Steven Universe - Escapism (Lyrics video)

I guess I have to face
That in this awful place
I shouldn't show a trace of doubt
But pulled against the grain
I feel a little pain
That I would rather do without
I'd rather be...
Free-ee-ee
Free-ee-ee
Free...
I'd rather be
Free-ee-ee
Free-ee-ee
Free...
Free-ee-ee
Free-ee-ee
Free...
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[@Wannabeviking2]

I like how one of the most emotional and beautiful songs in the show, comes from a scene with a living watermelon boy possessed by a 14 year old halfway across the universe

[@BoomiLoomi]

😂

[@dootdootskellybones3540]

Ikr it’s so un expected

[@CallM3hSeya]

That 14 yo is Steven and his last name is Universe

[@Wannabeviking2]

@@CallM3hSeya don’t forget his middle name “cutie pie” lol

[@CallM3hSeya]

@@Wannabeviking2 oh yea I think it's garnet that gave this nickname 👁️👄👁️

[@枒]

growing up is realizing that steven never got the help he needed, he spent his childhood making sure everyone got their happily ever after and sacrificed his in the process

[@soleneting-son9227]

Yeah, but they talk about that in the last season, Steven Univers Futur.

[@eggalytheegg5567]

Okay, but actually he only spent around 2 years of his life with the events of the series

[@thicker_fishyofficial]

​@@eggalytheegg5567 eo you know how much trauma bros been through thought?

[@4chigi4]

2 years is a long time for a kid​@@eggalytheegg5567

[@thomas.m1376]

This song has a name ... and that name is beautiful

[@Blackpanther-zx3fp]

You said it 😃

[@Hoasen2012]

It’s called free I think yea I’m pretty sure

[@LilacTidalWave]

@@Hoasen2012 no its called escapism

[@angelusioritan1763]

No it's never gonna give you up

[@wimpynab]

No its called *watermelon steven land*

[@soapie_c]

THE GUITAR IS SO NIIIICEEEEE

[@harmansingh24]

Sűp

[@movedtok3nnydraws]

Allura Phane agree’d.

[@kimksleftasscheek6930]

Allura Phane facts

[@raspikeru5889]

Natsuki

[@raspikeru5889]

Kawai desune

[@Lara-jz4vf]

one of the bestest melody I have ever heard. if the song was longer, it would be perfect

[@sherueatyourbestfriend6791]

We can just imagine It matches up with Steven Universe tho Umm it gives me little goosebumps I remember I heard this song after 3 months and i felt like my body left my soul lol

[@madisonmcfarland9009]

there’s a song with the similar melody called “If I could ride a bike” it’s a little different farther into the melody but it’s a nice long song that makes me think of escapism whenever i hear it!

[@killiancantdraw3388]

I love Steven Universe because there something you can relate to most of the time, this song means something to me too.

[@ms0_u]

Facts 😔

[@tothebeyond6318]

Ngl their songs are aestetic. Sad that its over

[@zoesoda4615]

Watching the actual video made me cry.. the song in the background and seeing a watermelon Steven just die like that hurt.. i don't know why..

[@ficklearc2622]

Me too

[@upthebluesyoza]

I know 😣😣

[@watermeloncat294]

It hurt beacuse when you hear the song and the video your feelings will get sad beacuse of watching for 2 minutes

[@watermeloncat294]

Like the movie home when i thought "o" died i actually cried

[@frstyrsy8918]

Same

[@xXChizuruChanXx]

This song means so much to me. Hits me right in the feelings, in my past... I lived with my abusive parents enough to feel my self love die, I still feel unworth of love and appreciation. During years I wanted to escape; I was victim of verbal abuse and beated up constantly by the persons who were supposed to protect me, until my grandparents came to save me 10 years ago from them. I live with my grandparents now, I still have trauma issues, anxiety and depression to deal with, but now, I feel protected, I feel loved with them... I finally feel... Free...

[@Myles174]

I am so sorry for your experience sending you virtual hugs

[@xXChizuruChanXx]

@@Myles174 thank you so much, sweetheart ❤🌸❤ returning the hug!

[@SUPREME_MACHINE_V2]

Why can I kinda relate to this :(

[@ien2864]

nobody cares go back to ur parents

[@mr.samishi3248]

@@ien2864 The 66 likes say otherwise.

