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.

[@ritaantosik6659]

2:57 when Tara sings “but I must do what I must” just hits those notes emotionally and musically so incredibly well

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@ashleyreynolds1991]

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

[@laperkin]

Same

[@Colemanwise1]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@lapindurand778]

his voice is just magic

[@emma-michelle6967]

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

[@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?

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

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

[@Rampala]

I would totally watch a show just about Giles.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

Rampala I would too.

[@lolaluvv]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@ashleyreynolds1991]

-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"

[@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?

[@ashleyreynolds1991]

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

[@Souten66]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@sammyzvideo]

both of there voices are amazing

[@eljuanma8774]

the best duo in the chapter

[@laperkin]

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

[@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

[@MagicalSam89]

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

[@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.

[@Readmybumpersticker]

Man they can both sing

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@vndimas]

Best duo of the whole episode

[@myladybug3420]

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

[@wildermidnight]

the world needs more buffy.

[@hiskid817]

I love Giles voice

[@olandir]

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

[@roseanne4444]

My two favorite characters…love them sm…💔

[@lizzymarlow5208]

Tara is so beautiful.

[@ambrecebe9447]

Tara chante tellement bien ❤️❤️❤️

[@reaver0497]

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

[@killerpiedarts5924]

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

[@shamiir1812]

Best song in the episode

[@AR-tv1is]

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

[@hazeltifiaeh6196]

This is my favorite song of all of them

[@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?

[@xosga1968]

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

[@zoegrace1408]

this is literally my favorite song rn

[@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!!

[@hedertimm3424]

Tara is beautiful

[@SonjaDawn]

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

[@yeocalypso]

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

[@keelychow4569]

yeocalypso Also better than Justice League!

[@jasonnbabyy8865]

This is my fav 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.

[@michellebeatty7619]

he's got a great voice

[@alyissaaragon6943]

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

[@hanni692]

Taras voice 😍😍😍😍

[@obiespencer7074]

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

[@patriciazuniga32]

I Absolutely Love this Video!

[@MarquessaBuffy]

I love this song best of the musical episode.

[@Gabriel6sic6]

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

[@lunafoot157]

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

[@michellemarshall9445]

Beautiful signing cxx

[@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.

[@michellebeatty7619]

what an amazing voice.

[@giovannamello9377]

love his voice❤

[@cybishop5377]

I can't get enough of that counterpoint section

[@upncmnh11]

Love this tv musical!

[@cammysreviews5924]

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

[@kand9345]

Still my favourite song from this episode

[@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

[@deadpooldan9862]

Giles: 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... You’re paths unbeaten and it’s all uphill And you can meet it, but you never will And I’m the reason that you’re 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 hear at all Cause 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 here, your stalwart, standing fast But I’m standing in the way I’m just standing in the way Buffy: Did you say something? Tara: I’m under your spell God how can 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 cause 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) Wish I could play the father and take you by the hand (I can’t adjust to this disgust, we’re done, and I just wish I could...) Both: Stay Wish I could stay Wish I could stay Wish I could stay

[@chanceneck8072]

Guys, *I´m a singing expert*! And let me just say: ***2:52** is the best part, singing-wise, of the entire episode! PERIOD!* (God bless Amber Benson! I fucking LOVE her for this!!!)

[@kate_destroy3r544]

Harmony on point. (pun intended)

[@bornonthecusp19]

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

[@GreenWolfDen]

My only problem with this clip is it's should've been a little bit longer to show Tara and Giles look at each other afterwards. They know what they sang, they both know they need to leave.

[@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

[@zoegrace1408]

and BTW I watched this episode for the first time when I was 3 years old.

[@JacobMcBaggins]

same here

[@macbean3446]

i was obsessed with it at that age but my parents wouldn't let me watch it.

[@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

[@speakingwithoutnet]

Spike could sing to. But yeah, they worked well with what they had.

[@electricbreezeaudioproduct8506]

Best song from a great episode.

[@riakun]

Repo: The Genetic Opera anyone? I love his voice

[@kevinscott1547]

Every time I see this episode I can't help but think of how they reunite Tara and Willow and then they killed Tara and broke my heart all over again!

[@pierabollea3636]

Adoro. Buffy.😁😁

[@Deathrollsonbones]

He is awesome singing in Rocky Horror Picture Show as Frankenfurter. Hes totally awesome.

[@marandacoutu3480]

Deathrollsonbones nf

[@Mondhase05]

Now I know what I'll watch tomorrow!

[@blinkth3dog]

this is such a good but painfull song. the part where she goes did you say something kills too, in an emotional way. is how i felt the last 6 months of recent 6 year relationship. like..im pouring my heart out...and you are just cold and short. ah well. still love the song

[@CMR_1317]

when Uther Pendragon sang in camelot

[@daurydavis3983]

Élise Of The Forest holy crap i never realized that was him

[@caitlinreedy7878]

YES!

[@Vonlongmire]

What does it for me is when Tara leans over the check out counter! SING IT GILES! They made a great duet and the producers realized it. Poor Willow did not stand a chance!

[@yayayusername7265]

Everyone is talking about female gaze. Right here, look at him, LOOK AT HIM.

[@kyledavy577]

If you don’t like this then I don’t want to know you.

[@saibirina]

01:31 please Sara Michelle stop!!!! I'm afraid for your wrists!!!!

[@bellatrixlestrange3606]

Stop buffy! You will break your wrist! I thought you were a trained vampire killer...

[@saibirina]

Ahahahah!!!

[@Viikinggir]

Oh my hell I thought the same thing

[@casbot71]

Now we know how Sarah Michelle wrecked her body on Buffy - part of the reason for the series finishing was she had piled up so many injuries she was wearing her body out and doctors told her she had the body of an older woman. What the hell were her on set trainers and stunt coordinators doing allowing that sort of action ? (unless she is throwing them with zero power, but you see the bag move, even if it's light...) And unfortunately Eliza didn't take up the Faith series, at the time she was going through serious issues of her own with drug abuse caused by the trauma of being molested and threatened as a 12 year old, and playing a more extreme version of a character damaged by child sexual abuse was no doubt emotionally confronting. So at least in that respect the Buffy stunt coordinator was more responsible than the True Lies one. BTW I hope Eliza sic's the Buffyverse fandom on Joel Kramer and actually announces officially that's the reason she didn't sign on, cause he can walk down a street unrecognized right now.

[@saibirina]

casbott is not her fault I did a lot of heavy martial arts , It's stunt and production fault dear, I've got injuries only when I stopped, do only movements and a bit of gym is not dangerous, all the other actor /actress who do or have done actions, fighting scenes : nothing so wrong . Why? CARING OF ACTORS

[@larasemerad2605]

Buffy Musical is winner .

[@LightandLove73]

Giles 😘

[@soulbiscuit2618]

giles is my fav dad

[@MRxGEARxISxHERE]

this is my fav

[@albertou218]

Only love for Buffy but it is incredible that she nails the high kick but not the jabs

[@hedertimm3424]

This and walk thru the fire

[@chrispeplinski7306]

I don’t think Giles would have mind staying but realized that buffy won’t achieve the independence she needed had he stayed.

[@jameskirk3423]

I wish I could stay

[@feathersinthepages9743]

GILES 😭😭😭😭❤❤❤

[@donnarobinson7480]

Tara's death was the saddest. 😢

[@buffycharmedonceuponatime1522]

💝💝💝💝💝💝💝BUFFY💝💝💝💝💝💝💝