You Grew On Me by Tim Minchin

[@askaliu2943]

as a chinese person, i am so glad i've learned english to a level where i can fully understand and appreciate the genius of this man

[@TheNanboogy]

I am going to teach this one to my Chinese students tomorrow !

[@askaliu2943]

@@TheNanboogy this song? Haha I hope they can understand and love it xD

[@George.Andrews.]

Well done. I often thought what we are all missing from each other's culture and history and even if we learn the words we cant get it fully because we didn't grow up with it. Alas we can only live one life and have others live the rest.

[@askaliu2943]

@@George.Andrews. even if we can't understand it fully, as long as we have the mind set to appreciate other's language, history and culture, that would be enough

[@ofranzen]

Holy crap that must be the best review in the history of mankid.

[@pontuspohnert]

Fuck it, I'm calling it. Most romantic song ever made.

[@hornylink]

eh I'd have to call it the most romantic nerd song ever, but maybe tied for 1-3 of all time

[@Pops5033]

the only thing that comes close is inflatable you

[@s.k.5845]

I KNOW RIGHT. If a man I was dating sang this to me/made a song like that I'd get on my knee and propose istg

[@bonniea8189]

Until he wrote "I'll take lonely tonight". That song makes me feel ALLLLL the feels

[@rr_gaming4954]

I'm a decade too late but i really can't agree with that. To me, it sounds like he's singing from the perspective of someone in an abusive or unhealthy relationship. The arrow metaphor is the perfect example of this; he's been struck by an arrow that is slowly killing him, but it would also be extremely painful and harmful to remove, like it is to break up with an abusive partner

[@TheJayMarsh]

I love how the audience are laughing at first, but then they stop. It's like they realise that actually, this is kinda the most beautiful song they'll ever hear.

[@gjrod5000]

Yeah definitely, the song has a silly vibe at first because he's just introducing the joke, but then it starts to set in that the song is really speaking to the truth of what falling in love is really like

[@soniabiddulph1622]

I adore Tim minchin xxxx

[@soniabiddulph1622]

❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️💝💘

[@dskay211]

The louder the piano gets the more serious the lyrics gets and the quieter the audience gets. It all happens at one magic moment and continues.

[@lizcollinson2692]

The the most romantic song I have ever heard.

[@TheMickbab]

I think I want this song played at my wedding - just the right mix of romance and humour.

[@Jurvanen]

+TheMickbab Actually this played at my wedding. 'twas kinda beautiful.

[@frenzyx1820]

I'm never gonna get married, thats for old people

[@albertmctorre4789]

+tylertime what about when you are an old person?

[@daedalusgraphicdesign2144]

frenzyx18 I don't want to get married because it's expensive and for old people. Soon you realise that eventually you will be an old person.

[@SevenEllen]

That's total nonsense. Haven't you heard of young married couples? Or people who marry in their early twenties? My parents married when they were in their twenties.

[@alfonzokeyshwaw9212]

Tim Minchin's wit is so sharp it can cut diamonds.

[@Sanitoeter666]

Technically, sharpness has nothing to do with what materials you can cut. So you mean his wit has a hardness over 100HRC

[@alfonzokeyshwaw9212]

Does it really matter?

[@Sanitoeter666]

It would matter to Tim.

[@alfonzokeyshwaw9212]

Arguable.

[@genghisconrad4938]

+Alfonzo Keyshwaw a1 no no Tim is a stickler for correct facts

[@filmgeekstudios4393]

Tim Minchin is the only musician I've seen who can be both hilarious and very poignant. This is such a sweet song.

[@leonardkatz1325]

Bo Burnham has some pretty good moments

[@warman13x]

+Leonard Katz I agree with you. Bo Burnham is one of my favorite comedians because, like Tim, he goes beyond just comedy. I'm not sure what else to call what they do besides performance, but they can both be very funny and very thought provoking at the same time. The endings of Bo Burnham's two latest comedy shows, "what." and "Make Happy" really show this too. And for what it's worth, "Make Happy" just came out on Netflix a couple of days ago. If you haven't seen it yet, I highly recommend giving it a try when you have an hour to spend.

