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

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  • Rina Sawayama - 'Chosen Family' with Elton John
    Out Now: rinasawayama.ffm.to/eltonchos...
    Lyrics:
    Where do I belong?
    Tell me your story and I'll tell you mine
    I'm all ears, take your time, we got all night
    Show me the rivers crossed, the mountains scaled
    Show me who made you walk all the way here
    Settle down, put your bags down
    (Ooh) You're alright now
    We don't need to be related to relate
    We don't need to share genes or a surname
    You are
    You are
    My chosen
    Chosen family
    So what if we don't look the same?
    We been going through the same thing
    You are
    You are
    My chosen
    Chosen family
    Hand me a pen and I'll rewrite the pain
    When you're ready, we'll turn the page together
    Open a bottle, it's time we celebrate
    Who you were, who you are
    We're one and the same, yeah, yeah
    We don't need to be related to relate
    We don't need to share genes or a surname
    You are
    You are
    My chosen
    Chosen family
    So what if we don't look the same?
    We been going through the same thing
    You are
    You are
    My chosen
    Chosen family
    I, I chose you
    You chose me
    I chose
    (Chosen family)
    I chose you
    You chose me
    We're alright now
    We don't need to be related to relate
    We don't need to share genes or a surname
    You are
    You are
    My chosen
    Chosen family
    So what if we don't look the same?
    We been going through the same thing
    You are
    You are
    My chosen
    Chosen family
    We don't need to be related to relate
    We don't need to share genes or a surname
    You are
    You are
    My chosen
    Chosen family
    So what if we don't look the same?
    We been going through the same thing
    You are
    You are
    My chosen
    Chosen family
    vevo.ly/mynwTh

КОМЕНТАРІ • 3,5 тис.

  • @liveinyouralterlife7708
    @liveinyouralterlife7708 3 роки тому +6919

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

    • @stepanhybl9017
      @stepanhybl9017 3 роки тому +151

      like gaga she will be HUGE

    • @annabelle746
      @annabelle746 3 роки тому +56

      Isn't SAWAYAMA her second album? Or is RINA just an EP?

    • @amyfolkard2210
      @amyfolkard2210 3 роки тому +138

      @@annabelle746 RINA's an EP! Though it's almost album length lol

    • @valkyriah56
      @valkyriah56 3 роки тому +97

      @@stepanhybl9017 I really believe she is gonna have the career like gaga. maybe even bigger cause her style just appeals to so many different people

    • @annabelle746
      @annabelle746 3 роки тому +50

      @Jean Gabriel Dias. I wish Mercury Prize Awards had changed their eligibility rules. Winning one has always been a dream of hers I think, and she couldn’t even be considered. (Side note: I know _why_ she wasn’t considered, but permanent residents who grew up in the UK like Rina did should definitely be eligible.)

  • @pleasegivemeausername
    @pleasegivemeausername 3 роки тому +7933

    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

    • @socorroqueiroz5754
      @socorroqueiroz5754 3 роки тому +216

      he's definelly a idol

    • @pleasegivemeausername
      @pleasegivemeausername 3 роки тому +202

      @@socorroqueiroz5754 he sure is! We are lucky that he is still alive & active

    • @Waknoodle
      @Waknoodle 3 роки тому +96

      Because he the greatest living musical artist today. Sincerely, Giant Elton Fan

    • @helliot666
      @helliot666 3 роки тому +61

      Well, maybe because when someone else, I don't know... like one of the biggest selling female pop stars do it, media and "fans" call her desperate and a cash grab.

    • @pleasegivemeausername
      @pleasegivemeausername 3 роки тому +166

      @@helliot666 now thats a point, but I won’t call Elton no where *previliged* just because he is a male, god knows how much he suffered to pave the way for LGBTQ+ artists

  • @blackandpurpledreamss
    @blackandpurpledreamss 2 роки тому +1328

    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!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

    • @Alberrtinee
      @Alberrtinee 2 роки тому +1

      @@rootsOfMadness15 ???? Nadie te preguntó AJAJSJFJC

    • @stuckintheswamp5920
      @stuckintheswamp5920 2 роки тому +64

      But actually in japan, gay marriage and couple in law having different surname are not allowed. Moreover lgbtq rights are not respected compared with UK and government don't try to improve this situation at all. I as a japanese felt that was just irony and this song was just comsumed.

