Kelsea Ballerini - Penthouse (Healed Version) (Live from the 2023 VMAs)

"Penthouse" from the Grammy nominated album Rolling Up The Welcome Mat
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LYRICS:
We moved to a place with a view off of 8th Avenue after we said I do
And we watched cars of bachelorettes, 2AM cigarettes, and traffic headed downtown
And the interstate was so loud, there was a lot it had to drown out
We played the part five nights, but we were never there on the weekends, baby
We got along real nice, but when I left town, did you hate me?
One day, the curtain started coming down
I changed the second we were moving out
I guess wrong can look alright
When you’re playing home in a penthouse, baby
I bought the house with a fence, enough room for some kids, a backyard for Dibs
And I thought that would make it all better, and maybe forever wouldn’t feel like the walls closing in
‘Cause how does that even make sense?
Now that I think about it, it never did
We played the part five nights, but we were never there on the weekends, baby
We got along real nice, but when I left town, did you hate me?
One day, the curtain started coming down
You changed the second we were moving out
I guess wrong can look alright
When you’re playing home in a penthouse, baby
‘Cause we were playing home in a penthouse, baby
And it hurts putting shit in a box
And now we don’t talk
And it stings rolling up the welcome mat
Knowing you got half
I kissed someone new last night
And now I don’t care where you’re sleeping, baby
We got along real nice, until I wanted out, now I know you hate me
One day, the curtain started coming down
We changed the second we were moving out
I guess wrong can look alright
When you’re playing home in a penthouse, baby
‘Cause we were playing home in a penthouse, baby
I just bought the house that we saw
You said it was wrong
But I wanted it all along
#kelseaballerini #2023vmas #VMAs #Penthouse

[@KelseaBallerini]

penthouse, baby. 🥹🤍

[@jeansandhoodiegardengal2975]

Your a strong lady and absolutely beautiful human girly!!!! This was stunning and you are too!!!! ❤️

[@shailimcneely2419]

Love you 🩷

[@426snn]

AMAZING ❤❤❤❤

[@Christine-su4sc]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤​@@jeansandhoodiegardengal2975

[@Christine-su4sc]

I love this❤❤❤❤❤

[@briannaeaton1778]

To the girl sobbing in the audience, I feel you girlfriend. Hang in there ❤️

[@sophiedodsworth]

It was a privilege to be in that audience 🥹 so proud of you KB

[@Womenswrestlingfan78]

Hi Sophie I just subbed to your channel

[@PaulineMurphy58]

I was there too!!!

[@randomizationme]

How do you sign up to go? Were there tickets for sale?

[@YehoashDream]

I wish❤

[@heraldopolancosantos9304]

She put an amount of talent on display ❤ (no need for dancers or distractions, just she, her heart and her voice )

[@fernwehgal6715]

I will never get over the perfection of this version.

[@krissymconnorsvlog7321]

Love how the audience was so quiet before she starting to sing I kissed someone new last night ! I love this verison ❤

[@stephanieestremera7349]

I am still amazed at how many women resonate with this song. You can see it thier faces when they scream every word. I love it!!!! ❤

[@peter7301]

The audience was so mesmerized by her talent that they were not distracted by her wardrobe change.

[@MorrisB1971]

When the live version is even better than the recorded version 😮

[@aoife4218]

Just came across her from VMA and had to look her up. That performance was wow 😯

[@randysing3288]

I love your voice and this song. This version was even more beautiful than the original. You are amazing live!

[@carlosvalente5824]

I love this version. I love the acting. I love the melody. I love all the connection, respect and feeling from the public and Kelsea. I love this plot and evolution of the lyrics. EPIC

[@KUYAFAITH]

One of the best and powerful performance in MTV VMA History!

[@caitypimentel3983]

Best performance of VMAs, true talent!

[@Angelmarya24]

The strings just add a whole other level to the beauty of this song

[@jrwndelaluna]

This (VMA) was the first time i heard/watch this song and i instantly fall in love with it. Thanks for the talent Kelsea. ♥

[@hollykelley5853]

I’ve watched this a zillion times! Go girl! So so so happy for you gorgeous!!!!

[@bobsternvogel5550]

Great performance, Kelsea! Love the costume change before the final verse.

