"Waving Through a Window" from the DEAR EVAN HANSEN Original Broadway Cast Recording

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A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in.
Both deeply personal and profoundly contemporary, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a new American musical about life and the way we live it.
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[@prvatenbody8805]

Don’t tap on the window. It ANGERS the g l a s s .

[@devin1395]

this is so cursed but I love it

[@carmellaruss3414]

- fish in tank

[@joselitotejada9631]

I tried tapping on the glass, the next day, the glass tapped on me.

[@bababooey3534]

Angry g l a s s

[@meepbeep2029]

Why is this funny-

[@cffee3288]

“What does anxiety feel like?” Me: *_aggressively points_*

[@stitch_playz9710]

Cøffee it feels like you're always being watched In normal anxiety. With social anxiety it feels they will think you're weird, or they will hate you if you talk to them. There are many forms.

[@ValeskaTAdams]

@Cøffee XDXDXDXDXDXDXDXD I’ll just sing it! 😂👍

[@margothbarrios3488]

@@stitch_playz9710 yeah, mine is that I'm worried that I'll offend someone and then everyone will hate me

[@emilystinky5512]

I was your 1,000th like!!! :D

[@leslieking9657]

Raven Gleam so true.

[@fandomtrash8823]

Just in case anyone was wondering, this is the best song to have a mental breakdown to while folding laundry

[@buckledsam990]

Or doing school work

[@cyberstarz5550]

Or imagining sad fnaf scenarios

[@0_0ethan67]

all of the above

[@pikira2246]

I’m listening while working out in the gym :v

[@rachelthompson7487]

Definitely

[@richardspivey8642]

This is why Broadway must never die. Songs like these just fill you with so much emotion and I hope everyone gets to feel all those feelings

[@boby9140]

Yep. We do

[@randomfornow]

lol i know what you mean "i hope everyone gets to feel all those feelings". I thought that during the entire show

[@allysonnowak5114]

YESS musicals have so much relatable emotions this song helps me with my social anxiety

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’ve been a musical theatre geek since I saw Wicked!

[@catnipnbone]

I missed the musical on Broadway & San Francisco but loved the movie. There’s nothing like seeing a great musical in person on the stage. I listen to this soundtrack so often! ❤❤❤

[@kaiwatson1183]

If you listen very closely, you can hear me singing along, and sobbing.

[@sirparko1066]

I hear it. I love it.

[@zoculus2669]

I’m officially your friend.

[@deltaf.2005]

I can hear you

[@shlomitgardi8982]

Chloe Watson LMAO I OFFICIALLY LOVE YOU ❤️

[@valieauxx1033]

TRPlayz damn okay, chill out. No one wanted to hear that from you

[@madroshyka]

this song: exists animators with social anxiety: it’s free real estate

[@ne0njuice782]

WHY HELLO YOU CALLED

[@archer8771]

Why'd you call them out like this man

[@yonipwr]

*cough* What? Who said I had social anxiety? PFFFDBT Therapist: you have an appointment set for friday-

[@fallenangely0hane]

I feel so called out right now

[@alyssalelis1084]

So, all of them?

[@marshmallowsloth7765]

2024 anyone?

[@Why____Not]

Yup. This is my comfort song.

[@taliagmail.com2005]

me

[@sarahrock_]

Always

[@alicornadams2362]

Yeah

[@Seojin_0530]

Here

[@patrickschott265]

“Step out, step out of the sun” “If you keep getting burned” This line is my single favorite line in songwriting. A beautiful analogy that exactly represents anxiety. The sun, being the spotlight, is referring to being seen, to putting yourself out there. But what happens when no one responds to what you say, or when you find yourself in an awkward conversation, suddenly empty on words, struggling. There’s a point in time, after failing so much, you just never risk standing in the sun again. For why step into the sun if you keep getting burned?

[@boby9140]

Mine is "are we a country of states? what's the state of our country?" Hamilton

[@patrickschott265]

@@boby9140 that one’s good too, although isn’t the actual line “Are we a nation of states? What’s the state of our nation?”

[@randomfornow]

god that is so beautiful and true!

[@demonicxen9769]

I read the whole thing about what this song means so I could get a better look on the emotions and I love it I'm gonna audition to sing it at a concert for school

[@sincereai]

Screen shorting this in case if I ever have do dear Evan Hansen in Literature

[@analeticia645]

evan protecc evan attacc but most importantly it is confidence that he lacc

[@acaciawilliams8289]

pastel tears omg

[@skilledsophie134]

pastel tears i love u for dis 😂

[@r.r815]

pastel tears I feel personally attacked :/

[@analeticia645]

boomboy b It's okay I do too lmao

[@panix7035]

pastel tears OMG fucking perfection

[@kenziestone1873]

Please don’t tap on the glass, it disturbs the fish.

[@lammie5852]

I’m *TAP TAP TAPPING* on the glass

[@kitten-toppedicecream5269]

It scares the ice cream.

[@Whyns]

It scares the rocks, they're very shy and hardly interact with humans.

[@lemonarii]

Rae_Rae 10 underrated comment tho-

[@jjeley5006]

Omg my sides hurt 😂😂

[@filafever_88]

"and no one tells you where you went wrong" hits really hard

[@samhenley7156]

Yeah. I have ASD so the line is pretty literal for me. When I screw up, no on tells me where I went wrong because they assume I already know or that I did it on purpose.

[@goofybatz]

Honestly, my friends would always get mad because I had severe anger issues/mood changes. They never told me directly what I was doing wrong, but just that they didn't like it when I got frustrated. P.S, I couldn't control it back then.

[@lizlawson7021]

Fr man

[@jeremiahnoar7504]

@@samhenley7156 That's only part of the reason. The other reason is because in our society, it's considered "impolite" to tell people when they've misstepped. Even if telling them might be helpful for them.

[@disasterstudytuber]

​@@jeremiahnoar7504 also you never know who can and can't handle criticism, there are so many people who get pressed beyond belief if you give them the slightest amount of critical feedback. especially if they grew up among parents or adults who went way too hard on the whole 'positive reinforcement' thing and never acclimated them to accepting criticism

[@desireefernandes4205]

I've learned to slam on the brake Before I even turn the key Before I make the mistake Before I lead with the worst of me Give them no reason to stare No slipping up if you slip away So I got nothing to share No, I got nothing to say Step out, step out of the sun If you keep getting burned Step out, step out of the sun Because you've learned, because you've learned On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass I'm waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass I'm waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? We start with stars in our eyes We start believing that we belong But every sun doesn't rise And no one tells you where you went wrong Step out, step out of the sun If you keep getting burned Step out, step out of the sun Because you've learned, because you've learned On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass Waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass Waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? It's like I never made a sound Will I ever make a sound? On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass Waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass Waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? (oh) Is anybody waving? Waving, waving, whoa-oh, whoa-oh

[@ravencliff238]

Ur doing God's work ! 🙌

[@Queen_of_Witches]

Thank you. Now I can finnaly sing ~

[@miamanson2382]

Thanks I could hear it for myself.