    • @sam-dz4sj
      @sam-dz4sj 2 роки тому +45

      @@stuckintheswamp5920 I think the reason why this song was played in closing ceremony was to symbolise people with different colour and different background can come together to this greatest rally in the world. Just my guess 😅

    • @crozzxj8556
      @crozzxj8556 2 роки тому +5

      IKR! I was looking for this song too! Thank god i finally found it after listening to it at tokyo closing ceremony.

    • @rachelar
      @rachelar Рік тому +4

      Isn't she British? Japan govt is really backward on so many issues like gay rights, no immigrants rights, denial of war crimes worse than Nazis, etc

  • @camillacabral6193
    @camillacabral6193 2 роки тому +211

    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.

    • @daughter_of_hades5312
      @daughter_of_hades5312 2 роки тому +3

      Same here. Glad you have people out there who care for u😊

    • @SB-iy9vn
      @SB-iy9vn Рік тому

      Strangers who lie to your face
      Wave you around ike a medal
      As the "bi friend " the one they "saved"
      All of it fake

  • @madowl-hatter799
    @madowl-hatter799 3 роки тому +1981

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

    • @Luncea28
      @Luncea28 3 роки тому +116

      That is pretty much exactly what he said in a New York Times article released today. :)

    • @madowl-hatter799
      @madowl-hatter799 3 роки тому +57

      @@Luncea28 i just knew it that he's a sawayama stan

    • @larey9484
      @larey9484 3 роки тому +18

      He's also collaborated with Bright Light Bright Light a lot as well. Anyone who enjoys Rina should check out BLx2 as well - you won't be disappointed

    • @user-jr3fz3xg5q
      @user-jr3fz3xg5q 3 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/QQ33Pg1-I0U/v-deo.html

    • @cainthings
      @cainthings 3 роки тому +10

      AS HE SHOULD

  • @dearkhomotjo
    @dearkhomotjo 3 роки тому +3629

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

    • @jackainsleybrincat1960
      @jackainsleybrincat1960 3 роки тому +99

      What a beautiful, sentimental dedication, your parents are lucky to have you 💖

    • @euq8
      @euq8 3 роки тому +43

      thats beautiful

    • @Tiolimao
      @Tiolimao 3 роки тому +13

      Omg so cutee 🥺

    • @ExeKoiv
      @ExeKoiv 3 роки тому +9

      omg 😭😭🤧🤧

    • @ari8119
      @ari8119 3 роки тому +14

      no bc i was already crying a lot while listening and then i saw ur comment and sobbed even more 😭😭😭

  • @dragonslayerxxp
    @dragonslayerxxp Рік тому +129

    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!

    • @SB-iy9vn
      @SB-iy9vn Рік тому

      It is haram do you want to be Associated with such Craziness

    • @aeldrin
      @aeldrin 11 місяців тому +10

      I might be halfway around the world, but I assure you, you have us. Sister.

    • @finlybenyunes8385
      @finlybenyunes8385 11 місяців тому +5

      @@SB-iy9vn Do you honestly think the God who made all of us is crazy? If anything is "haram" that is!

    • @sirstamfordraffles6557
      @sirstamfordraffles6557 11 місяців тому +1

      @@SB-iy9vn
      You are haram, my friend lol. God’s creation is perfect. Saying otherwise is you criticising God, which is not okay.

    • @sirstamfordraffles6557
      @sirstamfordraffles6557 11 місяців тому +7

      You’re always welcome, my fellow human being and queer!
      Endure until you can be yourself! ✨🌈🔥

  • @kamsamnedah
    @kamsamnedah 2 роки тому +380

    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!

