Shy Heart

This song is inspired by the wonderful Fluttershy, from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, who knows all too well the struggle to express one's quiet thoughts in a loud world.
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Lyrics:
Be yourself, they say, but be assertive
Hold your ground but do not be unkind
I have sought to be both lamb and lion
Heartache is the thing I tend to find
Can I only have what I can capture
Will I be unheard unless I shout
Clamor overwhelms me and I wonder
What is there to be so loud about?
Many are the musings of my shy heart
Though precious few are spoken out aloud
How I wish to wrap them up in confidence and style
And send them out like magic through the crowd
Then everyone would listen and I wouldn't be afraid
I wouldn't shrink away and disappear
I don't want them to worship me or care that much at all
I only want to know they know I'm here
I can wear a mask of pluck and power
But it never says what I intend
Words become like scissors in my keeping
And friendships are so difficult to mend
I don't want to shout above the babble
I'm not even sure what I would say
Maybe just, "Excuse me, could we maybe
Be a little quieter today?"
Part of me has things she wants and wishes
Part of me is worried she is wrong
Part of me is busy masquerading
As a girl whose pieces get along
I don't mean to come across as distant
I don't think it adds to my mystique
I just find it difficult conversing
And think an awful lot before I speak
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Credits:
Vocals: Christina Ellis
Guitar: Don Larson
Violin: Brittany Davidson
Violin: Emilio Vazquez
Viola: Seth Willey
Cello: Gillian Kuroiwa
String Recording: Mark Lanus
Writing/Arrangement: Dane Larson

[@LordMoku]

Just a 6 year update to ensure you know this is still adored and listened to

[@ponyphonic]

Thank you! I really appreciate that ❤️

[@_yo2]

@@ponyphonic there is an ai cover of fluttershy singing your song and it fits her so well. you should check it out kzbin.info/www/bejne/inucenSMq9SCoLcsi=JwEswD4rJaPWCBrp

[@Wissle]

After all these years this is still immensely emotional and beautiful. You did a stellar job on this

[@רוניבןעזרא-ו6ש]

Severely underrated. A very relatable and touching Fluttershy song.

[@DataByteBrony]

I played this in the office, and my boss walked by asking what Disney movie it's from. He was disappointed to learn it was not from any movie. I'm inclined to agree. This is fantastic :)

[@timefliesaway999]

A boss with style I see

[@timefliesaway999]

This song would be perfect for an animatic

[@leonhart9656]

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[@linuslucky1935]

" I only want to know they know I'm here". Damn it man, that line hits to close to home. Almost cried.

[@JIVV]

Me too :'v

[@blankslate6364]

Wow. This is phenomenal. Thanks to everyone involved here.

[@nicholaslozano1393]

As a shy, socially anxious introvert, this speaks to me on so many levels... Absolutely beautiful work!

[@dustykatt]

Epic clapping!!!!! Damn Dane your just getting better and better....

[@ponyphonic]

:D Thank you, Dusty!

[@Mihoshika]

Or with hooves, I suppose it's clopping...

[@novaiscool1]

No friend that's very different.

[@Fasdaff01]

Hitting a little close to home with those lyrics

[@jellytaco]

This is simply amazing. It represents Fluttershy, but also people who are, well, Shy and timid. #AnthemoftheShy

[@Loganberrybunny]

Fluttershy has been my favourite pony for my entire five years in the fandom. I tend to be a bit fussy about Fluttershy songs. This one is *wonderful*. I keep listening to it, and I'm not ashamed to say it makes me tear up a little. Beautiful, and congratulations to you and everyone who contributed to this masterpiece.

[@Loganberrybunny]

Five years later, and nothing has changed. Still beautiful.

[@luckystar9279]

I can't stop listening to this song Over and over and over

[@sigmundroamer6580]

So I'm NOT the only one. But this song is just TOO GOOD!!!

[@luckystar9279]

I know right? It's been over a month and I still end up listening to it more then once every time I play it.

[@owenp5347]

Dang. This song’s six years old and I just found it. The internet is good for some things.

[@brianshoubert7803]

This song is a real masterpiece! How many years later I still love listening to it! Thank you!

