Giles and Tara- Wish I could stay

Piosenka z serialu "Buffy the vampire slayer"

[@vladskiobi]

Tony Head and Amber Benson SLAYED this episode. No pun intended.

[@joshhenstock7181]

Nah fuck that all puns intended

[@BadDayLp]

admit it, the pun was intended.

[@DrPix3l]

I'm french and the french voice of buffy is very good but in VO what a mess full of autotune. But VO is the opposite for VF everyone is really really good but Buffy. VF everyone is really bad but Buffy XD And like you said Tony and Amber Slayed the episode !

[@vladskiobi]

Okay. Took me 4 years to admit, but...pun intended.

[@MsGeorgie68]

A perfect duet.

[@alongoodboy]

still gives me the chills, especially when they start singing together

[@filipponiobardelli9288]

Me too.... in 2019

[@isabelr3467]

Chills every time

[@juliak7746]

It's so beautiful and i still tear up even after all these years 💔😭

[@arekpetrosian4965]

January 2021...yup, STILL gives the chills.

[@vladskiobi]

Anthony Head and Amber Benson are the only trained singers in the cast. And it shows.

[@deniyellmcmillian3091]

I think Amber and Anthony really did a splendid job

[@madampluto3092]

So do I.

[@Rampala]

They were the best singers in the episode, by far!

[@andygrilz8497]

They both have musical theater backrounds, so small wonder. (Tony's album is awesome, btw.)

[@bees_nail_art82]

Rampala so was Spike/James

[@maxheadroom3839]

Deniyell McMillian The two best singers in the Musical episode. I think Antony Head has been in musicals before I don't know what Ambers previous experience is.

[@katherinecaspersz3580]

"And it'll grieve me 'cause I love you so," ugh such a heartbreaking lyric

[@Colemanwise1]

I swear I straight up start tearing up when Giles sits down “wish I could play the father”

[@MagicalSam89]

Me 2

[@spawn86gamefreak]

@@MagicalSam89 feel the same

[@petiteange2005]

I had such a crush on him when I was 16. All the girls in my grade were into Angel, but I was like no way Giles for me. I am a wife and mum now but I still fancy him. Anthony is handsome but it is his character that I have a crush on.

[@usmh]

Yeah, that endless polishing of his glasses is a sure pantydropper.

[@Stephiscool444]

Me too!!!! I still have a crush on him. I’m 16

[@Seryna]

The voice is very attractive. I was jr high ish when this came out, so I was a Spike girl. As an older woman and wife and mother now, he is the most attractive man. Dependable, steady job and ready to stab a mayor to defend his children? Oh my.

[@airheado6204]

I always loved Giles, but more like a father, I guess... I used to crush a lot on Angel in the beginning, but when Spike approached, I definitly became his trash 🙏🏼😂💙

[@tonyyeahmirandashestillbea3988]

I dont mind at all i in love with michele trchtenbe since she's want on buffy

[@nikkipyle4392]

I think that Giles has a great singing voice and I think it's sweet that he wishes that he could play the father.

[@csengebd8824]

+Rowan07001484 Well, I think Giles is both Buffy's and Willow's father figure.

[@amineberroukech1100]

+Csenge Bazsó-Dombi and xander

[@matthewblack7206]

And his brother Murray Head is a British stage singing legend.

[@JonathanRodd]

Its no accident that Gile's character was in that position. The writers had Buffy's real father absent from the very beginning of the series and Giles (whether Buffy or Giles were willing to acknowledge it or not) was the closest thing to a father she had. And Giles just grew into that role more and more as time went on until Buffy's mom died and he was basically the only parental figure she had left. It was all a very well engineered arc from very talented writers.

[@roberterlandson8234]

@@JonathanRodd the watchers council fired Giles because they thought he was too attached to Buffy to be her watcher of course by this time he was reinstated at Buffy's request

[@Colemanwise1]

When Giles sits down “wish I could play the father...” gets me every time

[@Hairmetallurgist]

When Tara and Rupert start singing together, you see the finality of two loving relationships made manifest, and it's utterly heartbreaking...not only is the singing sublime, but the emotions in their faces and movements tell such a story of pain and loss. If you don't shed a tear, here, then you really haven't invested yourselves in these characters.