[@tatssutona]

I wanna learn how to play the guitar like that 😍 Edit: Thanks for the feedback everyone... I actually started my practice and so far I'm getting the hang of it 😁

[@youcefbecheikh8072]

You can do it if you just insist😊 it's possible 🙃 So, good luck 😉

[@danahamador4773]

Sprinkle some confidence and hard work on that comment and that will come true!☺

[@kaycer6372]

I thought it was ukulele XD

[@Xman34washere]

@@kaycer6372 either way this is awesome

[@nickhatesreality]

Same

[@giantroboboy9350]

I’m so sad Steven Universe ended. It’s truly heartbreaking

[@eden9836]

Yes it did but I understand why they had too, but it would be great we got a holiday special but that normally doesn't happen with good shows

[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

@@eden9836 but they did get a holiday special

[@frstyrsy8918]

Same😭

[@rabbit0664]

Yeah it was such a great show

[@Himynameisnotcarpet]

They should do a spin off where it shows what happened to Peridot when she got stranded on Earth. What happened after she left her escape pod? What we’re her thoughts? Something like that, just until the she kidnapped Steven in Catch and Release.

[@simmi6348]

It always breaks my heart when I see Steven exhausted from trying to bring peace to a problem but this ep with this ending song broke me even more when he finally makes it to his home n dies instantly knowing he finished his mission 💔

[@soaphiie8330]

WHY DOES THIS MAKE ME LEGIT HAPPY AND SAD AT THE SAME TIME LISTENING TO THIS-

[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

Because the show is over :(

[@rileycoleman2468]

K this is just a darker version of the song but I always thought of it like this, a severely depressed person, their questioning living, and they feel so much pain but they also feel numb. And they’d rather be “free” as in they’d rather die..

[@shae.asmr.0000]

If someone asked my current expression, I'd just link to this song. It's how I feel :))

[@Hellothere-ky4jr]

@@shae.asmr.0000 It’s been 11 months

[@lemonz7381]

@@Hellothere-ky4jr i

[@Arian-11]

I'm past the stage of wanting to dissappear and would rather be free in the sense of going to a new world or having a different life while remaining as myself

[@randomuser7862]

This song gives me the type of person to be like.. "I'd rather sleep then stay awake to escape this awful place and be somewhere safe from everything and everyone where I won't be hurt and I won't have to hear the thoughts I will be free from everything."

[@lekate7410]

So it's pink diamond singing about how she wants to be free? Edit : guys please we already know who is singing I was just giving my theory at the time- stop replying-

[@fart5292]

Stevonnie was the one who sung it so I guess it was basically about them wanting to go back to earth because they were trapped on homeworld? That's my best bet-

[@aurora4996]

I think it goes better with pink diamond

[@atlasz9209]

@@aurora4996 yeah but it wasn't pink diamond singing it. It's Stevonnie

[@kaycer6372]

@@atlasz9209 Yeah. But it goes better with PD as literally Steven and Connie were stuck in the box dungeon thing for like a day but then PD was prob stuck in there for 1000s years

[@atlasz9209]

@@kaycer6372 oops in a different comment I said it was PD's memories coming through steven which would make Stevonnie the one singing it

[@d4niell3_]

*claps hands* magnificent

[@manbirkaur2798]

👏👏👏👏

[@oliverzwatermelongum]

👏👏👏👏

[@bookandquill9571]

I imagine Earth singing this, like a human earth, while small nukes slowly soar across her.

[@ms0_u]

earth chan lol

[@Kyss111]

That's depressing

[@druggedrussianbunny2365]

Planethumans

[@poosay_tight]

Deep....

[@derbeeee2730]

*thats deep*

[@honeycomb937]

0:38 to get right into it

[@ms0_u]

why would you want to skip the guitar?

[@honeycomb937]

@@ms0_u because it's 38 seconds of filler music maria

[@what-uu3zn]

it's guitar not filler

[@exity7788]

Dat Boi that’s ukulele not guitar.

[@meownime5304]

Emory’s Cake Basket it’s not a ukelele it’s a guitar

[@avelliaozuna9643]

My bird use to love this song before he flew away :') I'd play it every morning for him when he woke up.

[@eggnog4266]

Tbh thought the lyrics were "I'd rather be pre-etty"

[@extraterrestrialcontent]

😑

[@Mouse2017]

I can't unhear it now

[@ms0_u]

w h y

[@sketchyartz5167]

I thought they were “I’m feeling freeeeee”

[@modiflied]

SomeCall MeThings lol same

[@atlasz9209]

To everyone saying that it's Pink Diamond's song: It's not it was sung by Stevonnie with Steven and Connie back up vocals. But it make sense for them to want to be free from the dungeon. And Pink diamond was put in there a lot so it might have sparked some of her memories through Steven.