[@saturnstar5603]

What a pleasant surprise for a girl awake at 1:04 AM in the morning. Great job dude.

[@4everfreebrony]

Wow, such a nice tune! Good to some MLP from you guys after such a long time! Nicely done! Very well produced!

[@EverShall]

The music is calm like Fluttershy herself, this brings me peace and made me feel like I'm in a quiet,nice garden full with flowers and feel the wind in my hair....... what a lovely life

[@ピカリFritzyBeat]

The more I hear this song and the closer attention I pay it, the more I realize just how effective the lyrics are in capturing Fluttershy's most personal thoughts

[@Fluttyyy]

Gosh, this was absolutely beautiful! It really does capture Fluttershy's side of the story! :D

[@matdie07]

Yup

[@UltraGamma25]

Yes

[@Makenshi179]

"express one's quiet thoughts in a loud world" So relatable... Awesome song and tribute to Flutter! ^.^

[@richardharris224]

This is one of my favorite songs ever written. I often find myself singing this randomly and hearing those first few notes makes my heart soar. Can't believe it's been 5 years since this was written. It feels like it's been a part of me for so much longer.

[@nomadicgamer9466]

This song is so, so important. I'm glad it exists. It needs to.

[@possible_ghost]

"I don't want them to worship me or care that much at all; I only want to know they know I'm here" I really love this line

[@alinaalien8wolf247]

Can't believe I only just discovered this. It's so lovely.

[@Radiarc_]

It never ceases to amaze me how professional this stuff sounds; it's really something special, and I highly appreciate all the effort put into this. There's tons of emotion behind everything, and honestly, it's just wonderful. Fantastic work.

[@ay-machan4780]

This was absolutely *beautiful*! Just- the pure emotion in this song-dang man. Can't help but imagine Fluttershy in the style of The Last Unicorn singing this at a quiet little garden while small butterflies flit around.10 outta 10 as always :D

[@fayewilde_]

I sobbed... I have been afraid these last few days and I know why. this song captured the words I so desperately were searching for and brought them to the world. Thank you, thank you

[@thestaremaster6138]

"I just find it difficult conversing, and think an awful lot before I speak." I know how you feel Fluttershy, I feel the same way

[@poret50]

I totally forgot about this, and... I forgot that music could be that beautiful.

[@landofgrundo]

This is actually too relatable. I cry a lot listening to this. My life sucks especially recently :(

[@listen2d]

Sorry...

[@landofgrundo]

Not your fault. I actually really love this song but just have been very sad for a while. You are the guitarist in it right? You did a great job. :)

[@listen2d]

Yes and thank you very much! I just mean't I felt sorry for what you are going through. Hang in there!

[@landofgrundo]

D - Larson I knew what you meant but my head just isnt workig right now! Thanks so much. I will try :)

[@ManeInGreen]

The Pony tones Reading your comment just now Many

[@pbchocot4800]

They say nothing can always be great... But Ponyphonic always makes masterpieces!

[@brambleberryproductions1235]

Amethystlicious Agreed

[@sketchquinn2383]

I absolutely love this. it fits so well with Fluttershy

[@andy4an]

was on a 17 hour car trip this weekend with stressful audio books, uninteresting podcasts...and about 20 pony songs that a friend gave me. wow, this one carried me through at least an hour. makes me shiver with joy.

[@mitsuro2009]

This song is good at a level that I can't explain with words Just ... applause, this is very beautiful

[@Aurelleah]

Damn man, this is incredible, your songwriting abilities are out of this world. I find I get jealous of other composers' ability way too easily.. It makes it hard to enjoy it; but this is so good it overcomes that bad personality trait and brings me tons of joy; Definitely buying your discography once pay comes in! Thanks for this! It was your Lullaby that inspired me to get into orchestral, and songs like this remind me of how much farther I still have to go, but it also reminds me of how much it's worth the efforts. Looking forward to your next song!!