[@lisamurphy7028]

If you're not at least on the verge of crying listening to them singing and watching the longing and regret in their eyes you are emotionally dead. I can say that because my meds had made me emotionally dead for 16 years when I saw this and I still felt tears trying to break through. This is powerful stuff. then again this was also the first episode of Buffy I'd ever even seen.

[@lapindurand778]

his voice is just magic

[@emma-michelle6967]

Lapin Durand have you seen him in Repo! The Genetic Opera ? He's so good!

[@theralenkaliber158]

This is one of the most beutiful moments in telivision. You can really see how much Giles loves her and he knows he has to back down, great acting by Anthony, brings tears to my eyeys allways

[@AceripXF]

Theralen Kaliber Greed

[@AceripXF]

Theralen Kaliber i love the relationship w giles/buffy

[@GSKCreations_2000]

2:34 Giles joining Tara gives me chills.... The best part ever

[@chrissyjoy08]

That is definitely excellent and I love them singing together no matter what part of the song, but the part that really gives me happy chills is starting at 2:54 when they start singing their own parts in that gorgeous harmony!

[@LynMacSteam]

even after all this years this still gives me goosebumps

[@caitlinreedy7878]

After all this time? "Always."

[@SuperGodlike101]

I love the moments when he gets to be a badass and we get to see glimpses of the old Ripper.

[@D.M.S.]

SuperGodlike101 Why was he even called the Ripper?

[@dreadcthulhu5]

Because he ripped people open. He was violent, angry and rebellious.

[@Rampala]

I would totally watch a show just about Giles.

[@dreadcthulhu5]

Rampala I would too.

[@lolaluvv]

A Ripper show was said to be an idea for a spinoff that Joss had

[@chrissyparks6310]

They definitely have the best voices out of everyone

[@Sam-bz2zy]

This show meant the world to me when I was 13, it helped me through high school...it will still forever be in my heart. God this song is magic

[@Sam-bz2zy]

I'm 19 now and in university, I watched Buffy to help me through it once again

[@shamiir1812]

Same here it was a shelter for me when I was a teen

[@danaculin4098]

"Willow, don't you see...?" ^ The saddest part, for me.

[@charliecunningham8268]

Daina Leigh Giles letting go for Buffy gets me honestly I wish I could stay...

[@babygirllynn2264]

When Tara sings "you know I have been through hell" gets me every time because Willow the love of her life has been betraying her

[@TonUryuu]

its sad cuz just after Glory fucked Tara's mind, her lover does the same :(

[@thegreenmanofnorwich]

I always thought she was worried that Willow would scoop out those parts of her that were inconvenient. Kind of like being made a Stepford Wife. Also her family tried oppressing and manipulating her (and apparently her mother), so she knows what a bad relationship looks like

[@roberterlandson8234]

@@babygirllynn2264 so Tara knows Willow manipulated her memories?

[@Evilmonkey36]

I always tear up when Giles and Tara start singing together. every.goddamn.time.

[@obiespencer7074]

Cat Tube,,, don't text that GD word.

[@ashleyreynolds8961]

over 20 years and this damn song, gets me every damn time!!!!!

[@louisemacallister6561]

Anthony Head has a beautiful voice - there’s something really mesmerising about it. Love this song and what it represents - it’s basically a father (Giles) singing to his surrogate daughter (Buffy) and his need to let her grow up despite wanting to protect her. I always loved their relationship.

[@timolee]

Tara was bathed in sunlight in the first song but in the reprise she is bathed in moonlight because she now knows what willow has done to her poor Tara treated like shit all her life by her family by glory and even by willow

[@McBenjiii]

Not to mention by the show itself.

