George Watsky- Go Big, Young Friends

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I know that 7-minute poems are not prime youtube material, but I hope you make it to the end!
featuring at the 15th annual Youth Speaks Teen Poetry Slam Finals
San Francisco, CA
Davies Symphony Hall
shot by Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi and Kahlil Jacobs Fantauzzi
www.clenchedfistproductions.com
www.youthspeaks.org

[@0096luke]

Only Watsky is awesome enough to crowd surf in a teen poetry slam.

[@damonbergman2047]

There is no one else that could end a poem with a crowd dive. Watsky is the best.

[@Heegalhagenflak]

"I know that 7-minute poems are not prime youtube material" These ~7 minute poems are pretty much the only thing I watch on youtube

[@BlueSSunshinee]

"Anyone who's ever felt a breeze believes in what they cannot see" wow

[@MrMuteghost]

Aaron Dude. It's a metaphor. I feel like maybe poetry isn't your thing if you take everything literally.

[@MrMuteghost]

Aaron You definitely took it literally. You answered it with a ridiculous spiel on how it's really not believing in something you can't see, because wind is observable in other ways. That's the equivalent of responding to the line right before it ("...and if your heart beats right out of chest, let it swim upstream.") with something like: "Did you know that hearts are human organs that can't actually swim or do anything when detached from the human body?" Anyway, if you listen to it in context (which is what you're supposed to do, because no line in the poem means anything on its own), then the meaning is pretty clear. It's about believing in yourself and chasing your ambitions, even when it becomes difficult, or even a little scary. Just listen to the context again, it's not a particularly difficult poem to decipher.

[@Stillreal312]

Imagine following that

[@mysticalunipony]

Only George Watsky could go crowd surfing at a poetry reading.

[@nomms]

He did when he gave this speech once.

[@wytherwings]

The first time I watched this was not long after it came out. I still come back to it a couple times every year, every time I need some inspiration, wise words, or a little pick me up. Watsky’s words ring in my bones and have helped to shape me into who I am today, and he continues to inspire me all of the time. Thank you for this.

[@thefreakingwhalerebellion1596]

Watching this as a 15 year old is kinda inspiring.

[@ltl7092]

TheFreakingWhaleRebellion 14 so close enough

[@SkittileSkelanimal47]

He needs an award for this..

[@ZEB06786]

that moment when Watsky starts crowd-surfing to your favorite song

[@ajpeterson9705]

And here we are, years later, the wind still beneath his wings.

[@ajpeterson9705]

Years later and I’m still obsessed. Going to his concert in April. He’s preforming his spoken word.

[@DarthTomale]

This makes me tear up every time I see it. It makes me glad to be human and afraid. Thank you George Watsky for standing on your fears and telling the world what you think every time you perform.

[@TypicalWhiteAsianBoy]

I actually watched this whole thing 0.0 And it was pretty darn good

[@TypicalWhiteAsianBoy]

Tyler Frost Sure am, KZbin tough guy.

[@scorpiomoonbabe7643]

Scared is just cared with a lisp.

[@MonotonouslySporadic]

You know that feeling you get when you see someone speak and act so epicly, that it makes you want to be someone better than you currently are? 'Cos I do now. Thank you, Watsky.

[@writingsongsforfrogs5672]

Look how tiny he is I'm in love

[@Aarvens]

When you're stage diving at a poetry reading, you're doing something right.

[@joeshite]

"so is stage diving" Watsky would know all about that! hahah

[@ajpeterson9705]

THAT SMILE FROM THE DJ WAS SO PURE RIGHT BEFORE HE JUMPED

[@alexwitt1094]

Basically in one of his old poems he said "did somebody say swag?" and the whole audience would yell swag. This poem and the stage dive represent him leaving that part of his life behind, and the breeze is kind of metaphorically taking those words away from him.

[@poeven]

LEGENDARY!!

[@MsTriara]

"Scared is just cared with a lisp." I really appreciate how inspiring your lines are, Watsky. Not "the world is yours" cheesy prep talk, something that feels honest.

