Ryan Cassata - Catcher in the Rye (Official Video)

[@RyanCassata]

Hi everyone! The new album is out! hyperurl.co/WitchesRyanCassata

[@turk3lx]

OMG so good, i love Transgenders and your voice is perfect!

[@evasage14]

to be able to turn your pain into something deeply moving and beautiful, that means something different to everyone that listens-is magical-thank you

[@RyanCassata]

wow thank you so much.

[@aylamisguidedghost2903]

LYRICS: Let’s ride out to Montauk And sleep in the sand I want to be succumbed to the waves crash As we're laying hand in hand I want to climb the lighthouse As the lightning strikes Watch these storms like artwork Spelling out our names in the sky Flashes of light I want to taste ice cream as we sit on the dock I’ll tell you about what happened here As we watch the sailboats rock The wind blows so hard that the seagulls get stopped They’re floating in mid air Stuck like I was But will they rise or will they drop? There’s a street on the Concourse where the Waters are Bright It's glowing pink and blue with jellyfish lights We can sit on my old front lawn, there’s a swing on the side You read The New York Times I’m holding on to the Catcher in the Rye Can you deal with my pain? Can you deal with this place? That I come from Flashing back to my blood stained face Where it’s always swamped by rain And the bay is always tipping over The edge On the edge I’m on the edge On the edge I wore knee high rain boots To get to school To be their fool In knee high rain boots Can you see why I escaped? Why I ran away? I can’t deal with this pain I can’t deal with this place Where do the ducks go? Where do the geese go? Where do the queers go? Away from here Where do the ducks go? Where do the geese go? Where do the queers go? Away from here They stay clear Away from here I need you near Let’s get out of here

[@sakuwagtail8743]

This is so powerful. As someone who also faced bullying in my hometown, you are not alone. Love your music and can't wait for the album!

[@RyanCassata]

Saku Wagtail thank you so much. We are not alone.

[@cosmicchaos7510]

No one should be alone in this world 🤗

[@mylofisherman2698]

It's very powerful and empowering to see someone like you who has gone through similar struggles and experiences that I have growing up trans on Long Island. I also had a very strong connection to Holden and this song means a lot. Thank you for being an inspiration!!

[@kratosboy5557]

Fellow bi

[@chiamamimilo]

Tomorrow I'll know if I'm accepted as a volunteer to go on an international project. It would be my first journey of such kind and the first step to leave my country. I don't know what future will bring but this song really helps me those days. I listen to it wherever I can. It gives me hope that one day I'll really be gone from this place. That I'll be free from the hatred and the fear. So I wanted to say thank you, Ryan. Your music is very important to me, keep doing what you're doing! Sending lots of love!

[@einmensch131]

I read your interview with Billboard and now heard this song and I immediately fall in love with it. It's dark on the one hand but also hopeful on the other hand. Your hometown looks very beautiful. It remembers me to the village at the German coast of the Baltic Sea where I was on holidays with my parents when I figured out that I am trans. When I first read that you're still scared of your hometown I was shocked and thought, that it must be horrible to be scared of the place you grew up, but then I started thinking about my relationship to my hometown (I still live there because I'm 14). I grew up in a quite big (more than 500.000 inhabitants) city in the middle west of Germany, but my district is a little bit cut off and like a village. I wouldn't say I'm scared but I definitely feel insecure, uncomfortable and sad when I walk by the gymnasium where the training sessions that caused my social anxiety took place. I also try to avoid walking by a house less than 100 meter from our house away, because a boy that was my best friend for some years in primary school, but then he started making fun of me with his friends and threatened me with telling everyone about my anxiety ( I was scared of going with the car and I even had to see a psychotherapist because of it back then), lives there. I already know which city I want to move to when I go to university after school. It's around 60 kilometers from here and something like my second hometown where I spend quite some time because it's the town of my favorite football (Americans would say soccer) club. I don't think that anyone will read this, but I just wanted to write my thoughts down.

[@simontrejossanchez4140]

hello! I wanted to let you know that I read this and apparently at least 8 other people did. I also wanted to tell you that you're not alone and even if it feels like it you got someone in your corner all the way at the other end of the Atlantic (that's where I live). Anxiety sucks but I know that you're a great and valid person and you're a good thing that has happened to this world : )

[@einmensch131]

@@simontrejossanchez4140 Hey! Thanks a lot for your support! Your answer made my day a lot better. I read your comment below and you can be proud of yourself. It is very brave to come out. I don't know you that well, but I'm sure that you're a great person and your friends are very lucky to have you in their lives. I am wondering, which pronouns you use. (I hope it's OK to ask).

[@simontrejossanchez4140]

@@einmensch131 Thank you! I go by they/them to those who know about my identity. It's a new thing I'm getting used to, letting others know and everything. I'm glad I could help you feel better!