[@TMNT_s0da_POp]

The savior has appeared

[@volitionluvr]

THIS MAN HAD GOT SOME INCREDIBLE PIPES

[@stephaniel2850]

I feel like just about everyone's first reaction to hearing this song (or most of the other DEH songs also) is: his voice is so prettyyy * *___* * Because yeah, it's freaking gorgeous

[@myaweil9701]

YAY MORE KYUNGSOO STANS THAT LIKE DEH

[@dorinaroseb]

Jenny DOKyungsoo yes a kyungsoo stan

[@skinkscat]

I am a Kyungsoo Stan and obsessed with this song

[@gretam5254]

Jenny DOKyungsoo ikrr

[@AJ-os1pq]

Evan: is anybody waving back at me? Me: *frantically waves in theater*

[@Good_Eve]

Me: *Waving* I’M WAVING EVAN!!

[@angsty.axe__906]

Me: I AM *waves*

[@Good_Eve]

#ProtectEvan

[@goldenwolfmidna9321]

not even gonna lie it took serious restraint to not wave

[@Good_Eve]

Let’s all go to a theatre that’s putting on Dear Evan Hansen and when Evan sings Waving Through a Window we all wave viciously and shout “WE’RE WAVING!”

[@lavenderblood4390]

"Cause I'm tap tap tapping on the glass" EVAN STOP THAT SCARES THE FISH

[@grookeymon]

lol very good

[@addicted-to-the-madness]

underrated comment

[@Vic-se1fz]

I haven't had it as hard as Evan, but the first time I listened to this musical, I sobbed. I've never had suicidal tendencies, but I have suffered from anxiety my entire life. I've experienced the crippling loneliness that feels like no one would notice if you vanished into thin air. When I heard this, I couldn't believe it. I felt so seen. And it helped me realize I matter just as much as everyone else. Thank you, Dear Evan Hansen.

[@leblancstoryline3996]

My heart while reading this, I’ve also struggled with depression, anxiety, adhd , sleep, my whole life and I felt seen to💗

[@huibin9]

❤️❤️ it really is hard to realize you matter too sometimes, and this song definitely helps, it explains my feelings exactly. Thank you for typing this, it makes me feel so seen because this is exactly how I feel too. -from a struggling lonely college girl

[@CascadeLyrics]

You are not alone....

[@MakavinStepp-ey4yr]

God saw fit to create you. He has a special plan for your life. He loves you. The creator of the universe loves you. I know it's been a year since you posted this comment but Jesus loves you. He did the day he created you. And he will forever more.

[@rebeccax7778]

I’m so glad your still here ❤

[@voteZDLR]

People who are naturally like quiet and introverted often have the most interesting things to say. Remember that next time you don't feel like speaking up.

[@ferrin6326]

I'm pretty introverted, but if you get me into a conversation about really deep stuff like the similarities between the light and darkness of the sky and human experience then oh boy you're in for a ride,-

[@sophiaredwood5825]

Annalise Wedewer YO! I’m an extrovert... but I’m an extrovert who thinks really hard when alone and loves time to reflect on life. So an ambivert, I guess? Lately though, it seems I can only have solid friendships with introverts, because all the extroverts that I think are awesome and try to talk to tend to get overwhelmed by me. Really fast, too. Because I’m random and very deep (I’ve been told)? ANYWAY! People like you are literally awesome and refresh me so much. Yeah, I do appreciate being the life of the party sometimes... but when the other people there don’t really want to contemplate the meaning behind things or spend hours chatting about complex life questions, the introverts are always ready to step in. Like, always. And it makes me so happy that you and people like you exist on this earth, because y’all have the best ideas and the best things to say. Love you all. 💞

[@ferrin6326]

@@sophiaredwood5825 usually introverts form families where an extrovert adopts them all. This is usually how friend groups in elementary schools form. A really weird extrovert or two adopt(s) a bunch of introverts and it just kinda happens. Sometimes extroverts bring random extroverts into the group though, and if the wrong kind of extrovert worms their way in and refuses to leave, this special bond can be broken. So yeah. Forgive my ramble, internet stranger... Also, you're more likely to find introverts online than anywhere else because lots of us get really anxious in social situations with unfamiliar people. Ah, I'm rambling again. But yes, if you would comment something you want to discuss in an intellectual conversation, I can do so while effectively quoting memes

[@sophiaredwood5825]

Annalise Wedewer Woah, mind blown, I literally just realized that that is exactly how my friend group formed. And it makes perfect sense! Aaa!! Also, don’t apologize for rambling. I’m a writer by nature, I read and write without stopping so I’ve surely burdened many who try to read my long comments 😂 but I will usually never be bothered by a long comment to read. ESPECIALLY if it’s sincere and interesting. So you’re perfectly fine 😊 As for speaking intellectually? Hmm, lately I resort to thought-provoking questions or hypothetical situations (some stupidly fun, others actually super interesting)... Like... “If all of a sudden you met your future child and they were your age because of some time-related thing, and they knew you were their (younger) parent, how do you think the conversation would go? Any interests you think you both would have? How would your friends react if the same thing happened to them?” Also stuff like, “What is a donut without a hole?” or “Why is hot chocolate called what it is despite its actual temperature?” and stuff to that effect, haha. I also tend to think a lot about people and interactions and identity and stuff but that could be a bit long 😂

[@ferrin6326]

@@sophiaredwood5825 A donut without a hole is still a donut. They come in all different shapes and sizes, but holes made them easiest to cook so it's the most common and well known type. Hot chocolate is called so despite its temperature because... I don't really know, haha. It was hot originally, so it is always hot chocolate. But then, why don't other things not change names in relativity to temperature? Hot cookie, cookie, cold cookie, frozen cookie. How does that stuff work? The English language is just one big "Well yes, but actually no."

[@damianlee5438]

Fun fact: this begins Evan hinting about the fact he attempted suicide. He interweaves it into the narrative. "When you've fallen in a forest"

[@emmaparker]

I guess you haven’t actually read the book or seen the musical, then.

[@KaitlynBurtonISaGOD]

@@emmaparker omg there's a BOOK!

[@emmaparker]

Kaitlyn Burton um yes?

[@KaitlynBurtonISaGOD]

@@emmaparker that made my day I absolutely love this musical and enjoy books 😁

[@emmaparker]

Kaitlyn Burton cool!

