INGRID MICHAELSON - "The Way I Am" - (official music video)

[@GrubbyPigeon]

I didn’t think I could be pretty with glasses when I 14 years old, but Ingrid Michaelson inspired me and helped me get over my insecurities. Thank you, MySpace!

[@paulinocastle8810]

You're beautiful anyways 💗

[@LogicLabProd]

girls with glasses are cuter anyway. :) B)

[@Calicat8]

This is still quite possibly my favorite song ever. Super old but still sounds so modern. Not many songs can stand against the hands of time.

[@IMightBGiants]

"Super" old? It's like 17 years old. You must be VERRRRY young to think 17 is old. But you posted that comment 9 years ago, so the song was only EIGHT YEARS OLD when you said that!!!! OMFG! "Jailhouse Rock" is old. "My Way" is old. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is old. Any song written in this millennium is NOT old, much less "super old". lololol

[@bubachubb]

broski your getting mad when u posted this comment 2 weeks ago, unlike you this person has a life and most likely is WAY older than you.

[@xeferial]

This was the song I danced to with my husband at our wedding. It will always bring a tear to my eye. Such a wonderful song.

[@deborahalviso9408]

It's lovely and touching what you said and I wish you and your husband many happy years!I am 72 years old and my husband and I have been married over 44 years and ordinarily have other musical tastes, but when we first heard song, we loved it and still play it! It's different, has lovely harmony, music and the words are sweet! It's exactly how my sweet husband and I feel about each other!😥💜

[@laurafarrell-hm4vb]

Awwww me too. We got married 10/16/2010

[@AJ-cb2le]

Me too!

[@Danfepkm]

This song makes me feel like I have to drink coffee, wear a scarf, and walk in slow motion.

[@tomasiayoung5073]

Danfepkm 😂😂😂

[@xpl0dinggamrguy808]

and live in new york city in 2007

[@ordinarypeople2270]

@@xpl0dinggamrguy808 and blow a couple guys

[@TheLaraFamily1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂

[@kevlarsiickk4654]

😅😅😆😆😁😁😄😃😀😀😄

[@caticia1]

This song is too short. I wanted it too be longer because it's so good. Love this song!

[@JayWalkerOnline]

My sisters all love Ingrid. Now that they've all left, I find myself listening to her music because, 1) I'm just now realizing how great it is, and 2) It reminds me of them, helps me feel like they're here or something. So, my love for Ingrid and my love for my sisters brought me here.

[@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631]

Oh man, what a cool brother. 😎

[@MiiNGzt]

If you were falling, then I would catch you You need a light, I'd find a match 'Cause I love the way you say good morning And you take me the way I am If you are chilly, here take my sweater Your head is aching, I'll make it better 'Cause I love the way you call me baby And you take me the way I am I'd buy you Rogaine When you start losing all your hair Sew on patches to all you tear 'Cause I love you more than I could ever promise And you take me the way I am You take me the way I am You take me the way I am

[@JadeHanna-Official]

I've loved this song for so long now🙈 First time watching the music video and it definitely brought some tears! So good 💖

[@n1pun131]

13 years later and this song is still just as great

[@JadeHanna-Official]

It always will be 💖

[@AllanWilliams-yh7dt]

If you truly love and listen to music, the way I do, you'd realize that she pronounces every single word.. perfectly..

[@BossDM-2]

I've been addicted to this little song since I first heard it over a decade ago. I think it was at Lifetime Fitness playing outside at the pool, I remember trying to get a couple of lyric lines so I could Google it. To me it is one of the most beautifully sincere love songs ever recorded. The simple melody and lyrics just grab me, probably because of how Ingrid delivers the song. So effective.

[@JadeHanna-Official]

It's just filled with such a sincerity 🥲

[@FabioSuave]

I tear up every time she says "Cause I love the way you call me baby"

[@equin0xia]

why?

[@princesskittysnummies3951]

I always cry when she says I love you more than I could ever promise

[@fourstuds]

I never liked how short this song was.

[@kyrstenkiroy5052]

same. I wish this so longer. Not a Dick joke btw I just love this song.

[@maxxh5331]

I love this song, but I wish it was longer too.

