Isabelle McCalla - "Helpless" (Best of Pronoun Showdown)

PRONOUN SHOWDOWN 6
April 14, 2019 - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
Lyric Changes by Kimberly Jenna Simon and Abby DePhillips
Musical Direction by Benjamin Rauhala
Produced and Conceived by Abby DePhillips & Kimberly Jenna Simon
Pronoun Showdown is a concert series at Feinstein’s/54 Below that explores what happens when you flip the pronouns in well-known songs!
Filmed & Edited by FAMOUS IN NY - famousinny.com

[@rory7993]

I thought she was gonna do it from angelica’s perspective but this is even better

[@feelingpurpley9080]

Same 😂

[@sabrinab7974]

Isn’t that kinda just satisfied lmao

[@glitzyglam71200]

That’s literally satisfied... she recounts the same events

[@antarctica4540]

@@sabrinab7974 it's a pronoun battle-- where they change the pronouns to fit a character's perspective or to fit a given situation (like this one where they made Eliza sing Alexander's part of the song as if it's her own and making it sound like Alexander's the one who's lovestruck instead of Eliza) -- that's what they meant by 'they thought it's from Angelica's perspective'

[@antarctica4540]

@@glitzyglam71200 it's a pronoun battle-- where they change the pronouns to fit a character's perspective or a given situation (like this one where they made Eliza sing Alexander's part of the song as if it's her own and making it sound like Alexander's the one who's lovestruck instead of Eliza)-- that's what they meant by 'they thought it's from Angelica's perspective'

[@belleweed5270]

Look at my eyes You're so into me

[@meow-kh6vq]

What every single wishes they could say about someone :')

[@caitlinmarie2779]

“top notch....” *leaning to look down* *snaps back up* “..brain!”

[@noodlearg9745]

eyyyy fellow caitlin

[@emlands]

ISABELLE NEEDS TO PLAY ELIZA ASAP

[@sarahgarrod5311]

The lyrics are amazing but I'd also like to point out that she's succeeding at singing *all of the parts* at once. Stunning

[@sassypants7536]

I know, especially the rapping! It's so hard! Major snaps ;)

[@addyourself]

this is an open invitation for izzy mccalla to marry me right now

[@phoenixjordan4536]

Thought this was going be Angelica singing Helpless than I realize it was just a cocky and proud Eliza.

[@luanad9112]

Your top notch... brain.

[@spookybugz2113]

I love how everybody recognized the first little riff. Not even saying words. That's how you know Lin did it.

[@alpna1578]

Shes got me helpless

[@kaitlinslover639]

i LOVE your pfp!!

[@ozziehall779]

MOOD.

[@redfox7266]

@@kaitlinslover639 same

[@farateq]

same...

[@corakowal]

Oh shoot Dead Girl Walking AND Helpless!?! YES

[@zgblanche1815]

Can't believe she dedicated a whole song to the viewers who watched this video, respect

[@tjpaul7266]

I love this. The confidence and turning of tables and it's just perfect.

[@AngelYeol88]

I love how she messed up a bit of the lyrics but manage to complete the show. If I were in her position, I'll definitely go all red and messed the whole show ugh.

[@sassypants7536]

I guess because it's so fast paced you just have to move on, otherwise the whole thing unravels. She recovered really well!

[@rebeccalicht24]

I can’t even tell what she said in those messed up lyrics

[@ava-jg6tf]

@@rebeccalicht24 time stamp?

[@nina531]

@@ava-jg6tf 1:43

[@gemnet7604]

I’m pretty sure it’s something taught to people who speak/sing/perform publicly. I was told to just keep going if I mess up when I started reading at mass and when I did my first play. It’s just one of those things you’re taught (Atleast I’m pretty sure but correct me if I’m wrong)

[@Bantastic102]

The amount of cheers the second she opended her mouth

[@Aedi_H._Dee]

I can’t stop imagining Alyssa singing this to Emma

[@ozziehall779]

You're a genius.