[@noahweaverthepoet]

Something I’ve never truly appreciated about this is the amount of trust it took on his part. A crowd at a poetry event is more prepared for a stage dive. I mean damn 🤯

[@SolomonSuplex]

Im here again. many years removed from a poem that i LOVE. in my PERSONAL top five, boxing "Button Poetry" stars daily. To just really praise Watsky. I met him at a show on his Cardboard Castles Tour. He dealt with me buying him a drink theres no way he coulda drank after EVERYONE else beat me to the punch... But he signed the first dollar bill wrong and then signed a second. Gave me the clear false hope of "ill listen for your name" when i told him i was trying to break into music. (i think he could tell i never would but god bless his sweet lie!) like this poem? its a thing ill always look back on and remember fondly.

[@0guacamole]

I cried.

[@TravisB_]

That was absolutely FUCKING amazing!

[@Avarant]

That was seriously touching. I've been watching your stuff for about an hour today and I love that you manage to stay so real with it all.

[@hiperiontotn]

I`m at a really big crossroad in my life right now, your material is really helping me out, your speeches and many of your songs are really motvating. nothing like moral of the story for jogging at 6 am to clear the head.

[@Matty21BRFC]

That crowd surf though XD

[@-_-Code-_-]

well hes not afraid to stage dive anymore.. ask the guy he landed on.

[@Tobsson]

The beauty of this is that you aren't alone. We probably don't even live in the same country, or speak the same language in our daily life, but our thoughts around this subject is still alike. If we spread this message to our friends, family and children, we could either create that generation or be it. Make it be inevitable.

[@kabybabyy]

I can't stop watching this. He not only lives his life how I hope I can too, but he also is the poet I hope I will be.

[@luis39205]

Watsky is the man.

[@pr4219]

Lmao the video I just seen before this one of him jumping recently is starting to make sense

[@thefreakingwhalerebellion1596]

THIS IS THE BEST THING IVE EVER SEEN AND FATLIP PLAYING AT THE END HE LOOKED SO HAPPY

[@DynamoChilliDog]

I watch this every couple of months when I'm feeling particularly unproductive. Watsky, you are my infinite well of inspiration. Thank you.

[@mrsoizescreative8287]

So epic

[@thekursedone760]

Dude, i wish i could have been there to help hold you up. That was such a great moment and i wasn't even there but i could feel it man. Congratulations my friend. Your comprehension on conquering fears is somthing everyone should have. Thanks for this George!

[@allisonfigueroa9413]

I'm going to write this speech down and perform it as a monologue in my theatre class. Wish me luck! The power of Watsky compels me...

[@Justindividual333]

***** I just want to say that I understand what you must have felt during the high dive incident, and I know it's not my place but, I forgive you

[@anadultvirgin7474]

Belly flop carefully ... There's an oxymoron for you.

[@fangsabre]

So is the controlled pop punk chaos. But that's how sum 41 shows are

[@drtazzle]

Goddamn it George, I cannot tell you how often you have brought a lump to my throat. Stunning to the point of a life-long loyalty or the love and the joy in a favourite author or actress. It's good practice to flash easy skills on the mattress but where I've got less, you got this and as I speechlessly reach for the 'favourite' icon, it occurs to me how much better you said it than I can.

[@colorblind887]

This may be a 7min video, but I watched it 4 times in a row eloquently flowing, a speech meant to be seen, for I am afraid, and after seeing this I was all pumped up in a rage...to be all I can be, ready for anything...thank you for this..The Great George Watsky!!

[@bellomiox]

I've never listened to poetry on youtube in my life, i've watched about 5 of your poetry videos today and im feeling inspired. thank you george.

[@pamellamma]

This is honestly my favorite video on all of KZbin. I WEPT the first time I watched it. Much love.

[@codymartin8773]

I've watched this like 10 times now and i'm pumped after every time. A true genius, ily Watsky.

[@Syaoran69]

That made me really happy... and gave me the motivation I need to finally ask this girl out.

[@Uberobot]

This is the only video on youtube that gets me seriously amped. Love it.

[@yertlemcfuzz]

LOVE. Watsky never ceases to amaze me.

[@VibrantRogue]

Spectacular, unique and as always..GOLD! Watsky is full of AWESOME!

[@jokah4lyfe]

That was one of the greatest things I've ever seen... So glad I discovered Watsky.

[@mmsbballmac]

Thank you for being my inspiration. I love the rappin' Watsky and the poetry slammin' Watsky and the lispin' Watsky all the same.

[@agdude156]

i've been putting this one off for a while now...so worth it

[@TheSalmonFC]

This is pure unadulterated inspiration wrapped in a bundle of awesome watsky goodness.