[@HyperDash]

Hahaha, forgive me for this, and I really am sorry because it's almost an /s worthy comment, but: I felt the exact same way about your art when you started doing it. I'd been drawing ponies for longer and with far less praise than your first few drawings. I was honestly incredibly jealous of that. But I love your music, and many others do as well, and so I suppose that's where your art fans came from ;P And an on-topic side note (who knew!): I can definitely agree on this song being absolutely wonderful. It far surpassed anything I EXPECTED from the great PonyPhonic when I heard they were working on a flutterbutt song a few months ago, and I expected MUCH.

[@personunbekannt5779]

Aurelleah hey, nice seeing you here ^^ i also got that Bad trait that i get jealous fast, but this turned in maybe one of my bigest skills, the ability to push my self to train and learn, to one Day maybe became as good as ponyphonic, you or other great people ;P

[@brambleberryproductions1235]

Aurelleah Oh. Hello. Remember me? The timid-ish girl from your song 'Midnight Lament' who noted how, despite the song was very much perfect, Celestia was kinda strong? I still hold to that statement. It's an amazing song and I hate to criticize it but...brutal honesty v.v

[@Aurelleah]

A producer doesnt get to decide exactly how a singer sings. My options are to use it or try to find a suitable replacement (not gonna happen. Very few high-skill singers out there. Plenty of mid-tier ones though). All we can do is do our best with what's been given. I already had her re-record like 3-4 times and it came out more and more strong each time.

[@brambleberryproductions1235]

Aurelleah Like I said, perfect song, and I definitely loved her voice, just that for Celestia it was a bit strong. I absolutely love the song, and the strong vocals add a sense of...depth (?) to it that's hard to find. As I said, amazing song.

[@TheGriffinArts]

This struck way too close home than I would have anticipated, but I can't say I'm disappointed at all. I have to deal with social anxiety every day and this song summarized what I have to struggle with. I'm so happy you made this song, it is so beautiful, I can't even begin to express how much I love it. Congratulations Ponyphonic, you've made yet another song to make me cry and become one of my favorites. I wish I could make fanart for this right now, but maybe I will in the future. Thank you for making such great music, and never stop fueling your amazing talent.

[@UndeadBrony88]

I swear I just cried a little. Best song EVER.

[@spottedstar1123]

god christina did so well with the vocals on this. absolutely breathtakingly beautiful

[@NansJns]

Speaking as in introvert who has difficulty talking when in a crowd of people, this nailed it. Absolutely wonderful, and a perfect tribute to Fluttershy!

[@geminirenegade9290]

This song reminds me just how much I relate to Fluttershy.

[@dominusalicorn3684]

Still listening to this in 2023, and will still be a fav in 2024

[@JosephPriceArt]

Absolutely beautiful. Fluttershy is my favorite, particularly because I'm rather shy myself. This song resonated very strongly with me, both through the soft a light musical arrangement, and the lyrics that speak of the inner troubles of someone who's shy. I love this song.

[@StevenBukal]

Beautiful. Really love how Ellis does the first line of the chorus

[@pillerhikaru1]

I swear I still love this song. It’s like the anthem for socially awkward kids.

[@CalliopePony]

Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful. This song perfectly expresses a shy person's struggle to speak out to others.

[@maxtoan216]

This melted my heart.

[@ManeInGreen]

I cry everytime I listen to this song, there's no word to describe how amazing this is! A billion thanks for having made this song!

[@theponywiththeorangebow4102]

I physically broke at "heartache is the thing I tend to find"

[@lisahey]

I just realised you put this song on Spotify recently and AHHH I'M SO HAPPY!!!!! Now I can finally add it to my calm and cosy playlists :)

[@framwinkle]

This song is wonderful, and I've been listening to it pretty much non-stop for a couple days now. It fits Fluttershy very well, but it also works for the rest of us "shy hearts" out here. Thank you for writing this!

[@ChichiAi]

This is positively gorgeous

[@Bluthdon]

'I just find it difficult conversing/ And think an awful lot before I speak' Solid work as always; thank you Dane, Christina, and the rest of the Ponyphonic team ^_^

[@sidquake]

Once again, I am stunned by the talent Ponyphonic can portray through music. I loved this song a lot because I can connect with its meaning.