[@sunnivamhagatun]

as someone with social anxiety, this song… really hits close to home.

[@boby9140]

It hits harder than something about my father's belt idk I'm from israel

[@boby9140]

That was a joke btw

[@vloggingwithtrinity4559]

fr

[@demitvedits6255]

I hope ur okay xxxx

[@izzyshea8639]

Dude same here, I have anxiety and this hits hard

[@tree4150]

“We start with stars in our eyes.” Is one of my favorite parts it sounds so smooth and beautiful

[@boby9140]

I agree

[@ryleem371]

YES love that verse

[@user-cd6ux7gz7r]

Singing that part is also so fun xD

[@lulukia_]

As we're social distancing, a lot of people are waving through windows.

[@percyjackson2120]

I FINALLY have time to sit on my computer and listen to this on repeat FOR DAYS!!

[@drabtoka7654]

Yeah,but....at whom?there's nobody there in the streets...😥

[@plasmaversus7328]

bro thats deep...

[@mermaidman2074]

@Percy Jackson21 Woah, a Percy Jackson and Dear Evan Hansen fan? I’ve finally found my people :’)

[@Citruschord]

And finally, we can confirm, That when your falling in the forest, There IS actually nobody around.

[@dinahvh5578]

Everyone has a happy ending, if your not happy, it's not the end. (I found this in a Dove Chocolate wrapper.)

[@raspytigerlily6978]

*when chocolate is literally the only thing supporting you*

[@dinahvh5578]

@@raspytigerlily6978 XD yeah.

[@shinyminunthetheatregeek2036]

@@raspytigerlily6978 :')

[@Jay-fc1nv]

Omg ikr lol me too :3

[@itswherethecomedycomesin8864]

I was like "wow what a philosophical thing to say" and then...just...c ho co l a te

[@isabellavivar9379]

While I was in a mental hospital, I made a friend with a boy who loved DEH. He helped me write a song there. I just watched the movie and was reminded of him. I feel so connected to Evan and realize how far I’ve come. I’m so thankful for these art forms that make people feel heard and seen.

[@goofybatz]

Reading this comments are making me sob, I hope you have an amazing day 💖

[@cadycat5583]

His voice is so beautiful, I’m gonna die. He’s a real siren. Ben Platt did such an amazing job, and I’m sad I will never get to see him on stage.

[@beccap.6829]

good news! he's going to be evan in the movie version of DEH! :D

[@caryskelly7043]

“when you’re falling in a forest and there’s nobody around, do you ever really crash or even make a sound?” my poor baby :(

[@jacklarocca7985]

Wtf

[@River_Katerina]

Bad B***h, Ikr! Also, love the profile pic

[@bkfbt2336]

Ya poor thing 😢

[@smolbean3724]

....Connor....(come back please)

[@riddle1221]

Woah... Right when I started reading this the song played these lyrics XD

[@benjaminmckee8215]

"We start with stars in our eyes... we start believing that we belong..."

[@theminebloxgirl8741]

And nobody tells you where you went wrong

[@calamityechoes3496]

My childhood in a nutshell.

[@tabitermen]

@Nicole Vastis step out step out of the sun because you've learned, because you've learned

[@rjsmiley4872]

@@tabitermen On the outside always looking in, will ever be more than I've always been?

[@tabitermen]

@@rjsmiley4872 cause I'm tap tap tapping on the glass... I'm waving through a window

[@_st4rdusttt]

When you realize that Connor waved back: 👁👄💧👁

[@InsertOutstandingUser]

Soda, why are you even listening to this song- *please tell me the AUs with you having an abusive father aren’t true-*

[@_st4rdusttt]

@@InsertOutstandingUser Uh no comment about the abusive father au- However this musical is swaggy so that's why I'm listening to it 🤪

[@InsertOutstandingUser]

@@_st4rdusttt You have great taste in music, good for you :)! What other songs do you like?

[@_st4rdusttt]

@@InsertOutstandingUser Well, some other musicals I like listening to are Heathers, Be More Chill, Mean Girls, Six, Hamilton, and Carrie. What about you?

[@InsertOutstandingUser]

@@_st4rdusttt I like Hamilton, Six, AJR, P!atD & a lot more. Glad to know we like a few similar things

[@spicymuffin2331]

Reminder in the live preformance of this song in the musical, Connor waves to him, but Evan doesnt see him. i saw it when i went to see DEH last year. Connor is waving through his own window.

[@boby9140]

I loved Connor before. But now even more.

[@silverhawking]

This song describes how it feels to have social anxiety so perfectly.

[@valentinaroselle8734]

Katie Miller yes

[@antisocialsocialclub2680]

It’s truz

[@aceofheartss1972]

And depression, kinda-

[@promethanol4162]

I don’t have social anxiety, but I do have generalized anxiety disorder and this is how it feels whenever I have to be around anyone I’m not familiar with. It sucks ass.

[@teaartist6455]

Maybe add autism to that. With the slight difference that in my case The Mistake isn't just something I imagine, it's something people have deigned to scream at me for my entire fucking live and then somehow they are surprised almost 70% of autistic people have social anxiety as well? Like, I could probably analyze my entire life into this song, but maybe that should be reserved for English class.

[@diamondborealis454]

Imagine if instead of clapping, everyone in the audience waved back at Evan. I can’t 😭😢

[@burrito9334]

I want that 😭😭

[@kiraleznew8380]

Diamond Borealis *everyone liked that*

[@marcydotcum]

WAIT I WANNA DO THAT NEXT TIME I WATCH IT-

[@1800basil]

They'd get kicked out of the theatre unfortunately 😀 theatre etiquette is strict

[@PuzzleDaGreat]

That would be pretty epic

[@earth222hayley]

who's here just because they watched hamilton, then got addicted to musicals, then found this and other musicals and now have an unhealthy obsession with DEH? just me? ok..

[@melimelo4484]

Don't worry. It's the same thing for me but with french musicals.😋

[@complicitinchaos]

Wooow you didnt have to call me out so specifically

[@xojessica3216]

nooo me too😔

[@madison-3-512]

Same 😣

[@emoleh7941]

We got Heather's, then Mean Girls, next was Hamilton, and we got The Lightning Thief Musical, and now we got Dear Evan Hansen

[@eggalytheegg5567]

This hits different when you're sitting alone after musical theater class while everyone else is talking with their friends

[@manuelorozco7760]

I wish DEH existed before i finished high school a decade ago

[@natasis09]

This hits differently when you’re 55, come home from seeing this show and have been alone all your life. ❤

[@undeniablecards]

Real

[@galaxylatte1144]

“So I got nothing to share, no I’ve got nothing to say” *Goes on to sing an entire song*

[@k3v1nvu]

GalaxyLatte *huh*

[@im_waffles2920]

Have you noticed that the most annoying people in history always start these long speeches by saying, “I’ve got nothing to say.”

