Keala Settle - This Is Me. The Graham Norton Show. 9 Feb 2018

Keala Settle performing the Oscar-nominated This is Me from The Greatest Showman. The Graham Norton Show. 9 Feb 2018. Lyrics below.
Guests include Saoirse Ronan, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, and comedian Rob Beckett.
Lyrics:
I'm not a stranger to the dark
Hide away, they say
'Cause we don't want your broken parts
I've learned to be ashamed of all my scars
Run away, they say
No one will love you as you are
But I won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
Another round of bullets hits my skin
Well, fire away 'cause today, I won't let the shame sink in
We are bursting through the barricades
And reaching for the sun (we are warriors)
Yeah, that's what we've become
Won't let them break me down to dust
I know that there's a place for us
For we are glorious
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
Gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
I am brave, I am bruised
I am who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
...This is me
And I know that I deserve your love
There's nothing I'm not worthy of
When the sharpest words wanna cut me down
I'm gonna send a flood, gonna drown them out
This is brave, this is bruised
This is who I'm meant to be, this is me
Look out 'cause here I come (look out 'cause here I come)
And I'm marching on to the beat I drum (marching on, marching, marching on)
I'm not scared to be seen
I make no apologies, this is me
I'm gonna send a flood
Gonna drown them out
(...this is me)

[@WildIrish53]

The anthem for everyone who was told they weren't quite enough.

[@elizabethechase]

I was just telling my sister that this is my "Fight Song" this year. :) The first time I saw it brought tears to my eyes for this exact reason.

[@CajunFyre92]

This is totally for me. Been told all my life I was worthless, stupid and would never amount to much. I’m most likely gonna be the only one of my siblings to go to college and graduate, and I’ve got the most awesome boyfriend ever. Will graduate in December with a degree in the IT field

[@ACPSCP]

Just tasted the odd flavor of rejection once again this day, so I came to this place looking for the words “there is nothing I’m not worthy of” ❤️

❤

[@paradis3ra]

Yep. Thats why I cry every time I listen to this song 🥺

[@mjedge808]

If you haven’t watched it, go find the video of the first time she sings this with Hugh in the room. The video is extraordinary.

[@mattiejohanna4324]

I second this ^ I cried

[@vapollone8980]

Really beautiful

[@RheaIR]

Yes! And the backing singer in red that is killing it!

[@allisonpalis2471]

What’s the video called?

[@mattiejohanna4324]

Allison P it’s called This Is Me | The Greatest Showman with Keala Settle | 20th Century Fox Or something like that. If you search up this is me keala settle it’s the one by fox family entertainment!

[@VintageCardinal]

THIS is singing. Not the auto-tuned crap they play on the radio.

[@jpl4136]

S O I was thinking the exact same thing!! Her voice is 100% genuine.

[@angiemeininger]

Reminds me of an old fashioned spiritual singing. It's that strong.

[@esthergloria8089]

@@angiemeininger yes!! Same here

[@KBWeeds]

Autotune is a not a new and a recording tool all producers use for all artists. Everyone? EVERYONE! Adele, Sam Smith, Cher, EVERYONE! And it’s use is not about a performer’s talent but more about the album producer wants to make. It’s more than T-Pain mic and cannot create a voice (T-PAIN has an amazing voice!). A horrible voice will sound even more horrible with autotune. And with today’s technology producers will use it to tweak performers during live performances.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@MLoaf I did. It was on fire & the dancers & backup vocalists were AMAZING. Not the same as being there, but close enough.

[@aliciad8553]

5:33 Keala saying "thank you for having us" - she's the main vocalist in the song but sees herself as a part of the ensemble. What a sweet woman.

[@Fuji_0]

As a Thespian, it’s always been like that. Everything, even a little prop is significant. Glad to see another Theater Artist participate in mainstream film.

[@Nomadic813]

The ensemble absolutely killed it here and provides a powerful backdrop for her to bounce off of. Having seen this same song performed with other accompaniment really highlights how spectacular this particular rendition was because of how strong this particular ensemble was.

[@dnolan105]

Even the backup vocalists are on absolute fire.

[@ericadams7842]

Absolutely. From the vocalists to the band to the dancers, everybody was killing it. It shows how talented Kaela is to be able to take point in front of all of them.

[@andrewmccormack4295]

@@ericadams7842 ..I absolutely agree Eric,the backup singers,dancers and the band ABSOLUTELY blew it away,and by the way that female drummer with the coloured hair looked so cool, ( In my opinon ).

[@RaffaPed]

Couldn't agree more. I thought they should have at least acknowledged their great work.

[@josephkelley8641]

Perfect casting, yep - great point. .

[@rjuleamary4214]

Yeah. Right?

