Rina Sawayama, Elton John - Chosen Family (Performance Lyric Video) 

Sir Elton, probably: *"yeah this album slaps i simply have to collaborate with her"*

Dedicating this to my parents who adopted me after I lost my Mom when I was 10 in 2005. 🤍

I am a closeted queer 26 yr old somali women from strict religious muslim background (living in UK). I have noone. No one knows my truth & if they did it would be hell. This song gives me hope. I hope someday I have courage to leave, to come out & find my chosen family. To be free!

I just discovered this song and I can’t stop bawling! I was adopted from Korea and don’t look anything like my chosen family, but they chose me and I chose them. This hits home so much! I feel heard and understood so deeply. Thank you for choosing to write music that inspires and uplifts in a world where so many choose to produce darkness. This is much needed TRUTH AND LIGHT!

The fact that she accomplished this just by releasing her debut album…truly an icon

Why more senior artist can’t be like sir elton? He reached a point in his career no one will achieve & he is still supporting newer artists. Truly an icon

つくたべ　から　来ました。 タイミングがいい時に流れ素敵でした🎶

This song just played in Tokyo Olympics closing ceremony. It was soo emotional and beautiful at the same time.Thank you Tokyo for everything! Arigato!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

i just think it’s amazing that elton did this collab without writing a new verse, it shows that he thought this song was perfect as it is, and just wanted a chance to sing it with rina just because he wanted to 😭💖

I just remember a kind of pretentious friend of mine being like "it's crazy younger artists aren't making revolutionary music like elton john and everyone did back in the day" like uh that's not how elton feels speak for yourself

This song is absolutely important to us queer people because her talk about the concept of chosen family. We are constantly rejected by our biological families and hearing that we not need share the same blood or the same surname to welcome each other as family save our lives. And the fact of the Rina is who her is brings representative to many groups that are constantly made invisible.

As a bi person from a religious family, I felt like every word of this song was sung by me. My friends hugged me in this process and helped me to endure, they are my chosen family.

It angers me that she isn't a massive pop star with millions of followers and fans But then again her being this good without all the recognition makes her music just that much more authentic

The concept of chosen family is so important to us queer people. A lot of us have been rejected by our biological families, and find comfort in our friends, or chosen family. To have Elton John, an honored member of the lgbt community is so moving to see.

The way that Elton looks at Rina, is just pride. It looks like like he looks at her with pride, appreciation, motivating her to move forward as the next generation and be herself. This is so profoundly important. Thank you Elton, for everything you've done for us. Thank you Rina, for making music that speaks to us 🌈 people and for being who you are.

作りたい女　食べたい女のドラマでこの曲を知りました。とても良い曲です。

rina is saving 2021 just like she saved 2020

I am gay. I am from a rural area of India and I'm scared to come out to my family till I'm old enough to have a job so that I can be on my own. This song and the people in this comment section gives me hope that if I am rejected by my birth parents I can still belong to someone... somewhere. Sorry for my broken English. Thank you Rina...for everything,for being the beacon,for choosing me to be a part of your family. You are one of the few people I look up to...you are one of the reason I dare to create something,no matter how much miniscule or insignificant. I can't wait to meet you,to touch you,to dance with you! If you can, please add India to your world tour list. Edit: Happy pride month everyone 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🌈🌈 It's the first time I'm wishing anyone...it was also the first time someone wished me! So it's really special to me🤗🤗🤗💐💐💐

日本人として誇りに思う。こんな偉大な方と一緒に笑顔で歌って頂けるなんて幸せですし本当に嬉しいです。お二人ともありがとうございます。歌って本当に国境を越えるんですね… 英語が全然分からないのに… ありがとう。

imagine being gay in a muslim family in malaysia! i identify with this song so closely and thanks to my friends who are my chosen family 😢😢😢

holy shit rina’s voice here just got fuller than the original version i am once again BLOWN AWAY

I feel so privileged to witness Rina's career skyrocket. She is brilliant and deserves every moment of this. Thank you for your art and sincerity

I love that Elton is giving attention to Rina even though she isn’t a huge name yet he just cares about her talent it’s super cool

