“She's built a wall with her achievements To keep out the question: "Without it, is she worth anything at all?"- this is my favorite line in possibly the whole movie. I’ve never related to anything more and I’m so happy they added this song into the movie!!
Hearing this is like hearing Dear Evan Hansen for the first time again, and having all those emotions hit you full force just like they did then. I am so glad that this song is as incredible nad relatable as it is and I'm so glad that Alanas character is finally getting more of a story of her own just as she's always deserved
This song means so much to me, especially the lines: “Spot the girl who stays in motion Spins so fast so she won't fall She has built a wall of her achievements To keep out the question Without it, is she worth anything at all?” I relate to this so much. My whole life was built off of me being the ‘smart kid’ and as the years go by and my grades drop, it feels like all of it was worth nothing. It makes me feel like if I can’t prove it in my achievements, there is no evidence that I matter at all.
You aren't alone, this was my entire identity from age 9 to 16 Technically what I was, you'd now call depressed, but I wasn't diagnosed until 13. My parents were abusive, mostly emotionally but physically as well. Being the smart kid was the only thing that was worth their attention because they could brag about it to their peers. If I hadn't been the straight A student, I wouldn't have gotten any attention from them at all, like my brother.
@@medearene6822 that's me right now. Ive been always a straight a+ student, that was all i valued abt myself, and now I've started some pretty hard courses and im not doing as well as i would like, and im terrified about my parent's reaction to this, and i've been having so many mental breakdowns and anxiety attacks because not only do i need the grades to impress my mother, i need them to get into uni far away so i can finally escape and i wish i could have someone to talk to abt this,,, but i hope you both do better
it's like we all share the same story and im just happy that im not alone and this song including all the songs that were there in the movie dear evan hansen are just soo good which keeps me going because i feel like a failure at time due to the courses I took knowing is would make it and now it's too hard for me to fail because im afraid of being a disappointment to my parents and let their expectations down :( I don't know how i'll face them if this happens and how will I deal with this ..where would I go and stuff crying myself to bed every night blaming myself that I could've done better or am I going off track and stuff but the reality is im doing more than enough and it's okay if the results take more than the expected time to come but it's going to be all okay one day :)...I wish you all good luck
Just seeing this this comment and all comments that relate just make me so happy, I’m also the one that the “smart kid” and even if I have a B in a class I feel so pressured to get that grade up, and if I don’t I feel like a failure. But this is exactly what the Connor project was for, real or not. It was so people like us ‘the anonymous ones’ can realize that we’re not alone, and that we’re not the only ones hurting, striving to be perfect. *And this movie has caused us to do just that*
Okay, but "So they keep on keeping secrets that they think they have to hide / But what if everybody’s secret is they have that secret side?" is the most Pasek and Paul lyric ever.
I agree, some of her actions in the musical make her really dislikable, but this song is a big part in what makes viewers understand her character in depth
Yes exactly this made me like her so much more and see her less as well… a brat and let us see more about this character and why she did what she did. Especially in the book, idk why but the book made me hate her Edit: don’t mean to sound rude I still love and respect this character :]
Just watched Dear Evan Hansen. I can’t explain to anyone how much this entire production and film mean to me as someone who has always struggled with depression and who now struggles with pretty bad anxiety. Watching Evans character sometimes felt like looking in a mirror and it truly made me feel less alone . I look forward to now watching the musical👀. Although I think I’ll have a hard time watching a performance without Ben Platt… ❤️ thank you for coming to my ted talk
I´m so happy to know that this movie made more people knowing this story. I don´t see it yet, but I look for it to see in the big screen. If you want to see the musical with Ben Platt, maybe search the slime tutorial for dear evan hansen. I wish you the best
I know I saw myself in the movie so many times it's like one of my favorites now. It's just nuts how hlthos song is so true people you didn't even know struggle everyday ... I bey in a high school class of 500 I bet 300 at least are depressed and do what's she said ... They hide it so well... It's so nuts
And reading your comment makes me feel less alone. I feel the EXACT same way. People who haven't seen Dear Evan Hansen, they just don't understand why I like the musical, and why I find comfort in it. They just don't understand anything. But, I try not to mind them. The songs, and the musical, the novel, and the story by itself makes me feel...like a person. Like, I'm understood, and, that, even if people aren't here with me physically, I'm still not alone. I love this feeling. This is the only way I can properly express how I feel. Because I know that there are people who understand...and I just noticed that, from this musical!
I like SZA's rendition but it's so upsetting that there are people that won't hear or even know this exists. This is so much deeper and fills my heart with appreciation, sorrow and respect.
@@Anyathekoala i like sza's version a lot actually but i absolutely adore amandla's more. i just like that both versions exist. Never related more to a song in my life.