[@incitossol]

What heartless monster from Tartarus dared to give this masterpiece a dislike?! In all seriousness this absolutely fantastic and anything else I could say would just be repeating what everyone else has already. Seriously fantastic.

[@Wissle]

Listened to this again for Fluttershy day. Absolutely beautiful!

[@JoseVazquez-eh7kj]

This song can describe me just as much as it describes Fluttershy. Beautiful too. You've done it again ponyphonic. Keep up the good work.

[@kosefink]

Just a comment to tell that I am still listening to this! I think lots of people are! :) It is beautiful! :)

[@seanmurphy3430]

Many claps for you. Great song, and even better for those of us with autism, social anxiety, or just good old fashioned shyness. The lyrics beautifully express how hard it can be to communicate in a world that's always moving faster and talking louder than you, but the actual music is so cheerful and heartwarming that I can't help but feel all fuzzy inside. I'll say it again: Great song. Many claps.

[@tiffanybarber4839]

I don't think I've ever heard a more relatable song than this one. Beautiful job as always! :)

[@princess-celestia]

You just keep getting better and better. There's a warm glow in this song.

[@wasen_aeon]

I think I just had a heart attack from the cuteness of this song. Seriously Ponyphonic, why do you keep being so amazing?

[@ingoma2695]

I'm not shy. Nor introverted much. But this song reminds me of the friendship problem they haven't addressed yet, the one in which the pony has few friends, just because when she's herself, people want her to be normal. The huge ring is the people who ask me too change who I am also said to other people to 'be themselves.' I was the lion, and tried to be more of a lamb. And all I found was heartache when people wouldn't accept me when I change to there liking. The only good that came out of it was me deciding that most people a huge jerks who judge based off of the past, and are so stubborn they refuse to change.

[@craziegraciescraycraysongs2945]

I love this so much, speaking as a shy person, this is amazing to hear. To me it seems like no one knows how I feel, and even though Fluttershy is not a real person, it's nice to know that not all people these days think that everyone is, and has to be bold, to be heard, in a way. Maybe that dosn't really make sense, but I kinda hope it does.

[@TiMoThY211991]

Polyphonic has done it yet again! Liquid pride was shed for best pony this time around. More than any other musician in this fandom, Polyphonic knows how to put full emotional weight behind the messages conveyed in his (their?) songs, and that is why he (they) has no equal. Once again you have knocked it out of the park, with an outstandingly fantastic emotionally heartfelt piece, showing the inner thoughts and feelings of Fluttershy so aptly and expertly I have no hesitation accepting them as truly canonical. And the singer who gave voice to this inner monologue was angelic in her portrayal, and fit Fluttershy more perfectly than most any fandom voice actress I've heard for her. Too many only use the soft breathy tone, completely ignoring that she does on occasion use a stronger clearer tone of voice when she has reason to. I heartily applaud all who were involved in the making of this song, and await with bated breath the arrival of your next masterpiece. Bravissimo

[@listen2d]

"Pony"phonic, not poly... dang spell-check! Really close though, lol.

[@Lohiau1]

Don't forget about Garrison Ulrich aka 4everfreebrony he puts the same kind of passion in his songs. If you don't know him you should check his channel. But yes I have to agree, ponyphonic is one of it's kind.

[@Lohiau1]

Please promise me to never stop writing and composing music. Everyone of your songs is magnificent and this one is no exception. I got goosebumps. This song will be stuck in my head for weeks to come.

[@nickpatrie7668]

Wow just wow, what a beautiful song.

[@he.je.8980]

O.M.G. First time I listened to this song, I fell in love with it ! It just leaved me speechless ! Absolutly amazing work by you all !

[@ArabesqueMusicProduction]

With your songs i think you saved my life from depression...thank you...

[@g_cloud4159]

What a masterpiece!!! I love Fluttershy as a characther because she reminds of me in more than one way, so this made feel very happy. The lyrics are gorgeous and the violins gave me chills. Ponyphonic this is beautiful, thank you for creating and sharing this.

[@richardharris224]

This tore open my heart and played it like a violin. Seriously amazing work.