..i need to be honest right now. for someone that prides himself on pop culture I never knew this woman existed and randomly I came across this song. and I absolutely lost it. her voice is something special. and the second Elton started singing, I lost it. this woman is incredible. and Elton, you are the epitome of class and the epitome of a hard worker. I've lost 15 loved ones and four short years and seven the last one and a half. two of my best friends are gone. my ex who was only 26 died of COVID. and my best friend here in Chicago was murdered down the block from me. no one understands and I am having the worst day of my life every single day of my life and very rarely will music hit me so hard. this song is incredible. the lyrics scene so beautiful and simple but this is a perfect example of how you can have whatever lyrics you want in a song but these two together are a gift from God. I feel their love I feel their protection and I feel their experience. this woman is absolutely incredible and I cannot wait to hear more of her music. and Elton....you took my breath away. you absolutely took my breath away. also I don't usually read comments but I did for some reason, and it's so good to see so many of you guys being kind because so many people in this world are not and I'm just here to let you all know that you all f****** rock, there's very few that can understand my pain and grief and this entire song and thread changed my day but perhaps it's going to last longer than that. I can't wait to listen to this over and over and I can't wait to go to my two best friends Graves and play them this song. xoxoxo. be safe.💛

It baffles me that Rina isn't yet a giant star. She deserves it, more than a lot of people that we see topping the charts right now

middle school me was OBSESSED with elton john and now adult me is OBSESSED with rina sawayama. it's all come full circle

こんなに素敵な曲があったなんて！ 何度聴いても胸を打たれます 二人のハーモニーはさることながら、リナサワヤマさんの歌唱力に感動しました！

ラジオから流れていて好きになりました!素敵な愛の溢れ方だなぁ～と感動の歌詞ですね❤

This is literally my dream collab. I just know I'm going to have this song stuck for a long.

Grammys 2022 - Best pop duo/group performance.

Elton John is a legend! Holding the hands of upcoming artists. So heartwarming....and hey, this piece is one of the greatest to be released this century. I love....we don't have to be related to relate

東京の空にあなたの歌が流れて来ました。ありがとう。

Let's be honest, Elton doing a collab with Rina is him trying to say "GET HER FAMOUS !!!"

I love how Rina collaborated with her fans!!🥰

I usually don't listen to songs like this, but this particular song made me feel a different way. It made me feel special and loved. The concept is so unique and astounding. The lyrics are so comforting and nice. Overall, it's just an amazing, unique and special song!

Queer people find our own family most of the time, and it makes me happy others know how it feels

If I were 20 years younger I'd be saying 'I can't believe Rina invented duets' right about now.

I’m warning y’all: get tissues. this really hit on another level damn

That second "your are" by Elton sounded like it was directed toward Rina and my heart exploded.

i met my chosen family yesterday. i attended rina's concert and was surrounded by a whole crowd of pretty queer people and it made me feel so safe and happy. we cried together when she sang send my love to john and screamed together to this hell. thank you rina for writing this song and making this possible for us to meet, this family

Elton's voice has never sounded better! He is the King!

Straight 42 year old here. Many LGBT+ angels have been in my life, showing me how to be true to myself. Thank you. I love you. You are my chosen family.

What a voice she has!

Japan: plays this song in the Olympic closing ceremony Also Japan: doesn't allow same sex marriage or allow marriage with different surnames

My friend of 8 years died and today was his funeral.A very good friend sent me this and life just makes sense. Love your friends

At first I thought Elton was just going to be there to play piano and look pretty but when he started singing the second verse... goosebumps.

2年前、初めてテレビで聴いて 英語全く分からないですが 鳥肌が止まらなかったです！ それから定期的に聴きに来てます。 活躍、楽しみにしています！

This song 🎵 makes me think of how I met my husband as a single mom with an 8-yr old daughter. He loves her as his own but they don’t share the same genes or surname 🥰

This should help give her the recognition that she deserves. It was shocking that her brilliant debut album didn't chart in the UK last year.

This is gorgeous. Sir Elton John killing as usual. He supported Hikaru Utada back when she debuted outside of japan and now he is supporting Rina...he knows real talent.

To all of you are struggling with who you are. I love you all. You can find the strength within.

オリンピック閉会式の最後に流れていた曲ですね！

As a gay person from Indonesia, and my parents are religious person and they didn't accept me for who I am. This song is my motivation

elton showing taste by supporting our pop queens rina and dua!

Everytime Elton John performs with another artist now. I always imagine what the song would sound like with his 1970s voice

I love watching her grow as a small artist. I hope someday I'm still here to witness her become one of the most successful woman in music industry - because it is what she deserves.

Y’all I’m actually crying😭😭 imma tell my kids this was the president and the first gentleman singing at their inauguration 😌🤝

Every song brings happy tears now.

Damn i really respect Elton John, despite being almost close to retirement he still collabs and gives the chances to shine to new artists, also is good seeing Rina getting recognition she deserves it

You know someone’s talented when Elton John wants to duet he knows talent when he sees it

i think it's awesome rina's supporting smaller artists 🥰

So gagged to hear this song played at the end of the ceremony! RECOGNITION well deserved!