[@Kim-kr5js]

omfg yes

[@j03y_jinxx]

Every single time I sing this song, I sing this part. I mean, obviously. It’s part of the song. Anyway, I sing it, and my dad overhears the part, and he’s like, “Didn’t you literally just say that you have nothing to say?” And I’m like, “I SANG it. Anyway, didn’t you say you had to do something that isn’t annoying?” Savage.

[@im_waffles2920]

The Music Girl, you’re so right! You didn’t say it, you sang it.

[@YourObedientSandwichAHam]

I have social anxiety and I haven't cried like this since Perks of Being a Wallflower.

[@YourObedientSandwichAHam]

This is like a reverse Let It Go.

[@hatandsocks1]

Me too!

[@lillastall8296]

Your Obedient Sandwich, A. Ham Who's seen the play I'm really depressed and I have anxiety I do cut and this made me cry so much

[@lucicorinne297]

dONT BRING UP LET IT GO MAN

[@jinkysnursery4142]

Your Obedient Sandwich, A. Ham I know social anxiously is hard I have been bulled adout how I react around a group of People and because I have acne every where on my face when I was found out I had social anxiety everything kind of clicked

[@tamara3336]

Having anxiety is like being trapped in your mind, I really related to the part when even said "tapping on the glass" and "when your falling in a forest and no one is around did you ever really crash or even make a sound?" I hate being trapped and this song really makes me feel heard and helps me feel a bit better.

[@winterwithawhyknudsen5166]

I think it’s also a reference to his attempt

[@soggy_socks5414]

this song always reminds me of being a person who has undiagnosed autism (me). especially lyrics like “i try to speak but nobody can hear so i wait around for an answer to appear” it reminds me of how i didn’t know how to explain what i was feeling and how i longly wanted people to notice that there was something wrong. there are so many other lyrics that explain what its like to experience life the way you were taught to and not the way you do.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I have autism too

[@yourlocaldemon2195]

Yes! I know this is a song abt anxiety, however it resonated with me since I have undiagnosed autism too, as well as ADHD

[@pastichegraham]

That’s amazing how you thought of this, because I did too! I’m Autistic myself 😮

[@Account.stuffz]

Woah, same! It was my comfort song in middle school lonnng before I realized I was autistic. I suppose it makes sense lol

[@fraidypan9898]

I saw the video for this and assumed it was about a guy with autism because that’s exactly what this song makes me think of, I have friends with children who have autism and I imagined this song being a great way to describe how it feels

[@evelyncollins7]

Daughter 1: Mom why did you name me Rose? Mom: I Really like Roses. Daughter 2: Makes sense why you named me Ben Platt’s Vibrato.

[@kylie3112]

THIS COMMENT

[@maxwellgiardi]

this is gr8

[@Coontoons]

Funny you say that. My name is “Maxing out my husband’s credit cards”.

[@KgStraying]

PumpkinSpikes BRUH-

[@vivix2248]

Lol

[@joker-pp2bp]

"Is anybody waving back at me?" *aggressively waves back*

[@twojlokalnydiler8515]

blessed army ^^^ XD

[@secret_everfree1239]

me

[@stormportis193]

blessed army same

[@miahua9111]

fav comment ever lol

[@thekillerpotato8998]

*Waving intestifies*

[@autumntrash3029]

The amount of JD stans spread throughout the musical fandoms are terrifying

[@iamme3160]

There’s this line in the epilogue of the book, that goes “the me I am is not the me I was. Just like the me I am is not the me I will be. Those versions of myself I can’t change or predict. I’m not even sure I have much influence over the present me. But it’s all I’ve got. I probably shouldn’t fight it.” That line physically hurt me when I read it. I’m not exactly sure why it hit me so hard, but I ended up writing it on a note that I taped to the wall next to my bed so I could read it when I needed to before I go to sleep. I put it in my Instagram bio. The words are just so powerful, just like everything about this musical. This musical has given me a reason to keep going. A reason to live. A reason to believe that “you will be found.” That I may actually be more than I’ve always been. I’m so grateful that I found this musical. It has honestly changed my life, and I more than likely would not be alive without it.

[@I_Love_Llamas]

Thanks, now I'm gonna ask my sister to borrow her copy of the novel 🥰

[@johnloverman]

👏THIS 👏SONG👏 FUCKED 👏ME 👏UP

[@mikaelanorris4590]

Can you please not use bad profanity? Some of us have young people watching this. It's hard to avoid because it's the top comment.

[@johnloverman]

KZbin is not a place for young people. Its explicitly for 13+. KZbin Kids restricts comments with curse words and filters what can and can't be seen by kids.

[@alyssaw7201]

Mickey Mouse the musical itself has many curse words in it.

[@mikaelanorris4590]

Yes I know, so does Hamilton. The use of curse words is unknown to me, what's wrong with saying 'shoot' and 'frickin' ?

[@alyssaw7201]

Mickey Mouse there's nothing wrong with saying those, but there's nothing wrong with saying fuck or shit as well. if you're uncomfortable with the language, I suggest downloading KZbin Kids from to Google Play or AppStore. It's free and it censors comments such as this. No one should have to change how they speak to appease someone else.

[@winter-on-mars9576]

"Give them no reason to stare, no slipping up if you slip away." that hit too hard

[@jubileetea]

yes, it hit too hard. seriously, it literally smacked me upside the head with a bat and punched me in the guts and proceeded to stab me 37 times in the chest

[@amandaanderson3300]

Is that Virgil I see

[@winter-on-mars9576]

@@amandaanderson3300 y e s

[@amandaanderson3300]

@@winter-on-mars9576 I'm suprised u actually replied after that long 🤣

[@amandaanderson3300]

@@winter-on-mars9576 ships??

[@uselessfrog4030]

I have severe social anxiety and depression. This musical saved my life. IM WAVING BACK EVAN!! 💙💙💙

[@rainingwhenidie]

"we start with stars in our eyes we start believing that we belong but every sun doesn't rise and no one tells you where you went wrong" Hits SOOO hard. They're my favorite lines in the song

[@beepbeepeddie8010]

me: oh look heres a new musical ive never listened to. me: *starts crying on the second song* FU C K

[@namitaa]

me. and your username sameee

[@giveyouthesun5220]

and peggle me rn

[@gabbyrose-]

and peggle this comment was posted a month ago now your profile is Evan Hansen wow im asumming this musical ruined you btw nice name

[@beepbeepeddie8010]

NachoSexual thanks. and its literally my favourite musical now out of all the ones I heard. ive watched the live KZbin bootlegs 2 times, and I cried way too much. I love dear evan hansen. honestly I feel bad fkr my friends at school because its the only thing I talk about

[@alexunitato6150]

benplattypus All of my tears have already been used so I'm unable to cry

[@samanthalofgren9455]

I am not-so-slowly falling in love with this musical.

