Rina Sawayama, Elton John - Chosen Family (Performance Lyric Video)

Rina Sawayama - 'Chosen Family' with Elton John
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Lyrics:
Where do I belong?
Tell me your story and I'll tell you mine
I'm all ears, take your time, we got all night
Show me the rivers crossed, the mountains scaled
Show me who made you walk all the way here
Settle down, put your bags down
(Ooh) You're alright now
We don't need to be related to relate
We don't need to share genes or a surname
You are
You are
My chosen
Chosen family
So what if we don't look the same?
We been going through the same thing
You are
You are
My chosen
Chosen family
Hand me a pen and I'll rewrite the pain
When you're ready, we'll turn the page together
Open a bottle, it's time we celebrate
Who you were, who you are
We're one and the same, yeah, yeah
We don't need to be related to relate
We don't need to share genes or a surname
You are
You are
My chosen
Chosen family
So what if we don't look the same?
We been going through the same thing
You are
You are
My chosen
Chosen family
I, I chose you
You chose me
I chose
(Chosen family)
I chose you
You chose me
We're alright now
We don't need to be related to relate
We don't need to share genes or a surname
You are
You are
My chosen
Chosen family
So what if we don't look the same?
We been going through the same thing
You are
You are
My chosen
Chosen family
We don't need to be related to relate
We don't need to share genes or a surname
You are
You are
My chosen
Chosen family
So what if we don't look the same?
We been going through the same thing
You are
You are
My chosen
Chosen family
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[@madowl-hatter799]

Sir Elton, probably: *"yeah this album slaps i simply have to collaborate with her"*

[@Luncea28]

That is pretty much exactly what he said in a New York Times article released today. :)

[@madowl-hatter799]

@@Luncea28 i just knew it that he's a sawayama stan

[@larey9484]

He's also collaborated with Bright Light Bright Light a lot as well. Anyone who enjoys Rina should check out BLx2 as well - you won't be disappointed

[@やじゅんや-l7r]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KWZIOdZpJ8Zrc

[@cainthings]

AS HE SHOULD

[@dearkhomotjo]

Dedicating this to my parents who adopted me after I lost my Mom when I was 10 in 2005. 🤍

[@jackainsleybrincat]

What a beautiful, sentimental dedication, your parents are lucky to have you 💖

[@euq8]

thats beautiful

[@Tiolimao]

Omg so cutee 🥺

[@ExeKoiv]

omg 😭😭🤧🤧

[@ari8119]

no bc i was already crying a lot while listening and then i saw ur comment and sobbed even more 😭😭😭

[@ゴマ丸]

つくたべ　から　来ました。 タイミングがいい時に流れ素敵でした🎶

[@liveinyouralterlife7708]

The fact that she accomplished this just by releasing her debut album…truly an icon

[@stepanhybl9017]

like gaga she will be HUGE

[@annabelle746]

Isn't SAWAYAMA her second album? Or is RINA just an EP?

[@amyfolkard2210]

@@annabelle746 RINA's an EP! Though it's almost album length lol

[@valkyriah56]

@@stepanhybl9017 I really believe she is gonna have the career like gaga. maybe even bigger cause her style just appeals to so many different people

[@annabelle746]

@Jean Gabriel Dias. I wish Mercury Prize Awards had changed their eligibility rules. Winning one has always been a dream of hers I think, and she couldn’t even be considered. (Side note: I know _why_ she wasn’t considered, but permanent residents who grew up in the UK like Rina did should definitely be eligible.)

[@upbeatmusic8660]

rina is saving 2021 just like she saved 2020

[@thecinematicmind]

and 2017

[@IamPeter87]

Don't forget 2018 with Cherry 🍒

[@denirferraz737]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpKQZH2CpcqSgMk

[@kamsamnedah]

I just discovered this song and I can’t stop bawling! I was adopted from Korea and don’t look anything like my chosen family, but they chose me and I chose them. This hits home so much! I feel heard and understood so deeply. Thank you for choosing to write music that inspires and uplifts in a world where so many choose to produce darkness. This is much needed TRUTH AND LIGHT!

