Ryan Amador - Instead

[@ryanamadormusic]

I am so blessed by the love of this song and video. Thank you all for the love.

[@audrey-annlarose9387]

It's such a good song with touching lyrics! Love it!

[@theonlyjcoledreamville3395]

this song was made for my situation I swear

[@arandga192]

A girl did a short cover of this song on her twitter recently. That's how i found this song. So thankful.

[@Luckycloverbri]

you have such a lovely voice and the passion you put into singing is beautiful

[@herculeselemesmo3559]

i'm biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiggggggggggg fan you!!! I dream one day see you :) (Dreams)

[@Amanda-wv8cd]

I can feel his heartbreak every single time I listen to this. I feel the pain and anger. It's amazing to feel someone's emotions through a song.

[@jordancollins48]

God this song is so underrated

[@10eddiem]

For reals

[@theonlyjcoledreamville3395]

fuk girls who lead you on :/

[@scarlettconnolly2148]

+THE ONLY JCOLE Dreamville guys lead us on aswell

[@ForestFairy98222]

+THE ONLY JCOLE Dreamville and guys who do that too...

[@sofiaconf3514]

Sooooo trueee

[@franchescamonjes2494]

The look on the back up singers' faces just shows their reactions to his emotion in the song. This performance is so raw and beautiful and although he's been through pain, he made one hell of a song out of it. I love it

[@michey668]

So raw, such passion. Good god, I'm so glad I discovered you from that dance performance.

[@agustinamilano1417]

Me too

[@josemouramello7586]

Ryan, in my opinion, your ex doesn't deserve YOU

[@arandga192]

WHY HAVE I JUST NOW FOUND THIS SONG? IT IS SO AMAZING. I'VE LISTENED TO IT ON REPEAT LIKE 18 TIMES NOW. You did so incredibly good on this song.

[@Amnesiumm]

"I came and confess that I love you more than he does"...my favorite part of the song.

[@luzbeltran3602]

I love how emotional you get while singing.. so hauntingly beautiful. Great song, great video.

[@kristinthomas1901]

This isn't just a trending song about break ups you hear everyday. There's a story behind this song, and I know this because you can see the emotion and pain in his eyes as he sings. He sings this song with so much passion and judging by the comments I'm not the only one who has noticed this.

[@maritclearman2827]

Years later and this song will never not hurt me. It feel like I can’t breathe (in a good way)

[@jeremiahrodriguez2008]

Literally cannot stop crying. This hit so close to home.

[@stevers62]

That is most fearlessly raw emotional performance that I've EVER seen, and I've spent years trying to find the greatest vocal performances recorded since the earliest wax cylinders. Even other greats noted their emotional power (i.e. Judy, Liza, Piaf, etc.) have never had such a full-length emotive performance. Judy Garland had the closest with "Old Man River", but the real emotion of that song was not until the end. Tammy Wynette's "You and Me" is emotionally amazing, but more restrained and reflective. This performance is so "in your face" incredible and raw. Wow! I can't believe this video has had only about 22K views? This should be viral and in the millions. You need to be on one of those talent shows to displace the regular non-talent. Either you were thinking of a real person who needs slapped in the face or you are the best actor I've seen. Which is it? Or both?

[@MuseDuCafe]

+stevers62 Some musicians, whether they play or sing, have something that is other than technique, though technique helps them 'get it out.' That extra that this man has in spades is communicative power... it can't be learned or taught, only polished if its there already.

[@Mickeystwin33]

The only other performance I've seen on this level is Raul Esparza singing 'Being Alive' from Company. I still get chills every time I watch that, and every time I watch this. The emotion in this is amazing, this man could be on Broadway.

[@kaylaosburn6729]

Seriously so beautiful. The emotion he has when singing this is breath taking

[@DalilaCabrieles]

Your voice is absolutely breathtaking. Thank you for allowing us to listen to this. ❤️

[@elianacruz2032]

Every time I watch this video, I end up crying because you can see the pain he went through and hear it in his voice. Such an amazing voice!

