙏

[@jackarcane]

I know this exact feeling everyday. And wish it was to be different.

[@anandadesyana]

This song sounds like Westlife. Im not saying that you imitate.. you both just sound too good in love songs.. what a lyrics! Thanks Eric.

[@mattmussell7729]

I hate and love this song at the same time 💔💔💔

[@waleedmaa9619]

Why do you look at me like that? Your eyes saying things that they can't take back Feels good, feels right, it don't help Every night when the quiet gets loud Hate that I know what you're doin' right now Your arms around someone else Every time I'm next to you I swear that you can feel it too How long can we do this to ourselves? In a different place and time Maybe in another life I'll bet that baby you and I would have worked We never get the chance to try And what makes it worse Is you would have loved me If you met me first I can't even count all the times I've thought About the line I'd never cross But I've crossed that line in my head I can't steal you from somebody else Just to have you to myself My heart don't wanna hear me tell the truth

[@johnfriesen1071]

The first few notes in the beginning of this song lets us know this will hit us right in the feelers!

[@avyanna5417]

Every words in this song compliments and suits my situation well. I even recommend this to my crush, and my bestfriend also (that's my way of confessing lol ) who are heads over heals over a woman who can't even appreciate him and his worth. This with Taylor's You belong with me was my mood during quarantine. I promised to myself that if ever we'll be together, I'll go back here and share my story. Guess who received a crushback? LOL😆 Ps. He told me he liked me from the start, but he was too scared to confess for he's afraid that he'll lose me and our friendship (which is also the reason why I'm not confessing)

[@christopherwehrli8928]

Please do a song with JOANA KESENCI & TAYLOR LUC JACOBS from Germany 🙏☺ - I discovered this song through these two talented musicians. This song is so good - a true masterpiece, thanks Eric! 👍 The lyrics are just fantastic! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

[@ashleybaker1160]

I absolutely love this song. Fell in love with my best friend but he is still holding on to the past 🙁 wish he would have met me first...

[@espyhardy9324]

Such a great voice! This song is really relatable to my life right now! love this song

[@shehlawaseem5777]

God! This song is soooo grt!! 👍, ❤️❤️love it! 😍U've got a really unique voice 💝 the lyrics hits soo hard😭💟 Much love and blessings from PAKISTAN ❤️

[@revoier239]

Dammit did I have to stumble upon this song at this moment of time where I am in the position of the singer in this song. And worse, he will get married exactly one month from now. I stumbled upon this song at the wrong time, really TT-TT I blame start-up tho for making me heard this song for the first time and got my heart pierced at how PERFECTLY PRECISED the lyrics was with what I felt. And now I replaying this song over and over and over hahhaa

[@elizabethtrevino4088]

I adore this. I love the message. It’s told beautifully through music and the video as well. Amazing job.

[@mssunshine15]

My exact feeling and situation right now. Thanks for this YT.

[@ericethridgemusic]

❤️

[@mssunshine15]

Perfect voice and perfect song. Keep it up Eric! Thanks for existing and for this masterpiece. ☺️

[@beckyhugslove]

This song breaks my heart to listen to but also kinda heals it at the same time ❤️ beautiful

[@MBingham88]

This song came on last night on my shuffle Spotify and just days ago, I went through something very similar this was a sign from god to play this when it came on.. and the pain is real

[@iMikoChannel]

It’s so rare to find a song that clicks on the first go, and this song has done that to me. Not only that, I binge listened to every single song on your channel. That’s when I saw you covered the FIRST artist my fiancé & I saw as a couple: Dan + Shay! Ugh, your music and voice is just mesmerizing. It makes me feel the need to listen to the radio again. I TOTALLY wish a voice like yours could perform at my wedding! 😂 now I know I’ll have to get the DJ to play a couple of your tracks. Much love from Hawaii. I do hope our country station has found this gem. 💚🤙🏻