[@jasmynkorb]

What an amazing song. We celebrate it here in South Africa❤😊

[@MoosePancakes]

I feel so privileged to witness Rina's career skyrocket. She is brilliant and deserves every moment of this. Thank you for your art and sincerity

[@danielapardo9776]

Right? I just wished I got in the train with RINA, but SAWAYAMA was a masterpiece. She is so talented, a true artist.

[@laetitiapohl138]

Agreed!!!

[@daimy8504]

@@danielapardo9776 omg same! We're still here very early in her career tho ;)

[@やじゅんや-l7r]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KWZIOdZpJ8Zrc

[@jorgeescudero5034]

@@daimy8504 well... Early like, her first songs were released like 6 years ago.

[@nicoleisasupreme]

holy shit rina’s voice here just got fuller than the original version i am once again BLOWN AWAY

[@やじゅんや-l7r]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KWZIOdZpJ8Zrc

[@alexkx8599]

Are you saying that there is another earlier version with just her doing it?

[@nicoleisasupreme]

@@alexkx8599 i mean the original recording in her album 😅

[@m.natureboy]

YES EXACTLY

[@blackandpurpledreamss]

This song just played in Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony. It was soo emotional and beautiful at the same time.Thank you Tokyo for everything! Arigato!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Adjdiwjdififgi]

@@rootsOfMadness15 ???? Nadie te preguntó AJAJSJFJC

[@stuckintheswamp5920]

But actually in japan, gay marriage and couple in law having different surname are not allowed. Moreover lgbtq rights are not respected compared with UK and government don't try to improve this situation at all. I as a japanese felt that was just irony and this song was just comsumed.

[@sam-dz4sj]

@@stuckintheswamp5920 I think the reason why this song was played in closing ceremony was to symbolise people with different colour and different background can come together to this greatest rally in the world. Just my guess 😅

[@crozzxj8556]

IKR! I was looking for this song too! Thank god i finally found it after listening to it at tokyo closing ceremony.

[@rachelar]

Isn't she British? Japan govt is really backward on so many issues like gay rights, no immigrants rights, denial of war crimes worse than Nazis, etc

[@somethung8188]

It angers me that she isn't a massive pop star with millions of followers and fans But then again her being this good without all the recognition makes her music just that much more authentic

[@foxfire5092]

You put it in words

[@socorroqueiroz5754]

Right?

[@cainthings]

@Dolanlintu But the smaller she is, the less respect she will have in the industry.

[@Selenielka]

Gaining popularity doesn't suddenly take away someone's authenticity. Her music deserves to be heard, her art deserves to be appreciated by more people. She deserves to be rewarded for her efforts.

[@somethung8188]

@@Selenielka I know, but it feels more authentic that she isn't pumping out trash pop music as a get-famous quick scheme but rather she's taking her time and making art even if it isn't recognized as much as it should be. You feel me? Even since sleeping in waking days shes been making bops

[@ac25mp]

This is literally my dream collab. I just know I'm going to have this song stuck for a long.

[@branbuckley]

Omg lets be friends 🥺

[@allanvargastomas3493]

WE DON'T NEED TO BE RELATED TO RELATE

[@cainthings]

@@allanvargastomas3493 WE DON'T NEED TO SHARE GENES OR A SURNAME

[@ac25mp]

@@branbuckley hi!! 💓

[@ac25mp]

@@cainthings YOU ARE, YOU ARE MY CHOSEN, CHOSEN FAMILY

[@aliciagriffith6392]

After my dad died and I officially lost both my parents, most my relatives showed me where they stood with me and my brothers. And then those who truly loved me and mine, who were not blood, stood up...they stood up and showed up! And showed my kids that they were loved, regardless of whether we were related or not. They became our chosen family. I will never be able to express how grateful I am to them and how I honored I am that they're ours

[@meghanallison5580]

i just think it’s amazing that elton did this collab without writing a new verse, it shows that he thought this song was perfect as it is, and just wanted a chance to sing it with rina just because he wanted to 😭💖

[@やじゅんや-l7r]

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[@garystaley4414]

He doesn’t write lyrics so wouldn’t have written another verse regardless. He’s a great champion of emerging talent and I doubt would have imposed himself on someone else’s work. Thank God for Elton John!!