[@TF-bi8ru]

Couldn't agree more James, what I found incredible about Make Happy's ending was how it used the comedy format to make his point even more poignant; evoking a slight sense of guilt for laughing for the past hour.

[@skygh]

Check out Tom Lehrer

[@ryanh2934]

I would laugh so much at this song, because it is hilarious. But it is actually such a beautifully written song, and just as beautifully delivered by the brilliant Tim Minchin, that all you can do is listen and appreciate the musical genius.

[@NLTops]

+Ryan Hyde I totally agree. The comedy behind the metaphoric relationship between love and illness is secondary to the uniqueness of it's value as an actual love-song. My GF (of 4 years now ^^) is studying to be a pathologist. She totally loved this when I let her listen to it.

[@micap1121]

you should let her listen to "If you really loved me" I bet she'll find it interesting :)

[@isaacpianos5208]

@@NLTops so now you're girlfriend is 10?

[@NLTops]

@@isaacpianos5208 ... the relationship at the time had been going for 4 years. She wasn't 4 years. 4 year olds don't study advanced degrees...

[@isaacpianos5208]

@@NLTops the fact that you felt the need to explain to me six years later is so funny for me

[@knitwittygirl]

I was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and this was my first go-to song to cheer me up about it. Thanks for writing it TIm!!

[@christophersimpson7052]

Hope your though it and out the other side strong

[@randellmathews5961]

Wishing you well !

[@willkoestner4159]

Stick kickin', my friend in-Minchin?

[@thefourthdymensionmusic]

yeah! are ya truckin along?

[@natasha2355]

how are you honey?

[@morerjc9702]

No joke. 3 days ago, my dad had this played at his wedding. for his and my step-mom first dance

[@Anna-qy7lu]

MoreRjc 9 I salute them

[@morerjc9702]

Langdon thanks so much :) it's a good song

[@morerjc9702]

The Breadless Sandwich thanks :)

[@tahneeamber9867]

That's actually brilliant 😂👏👏

[@morerjc9702]

Tahnee Amber thanks

[@TQuast]

Best description of love in any medium I stand by this

[@Cowboy77]

Well said Shrek

[@jamiefabianhunt7051]

Shrek is love?

[@Cowboy77]

Jamie Fabian Hunt Love is Shrek

[@dahrafore4068]

Jamie Fabian Hunt Shrek is life

[@sjheiss]

Check yourself before you Shrek yourself.

[@felipebomfim96]

This is one of Tim's songs that perfectly explains why he shifted towards a more "serious" career in the last few years. His composing talent and overall musical ability were far more worthy of recognition than the comedy genre was capable of conceding him. Another great example (perhaps the best and most obvious one) is the song "Beauty"

[@charliedeese6272]

That's true but part of this song's brilliance is it's also really funny and comedic in its macabre-ness- there's definitely when something special when Tim manages to do everything all at once. No coincidence that Matilda and especially Groundhog day are also quite comedic, if they were dead serious it wouldn't really be a good match for Tim I don't think

[@monochiralmonkey]

I get wet eyes every time I hear "White Wine in the Sun" I think his greatest gift is to give us a giggle while he makes us feel profound emotions. Sometimes that little giggle makes even the most painful emotion a touch more bearable, and that is beautiful all by itself.

[@Lady-Seashell-Bikini]

"The successful removal of you would probably kill me too" was the first line in this song that caused me to tear up, and I kept crying throughout. Tim is such a well-rounded musician and composer, and often comedy and drama lift each other up so that they both shine brighter.

[@eimeartheirishstitcher]

It's been two years since your comment, but I saw Tim live this summer and reading that really resonated with me. He explained at the start that while there would still be humour in the show, he was trying to take a more "serious" route with his music. This song and Beauty (he opened with that one) were perfect examples of what you said.

[@Lettersforhartigan]

This is actually a really beautiful love song.

[@TaylorTaxpayer]

His second most beautiful song

[@Lettersforhartigan]

After which one? White wine in the sun, or Not Perfect? or another one?

[@Graveryl]

White Wine in the Sun, You Grew on Me and Beauty are my personal favorites (in terms of aesthetics).