Trust me! The movie is so freaking good and also really hits hard! I was sat there trying so hard not to cry! (I saw an early screening if you’re wondering how I already saw it lol)
i really identify with this song, and it’s so good - it has elements of both to break in a glove and disappear, while being it’s own thing and i can’t stop listening to it
Tbh I'm not surprised they cut to break in a glove it wouldn't really serve any purpose in the movie and would probably slow down the progression of the plot
sarahtonin “they keep on keeping secrets that they think they have to hide” idk if it’s intentional but it reminded me of the bridge: “lift her out from all the pain she tells herself she needs to hide”
Wow. Little Rue from The Hunger Games is all grown up now. I love Amandla. Had no idea she could sing too. This is really beautiful. I didn't expect it. I can't wait to see it. I am going to cry.
I lost my mind when I heard this in the theatre. I shout whispered to my bf "THIS IS A NEW SONG" this is so amazing and I love how it brings more depth to her character. Not to mention, its a great song with great representation
This is the song that spoke to me the most, I have struggled with anxiety my whole life. I promise it gets better. Keep pushing through! You can do it!
I love this song because I feel like a lot of people (including myself) feel like they have to act like Evan does in order to actually have anxiety but I feel like that this song shows that you can act normal and still not be okay. And that can be worse than showing it.
@@StupefyAndStuff I did! I got called back twice, and the third time I didn’t. But I think they might cast me! The cast list goes out tomorrow and I’m so nervous
This is a good song, originally I was upset about "Disappear" being cut but they didn't have ghost Connor, so they needed something or someone to help persuade Evan to do the Connor Project, also this song is amazing! Been listening to it on repeat!
Anonymous is such a…. perfect word to use in this context. Think about it…. Being “ anonymous “ is why we love the internet I am just some girl from Washington but only on the internet will I ever admit that I go to bed and and wish that I won’t wake up again. The internet is where we share the deepest pets of us and all we wish we had was that feeling with a friend in real life. This song is just beautiful and is so so relatable and it is original song for the movie and those usually suck but this one works cause it hits the same way disappear does which is the song it is replacing I hope that everyone who watches this movie looks into seeing the original Broadway show or reading the novel
I feel this song and feel you on some levels. We don't know each other but I'm sure your existence is so precious on this planet and I hope you're doing better than 2 years ago :) 3 years ago I had a dark period in my life but now I'm feeling like myself again.
This song, and Alana’s character remind me so much of myself. She is one of the first characters in Dear Evan Hansen that I relate to. I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. So many people are out there faking a smile, pretending everything is okay. Pretending that there is nothing wrong, that you have friends, that you aren’t scared. This song is gonna be on repeat.
"Pretending [...] that you have friends" that hits so hart. I cried for weeks because I had no-one that I really wanted to celebrate my 18th birthday with. I just felt like I should have someone but there just wasn't. In the end I invited some people from scouts but half of the guest were friends of my brother.
I grew up feeling unimportant. I felt like I always have to prove something. I started modeling to prove them Im not ugly, but I still somehow feel anonymous, unimportant and ugly. My achievements are reminders of me being alone.
Hope you find importance in all the people you make happy and the lives you touch. Those who will remember you even when you don't remember them too. Sometimes you never know how important you were to brighten someone's day, even if it's just that they see you wearing their new favourite shirt. Lol. Good luck!
I dont have friends. The closest thing I have to a friend are those IG likes. But those people dont really care about me. For them, Im just another shirtless guy on IG. Nobody really bother to ask how I feel or if Im okay.
Honestly me too , I’ve always faked my smile for people I’ve gotten bullied and it’s just the worst ;this song is a song for us who feel anonymous but we have to try to stick to friends we do have. Just know that “ur not alone”- Evan Hansen
This song is the perfect addition to the musical! ‘What we really need is somebody to see that secret side’ - sooo thankful for my best friend who is totally this for me! We went to see the movie this weekend and it was the most refreshing time and I’m sure it will continue to stir conversations for a long time.
This song is the most relatable song I think I've ever heard. I relate to every single lyrics sung here. Amandla's voice is beautiful! "The anonymous one, noticed by none. The parts we can't tell we carry them well but that doesn't mean they're not heavy" is my favorite lyric.
I love that they made this the reason he goes through with The Connor Project. In the stage version, it seems more self serving... like he convinced himself what he is doing to keep Connor's memory alive makes himself visible/important. This song gives his efforts a farther reaching goal. Also makes it more believable and easier to sympathize with a character who just got way too caught up in a lie he told to make Connor's parents feel better.
I really resonated with this song. I haven’t cried in front of anyone in 5 years, even when 3 of my grandparents died. I instead go into my bathroom and choke out sobs in a towel. Also I am a full time college student that has no time to have fun because I have to watch my autistic brother and niece pretty much all the time. I don’t resent them because of this, I love them. I hate that I have trained myself not to show my emotions because it’s an impossible habit to break. It just feels like there is a dark cloud over me always even when I should be happy. It used to happen in periods, but it’s been constant for 10 months. But my family needs me to be a trooper and keep working. The comment section definitely makes me feel like I’m not alone in these kinds of feelings.