[@uncletator]

I find myself not knowing what I just saw, what I just heard and how it relates to me, to my world, to the world, but still it got to me on a level I cannot explain, with a punch that I still feel.

[@94XJ]

"'Scared' is just 'cared' with a lisp." Amazing line.

[@njpanyca]

"anyone who's ever felt a breeze believes in what they cannot see" awesome line

[@AudreyJDiCarlo]

ahhhh so many shivers!!! In love with this poem!

[@NathanSRuiz]

His words are so powerful. They actually have meaning.

[@Rebelliate]

easily one of the best speeches I've heard.

[@AvaNightingale]

love love love this poem, and thank you for saying what I've never been able to form the words for...

[@NordicReactions]

i couldn't stop watching till it ended, and i thought i had no time.. but then i rewinded to watch him crowd surf again.. and took the time to comment.

[@DudeThatComments]

Manly tears have been shed.

[@ReptileMLG]

wow, that stage dive at the end was probably the best way to end this poem! absolutely love this guy!

[@JoeyCHROME1]

The single greatest thing I've ever seen in my life.

[@Linkker]

More of these videos, please! Really epic!

[@arcturysprime8462]

I made it to the end, and will admit I got tears in my eyes. That was fricking awesome!

[@cbeasley02]

what an amazing feeling that watching this gave me. thank you jorge!

[@MattHazlett]

One of my favorite poems you have written! Keep up the great work!

[@Trevrob303]

Seriously the best thing I have EVER witnessed

[@SoHartful]

My favorite Watsky video!

[@ashleyjamesdoran]

That was epic! Ive never been a fan of poetry but I have to say I cant decide what I love more, your rapping or your poems!

[@roadrage212]

Make video. Upload. I'll be glued to every one. Genius. Not all of us are lucky enough to be good at what we'd love to do for a living. GG Watsky. Keep 'em coming.

[@KrisTiasMusic]

I barely can describe how talented you are, and how much your art helps me. I really felt it! Thank you.

[@JudsonRadio]

One of the best parts of the whole of vidcon was watching him perform this piece. So good!

[@pppppalindrome]

I love everything about this.

[@dux14]

I love when you put these poems on youtube.

[@HorribleMuttonChops]

7 minutes of gold, watsky. Consider me inspired.

[@smurfb0y]

man i love this speech i could watch it everyday.

[@Kpartman11]

Watsky ive watched all of ur videos and i have to say i love all of them. I love what you do and the music u make. I listen to ninjas in pairs just about eveyday. Keep up the good work!

[@Tony_Hardy]

I have liked and favorited every single video of his I have seen so far. This kid is awesome.

[@mateushac]

I never knew I could appreciate a poem this much!

[@vronijules]

He's just doing everything right, love him..

[@konradhk00]

Dude I made it all the way to your epic dive... This poem was heartfelt and comedic and that is REALLY hard to pull off with the intended intensity. In my true and honest opinion I think you have a future of success ahead of you. I mean you're killing it already, it can't only get better from here.

[@LBMiller79]

Scared is just cared with a lisp. One of the best lines i have ever heard.

[@jackielopez1644]

I love your work. Your words are amazing, inspiring and they tell a story. They are fun and creative. Please never stop what you do and one day I hope I can meet you.

[@CWhit555]

this guy gives me chills every time

[@MrMikeTheShark]

Only guy I've ever seen finish a poem with a stage dive. Bravo.

[@ZoeMx]

that was the best thing I have ever seen in my whole life

[@RapsNBassTron]

Please keep these coming! Inspiring to say the least.

[@realfaildruid]

Absolutely fantastic, Mr. Watsky! Go big indeed,

[@SewSumi]

Legendary... I watched the entire thing and it is worth, and definitely encouraging.

[@Corky2828]

So awesome. My mind is continually blown away.

[@garrettmendivil7137]

Watsky. You're one of my idols. This poem inspired me to become a comedian! you're a beast!

[@KrisTiasMusic]

goose bumps, goose bumps, goose bumps!! over and over again every time i watch this!

[@Trollsgoforinsults]

"scared is just cared with a lisp" that is awesome!

[@EpicIngrid]

I have no words for how awesome this is

[@motherroach1]

words do not describe how much i love this

[@kabybabyy]

I can't ever not love watching this.

[@ThaSupastarruh]

omg --- this is one of my favorite things ever