[@Hhammer]

Can’t believe this song didn’t win the Oscar

[@amandabarry5315]

Seriously. Brings me to tears every time. She is absolutely amazing.

[@Snee4k]

@@amandabarry5315 exactly, I'm crying right now 😅

[@mmattei85]

I can't believe that this amazing song didn't win the Oscar!! She's absolutely great, the power in her beautiful voice, I cry everytime I hear it...

[@ThefetchNZ]

Yoni Marlow unfortunately the oscars performance wasn’t as good as this one. I think the pressure of ‘Oscar’ got to everyone she should have won!!!!!!

[@lanpingpug]

@@ThefetchNZ But the Oscar isn't decided on the night, or by that performance.

[@ricdelhjasonignacio6546]

As a teenager who's been sexually abused and no one believed... this song helped me gain back the light that was stolen from me.

[@hermasmarcusakpovo2189]

Be strong, you're not alone

[@kirbyara]

I relate to this so much.

[@mariesylviej]

Ricdelh Jason Ignacio I’m so sorry for what happened to you but don’t let it bring you down but be strong and be happy and love yourself 👠👗👙and be confident

[@chriszentiafarmer3946]

Make no apologies!

[@vega1285]

Remain strong!

[@robertstaiger7301]

My little girl has been playing this song over and over. And she said “ I wasn’t born to be perfect, but born to be alive”

[@christianmendoza6844]

Mi love to your child. She is strongest than us. Smart kid. You must be proud!!! Congrats

[@Kittikee10]

♥️

[@bittyscloset]

Wowww💖💖💖💖🙏

[@hannahpoulter8327]

No she fucken didnt

[@stussycat77]

@@hannahpoulter8327 what a stupid comment

[@excigold7711]

Her vocal cords are stronger than my will to live.

[@dearbrave4183]

Hahahaha it shouldn't be😂😂😂 but that was a good one😂

[@escfan2706]

Stay strong, I don’t know you but you’ve got this♥️♥️♥️

[@naokyrodriguez2659]

That sentence is a trick Everything is stronger than my will to live

[@pauldalton]

Legit made me laugh. Hope its not true tho anymore.

[@Fennecfoxey]

is that a compliment or an insult?

[@vi808]

Am i the only one whom can't hear or sing this song without crying endlessly...

[@cassidyho939]

Me too!

[@mkbcoolman]

Nope.

[@camilacalilpitta8615]

Nope. We are together

[@lolalolita7496]

Me😥😥

[@tiffanywoolfrey7979]

Same!!!

[@jimtregurtha3739]

What makes Keala even more beautiful is that she actually was really shy and thought she wasn't good enough. Now look at her. You go girl! You're amazing, inside and out

[@WingedPaladinLight]

Keala shy? I went to high school with her. I thought her anything but shy with how ambitious and outgoing she was. Perhaps shyness is relative because I was known as the quiet nerd. I was closer to her sister Kalani who was also on the shy side.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

She's still very humble, down to earth, no overgrown ego. Grounded in reality. WONDERFUL.

[@kattreed7919]

If you are ever down and out...PUT THIS SONG ON!!! THIS SONG HAS SAVED ME AND MY DAY SO MANY TIMES!! It has magical powers!! I play this song quite often and appreciate it more each time I play it.

[@georgiabrothers4413]

She doesn’t need auto tune, auto tune needs her

[@doughnicorn3855]

Georgia Brothers YAAAS 😂😂😂

[@teee.y]

trueeeeeee

[@ange7679]

Georgia Brothers Amen

[@kristymaeagonias552]

Georgia Brothers omg yes yes yes you go girl!

[@lewisclarkson8275]

Testify

[@bobb6275]

Dear Hugh Jackman, Thank you. Sincerely, Everyone

[@ShashamaneGoldilocks]

Bob B N

[@ScarletHuntress76]

Bob B Dear Hugh Jackman, Thanks for inspiring hope around the world. Sincerely, a girl with a dream

[@mustafaalosta8437]

1+

[@Sophie-uc8kc]

wat

[@carmelcossens1323]

DVD 👨❤❤🏠🌙

[@mikeeasthampton]

Jesus, i am crying. Never did bevor hearing a song....

[@zainabaldeen1703]

Anthem for anyone who was bullied because of their Race, Skin colour, Disability,Gender, Religion or just being bullied for any made up reason by an idiot.

[@telepatia7015]

😭

[@aldosenr9851]

her live voice sounds exactly the same her voice in the song omg

[@allabout5655]

and she can dance too

[@ahyaahya2447]

@@allabout5655 indeed

[@luvcamille5277]

an khuong yes, cause she needs no auto tune or anything, her voice is naturally beautiful.