    • @jasmynkorb
      @jasmynkorb 3 місяці тому +2

      What an amazing song. We celebrate it here in South Africa❤😊

  • @Lia-dm3cm
    @Lia-dm3cm 3 роки тому +1873

    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

    • @amydancer78
      @amydancer78 3 роки тому +148

      the only reason people don’t think it’s revolutionary yet is bc it hasn’t had longevity like no duh the song came out last year. ppl are haters

    • @user-jr3fz3xg5q
      @user-jr3fz3xg5q 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/QQ33Pg1-I0U/v-deo.html

    • @AngelaPrue
      @AngelaPrue 3 роки тому +5

      I think we have the same friend :D

    • @eee9266
      @eee9266 3 роки тому +70

      @@amydancer78 right. There was so much revolutionary music in the 2010s, we just don’t know it yet because it’s still relatively new. Classics aren’t classics until they’ve aged a bit

    • @tessa3832
      @tessa3832 3 роки тому +7

      It's not the longevity of their songs, it's just that people right now are more into shitty lyrics and basic melodies. Revolutionary music isn't popular because of what I just mentioned.

  • @upbeatmusic8660
    @upbeatmusic8660 3 роки тому +3499

    rina is saving 2021 just like she saved 2020

  • @deboralima3023
    @deboralima3023 2 роки тому +627

    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.

    • @mkshannon3
      @mkshannon3 2 роки тому +15

      And people with step children

    • @animefallenangel
      @animefallenangel Рік тому +22

      And people who came from abusive households who found familial love elsewhere.

    • @SB-iy9vn
      @SB-iy9vn Рік тому

      @@mkshannon3 but you need to find people that are strangers giving you a very fake world

    • @juliastanley23
      @juliastanley23 Рік тому +1

      Thank you for this comment. The need for chosen family is more important than ever!

    • @anneconyers-hom4172
      @anneconyers-hom4172 Рік тому +4

      It's also beautiful for adoptees, who may never know even the name(s) of their bio-parents. LOVE IS LOVE, AND IT'S ALL THERE IS, AND ALL THAT'S IMPORTANT.

  • @mhaliza8594
    @mhaliza8594 3 роки тому +293

    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 😢😢😢

    • @DerZentrierer
      @DerZentrierer 3 роки тому +9

      Stay strong ✌🏼

    • @kambingterhebat
      @kambingterhebat 3 роки тому +15

      ME TOO!!! so nice to find another lgbtq+ muslim malaysian :0 it makes me feel less alone,,, we’ll make it through, we’ll just have to stay strong!! sending love from an lgbtq+ malaysian to another ❤️

    • @Emi-km9tc
      @Emi-km9tc 3 роки тому +7

      Stay strong sweetheart
      You’re days of happiness and freedom will come ❤️
      Love you ❤️❤️❤️

    • @pinocchio9644
      @pinocchio9644 2 роки тому +3

      Same here. Crying in tears listening to this song.

    • @bamboobuzz4248
      @bamboobuzz4248 2 роки тому +1

      Jangan risau… ramai ‘ahli keluarga’ sokong adik!

  • @susie8799
    @susie8799 3 роки тому +2158

    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.

    • @ashleyh9421
      @ashleyh9421 3 роки тому +40

      I grew up in a rural area in a very conservative family. I never felt like I was a part of a family until I moved out to a more urban area and was able to just be me. I really wish the world could just except that we are all people. Not genders, race, gay, straight. We all want the same thing in life, which is love and happiness.

    • @newmoon7661
      @newmoon7661 3 роки тому +30

      Rina is pansexual as well

    • @cristinasantos6591
      @cristinasantos6591 3 роки тому +3

      @@newmoon7661 x

    • @mrskv1851
      @mrskv1851 3 роки тому +3

      Elton is the best ♡

    • @FernandaNunes1
      @FernandaNunes1 3 роки тому +4

      This is love in its pure form! Wish you all good things world could give to you!

  • @somethung8188
    @somethung8188 3 роки тому +1163

    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

    • @foxfire5092
      @foxfire5092 3 роки тому +5

      You put it in words

    • @socorroqueiroz5754
      @socorroqueiroz5754 3 роки тому +4

      Right?

    • @cainthings
      @cainthings 3 роки тому +35

      @Dolanlintu But the smaller she is, the less respect she will have in the industry.

    • @Selenielka
      @Selenielka 3 роки тому +95

      Gaining popularity doesn't suddenly take away someone's authenticity. Her music deserves to be heard, her art deserves to be appreciated by more people. She deserves to be rewarded for her efforts.