[@maltbarbaa]

sassy chicken I'm falling hard.... and fast (help)

[@TheOzziemozzie]

into a forest..

[@pixelatedpeaches7434]

+CarlaDaFox too soon

[@dominicabordo6502]

You should see it live. This guy's acting is just as phenomenal as his voice, and the show is SOOOOO GOOD!

[@prettymajestic1802]

sassy chicken I finished it one day...Help me.

[@ewitslin1391]

"do you ever really crash or even make a sound" that hits so fucking hard

[@bear06260]

When you're jamming out and crying to this at the same time...

[@boby9140]

Lol yeah. Ben knows how to sing. Way too good for us. We were not ready.

[@randomfornow]

that is beyond accurate. love the song but it is so sad and too true😭😭😭

[@georgia988]

“ last time i saw my mother she was waving to me in a library in texas through a windo- “ wrong musical

[@luluisconfused4024]

AYE

[@eloisegz6055]

HEATHERS !

[@ellex5113]

POOR JD-

[@pikalily5220]

Omg 😂 she was waving through a window

[@kingbob1216]

I just watched heathers last night 😂

[@monthly.girls.digital8728]

First it was Hamilton Then Heathers Then Newies Now it's this.

[@kinglaurence1191]

natalie lewter tbh ive always loved musicals and theres too many to count

[@joshsteinbach8736]

tehbanana same

[@andromedaschild4290]

first it was Hamilton then it was Heathers then it was Wicked then it was this

[@Carthrine327]

nah wicked's way older

[@cowboycarson]

ShadowCatGamer yeah bruh wicked's been big for like a decade

[@miamesa8652]

The "Falling in a forest part" really makes me think of someone with suicidal thought, ready to jump off a building (The whole falling in a forest), question if they have, or ever make a sound either way, feeling like no one cares enough about them as up to this point they feel like no one hears them, and no one is waving back at them. But right as they're about to it, someone intervenes and stops them, the first time they managed to make a sound, the first time someone waved back at them, hence the full sentence finally being said "Is anybody waving back at me" Idk, it's probably not what it's all about, but this is my headcannon and I like it!

[@allie_678]

Actually I don’t think you’re too far off. I’m pretty sure the guy singing makes an unsuccessful suicide attempt in the play.

[@lizzynoelle1959]

@@allie_678 you’re right

[@acey1613]

The moment you wave back to someone and there weren't waving to you

[@varyak4698]

Dear Evan Hansen, Why are so many people using this format Sincerely, Me

[@Wolf-vy2gu]

I like your username

[@varyak4698]

@@Wolf-vy2gu thanks

[@chet_irl]

Tfw ur a theater kid

[@KayaLomax]

Heh nice

[@KayaLomax]

@@jacproton5119 thank you

[@myles985]

is it bad that I find amusement in "Broadway cast recording" (get it because hE's IN A CAST)

[@fxvcify]

HAHA

[@eldrazidungeonkey9401]

HAHAHAHAHHAAH

[@sydneysmarsh5905]

this made my day

[@megancorbett843]

PHAHAHA

[@daisyslusher1281]

You are my new favorite person 😂

[@everythinggetsfuzzyy]

this musical saved my life.

[@chasejustchase7886]

Dear Evan Hansen, Thank you. You have helped me more that you could know. And I know you're just a character from a musical show/book but you really are something. You feel real. Your story feels real. Your troubles feel real. Because I can relate. Watching this movie and listening to this soundtrack has made me realise I am not alone. There are kids like me that struggle everyday and there's kids like Connor who are unseen. We go unnoticed but that doesn't mean we aren't there. We aren't alone. Non of us. No one should have to suffer in silence because we exist, and we will get the help we need. We will see the light again. We will be found. Thank you Evan Hansen For everything.

[@boby9140]

That's really wholesome. Too damn much

[@chasejustchase7886]

@@boby9140 it made me realise I don’t have to fight alone

[@Jasper255]

“How'd you break your arm? How'd you break your arm Evan? I fell. Really? Is that what happened? Yes. I was.. I lost my grip and then I just... I fell so... Did you fall? Or did you let go?”

[@MarcoPolo-ej1bp]

"You can get rid of me, whenever you want. You can get rid of all of it. The Connor Project, The Orchard, and all you're gonna be left with.... is you"

[@jubileetea]

*WHO GAVE YOU THE RIGHT*

[@hannahbanana78]

@@jubileetea 😭😭😭😭 truuuuu

[@hannahbanana78]

@@MarcoPolo-ej1bp NONONONONONO-

[@hannahbanana78]

@Sunny G oop-

[@user-pu2os4gh6t]

Evan: “No i’ve got nothing to say” Also Evan: *proceeds to sing*

[@adridaplague-boi]

_Technically_ it’s not saying anything

[@SaikiKFann]

@@adridaplague-boi *Technically*

[@tomdienstbier49]

This song is Evan's inner monologue. It's the thoughts running through his head, not what he actually expresses on the outside. And as a person suffering from social anxiety, I can tell you this is pretty accurate in putting to words the thoughts and feeling that run through my head constantly

[@marlinotalvaro7431]

@@tomdienstbier49 It was a joke-

[@rockythebeabull2907]

Well, he’s not REALLY saying anything…

[@OpheWophy]

We're singing this absolute gem for my choir performance at our school summer show. Now i have an excuse to listen to this

[@water_color]

I’ve got ASD I’m in college now. I’ve found a circle of people to call my genuine friends and I’ve never been surer of that in my life. Hearing this for the first time and this gave me flashbacks to middle and high school when I was too afraid to connect, too busy wallowing in my own self-pity, afraid my differences only inconvenienced those around me or made them uncomfortable. Now I’ve grown and I’ll always be grateful for that.

[@emmaedelmann3027]

Me too

[@juansinaga6470]

Happy for u!

[@reader2012]

When you have seen the show and the verse, "When you're falling in a forest, and there's nobody around, do you ever really crash, or even make a sound." Has so much more meaning, and it kills you. **Spoiler** Evan tries to kill himself prior to the start of the show by climbing a tree and letting himself fall to the ground, hence the cast.