[@brat.zdholl]

Love this, cause Alexander was the one who fall for Eliza before her for him.💙

[@islagrace9179]

I think Eliza fell for Alex first but then again we don’t get Alexander’s pint of view

[@ozziehall779]

This video inspires so much joy. The entire cast of the show she’s in, is just so lively. It just jumps out every time you hear any of them preforming. This in particular; so beautiful and so well done, and it makes me feel so warm inside knowing that she really cares so much.

[@aiydanvelez5051]

Can’t figure out if this my bisexual anthem or my narcissistic anthem cause I’m both

[@row2matow557]

ME

[@Ace-ih9md]

"And your top notch..." *looks down* "BRAIN"

[@bigovergrownrat40]

this is the epitome of self confidence and i’m HERE FOR IT

[@cesarionoexisto2848]

this is so true because yes i am helplessly in love with izzy mccalla

[@Sweetumskitty1789]

If this was how Eliza sang helpless Ham would have never had the gall to cheat on her.

[@noodlearg9745]

nice pfp. i'm demi too i think.

[@sophia155]

i love how she messed up the lyrics a few times ( understandable cause it’s really confusing lol ) and just kept going like ,,, i could never

[@milohsnow1965]

Holy shit this was SO SO good!!! I love her!!

[@allisonwhelan6052]

Do you mean Lily Evans when she sees James Potter?

[@unusedaccount4307]

Nah, this is James at Lily

[@tediumlacie]

I'm sorry but this is such a dumb comment. Totally out of place.

[@katagoncillo13]

iconic

[@tinaloye2014]

unused account you’re right and you should say it

[@nightcoresubliminals2038]

My favorite part was 0:00 - 3:37

[@Bantastic102]

I NEED A GOOD AUDIO RECORDING FOR THIS OH MY GAWD GET IZZY IN HAMILTON

[@prussiajohnson782]

Self confidence of a goddess and I need to channel that

[@space.404]

I'm imagining my girlfriend singing this to me and I'm in tears ahahahah this pretty much sums how I feel about her

[@jamies9040]

Awwwwwwww🥺🥺

[@noodlearg9745]

same

[@notsam7928]

This makes more sense than the original

[@jaeedinger-vanatta4244]

I thought this was gonna be gay.

[@hibabenali5278]

Can we talk abt the fact that this video has no dislikes?? Faith on humanity restored

[@adamwise1111]

I have never been more attracted to someone in my life

[@dAfoodie808]

ugh she’s so amazing!!!

[@abbyleclair9216]

I was expecting it to be from Alexander's POV... THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER

[@sciencesimplified2350]

1:14 didn’t have to call me out like that

[@bunchastuff14]

I didn't know I needed this thank you abby

[@MsWickedWolf]

Izzy should play Eliza

[@kat_lynn_b3315]

I'd also love to see her as Angelica

[@MsWickedWolf]

I said Eliza

[@ghostpepper618]

@@MsWickedWolf There's a reason he said "also" 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️

[@MsWickedWolf]

GhostPepper618 my bad

[@ashb7487]

I need this for my Spotify playlist

[@jude8173]

There is a reason this video has NO DISLIKES

[@taranadutta8493]

That *boom* gives me life •^•

[@hannahvance3798]

love this song

[@fatimasantos5612]

this is a hard song omg she nailed it

[@jennifleur912]

Its been over a month and there’s no dislikes. Is anyone surprised? I don’t think so.

[@Hamilton-TheMusical]

This is just…yes.

[@maristotero3352]

She nailed it!

[@quogrim]

I love how its like shes saying you have went through all this pain but with me ill never let you feel that way again!!! ITS SO CUTE MAN

[@Mate-tp7ms]

When she and Emma first met

[@AntonEriera-qn1eu]

Well done!!! Wow!!! Great performance!!!

