HOLD ON, YOU BELONG (People Like Us) - Ryan Cassata, Hello Noon

[@Liljaybird1999]

I remember listening to this repeatedly while at an ISD program inside of a state hospital where i was facing daily discrimination. I was so beaten down i couldn't even correct people anymore. I remember when we first came in contact via a mutual contact. I'm on the otherside bow mentoring kids in my local community.

[@RyanCassata]

Lyrics: They said take that hat off You can’t wear your hair short You’re just a little child And you’re too young to know yourself When you grow up, you’ll want something else Don’t let your thoughts run wild They told me to stay pretty faced Don’t you change what God creates You’re our Sarah Belle Don’t you pick a new name, That’s not what your mama gave Or you’ll be by yourself Hold on, hold on I don’t belong, I don’t belong I’m so scared, and I’m so blue And I’m holding on so tightly, I’ll tell them off politely And the going gets more rough the longer I stay true Sometimes you just gotta put through I guess it’s something to get used to They said share your story Come on, say one thing That you wish you knew The wisdom from your now days From the marches and the pride parades But have you seen the news? How did you make it? How’d you stay so patient? When the laws attack? And what about this legislation? Will my family embrace it? Or will they have my back? Hold on, hold on You belong, you belong I once was scared like you And I held on so tightly I told them off politely And the going, it gets easier the longer you push through It’s just something people like us get used to It’s just something you’re gonna have to get used to Hold on, hold on You belong, you belong I once was scared like you So hold on so tightly Tell them off politely And the going, it gets easier the longer you push through It’s just something people like us get used to It’s just something you’re gonna have to get used to It’s just something people like us get used to It’s just something you’re gonna have to get used to Hold on, Hold on You belong, you belong Hold on, you belong Hold on, hold on, You belong, you belong Hold on, hold on, hold on Hold on

[@HelloNoon]

So honored to have been able to collaborate on this track with you Ryan

[@RyanCassata]

Couldn't have done this with any one else :)

[@transspiritindigo27]

This song makes me wanna hug my inner child 🙏🥰✨

[@RyanCassata]

awww

[@Jilly42]

I saw Ryan perform this song at a Pride event 2 hours ago. I cried. Powerful and inspiring. So wonderful.

[@RyanCassata]

Thank you so much!!! That means so much to me. I am trying to track down some videos from last night. If you have any please send to [e-mail]

[@ryliejensen1317]

This has me crying, I am so glad to find this song right now it is so beautiful

[@RyanCassata]

Aww thank you

[@lexihenny6589]

Saw you perform at the DC march a few days ago and it was so powerful. I love this.

[@RyanCassata]

Thank you so much!!

[@UnusAnnus666_ALWAYSnFOREVER]

I just found this MASTERPIECE of a song, and the lyrics mean so much to so many people, including myself, sobbing in happy and sad tears. I can remember when u released Daughter's music video, and helped me come out to my dad :) Thanks, Ashton, from Australia, down under 🦘

[@ollietheartist1719]

RYAN!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tominodrtina]

I'm not crying, you are.

[@RyanCassata]

i am def crying 😭

[@mikeykrew7625]

Thank you, this is the song i needed right now.

[@RyanCassata]

hugs

[@Mothkid666]

I won't lie, I had to pause the video half way through because I started crying. It's a beautiful song, Ryan 👏💖

[@RyanCassata]

Aww thank you so much. Stay strong.

[@Some_Siren]

I think I seriously needed to hear all of that today, that song came in at the right time for me, thank you Ryan! - Alexander [He/Xey]

[@RyanCassata]

Aww thank you!!

[@transspiritindigo27]

Tears for sure ❤️ What a beautiful expression of the journey. Great work everyone! Deep, heartfelt lyrics.

[@parkerjackson1660]

Oh man that violin stabs me in the chest in the best way Ryan, you’re incredibly talented. So proud of you.

[@RyanCassata]

Stephen is amazing!! Thank you! I'll share your comment with him :)

[@parkerjackson1660]

Thanks!

