INSTEAD | Blake Mcgrath | 

I could listen to this a million times over. I've actually already listened to it 5 times.

Blake it is because of this song I have finally opened up my eyes. As a woman I deserve respect, love and affection. I deserve better that what I am getting. Thanks for your songs, it speak to me in what I'm going through. So I thank you and many blessings to you.

[Verse 1] Go, be yourself on your way And don't ever look back to check if I'm okay And don't ever be sad that you chose him instead 'Cause I don't want regrets and I'd rather be rid of it And when you want someone who'll care Who will know how you feel when you don't wanna share Who will show you support when you've lost your meaning Just remember this time when you chose not to be with me [Pre-Chorus] And I tried to defend how I thought we would play out I came and confess that I love you more than he does So choose me instead, oh choose me instead 'cause [Chorus] He is not good enough for you He is not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do He's not good enough for you He is not good enough to be Even half the man that he should be And I watched you choose him instead of me I watched you choose him instead of me [Verse 2] Go, be in love, I don't care But don't ever pretend that we're both unaware 'Cause the truth is that you still permit me to be Close enough, that I know that you don't want me to leave And then I remember he's there And he's been there for years at your side like a stain And when I see you with him, in your eyes there's a pain And it's trapped you inside like you can't get away [Pre-Chorus] And I tried to defend how I thought we would play out I came and confess that I love you more than he does Choose me instead, woah choose me instead [Chorus] He is not good enough for you He is not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do He's not good enough for you He is not good enough to be Even half as good as he should be And I watched you choose him instead of me I watched you choose him instead of me [Bridge] He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you He's not good enough for you [Pre-Chorus] And I tried to defend how I thought we would play out I came and confess that I love you more than he does Choose me instead, he's not good enough for you [Outro] He's not good enough for you, no He's not good enough for you He won't do the things that I would do, no He's not good enough for you He is not good enough to be Even half the man that he should be 'Cause I watched you choose him instead of me I watched you choose him instead of me

Blake, you sing, like you dance. The emotion is so raw. The talent is just mind blowing. Keep being you.

...I can't be the only one *crying* while listening to this song! I'm overwhelmed by how *powerful* the vocals and lyrics are! #BeautifulMelody ❤

I am so in love with this song. To the point it gives me goose bumps. Amazing Blake.

Okay so uh, whoever hurt him, I wanna fight them. This is beautiful

I can honestly say this is one of the only songs i've ever heard that can drive me to tears every. single. time. You can hear his heart breaking and it breaks mine- his emotion is just... amazing. Genuinely gifted at dance and vocals.

Blake.. ugh.. my heart soared when I heard you sing! Got me shook 👏❤🙆‍♂️😱🙊

This song is amazing, I'm a competitive dancer and I will be using this as my solo song for the dance season!

makes me cry every time I listen to this

obsessed with this!!

I honestly think this is way better than the original song. The way he sings it and his voice just makes me feel his pain. I can listen to this over and over and over again. And never get tired of it.

Wow... This song will always be part of my life, it's the perfect lyrics for this kind of feeling

I cried during the entire song.......So beautiful

How? Seriously, HOW?!... Does this video not have a higher view count and how is this not on the radio? I added this my primary playlist on Tidal and I listen to it on repeat. Rarely making it to the rest of the song list. It's so damn good!!!

I genuinely believe this is one of your best ever ... and I think it's because there is minimal production on the track ... your raw voice comes through, along with the emotions it conveys ... good job! This song would be AMAZING with an interpretive dance video!!

1:37 dang I felt that (also 2:37) I’m crying

2019 and still loving this song!!

this song makes me cry... you can feel the pain in his voice,.. probably one of his best !!!

Blake, you hit this one out of the ballpark!I love it, love it, love it!Gave me goosebumps each time I listened.Congratulations!

WOW....those vocals melted my heart, this was beautiful!

Best Song I ve ever listened! It was so powerful!! I think that's how a real man should feel. During the video I was like: «No! Don't let her go!!»

Who is still listening in 2020!? Obsessed with all of his songs

beyond grateful to have met this man three times.

I did not know this song and the singer consequently, but recently a beautiful friend of mine made a ballet performance and danced this music. I cried, I fell in love and I loved it and at the moment I can not stop listening to her and identifying myself.

Brilliant young man, love your voice and the power of emotion...

My Favorite Song❤ Love Voice, rendition, soul and interpretation!😍👍 Can't wait to see You dancing this too and a lot of more beautiful work!!!💕🌷 Talking about complete Artist! ❤

I just heard this song earlier today for the first time and I already have it memorized. After listening to it on repeat ❤️❤️

I really like how simplistic the actual music was, and your voice is great.

I’m in the same exact situation and I feel this

his voice gives me the chills, Outstanding performance. Very clever voice choices, Impressed is an understatement!

"and he's been there for years at your side like a stain" LIKE A STAIN LMAOOO I LOVE IT

I listen to this song every day. It's truly a masterpiece... please keep it up. You're amazing

Blake.... I started following you in februar 2016,you amazed me,as a dancer,choreographer and now singer. You deserve all respect, you're big inspiration, I hope I'll get a chance to meet you in personal. Just keep doing what you love!!!

AWESOME!!!! Just AWESOME, deep and emotional!!!!

I love this song!! Love you Blake!

the first time i ever listened to this music was when my lyrical jazz teacher told the class that we were going to dance this music in the holiday’s performance this year and i’m loving everything we’re doing in the choreography cuz i’m feeling so free to dance after finally getting over a big heart break that i had last year and this music makes me feel so free and happy even though it’s a sad one, because when i’m dancing nothing else matters and now it has so much meaning to me. incredible how little things become big when you do the things you love. hope you all have a great day! 💖

Blake you're a very special man :) I'd love to meet someone like you in my life.