[@kaykaysamuel650]

middle school me was OBSESSED with elton john and now adult me is OBSESSED with rina sawayama. it's all come full circle

[@lokendraannamunthodo7857]

Ricki Lyn Samuel... That my friend is called "The Circle of Life".

[@MN-sj8yx]

日本人として誇りに思う。こんな偉大な方と一緒に笑顔で歌って頂けるなんて幸せですし本当に嬉しいです。お二人ともありがとうございます。歌って本当に国境を越えるんですね… 英語が全然分からないのに… ありがとう。

[@GabrielRodrigues66]

It baffles me that Rina isn't yet a giant star. She deserves it, more than a lot of people that we see topping the charts right now

[@ebuengaraymarcbrianr.5414]

she will be big soon... i can feel it ❤️🙏

[@kaylee.4858]

EXACTLYYY

[@MrChanpaul]

Grammys 2022 - Best pop duo/group performance.

[@RosaliaFacts]

YES PLEASE, and I really hope they can perform this at this year's Brits

[@rafaelendres5591]

definetively 👏😭

[@orviianj7965]

Scammys? Hell nah, rina deserves better

[@plasticfrog4533]

f the grammys lol

[@U_see-ph]

Flip Scammys, we gonna award Rina with our love and support ❤️

[@izzya7703]

The way that Elton looks at Rina, is just pride. It looks like like he looks at her with pride, appreciation, motivating her to move forward as the next generation and be herself. This is so profoundly important. Thank you Elton, for everything you've done for us. Thank you Rina, for making music that speaks to us 🌈 people and for being who you are.

[@TheQwuilleran]

speaking of Pride, Happy 🏳️‍🌈 Month

[@pedrotheone]

Elton's voice has never sounded better! He is the King!

[@komergrowl7963]

Glad you like it. Have you listened to any of Elton's 70's material?

[@rzrbckmz23]

I'm a huge EJ fan but his voice isn't close to what it was in the 70s and 80s and even the 90s. He can't hit the higher notes anymore and his voice is just a little too deep for me. He just doesn't have the range anymore. the guy is in his 70s so I understand it. Very nice song and Rina is really good.

[@komergrowl7963]

@@rzrbckmz23 agree on all counts

[@satyabratamishra4670]

@@rzrbckmz23he can hit the high notes tho listen to any performance of im still standing from 2023 especially his last show in stockholm or even glastonbury. he sings all his songs in original key except 2. i mean levon from grand rapids 2022 is full of very high a4 notes in head voice. he frequently sings and hits high head voice notes like g4s and a4s and even sometimes falsetto notes like c5s like one example would also be the same grand rapids performance

[@mohammadchaban1298]

I love how Rina collaborated with her fans!!🥰

[@tr1ntyy]

A true hero 😩

[@spacemono5419]

STOP)2&/):83)/$

[@helloitsme5581]

rina doing charity work 😍

[@shinyuna9250]

😭😭😭

[@olivegreen6016]

lmao OWJXJAJDJDJSV 😭😭 a queen with a gay fan 😭😭

[@camillacabral6193]

As a bi person from a religious family, I felt like every word of this song was sung by me. My friends hugged me in this process and helped me to endure, they are my chosen family.

[@daughter_of_hades5312]

Same here. Glad you have people out there who care for u😊

[@SB-iy9vn]

Strangers who lie to your face Wave you around ike a medal As the "bi friend " the one they "saved" All of it fake

[@BrieFee]

elton showing taste by supporting our pop queens rina and dua!

