Barry & Iris || Real love, it's not that simple (+dedications)

HD + earphones is best! Info (song, etc.) is at the end of the video :)
“Real love, it’s not that simple. It’s messy! It means arguing, and making up…and laughing, and crying, and struggling, and sometimes it doesn’t seem worth it. But it is. And at the end, when you’re in love, no matter what happens, you forgive each other.”
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Okay, so I’m actually surprisingly pleased with how this turned out, especially given how much I disliked some of it as I was working on it…maybe it’s just my mind convincing myself that I didn’t waste a ton of hours on it, but I’m going to go ahead and assume it’s because it’s actually decent, haha… Plus, I quite like this coloring (it was inspired by one of AerisCruent’s, she makes such incredibly beautiful colorings!)
I’ve decided to make a bunch of dedications here, if I could make a separate WA vid for each of you I would (I certainly have enough ideas xD), but I just want you to know how much you all mean to me…
Gwenny. / gwenny39vd
Jess89870 / jess89870
Mia Winchester / @miawinchester794
Bey0ndTheLimit / bey0ndthelimit
Alesia .E / sarckss
SayaxSama / sayaxsama
trish754
The actual dedications/notes were too long for the description with everything else I wanted to ramble on about, so you can find them here: www.sendspace....
Please consider checking out their channels and subbing, they’re really talented vidders and I am always in awe of their creations!
And to all you other lovely people who have commented - I really can’t thank you enough, knowing that there are people out there who enjoy watching my videos is half the reason why I’ve continued to make them, so thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to write these things that always make me smile!
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About the video - I wanted to include a bit more of Iris’s perspective, so hopefully that came through. I used a lot of the 1x21 voiceovers with regards to her feelings about Barry rather than about him keeping his powers a secret, because to me those two things have always become tangled together - like when Barry says “I’m fast now! God I just want to tell you, how I feel, how you MAKE me feel!” he starts off with keeping his powers a secret, and then it becomes about keeping his feelings a secret. And when Iris gets really angry at Joe for lying about The Flash, she suddenly makes that accusation about keeping Barry’s feelings a secret from her. So I feel like at least a tiny portion of her anger at Barry was some unspoken/pent-up frustration about him waiting over a decade and until she was in a committed relationship to tell her he’s been in love with her his whole life. And to be honest, this was more the reaction I was hoping for in 1x15, but I guess with the tidal wave coming and all, anger wasn’t really the proper emotion for that scenario, haha…
In my last description I mentioned my favorite episode for Olicity, so I thought I’d do the same here for WA :D
The one I was the most giddy/fangirling over at the time was 1x20 for sure (seriously, it was almost scary! thank goodness I was alone…), but looking back on all of them, 1x09 is by far my favorite. If I had to choose a favorite scene from that one it would be the confession scene, but really all of them are amazing for their own unique reasons. The gift-giving scene + THE HUG was beautiful, it shows how much they know and mean to each other; the scene where Iris confronts Barry about his feelings and he can’t bring himself to tell her the truth, that had such perfect acting with so many undertones and subtleties to it, every time I watch it I think I find something new (and Barry’s expressions are so freaking heartbreaking)…anyway, I could probably go on and on, I’m basically in love with this episode…
But my favorite moment of all is probably when Barry walks into Jitters way back in 1x01 and Iris practically bowls him over as she jumps into his arms, because that is how much she loves and needs him ♥
Anyway, I’m SO incredibly excited for season 2 to start, especially since we now know that Iris won’t be angry with Barry, in fact she’ll be a huge part of him coming back/regaining his confidence, so that makes me really happy :)
But as for vidding this season…not sure how much I’ll be able to do. If I do episode-specific videos, they’ll have to be really short and/or simple ones, I just don't have enough time these days :(

[@paulefancy347]

This is what makes WestAllen the iconic couple millions love around the world...Barry & Iris share a pure and deep love that stands the test of time...

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Paule Fancy Aww I couldn't agree more ♥♥ Thanks for watching!