[@undertheseatv]

luv Camille she doesn’t need auto tune, auto tune needs her

[@mrdavidjk]

@@luvcamille5277 there should be a music chart for people who can naturally sing without the need for autotune

[@belleenigma1528]

Fight it girl! You can tell that she's genuinely been hurt; bullied, harassed, abused. She sings with such passion but there's true fire born from anger lying under these lyrics that she's spitting out.... kinda like "you underestimated me and look at me now! Jokes on you!" Powerhouse for sure.

[@johanna6924]

Have you Seen the First Time she sang it in Studio where it literaly bursted Out of her. I sob cry everytime i see it. It's amazing

[@maryandchild]

i mean, she also is an amazing actor. it doesn't necessarily have to be personal, it can just be talent.

[@belleengelbrecht5354]

And i am a skinny girl and I know exacltly what she is singing from, i have big cheeks when i smile and i have a big nose, so i know.

[@CustomizedUsername]

She cried singing at Oscars

[@MARCUSTESS]

It's not about weight or size its about ignoring the bulling the abuse the years of crap others have throw at you and accepting yourself for who you are regardless of what others think. This is my anthem, from now on.

[@hellymad123]

My son was bullied in school at 14 years of age ,ruined his life,he gave up on everything and still at the age of 20 he is struggling with anxiety hate seeing the pain in his eyes but I live for the day when he becomes who he wants to be. ❤️

[@henrydominguez8928]

America owes her recognition

[@MichaelSiford]

"They don't know it yet, but they're gonna love you." Trust me. :)

[@iamalami3448]

Michael Nolan Hugh Jackman's line. It's my favorite :)

[@mikamoo825]

Me to

[@seasalllover]

wow the fact that they’re doing the film choreo makes me really emotional for some reason??

[@psychloe2]

pinoeshair that made me tear up too!

[@ck104]

Me, too! I ended up clapping at the end like an idiot here in my apartment. =)

[@damianking2519]

Me too👏👏

[@andersonfamily]

strangely enough I loved the dance parts but not the dancers doing it.... I hope they have some of the cast and the Broadway back up singers on the night of the Oscars that would be epic

[@jennywinget1144]

I think the song just grabs you.

[@amirjazli8923]

when she SING it, it mean SHE REALLY MEAN “THIS IS HER”. Because her confident in HER SINGING

[@pandapeep1148]

She makes it look soooo easy and it's sooooo hard. She's AMAZING! The backup singers - the whole thing utter perfection. No track - REAL SINGING. REAL TALENT!

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

She could teach music as well as sing, she's that good. Did I say good ? I meant GREAT !

[@SomeSome643]

The dancers are even doing the dance from the movie! Love that.

[@jaimiehex9420]

they are singing even!

[@jorjathompson6847]

Durr

[@AlbredaWelde]

There's a KZbin video teaching the moves.

[@evagrant904]

I haven’t watched the moive

[@terrydoyle484]

At the start they weren’t

[@lizgraham9986]

Nothing fake about this woman! She is PURE and passionate!!! I am breathing fresh air right now. How could she not believe in herself. She eminates beauty and joy!!

[@raybolasco9457]

Love this song , reminds me i can be whatever i want to be ,a few people who.makes fun of me , when i do karroke , just one thing come to mind , take no .notis just be your self have fun

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@raybolasco9457 She put her heart, soul, & guts into this performance ! I hope that she didn't go on Jimmy Kimmel, he'd be interrupting her every 2 minutes with a non sequitur quip or a stupid remark for a cheap laugh. Graham lets her talk !☀🌞

[@Maliasimpleplanfan]

The fact that Hugh cares for her so much makes my heart so happy, my husband believes in me the same way and I am so blessed. Everyone needs that support

[@tillyboos]

Unfortunately, NOT all of us are that privileged, but we keep pushing to try and find it.

[@Walkab0utt]

I love that she started the performance quite nervous, and it's almost as if the lyrics of the song empowered her and she delivered that incredible performance. Amazing.

[@cisio64123]

I'm with Hugh, it's 100% Keala's fault. If she weren't so amazing he never would have wanted her for this or pushed her out front. He really wanted the movie made and knew he had to bring out the best talent to do it...and that is Keala. Sorry Keala, you are awesome and you can't hide anymore. Thank you Hugh .

[@alexiskuwata]

YES!

[@touchstarvedlesbo]

At first i got confused

[@taylorlightner8109]

He is the best and I love him so much❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@christopherkharkongor8793]

True....

[@gerrynicol3951]

Brilliant

[@plane997]

"And I know that I deserve your love" this line makes me so emotional

[@blancarodriguezdiaz7205]

Matahi Tei “there’s nothing I’m not worthy of”... amazing

[@plane997]

Yea so touching!

[@khylahrogers4129]

Just cried real tears because of that line!