[@Lia-dm3cm]

I just remember a kind of pretentious friend of mine being like "it's crazy younger artists aren't making revolutionary music like elton john and everyone did back in the day" like uh that's not how elton feels speak for yourself

[@amydancer78]

the only reason people don’t think it’s revolutionary yet is bc it hasn’t had longevity like no duh the song came out last year. ppl are haters

[@やじゅんや-l7r]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KWZIOdZpJ8Zrc

[@AngelaPrue]

I think we have the same friend :D

[@eee9266]

@@amydancer78 right. There was so much revolutionary music in the 2010s, we just don’t know it yet because it’s still relatively new. Classics aren’t classics until they’ve aged a bit

[@tessa3832]

It's not the longevity of their songs, it's just that people right now are more into shitty lyrics and basic melodies. Revolutionary music isn't popular because of what I just mentioned.

[@addytion8637]

I usually don't listen to songs like this, but this particular song made me feel a different way. It made me feel special and loved. The concept is so unique and astounding. The lyrics are so comforting and nice. Overall, it's just an amazing, unique and special song!

[@cindyballard9471]

I'm glad this helped you feel some love. Who doesn't need THAT?!

[@netfun8087]

I think you’re exactly right. The songs beauty comes from a very simple honest tenderness.

[@mcjulien]

I love watching her grow as a small artist. I hope someday I'm still here to witness her become one of the most successful woman in music industry - because it is what she deserves.

[@skyshroomyd156]

100% Agreed

[@roselimichelon3359]

This is gorgeous. Sir Elton John killing as usual. He supported Hikaru Utada back when she debuted outside of japan and now he is supporting Rina...he knows real talent.

[@FastMisanthrop]

thank you for leaving this comment, it lead me to check out Hikaru Utada's music as I had never heard of her before and so far I really like it 😄

[@roselimichelon3359]

@@FastMisanthrop utada is a GENIUS. Just listen to her albums...i would recommend to start from deep river her first great body of work. Ultra blue is my favorite utada record.

[@JoeCasanovax]

@@FastMisanthrop when RINA came out, Rina went on a small online radio show and I remember she played Automatic by Utada Hikaru and talked about what an inspiration she was. Heart Station and Fantome are masterpieces

[@FastMisanthrop]

@@roselimichelon3359 thank you for the recommendations, much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@FastMisanthrop]

@@JoeCasanovax thank you for sharing this👀🙏🏻 I'll look into it 😄

[@rosacentifolia247]

こんなに素敵な曲があったなんて！ 何度聴いても胸を打たれます 二人のハーモニーはさることながら、リナサワヤマさんの歌唱力に感動しました！

[@abbiegoldstone4516]

You know someone’s talented when Elton John wants to duet he knows talent when he sees it

[@AndrewCCleverley]

At first I thought Elton was just going to be there to play piano and look pretty but when he started singing the second verse... goosebumps.

[@dosenwurst101]

Same. I think this is the best collaboration Elton did in the past years. He sounds and looks amazing. He should share this on his KZbin Channel to get more attention to Rina, she deserves it.

[@taeblends]

Damn spoiler lol xDD I had just started the song

[@biggnome4653]

I love that Elton is giving attention to Rina even though she isn’t a huge name yet he just cares about her talent it’s super cool

[@FauxieDaoJia]

If I were 20 years younger I'd be saying 'I can't believe Rina invented duets' right about now.

[@helenasilva7581]

loveeee

[@STRcircaFKR]

I luv u

[@apollo6662]

Youre young at heart babyyyy

[@fernandodiaz4473]

Didn't she?

[@terrynicholson6381]

My friend of 8 years died and today was his funeral.A very good friend sent me this and life just makes sense. Love your friends

[@rudicandaza3692]

I'm sorry for your loss.

[@やじゅんや-l7r]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4KWZIOdZpJ8Zrc

[@RM-lj8bv]

Sorry for your loss. I have had a similar loss 4 years ago. My twin brother from Suicide and Music very much does help get through the pain. STAY STRONG.

[@shereighties]

Deep condolences. Hope you'll get better in the right time. :')

[@mickeywalker-irishcob]

So very sorry! You are in my family in this moment xxx

[@tesskean3152]

This means everything! I don't have words, I did not realize how much I needed this.