My fav🤗❤️,,this song brings out so much memories just converting it to a female version 😥😥

Beautiful song voice and Blake!

This song gives goosebumps it's so beautiful!

It's a beautifully sad song if that makes sense. It's so touching and listening to it you can feel the pain. A very real song. Love it and you sound amazing. Bless you.

1. This hits hard😢 2. He sounds like Daniel Seavey

Damm I forgot about this song 😥 still hits 3 years later

I listen to this song on repeat all the time. You have so much talent its incredible. This helped with my recent breakup. As a women I know my worth and know that I should always be first.

WOW! Just WOW!!!💔💔💔💔💔💔❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Its 2022 and I keep coming back to this song. The lyrics, artistry and pure sound of emotion keeps me coming back 💗

This needs more recognition 🥰

Very beautiful song!❤️

This is so touching my heart and soul! What a beautiful voice!

this is the song that makes me loose it and bawl my eyes out.... you can hear pain in his voice

This video and song is so enchantingly beautiful and haunting. Bravo so happy and proud of you.

WHY!!!! Have I just now found you. And it seems like everyone else is seeing you for years well I'm new to you Blake. Well my first video of yours was earned it. Next video was your whole group dancing in the desert to he's not good enough for you and now I see you singing it. What I don't understand is why I haven't heard of you before and why the internet is not busted wide open with you and why aren't you worldwide famous. Is there someplace I should look out for where you're going to perform. You're quite lovely Blake your crew also is you work very very hard at what you do. Thank you for this pleasure. I've really enjoyed you. 👏👏👏👏👏. Instead.... Just beautiful

This melts my heart everytime.....

What a beautiful song...Blake, I love ur music so much! I listen to you at the gym all the time and at home. Bravo...I tip my hat to u!!! luv, ur biggest fan, Sue

I can relate to this on so many different levels...😔

Still hits home just as hard as it did 3 years ago, beautiful ❤️❤️

This song is so BEAUTIFUL!! 💜❤️ You are super talented! Happy Valentines to you and JoJo !! 💋

omgg im in loveeeee with this song!!!!!!!!!!! fan from Malaysia!

DAMN! I have been in live with his voice from the start, but this leabes me breathless and in tears...damn! Just a beautiful talent.

estou apaixonada por essa música 😍

Beautiful. Obsessed with this video. Music, lyrics and of course Blake

Here after the interpretive dance video. This song makes me feel things that I can't explain, I just wonder why I'm crying.

2018 just seeing this... wow!! Deserve more views

Damn...That's all i can say. I cried so hard. I watched the dance video first. I thought to myself "That's beautiful." There's so much power and pain behind your voice. I wish i had that much power behind my voice. I already have the pain behind it. This song is going to be one i will remember for years. There's just something about you and the song that i can relate to. I can relate to the song because i have gone through a break up that was bad. I can relate to you as a person because i see you pour your heart and soul in to your music and dance like i do. I haven't really done that in a few years but i will now. This song makes me want to wright again and i will do just that. And seeing you dance makes me want to start dancing again. I seen your choreography for Cure its beautiful. I watched it 5 times. You inspire me to reach for my dreams and my dream is to dance and sing and make a name for myself like you did. So thank you for being who you are.

someone sent me this video years ago when I turned my back on him, for not choosing him. Instead of sending me letter he chose to sent me this instead. And until now I'm listening to this beautiful song and still gives me a feeling of "like a cutting a knife on my heart". I just hope the guy who sent me this video years ago is all good now.

Im so glad a came upon your music. You definately take my breath away. Thanks😊😊😊😊😊

Damn man this song hits home

My former college best friend/housemate proposed to his gf days after the last time I saw him. When I found out I knew he made a mistake and deserved better. We could’ve been good together but she was too manipulative. If he was truly happy with her he wouldn’t have developed feelings for me but I didn’t want him cause I was graduating. Even if I did want him it wouldn’t have lasted beyond college. This song still makes me thing of him.

I still come back to this song when I'm in my feels... very cathartic 😭🤗😁

This song just took the words out of my mouth ! You're incredible Blake so much passion and poise I can't wait to dance to this and post it love love love ❤

This is beautiful inspite of his broken hearted feeling

ok but the combo from nuvo where he was actually singing this while they were dancing was amazing and I was so mad I didn't go to that nuvo but it's ok because it's still beautiful

I preformed this song at my dance concert last week

Blake buddy you have an amazing voice. We need some new music from you soon. Keep it up my brother

You have a great voice & you're the best dancer worlwide! Wait a minute! Are you perfect?

This needs to go viral

Took a lot of courage to listen to this song after 2 years. Same feels, same pain.

so beautiful 😊😍 congratulations Blake.

Speechless... the way you breath the music... it's just mesmerizing

they are not tears are feelings

Wow that voice crack 2:40! 😍😍😍

Can someone pls make a version of a girls point of view cause man do I need a song explaining how I feel and this song is perfect just change the he’s to she’s

Beautiful ,😆

you are INCREDIBLE!

absolutely perfect...you are amazing!! I have been a fan a very very long time!!

This is Ryan Amador's song, but this guy does it beautifully as well.

love this so much love u love love

Totally Supercorp song

Goosebumps everytime. The raw emotion is incredible 🙌

awwwwwwwwww! This is beautiful!

I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR "SONGS ABOUT MARRYING ANOTHER PERSON" FOR HOURS ffs i always forget the name of this song, i love it so much

love this song 100%😍

How can someone dislike this you're are amazing I love your voice 😍❤

YOOO MA WIG?! I LOST MA WIIIIG!!!!

Perfect. Love this.

this slaps hARD

Caramba, essa música é tão perfeita! Sempre me emociono...

Soundtrack to my life!!