[@yazmin9002]

I’m always crying with that line

[@babybluepretty]

Right, me too!!! it’s like she’s saying I’m worthy to be love. I think this part gets to me because for a long time I didn’t realize that I was worthy to be loved!

[@sammysamsam2992]

She's belting out while her other hand is in her pocket.... She's an absolute fighter and singer packed with overflowing emotions.. Gosh I love her and this song... I always cry like a baby whenever I watch her sing this

[@jamiehawn9534]

As far as I'm concerned, this is the best emotional video ever and ever will be.

[@williamlasselle3193]

I can’t stop crying every time I hear her sing this song. She has been thru hell and stands on the top.

[@mauricioricaldi4569]

I feel you bro. that is so true

[@rodrigobarreto2477]

me too and the studio recording is incredible

[@baruense]

Yes me too its very feelings

[@johnlubrico3918]

❤️

[@louern123]

same

[@paulnewman4624]

What a beautiful humble woman. She deserves all the success she gets. Well done Hugh Jackman for finding this amazing talent.

[@Sophie-uc8kc]

Hugh Jackman didn’t find her though...

[@jodidemay5521]

shes on Broadway she found herself lol

[@exist.resist]

Yep

[@yoselinlorena1652]

she is a little bit good

[@perfectlygeorgia5192]

Paul Newman I love her talent as well and it’s so nice you commented that

[@epsilon937]

The ones in the background seem like they have just as much fun singing this song as Keala has

[@jordanschoepke1864]

She is quite possibly the best vocalist I've ever heard in my life, absolutely incredible

[@melaniefrickstein5473]

U don’t listen to music do u?

[@LadyPercy.]

No malice intended, but genuinely to my ears this is just an over hyped shout, scream and screech feast. The deterioration begins half way, the song does build and grow, but not in a melodic good way.

[@Fuji_0]

@@LadyPercy. That’s meant to be loud and all screaming because that’s what song is about: Realizing things, being able to express yourself, embracing freedom and shouting to the world that “this is who I meant to be, this is me!”. It’s full of emotions, and if you had watched some dramatic and emotional musicals, the tune, power/softness, everything goes with what the lyrics want to convey.

[@LadyPercy.]

@@Fuji_0 I am an avid live and on film or recorded musical theatre fan. I just don't like this interpretation, yes I know the lady guest was actually in ' The Greatest Showman' movie but its just not my favorite. If anything having a choir and small orchestra somewhat spoils the cadence and intimacy of this self awareness and acceptance moment. I've personally seen, live, young and old amateur singers and two drag artists perform this song; and for me the mood was best captured with less overblown accompaniment. The stripped back minimalist instrumental without backing voices approach did match that self acceptance and self exposure moment that you allude to perfectly. But, at the end of the day, it's all down to personal choice.

[@Fuji_0]

@@LadyPercy. I understand, it’s like how Latrice performed “Natural Woman”, it’s so simple yet powerful. But yeah, it all comes down to preference.

[@orxven1551]

“I was successfully hiding from the world” *She’s one of us*

[@user-yb4nl4pk8e]

This is the type of music the industry needs

[@PauloSergio-mt7nb]

MustardOnMyAnus 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

@@davids3878 so true 👏👏

[@stevenjones4059]

It's better than every song today by far emotion hard work & energy something music today lacks majorly.

[@BirrDetonator1989]

Kids today don't understand what music is about, where it came from. All they want nowadays is a sexy bird banging out autotuned shite. This in my opinion isn't even the best song on the soundtrack, there are some songs there I'll be listening to for a long time to come.

[@stevenjones4059]

@@BirrDetonator1989 It's not even kids it's society everyone lacks passion lacks skill lacks drive to go to past their limits unlike past musicians 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & lastly the 90s was the undisputed greatest time in music history after all those years after all the musicians . New artists got lazy got pathetic & gave up & they stay scratching their heads wondering why old music is listened to more & wanted over theirs because their music lacks everything music is itself .

[@capokhatpin]

why does my heart feel that its about to explode whenever I watch Keala sing this....

[@andystafford1653]

100%

[@sofiaguerrero0969]

Where’d she go? She brought the entire world happiness with this song and then just disappeared

[@Diana-cg6su]

So true!

[@estefaniah7337]

She has some songs in spotify and guuurl, she’s still on fire!

[@KrochetWest]

She made her money and got up through.

[@kathpaez5557]

maybe she's hiding in the woods again? hahaha jk

[@arkadashi]

She's been touring the world, with Hugh Jackman. I saw some videos from Australia and New Zealand. They're amazing together. After the pandemic I don't what she's doing!!!

[@williambudd1209]

I was in the audience. It was amazing.

[@hop208]

So lucky!!

[@Andrealr2012]

You lucky sod 😁think i'd cry if saw it live .. actually I know i would 😘

[@williambudd1209]

It was special :) There was a technical issue the first time she sang it so she had to do it again.