[@robindunford]

This should help give her the recognition that she deserves. It was shocking that her brilliant debut album didn't chart in the UK last year.

[@DD-hb9gr]

I’m warning y’all: get tissues. this really hit on another level damn

[@dragonslayerxxp]

I am a closeted queer 26 yr old somali women from strict religious muslim background (living in UK). I have noone. No one knows my truth & if they did it would be hell. This song gives me hope. I hope someday I have courage to leave, to come out & find my chosen family. To be free!

[@SB-iy9vn]

It is haram do you want to be Associated with such Craziness

[@aeldrin]

I might be halfway around the world, but I assure you, you have us. Sister.

[@finlybenyunes8385]

@@SB-iy9vn Do you honestly think the God who made all of us is crazy? If anything is "haram" that is!

[@sirstamfordraffles6557]

@@SB-iy9vn You are haram, my friend lol. God’s creation is perfect. Saying otherwise is you criticising God, which is not okay.

[@sirstamfordraffles6557]

You’re always welcome, my fellow human being and queer! Endure until you can be yourself! ✨🌈🔥

[@dosenwurst101]

It's a pretty noble gesture from the Sir to promote young artists he like. He has reached everything in his over 50 years of career and he's still open to new and fresh music. Uses his worldwide fame to support less known musicians. Love him for that

[@hmredacted2123]

i think it's awesome rina's supporting smaller artists 🥰

[@p1ppo]

exactly she has such a giant heart for doing this 🥺

[@lilyberry6167]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH Elton John "smaller"? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

[@lilyberry6167]

@@p1ppo How old are Both?

[@kaleseeds1]

@@lilyberry6167 sir the joke went over your head

[@teddyeatspudding]

@@lilyberry6167 there's always that one person who doesn't understand the joke

[@AmabilisDentalClinic]

I can't help stopping crying when I watch her sing this song. The lyrics actually tells us how hard she has gone through in her life so far.

[@shellyg824]

This is going to make me cry, I know it. This song already makes me choke up

[@foxfire5092]

Same girl I’m crying

[@somethung8188]

Let's be honest, Elton doing a collab with Rina is him trying to say "GET HER FAMOUS !!!"

[@sofiarodriguez6768]

100% a year or so ago he fanboyed over her in a live and told everyone to go support her. He literally said her debut album is his favorite album of the year and that there's only a few people who are that amazing on the first try, that talent recognizes talent and that she was something to behold. He's been on the get her famous train for a while and I highly highly respect him for it.

[@Nelson-lm5ik]

He literally share Rina's album in his instagram multiple times haha. Hes doing god works!!

[@flowerofthesouth]

Give her time she definitely will!! :)

[@somethung8188]

​@@flowerofthesouth i be praying for it lmao rina is amazing

[@sailingsam3815]

Elton did a great service to pop music...

[@rosemaeryamaryllis3482]

That second "your are" by Elton sounded like it was directed toward Rina and my heart exploded.

[@susie8799]

The concept of chosen family is so important to us queer people. A lot of us have been rejected by our biological families, and find comfort in our friends, or chosen family. To have Elton John, an honored member of the lgbt community is so moving to see.

[@ashleyh9421]

I grew up in a rural area in a very conservative family. I never felt like I was a part of a family until I moved out to a more urban area and was able to just be me. I really wish the world could just except that we are all people. Not genders, race, gay, straight. We all want the same thing in life, which is love and happiness.

[@newmoon7661]

Rina is pansexual as well

[@cristinasantos6591]

@@newmoon7661 x

[@mrskv1851]

Elton is the best ♡

[@FernandaNunes1]

This is love in its pure form! Wish you all good things world could give to you!

[@joepiekl]

I can't believe Elton's in his 70s. Still knocking it out of the park. A great collab.

[@kevinallen4052]

I love this song because it means so much as I never knew my father.

[@sxippydennison3577]

This could’ve been an amazing song for an animated movie; should be nominated in my opinion for a Grammy if not an Oscar.