[@mwanamke2]

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! My heart and brain just exploded.I'm bawling like OMG..this masterpiece...this is exactly what I needed to help me get thru the last week of waiting for the flash to return..my videos will never be at your level of perfection *bows down*

[@turnonthelightvids]

+mwanamke2 *OH MY GOODNESS!!!!* THANK YOU *SO* MUCH HUN!!!! I’m so happy you liked it, I know how much you love them so it means a lot to me!! And aww thanks haha, your I love your videos though, and there’s always room for improvement, I’m constantly trying to get better myself (although I don’t think I’m always successful at that, haha...)

[@dwaynemaline]

As we Jamaicans say it...this is wicked!!! Really spectacular video. I love it!

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Maline Leyow Aww thank you so much, I'm so happy you like it!! :D

[@xxSmokeylovexx]

this is absolutely stunning 💞 these two are so pure and epic. many otps of mine have been tainted because the writing starts to get a little unhealthy but westallen is so pure to me. I really love the way they're written and it still amazes me an interracial couple is the central couple of the show and is treated with so much respect... because I really don't see that anywhere else.

[@trish-ig6ud]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I don't know where to start, it's epic you captured them so beautifully from epis ode 1 to the finale and I'm just so thankful for you and all the amazing westallen vidders out there you guys have truly made this show an even more enjoyable experience for me and also constantly remind me through your beautiful vids why I love these two so much. Thanks again for the dedication and I can't wait to see what good surprises season 2 has in store for us all. 💕💕

[@turnonthelightvids]

+trish754 AHHHHH thank you SO much Trish!!! For this and every single one of your comments, really ♥ I'm so happy you think I captured them well, and gosh I feel the exact same way, all the amazing videos out there make me that much more in love with them :') And all your comments basically capture all of my fangirl feelings haha...and I can't wait either, we're so close now!

[@LaurenNarwhal]

THIS WAS AMAZING 😭 I LOVE THIS SO MUCH 😍😭

[@nikkerbocker23]

I freaking adore this song, and I always imagined that it would be perfect for WestAllen. Thank you a million times for this video! Like, for real! It's so beautiful!

[@turnonthelightvids]

+nikkerbocker23 Aww oh my gosh, thank YOU!!! This song is so beautiful, right? :') The lyrics actually work really well with them, even though I decide to use just the instrumental part...but even with the instrumental part, the mood just seems to fit them so well, and completely inspired this video! And I'm so happy I could make a video with a song you had imagined for them and could enjoy ♥ once again, thank you so much!!

[@alexiswaverider4175]

This is honestly so beautiful and I think you were able to give insight into Iris's perspective. Just wanted to say that I'm thankful to you and all westallen vidders. You guys don't realize how much joy watching your videos bring me. While I understand that you will be especially busy this season, I'm still hoping that you'll be able to find some time to make some more westallen videos. Thanks again.

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Alexis Waverider Gosh, thank you so much for this!! It really means a lot to me, to know what these videos can do for you. And this is all the motivation I need :’) I will try my best! Thank you again for your lovely words of encouragement!

[@yemi4real]

another amazing video as always, westallen fanvideos is what is keeping me going during this haitus. Looking forward to what season 2 holds for us regarding these two.

[@turnonthelightvids]

+xiriskingx Thank you very much!! ♥ And it seems like we have *so much* to look forward to, with all the little snippets they just gave us!

[@jerrikim3410]

OMG I JUST HAD COMMENT! THAT WAS PHENOMENAL! I am so emotional. I aspire to tell a story the way you did! I love westallen and I absolutely love this video. Your videos are amazing!

[@TheMajelicious]

OMGGGGG I'm crying rn, GOD, this is brilliant! Perfect! Beautiful! I loved every single part of it and omg the way you mixed the voices with everything... omg.

[@DarkHairedAngel0]

OH GOD. it's one of the best Westallen videos on whole youtube, if it isn't the best!

[@turnonthelightvids]

+DarkHairedAngel0 AHHHH GOSH YOUR COMMENT!!! I just... :'D *THANK YOU!!!* ♥

[@Kaneeco]

OMFGGGG I'm speechless 😭😭 This is so beautiful i have no words to describe what iam feeling right now😍😍💜 THANK YOU👏🏾👏🏾

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Sawda Ahmed Well thank YOU!! ♥ Gosh, your comment just means the world to me, I really can't thank you enough :')

[@alexareeder1918]

*sniffles* that was perfect... AND WAS THAT MICHAEL SOCHA AT THE END BECAUSE THAT WAS ALSO PERFECTION

[@singingpanda9430]

omg!!! I can't even... m speeechless!! this is sooo sooo precious!! i love it! 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 Barry and Iris 😍😍

[@xSevenDevilsx]

Beautiful job! I love this so much. The voiceover choices were perfect. I love how you paralleled them. I can't wait to see more of their interaction in season 2.