[@my12spoonswithrose43]

William Budd I bet no one minded

[@sssophie9292]

William Budd wow. What an experience.

[@katybass6180]

I am 62 years old and my 15 year old granddaughter invited me to go to the show with her (which is flattering all on its own, how many 15 year olds want to be seen at the show with their Grandma) I fell in love with the movie. But when the song This is Me played, I was in tears by the time it ended. It captured every moment of doubt, insecurities, fears, and feelings of failure from the age of 12 to to now at the age of 62. Where I still don’t fit the expected role of Mother, Grandmother, and Wife of 43 years. I am still marching to my own drum and I am still getting bruised, but I am who I am and through the years I have learned to love and appreciate myself. This incredible song and her incredible delivery of it, combined with her obvious belief in the lyrics is a gift to the young people who don’t fit the “right mold”. My granddaughter has seen the movie 10 times now and has memorized the soundtrack from the movie. But this song has definitely become her personal anthem. She stands taller, holds her head higher and doesn’t let her sister and sisters friends bully her the way they did before she heard this song. With many thanks to the composers and most of all to the incredible woman who delivered this message of hope and belief to all of those who march on their own terms. Thank-you.

[@blubelle2176]

Katy Bass i watched the movie for the first time lastnight and just like you the tears flowed, when this lady belted that song out ot was like she was singing about me. She is outstanding

[@yulihan9011]

I cant believe that this song did not win the best original song award honestly

[@miaa1975]

who's still listening to this in 2020

[@geraldporter3404]

I am

[@miah8352]

Still here 2021

[@PJ-Slots-Entertainment]

Watching this performance as Keala sings proves again how the Academy got it wrong. 8.6 million people got it right. Thank You Keala

[@ianwoodbridge1610]

Amazing song amazing lady

[@arkadashi]

Yes!!!! Now is up to 10.6 millions!!!

[@Foreverenpointe]

I have never in my life seen someone embody their song the way this beautiful woman does.

[@monicalucius6993]

Amen....h.e.r.

[@jadedblue04]

The raw beauty of this voice.... she gives me chills! My god!

[@lynpyine2252]

No one, absolutely no one, could sing this song better than her. I cry a little whenever I hear her sing this song. She's not just singing, she's not just performing, she's declaring, she's proclaiming for all the people in the world who feel inadequate.

[@rochelle1903]

Her vocals are out of this world!

[@AE-lb3lq]

IRochelle

[@user-ug8ht6pn8k]

IKR!

[@lukapedro5873]

Rochelle 2

[@PanicOutFun]

I was thinking this exactly!!!

[@MitchellBasham]

You should listen to the Waitress sound track. She sing, “I didn’t plan it” and she is amazing !!!

[@coolas543]

i don't understand why this did not win the oscars

Probably because the story itself is a homage to the unpolitical correctness. The story is a homage to the outcast, ugly and freak people.

[@LobsterRei]

Many years later and this song still gives me goosebumps

[@FlintstoneR1]

We played this at our daughter’s funeral service in June 2020. To a background of a photo montage depicting moments from her life. She overcame so many health and other difficulties as both a child and adult. Only to be cruelly cut down by bacterial meningitis aged 25. Having just found her feet at last with a great and loving partner and a new career as a teacher. It just seems to perfectly fit her life battles and the courageous way she overcame each of those. Brings a tear to my eyes in 2022 having just found this YT clip.

[@samuelfakelastname7464]

I'm sorry for your loss, I will pray for your family, God bless.

[@makaylamoton449]

I’m so sorry sending love and prayers ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Cutejess2407]

I'm so sorry for your loss. 25 years, too damn young 💔

[@calinasagilitypartner4444]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@crazyfunk7642]

this is beautiy. this is what we need in this brocken world.this is her. she strong she humble she beautiful.

[@BreannaMae]

A-friggin-men!

[@ItsNotDerk]

Broken*

[@alexherna74]

She sounds awesome , her voice is beautiful !

[@ronniefranklin2586]

If she doesn’t win an Oscar, I’m going to riot.

[@tracer740]

You big silly, no you won't!

[@ronniefranklin2586]

Liche Christ boycott, petition. It’s basically a crime. XD

[@3lionsph]

Ronnie Franklin Actually she can't and won't win because she's not even nominated. The Oscar for Best Original Song honors the songwriters not the singer, so even if the song won, the award would go to the two gentlemen who wrote the song, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul (who also wrote City of Stars, the song that won last year), and not to Keala.