[@ahnyeyyy]

I would love it in the show "Pose". Fits the theme so much❤

[@corinneregister6442]

@@ahnyeyyy man if they put this song in pose i would sob, it would be too beautiful

[@ahnyeyyy]

@@corinneregister6442 ikr same!!! id be crying my heart out

[@espressoespresso5424]

I am so happy that Rina has been FINALLY accepted as a nominee for music awards in UK and I am so touched by your collab with Elton John. Beautiful lyrics..... I was truly moved.

[@s史織]

ラジオから流れていて好きになりました!素敵な愛の溢れ方だなぁ～と感動の歌詞ですね❤

[@lucasramos4905]

a duet with ELTON JOHN? with only a DEBUT ALBUM!? Rina girl... I can't wait to see what the future holds for you!

[@bestpuffle]

no bc this is a cultural reset. got goosebumps EVERYWHERE

[@masu11.7.9]

2年前、初めてテレビで聴いて 英語全く分からないですが 鳥肌が止まらなかったです！ それから定期的に聴きに来てます。 活躍、楽しみにしています！

[@b4dgh0r1]

THE PIANO AND THE OUTFIT AND THE VOCALS ICONIC

[@飛突]

今年、自分が、初めて知った、リナ・サワヤマが、 一世代離れた、我らがスーパースター、サー・エルトン・ジョンと一緒に、 リナの曲を演っているという驚きと感動は、言葉では言い表せない。

[@chriswillis64]

This song really hits my heart.❤

[@Ila28]

As an adopted child , I couldn’t related more to that song. Same blood doesn’t make a family , thank you for saying this out loud. All my love.

[@cindyballard9471]

As a woman largely rejected by my family for expressing myself, I appreciate.

[@pterocardio]

that one word change from "we've been going through the same thing" to "we've been going through the same PAIN" speaks volumes. You can tell it was likely Elton John's idea. He knows from years of experience that the thing that bonds us together is understanding each other's traumas. I love how this became a conversation between a reverred member of the community and an up and coming icon our community. It's so meaningful.

[@poinai]

I'm pretty certain that the song has always switched from "thing" to "pain" towards the end

[@ainecobain8495]

What a voice she has!

[@Douglas-qg3vy]

Straight 42 year old here. Many LGBT+ angels have been in my life, showing me how to be true to myself. Thank you. I love you. You are my chosen family.

[@rhyleswoon3255]

I hope more people would be as accepting as you in the nearest future

[@legorahma]

i love you douglas

[@dosenwurst101]

Beautiful words in a time where the general hate seems to get more and more again. Sending love from Germany

[@austinartlaw]

This is an incredibly moving statement. Wishing you all the best.

[@Douglas-qg3vy]

@@austinartlaw Wishing you the same, my friend.

[@samueloneill9930]

Sending Big love to my mumma Carol who took me in after my family disowned me at 15. She is love personified and the reason I’ve got to where I am today. Thank you Rina for giving us this gift 😭❤️

[@gloriac.2795]

💖

[@winkyantonio3226]

Amazing duet with beautiful song ❤

[@laetitiapohl138]

Rina is finally getting the recognition she deserves I'M SO PROUD !!! this is the most iconic collab !!!!

[@pinklemonaze9982]

Omg her hair and makeup in this video is EVERYTHING!!!

[@松下優子-z6q]

作りたい女　食べたい女のドラマでこの曲を知りました。とても良い曲です。

[@Xczptn391]

Sameeee❤

[@ProfessorRatigon]

I cried during that scene and when this song sounds on…

[@王子青-s3g]

me too

[@林心恩-v9c]

me too🥰🍚

[@wl00464289]

わたしも　😊

[@youwouldnotlikeitanyway]

Sir Elton John has always had an eye for talent. So the fact that he's performing here with Rina says a lot about her talent and musicianship. Main Pop Girl on the rise 👑

[@jackcarter2767]

I'm READY for her to explode. She has it in her. Reminds me of Gaga and Lizzo performing - that IT factor of a star.