[@TaylorTaxpayer]

Beauty is the most beautiful song I've ever heard

[@Graveryl]

Inflatable You is part of the more "comical" ones, which I thoroughly enjoy, though not precisely on the same note.

[@Bragison8]

I swear, this guy has the best voice ever, and he is a fucking genius

[@NTrails2002]

***** He truly IS a fucking genius! Not only a musical scholar, bordering on supernatural, his world view and political position are as spot-on as I could ever hope to aspire to. Its too bad that politicians and world leaders are really just puppets and cannot truly bring change to the problems we face, but if they could, a man like Tim would surely provide as good a step forward as ANY of the baffoons that hold those positions currently might EVER even stumble upon by mistake! Coming from a comedian's career I'm sure it could never happen, but can you imagine how great it would be........

[@Tiggypeth]

Ayemen! It hits you so much in his serious songs how powerful his voice is

[@iurigrang]

I don't like his voice. He sure has complete control over it, and knows how to use, but his natural tone is just so boring to me. Kind of a testament of how good he is that after all these years I keep coming back to one of my least favorite voices when I'm such a sucker for a nice voice.

[@dog4403]

To me this is the greatest love song ever written🐕❤❤❤❤❤

[@adrsan6643]

I like how it gets progressively more quiet as people start to mesure how deep this song is. You gotta love this guy...

[@qwertyTRiG]

Deep as, bro ....

[@BH-yn5ip]

This has to be one of my favourite Tim Minchin songs. His voice, his talent on the Piano, absolutely brilliant.

[@Ragnokos]

"When we first met you seemed fickle and shallow, but my armor was no match for your poison-arrow". I may be a tough and rugged Swedish viking, but this particular line always catch me with a tear down my cheek.. Memories, just, memories..

[@juleslee6287]

In my opinion, the most truly romantic song ever written

[@FassinTaak]

Extremely close. But 'The Kiss' by Judee Sill will always, forever have that crown.

[@aaronfletcher8606]

My wife and I had our first dance at our wedding to this song. Every time i hear it now it brings a tear to my eye and takes me straight back to that day. love this man and honestly don't know a more simple yet perfect description of love. :)

[@dihanniloy2153]

+Aaron Fletcher you must have a great wife, not everyone could deal with a tim minchin song at their wedding XD

[@meggokappo]

+Dihan Niloy +Aaron Fletcher That's what I plan to use at mine whenever I find the poor bastard who I'll marry.

[@fjcracing1318]

really hope you're still around because I NEED you to tell me what the in-laws thought.

[@danielasimonsen3423]

as a nurse - never heard such romantic stuff ever. love it.

[@vigil-aunty9691]

This should have been the song of The Fault In Our Stars

[@HarakMolova]

+Chloe “TheChloShow” Byrd You are going straight to hell. I'll see you there :D

[@jakemasters3208]

+Some A. Hole" it's a metaphor" is overly apt now

[@geoneatokate]

With all due respect, fuck that

[@hechicero89]

You Sir,... You deserve a cookie... Let me know if you stop by around my country Ecuador...We love you Sir...

[@bee6450]

best fucking comment I have ever seen

[@Rigela]

Yup. He's saying it wasn't just some random, spontaneous and fleeting feeling he feels. But something that has grown and blossomed from getting to know you and being around you. That he has fallen in love with who you are, not just an imagine he had on meeting.

[@minimanomus]

"find what you love and let it kill you" Charles Bukowski

[@doditamihai]

minimanomus Courtney love

[@oisind3593]

'SULLY YOU NEED TO WAKE UP AND EXERCISE AHH YOU ARE VERY SCARY GRRR' - Mike Wazowski

[@ag-bf3ty]

Not the best advice for a drug addict though.

[@draco9280]

Paul Green I don’t know who you’re talking about but I’m guessing he ODed right?

[@ohfouroneone]

I love it because that's what love is. If it's the right two people, it grows over time, and eventually you can't imagine living without the one you love.

[@Datsuntech]

This is possibly the greatest love song ever.

[@MrSdfg23]

So delightfully morbid. And yet somehow still works as a love song.