[@Pinkmoonsx]

Who hurt him so bad😭😭😭

[@caseyferrill2869]

Go, be yourself, on your way and don't ever look back To check if I'm okay, And don't ever be sad That you chose him instead Cause I don't want regrets And I'd rather be rid of it And when you want someone who cares, who will know how you feel When you don't wanna share Who will show you support When you've lost your meaning Just remember this time When you chose not to be with me

[@caseyferrill2869]

And I tried to defend How I thought we would play out I came and confessed How I love you more than he does So choose me instead, Oh choose me instead cause He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do He's not good enough for you He's not good enough to be Even half as good as he should be And I watch you choose him instead of me Watch you choose him instead of me

[@caseyferrill2869]

Go be in love I don't care But don't ever pretend That we're both unaware cause the truth is that you still permit me to be Close enough that I know You don't want me to leave And then I remember he's there And he's been there for years At your side like a stain And when I see you with him In your eyes there's a pain And it's trapped you inside Like you can't get away

[@caseyferrill2869]

And I tried to defend How I thought we would play out I came and confessed How I love you more than he does So choose me instead, Oh choose me instead cause He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do He's not good enough for you He's not good enough to be Even half as good as he should be And I watch you choose him instead of me Watch you choose him instead of m

[@adamari-o3o]

Thank you

[@shereenjavan8957]

*instumental* He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you!!!

[@chelseaviselli8645]

so much emotion behind his singing, makes it wonderful

[@DAV00032]

I've been hearing this song none stop for five days. only this song. not anything else. keep crying. you're an amazing human being ryan... HE'S not good enough for YOU

[@nursepls4110]

He's gay?

[@leximccurry8401]

yes ^

[@hellapainyo]

Found this song because my best friend and I exchanged out most favorite songs ever and holy crap I love this song. So much talent and passion and meaning behind the words.

[@elliezenner3793]

I'm obsessed with this version. I love it even more then the studio recording

[@lildeanturbonc]

Now this is the way music should be made! RAW and PASSIONATE !! Absolutely sang from the depths of your heart !

[@cheesequeen.]

So underrated. Still one of my FAVORITE songs ever! I come back year after year after listening to it for the first time about 9 years ago

[@jaetimin9907]

he has such emotion when singing this omg

[@frankspring5145]

How odd to only add that "there is nothing more to say". Except... BRILLIANT! Armador's composition/voice here is truly profound in illuminating the daily internal divisions we all face. So much pain that we subject ourselves to... while we seek that oasis of the heart, where Forgiveness is Salvation.

[@jadenbwin7144]

I keep watching this over and over and cry even harder every time.

[@hairspray0912]

This song never fails to make me tear up, but especially when I watch this video. The emotion is unreal.

[@kayceehayes2450]

I love your emotion...oh my goodness! I hope that you find someone who is loving patient understanding and values you!

[@henebaby1546]

I don't understand why or how I've just found this song! Thank you Mather dance company.

[@georgielabarrera6316]

I literally cry every time I watch this video/ listen to this song(10 times a day). It's just too beautiful and his emotions are just too good

[@dovah-kenz]

Ryan, this song makes my heart feel so good and bad because your voice is beautiful, and the song has so much relation to my experiences and my friends where they couldn't even finish listening to it it affected them so much. You're amazing.

[@wisnuadiputra4143]

just want to say ,ur voice..ur emotion in this song so amazed me...you are amazing i think this is your gift...... always be an inspiration for others with ur gift ok... GBu...

[@lanimaguire4145]

you can hear the emotion in his voice, it's amazing

[@cruzestanislao7375]

I've been listening to this song for the past 2 weeks and I can't stop crying....😔 I'm so hurt

[@michaelagreen2253]

This is one of the most beautiful and achingly raw songs I've heard in a while.

[@aaronshingchen]

I've been in this situation countless times. Your tears are my tears Ryan.

[@thatROCKSTARlook]

You are the new voice of a generation. I felt every lyric and note. Ryan, you're deep man! Thanks for sharing you beautiful talent and voice! You'll never know your music means to someone like me, once again thanks for what you do. -rxo

[@lizcruz95]

Wow I've never been so touched.. You can feel the emotions just by his voice

[@laniloa]

I watch this every single night it's so beautiful...