[@BadDayLp]

​@@McBenjiii I disagree. The character was treated and valued very high. Tara was immensely important for several characters to develop. Her entire story arc just makes sense. From the set up the one of the most heartbreaking deaths in a series i ever saw she was written superb and casted well. A character that is so immensly important to the story and loved by so many people out there cant be done dirty by the show. Her death is not a sign of bad treatment. Desexualized, stong willed, intelligent character. Norm breaker and highjacking hearts of all genders. One of the best roles in the entire series.

[@McBenjiii]

@@BadDayLp I agree. I am still just mad they murdered her.

[@KS-xk2so]

I usually do okay emotions wise in this song until it hits the "I wish I could lay your arms down, and let you rest at last" part. When you really think about it, being The Slayer is such a miserable existence, that demands you sacrifice so much, and even if you make those sacrifices and save the world, there is no reward, no retirement, just more of the same. All Giles wants for Buffy is the rest she has more than earned, but he knows that she won't ever get it. Heartbreaking.

[@elizabethification771]

Just like a father. Giles was more of a father to Buffy then her own dad ever was.

[@dylanmckenzie8566]

Especially combined with the next line. “Wish I could slay your demons, but now that time has past.” If Giles could fight her battles- both physically and metaphorically- you know he would in a heartbeat, because he knows the toll it takes on Buffy. But she’s the Slayer, not him, and he knows she’s leaning too heavily on him as it is. It’s breaking him, but he’s trying to do what’s best

[@ashleyreynolds8961]

-the hardest thing in this world, is to live in it!

[@harrisonfnord5871]

And then, when you make the final sacrifice, and you get rest at last... your damn friends come along and rip you out of heaven. For pretty selfish reasons, i might add.

[@metalmayhem3622]

I also don't think I'm particularly emotional...I don't know if it has to do with age or what, but this song makes my throat go from O to o...sitting here like "aheem AHEEEEEM....AAAAAAAAHEEEEEEEEM"

[@ashleyreynolds8961]

2:35 ... when Giles comes into the shot with Tara... amazing angle!!! UGH, BtVS is such an icon!!!

[@p.j.w7564]

Giles I's so Buffys Dad.!!

[@AceripXF]

Philip Walker seriously been there more times for her than buffys own dad

[@stevehodgetts3627]

Don't understand

[@maxheadroom3839]

P.j. W Yes very much so .

[@maxheadroom3839]

Steve Hodgetts Giles has filled the place where Buffys father used to be .Buffy has been without a father and Giles as her Watcher her teacher and protector has become the father she lost.

[@babygirllynn2264]

@@AceripXF the actor that plays Giles is named Anthony Head

[@pawesmaci8288]

I love you Tara! I shall miss her knitwear, long skirts and wondrous laugh. Willow and Tara forever!!!

[@silviachiavelli8996]

happy Buffy

[@roberterlandson8234]

Sarah Steel I heard Joss threatened to quit if the network didn't allow the willow & Tara romance

[@SarahJames-gv2td]

Sarah Steel 💔😭

[@coadacatalin4510]

Whatever Willow was gonna do to those asshole wasn't enough. The part when she ramsay boltons that guy was pretty fuckin dope, though.

[@Beth_Amphetamine]

Still one of the best relationships in tv... ever.

[@reginacarter7973]

Giles acted sang the hell out of this song, you could hear the turmoil in his voice and see it on his face. This episode is a freaking classic

[@zoegrace1408]

my favorite part was "wish I could saayy the right words, to lead you through this land" idk, I just LOVE IT

[@MalReynolds88]

I know, that part for ASH is just perfect... the music backing it up really makes this scene

[@AceripXF]

bean gives me goosebumps

[@msia7201]

Crying at Buffy's punching tech on that punching bag! 😭

[@peartist2]

Lol. Reminds me of Ronda Rousey

[@genevieveachilles4662]

Lol agreed! As a kid a never noticed how her wrists were. But on rewatch I was like “that’s a good way to break your wrist. Didn’t Giles ever teach you how to punch properly?” 🤦‍♀️ Proper punching was one of the first lessons I learned in martial arts. I guess Slayer strength means you don’t need proper technique. 🤷‍♀️ Anyway, I still love this show, it meant everything when I was little. And I do rewatch it every few years. Though now I often notice mistakes and things like when Buffy and her stunt double switch for fight scenes. Makes me wish I could go back in time and enjoy this series for the first time again.