[@wowjerzz9329]

im freezing but i think its just the chills this song has given me

[@jadetryon3804]

Woah first time seeing a video with no dislikes

[@fart2351]

The three dislikes are from Angelica

[@parkchaeyoung9524]

My hopes and dreams are dead FUNNY THIS HAS FUCKING 3 LIKES HAHAHAHAHA ITS FROM ANGELICA MY LOVES

[@KeepCalmContemplateYourChoices]

Angelica, Laurens and Maria Reynolds

[@dessertgirl4103]

The 4 people who disliked it was drunk Alexander Hamilton, Lafayette, Hercules Milligan and John Laurens xx

[@noraclement9407]

We stan Queen Izzy McCalla

[@Hannah-br9qv]

I wish I could sing that good. I love this so much.

[@dAfoodie808]

she’s so talented i love her

[@gracieliz95]

I like it so much better this way, actually.

[@thatonepersonyouwontremember]

Ooooohhhh~ *Crowd goes insane*

[@PsychicDetectiveYakumo]

yup, another song that needs to be officially released

[@tomonewi]

I LOVE this.

[@AnnangstEdits]

Izzy: You're so into me. Me: yes. Izzy: That boy is mine. My heart: *goes boom*

[@mangana215]

I need the lyrics to this because she is my new queen

[@elleonthego21]

OMG SHE'S SOOOOOO GOOD

[@jayj2089]

I want a John version of this song now 😅

[@xeebs]

I love Izzy!!! 😍💖

[@LightningWar44]

My god I'm swooning.

[@khloeg1649]

Okay this is freaking great

[@maggiejane17]

I love Iz!!

[@sophiebartlett8243]

She's like. Oh, look at MY eyes. Fucking looking at them 🗡

[@anncocks4333]

Stunning ✨

[@victordunson719]

The new MAIZY in Shucked ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nisayldz4733]

GORGEOUS

[@cherryh.9822]

I think this is more historical accurate uvu

[@elfe8623]

Love this girl

[@chloemacomber8061]

✨this sparks joy

[@oriyanbarnes]

I need the lyrics thoughhhh I really wanna sing this

[@ivyesque]

is this what love feels like?

[@kyrapearson6239]

That's how you make it a solo. 💓

[@Dio-mn4kf]

**confused on who’s perspective it’s from**

[@4angstyzukosproductions186]

I love this

[@emh0607]

Secretly this was the original song and Alex was singing to John 😂💀

[@fairycars]

i fucking love her she needs to play eliza now

[@fairycars]

her and phillipa soo duet please

[@thehauntedtree]

Send this to your crush

[@ghostpixie822]

Female empowerment!!!

[@iLikePotato3s]

Hi Izzy!

[@fh7700]

can i find the lyrics to this anywhere?

[@ransbic5956]

#girlboss

[@hellorandomperson0]

Eliza, but she's King George

[@cartooncentral263]

😍😍😍

[@motherofallmonsters1737]

2:30

[@emilyglasgow6174]

Alexander would of never cheated on Eliza if Izzy was Eliza … just saying 😂

[@katarinadewitt]

...wow

[@fancyintrovert6091]

This sounds so condescending to me lol 😂

[@rory8808]

definition of BDE

[@JamesMiguelMusic]

I'm a dumbass and very confused. Is this from Eliza's perspective? Isn't Helpless already from Eliza's perspective? Is it just the part that Alexander says that's been pronoun switched? I'm really confused

[@bruh-od2oc]

This is like that one person who thinks the world revolves around them... No offense.

[@softielol1426]

This is like, so Alex tho.

[@inserthahafunniusername9656]

I really wanted a genuine cover of Helpless in Alexander's pov but the times when she sings "my sister" or stuff like that really annoyed me. She has a nice voice tho

[@madisongrace7675]

It's not from Alexander's perspective. It's supposed to be from Eliza's, if she were more confident.

[@inserthahafunniusername9656]

@@madisongrace7675 i know its not in his pov but I just wish it was-

[@madisongrace7675]

@@inserthahafunniusername9656 Oh, yeah. I guess that makes sense. I'd like more musicals with the main romantic song from the guy's perspective. Not a fan of Hamilton but I get that.

[@inserthahafunniusername9656]

@@madisongrace7675 yea. Plus I'd like to see his soft side that he displayed in his letters to Eliza in a song. It would've been pretty cute. Also I kinda wish that happened more too