[@SaraH-jn5db]

I love when tim writes songs that let him show off his vocal abilities

[@PianoDiary85]

Both Tim's skills and his eyes are on fire in this performance. 😍

[@crazyratlady3026]

I've been with my man since I was 18. I'm now 39. This song is everything 💙💜

[@justinanon4748]

Someone. please send help. It's been two days. I can't stop listening to everything that has Tim minchin in it here on youtube. It's just so addicting.. he grew on me.

[@starleska]

It's awesome how everyone at the start thought the song was hilarious, and it does have some funny parts, but as he continued on people became more invested and realized how deep it is...classic Tim Minchin :'D

[@bobbyross77]

this song explains love better than any person or dictinary you can find and its coming from a man that i understand completly it is awesome

[@xelumbra]

This song is just incredible. Every time I return to it over the years I feel like I understand it more and more. What a perfectly hilarious and yet beautiful description of love.

[@2104ster1]

i discoverd this song about three years ago, and it is still the most romantic song i've ever heard.

[@Shifting_sparrow]

MY BOYFRIEND SENT THIS TO ME!?! ACTUALLY CRYING

[@annnee6818]

My husband of 17 years who I still love dearly just left me out of the blue without ever having told me he was unhappy with any aspect of our lives... whether I can get through this song without crying is my measure of whether I'm having an off day or a good day.

[@taralohman8911]

Ann Nee I’m so sorry

[@MyOlolololol]

I’m so sorry, Ann. My “husband” (near enough) of 10 years left 2 years in exactly the same circumstances. I wish you the best for what ever happiness means for you x

[@Kaitybardot]

I hope you have found so much happiness since then! 💕

[@VoyageOne1]

And ten years later it's even more relevant!!!

[@Earitol]

Yes! I think the awe starts when he says "when ever you're around I can't get out of bed". That's when the song goes from laughter to strange beauty.

[@hiitsme6214]

Prettiest love song I've ever heard.

[@lexyellis]

This is probably (and wierdly) one of the most romantic songs Ive ever heard. Aw Tim you ol' softie :)

[@koomaj]

Ok, now I have found it. The most beautiful love song of all time. I thought it was If I Didn't Have You, but this song beats it hands down =)

[@Ecnelis]

Listen as you hear the crowd goes from laughter to heart throbbing romanticism!

[@SupErMasSiVepancake]

When a song is both hilarious and beautiful. That key change and the high vocal bit are amazing.

[@silentbob82]

I told my friend 'This is a song that compares falling in love to getting cancer'. She said 'Oh my god, that is horrible. How the fuck can you like that??'. I showed her this video, and by the end she was in tears and said 'That was one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard!'. I think this is proof of what a genius Tim Minchin is!

[@Rhamirezz85]

Best love song in the world ever written!

[@thomaspeeno9253]

Tim. outstanding. how many times have I listened to this song and every time it's almost like the first and I can say that about 50 of your videos. you are uniquely talented and I thank you for your craft sir

[@amandaholtom5036]

Ahhhhh coming back to hear/see all these oldies but goodies again after celebrating Tim's "debut" album Apart Together, which came out yesterday and has us Minchkins all mesmerized.

[@RLeaguer_Saint]

Only just 'discovered' Tim Minchin! Wow! It's like stumbling across an enormous treasure chest from which everyone else is already enjoying the bounty! Still, better late than never to the party! This guy is incredible. If I could sculpt my ideal comedian, it would be a virtuoso-pianist, with a respect and understanding for science, an intolerance of bigotry and ignorance, a gift for language and poetry, an incisive wit, lack of ego/pretensions. Looks like I can put my clay away!

[@sanshields1]

A complete genius. What a wonderful human being and mind. How lucky are we to have this man in our midst.

[@pRiMeValNeRd]

Take away the fact that this is Tim Minchin being hilarious, this is also so beautiful

[@zednott688]

his eyes look absolutely stunning in the video tbh

[@FredericaMussolini]

His eyes are brown. He wears contacts.