[@sunnchilde]

This song came on and I just started singing, without realizing that I was.

[@Readmybumpersticker]

Man they can both sing

[@cookiescream6627]

GILES: Lyrics You're not ready for the world outside You keep pretending but you just can't hide i know i said that I'd be standing by your side... but I... Your paths unbeaten and it's all uphill and you can't meet it but you never will and i'm the reason you're your standing still but I... I wish I could say the right words to lead you through this land Wish I could play the father and take you by the hand Wish I could stay but now I understand I'm standing in the way The cries around you you don't here at all Coz you know i'm here to take that call So you just lie there when you should be standing tall but I.... I wish I could lay your arms down and let you rest at last Wish I could slay your demons but now that time has passed Wish i could stay You're stallwort standing fast But I'm standing in the way, I'm just standing in the way TARA: I'm under your spell God how could this be? Playing with my memory You know I've been through hell Willow don't you see? There'll be nothing left of me You made me believe Giles: believe me i don't wanna go Both: and it'll grieve me coz i love you so but we both know Giles: Wish I could say the right words to lead you through this land (Tara: Wish I could trust that it was just this once but i must do what i must) Giles: Wish I could play the father and take you by the hand (Tara: Can't adjust to this disgust, which I, And I just wish i could) Both: Staaaaay wish I could stay wish I could stay wish I could....stay...

[@kand9345]

Thank you

[@c.j.arellano2347]

Giles elevated this whole series to a whole 'nother level.

[@Cleopatra7Philopator]

The main 2 that Could Sing(along with James Marsters) before they started, but play the 2 Quietest characters. It really comes out as an Emotional Moment in the music. When Tara describes her Great relationship with Willow as "Disgust", I cried!

[@katekursive1370]

whoop there goes my mascara

[@csengebd8824]

It took me a minute to understand what you meant:)) Great comment tho

[@AceripXF]

Csenge Bazsó-Dombi im lost lol

[@eljuanma8774]

the best duo in the chapter

[@joelfinch2471]

Monday morning...... Joss: Hey, we should do a musical episode. Cast: well, that'd be great, but there's the storyline, the songs to fit the storyline, it's just a huge undertaking, boss. Joss: Oh, I did all that over the weekend. Cast: ..............................of course you did.

[@macbean3446]

I'm just lying in bed in the middle of the night listening to this song over and over and over and crying my eyes out every time. When they sing that first note together it just feels like the music is ripping out my soul. God, it's so beautiful.

[@sammyzvideo]

both of there voices are amazing

[@wildermidnight]

the world needs more buffy.

[@alisonmicahtillery3814]

I love how Giles went from being the grumpy grandpa of the group, to actually being the father of the group... He wants so much for Buffy to be the best she can be, but he feels like he's holding her back... Like, a father, he feels he must leave her so she can spread her wings and have her own life... I love his character development so much, and Anthony Head has a nice singing voice

[@RitsychServare]

To be honest, this song isn't my favorite 'cause compared to the other tracks like "What can we face" or "Walk through the fire" due to their sing-along choruses (though I love the way Anthony Stewart Head and Amber Benson sings) but then the part where Giles comes right in for a duet after Tara's last note: "Believe me I don't want to go...", I completely fell in love with it. That whole sequence where it continues with "Wish I could..." ugh it's so beautiful.

[@myladybug3420]

he did so much for Buffy and the whole gang🎶💞💕

[@cordeliapalmer5800]

ASH majorly tests my lesbianism. What a gorgeous voice.