[@bellabrown7414]

Fancy Fortune Cookie eseese

[@billboys9283]

I totally understand how you feel, but I like it because it takes a great song to be that short and still make it. Plus it's got company with some of the best songs out there. The most recorded song in history, "Yesterday" by the Beatles was only 2:02.

[@sayjaibao01188]

CM4Sci way too short...still love it tho

[@TheAquarius216]

I used to sing this every morning when it came on MTV while I was getting 43ady for class and still love it. ❤

[@KaliPhantom]

Same!🥰

[@JadeHanna-Official]

It's so good!!🥰

[@kiduzi9507]

I can honestly say: this is a beautiful song. It makes me feel good inside. This song has a warm feeling to it, full of love and care. This song is simply beautiful. I can almost feel it touching my heart, like a beautiful piece of art. This deserves more views.

[@jmackinac]

I've heard this song several dozen times in my life but never saw the video until this day. I'm going to pretend that I didn't. I respect that you made this video for you but the video is dark and sad and the music always makes me happy.

[@yolandapolanco3870]

@jmac❤❤❤ Same sentiment here. Dont understand the video vibes😢. So I rather stay with the HAPPY feeling & memories this beautiful song has given me thru the years🎉🎉🎉😅❤ cheers 😊

[@tachibanana2999]

INGRID BROUGHT ME HERE

[@hahah351]

Hi Bro Subscribe back pls :)) Tnx

[@izzyburgos3195]

MAKOTO AHAH saw the tachibana im like wHeT its MaKoTo (my bf looks *JUST* like him)

[@elliethefujoshi9535]

Tachibanana I LOVE YOU PROFILE PIC AND USERNAME I LOVE.

[@amberrain1292]

Burke and Cristina ❤️

[@ksimonee]

Same

[@celinamcinnis3605]

Same😂

[@fernandocastillo2366]

X2 LOL

[@kylieoyo]

yess

[@niceperson8208]

wait was this in the show?

[@michaelrswanson7422]

It's time for Ingid to "Remaster" this song with an extended version... it needs additional updated storyline. 😏

[@100wanko8]

マックで恋人とセットを食べてて、コーヒーを飲んだ瞬間にこの曲が流れてきて まったりした時間を過ごせました。 あんなにストレスなく、穏やかな時間を過ごしたのは後にも先にも無いような気がします。 そんな思い出の曲だからこそ、この曲には特別な気持ちがあります。 大好き！！♡

[@kyrstenkiroy5052]

I know this doesn't have to do with anything, but this was my parents wedding song.

[@equin0xia]

big deal.

[@y6tre]

Wrong. If your parents didn't get together, you wouldn't be born. :) So it's important.

[@clarissagriffith2899]

How romantic😭😭

[@kaboomroom33]

It has everything to do with the song. If I ever get married, it'll be on my playlist!

[@claytonplummer3478]

It was mine too.

[@bronz966]

This is one of the most simple, yet impressive songs i've ever heard to be honest

[@JadeHanna-Official]

Agreeeedd ❤‍🔥

[@jonothanthrace1530]

I admit, this is absolutely not the video I expected for this song.

[@donnabailey9883]

It's totally not!

[@lolakay5168]

Jonothan Thrace definitely not! I don't get it. Haha.

[@monesqe]

So many great songs have such stupid videos. ;) This one is not half bad by comparison to many.

[@Moon_samurai128]

it's about an ordinary girl in a world where everyone else is a clown and that makes her a freak. But rather than rejecting her for not being a clown like the rest of the world, he accepts her and loves her anyway just the way she is. It's not hard to understand

[@equin0xia]

we were all so certain that you would have expected this very one. you've shocked all your devoted fans.

[@SarahHunter-qm8xm]

Such an artistic expression of insecurities and hoping ti be loved regardless.

[@terriwheel7723]

Myself and my current love were at an outdoor art festival this past summer and this song came softly and smoothly playing through the speakers and I felt so romantic toward my man. I know I will never forget that feeling or that day.

[@VibesEdits]

Who's here because they miss the old days

[@anelbre0904]

Meeeee!!!