[@idontknow3782]

reader2012 TRUE 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@stephaniel2850]

** ADDITIONAL WARNING FOR MORE MAJOR SPOILER TALK ** One of the things I love most about the book of this show is that there are all these little subtle details that make the emotional moments hit even harder... like the fact that it's not that Evan consciously or actively jumped from the tree. And the fact that he spends right up until the end of the show in denial to even *himself* that it wasn't just an accident. The implication is that he really did start off climbing up the tree just for something to do (or at least convincing himself that was the case), and at some point along the way it got a little trickier to climb, and instead of keeping going or climbing back down he just kind of... let go... gave up. And, for me at least, that kind of resigned passiveness in it hits hard. Although I've thankfully never been suicidal myself, I've definitely had my fair share of mental health issues that I've spent a LONG time being in a whole lot of denial about, and I can't help but think that if I ever had reached that point.. that's probably more along the lines of how it might have come out for me too. Something where it could be easy to be in denial about it even having *been* what it actually was, and something that could be easily passed off as "nah, it was an accident". Aaanyway, sorry that just got awkwardly personal! But the point is, yeah... the particular way it's all revealed is SO well done and honest and gutting. And you don't even realize until after it's revealed how much the show has been building up to that moment, either!

[@keanadianne]

Stephanie L THERES A BOOK?????

[@NFK8]

Keana Astalos By book she means script. For musicals they say "book" and "score" instead of just "script" because there is usually more than one writer and it gives credit where credit is due. :)

[@NFK8]

Stephanie L Very thoughtful and well articulated response and point of view!

[@RileyPoll]

"When you're falling in a forest And nobody's around Do you ever even crash Or even make a sound" I JUST REALIZED HE TALKJNG ABOUT HIMSELF AND SCREAMED IM SO DUMB

[@stephaniel2850]

Yep, that part (and the fact that they recall it at multiple points throughout the show) becomes extra heartbreaking when you listen back to it after having seen the full show

[@Alex-rv3kr]

riles k it also kinda said "did I even make a sound" buuuuuuut

[@megasauruss]

I realised that yesterday! I was like "oH SH1T"

[@prik9802]

riles k FORESHADOWING

[@RileyPoll]

None original Name if you were telling me i am Aware™ i've watched the boot and seen it live

[@Catherine-Grace]

This song is just perfect for anyone struggling with anxiety, I mean I should know. Being a senior in high school whilst living with anxiety can become impossible but this song and whole musical reminds me there are people out there on the other side of that window and things will get better

[@oliviajsnyder1607]

To whoever needs to hear this I promise you are loved and it doesn’t always feel like it and that’s okay

[@colemaxwell34]

thanks I really appreciate it I'm glad that I have someone to care 😊

[@oliviajsnyder1607]

@@colemaxwell34 no problem

[@strawberrystudios9479]

Other musicals: Yeah we're gonna have a few sad songs but mostly happy! :D Dear Evan Hansen: Hold my jar of fan's tears Edit: I’ve been wait for this comment to finally die

[@randomstuff8143]

It only goes downhill the moment evan opens his mouth

[@lemonmeringue1448]

Has nothing to do with this comment-but i love your pfp! Its super cute!

[@strawberrystudios9479]

@@lemonmeringue1448 Aww thank you!!

[@lemonmeringue1448]

@@strawberrystudios9479 No problem!! 🤗 What's their name?

[@strawberrystudios9479]

@@lemonmeringue1448 Honestly it doesn't have a name I just randomly decided to draw a strawberry cow lol

[@undisclosednamebecauseofin9068]

To anyone who needs this, I'm waving back

[@graysonity]

the line "I try to speak but nobody can hear, so I wait around for an answer to appear" hits deep in ways you can't find the words to say

[@Burnttoast0505]

*gets obsessed with Heathers* I probably only will like this one. *gets obsessed with Hamilton* These two are the only musicals I will like. *starts to listen to Dear Evan Hansen* Well shit

[@candykitty1019]

My order

[@muskdeer7217]

Morgan McDowell and bmc

[@chiannegibbs9462]

SAME but I got hooked on Hamilton for a full year now I'm on Evan Hansen

[@gloreiie8301]

Same 😂

[@ryant3541]

Morgan McDowell listen to wicked :)

[@angryonion393]

to those with anxiety you're not alone you're stronger than you think and loved more than you know it will be ok

[@evanorlandomacdonald7511]

this message is so wholesome, i love you so much this should be the top comment. : )

[@sethgameryt4524]

I have anxiety I can’t do anything but fail math

[@princetomorrow342]

thank you i needed that

[@chughes1761]

Love the pic

[@boltonsgreyjoy9861]

@@sethgameryt4524 same dude. It sucks

[@jocormier4465]

Evan: Will I ever make a sound?! Me: Well you're singing like an angel, so I'd consider that making a sound.

[@biscuits2463]

people only consider something to have made a sound if they heard it. what he’s basically saying is will people ever notice him or not. sorry i had to put it out there, i love making analyses but still i completely agree with your comment lol. ben platt will forever be king 👑

[@jocormier4465]

@@biscuits2463 Lol yes he will. And I totally agree.

[@boby9140]

He's like Tobey maguire. He is Peter Parker. So Ben is Evan in the same way.

[@ITSMETHESHEEP]

I’m still not over this musical

[@justagirlsittinginasink4041]

I just love how Evan is repeating everything. It shows how panicked he is to leave an imprint in this world. He wants to be noticed by someone, just wants someone to see him instead of looking through him.

[@christinahamilton7676]

Some of those repeats are the chorus.

[@alysaemmons329]

I just thought of Michael in the bathroom from be more chill at the part where he repeats knock, clang, bang, and splash a gazillion times and I am SHOOK

[@diamondborealis454]

YES, this comment. Everything circles and IS a reference to when he “fell” from the giant oak tree. Something about his fall is mentioned in many of the songs.

[@boby9140]

@@alysaemmons329 damn didn't think of that. Wow.

[@daltonsmith8208]

I feel that all to well I'm sorry single no body and will die this way probably so I've come to accept it I'm glad it got a happy ending or so I'm tolled lol

[@ravioIi]

Dear Stranger, Today is going to be a good day, and here’s why. If you’re reading this, that means you woke up today. That in itself is an incredible gift. You are perfect in your own way. The things you may see as an “embarrassment” or a “burden” are what makes you who you are. You are an amazing, unique human being. You are loved and cherished. If no one has ever told that, then I will. I love each and every one of you. You are all capable of so many great things. Today is going to be a good day, and here’s why. You’re you, and you matter. Sincerely, Me

[@eggboy350]

b r u h thats deep

[@memenems7816]

ngl most of the time when I see something like this I sort of cringe and skip it, but I actually really needed this today. Thank you for taking the time to write this, it really does mean a lot.