[@Polkazavr]

​@@FredericaMussolini you're wrong. Tim's tweet: '{my eyes are} blue. but i wear contact lenses that alter with different lights / cameras'

[@HalWinstonFletcher]

@@Polkazavr oy nice avatar. Love FJM

[@Polkazavr]

​@@HalWinstonFletcher yeah, FJM is cool. seems like Tim may know FJM since Tim's character played one of his songs on the background in 'californication', lol

[@DavidDavid-ff7he]

When i first heard this song,I couldn't laugh,regardless of the metaphors and similes,the composition had an uncanny knack of reaching me like no love song ever.So sincere,reached part of me most personal relationships haven't thus far,thankyou for helping me to feel.

[@oppaipoison2074]

3:42 who else got shivers

[@zannettos]

i got shivers as well. His voice was sooooo intense!

[@oppaipoison2074]

Walker Gibson HAHA, i know it just has a nice ring to it.

[@walkergibson.]

OppaiPoison classy ;)

[@oppaipoison2074]

Walker Gibson why thank you :)

[@JesseC]

3:22 to 4:00

[@TombstonedM]

this is by far the most romantic song i have ever heard.

[@edwardclayton556]

this is actually beautiful with an underlining of comedy, this is why Tim Minchin isn't simply a comedian or musician, he is both! He unifies the two so easily, to make a memorable extraordinary experience. This is evident by the reaction of the audience, who suddenly see that the song is actually quite beautiful and not simple wit, what a talent.

[@nicsnort]

This is one of, if not the, best love song I've ever heard.

[@emilymyers9011]

We had the instrumental version of this song for our wedding ceremony. My husband and I still smile about it to this day.

[@angeltothesoul]

i just noticed how bright Tim's eyes are...pretty definitely one of the best love songs :P

[@Arkkienkeli13]

It's been a while since I last heard this song, but every return to it blows my mind. It's the most perfect love song in existence. It's funny, real and unbelievably romantic when you really listen to it. Tim is such an incredible lyricist. How can anyone not love this man?

[@TheNotedHero]

Still one of the greatest love songs ever written.

[@Elladan32]

2:23 Hey editor, I see what you did here.

[@fantasygeek74]

Omg I didn't even notice that the camera blurred out right when Tim said he had glaucoma, that's such good attention to detail!

[@Oddigan]

I only just noticed it on my own today, 7 years after hearing the song for the first time. Can't believe I'm only just now seeing your comment after the fact, haha

[@clowdymoon7464]

This is the best love song of all times.

[@jackandrews5478]

There is only one word to describe this song. Beautiful.

[@shannasmithson2435]

so true

[@elin1egh]

My, a lab nerds, favorite love song, this is exactly how I would describe the love for my husband ❤ would have loved to walk down the aisle under this song 😊

[@CrHayzeyStuff]

This is an pretty darn accurate of how love starts! :D It's funny, smart, romantic, and his skill on the piano is just untouchable! Why isn't he super mega famous?!?! THIS IS GENIUS!!!

[@tommytpdh4394]

Tim Minchin is an absolute genius.. i have become one with the repeat button

[@zboy02043]

i get chills every time i hear this one. starts out sounding like it's going to be a joke and ends up being so genuinely sweet.

[@DelightedSandwich]

I think I feel like listening to a beautiful love song... *opens KZbin tab*.... *open this song* Perfect!

[@mrswafflechops]

Never knew he was such a good singer! Wow he has it all: Nice voice, Beautiful eyes, Hilarious sense of humour and Amazing music talent :D

[@Korifel]

This is, without a doubt, the most romantic song I have ever heard.

[@stevo22]

I've been a massive fan of yours for as long as I can remember and finally got to see you play live last year in November with a woman I loved with everything I had. We split in March and I've not been able to listen to your music since; this is the first time I've returned and it hits so much harder now but drew a smile. Thank you for your the memories and years of joy.

[@vexorian]

This is the most touching love song ever.

[@patrickbone6171]

One of the finest love songs ever written this sums up the brilliant Tim Minchin.

[@han5vk]

Tim, I love you and thank you for this song.

[@winterbear3237]

Once you get past the humour, the meaning of the lyrics, the vocals, and the piano make this song so beautiful.

[@ForrestGee]

This is beyond clever. It is so good, I can not even grasp how genius it is.

[@blackdragon7465]

I got some serious chills. So damn true, and beautiful!