    • @somethung8188
      @somethung8188 3 роки тому +9

      @@Selenielka I know, but it feels more authentic that she isn't pumping out trash pop music as a get-famous quick scheme but rather she's taking her time and making art even if it isn't recognized as much as it should be. You feel me? Even since sleeping in waking days shes been making bops

  • @izzya7703
    @izzya7703 Рік тому +58

    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.

    • @TheQwuilleran
      @TheQwuilleran 7 днів тому +1

      speaking of Pride, Happy 🏳️‍🌈 Month

  • @user-pw3xn7vk6m
    @user-pw3xn7vk6m 4 місяці тому +14

    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🎶

  • @sayakhalder8601
    @sayakhalder8601 3 роки тому +3502

    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🤗🤗🤗💐💐💐

    • @BahamaWynters
      @BahamaWynters 3 роки тому +164

      Your English is not broken. Isn't Rina wonderful. Embrace your life and share it with people who are kind in thoughts, words and deeds. Musical anthems are essential. Continue to dare while remaining safe. Members of the same family seldom grow up under the same roof.

    • @sayakhalder8601
      @sayakhalder8601 3 роки тому +46

      @@BahamaWynters Thank you for your kind words!

    • @davidbarbour4544
      @davidbarbour4544 3 роки тому +56

      You might find your family surprise you. But there are gay people everywhere in the world with whom you share something in common and can make a new or hopefully additional family. You'll be ok. x

    • @sayakhalder8601
      @sayakhalder8601 3 роки тому +24

      @@davidbarbour4544 thanks for the good words brother... I'm too hoping they would take me as I am. Please stay safe ! Sending you hugs from the other side of the world🤗🤗🤗

    • @ferventfei
      @ferventfei 3 роки тому +53

      as someone who is also from a country where most people are homophobic, i feel your pain and you are not alone. there is always hope

  • @meghanallison5580
    @meghanallison5580 3 роки тому +653

    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 😭💖

    • @user-jr3fz3xg5q
      @user-jr3fz3xg5q 3 роки тому

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    • @garystaley4414
      @garystaley4414 3 роки тому +2

      He doesn’t write lyrics so wouldn’t have written another verse regardless. He’s a great champion of emerging talent and I doubt would have imposed himself on someone else’s work. Thank God for Elton John!!

  • @biggnome4653
    @biggnome4653 3 роки тому +57

    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

  • @rosemaeryamaryllis3482
    @rosemaeryamaryllis3482 3 роки тому +13

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

  • @nicoleisasupreme
    @nicoleisasupreme 3 роки тому +728

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

    • @user-jr3fz3xg5q
      @user-jr3fz3xg5q 3 роки тому

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    • @alexkx8599
      @alexkx8599 3 роки тому

      Are you saying that there is another earlier version with just her doing it?

    • @nicoleisasupreme
      @nicoleisasupreme 3 роки тому +8

      @@alexkx8599 i mean the original recording in her album 😅

    • @m.natureboy
      @m.natureboy 3 роки тому

      YES EXACTLY

  • @somethung8188
    @somethung8188 3 роки тому +987

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

    • @sofiarodriguez6768
      @sofiarodriguez6768 3 роки тому +177

      100% a year or so ago he fanboyed over her in a live and told everyone to go support her. He literally said her debut album is his favorite album of the year and that there's only a few people who are that amazing on the first try, that talent recognizes talent and that she was something to behold. He's been on the get her famous train for a while and I highly highly respect him for it.

    • @Nelson-lm5ik
      @Nelson-lm5ik 3 роки тому +57

      He literally share Rina's album in his instagram multiple times haha. Hes doing god works!!

    • @flowerofthesouth
      @flowerofthesouth 3 роки тому +9

      Give her time she definitely will!! :)

    • @somethung8188
      @somethung8188 3 роки тому +8

      ​@@flowerofthesouth i be praying for it lmao rina is amazing

    • @sailingsam3815
      @sailingsam3815 3 роки тому +6

      Elton did a great service to pop music...

  • @fairyofshampoo4670
    @fairyofshampoo4670 Рік тому +14

    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

  • @OfficialTigerino
    @OfficialTigerino 2 роки тому +78

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

    • @DMarinari
      @DMarinari 2 роки тому +12

      Same sex marriage in Japan is just a matter of time - I read more than 75% of population support it and there is an international pressure for it.