[@shuichisaihara7340]

damnnn ❤

[@shuichisaihara7340]

@@eggboy350 fr

[@Clevoliver]

Thank you kind stranger :)

[@sebastiens.carriere5015]

For someone that almost committed suicide, this movie made me cries quite a few times. I might be one of the only ones, but I really loved that movie. Made me realize that I'm lucky to be alive and I should cherish every day with my friends and family.

[@salamilidaintgonfit7576]

I know this song is about anxiety but it also really rings true for my struggles with with neurodivergent. Like we have always been the weird kids and we never know why or what we did wrong te bullied

[@oliqe2265]

I once told myself, Hamilton would be the last musical I loved. I once told myself, 21 Chump Street would be the last musical I loved. I once told myself, Heathers would be the last musical I loved. And now, I'm /here/

[@cas4221]

you. me. best friends.

[@nmo375]

try in the heights

[@kaylahhands3201]

LapisOwl exact order as me, now I'm on to the waitress

[@bearlyted]

Same, then i d i e d into be more chill

[@galacide]

I RELATE TOO MUCH,,

[@crystalconnolly3931]

*i wanna be in the room were it happens the ro-* oops wrong musical

[@fisher2108]

I've got to beeeeee

[@Ace_Spade]

@abby IN THE ROOOOOOOM

[@fisher2108]

@@Ace_Spade THAT BIG OL' ROOM

[@catherineauerbach3519]

-om where it happened the room where happened

[@madamstarlightnetwork]

YESSSSSSS

[@MaxEverywhereSystem]

no one: neurodivergant ppl listening to this: hold on. hold on. one second. i need a moment. hold on. hold on. i need a moment. im breaking down hold o

[@user-wm3tz5fe8b]

its me im neurodivergent people

[@adridaplague-boi]

I do that but i’m not so

[@marcy150]

Way to call me out 👆😩

[@abiteofchalk]

leave me alone 😭

[@Onyrooliver]

You're right but you didn't have say it

[@arya155]

Will I ever make a sound 😢 Every insecurity I’ve ever had is summed up by this song

[@laurenrosenberg7213]

ANYONE AS SHOOK AS ME

[@kev1479]

lauren rosenberg I'm very shook

[@delphiez]

the shookening

[@mathildecollins5896]

EXTREMELY SHOOK

[@duniellah]

lauren rosenberg V SHOOK.

[@jamesharnden802]

IM SHOOK ALL THE WAY FROM AUSTRALIA

[@tiffanywelch475]

I have clinical depression and the line "when you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around, do you ever really crash or even make a sound?" Actually changed my life. Make a sound. Make yourself known. I'm so much happier because I've listened to this song so many times and just... Appreciated it. Little things in life make me happy. I love this. It's my theme song for my life.

[@HybridHenderson]

I damn cried when I listened to this song, and I was depressed alot, so yeah, I could relate.

[@HybridHenderson]

Thanks man, you too.

[@HybridHenderson]

@Diya Arun Kumar, how bout you consider it both ways?

[@HybridHenderson]

@Diya Arun Kumar same here, mate. Have a good day to you.

[@emilyapricot1313]

I am learning to stop wallowing and make friends. It is amazing how it shortens depression and crazy.

[@yourlocalbi9811]

I just went to a drag show last weekend, and one of the kings did a cover of Waving Through a Window. Whenever the line "is anyone waving back at me?" came around, the entire audience waved at him and cheered. It was such a lovely thing to experience ☺️

[@jazcey1122]

Im in the same position. I feel like im just watching my life from a window. But today i was happier. I had a good day.

[@cryptidofcreation]

This made me happy to read 💖 I hope you've had a ton of good days since then and that you're happy

[@melodym7820]

"[Verse 1] I've learned to slam on the brake Before I even turn the key Before I make the mistake Before I lead with the worst of me [Verse 2] Give them no reason to stare, No slipping up if you slip away So I got nothing to share No, I got nothing to say [Pre-Chorus] Step out, step out of the sun If you keep getting burned Step out, step out of the sun Because you've learned because you've learned [Chorus] On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass I'm waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass I'm waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? [Verse 3] We start with stars in our eyes We start believing that we belong But every sun doesn't rise And no one tells you where you went wrong [Pre-Chorus] Step out, step out of the sun If you keep getting burned Step out, step out of the sun Because you've learned, because you've learned [Chorus] On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass I'm waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass I'm waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? [Bridge] When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? It's like I never made a sound Will I ever make a sound? [Chorus] On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass I'm waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass I'm waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? [Outro] Is anybody waving? Waving, waving, whoa-oh, whoa-oh-oh-oh"

[@hazellevesque8809]

Thank you!

[@melodym7820]

@@hazellevesque8809 No problem :)

[@priscillagaspari7884]

I respect you

[@melodym7820]

@@priscillagaspari7884 Thanks :)

[@Rosie_Aim]

I love it when someone comments the lyrics to a song I dong know well. I need the lyrics to experience the song.

[@sarahann74]

I'm already crying and I can already tell that I'm gonna love this musical because I have social anxiety and I've never heard a song that expresses exactly how I've felt my entire life.

[@stephpiano2908]

Same here, it just articulates my feelings so eloquently and accurately it makes me so incredibly emotional

[@gabbyburton1999]

Sarah Lopez Darren 😍😍😍

[@mimistar4637]

Listen to Lifeboat from Heathers

[@emf1145]

MiMi Star Hell yeah! Lifeboat is a really good song to relate to for Anxiety

[@jordandoornbos8592]

Yes, but- Lifeboat isn't about social anxiety as much as peer pressure. McNamara has no problem interacting with people daily, she's just afraid of losing her status.

[@marianitamr3751]

If there's a song in musicals that I relate to the most, this is definetly that. I never thought someone could understand so well what I go through.

[@alexpane3405]

Totally understand you, same How you doing now? Hope you feel better :")

[@marianitamr3751]

@@alexpane3405 i had already forgotten about this comment, oml! And im doing fine, thanks for asking :D I got an adorable boyfriend that seemed to appear almost magically for me. I still struggle a lot with social anxiety but what i've been learning through this whole time is to have courage, even if it's hard. I hope things turn out better for you 🥰 And believe me, they will, they always do.

[@Ddcgb]

"When you're falling in a forest, and there's nobody around. Do you ever really crash or even make a sound?" Pretty sure this line is inspired by an Irish philosopher. I think that philosopher was a bishop.