[@julianacamargos8947]

Please make more songs like this.. I'm in love with this song for 8 years

[@inazumaghostking8883]

I can hear how you poured your heart in every single word and note you sang. It's so moving, I can't even begin to express how amazing you are. I know you're probably not going to see this, but your expressive writing and lyrical magic are so motivating and helpful. You're so wonderful.

[@alarconrichaela]

discovered this song last year and never stopped listening. a masterpiece

[@KyraLennon]

This song. I'm not sure I have ever felt lyrics the way I feel the words in this song. It's taken me approximately five days to be able to watch it without crying - the emotion is SO strong. I just... there aren't enough words to convey how incredible this song is.

[@brigittecarroll2807]

this is the most beautiful song ever written

[@micks3737]

Ryan, you have penned, mused and written what so many of us have gone through without being able to find the tune or words... Amazing.... light love and positive to ya always..

[@mellamangaby9547]

My best friend dedicated this song to me when I went away to live and that broke my heart. Wonderful.

[@bleh336]

Mather Dance Company brought me here.

[@brooklynplayer1235]

same

[@123cvhs]

+bleh god bless that dance company! cause same

[@DAV00032]

same. this song is amazing

[@camilareyes8636]

Same. Amazing song ❤️

[@Secretxhours]

same. their dance were so beautiful and the song fit perfectly

[@morganwest3824]

You made me cry

[@emory43]

Ryan, your voice moves me. You sing from the soul and have such a distinct beautfiful voice. Instead is a great song . Will i be able to get it on iToons? Thank you for sharing you awesome talent.

[@6ETDOFC7]

Superbe chanson ! Quelle voix ! Je suis désormais fan ! Les plus belles chansons sont celles qui viennent du coeur ! Bravo. Je suis conquis. I can't wait for the next album. This guy is really amazing !

[@Felix1991D]

Wow. That is so real...you made me cry. You touched not only my heart ... every cell of my body. WOW

[@dancelove7603]

I can feel his pain, this song hurt my heart and i am listening over and over again.

[@MrPJHubbard]

Wow...the most cathartic cry I've allowed myself in far too long!!

[@RossWinchester]

this song is hartbreaking, and the way you sing it gives me chills

[@jacklyncannon2358]

I get chills every time I hear this song. So beautiful

[@kayladixon5275]

The Lucca Playlist brought me here...thank you Sarah Brianne such an amazing song

[@aryyylove5431]

It's crazy the things you come across in the moments of your life. This song made me cry. Made me feel like I made the wrong decision.

[@TonyEnrique27]

i love this song

[@faithshanen3450]

This song brings me to tears every time. So much passion. It's so incredibly inspiring.

[@LizJames]

So glad I had the opportunity to hear this song. beautiful lyrics, this is going in my 'listen to when I wanna cry over what could have been' list! touched a nerve. thanks for writing it and sharing with the world.

[@crinner9020]

your emotion pours from this, it makes the song even more beautiful.

[@erinkim751]

This song is perfection.

[@isabellab7053]

the way she looks at him my heart ahhhhh this song i can relate to. His voice is so powerful !!!!!!!

[@tonileeparis]

Starting choreography with this beautiful song tomorrow! Thank you Ryan! Had me in tears!

[@nicholasrosales4059]

this song is exactly what i’m dealing with right now and this song is so amazing and it breaks my heart every time i listen to it😔 if only she knew the guy i could be for her

[@FelixMiguel]

Found you on Spotify... At first I was like "oh he's covering Blake McGraths song" ... But wait no.. This is your song originally and I'm so glad I found you...... Thank you for writing this.. 8 years later. Thank you.

[@cassandralynn2233]

I just recently came across this song and for the first time I'm watching this video. I absolutely love seeing the pain you're emitting through your body/facial language. You're absolutely amazing and it's her loss.

[@josemouramello7586]

A new "ne me quite pas". Bravo!