[@einmensch131]

@@simontrejossanchez4140 OK Cool. Are your family and friends supportive? I came out to one of my closest friends this evening. Her reaction was really good and we will meet tomorrow to talk about it.

[@simontrejossanchez4140]

@@einmensch131 I'm actually out to my friend who I mentioned in the other comment and I guess anybody who's reading this : ) I really don't think my family would be supportive but I'm thinking about coming out to some friends who are totally ok with it. Your friend must be so awesome and supportive; let me know how it goes!

[@RyanCassata]

Album drops at midnight!!!!

[@gateyt7245]

Hell yeah!

[@HelloNoon]

Can't wait

[@stephenspies]

WOOOOH

[@user-op3lo1ru8d]

Sorry but midnight were?

[@RyanCassata]

midnight in New York

[@kingoftheclouds8688]

I really needed to hear this. I’ve been struggling a lot and my home life is aweful. I just wish that things could go back to the way it used to be. Before I came out but, it can’t. I ‘ve seen better days. I’ve been wanting to go and leave this world. Sorry! But, for 4 mins and 18 seconds, I didn’t. This song told me to stay and there are people like me out there. And that, I’m not alone. I’ve felt so alone a lot but, I am listening to the voices that tell me I’m not. Thank you Ryan. Your music once again saved my life and I sincerely thank you. The world needs more people like you, who’s voice reaches those who needed most. So, thank you. 🐺🌈❤️

[@user-rt8qu8wr5l]

Fellings, the melody, the poetry...this is ART

[@RyanCassata]

ɢ ɪ ᴏ ; thank you soooooo much

[@XmysteryinthemakingX]

The interview with Billboard truly does give this music video the back story that makes you appriciate the visuals. The song is so beutiful

[@RyanCassata]

Vicious One thank you so much 😊

[@sofiacrazy9345]

Your music has come so far and has shown many people hat we are nit alkne and there will never always be someone who supports you right next to you but within the world there is a whole comminty and you have done the best job of helpig me not let go of myself

[@coleadamsmusic]

WOW.... Where do I even start?! The emotion and vulnerability in the song and video run so beautifully deep. It's a wonderful, healing feeling. As a fellow transgender human, specifically a transman who grew up in a town like that, it was SUPER powerful and a rush of healing love and connection with you... a greater sense of connection with everyone who experiences this. I felt like your song was hugging the teenage version of myself that felt so trapped inside the body. You have such wonderful gifts and I'm grateful that you share them with the world. The song itself is downright gorgeous!! I'm listening and enjoying on repeat. :-D I REALLY love how you go high on the vocals at the end. It's clear that you put lots of love, time and heart into this new album. CONGRATULATIONS!!! EPIC WORK!!

[@ianftm79]

Ryan Oh My Heart Hurts 💔 I'm so proud of you For Being you and being so Vulnerable I'm Not that brave yet. also putting our Flag up there. We Love you ❣❣🤗🤗

[@simontrejossanchez4140]

I personally came out as agender to a friend of mine just yesterday. It is a totally different identity and process, but your music has helped me so much throughout my own journey. You are doing such meaningful things and genuinely helping people. Thank you!

[@RyanCassata]

thank you so much and congrats on coming out to your friend :)

[@einmensch131]

Hi, it's me, David. You haven't answered on Twitter, so I wanted to know whether you're okay.

[@evasage14]

so glad i found your music, it’s incredible

[@RyanCassata]

thank you!!!

[@jessicaellsbury1582]

I love this song

[@rihki0kennebrew]

Excellent production! What an amazing story. Video production is wonderful. Wishing you great success! Peace and love Rihki

[@RyanCassata]

Thanks! That means a lot to me!

[@whoknows9385]

Got this video as an ad and immediately fell in love with your music. I decided to do some research and found out we're pretty similar, I can't wait to hear more from you Ryan! Stay safe and healthy

[@RyanCassata]

I'm so glad you found me! I hope you enjoy the full LP too!

[@irishcanuck1271]

Love it.

[@DJ-kt5bk]

Dysforia or however you spell it has been horrible lately so thanks Ryan this really helps

[@spaceheroes2]

This gives me strong Life is Strange vibes

[@marcoibanez991]

I´m listening you´re song and i only hace one thing to say...Ryan it´s BIG

[@oliverwhite7957]

I love it already, you are an incredible singer

[@sprout-undercover]

This song makes me feel like all stress is gone for a brief time

[@RyanCassata]

Thank you. That means a lot!

[@charlie4649]

this song is very powerful 🔥 good vibes from a long island dude to all yall of the lgbtq community

[@RyanCassata]

Thank you!! We love our lgbtq allies!