    • @katharynemartins8320
      @katharynemartins8320 2 роки тому +4

      Same sex marriage in Japan is just a matter of time,soon it would be legalized,since most of the population approves it.

    • @SB-iy9vn
      @SB-iy9vn Рік тому

      Will never happen

  • @kaykaysamuel650
    @kaykaysamuel650 3 роки тому +495

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

  • @MrChanpaul
    @MrChanpaul 3 роки тому +513

    Grammys 2022 - Best pop duo/group performance.

  • @ainecobain8495
    @ainecobain8495 2 роки тому +67

    What a voice she has!

  • @zephkivungi1811
    @zephkivungi1811 3 роки тому +134

    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

  • @FauxieDaoJia
    @FauxieDaoJia 3 роки тому +689

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

  • @MoosePancakes
    @MoosePancakes 3 роки тому +974

    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

    • @danielapardo9776
      @danielapardo9776 3 роки тому +13

      Right? I just wished I got in the train with RINA, but SAWAYAMA was a masterpiece. She is so talented, a true artist.

    • @laetitiapohl138
      @laetitiapohl138 3 роки тому

      Agreed!!!

    • @daimy8504
      @daimy8504 3 роки тому

      @@danielapardo9776 omg same! We're still here very early in her career tho ;)

    • @user-jr3fz3xg5q
      @user-jr3fz3xg5q 3 роки тому

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    • @jorgeescudero5034
      @jorgeescudero5034 3 роки тому

      @@daimy8504 well... Early like, her first songs were released like 6 years ago.

  • @POLSKAH
    @POLSKAH 2 роки тому +71

    ..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.💛

  • @addytion8637
    @addytion8637 3 роки тому +319

    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!

    • @cindyballard9471
      @cindyballard9471 2 роки тому +5

      I'm glad this helped you feel some love. Who doesn't need THAT?!

    • @netfun8087
      @netfun8087 Рік тому

      I think you’re exactly right. The songs beauty comes from a very simple honest tenderness.

  • @ac25mp
    @ac25mp 3 роки тому +733

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

    • @branbuckley
      @branbuckley 3 роки тому +11

      Omg lets be friends 🥺

    • @allanvargastomas3493
      @allanvargastomas3493 3 роки тому +8

      WE DON'T NEED TO BE RELATED TO RELATE

    • @cainthings
      @cainthings 3 роки тому +7

      @@allanvargastomas3493 WE DON'T NEED TO SHARE GENES OR A SURNAME

    • @ac25mp
      @ac25mp 3 роки тому +4

      @@branbuckley hi!! 💓

    • @ac25mp
      @ac25mp 3 роки тому +5

      @@cainthings YOU ARE, YOU ARE MY CHOSEN, CHOSEN FAMILY

  • @GabrielRodrigues66
    @GabrielRodrigues66 3 роки тому +307

    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

  • @user-pz4ck6hs7i
    @user-pz4ck6hs7i 4 місяці тому +27

    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。

  • @roselimichelon3359
    @roselimichelon3359 3 роки тому +297

    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.

    • @FastMisanthrop
      @FastMisanthrop 3 роки тому +18

      thank you for leaving this comment, it lead me to check out Hikaru Utada's music as I had never heard of her before and so far I really like it 😄

    • @roselimichelon3359
      @roselimichelon3359 3 роки тому +9

      @@FastMisanthrop utada is a GENIUS. Just listen to her albums...i would recommend to start from deep river her first great body of work. Ultra blue is my favorite utada record.

    • @JoeCasanovax
      @JoeCasanovax 3 роки тому +9

      @@FastMisanthrop when RINA came out, Rina went on a small online radio show and I remember she played Automatic by Utada Hikaru and talked about what an inspiration she was.
      Heart Station and Fantome are masterpieces

    • @FastMisanthrop
      @FastMisanthrop 3 роки тому +1

      @@roselimichelon3359 thank you for the recommendations, much appreciated 🙏🏻

    • @FastMisanthrop
      @FastMisanthrop 3 роки тому +1

      @@JoeCasanovax thank you for sharing this👀🙏🏻 I'll look into it 😄

  • @AndrewCCleverley
    @AndrewCCleverley 3 роки тому +383

    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.