[@babd7176]

Cordelia Palmer LOL

[@vladskiobi]

Maybe you could go Bi for Tony just the once. I'm a straight man and I would.

[@englishatheart]

@@vladskiobi Then you're not straight. I'm straight and the thought of me doing anything sexual with a woman grosses me out. I don't even like most men, but they're definitely the only ones I'm attracted to.

[@hiskid817]

I love Giles voice

[@lizzymarlow5208]

Tara is so beautiful.

[@sariadarkmoon6739]

I'm so glade they had him play in Repo the Gentic Opera, he's really good at acting and his singing is amazing!!!!!!

[@animemanXLK]

I forgot how much I love to Giles song. Always got the lyrics mix up in my head though.

[@vndimas]

Best duo of the whole episode

[@rickdebaan3350]

Isn't amazing how with singing you can have competing/separate lines being sung and hear and understand them both. While talking it would just be garbled?

[@zoegrace1408]

this is literally my favorite song rn

[@CanadianWarMachine]

Giles gives me goosebumps when he sings this song

[@rebeccabrown1563]

I think its cool when Giles is singing about loving Buffy like a daughter and Tara is talking about the other kind of love but somehow their lyrics fit together.

[@ambrecebe9447]

Tara chante tellement bien ❤️❤️❤️

[@danielhaire6677]

The songwriters for this episode deserved either an Emmy or a Grammy.

[@davis.fourohfour]

Joss Whedon.

[@kyuybey]

never fails to make me cry

[@MagicalSam89]

Best musical episode of a serie ever!!! And this song is still my favourite

[@alyssasmith558]

I absolutely love the part where he holds his hand out.

[@JixieDye]

Nah not me. I find it corny.

[@laperkin]

Love this song... wish there was more of these 2 singing together

[@juliak7746]

Best one on this episode. SO. MANY. CHILLS. absolutely fuckin' awesome! When they start singing together the goosebumps are THROUGH THE ROOF ffs 😭😭😭❤️

[@shiranui-hime9970]

Still in 2024 one of the best series ever❤

[@TomFynn]

As much as I like BTS, given that the crap poured out in 2024 that does not mean much.

[@hedertimm3424]

Tara is beautiful

[@stephaniejordan9066]

Got damn.Giles and Tara can sing I'm a beautiful young African American female I still love Buffy the vampire slayer!!!

[@AR-tv1is]

I love this song. All the songs. Actually the whole dann series!

[@debbietifft1465]

Still gives me chills totally crushing on Giles

[@Gabriel6sic6]

Tara was soooooooo stunningly beautiful and Giles was, is, and always will be the fucking man.

[@killerpiedarts5924]

one of the most heartbreaking songs ive heard honestly. so beautiful.

[@ellielindsey7454]

Musically, the most beautiful part of the episode for sure!!

[@jasonnbabyy8865]

This is my fav episode

[@JohnSiddique]

Gosh their voices together wish Tony Head & Amber Benson had done a whole album together. They combine so beautifully

[@sarahstacey92]

That would have been amazing. But Amber did sing on a couple of tracks on Tony's album Music For Elevators, so at least there's that.

[@JohnSiddique]

@@sarahstacey92 I didn't know that.. going to listen now if its on streaming. thank you Sarah

[@Souten66]

Tara’s reprisal of Under Your Spell is such a gut punch every time UGH 😭

[@hanni692]

Taras voice 😍😍😍😍

[@ottovonbismarck5007]

I’d love a show about young Giles/Ripper.

[@yeocalypso]

Tara und Giles teaming up - better than any Avengers movie!

[@keelychow4569]

yeocalypso Also better than Justice League!

[@alyissaaragon6943]

I wish I could lay your arms down and let you rest at last. 😭😭😭😢😢 he loves her so much

[@michellebeatty7619]

he's got a great voice

[@reaver0497]

C'est incroyable cet épisode. Quelle performance des acteurs !

[@iammaximumstupied]

This makes me cry cause Giles could never adopt buffy like he probably wanted.