[@kuramasgurl2]

I didn’t know you were from Long Island! I recognized almost all of these locations

[@TylerBoone]

killer!!

[@RyanCassata]

Tyler Boone thank you so much! How’d you find it?

[@TylerBoone]

@@RyanCassata just did some searchin' great stuff!

[@toogayfornohomo2959]

I saw this in an ad and it took *sooo* long to find it again! I love this so much!

[@RyanCassata]

I'm so glad you found it again!!

[@toogayfornohomo2959]

@@RyanCassata Me too~

[@Robotic470]

New fav singer.

[@RyanCassata]

wooooooo!

[@HelloNoon]

This is such a powerful song! Really amazing you went back to your hometown for this one

[@mandyyoung4722]

This is literally so beautiful. this made my day Ryan

[@RyanCassata]

thank you so much!

[@coleadamsmusic]

🙌💓🎧🎶🥰 excellent work!!

[@KeleFlemingMusician]

Love this!

[@RyanCassata]

thank you so much!

[@tmpTina_]

Beautiful 💕

[@victoriastewart-meyers]

Amazing, Ryan. Love you! Miss yer face…❤

[@Zoeyshooman0303]

This song and video got me in my feels! Love it!!! ❤️

[@RyanCassata]

TheSRamos03 thank you so much

[@cjdesy7411]

I love it! I love all your music!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@greyelliot6350]

This song is amazing and I love it so much. It is so strong and so relatable🏳️‍🌈💙💗💟💗💙

[@RyanCassata]

Greyson Sensation tHank you!!!

[@greyelliot6350]

@@RyanCassata ofc

[@wyattcolt4642]

This song is so powerful and emotional I love it

[@RyanCassata]

Thank you 🙏

[@taylorjohnson9104]

Just found your channel. You're amazing. 💙

[@RyanCassata]

Thank you!!

[@taylorjohnson9104]

@@RyanCassata you're welcome

[@professorrosenstock5026]

Anyone feel like Holden Caulfield would be holding a lighter just taking in this song?

[@RyanCassata]

best comment ever

[@cherry_coke1667]

I love this song 💕💕💕🦞 it's so empowering

[@cherry_coke1667]

@🇲🇾🇺🇸😈Auer Chika👿🇬🇧🇨🇦 are you homophobic?

[@liamg516]

I’m from Long Island too!

[@RyanCassata]

What part??

[@liamg516]

Ryan Cassata nassau

[@user-op3lo1ru8d]

Ya amazing :)

[@JulsLittleBeirutAnarchy]

I'm reminded not everybody is safe being out (as a queer/LGBT)... Sadly 😢

[@juniperberryyyy]

Why are you so underrated???

[@Kisos]

oooooooooooo the chills started and never stopped. this is gorjjjjj gorj gorj gorjjjj

[@RyanCassata]

Kisos thanks for featuring me on your live stream !!!

[@nooralbustany7400]

Trans people are so cool and emotional i love them so much

[@Mali.Cooking]

wow nice song

[@lykos2535]

you are one of my favorite singers!!!! I'm so happy with this new song❤️😖

[@jamesredmon6203]

This song is amazing thank you Ryan✌️🏳️‍🌈

[@dapper_slapper4093]

This is real good

[@RyanCassata]

thank you!

[@dapper_slapper4093]

@@RyanCassata although I read the comments that this is about being bullied, it made me think of when I was younger and my first crush on a girl and how much I loved and feared that feeling. And then knowing the feeling was not mutual because they werent lesbian and how alone I felt in the world. Really beautiful writing, I'm sure this song invokes a whole array of different emotions in different people.

[@babaghjeet9540]

is this really the dude that made the words hurt poem, nice

[@gateyt7245]

To the one person who disliked - you probably have an opinion other than my own and in that case, please rethink. Either that or they were crying so much they missed the like button.

[@JulsLittleBeirutAnarchy]

STEAMING BRICKS 🧱 2 bricks

[@nos5915]

I think I should mention I got one of trumps biased surveys on this video and I thought that was funny

[@commentsiguess1263]

I got one too.

[@vampireshark5850]

I get those all the time

[@jordannickel-dubin9851]

♥️♥️♥️

[@Mrgothvampireglenn]

Cool

[@xanderking3749]

I'm from a very small Catholic town in the corner of Iowa. I've never been accepted by people here. Even in the mental health system, they tried to push me away from being trans. I can really relate to this song, the lyrics, and the pain in Ryan's voice.

[@RyanCassata]

Stay strong

[@zackary8585]

Hell ye

[@greyx7558]

I don't get it but I liked it

[@yuh8236]

What’s ur pronouns?

[@el_detodonegreo31]

Good for you women idk ur name