    • @dosenwurst101
      @dosenwurst101 3 роки тому +6

      Same. I think this is the best collaboration Elton did in the past years. He sounds and looks amazing. He should share this on his UA-cam Channel to get more attention to Rina, she deserves it.

    • @taeblends
      @taeblends 3 роки тому +1

      Damn spoiler lol xDD I had just started the song

  • @user-qy7ht2vq9w
    @user-qy7ht2vq9w 4 місяці тому +9

    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❤

  • @winkyantonio3226
    @winkyantonio3226 3 місяці тому +4

    Amazing duet with beautiful song ❤

  • @mohammadchaban1298
    @mohammadchaban1298 3 роки тому +348

    I love how Rina collaborated with her fans!!🥰

  • @terrynicholson6381
    @terrynicholson6381 3 роки тому +677

    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

    • @rudicandaza3692
      @rudicandaza3692 3 роки тому +24

      I'm sorry for your loss.

    • @user-jr3fz3xg5q
      @user-jr3fz3xg5q 3 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/QQ33Pg1-I0U/v-deo.html

    • @RM-lj8bv
      @RM-lj8bv 3 роки тому +17

      Sorry for your loss. I have had a similar loss 4 years ago. My twin brother from Suicide and Music very much does help get through the pain. STAY STRONG.

    • @shereighties
      @shereighties 3 роки тому +3

      Deep condolences. Hope you'll get better in the right time. :')

    • @mickeywalker-irishcob
      @mickeywalker-irishcob 3 роки тому +2

      So very sorry! You are in my family in this moment xxx

  • @masu11.7.9
    @masu11.7.9 4 місяці тому +5

    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!

  • @aidenchan
    @aidenchan 2 роки тому +13

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

  • @Douglas-qg3vy
    @Douglas-qg3vy 3 роки тому +907

    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.

    • @rhyleswoon3255
      @rhyleswoon3255 3 роки тому +31

      I hope more people would be as accepting as you in the nearest future

    • @legorahma
      @legorahma 2 роки тому +13

      i love you douglas

    • @dosenwurst101
      @dosenwurst101 2 роки тому +9

      Beautiful words in a time where the general hate seems to get more and more again. Sending love from Germany

    • @austinartlaw
      @austinartlaw 2 роки тому +6

      This is an incredibly moving statement. Wishing you all the best.

    • @Douglas-qg3vy
      @Douglas-qg3vy 2 роки тому +2

      @@austinartlaw Wishing you the same, my friend.

  • @hmredacted2123
    @hmredacted2123 3 роки тому +776

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

    • @p1ppo
      @p1ppo 3 роки тому +122

      exactly she has such a giant heart for doing this 🥺

    • @lilyberry6167
      @lilyberry6167 3 роки тому +26

      HAHAHAHAHAHAH Elton John "smaller"? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHA

    • @lilyberry6167
      @lilyberry6167 3 роки тому +4

      @@p1ppo How old are Both?

    • @kaleseeds1
      @kaleseeds1 3 роки тому +209

      @@lilyberry6167 sir the joke went over your head

    • @teddyeatspudding
      @teddyeatspudding 3 роки тому +129

      @@lilyberry6167 there's always that one person who doesn't understand the joke

  • @shariwalker2964
    @shariwalker2964 3 роки тому +18

    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 🥰

  • @AmabilisDentalClinic
    @AmabilisDentalClinic 7 місяців тому +3

    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.

  • @DD-hb9gr
    @DD-hb9gr 3 роки тому +256

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

  • @serotoren
    @serotoren 3 роки тому +608

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

  • @thatonerandominternetdingu736
    @thatonerandominternetdingu736 4 місяці тому +4

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

  • @hunniepie6380
    @hunniepie6380 3 роки тому +9

    her vocal control is incredible i adore her

  • @BrieFee
    @BrieFee 3 роки тому +160

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

  • @pedrotheone
    @pedrotheone 3 роки тому +261

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

    • @komergrowl7963
      @komergrowl7963 3 роки тому +8

      Glad you like it. Have you listened to any of Elton's 70's material?