[@SonjaDawn]

This is my favourite ‘once more with feeling’ song because Giles is the dad I wished I had.

[@olandir]

The Giles and Tara duet gets me every time. Talk about talent!

[@upncmnh11]

Love this tv musical!

[@minnie.moocher]

This used to be one of the songs I'd skip back when I was young. I thought it was so boring compaired to the rest.. Re listening to the words being my terminally ill mothers carer, and she telling me to spead my wings constantly, this song, it hits harder now. Mum will try my best to never let you down. You never stood in the way and my heart will have this hole until we meet again my love ♡ r.i.e.p mum mum

[@xosga1968]

Great tv show, i have to watch it from time to time!. And this episodo was the greatest!!. Great songs!!

[@roseanne4444]

My two favorite characters…love them sm…💔

[@aliciaxo5479]

Anthony's voice literally brings me to tears... Incredible!

[@MarquessaBuffy]

I love this song best of the musical episode.

[@kate_destroy3r544]

Harmony on point. (pun intended)

[@bornonthecusp19]

*sings* "Memories of the way.. we were ..."

[@shamiir1812]

Best song in the episode

[@KosmiskRevolution]

Ugh GILES IS BASICALLY BUFFY'S DAD! WHAT IS THIS UNHOLY SHIPPING IN THE COMMENTS??!!

[@Acebender]

they are all going to hell

[@matthewwalker3131]

he was literally designed as a surrogate father figure

[@savannahchesterfeel6473]

KosmiskRevolution all what is wrong with you

[@Rampala]

I mean, people ship Anna and Elsa and they're literal sisters. *shrug* I don't get it either, but to each their own.

[@TheEndKing]

This shit also happens in the Batman fandom. And it's just as maddening there.

[@AngelLestat2]

2:21 That due of Tara with Giles is the best of this musical, both sign great, the song is great and the script fix perfect with that moment.

[@cammysreviews5924]

Foreshadowing “willow don’t you see there’ll be nothing left of me” it’s like she knew seeing red would happen

[@NinjaDude85]

God i love buffy. I watched the new episodes every week. One of my top shows for life. And it is still just as good!!

[@hazeltifiaeh6196]

This is my favorite song of all of them

[@aproudresidentofinnsmouth9105]

this episode took the logistical issue of only having two actors that could actually sing and worked with it to make a really good parallel arc

[@giovannamello9377]

love his voice❤

[@michellebeatty7619]

what an amazing voice.

[@obiespencer7074]

I love this song ,,Wish I could Stay,, it's womantic,,and it's sweet to hear🥰

[@hostilequeen]

"I'm broke"? but I was all dead and frugal" sorry had to say it love that line from different episode

[@marandacoutu3480]

hostilequeen bbbbsxfn

[@cammysreviews5924]

"willow don't you see? there'll be nothing left of me....." OMG SHE KNEW SHE WAS GONNA DIE!

[@leahdominici4415]

Cammy's Reviews fun fact, Amber knew since filming the 5th season finale episode that Tara was going to be killed... I guess not so fun fact.

[@RitsychServare]

@Leah Dominici yes, the actress knew that but did the character have some intuition of what was going to happen to her then?

[@ooodatsgottahurt1625]

@@RitsychServare no she was refering to the mind fuck she got from Glory. (If people keep messing with my mind there'll be nothing left of me.) Is what she meant.

[@RitsychServare]

@@ooodatsgottahurt1625 yes, I get that. I thought that maybe it was an ambiguous thought of hers, that she had an inkling of her inevitable death in this season.

[@ooodatsgottahurt1625]

@@RitsychServare It wasn't ambiguous. The "wish I could stay" line seems the most ambiguous possibly foreshadowing her death but even if it was she had no idea.

[@lunafoot157]

🇫🇷la meilleure série de tout les temps ❤️🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🇫🇷je c est que c est 🇱🇷

[@chloe2009ish]

Fave song of all time!!