[@raven9117]

She won

[@LonesomeBossDaily]

And she didn't won

[@rebeccahedger1700]

Hearing her sing gave me chills. She is a very good singer

[@ellafischbachbrock2352]

No, she's an outstanding singer

[@edmilsonestephan7671]

When the song starts to soften with the red lights that little smile was everything

[@brycelavender2255]

“And I know I deserve your love” that really hit me

[@isaimarin612]

"There's nothing I'm not worthy of" shakes me everytime.

[@carmenseufert9969]

That line kills me too... hits too close to home.

[@itshordelle]

vocals exceeds any expectation! Truly one of the best singers on the planet

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

She Is the music that she performs, that's it.

[@DownToYouSirens]

She sounds like she was raised singing in a choir at an African American church. Her voice could absolutely nail soul, R&B, and gospel. I am shook!

[@brunoguerreiro2116]

The fact that no one has been able to do a good enough cover of this song shows the unique talent of Keala. Hugh Jackman lives the PT Barnum character as he too discovers talents.

[@smokeychickenwings1038]

Calling Hugh PT Barnum is quite insulting. PT Barnum was NOT a good person...

[@pedrosena178]

I really hope that they do the choreography at the oscar! I probably will cry a lot

[@pipertye2882]

Pedro sena i really want zendaya to be in the choreography at the oscars!!!

[@pedrosena178]

ME TOO!!!! I know that this will not happen, but if i could choice, i would put they with the clothes from the movie!

[@alyssaj6579]

Ugh if they don't I'll be so gutted😭 but I'll still watch for her performance lol

[@pedrosena178]

hahahah me too!!! But we know one thing that we can wait: Keala showing how to sing! because her voice its something out of this world!

[@lcpowell]

YEEEESSSSS

[@melanne7901]

This lady is absolute legend, her lack of confidence in such an extraordinary talent is so refreshing. How she doesn't seem to know it...crazy.

[@ppodism]

This song remains just so stunningly powerful 5 years on......

[@JindoMalteseSiblings]

Ikr ❤

[@sherrygrobaski2514]

Having a son with special needs and working with Special Olympics for many years my son heard this and said "Mom, this could be our song!" for he and his friends. Makes me tear up every time I hear it!

[@juliusangelolg]

I hardly pray for your son and your family's greatest achievements for the years to come. :D God bless.

[@TallicatGames]

This is the anthem for every single human being who has ever felt marginalised, pushed aside, outcast. Me, your son and his friends...so many people. Tell your son and his friends to learn it and sing it anytime they feel as if they're being pushed aside, anytime they're told, 'you don't fit, you don't belong,' and to sing it loud and proud.

[@Nazaba09]

Sherry Grobaski I have Spina Bifida and this song makes me sob every time. Being disabled and treated so horribly by society, it just hits way too close to home.

[@nicolamacaulay668]

For they are glorious!

[@Nejidabest]

+Sherry Grobaski OMG this made me cry . so awesome. Bless you and your son. Fell in love with this song because being considered disabled myself, on top of identifying as gay and a minority, I felt like this was my anthem too. I hope your son will carry this song's message in his heart and refused to be torn down and shamed or let anything stand in his way of success.

[@joeychen7306]

I just love how, despite all of the fame that she has experienced, she is still true to herself and is very humble. I have heard her tell the same story of how she didn't want to be noticed, to the part where Hugh discovered her, to the part the director bought the liquor in order for her to sing the song and make it hers... But I have never gotten bored of hearing that same tale. She's so inspiring! And if you noticed, she was still so nervous when singing the song in the beginning of the performance but when the chorus came, she finally went into full Keala Mode and sang the sh!t out of that song like she meant every single word of it. I have nothing but RESPECT for this truly extraordinary person.

[@jeanneglynn2185]

Joey Chen I totally agree with you! She is awesome 👏

[@destina3082]

She’s so good she sings with one hand in her pocket

[@kristischoenwald1531]

OMG! What a voice! She sounds exactly like she did in the movie!

[@ajakadlubowski3212]

I’m literally amazed every time I head those high notes that she sings. Everything about this woman is pure talent

[@Orlanzepol123]

Aja Kadlubowski I love the words to the song but those high notes shake the heavens. She sounds like Martha Wash in those really high notes.

[@sarahhill849]

This song makes me tear up every time I hear it. It has become my 2018 anthem! She has an incredible voice. She is gorgeous and has an amazing soul! The movie is awesome!

[@worldtraveler5]

I get major chills and some tears listening to her sing this.

[@ladyclear62]

Sarah Hill lt’s mine too!!👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🙋🏽‍♀️🤗❤️❤️❤️

[@michellecodnia6371]

Sarah Hill the greatest show see 5 time awesome movie of the year all inspired the song ever "best musical in the number # the greatest show # a million dreams # rewrite the stars # come alive all awesome song on earth

[@silvanavenegas2949]

Sarah Hill i88

[@bobathonninja3752]

i always cry even now i am crying]] : (

[@tasneemjoshua682]

this song still brings tears to my eyes each and everytime ive watched this movie..yes ive seen it many times by now and will be watching it many more times to come

[@jyotidebi6755]

Could you please tell me the name of the movie??

