Matt just be yourself. I was in a relationship and married for nearly 38 years . Unfortunately my husband died 12 years ago . He was the most fantastic person i ever met. So don't be scared and enjoy life . True love is the most amazing thing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
i'm 55 now. Came out at age 51. Lived a lie all those years to appease parents and grandparents. I'm in construction so there is a straight image to keep up. No regrets...having fun making up for lost time. Being a silver daddy is the greatest feeling.
Why is people saying they came out lmao... what a bunch of robots. YOU Do not owe anyone an explanation...... LIVE YA LYF people and ask the government why we paying to live
Because the algorithm creates an echo chamber of which content to show you.. hence for you page, Which other once did you see.. guilty as sin by Chris Housman was the other one for me
idk why it went on my youtube feed, but my bf and I wasn't come out yet for a public and his family for more than 2 years and makes me sad to see this song being about that. I hope one day we as a couple have courage and strength to show our loved to public and loved ones.
I feel you. My BF and I lived the same for more than 3 years. His parents are muslims and don't accept it well yet. I'm glad to see more songs like this to help people understand what we live.
The first verse strikes me: "You can count on me to be a hypocrite Told your family about me, I never did I can't believe how long I lived like this Now all I see in that mirror, a hypocrite" Thank you for this song. This amplifies my courage to come out soon.
More and more, I've come to an understanding that true love is something rare. I wish it wasn't, but when I realize that, things have become clearer. To love somebody, especially in these days of social media, is quite hard. My own experience ended with my heart being broken. Anyway, to anybody out there struggling with difficulties in love, never give up in order to feel something real and true. Take care of yourself and be kind to your feelings and needs. You deserve it.
Can't believe you've been hiding this side of you for all this time - that lower register of your voice is your super power! Being able to flip to your falsetto may have been your signature move, this song, this time, this new side of your range - in your vocals and in life - it's your real talent, it's your real YOU. 'Stand by Me' as your XFactor audition song was no accident, it was your statement to the world 'I'm Matt Terry and I'm going places, come along for the ride.' Tell him he's gonna need a bigger car, we're still standing by you, still here for this incredible ride. Huggs Matt, loving it, and loving you. ❤🎶😎
I was not ready for the feels this gave me! Takes me back to my youth. Live your authentic life everybody - Never let shame, hatred, or fear get in the way!
What a song! That tore me up! Beautiful written song with even more incredible vocals! That song will resonate with a lot of people unfortunately! Be happy and who you are Matt, that all we can do in this short life! I’m both proud and grateful for your honesty and vulnerability!
I have never heard such an honest autobiographical song, everything fits, every word, every line Matt, this is perfect, my eyes are full of tears , and in every sung word I found myself and I should have shouted that the whole village could hear that I love and am loved, but I didn't have the strength for it ... enough hiding in lonely parking lots, forests and motels But now I'm ready and my batteries are full, I'm moving forward... C.M.
Lovely song Matt with such an empowering message. Life is about feeling..... love and a bunch of other feelings make this life worth living! Love and hugs from Greece !!
I'm gay, but in my country this is a bad issue. as if living in the shadows, without direction and purpose. I really kept this a secret, because if friends or other people found out I would definitely be bullied and ostracized. until I prayed to my God, hopefully I would meet a man from out there who could be serious and take me to his country, and start a happy little family.
I’m so happy for u & proud of u, Matt. Since I have seen your performance in “you don’t own me” on X factor, I’m waiting for this moment ❤ Be yourself bro. Rooting for you always …❤❤
coming out is such a luxurious thing in my country with many reoigious ppl around. I hope i can do that someday. im happy for you matt, and everyone who came out and live their lives hapily. thanks for making such a beautiful song
Love was never meant to be lived in fear - Adam B, AS I listen to this song again, I still am touched and cry as I listened to the words. I am 63 and only admitted to being gay 10 years ago. Before that I lived a life that was not mine. I understood how Matt felt when he was told not to reveal who he was. Musicians have to hide sometimes and that hurts them in the long run. This is an awesome song.
An absolutely beautiful song. Matt never be what other people want or expect you to be. Just be yourself and definitely be proud of who you are. So many people are too judgemental this days. Well done for such a beautiful song and being yourself. I'm soooo proud of you ❤ xx
Although we live in a world full of people who judge I believe you did an amazing job. Life is too short to be sad cry or anything else, we should just live love and laugh to the fullest
Best recommendation ever!! Just heard the song for the first time and I’m already playing it on repeat. I hope more and more people will listen to this beautiful piece and hopefully you’ll get the recognition you deserve.
I've been a fan of yours since the X-Factor, and I've always rooted for your success, this clip and this song made me see (in addition to always being a wonderful singer) an incredible human being! Continue with your truth and I will always be by your side! Much love to you my beautiful! We are with you! 💙💙💙💙
Someone said to me that he really loves me then when I fell for him completely, I discovered that he's in a relationship. It was really hurting 😭 I am praying for healing of everyone's who is in pain because of choosing to love.
Been there, I am sure it must have hurt a lot but there will come a time that you will completely stop thinking about that person, move on with your life and open your heart for someone else. It took me 3 years to completely heal from my heartbreak because in some way I was holding on to them and let them linger around me but it finally happened and I have felt so much better since then. Trust the process. :)
Someone was begging me to be with him in a relationship and when i loved him he changed and I found out that he was straight, it wasn't love he was using me, he wanted me for sex but I never let him , and when he got bored left me and told me he's gonna marry a girl, his marriage next month , he's okey but I'm not I'm traumatized, I don't believe in love anymore, (I'm living in the most religious homophobic county in the world) I can't wear a short pants in public it's Haram (forbidden) it's done for me !.
That means a lot to many of us - we need exactly such people for a better world, for a change - be who you want to be, not how others would like to see you
This song is beautiful and so relatable! Thank you for sharing something so personal with us Matt and being your true authentic self! I’m so proud of you and I love you so much! 🩷
Im just hearing your voice at x factor utube, and i like your voice and interesting to know your performance more..then searched more, got some list and just click this your new song and u just came out, a bit shocked but i realized that i like your angelic voice and good performance, so i add this your utube, I pray that you will have a good peacefull happy life and also success and become a big singer in the world..please make more a good song..God bless you matt..from Indonesia..🎉🎉
My story to man. I was to scared of what people would say and I let the love of my life walk away. It's been forty years and he's still my only love. I've had other relationships and was somewhat happy but I never had true love agin. I mean the love that wakes you up in the middle of the night to make sure there still beside you. So ALWAYS go with your heart.
Your loss makes me sad. I'm so sorry....It's difficult to find Love for most of the world. Being Gay, makes finding "the one" almost a Herculean task . From the moment I knew I was gay all I've ever wanted is to be someone's other half. After almost 42 years, I believe I'm done.
This song makes me understand how I was. I used to come that gay because I was scared. But now it’s been four years since I come out gay and I’m glad I did so anybody out there who is afraid don’t it be OK and thank you for this song will help millions of people you’re doing a brilliant job and keep going. We all love you.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Ive always loved you no matter what people say your music is beautiful and you as a person count but what a beautiful song and message hope your journey continues as love your music 💖have an incredible voice