[@natav2001]

I was so so blessed to witness this magic front row I had CHILLS the entire time!! love u sm 🤍🤍🤍

[@zumbacarrie80]

I've had the privilege of seeing you live a couple times. Hearing the original version was powerful enough...can't wait to hear this version live as well.

[@addictedtopeace]

Such a beautiful song 🦋🌻came here immediately I heard it at the VMAs,😊you are so talented and beautiful Kelsea👏

[@RYang-fz1ve]

Such a powerful performance! I love you Kelsea!!!❤

[@kianatolentino2487]

I am so happy that I got to see you perform this live that day!! hope you had a great birthday that day!!🥰🥰🥰

[@carriexoo]

every live performance of this song just gets better and better 🤍

[@stets1972]

Love Love Love ❤❤❤ this song! That dramatic pause before that powerful passionate lyrical masterpiece is addictive. You look amazingly ravishing in that fit, KB 😍. You are the dream! ~Proud Fan & Admirer...

[@makayla5585]

this performance is my roman empire

[@deneenovak]

This song is so good. I will always love it.

[@Thelittlewilsons1]

She is so good always wanted to go to one of her concerts so proud KB

[@singingfan]

Gorgeous! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@juliagritzbach]

This was amazing!!!

[@WhisperinAngel]

I cannot listen to this song enough!

[@qwertyduck]

this is so beautiful kelsea

[@wildeolano7698]

❤wow what a beautiful song ♥️ blessings and many successes

[@tannercobb345]

Awesome kelsea you are amazing

[@leepatton1180]

Always gonna love u kelsea

[@sierramann5352]

Best one yet ❤

[@samikazbe]

she is amazing

[@erinsherman3632]

Wow fantastic

[@Beckster1]

Chills 😢

[@andreaking4723]

So proud of you ❤❤❤

[@426snn]

I can't stop watching this video! ❤❤

[@kgtramp5904]

Your storytelling is mesmerizing

[@avocationnation5307]

Imagine Morgan is watching this on a big screen TV and seeing Kelsea points to you like that when she said "You got half" 😂😂😂😂

[@maddiescott3563]

i like her songs

[@catalinavizcarra805]

ILY ❤

[@davidkristianpongtiku9608]

Your song is amazing ❤❤

[@robbylovee1316]

I waited all night to see my diva to come on was amazing ❤

[@aldofurnari2741]

Awesome work kelsea wow,🎉❤

[@karynoconnor2804]

I have great respect 4 you hun ❤

[@jaysonbibon1967]

😢😢😢 i love you kelseaaaaa ❤

[@PaulineMurphy58]

It was so fun being in your audience that night!!! And happy birthday yet again haha

[@neenalewis1649]

The orchestra in this performance 😍😍😍

[@fanelhenrique]

Que apresentação incrível, muito orgulho de ser fã da Kelsea ❤

[@cdawgRJ]

Ela realmente é muito talentosa

[@kellygribbins1076]

One word: unforgettable

[@JesseDanley-eg5ew]

I love you Kelsea Ballerini 😇 I deleted Facebook Instagram Tick Tock but I'm still here I'll be at November 2 to support you

[@castertroye3790]

You deserve the Grammy kelsea!

[@VolkerundWallyMusic]

Very good Performance, great Video

[@SullenGirl1984]

What a VOICE ❤ NEW FAN❤

[@RafaelNguyenAlvarez12]

I'd love to check out that penthouse.

[@serenahappy24]

Wooow you're beautiful beautiful song🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@jctabs]

Incredible performance!