[@ZippyTripped]

The most romantic song I’ve ever heard and I’m not being facetious.

[@johnathanlucas1054]

It's funny how, once the audience realized the actual message of the song it was pure silence.

[@ObsessedMGirl]

I love this song. Just love it. How can one not?

[@ReallyGottaTap]

Wow. Best version of this song that I've heard -- so far. Both the melody and his voice pack a huge emotional punch.

[@Nejjidragon]

I agree. It speaks to how warped I am that I consider this the most romantic song I've ever heard.

[@varunmandalaparthy4809]

Recognize that riff at 1:20? A little shout out to Ten Foot C*ck and a Few Hundred Virgins. This Minchin marathon is going well.

[@janetcrossley432]

I think that this is just the best love song ever. Has pipped "There is a light that never goes out" and "Something I can never have" for me but then I am just a soppy romantic at heart. 😍

[@LinX1515]

The contrast between what is said and what is meant is amazing. This is definitely one of the best love songs I've ever heard.

[@jalfrezes]

i love listening to the crowd on this..... how the laughing stops and they realise just how beautiful this song is

[@merrittfan]

Not to be redundant but this song is the most perfect encapsulation of what I love about Tim. It's in a minor chord so that instantly creates certain feelings and correlations in one's mind; but the lyrics are absurd and funny so this is a completely different set of emotions with which one has to deal. It's this juxtaposition that makes Tim's music so enticing and it's why I always return to it. I'll be seeing Tim in two days. I couldn't be more thrilled. His music means a lot to me.

[@kaostic9658]

This deserves a place on the next golden disc.

[@annesmith9642]

This is so sweet, really.

[@juliecollings8787]

This one has always been Tims best…..the Lyrics…. wow…just…wow….❤️ Will always be my favourite Love Song…Pure genius!!

[@RavenX91]

He sings this beautiful song so seriously that it brings me tears to my eyes instead of making me laugh. He is a pure talented man !

[@Tiggypeth]

He has this strange ability to make you laugh and cry minutes from each other. Also omg the piano in this song... beautiful!

[@tonythomas929]

Can’t believe I only just stumbled onto this brilliant talent had to turn my tv off after cuz there’s nothing out there that can follow Tim Minchin... completely blown away

[@KellixD]

This is quite possibly the most beautiful love song I've ever heard.

[@ardenboshier643]

This is the best and most truthful love song I've ever heard.

[@OmniaVincit414]

This has to be the most perfect love song ever, period.

[@timothybarnett6844]

Have been meaning to check out this artist for long time, seen him on several place and always liked him. Now been listening to stuff couple days he doesn't disappoint. really just floored with the wit n songs amazing

[@DeHenkTank]

The lyrics are pure genius!

[@brianjc720]

You grew on me like a tumour And you spread through me like malignant melanoma And now you're in my heart I should've cut you out back at the start Now I'm afraid there's no cure for me No dose of emotional chemotherapy Can halt my pathetic decline I should've had you removed back when you were benign I picked you up like a virus Like meningococcal meningitis Now I can't feel my legs When you're around I can't get out of bed I've left it too late to risk an operation I know there's no hope for a clean amputation The successful removal of you Would probably kill me too

[@brianjc720]

You grew on me like carcinoma Crept up on me like untreated glaucoma Now I find it hard to see This untreated dose of you has blinded me I should've consulted my local physician I'm stuck now forever with this tunnel vision My periphery is through Wherever I look now, all I see is you When we first met you seemed fickle and shallow But my armour was no match for your poison arrow You are wedged inside my breast If I tried to take you out now I might bleed to death I'm feeling short of breath You grew on me like a tumour And you spread through me like malignant melanoma I guess I never knew How fast a little mole can grow on you

[@tylerstoner5675]

+Brian Chung Periphery is through

[@mightybeats1776]

referred

[@BiggusDickus79]

It's just meningococcal meningitis, not meningo-fucking-coccal

[@liannecunningham691]

Brian Chung wow

[@seemysight]

We kinda first met when this song was being released. Since that we talked. We got really infatuated, we moved in together, this song played at our wedding. And every day I am always amazed how true this is. True loves really grows on you like a tumor.