[@turnonthelightvids]

+xSevenDevilsx Wow, thank you SO much!! It means a lot, especially coming from you!! I can't wait either, it'll be interesting to see how their relationship is going to develop now, with Iris helping him as The Flash and everything...

[@sharondias3567]

Wow, this is Amazing! Such a Fantastic West-Allen video! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!

[@Bey0ndTheLimit]

Aww this was so lovely... I really enjoyed it from beginning to end, you captured their story so well, you're such a great editor :) and THANK YOU SO MUCH for the dedication :') this really made my day.

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Bey0ndTheLimit Yay, I’m so happy you enjoyed it and the dedication!! And thank YOU so much for your kind words and always being so supportive, it means the world to me! And omg so I recently realized your Flash Cast video has over a million views O_O haha, congrats! It really was a pretty epic video, it still makes me smile every time! :)

[@Bey0ndTheLimit]

turnonthelight You're so welcome and yeahh omg thank you!! I made that video in like a couple of hours and I can't believe it has now been watched over 1 million times already, that's so crazy and feels unreal :o I am thinking to make a part 2 I just need to download some more footage though ^.^

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Bey0ndTheLimit Oh my gosh that would be awesome! I'm so excited to see it!!

[@roozaliin]

OMG OMG OMG !!! This is the cutest Westallen video I've ever seen ♥♥♥ OMG sweetie this masterpiece is outstanding! I LOVE IT!!! They are super super super cute together! You made me smiling like an idiot ♥and I'm still smiling! Gosh, all these voiceovers made me like a crazy ♥ I started shipping Westallen before couple months ago because i finally realised that iris is very sweet and amazing and with this video you proved it one more time!! I really like them as a couple evn though i'm a Snowbarry shipper too. Gosh Barry is very shippable :D i really love this video, you have no idea how you made my day ♥ And this coloring is PERFECT! Thank you so much for this perfection, you have no idea how happy you made me ♥ Can't wait for more!

[@turnonthelightvids]

+roozaliin OH MY GOSH HUN!!!! Could you have written a sweeter comment?!!! Like I am smiling so much now too, I think it’s contagious!! :’D And aww thank you about the coloring!! Coloring is something I feel like I struggle with a lot and I’m usually never satisfied with it, ahaha…but I do like this one, and I’m very happy you like it too! ♥ And ahhh I’m so happy you started shipping Westallen, I knew you shipped Snowbarry, but I wasn’t sure how you felt about Westallen. You’re right he is very shippable, haha… I think the Snowbarry dynamic is cute too and they have their moments, but with Barry being such an adorable little puppy in love with Iris from the start, I couldn’t really ship him with anyone else. And I think their friendship is the loveliest thing in the world… but anyway, you are like a darling angel with your comments, I really can’t thank you enough for this!! ♥

[@natuski1533]

This vid is so emotional ! It gives me chills ! The manips are so great, and you're a incredible vidder ! LOVE IT SO MUCH !

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Natuski Oh my gosh hun, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! And chills?!! Ahhh, that makes me feel incredible inside, I can’t thank you enough for this!!

[@francyhurtado3026]

this vid is so awesome, great job

[@collection4949]

that was amazing !!!! wow very talented !!!

[@turnonthelightvids]

+collection Aww thank you so much!! That means a lot! ♥

[@sulochana510]

so beautiful... one of best fan vids I hv seen on youtube !!

[@turnonthelightvids]

Wow, thank you so much!! :')

[@xBustedHeart]

OH MY GOD THIS IS MY NEW FAVE WESTALLEN VIDEO

[@turnonthelightvids]

+xBustedHeart OH MY GOSH REALLY?!!! :'D That means SO much to me hun, thank you!!

[@portablemassageshop]

This is perfection.