[@oki4817]

 Instead Ryan Amador LAST UPDATE ON: April 21, 2016 Go, be yourself, on your way and don't ever look back To check if I'm okay, And don't ever be sad That you chose him instead Cause I don't want regrets And I'd rather be rid of it “He's not good enough for you- Ryan Amador When you don't wanna share Who will show you support When you've lost your meaning Just remember this time When you chose not to be with me And I tried to defend How I thought we would play out I came and confessed That I love you more than he does So choose me instead, Oh choose me instead cause He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do He's not good enough for you He's not good enough to be Even half as good as he should be And I watch you choose him instead of me Watch you choose him instead of me Go be in love I don't care But don't ever pretend That we're both unaware cause the truth is that you still permit me to be Close enough that I know That you don't want me to leave And then I remember he's there And he's been there for years At your side like a stain And when I see you with him In your eyes there's a pain And it's trapped you inside Like you can't get away And I tried to defend How I thought we would play out I came and confessed That I love you more than he does So choose me instead, Oh choose me instead cause He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do He's not good enough for you He's not good enough to be Even half as good as he should be And I watch you choose him instead of me Watch you choose him instead of me I tried to defend How I thought we would play out I came and confessed That I love you more than he does So choose me instead, Oh choose me instead He's not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do He's not good enough for you He's not good enough to be Even half the man that he should be And I watch you choose him instead of me Watch you choose him instead of me lyrics. :)

[@carmelolopez7694]

Loved this song it made me cry I felt the pain, the anger, the sadness good job

[@anasofiaguzman5653]

finally a song that explains what I'm going through that painful thought of why not me? Why her? Choose me....thank you for writing such a beautiful song

[@celesterubio7606]

So many emotions in the air with this song 😭 beautiful song

[@brittanybosworth4758]

If I wasn’t with my friend right now I would be bawling my eyes out. You have such an amazing voice oh my gosh

[@atmachandra8309]

he is a real singer he could make the people feel his anger an sadness singing is about all that

[@caitiejane938]

Swan Queen brought me here. OMG this guys's voice and expressions... you can clearly see/hear everything he's feeling. It's so poignant. The lyrics strike a cord with me anyway but the way he puts so much of himself into it... WOW!

[@nessrebzz]

this song gives me chills and puts me in the feels

[@brianadesantiago934]

hitting me right in the feels 💙

[@jacquelinetorres4581]

The emotion behind his voice is astounding-He has me tearing up over here!

[@wallyhawaii]

Geez! You gave me the one,two punch with this emotion...

[@andreagaribay4597]

This is one of my favorite songs

[@seceratninja]

Obsessed with this song👐🏻

[@Netrage84]

I read the article on Huffpost, however, actually hearing this and watching the emotions on your face, was amazing. Thank you for sharing this.

[@fluttershyyy236]

this song makes me so sad, you can hear the hurt and anger in his voice while he sings. love this song so so much it's amazing ❤️

[@sabrinavincent8392]

This song does not technically apply to my life. why am i crying like a little baby? gosh this makes me feel so much stuff.

[@Poli212]

The same to me

[@thomasdeloison6683]

It's called empathy ahah It seems you can feel compassion, you're a good person :)

[@arles_orchards453]

so much raw emotion and talent, i always come back for more

[@sarahmixhelle1530]

This song is so beautiful

[@gloriangratacos8857]

I’m gonna love this song forever. I sing it and cry at the same time. Such powerful lyrics!

[@Naturlich133]

OMG I have Goosebumps

[@shannonbrennan9079]

Oh my god....why did my heart feel this so deeply

[@rhiject_]

Left me in tears, so breathtakingly sad.

[@karenmontalvo3236]

soo soooo amazing. I am so glad that the world has such talented person.

[@abi.q.s7867]

Such a beautiful song and voice

[@marissadanauskas2820]

I love the emotion you put into your songs. I love this song so much and your lyrics are amazing💕

[@avesscott960]

This is such a moving song! Love this! 💖💖

[@Sai.N1107]

the lyrics is just- *cries a river* and your voice 😍 beautiful voice 💞

[@fkim7]

He's so precious I love this

[@abigailhadar1617]

in love with this song

[@gi6863]

I teared up because this is so so so beautiful.

[@gloriangratacos8857]

I cant get this out of my head! Since i wake up!! One of the most beautiful song ever! Ryan! You're the best