[@Neileus]

I will never stop missing the good old days

[@vinceschauf9437]

Not I ! Bono of U2 sang, "We glorify the past when the future dries up!!" ("God Part II" from RATTLE & HUM)

[@stephaniethrall1988]

Dead

[@lauracee5081]

Everyone!

[@huntrrams]

I WANT THIS SONG TO BE LONGER!!!love this song

[@BeeTheBird]

The words are so simple and so sweet. Even in the morning when I'm so sleepy and in my robe with coffee breath, my little boy still wants to snuggle with his mama ❤ I started singing this to him realizing that it can be about anybody that loves you

[@Harper14Racing]

i just heard this in a McDonald's in Gadsden Alabama. i love your style Ingrid !

[@happyduck1424]

..

[@enroiv]

Blizzard Sklit Blue xXx I just heard it eating sushi in NJ, can't get it out of my head now!! So nice...

[@itwasmyasiancat]

Taco Bell, Derrider LA

[@happyduck1424]

Ed Horsh ...

[@nehiyaw1010]

Big Lots in Jacksonville, Fl.

[@andrewkravmaga1833]

Some may find her not the most physically attractive woman, but I find her one out of probably three woman in the world of who I think are truly beautiful.

[@Piero5711]

+Andrew Sabater yes!

[@geauxtigers5980]

I actually can't imagine why someone would not find her ridiculously hot.

[@_nutsbutts_]

Something is wrong with the people who would say she's "not the most attractive"... SHE'S COMPLETELY GORGEOUS

[@chandlerscaringia5260]

You’re kidding yourself if you don’t think that she is ridiculously hot. It’s almost like you wanna throw some glasses on her and pretend that Rachel Leigh Cook wasn’t hotter then any girl in She’s All That. Lol

[@luiscastro146]

Who are the other two

[@AllanWilliams-yh7dt]

Who's here in 2024 ?

[@Beltheczar]

I am after watching her episode in the Muppets again

[@BodhisattvaBabe]

💞💞💞

[@patriciademeo1018]

Meee

[@bkargic87]

Not me

[@sarahnezirevic2624]

🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️🙋‍♀️

[@amandamcguire2005]

I’ve always loved this song ❤ And I love to sing it!! A beautiful song with a beautiful message!! I remember listening to this song every morning before going to school on MTV……

[@AeMrify]

I love how all of her videos are never how you vision them in your head. They're always unexpecting.

[@BrainMusicCenter]

This song always make me tear up. I love it so much.

[@tbroussos]

I'm at work having the same teary-eyed experience. No one would notice, fortunately. :'(

[@shenellewafe7607]

after all these years this song still touches me like the first time. i love it

[@purplekraze93]

I heard this is Walgreen's and forgot to look it up and searched for it til I found it. I forgot how good this song is!! Gotta love Ingrid

[@HebrewViews]

Who's here in 2019??

[@umumlee8716]

me^^

[@kingofallwhites]

melissa whitaker who gives a shit? This isn’t a time machine.

[@christopherstacy9659]

me

[@kylewilmath6201]

2020 bitch I got you beat.

[@michaelbryan3900]

I'm here in 2020 'cause it took me a year to find it.

[@cherryglam1]

Heard this song on Greys Anatomy last year and I finally found it 😍😍 #bestfeelingever

[@nikelover76]

This is such a cool music video! It's makes you think a little, but it also isn't so overly-symbolic that you don't get the message. I love it!

[@AyeeTeee_]

Such a classic

[@kermitthefrog7037]

I accidentally added this song to my Spotify playlist and I’m so glad I did

[@aaliyahpiper5956]

WHY DID IT HAVE TO BEE SUCH A SHORT SONG , i love this song soooo much . OMG.

[@brainwasher9876]

Her voice is so perfect.

[@joelopez597]

I saw her a few years ago, at a really nice patio restaurant. She was really good, had a great time

[@toychristopher]

I'd never though I'd say this, but that Clown is hot.

[@pzokz]

+Turanga Maxx That hot one...

[@melody_isnt_real]

His name is Greg Laswell. They were actually married, but recently split 😔 He's a fantastic musician, too!