[@tomlondonaussie]

I love the combo of Elton looking so proud of Rina, and Rina looking so in awe of Elton.

[@tah-lia]

Goosebumps, falling tears, a snotty nose, and a full heart. I can't stop listening to this on repeat. Blown away.

[@julianfernandez5513]

Im literally so proud of Rina! Look at how far she's come and everything she's accomplished. AN ICON!!!!!!!!!!

[@japhiahuhndorf3106]

The way they look at each other there was so much love in the room I'm in tears

[@kelseyfitzgerald9365]

Why am I just now finding this. It’s so beautiful. I’m sobbing so hard. Beautiful.

[@iamnotwhatiam9430]

My sister and I are both adopted and this really emotionally hit. This is an amazing message that is really not said often enough. Thanks to Rina and Elton for this beautiful song 💜

[@serotoren]

Y’all I’m actually crying😭😭 imma tell my kids this was the president and the first gentleman singing at their inauguration 😌🤝

[@nick.ivory2]

YESS

[@yogilad_om]

😭💕😆

[@spacemono5419]

PLSSSSSS

[@baldw1n]

I mean where’s the lie? 😳

[@lamb2004]

SAME

[@sokingaunzo4789]

I so love this song❤🎉❤🎉

[@caketinfairy]

Cried throughout watching this. It's amazing to have our queer elders supporting us like this. Thank you, Rina and Elton. Big love

[@SB-iy9vn]

They sell you lies

[@samueljazz5106]

Elton's voice is still standing! Spectacular!

[@cesarbrunomirandapessoa4368]

A great song and beauty melody. Sometimes friends can be a real family.

[@karlaquinshuyo-a167]

As an adopted child this song resonates with every emotions I feel for my adopted family. They say blood is thicker than water, but no, bond is!

[@miguelinaflores7096]

Hola juapo como estas

[@mxspokes]

The term is actually supposed to reflect the opposite "The Blood of the Covenant is Thicker than the Water of the Womb." Initially reflective of Christianity but applicable elsewhere as well

[@sayakhalder8601]

I am gay. I am from a rural area of India and I'm scared to come out to my family till I'm old enough to have a job so that I can be on my own. This song and the people in this comment section gives me hope that if I am rejected by my birth parents I can still belong to someone... somewhere. Sorry for my broken English. Thank you Rina...for everything,for being the beacon,for choosing me to be a part of your family. You are one of the few people I look up to...you are one of the reason I dare to create something,no matter how much miniscule or insignificant. I can't wait to meet you,to touch you,to dance with you! If you can, please add India to your world tour list. Edit: Happy pride month everyone 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🌈 It's the first time I'm wishing anyone...it was also the first time someone wished me! So it's really special to me🤗🤗🤗💐💐💐

[@BahamaWynters]

Your English is not broken. Isn't Rina wonderful. Embrace your life and share it with people who are kind in thoughts, words and deeds. Musical anthems are essential. Continue to dare while remaining safe. Members of the same family seldom grow up under the same roof.

[@sayakhalder8601]

@@BahamaWynters Thank you for your kind words!

[@davidbarbour4544]

You might find your family surprise you. But there are gay people everywhere in the world with whom you share something in common and can make a new or hopefully additional family. You'll be ok. x

[@sayakhalder8601]

@@davidbarbour4544 thanks for the good words brother... I'm too hoping they would take me as I am. Please stay safe ! Sending you hugs from the other side of the world🤗🤗🤗

[@ferventfei]

as someone who is also from a country where most people are homophobic, i feel your pain and you are not alone. there is always hope

[@aidenchan]

Thank you Rina Sawayama and Sir Elton John for this beautiful collaboration!

[@angiefortuna162]

So proud of you, that's my girl

[@igormartins3322]

This song is so powerful, thank u Elton for recognising Rinas talent

[@jenniferkleber8366]

Every song brings happy tears now.