[@thumper6425]

💜💜💜

[@hollyberry9412]

😍😍😍😍

[@ricky9250]

new fan

[@UniversoDeMayka]

Me encanta estás guapísima vamos 👏 ❤❤❤

[@JesseDanley-eg5ew]

Kelsea Ballerini 😇 most amazing beautiful woman 👠 in history 💘 The most talented online star ⭐ in history love you ❤️

[@MayaLondon]

❤❤❤

[@JesseDanley-eg5ew]

Your the most beautiful woman 👠 in the world 🌍 your biggest fan 🌹 love you 4 ever 🕊️ I'll be there November 2 to support 💯 my hero love you My Queen 👑

[@delee069]

Pretty famn dancy with the wardrobe change ❤

[@princeindrajitlawlaha7027]

💝💯

[@ashleychildresss]

Ok hi brand new fan here, only heard this song at the moment. Obsessed. But BOO to whoever hurt her and im over the moon she has now found true love!!! If someone wants to reply with some suggestions of other good songs by Kelsea I would love that. *I am a lover of lyrics that make me weep.*

[@carriexoo]

I’d suggest her entire ‘Rolling up the welcome mat (for good)’ EP (includes this version of the song). A few of my all time favourites are universe, underage, peter pan, basically every song from ‘Unapologetically’, muscle memory, the little things. If you’re wanting pop, check out her self titled album (along with Ballerini), you’ve got bops like needy, bragger, the other girl etc 🤍

[@carriexoo]

And for lyrics that might make you cry = secondhand smoke, the first time, marilyn, love me like a girl (ballerini version), love & hate, mountain with a view, just married, penthouse (this song), leave me again 🤍 I’d also suggest watching the ‘Legends’ music video cause that just rips my heart strings & watching the ‘Rolling up the welcome mat’ short film which include the songs in her original EP (it’s heartbreaking)

[@n8tivepride84]

Damn. The girl at 50 seconds going through it.

[@aeh3253]

She actually looks really pretty here and sounds better than usual in my opinion.

[@shenleypolley97]

🌻🎈

[@foysalahmedchowdhury4726]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🏆🏆🏆🏆❤️❤️

[@SkubyRu]

🥰🥰😊😍💕

[@pamelamaloy9778]

❤❤❤❣️🥰👏👏👏

[@user-hz5vr7iu7f]

You look absolutely STUNNING!!!!

[@amos3457]

❤️🎶👍👍👍👍👍

[@paigerosenthal9837]

POV I’m the girl in the front crying🤡🤡

[@studio3121music]

The Song is Great, but the performance was "Stellar"! While y'all blow smoke up her **** with flowers and mints. Only two of you mentioned that she went from a white dress to a black one (wardrobe change) during the song. This is where everyone goes back and watches again.

[@Womenswrestlingfan78]

Hi Kelsey

[@karlajennifercampbell88]

like how she do that??

[@MorrisB1971]

Honestly Kelsea and Billie Ellish performances were the best!!! No vulgarity or twerking. No autotune. Just pure straight awesome vocals like it used to be

[@craigbostwick7233]

Look good in white.

[@mikehunt1959]

Incredible voice and lyrically great. A little comical that all the girls were screaming and showing such deep emotion when she said “knowing you got half” Hard not to find some humor when knowing 95% of the time it’s guys getting screwed in divorced

[@SummerJH98]

🤍✨️🤍✨️

[@A-Milly-A]

Slaay

[@amanda.paccagnella]

Was there like a sign telling the audience to stay silent during the switch?

[@meekbarcellano5857]

"we changed the second we were moving out"🎵 then she changed the second it was smoking out. 😆

[@ManuelRyanMusic]

😂😂😂

[@prettylady995]

I wish I could understand what she was saying I’ll have to look up the lyrics! I heard it’s a song about her X I am sure it’s a great song with meaning.

[@426snn]

It's very easy to understand but I'm a lyric person so I always resonate with them before the tune

[@miiik1803]

i will never not listen to kelsea ballerini sing

[@delee069]

An incredible extra by a very invisible woman

[@HawkSea]

Why are they crying?

[@2skachishi122]

Cause they are crying 😢

[@HawkSea]

Ahh, thanks for the clarification.@@2skachishi122

[@jasonhamilton1289]

comical how women cheer when she got half. 99% of men die half. she is not a victim

[@carriexoo]

She never said she was a victim...?

[@annegehrig5515]

Two sides to every relationship

[@jasonhamilton1289]

planted fans

[@Desertphile]

She is mumbling, and I cannot imagine why.

[@melissakurtz8468]

Lies lies lies ….

[@Amelia_xx844]

WOW, her hair grows fuckn fast, two days ago it was shoulder length. I'm sure you've got enough money for another house, give it a rest, you never fuckn cared😮