    • @rzrbckmz23
      @rzrbckmz23 3 роки тому +3

      I'm a huge EJ fan but his voice isn't close to what it was in the 70s and 80s and even the 90s. He can't hit the higher notes anymore and his voice is just a little too deep for me. He just doesn't have the range anymore. the guy is in his 70s so I understand it. Very nice song and Rina is really good.

    • @komergrowl7963
      @komergrowl7963 3 роки тому

      @@rzrbckmz23 agree on all counts

    • @satyabratamishra4670
      @satyabratamishra4670 3 місяці тому

      @@rzrbckmz23he can hit the high notes tho listen to any performance of im still standing from 2023 especially his last show in stockholm or even glastonbury. he sings all his songs in original key except 2. i mean levon from grand rapids 2022 is full of very high a4 notes in head voice. he frequently sings and hits high head voice notes like g4s and a4s and even sometimes falsetto notes like c5s like one example would also be the same grand rapids performance

  • @jamescavaliere8306
    @jamescavaliere8306 Рік тому +8

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

  • @kelseyfitzgerald9365
    @kelseyfitzgerald9365 Рік тому +5

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

  • @abbiegoldstone4516
    @abbiegoldstone4516 3 роки тому +204

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

  • @robindunford
    @robindunford 3 роки тому +119

    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.

  • @MN-sj8yx
    @MN-sj8yx Рік тому +5

    引き込まれてしまいました。心を奪われる感覚。

  • @karenwayment5180
    @karenwayment5180 Рік тому +8

    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!

  • @sxippydennison3577
    @sxippydennison3577 3 роки тому +349

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

    • @ahnyeyyy
      @ahnyeyyy 3 роки тому +20

      I would love it in the show "Pose". Fits the theme so much❤

    • @corinneregister6442
      @corinneregister6442 3 роки тому +7

      @@ahnyeyyy man if they put this song in pose i would sob, it would be too beautiful

    • @ahnyeyyy
      @ahnyeyyy 3 роки тому +3

      @@corinneregister6442 ikr same!!! id be crying my heart out

  • @bestpuffle
    @bestpuffle 3 роки тому +144

    no bc this is a cultural reset. got goosebumps EVERYWHERE

  • @jenniferkleber8366
    @jenniferkleber8366 Рік тому +5

    Every song brings happy tears now.

  • @user-eu1rl4fe2y
    @user-eu1rl4fe2y 3 роки тому +4

    リナさん、歌声素晴らしいですね。
    とても素敵です。
    リピートして聴いています。
    アジアの女性一人として応援、かつ自分も色々な事に怯むことなく頑張りたいと思います。
    これからもリナさんのご活躍を楽しみにしております。
    🍀🍀🍀😊

  • @mcjulien
    @mcjulien 3 роки тому +252

    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.

  • @prasetyokusumo
    @prasetyokusumo 3 роки тому +1383

    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

    • @redrooster3420
      @redrooster3420 3 роки тому +41

      You are so worthy of love

    • @prasetyokusumo
      @prasetyokusumo 3 роки тому +9

      @@redrooster3420 thank you so much 🥺

    • @aisyarnr6652
      @aisyarnr6652 3 роки тому +30

      As a fellow Indonesian, I hope you'll find your own found family, dude 🌻

    • @prasetyokusumo
      @prasetyokusumo 3 роки тому +10

      @@aisyarnr6652 terima kasih banyak loh🥺

    • @GYUEI
      @GYUEI 3 роки тому +13

      stand tall and strong king! perbanyak doa terus berbuat baik selalu

  • @ChaimaDjaa
    @ChaimaDjaa 3 роки тому +7

    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

  • @gilbertovalenzuela2319
    @gilbertovalenzuela2319 3 роки тому +7

    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

  • @caketinfairy
    @caketinfairy 3 роки тому +327

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

    • @SB-iy9vn
      @SB-iy9vn Рік тому

      They sell you lies

  • @lloydgoyagoy492
    @lloydgoyagoy492 3 роки тому +1672

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

    • @pleasegivemeausername
      @pleasegivemeausername 3 роки тому +26

      YOU ARE MY CHOSEN FAMILY

    • @sayakhalder8601
      @sayakhalder8601 3 роки тому +10

      You people give me hope and reason to...not live but THRIVE!