[@atlasz9209]

@Sir vol in a way I guess

[@robot5348]

I cant help but cry when I hear this It brings up my dysphoria and it helps it go away because I remember how pink diamond escaped and it help escape my dysphoria

[@michelletheweeb4366]

this song is sO beautiful JESUS CHRIST

[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

Just like the show

[@Desxiree]

AGHHHH MY HEART ❤️ I love this song, wish it was longer

[@Lucien-sn8oy]

This song makes me calm..

[@incredibleokabat]

This song makes me sad. It reminds me of a happier time in my life, when I was in love and did more things that I enjoyed. That love wasn't healthy, but the happiness was real. It's a weird spot, because I miss feeling the way that I did even though I know I never should have felt that way with her. I was someone who gave my all to someone who only knew how to take. It's not her fault, but I regret it. This song is also reminds me of how I feel about all of this. I wish I could just forget about it. I want to be free from the things I can no longer feel, and should have never felt.

[@felixcavern]

I feel like this song is for PD but is sung by stevonnie since pd can't speak anymore since she doesn't exist, only her gem in Steven. I feel like Stevonnie is similar to pink, so that's why they're singing it. Especially because Stevonnie was thrown in there since Steven and Connie were fused

[@sugarcandykiddycat1986]

These lyrics hitting hard nowadays

[@Viva_Cynefin]

yeah for real :(

[@costarica7867]

This made me tear up like at the part when the water melon steven fell down with its eyes closed i just wanted to cry I know this was a year ago when i couldnt send comments but this still makes me tear up

[@ZiaZillion]

When I get my new ukulele, this is definitely going to be the first thing I learn to play 💞⭐️

[@Delphiicc]

Lazia I’m pretty sure this is played on guitar, but maybe a ukelele might give it a nice sound

[@butterscotchgirl4478]

Did you learn it?

[@zenosama8505]

The 9 dislikes are mad cause there single

[@aurora4996]

Lol

[@faye_isc]

they are jealous cuz they are lockdown in the tower

[@sunnykumara2702]

Zeno Sama I’m single but I ain’t mad- Also, *they’re

[@nadita78able]

Well im saying but thers 30 dislikes soo probly that was a long time ago sooo yeeea but yes

[@infomasitempur5795]

XD

[@kaycer6372]

This song is absolutely amazing. It makes me cry due too how much I can relate. This is honestly my new favourite song. It's such a beatiful melody. I just want too listen too it all the time. I do just want to be free.

[@definitive_anteater]

I’m coming back to this song, after everything went downhill. life is starting to brighten up again. the school year is ending. summer is nearing. peace is arriving, and i actually feel good. yeah, there’s some bad stuff, but i’m getting through it. this song is so important to me. all the music in steven universe is so comforting, the creators knew what they were doing. Rebecca Sugar is a legend, i’ll never forget them and their creations.

[@skai2504]

This cured my depression omg

[@roselynn7170]

Yay! We found another way to cure depression!

[@naxveed7450]

Every time i feel stressed and depressed this does cure it and i fell like its talking to me to “ Let you’re stress out and be free you’re hurt inside but that’s okay, it’s what life is “

[@yolili2183]

Naveed Rydell where are those lyrics in the song?? 😣

[@killiancantdraw3388]

This cures mine temporarily.

[@cooldude20128]

the song just made me fell bad, i don't know why

[@Doggo_the_dog]

Ngl, this song is rlly emotional and relatable.. This song always reminds me when i always get beat up and get so much bruises from my older brothers who are 18 yo. And my parents doesn't rlly care. I always think about being free a lot. But facing my fears is too much for me. But i hope everyone has wonderful lives ❤

[@danni639]

Oh my god?????

[@emilymonahan5232]

100% Pink Diamond's song. Edit: This is CLEARLY PD's song. Let's do a breakdown. (spoilers ahead!) i guess i’ll have to face, That in this awful place, i shouldn’t show a trace of doubt PD cannot show fear or doubt in her current position as part of a group of tyrants who depict themselves as nearly indestructible. They are meant to have no weaknesses and therefore cannot express them. But pulled against the grain, I feel a little pain, that I would rather do without.. Pulled against the grain is an expression that means seperated from what is normal, different. Pink Diamond has a desire to be normal, to stop being treated like royalty. This is why she becomes Rose Quartz. She would rather do without it, so she decides to change her form for a day, but she likes that little planet, and that freedom so much.. I'd rather be free free f r e e. She would rather be free then continue to be locked in her room, and when she gets a taste of that freedom she knows that this is what she wants, to be Rose Quartz and never look back.