I relate to this so much. I have/had mental health problems, and it's always felt like something I have to hide, and just how dark and deep it goes. I picked myself apart until I started breaking. I didn't even have a name for it until this song. "The parts we can't tell, we carry them well, but that doesn't mean they're not heavy." That's genius. Most people with mental problems find it impossibly hard to talk about, and can keep it hidden easily. But that doesn't mean it's easy on them. To anyone who knows what I'm talking about: You Are Not Alone.
Oh my gosh I was prepared to cry during this movie but I was NOT prepared for this one it really got me 😭 Now I can’t stop listening to it, I missed the songs they took out but if it meant we got this one then I’m okay with that
The ache and pain throughout this song drew me. She really drew me in and kept me connected to the piece. The also added this a very critical point in the movie. It made me more invested. Loved this song. Made it relatable to all and the forced me to dive further into the show. This is truly now the song for the show that we all can draw to. Just how I feel.
This is by far the most truthful song in the film. It is really easy to keep going, when all you think of is keeping things together. Don't be anonymous, there are more than you think.
"They can fake a smile too" you are right! We fake it our lives are all lies. One day I was passing out papers smiling and one of the kids said "How are you so happy all the time? How do you do it?" That was when I realised I wasn't happy all the time. I wasn't happy at all. I love this song so much
the song anonymous ones is a very powerful statement in the movie and as It did give the character more depth it also intensified the movie a bit made it more emotional engaging and I love that about movies. I personally am not upset whith the songs they cut because I think the songs in the movie are very power fully and just as engaging you would have to wach the scenes to truly understand and accept why they cut those specific songs -whith much love to the movie and musical 🎵 🎶❤
Holy shit I'm obsessed with this. I don't think the movie's going to be great but as long as it's given us this masterpiece I guess I forgive it a bit.
Okay, first of all I LOVE that the've added a song for Alana! This really brings her true feelings out and encompasses the whole theme of not being "anonymous" anymore! I also love the song and think it is a great addition to the musical being it has a great track and it definitely sounds like something that could be in Dear Evan Hansen. Though I do agree Amandla's voice is incredible and she has some great potential, I don't know if she'd be right for this song specifically. Her voice is more subtle and sweet and would go better with a song that deals with those attributes, as oppose to this song, which is more strong and belty. With all due respect, I'm not mad, but I would love to see a cover of this song, with a more strong and belty singer. This is just my opinion. I look forward to seeing the movie! Thank you!
Me and my mom have watched Dear Evan Hansen a total of 4 times in the theater and it is always as shockingly touching and relatable as the first time we watched it. Especially with this song.
I had to stop watching the movie halfway through and continue it 30 minutes later because I was in a crying fit after this. I finally found the song that communicated through me.
Yeees! There's this song, and a new Connor solo :) + There used to be a You Will Be Found Reprise during act 2 that is now replaced by a reprise of this
I met an anonymous one once. She was a really popular, charismatic girl at my school who never travelled without her posse. One day, we were talking and she told me the happiest day of her life was when she got prescribed anxiety meds. She said that without them, she wouldn't be here.
I never expected this song, I was so used to the broadway version, but this new addition to the dear evan soundtrack fits so well. It gives Alana more of her character, and damn it hits home with this song.
This song is sooooo good. I'm wasn't familar with Dear Evan Hansen b4 hearing this, but now having looked into it and hearing this, I wanna check it out :)
Anyone else ever feel like no song ever really captured their feelings like so many do for other people? Something was always off but you took what you could get. It was kinda upsetting to me that even though music is a prominent coping mechanism for me, that it doesn't even really understand. Until this song. I don't have any prescriptions nor do I feel a need to overachieve but it's like she's singing to anyone who's ever felt like their pain went absolutely unnoticed by, well, everyone. So, in that way, I finally feel like I have a song that's talking to me, about me. And it makes me oddly happy considering how much this song makes me cry.
I just hope and Pray this October genius finds life's best wonders & mysteries, especially the eternal treasure of what comes after. She's a special one this Amandla, this thinker and traveler.
God I felt like this sometimes... Persecuted and burnt down because I was different. For a year I pretended to be someone I wasn't for friends... and then I met the right people who let me be me. Don't ever change who you are for anyone. It's not worth it. You'll find people who not only accept you for your differences, but love you for it.
I deal with extreme anxiety, depression, and ocd and this song makes me sob because it hurts so much because I always feel like I have to hide my issues everyone thinks I am super confident and happy and funny when I have panick attacks and like sob and stuff
This musical kept me and my bestie from killing ourselves in middle school, just watched the movie today and literally bawled in my seat for so much of it