[@zephkivungi1811]

Elton John is a legend! Holding the hands of upcoming artists. So heartwarming....and hey, this piece is one of the greatest to be released this century. I love....we don't have to be related to relate

[@user-xz6vr4ul6o]

感動しました😢もし東京オリンピックがあったら、リナさんに出演して欲しい

[@aritheaneomakri5746]

Change the Japanese laws to allow Rina to have dualnationality of the UK citizenship and Japan.

[@lorrainepaton900]

I love this song. The words are beautiful

[@OfficialMusicality]

Two legends in one video, YAAAS!!!

[@ericavighini6197]

👍👍👍

[@kamarza]

I dont think she is a legnd yet, but i think she sure will be.

[@pixiehwa]

To everyone still looking for their Family, I hope you find them soon. We’re rooting for you!

[@spirit_theyarehere]

thank you so much for this comment bc this song makes me cry so much for the fact that i dont have my family supporting me and dont have any friends at all. but this song is like a warm hug that someday it will be okay. someday i will find my family

[@sarahsilas9239]

Yes I agree, we are all ONE BIG Family on Planet Earth. We need to take care of each other, to help each other in time of need. God Loves us all to be a family, therefore no matter which continent you come from, what language you speak, what accent you have, educate or no education at all, we are ONE BIG FAMILY and GOD LOVE US ALL. Thank you for putting this together in this song. Very true indeed. God bless

[@darwiinn8666]

i remember in one interview where rina told that elton called her while singing chosen family omg🥺❤️

[@shabankullolli1499]

If she doesn't have a chart topping hit soon, I am gonna lose my faith on the music industry.

[@aoiop3608]

Just enjoy music 🙄

[@vipiyuzuki4675]

Such a beautiful song❤❤

[@ahmednadhom8821]

The chemistry omg the chemistry and RINA she look soooo happy, I have never seen an artist look this happy

[@Joao-lz2ry]

Rina, you don't cease to understand but the first time I listened to this song I cried a lot. The lyric and the way you sing touched my heart. It feels like home. It feels like a hug. There will never have and not has there ever been someone who deserve more recognition than you now. Your art is flawless and I am so proud of me because I am witnessing this. 🥰❤️

[@Kris2Chan]

I just love how full and strong her voice is. So many new singers all use the whisper/drunk/sleepy voice. Also wonderful and refreshing to listen to a song with meaningful lyrics and no f words.

[@prasetyokusumo]

As a gay person from Indonesia, and my parents are religious person and they didn't accept me for who I am. This song is my motivation

[@redrooster3420]

You are so worthy of love

[@prasetyokusumo]

@@redrooster3420 thank you so much 🥺

[@aisyarnr]

As a fellow Indonesian, I hope you'll find your own found family, dude 🌻

[@prasetyokusumo]

@@aisyarnr terima kasih banyak loh🥺

[@GYUEI]

stand tall and strong king! perbanyak doa terus berbuat baik selalu

[@sebastienchen7160]

I really love how she recorded a whole new version of the song instead of reusing the old audio. It sounds amazing!

[@MN-sj8yx]

引き込まれてしまいました。心を奪われる感覚。

[@Blu1189]

Elton is rinas biggest stan 🥰

[@charlieb7728]

We know that Gaga loves and keeps up with Elton, so here's me hoping that she hears this somewhere along the line

[@haoyang9881]

a Gaga X Rina collab would be 🔥

[@multimanjazzman8203]

But I think Gaga already knows about Rina. She added her song in her women empowerment playlist

[@tobiasholzmann1397]

Also Bloodpop Produced Rina's sing Lucid so i think she knows about her

[@QwertyUiop-nr1fn]

@@multimanjazzman8203 what song??

[@biggnome4653]

Rina hinted that she will be featured on the chromatica remix album

[@PedroPaulo-qd6ny]

Seeing the impact music has on an entire community is incredible. Talking about chosen family is very important, as it is a nucleus that involves a lot of love. ❤❤❤

[@caegcraft]

You deserve this so much, Rina has risen!!!!! It's been like 6 years since I first heard you and I've been praying for something like this to happen for all that time. I love you, your Royal Pixelness!!!!! Congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