[@almeerok7950]

Been stuck back with my family for nearly a week after a year away and being able to be me. Being "en masc" around them has been so hard, it's hurt around every turn having to hide who I am. I really needed this song today after too long of a time stuck here hiding back in my old shell.

[@RyanCassata]

im sending you so much love

[@almeerok7950]

That means so much, thank you! Keep doing the wonderful things you do!

[@missnaomi613]

Between the beautiful song and the comments I've read so far... I just want to scoop up all the trans younglings (I'm 50, most people are kids to me) into a giant hug...😭 Thank you, Ryan, for sharing your talent with the world. Blessed Pride to you and yours! 🙏 💙💗🤍💗💙❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@RyanCassata]

aww thank you for this comment!

[@femke5725]

this is a very beautiful song! Well done Ryan, I'm super proud of you! ❤💪

[@RyanCassata]

Thank you so much!!

[@BurdenBox]

I may not be out yet but, I rly love this song ♡ ( I'm 12 btw!!)

[@hanniegracyn1768]

This song has inspired me a lot! Thank you Ryan! It helped me 🥲😁

[@RyanCassata]

I'm so glad to hear it helps :)

[@andreaz.1156]

Thank you for this. 😳💖 A hug from Italy

[@RyanCassata]

thank you

[@ianftm79]

I Love this Song so Much Ryan Jess and i watched it together tonight. We both Has Me Choked Up. 💜💜💜 Thank you For giving us all Hope. We Love you

[@blazepile]

Okay first hi, your song daughter resonates a lot with me so ty Also this is a cool song /g So I'm socially transitioning as nonbinary and gender neutral but still not out to everyone in my life. And I've got my first binder finally :) the dysphoria isn't as bad bc of it. And tomorrow is my first gsa club meeting ever at a new school too. Ty for reading my little ramble and again really cool music

[@jordannickel-dubin9851]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@raycollett5490]

I cried so much, I love this song so much!

[@RyanCassata]

awww thank you

[@pabloberzio2252]

feliciraciones... ya son artisrtas muy jóvenes...que crezcan infinito!!!!

[@vazak11]

Wonderful!

[@coleadamsmusic]

🥺👏❤️ Beautiful

[@ChristinaSuraci]

💪🏻

[@rocketlaunch2940]

Ryan you have a beautiful voice Happy pride month dude!🏳️‍⚧️

[@RyanCassata]

Happy pride!

[@stephenspies]

[@pennsimmons]

Beautifully done, something I really needed

[@RyanCassata]

aww thank you

[@theeturnone]

Ryan, you did it again. sounds so good. great vocal work. keep killin it peace, Eturn

[@RyanCassata]

thanks so much!!

[@ImaginaryHeart]

Thank you so much for this

[@RyanCassata]

thank you for listening !

[@ImaginaryHeart]

@@RyanCassata

[@trannabischi]

So touching. Happy Pride brother 💚

[@RyanCassata]

thank you so much! happy pride!

[@trannabischi]

@@RyanCassata 💚See you back in LA hopefully!

[@shadgarrett2k363]

This song is so beautiful, It hits right at home. I started crying. This song is very relatable to my experiences with family members who don’t support me being trans. I can’t wait to hear more of your music. 💙👏

[@RyanCassata]

I hope they come around soon. Thanks for sharing that with me. Another song will be out on 6/13!

[@shadgarrett2k363]

@@RyanCassata thank you so much, I hope so too. I can’t wait to hear your new song tomorrow! 👏

[@MewWolf5]

This is a beautiful song and video? Who made the hat you are wearing?

[@RyanCassata]

thanks so much . the hat and shirt is from Dont Mess With Trans Kids on IG

[@fr3q_m33k]

I belong no where...

[@korim6252]

As a trans person who sometimes feel like I don’t belong in the community, thank you for this song, Ryan

[@RyanCassata]

you belong

[@korim6252]

@@RyanCassata thank you

[@amandamcewen8126]

In tears, I need trans music that I can feel and I love your music

[@Tr1x.p4wz]

This song literally describes what it felt like to be a trans man at 11..

[@erikk8870]

I am transgender

[@RyanCassata]

me too