[@killiancantdraw3388]

Sorry, but it's not...it's Stevonnie's song for when they were stuck in the dungeon...

[@killiancantdraw3388]

But nice reasoning

[@emilymonahan5232]

@@killiancantdraw3388 is that confirmed?

[@tonytonychopper999]

Ummm... escapism means thinking of a fantasy life to avoid the world you are in now.

[@strawberrysky2949]

Emily it is confirmed it’s in the ep Escapism

[@noodleydoo3439]

This song deserves an uwu

[@Chel1004]

OwO

[@uwo5744]

UwO

[@cooldude20128]

ew furries use owo and uwu

[@movedtok3nnydraws]

Noodleydoo _ uwu

[@movedtok3nnydraws]

cooldude20128 why bother replying? Go play some mine craft or something.

[@brandondegantevillasante538]

I like it it's got its own ruff play that makes it all the worth, a good listen.

[@IEATFNAFKIDS]

Dude this song is the song I sang when my cat died so this hurt me to listen to because it reminded me so much of her ty for posting this.

[@shadowbanned6280]

my condolences

[@fiercelioness5122]

I’d rather be free too

[@sageanimations2463]

This song reminded me of a friend i had, he hated staying at his house cuz of the parents fighting, he cant concentrate at school, he wanted to be free to get out of the world see the wonders and its beauty

[@yoink951]

0:47 is where the actual song starts

[@cuppurple1119]

@@ms0_u No need to have a go at them they were just pointing out the start of the lyrics (even if it didn't say that) for people who would want it, like me

[@puppypartsncogs]

@@ms0_u shawty.. you knew exactly what they meant, why was this necessary?

[@lcvelydaph]

@@ms0_u Your comment was unnecessary and uncalled for

[@Hellothere-ky4jr]

Lol they deleted there comment LOL

[@chipkid]

This song is relatable. Sometimes I feel trapped. And it’s really hard to be alive. When your trapped, at least.

[@amrswelam2042]

Brings back a lot of good memories 😌

[@azrealdreamurr-zg1gy]

ya

[@-minario21-18]

I WAS SEARCHING THIS MUSIC FOR AGES AAAAAAAA

[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

You couldn’t have just typed “Steven Universe Escapism”?

[@Xman34washere]

Best theme in the series

[@cystinosis_queenking1794]

This song gives me a whole bunch of emotions that I can't explain but I always cry a little when I hear this

[@Nives89]

Escapism"[2] is the 28th episode of the fifth season of Steven Universe, the 156th episode overall, and the fourth episode in the Diamond Days event.

[@Arknjoyer]

It's so nostalgic rip steven universe had the best songs.

[@frownyclowny6955]

This song will never not be relevant to my life. Thank you Steven Universe for helping me get through middle school

[@shadowbanned6280]

I watched SU when it aired and kept with it, but this is the only song I come back to.

[@cannedtapioca8208]

I Love this song

[@aroorooroo]

I listened to this song a lot when I was waiting for the opportunity to move out of my abusive household. And now, almost a year later, I've moved out, gotten a much better job, and I even found the love of my life after thinking I was going to stay alone to protect my heart. Life still has its rough moments but man, I can say my life is way better now 💕

[@raw197]

I'm listening in lockdown this song melts my heart it makes me emotional this is the truth of life the words of this song are true 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 I think one day .....

[@shroomish778]

this song deserves a 10 0w0's out of 10

[@simonmaina41]

💀

[@_sophieeee]

The music in the background is just everything

[@SenpapiNemo3]

This is so beautiful :,)

[@GreenSick]

So I'm seeing people talking about how this is actually PDs song Sk heres my take on it, at the time it was Stevonnie Singing You can hear two voices singing, Steven and connie Obviously, Wanting to leave Homeworld and go back to Earth if it would make sense If it was PD but in the situation/scene its Stevonnie Not PD

[@GreenSick]

*So

[@deidaraofficial8010]

No, no. He's got a point.