[@ChapmanBraggHester]

The Anthem of Every Generation Coming into their own. A true declaration of the acceptance of self.

[@aidenjosephleuterio8492]

Hi. Yeah this song really helped me.. how about you?

[@maevegamer]

She killed it...love Keala she is so awesome. I love het attitude. This is me is my jam. It picks me up when i am down. Thank you Keala. Hugh Jackman is right it is all your fault. You have the voice of an angel.

[@EricAriel5]

Hugh has said this is his favorite song in the film and he’s not even in the number,he just gets to sit back and watch as a fan like everyone else.

[@MartyDittmar]

Yes!

[@nawfaleffendi9132]

i am curious..wow

[@drebel4bodypositivity336]

Kathleen MacFarlane i

[@maevegamer]

Drebel For Life yes....

[@benhp23]

Oh my God. She sang the song live perfectly as it is in studio version. Much respect for this woman!

[@rachelsingleton2023]

benhp23 because she's a Broadway actress. And she has pipes that can sing loud and proud 2 shows a day 6 days a week!

[@christiejones2192]

I was abused by both parents, I have always been the black sheep of the family I have depression Anxiety and a mental health disorder because of all the abuse. This song every time I hear it makes me cry, but also makes me believe that I am worthy I am who i am meant to be, THIS IS ME!!!! I tried to end my life a few years ago, but I was not going to let my family win. I moved half way across the country, to be away from them and I also got myself the BEST little doggie too. It turned out to be the BEST choice I have ever made. If anyone reads this, and has experienced what I have gone through believe in yourself, have faith in yourself and anything is possible. xx

[@Kaichongjee]

You are strong, you are powerful ❤ I hope you're enjoying life 😃

[@christiejones2192]

@@Kaichongjee I am now thank you so much. Take care. :)

[@dextyrio]

I'm trans. It's so hard. I'm fighting with it from childhood on. And this song gave me the strength that I needed to come out. Thank you.

[@HoustonTroy]

Hope it has gotten easier for you , fellow brothers n sisters.

[@fforflower8636]

❤

[@seasalllover]

the story graham was trying to get out of her was that her performance at the greenlight workshop was so powerful that the fox exec stood up right after and said “you just booked your first major motion picture” and I love that she was too humble to say that but I would have killed to see everyone’s reaction to that story

[@louiseb6111]

pinoeshair Hey, where did u see that? Would love to see that!😊

[@kylepotter2417]

Look up Hugh Jackman's appearance on one of the late night shows, I forget which one. He told the story there and another talk show as well.

[@flatfacedfriends]

He tells it in his appearance on Jimmy Fallon, for sure.

[@KOKINGWAYNE]

Bless

[@emackb1457]

Louise Barrowman 20th century fox KZbin had the video of them preforming to get the green light for the film. It’s super powerful, and it will bring you to tears.

[@reazon2bangie]

This womans Voice, her presence is SO touching!! I've got goosebumps and GLORYbumbs dancing all over my skin!!

[@viralusi3770]

part of me is sad everytime i heard her sing

[@xoxogossipgirl929]

me too

[@mmattei85]

I feel the same...

[@Ai-qq2cv]

世界中全ての人に届いてほしい。 魂の歌声。本当に素敵です。

[@anshudublin]

levels of goosebumps and chills listening to this in 2020. To be honest I think this is what the world needs especially right now. Warts and all, Scars and all we are are uniquely different and we should be proud of that and stand up and whisper, roar, scream and shout "This is me!!"

[@san18ful]

I love how she just stands there and performs with her hand in her pocket like it’s no big deal. She makes it look effortless. Her voice is amazing, I love this song and it became my favourite when I heard it for the fist time. Can’t wait to see more of her, hope she gets more big roles, ‘cause she is amazing.

[@HighTen_Melanie]

Agree! She makes it look easy. They couldn’t have chosen a better person.

[@lexas.felipe6461]

Totally agree with you!

[@golazygamer8093]

I mean she was already in waitress and now this which were both kinda big in their own right so shes already there but hell yeah she rocks we will definitely be seeing her more

[@aiseanaqoro1282]

Sanne Derks same here loved it feeling happy and Content listening to this song

[@TitanDraugen]

I love how Hugh pushed her into believing in herself.

[@WhatSayCrochet]

I love the variety of people singing back up. Of cultures, ethnicities, ages and so on. This song is about being different. Illustrating that through a range of different kinds of people is beautiful.