[@Yusei970]

All hail Ireland

[@leahthai2040]

Sings this at the top of their lungs with choreography Five seconds later starts choking on their own saliva True story Edit: holy crap a thousand like!!??? This never happened before

[@leahthai2040]

Billie Joe Armstrong well hello fellow panda

[@Zivvios]

My life in a nutshell

[@cfs3178]

Ezra Elliott, easier said than done 😭😢

[@user-xt8pb6gk5h]

Why is that so relatable! I am a dancer so I improv in my pretty small kitchen and sing at the top of my lungs right after my parents leave

[@Thatonekidsss]

99% of people won't read this but Have a good day 1% Dang i wrote this 2 years ago I appreciate all the love the support and to see how many peoples seen this is incredible thank you guys so much have the best day ever

[@gamerdude9600]

dark blade you too!

[@lizardjellypotatopotatopot6019]

Thank you dude, you too :D (I forgot the comma)

[@sigh_meeeh]

Thank u :)

[@juliannepayne3907]

Have a good day too!

[@haleyfirst5736]

You too you, you deserve it! Lol 😂

[@iaaaaaaan3019]

Well don't look into the window. Look into the mirror. There you will find a beautiful and precious person.

[@blocko_8191]

Hahaha the mirror shattered when I tried to look into it so what now ?

[@heyjude6680]

@@blocko_8191 it couldn't handle ur beauty

[@blocko_8191]

@@heyjude6680 what beauty ? I'm ugly as heck

[@user-iy3nt5mm2v]

Yeah, the ghosts in the mirrors are very pretty

[@anaccount4354]

Read this if you have ever felt alone, depressed, suicidal, lost, scared, worthless, abandoned, or anything of that nature, this is for you You Are Beautiful. You Are Wanted. You Are Wonderful. Don't quit on yourself. Don't hurt yourself. You are worth the world and nobody wants to see you suffering. This is not the end. The way you feel right now will pass. Peoples minds will change. Things WILL get better. We love you and are always here for you. Do NOT do something permanent over something temporary. You're better than that. All stars need to see darkness before the light. And always remember, Don't change so people will like you. Be yourself & the right people will find and love the real you. Your own unique Mindset always trys to engage in the right ways Now read the first letter of every word You Matter! no matter what other people may say. Always know this is true. It helps. You are worth my time to write this. I do care.

[@anaccount4354]

Hi, this is something I'd say, but not the way I'd say it, like I said, found it on another video, but it's a nice message.

[@andreasbygge6842]

Sebastian Demerjian thank you for this... having a bad day and this made it better

[@Jupiterlattes4269]

Sebastian Demerjian what a amazing thing to say. I cried when you said that it was just enlightening

[@brittiewhitney3617]

You know this probably just made my day, thanks I needed this

[@ben.4560]

Thanks for the support but it won't work. I can't turn back because of a paragraph

[@Caroline28483]

ok, guys ready? the best part of the song starts here 0:00 and ends here 3:57

[@aldric2252]

Caroline Tanico so good there's 1 second where nothing's even playing and it's the best part

[@Caroline28483]

Exactly!

[@Mariam-dr9bi]

Caroline Tanico that's my favorite part

[@pointyanimeteeth8876]

Caroline Tanico the fact that there is no 3:57 makes this 100 times better

[@pointyanimeteeth8876]

Lordon Limes you're right

[@theamazingme9734]

My first time exposed to the world of musical theater was this song when my friend sang it at the school talent show. During 2020 musicals really helped me make it through the hard times. What I’m trying to say is this song is the reason I memorized every musical on the face of earth and why my my sister thinks I’m weird.

[@manuelorozco7760]

You should go see Wicked

[@lucasenglish950]

The show has been on tour in South Korea. I watched it once and decided to watch it again.

[@peanutbutter905]

Evan- Step out, step out of the sun Jared- Why? Evan- *tHe SuN iS a DeAdLy LaZeR*

[@katielou7085]

Veronica Sawyer ~Not anymore, there's a blanket!~

[@nateuhhh]

Veronica Sawyer Not anymore, there's a blanket

[@Aro_dynamic46]

Veronica Sawyer not anymore there’s a blanket, no? Ok

[@shaylom3706]

Jared- oH sHit!

[@PDMarchive]

YES

[@Yuginami]

I just realized when Evan talked about falling in a forest, he was talking about his suicide attempt.

[@h1cloudd256]

yeah uh

[@Elizabeth-mk1pq]

Isn't also referring to the quote "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?"

[@julesislesbjan]

@@Elizabeth-mk1pq it's both

[@ajelliott04]

If you listen to that part of the song closely, you’ll notice that he’s actually going through the 5 stages of grief the final one being acceptance of his urge to take his own life.

[@somefellow7440]

"When you're falling in a forest... and there's nobody around, do you ever really crash or even make a sound..?" These lines hurt :

[@imaginaryrat9399]

"Your existence matters to someone. Life is like a glass window, it's fragile and you don't want to break it."

[@_the_]

"I'm waiting around for an answer to appear" is probably the best description of my life right now

[@laurenpeabody5610]

Is is bad that when ever I hear the clinking sound I just imagine Jared banging his head on a cow bell in the background? Probably.

[@ad-dictionary892]

This made my day

[@chips3298]

Jared: IM ONLY DOING THIS SO MY PARENTS PAY FOR MY CAR INSANCE

[@kellymorgan4223]

No. U are probably right...

[@fandomcringebucket]

I have a fever. The only prescription is -Ben Platt's vibrato- more cowbell.

[@mcrkilljoy1193]

That's amazing, I needed that, thank you

[@isabellastahl7337]

LYRICS: I've learned to slam on the brake Before I even turn the key Before I make the mistake Before I lead with the worst of me Give them no reason to stare No slipping up if you slip away So I got nothing to share No, I got nothing to say Step out, step out of the sun If you keep getting burned Step out, step out of the sun Because you've learned, because you've learned On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass I'm waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass I'm waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? We start with stars in our eyes We start believing that we belong But every sun doesn't rise And no one tells you where you went wrong Step out, step out of the sun If you keep getting burned Step out, step out of the sun Because you've learned, because you've learned On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass Waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass Waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? When you're falling in a forest and there's nobody around Do you ever really crash, or even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? Did I even make a sound? It's like I never made a sound Will I ever make a sound? On the outside, always looking in Will I ever be more than I've always been? 'Cause I'm tap, tap, tapping on the glass Waving through a window I try to speak, but nobody can hear So I wait around for an answer to appear While I'm watch, watch, watching people pass Waving through a window, oh Can anybody see, is anybody waving back at me? (oh) Is anybody waving? Waving, waving, whoa-oh, whoa-oh

[@nataliakrzyzaniak4043]

Thank you

[@yeahyeah2750]

tysm

[@allthewayfromatoz3855]

I feel like all theatre kids have an obligation to like the comment with the lyrics in it

[@chocolatemilk2682]

@@allthewayfromatoz3855 I agree

[@lucyr2081]

Thanks, this is appreciated😊😊 Xx