[@feralstreetrat]

Coming back here after finishing SU Future just intensified my crying :')

[@Master-gx4dp]

Steven Universe is a masterpiece

[@Fartaphobia_]

For those who don't know what escapism means: "the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy." Basically, it's like running away from reality.

[@katy_gaia]

Steven universe was so beautiful!

[@c.aoo9]

This song is just so amazing and aesthetic to me

[@bugfairy]

yeah, it makes me cry.

[@cheeseisreallygood2553]

I’m still crying over this

[@tortadeaguacate24]

this is the anthem of quarantine

[@passionforart778]

When the song is to short 😭

[@heidi769]

holy shit i remember listening to this all the time in quarantine damn..

[@nuvinusarintowati8060]

I'd rather be.... *REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE*

[@ms0_u]

congratulations, you ruined the song 😂

[@nuvinusarintowati8060]

@@ms0_u Sorry..... hehehe....

[@midnightartist43]

😂

[@druggedrussianbunny2365]

Yeah because she just cant have fun anymore because of the other diamonds and when she messes something up she gets locked in a room

[@extraterrestrialcontent]

Nuvi Nusarintowati has

[@Lifestyle0727]

this song is beauthiful and peacful

[@ostalgia8796]

I love it

[@Koneko_Chan777]

this song always calms me down ;w;

[@modiflied]

I dont watch steven universe but this song is just awesome

[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

That’s a sign for you to watch it

[@yutarosora8789]

When i heard this song i had an idea in my head that this song would have been way more imotionaly effective if it was used at the scene where the gems prepare to fight Malachite at the same time when Steven and Perridot prepare to drill down to the Cluster, giving more weigh to the Cluster as a threat while highlingting the Lapis's desire for freedom as well as the crystal gems' desire to free the Earth from the diamonds authority

[@pyromancersaber]

That irks me so badly, was she made extended lyrics for this song, and they're NOWHERE to be found. I've only heard it once though and ughhhhhhhhh its so good. If someone can tell me where I can find it please tell me. I gotta hear it again

[@annacsetneki1817]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaW0k5emfJhkl6M Are you talking about this one?

[@pyromancersaber]

@@annacsetneki1817 no, thats an edit. Rebecca Sugar sang the extended lyrics

[@JoynalAbedin-hp5ow]

T-This is B-Beutiful

[@Crystal_Gem_Pearl]

This is relaxing

[@linkdapuppyandfriends9023]

I love this song. It really helps me calm down.

[@lisa.9580]

Such true uplifting encouragement words I’d rather be free -eee from here and the guitar is so Peacefully charming in these negative world times 🌎

[@aikoamari8402]

The perfect song for the quarantine!

[@aquablue2818]

Thank you!

[@hoppingcheesesan1797]

This song has been stuck in my head for so long

[@alexandrawalker9123]

Steven Universe is the best series ever!! ⭐️❤️

[@jenniferworldon6191]

YES.

[@K1rbyisgreat]

The long start before the lyrics is so nice cuz it let's the music sink in

[@FreddieDelon]

So sad

[@D.S_Account]

Meu mundo Nerd how?

[@cringeygacha4790]

TheRoblox KingDougal I guess cause of the name and the reason the show put this song for that episode

[@melonelon.]

i love this song smm

[@crunchygrunchy5741]

Celebrities in their million dollar mansion on social media be like 0:40 (this is just where the song actually begins)

[@stevenuniverseeditz3858]

I love this song. At least 5 likes and I’ll send this to my mom

[@satan7575]

I have never really liked Steven universe, but this sings just hits hard. I literally sometimes cry for some reason.

[@skeocide7198]

the video of escaptism Made me cry

[@tattianakaranja5397]

Lovely...

[@swftness1097]

This is pretty ironic stevens in jail while this is happening

[@vibin6682]

well yeah he'd rather be free

[@psychic_knight2132]

I love this song

[@fviryjoy]

Ugh this song is my whole dang life ❤

[@moo8162]

This song make me feel like i'm in heaven

[@_JPTS_]

absolute banger

[@randomdreamer5429]

i didn't watch the show but this song is one of the calmest and most soothing songs i've ever heard

[@spinda1970]

I can sing this a bit on the level that she can but not much

[@marissabaquiran8190]

Same

[@blackqweenmars]

Damn this hits hard

[@pintangakhirog.8268]

I was sad hearing this song :(

[@tomhernandez2725]

Such a Love song