[@benschaeffer8102]

Life is ALL different kinds showing the beauty. ❤

[@bambamthemanman]

This song is so emotional that when Keala sang it, I could see the tears in her eyes

[@zuhalyilmaz6624]

"Its all your fault"...this is emotional...

[@declanbyrne6737]

Zuhâl Yilmaz i

[@lumanuuu]

what minute is that line???

[@zuhalyilmaz6624]

Canal do Manu 7.38

[@r4v3nyt32]

Zuhâl Yilmaz

[@matt3702]

아니 어떻게 영화랑 라이브랑 똑같애 미쳤나봐 진짜 영화에서 녹음 입힌게 아니라 라이브로 찍었다는 거 리얼인가봐

[@Yebbi__]

가사가 너무 슬퍼요 ..

[@user-ok1bk6zd2u]

진짜 개 멋있음.......... 어쩜 저리 다재다능한지 ..

[@dexter8876]

She sings this song with so much conviction every single time I see her. It never gets old.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

She puts her heart, soul, blood, sweat & tears into it, yet she's so humble & down to earth. Refreshing. Good to hear & see.

[@jpfernandez6993]

No matter what video I watch her perform this, I can tell that she feels the song EVERY time. Incredible.

[@ANightworkerslife]

Still here in 2020.. who else? :) She just gets me, every time. Love this song, Love her. Love that Hugh fought for her and how she makes this song fight for everyone. Would love for The Graham Norton show to publish the full applause for her because i heard it went on for a while...

[@N7_PINK_QUEEN]

November 2020

[@andresjosegomezurena5855]

December 2020

[@miah8352]

2021 here

[@Kazeemi2810]

Sept 2021 🐨🐨

[@user-DreamJordan]

October 2021

[@maramaxwell2687]

The look on her face when she finishes, and the crowd is deafening, my goodness.

[@maryjones9469]

As a person that was sexually and mentally abused, torn down. Even though I strongly absolutely believe in God He makes my life stronger through him. I still had that doubt in the back of my mind always and other people telling me I wasn't good enough that I'm not going to to be anything, I will never make it and I'm not good enough to be a mom or to keep anyone. The song and others it's just so strong in the lot of the way that it makes you feel. To be able to say I'm strong enough I'm worth it I'm worth being loved, respected to have a family. God has gotten me through a lot but music has been a strength as well and will always be a part of me as well. So thank you for the music and especially for the faith that makes us stronger to be able to believe in ourselves for ourselves.

[@princedetor9031]

I wish i can give her a hug

[@brettroberts990]

This has become one of my favorite songs in the whole world. If you were being bullied or have been bullied and/or you are going through emotional distress please listen to this song - it is for you!

[@ahyaahya2447]

Agreed with you sir

[@Nazaba09]

Brett Roberts I’m disabled and this whole movie is basically my life experience. I can’t watch the movie or listen to this song without crying.

[@jjd1799]

No matter what your going through. You are beautiful inside and out. Don’t ever change for the world. You are one in a billion ❤️

[@kungfuclub]

Empowering song!!

[@kasumipsycho324]

Most humans are not as innocent as this song sounds imagine a bully liking this kinda music and singing it my trust issues would become worse but I’ll try looking the brighter side and hope for them to cure themselves and I myself be careful too every moment of my life

[@yasnaynavarrete7411]

She seams like such a nice person, she deserves every good thing in life. You Go Keala!

[@themicahmicah1845]

She is a very genuine, grounded, humble, and all of the above person. If you love Keala you most definitely will love her family!

[@chadjariya1108]

Jasmine Diva you sound like a nice person too. :)

[@dependsonwhosasking]

Jasmine Diva I guarantee that she does seam like a very nice person, she's an excellent seamstress.

[@annemchurchwell]

After all I've been told by my mother growing up this song is slowly undoing her damage.

[@DLM7576]

Everything about this performance was a triumph. From Keala herself, to the dancers, the choir (amazing), the instrumentalists (those drummers!), and the LIGHTING. So good!!!!

[@dominicgillan1157]

Being in the audience was just incredible... full-on standing ovation for at least a minute (they cut it out of the broadcast version) with everyone (including Keala) tearing up it was so emotional!

[@joewhitehead3]

I am psyched for that Oscar performance!!

[@pedrosena178]

YEAH! I JUST CAN WAIT!!!!

[@joewhitehead3]

I'm actually jealous of Saoirse Ronan getting to see the live performance of the song twice, here & at the Oscars!

[@danmcdonnell6689]

Keala, your voice is more than amazing! Thank you for sharing your talents with the world!

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

The world needs more real talent like hers, truly, her voice comes from her heart, soul, innermost being.

[@MilesDahns]

Five years later (This may 24), I will use this song as my "coming out" song for the school's talent show... WHAT AN AMAZING SONG!!