[@MegaMeeela]

toychristopher he so sweet and sweet equals hot to me

[@brendanchwascinski1561]

toychristopher ecourse clowns have feelings to and if your scared of them you'll only hurt there feelings I wouldn't run from a female clown

[@beanerindawnstoner2297]

Hahaha, I'm legit going to clown school. Clowns be more than creepy scary sad and funny. Yes they can be sexy too ;)

[@annferris4439]

Ally and Stevie brought me here❤️❤️

[@markmac5054]

Ingrid is so talented, I'm glad to hear this version. Discovered after an episode of "Ask Me Another" NPR, eh?

[@kaylee__brooke2]

I went to my cousins wedding the other day and they had played this song when she was leaving. it always had a cool beat to it and it was super catchy, but I could never find the name of it but I eventually found it and it’s one of my new favorite songs.

[@babylizzy888]

here because Of Ally Hills 🌹❤

[@nurulizzahatulakhma4584]

haha,me too😀

[@astridway4240]

same

[@giovanaalmeida7202]

me too

[@shestheone1503]

Same.

[@lizzie354]

I wonder if this video’s hard for Ingrid to watch now since the clown bf in the video is her now ex-husband (they were still just dating at the time of the video but would go on to get married). That would be a shame since this is such a cute, heartfelt video and song :/ I always wonder how artists’ connections to their own songs change over the years and thus affect them differently.

[@TheicMoggy]

I'm still pissed we never got to hear a studio version of You See the Light in Me

[@MrsNisa]

Romance at its finest! Ahhhhh

[@MrsNisa]

He takes me the way I am. ;)

[@kadenmoore1651]

I had been trying to find the name of this song for years. I first heard it on my mom's music playlist when I was younger, but I could never find it because the title was different and artist's name wasn't included. Recently, I randomly remembered a lyric from the song and, after going through several songs and videos, I finally found it. Listening to the song again brought back memories, and it's funny how it made me feel so nostalgic.

[@CassieJazz96]

Underrated artist.

[@SUPERSTAR3333333]

At first I didn't really get the point of the video, but towards the end, I began to understand it. She felt like a total outcast, and felt no one would take her the way she was because she was so different. But then the clown--representing her unique lover--came along and saved her. :) It's cute, but I'm not sure I would watch it again because I'm not a huge fan of clowns. O.O

[@yelissa9]

Your comment had me nodding along until I got to the last line and now I can't stop laughing cause I don't really like clowns either so I barely watched the video.

[@taavilipapalii196]

Buahahahahahahahaha... Me no like pennywise either:0[

[@mdolera]

Same here! I'm not too fond of clowns. :P

[@katestaffeldt1744]

Not too fond of clowns either, but I would watch it again. I hate clowns because when my mom was a baby there was a serial killer in chicago whose day job was a clown for kids birthday parties. Once I found out about him, clowns were ruined for me.

[@kristinamartines6806]

Kate Staffeldt seriously thats like every campfire story /kids night mare ever!

[@ComradeStiv]

One of --very possibly the-- sweetest 2 min 17 sec that exist in all of music. Words fail. And why is she so g* d* f* adorable this is completely insane I'm going off the deep end GGaahhhhh..

[@beanerindawnstoner2297]

I've been listening to this for about 12-13 years. This is a classic I'll never tire of. Was the first song I heard by her. Saw it on commercial break on "the N" network. I think it was like teen nick or something. Always played music videos between shows. I was probably 15-16 when I first heard it. Now I'm 28 still sharing it to new ears. Nobody knows Ingrid but they all know boys chase girls lol

[@mshara1]

Somehow, every song by Ingrid sound like an insurance commercial music.

[@BS-te3mn]

...Or Target.

[@elcapitan6790]

Brian Sharp Target has used one of her songs before. That explains it LOL.

[@stans7770]

This was a Gap or Old Navy commercial, so close.

[@lexybarnhart2680]

My love for Ingrid brought me here

[@MisterRiuz69]

i want her inocence back!!! i want the old ingrid michaelson style...