[@lcpegasister5601]

makes me cry every time I listen to it... It perfectly puts into words how I have always felt Thank you for making this beautiful song.

[@OneBiasedOpinion]

Was so glad to see you start making music again last month! And this is such a gem. Of course it's a great tribute to Flutters, but even if you know nothing of MLP or its characters, I'm sure so many people can relate to this. You have quite a gift, my friend. The same emotion and unique phrasing and wordplay that I loved to bits in "The Moon Rises" is right here in this song. Keep being awesome ponyphonic. EDIT: Christina, you really brought this to life. I think I felt my heart ripping apart as I listened to that last verse. Thank you both for making this for us.

[@annamelvina216]

Whoa... This is my song... This is beautiful!

[@NeverLaststanding]

I can't, those lyrics

[@andrewphilos]

No two songs you write are the same. I am just in awe at the level of talent it takes to make such unique and charming music. Thank you!

[@dominicproctor3608]

This is the best song I've ever heard in my life and it's for my favorite character ever, I love this

[@Maywind84]

This is, hands down, one of the best, kindest and loveliest songs I've heard (in the MLP fandom or elsewhere). Great job, and keep up the great work!

[@Pony411]

We featured this in episode 165 of our podcast! Love it. Nemesis really liked the lyrics in particular.

[@LordDragonZord]

If I stayed up for just like 20 more minutes I would of been able to see this video as soon as it came out.

[@fun1k]

That is so beautiful, very resonating.

[@Manecloudvillelot]

Faith in Ponyphonic restored with this one. Great job on the parts of all involved in making this song happen, guys and gals and whatever else. And a lovely introspective take on Flutters that I barely ever see but love seeing, for which you get much deserved bonus points.

[@SuperSoundVoltex]

This song really made my day. Thank you so much for this beautiful music.

[@catimakittycat5938]

I love all your songs so, so much. Every time I hear a new one it immediately takes me back to when I first heard The Moon Rises, you can just feel the power of the song wash over you and get such a happy feeling inside because /you know you've found something special/ and it will stay with you forever. Your work is beautiful, keep going.

[@catbeans]

the lyrics and everything are just beautiful

[@maddydaydreamer]

This was absolutely beautiful!

[@nfcopier1]

This song is absolutely beautiful. Ponyphonic, you are truly a genius. The world is a better place for your existence.

[@ГеоргийКерженцев]

you did it again. once again, a true masterpiece. thank you, ponyphonic

[@jeantoes2737]

Now we wait for animations....

[@AndrewMeyer]

Maybe in about 4 years... XD

[@jaydenheminez1718]

I may or may not be trying to make an animatic to post on my other channel.

[@resvheirichv8326]

The music is so damn good that it sure deserves it.

[@misshinan]

I'm making one but, with me singing as Fluttershy. ^^

[@iampingthepenguin]

this popped up in my feed again after all this time. used to listen to this a lot back then. perfectly captures my nature. great song. thanks for the memories :)

[@Tyranoman]

Must have listened to this gem about 20 times today, what an absolutely fantastic piece for my fav pony.

[@koraknight6995]

Very beautiful, and oddly enough sounds like my life.

[@flora4402]

Pure heart. Moving. Fantastic music.

[@doogong]

Wow I connected with this song so much. So beautiful and well crafted, as always :)

[@applemirer3937]

💔🐎🦋 Scibidi rizz to you good sir. You made an amazing song.

[@kingmerpyderp5947]

This song is so beautiful. I cry happiness.

[@FeanorKelsick]

So much thought and emotion put into the lyrics! Not only is the song beautiful and perfectly executed, it is a wonderful look into Fluttershy's character. Only the highest respect for Ponyphonic and the work they do, truly a shining example of the creative side of the brony community.

[@Thebronygamer76]

beautiful song. I love it so much, almost brought a tear to my eye how wonderful it was. thank you

[@marzton4852]

This is amazing! It really is and truly beautiful.

[@janetyan1357]

Although it seemed simple as it starts, this song just keep getting better and better for me as I listen in. I absolutely love the feeling of calmness while listening to this, and I just can't keep myself from playing it over and over again. Thank you for your amazing(as always) work!