Thank you Rina Sawayama and Sir Elton John for this beautiful collaboration!

no bc this is a cultural reset. got goosebumps EVERYWHERE

This could’ve been an amazing song for an animated movie; should be nominated in my opinion for a Grammy if not an Oscar.

her vocal control is incredible i adore her

Why am I just now finding this. It’s so beautiful. I’m sobbing so hard. Beautiful.

It's a pretty noble gesture from the Sir to promote young artists he like. He has reached everything in his over 50 years of career and he's still open to new and fresh music. Uses his worldwide fame to support less known musicians. Love him for that

今年、自分が、初めて知った、リナ・サワヤマが、 一世代離れた、我らがスーパースター、サー・エルトン・ジョンと一緒に、 リナの曲を演っているという驚きと感動は、言葉では言い表せない。

This comments section is genuinely bringing tears to my eyes I love you all and I'm so happy you find comfort in Rina's words I hope you find peace and happiness wherever you are

I just heard this song for the first time last night by a youth group and it truly touched my heart. I searched for it and found Elton John and Rina. Such a beautiful message. I am married to my best friend for 32 years. When we met I was a young single mom of 2. Now we have 4 children, 2 daughters in love, a future son in love and 6 incredible grandchildren. I feel this message is so important for us to really make others feel included, seen and loved. Life gets hard and messy but we are all in this together!

Cried throughout watching this. It's amazing to have our queer elders supporting us like this. Thank you, Rina and Elton. Big love

I am so happy that Rina has been FINALLY accepted as a nominee for music awards in UK and I am so touched by your collab with Elton John. Beautiful lyrics..... I was truly moved.

I can't help stopping crying when I watch her sing this song. The lyrics actually tells us how hard she has gone through in her life so far.

A quote goes like this: "There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family." 🥰

the fact that elton does colabs with rising stars just adds to how iconic that man is.

a duet with ELTON JOHN? with only a DEBUT ALBUM!? Rina girl... I can't wait to see what the future holds for you!

引き込まれてしまいました。心を奪われる感覚。

I lost a friend at the end of last year. We had so much in common like being depressingly closeted and listening to rina. This song version makes me wish I could still talk to her ❤️ my chosen family

This is going to make me cry, I know it. This song already makes me choke up

This reminds me of her being excluded from the Brit awards, even though she's obviously British... she's come so far in her career. And literally changed the industry!

That's it, I'm having this played at my wedding

Elton’s level of class and ability to work with new and seasoned artists is amazing. He is one of a kind! Humble and happiness 💗

I can't believe Elton's in his 70s. Still knocking it out of the park. A great collab.

TO MY FELLOW LGBT+ MEMBERS TRAPPED IN A TOXIC FAMILY: HOLD ON, YOURE NOT ALONE. I SEE YOU, I AM HERE WITH YOU ❤️

My own family was never too kind to me, and were outwardly hostile to the queer community. I thought it would always be like that but then I met my first real friends. One of them specifically was very kind, having run away from home themselves. And they sorted adopted me. I see them as my big sister and they see me as their little sister. And its the first time being called a part of a family has felt good.

that one word change from "we've been going through the same thing" to "we've been going through the same PAIN" speaks volumes. You can tell it was likely Elton John's idea. He knows from years of experience that the thing that bonds us together is understanding each other's traumas. I love how this became a conversation between a reverred member of the community and an up and coming icon our community. It's so meaningful.

Sending Big love to my mumma Carol who took me in after my family disowned me at 15. She is love personified and the reason I’ve got to where I am today. Thank you Rina for giving us this gift 😭❤️

Seeing the impact music has on an entire community is incredible. Talking about chosen family is very important, as it is a nucleus that involves a lot of love. ❤❤❤

She has a magnificent voice!! And if lots of today's "artists" had just a pinky finger of Elton's talent, they would truly be artists!!

As an adopted child , I couldn’t related more to that song. Same blood doesn’t make a family , thank you for saying this out loud. All my love.

We know that Gaga loves and keeps up with Elton, so here's me hoping that she hears this somewhere along the line

Amazing duet with beautiful song ❤

Such a powerful song 🥺.

If she doesn't have a chart topping hit soon, I am gonna lose my faith on the music industry.

THE PIANO AND THE OUTFIT AND THE VOCALS ICONIC

Oh my God I think I'm going to cry! These lyrics are shooting straight to my heart 😭😭😭

Goosebumps, falling tears, a snotty nose, and a full heart. I can't stop listening to this on repeat. Blown away.

Sir Elton John has always had an eye for talent. So the fact that he's performing here with Rina says a lot about her talent and musicianship. Main Pop Girl on the rise 👑

My sister and I are both adopted and this really emotionally hit. This is an amazing message that is really not said often enough. Thanks to Rina and Elton for this beautiful song 💜