[@monesqe]

+El Manana She has certainly become less folkie and I miss some of that, too. But I really do like songs like Fire, This is War, Palm of Your Hand, You Got Me, Afterlife, Girls Chase Boys....you know, there's a lot of classic Ingrid in those, too. She's evolved, not disappeared.

[@nnamdistanley452]

This song has several meaning. I think the song tells a story of how we don't like to accept the people we are, but feels a lot better when we finally do.

[@courtneyyeager4098]

best two minutes of my life

[@monkduke]

the first time i watched this i thought it was just really weird then i watched it again and i saw all the symbolism- everyone but her is a clown and shes the only one that doesnt fit in. she thinks shes a freak just like girls in society when really theyre beautiful. and the clown guy loves her even though she isnt a creepy carnival worker. it would have been better if he also wasnt a clown and she found someone who truly connects with her rather than someone who accepts her >despite< her not being like everyone Ingrid Michaelson is my favorite artist ever, and she writes songs that just say the words i cant. she captures my childishness and writes it into a beautiful love song. Ingrid if you read this, please come to Oklahoma

[@iiiiimoaN]

Here again in 2024 💜

[@melissa2195]

Finally, now I need to bring out the guitar and try it out to play this song. How funny a song can be so sweet and you feel no connection when it comes out but a special someone can really pop into mind when you hear it. Totally relatable for me nearly two years together now.

[@blasdoo]

I fail to understand how ingrid michaelson is a one hit wonder when she's still making music/putting out albums? this list is doing too much for my life. but i heard this the first time when i was purchasing music from itunes i essentially love all of ingrid's music. probably not a song by her i don't like.

[@romonopilowki4732]

I sang this for the school talent show. Ingrid gives me bravery. Love her so much.

[@niatbk8942]

Who's here in 2020? 👋🏼

[@animalfinatic9366]

I love how the video showcases that everything is all perspective. You may see yourself as one thing while another sees you as beautiful.

[@sarahclayson9639]

I get it. SO everyones a clown, but she's not, so she feels like a freak, but her clown boyfriend doesn't care.

[@PHL76Music]

Actually, Ingrid is a really funny person, so I take this as she's goofing on the lyrics.

[@kingofallwhites]

PHL76Music How do you know? And do you mean funny peculiar or funny ha ha?

[@nasdpmlima6248]

Ooooooooooh

[@pleaserecordthis5374]

Fell in love with this song the first time I heard it- Awesome song- really hits home. I'm an independent artist who's trying to share his music. Right now I only have two videos because I just started this month - I try to upload a new song every week or so. Anyways, I'd be super appreciative and thankful to anybody who does't mind taking a minute to listen to some of my stuff. Thanks everybody. I'm looking forward to listening to some more of her music. Great song and Great voice!

[@HanZhang1994]

It's funny, I was introduced to this song at a BOSE home entertainment demostration. At first I didn't think much of it but when I heard it again later I suddenly wanted to find it and keep it. Where did you first hear of this song?

[@NoldorianElf]

Here...Now... Like it!

[@Amysteryname]

Old Navy sweater commercial

[@carlord0]

same exact way you did

[@Anonimox96]

Someone performed it on American Idol years ago.

[@JohnHilman1968]

did you buy the Bose system?

[@chadd990]

I still can’t believe that someone was lucky enough for Ingrid to take them that way they are, to her wanting a time machine to never meet them.

[@superdupercorp]

Here because of #Stally ❤️

[@sodapop976865]

The only thing I don't like about this song is that it's not longer

[@YaStasDavydov]

This video was actually uploaded 7 and a half years ago. Miles better than music nowadays

[@wes3927]

Yes 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@troiaaliyah]

Almost 10 years now

[@somerandomguyontheinternet4935]

Kurt Green you don't measure music in miles, you measure it in *G A L L O N S*

[@moduspwnenz]

How original... maybe dont be lazy and look up music dipshit

[@kevinharrissr5255]

Nice.

[@AdovianDones]

Eloquent, articulate, serene. The power of Ingrid

[@melissas4094]

2021 anyone??

[@ArtiJett]

Ally's cover brought me back here!

[@aliciad4707]

Nostalgia brought me here

[@ginali755]

"'Cause I love you more than I could ever promise and you take me the way I am" ♥ love this song & Ingrid Michaelson is a really good singer :)

[@李小闷]

Stally brought me here.