[@memereadslove]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽and the award goes to 🏆😍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Lptla]

OMG This is amazing. I love it *.* I'm feeling so much right now.. my babieeees, they're perfect

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Valeria Forgione Ahhh thank you so much for this!! It makes me feel really happy to know it could have an effect like that!! ♥

[@sendtherain]

This is perfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@turnonthelightvids]

+sendtherain Thank you so much hun!! ♥

[@ANGELMYGIRL1]

Perfect perfect

[@brigittelamandin4769]

magnifique résumé de la saison 1 au travers des yeux de Barry et Iris !

[@turnonthelightvids]

+DC COMICS-MARVEL VIDEOS-FANS Merci beaucoup! ♥

[@AboutDreamsx]

OKAY!♥ That's official , I have to tell you this .. I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU , YOURE CHANNEL AND YOUR VIDEOS !♥♥♥ seriously did you just see your editing ?:O♥ and the feeling that I have when I was watching this vidéo that .. that was ... UNBELIEVABLE ♥♥♥*-*♥ YOUR VIDEO IS JUSTE PERFECT

[@turnonthelightvids]

+AboutDream Oh my god, your comment, I just can’t - AHHHH just *thank you so much!!!* For everything you said, like *WOW* you seriously just made me so damn happy!! ♥

[@prettycitie9908]

WOW! SPEECHLESS

[@turnonthelightvids]

+pretty citie THANK YOU!!! ♥

[@sunshinesunsethappiness8920]

So beautiful!

[@turnonthelightvids]

+SunshineSunset Happiness Thank you so much!! ♥

[@BudgiesMi]

okay let me cry brb.... THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL * - * :'

[@turnonthelightvids]

+BudgiesMi Haha, gosh, *thank you* hun!! x3 My heart might be melting right now ♥

[@ssupmay]

eum.. wow.. THAT'S AMAZING !! I LOVE YOUR VIDEO SO MUCHE..

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Carla Aww, *THANK YOU*!! I’m so happy you like it!

[@ssupmay]

+turnonthelight thank YOU for the video

[@skynunes8155]

So beautiful!!!

[@Whatever9989]

WestAllen ❤

[@jennyswagly]

BEAUTIFUL 😍👌

[@turnonthelightvids]

+jenny swagly Thank you so much!! ^_^

[@bethelahonsi8873]

Wow. Amazing

[@lizabehr_CaritoVel]

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ... YOU STAYED THE WONDERFUL VIDEO, at first did not much like the idea ME WEST ALLEN ... BUT this I finally convinced .... LOVE AND CANDICE A GRANT IS BETTER IN EVERY DAY SHOW MOVES FORWARD .... PLEASE .... I congratulate you.

[@turnonthelightvids]

+lizabehr Aww thank you!! I'm glad you liked the video, and even happier you like the idea of them now!! :')

[@becca1783]

WOW!!!! That was amazing!!! 👏👏👏👏 Great job!!! Yes!! ❤❤❤ I'm #teamWestAllen I love this video!❤❤❤ #WestAllen

[@turnonthelightvids]

+becca1783 Aww thank you so much!!! :'D I'm really happy you like it! ♥

[@becca1783]

+turnonthelight You're welcome!!! =D

[@ANGELMYGIRL1]

I just love s1 Barry. He just "did" " without thinking ". No chill at all but so adorably in love. This video is so well done. please please tell me the name and artist of the song

[@turnonthelightvids]

Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it! And oh gosh, he's seriously SO different now! I always put the song in the credits at the end of the video - it's "Light" by Sleeping at Last. (and I only used the instrumental intro part of it, had to loop it quite a bit to make it longer)

[@ANGELMYGIRL1]

+turnonthelight love the way it came out. Well done

[@abbyotr07]

Epic

[@turnonthelightvids]

+Abby OTR Thank you! :')

[@austingray900]

Please does anybody know where to find the quote at the end of this???!!!

[@turnonthelightvids]

It's from Once Upon a Time in Wonderland episode 1x13

[@turnonthelightvids]

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[@trish-ig6ud]

😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭I don't know where to start, it's epic you captured them so beautifully from epis ode 1 to the finale and I'm just so thankful for you and all the amazing westallen vidders out there you guys have truly made this show an even more enjoyable experience for me and also constantly remind me through your beautiful vids why I love these two so much. Thanks again for the dedication and I can't wait to see what good surprises season 2 has in store for us all. 💕💕