[@patiivodka]

same :$

[@meowrasaur]

+李小闷 :)

[@eva-3009]

jup same

[@KikoroChan]

+李小闷 OMG same xD

[@danielavieirabras9210]

Same xD

[@marchbros-bk9hp]

Greys Anatomy brought me here "super late, I know"

[@ximenaalvarez4645]

Too😂 lol

[@kylieoyo]

me toooo

[@mollymags132]

samee

[@tamirajones278]

This song plays at my job and it drives me nuts lol

[@fatimarashida1]

I love this song

[@adrianne8267]

There is a mixture of "Ally brought me here" and "the muppets brought me here" 😂

[@JumpinJellys]

Looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooov this song :)

[@jenayaburnett8989]

Ally Hills, brought me here.

[@annferris4439]

Same❤️ im stally trash

[@hannahbanana9484]

same!

[@grankensteinfrokernocken2907]

same

[@sremdoza819]

Same

[@mtvfakingitequalsawesome9193]

Yep 💖💖

[@keymo9480]

This is such a TikTok vibe. She was ahead of the time.

[@antosaez12345]

Im here because of ally and stevie

[@azaleacortez7440]

from what video

[@dymphie2301]

me too

[@fedelisbeatriz4526]

+antosaez12345 same here oh my gosh

[@KikoroChan]

+antosaez12345 Same xD

[@duonghuyen3218]

listening to this song before watching vid OMGGG just like turn an innocent song into a creepy one :-ss

[@musicenthusiast96]

I took 8 years to find this it keeps playing for adverts but I never knew the song D:

[@TheicMoggy]

Try listening to The Chain, Sort Of, and How We Love. I am in a world of tears ever since I discovered Ingrid.

[@dacdom]

+idc anym if you wanna find a song without knowing the title+artist, google this : "blablabla bla bla" lyrics ------ The "" are important if you want google to know you want that exact sentence. With the word lyrics, it will find matches.

[@fluffynelly]

+Joshua Takahashi yeah sounds like you have a lot of crying to catch up on. Keep Breathing also a cryer.... and my go to is Into You.

[@TheicMoggy]

+fluffynelly Yes I still know both of them. She's really on of my favorite artists! Although I have yet to sit down and listen to Slow the Rain and majority of Girls and Boys.

[@ifyouclickmeyouanohyeahyea7560]

IKR I MISSED THIS SONG AO MUCH

[@cesar18715]

My good friend set up f9r us to take dance classes, we learned and danced the night away to the Rumba. Things got really intense when we looked into each other's eyes and danced to this beautiful rhythm. Thanks for all the adventures Alexis, I sure will miss you. Thank you for the great adventures, Utah isn't so bad after all, but my home is California.

[@DancingVioleta]

I feel like I'm the only one who came here because i have amazing taste in music and i love Ingrid...

[@Mazgoyoutube]

12 years and this song still makes me blush

[@kaptink10bubbles88]

I'm a man and like this song. Is that wiered? Just wondering.

[@jadedjimmy]

Heck no, I'm a dude and I'm a sucker for this jazzy/coffeehouse sort of stuff!

[@Ween745]

Yeah, it's weird.

[@elcapitan6790]

jadedjimmy Awesome! Good man! Not afraid to listen to good music :)

[@MrsNisa]

No, not weird...awesome. ;)

[@timothykraemer453]

Ingrid Michaelson is AMAZING! I think she's one of the best artists I've ever heard and inspires me everyday! So THANK You Ingrid! :)

[@DavidaGene]

if you were falling then I would catch you. You need a light ? id find a match!

[@isa-vg1pb]

Read it when it said that!

[@AllanWilliams-yh7dt]

You ever noticed that she pronounce every word clearly.?

[@nut913]

I want a girl like this.

[@Rottmann870]

Wasn't this used as a commercial at some point?

[@sarahgolley8178]

Gap commercial I think...maybe Old Navy

[@Tink2127]

I'm here because I've been a fan of Ingrid since before this song was even in the Old Navy commercial for sweaters!