    • @chrissyr5941
      @chrissyr5941 3 роки тому +7

      Thank you 💕💕

    • @Jeunejm
      @Jeunejm 3 роки тому +5

      I didn't know I needed to read this until now ❤️

    • @lloydgoyagoy492
      @lloydgoyagoy492 3 роки тому +6

      I honestly wish I could give you guys a hug, a tight one. Y'all can hit me up when you need someone to listen

  • @rhondadixon1180
    @rhondadixon1180 2 роки тому +7

    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!!

  • @radioserenidadec
    @radioserenidadec 2 роки тому +1

    Crying here... thanks for such beautiful song.

  • @shellyg824
    @shellyg824 3 роки тому +233

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

  • @id3389
    @id3389 3 роки тому +455

    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!

    • @nonnamadonna
      @nonnamadonna 3 роки тому +18

      Why was she excluded from the Brit Awards? She's so talented with an exceptional voice!! And Sir Elton singing with her is so sublime. :-))

    • @skirbyphone7761
      @skirbyphone7761 2 роки тому +75

      @@nonnamadonna A lot of things in Britain are still quite racist and archaic. You can't win certain awards unless you're either born in the UK, or have a UK passport.
      In Rina's case, she can't get a British Passport because Japan doesn't recognise Dual-Nationality. Therefore she wasn't "British enough" to win a Brit Award or the Mercury Prize.
      My mother was denied an OBE for the same reason, despite living and working in England for 50 years. She went above and beyond in her service to sports; including volunteering every day, helping disadvantaged people such as those from poverty and with disabilities.
      It's a bullshit system that needs to change.
      (So it's a bit ironic that Elton John accepted his award, whilst people like Rina aren't given a fair chance to even get nominated!)

    • @hwren9845
      @hwren9845 2 роки тому +9

      @@skirbyphone7761 I'm so sorry that happened to your mum; she sounds like an amazing woman. At least things are finally starting to change thanks to people like Rina. Hopefully now that people are actually finally talking about racism in this country we can continue to break down these barriers as a country.

    • @Junior6288
      @Junior6288 2 роки тому

      Looks like she got them to change their minds. ua-cam.com/video/RUkME5CQzv0/v-deo.html

  • @tah-lia
    @tah-lia 8 місяців тому +3

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

  • @rosahzusberger6623
    @rosahzusberger6623 2 місяці тому +2

    Magnifique des frissons à chaque note. Les paroles magnifiques. Un duo d'une très belle beauté. ❤🎉🎉

  • @dosenwurst101
    @dosenwurst101 3 роки тому +324

    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

  • @charlieb7728
    @charlieb7728 3 роки тому +496

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

    • @haoyang9881
      @haoyang9881 3 роки тому +86

      a Gaga X Rina collab would be 🔥

    • @multimanjazzman8203
      @multimanjazzman8203 3 роки тому +70

      But I think Gaga already knows about Rina. She added her song in her women empowerment playlist

    • @tobiasholzmann1397
      @tobiasholzmann1397 3 роки тому +18

      Also Bloodpop Produced Rina's sing Lucid so i think she knows about her

    • @QwertyUiop-nr1fn
      @QwertyUiop-nr1fn 3 роки тому +2

      @@multimanjazzman8203 what song??

    • @biggnome4653
      @biggnome4653 3 роки тому +5

      Rina hinted that she will be featured on the chromatica remix album

  • @davidcohen6804
    @davidcohen6804 8 місяців тому +4

    This is a perfect song

  • @user-fb9km2kk1q
    @user-fb9km2kk1q 2 роки тому +7

    東京の空にあなたの歌が流れて来ました。ありがとう。

  • @bankruptbitch7104
    @bankruptbitch7104 3 роки тому +164

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

  • @espressoespresso5424
    @espressoespresso5424 3 роки тому +64

    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.

  • @100xfun5
    @100xfun5 3 роки тому +9

    this is so good and heartwarming. I wish more people would listen to rina sawayama's songs.

  • @cesarbrunomirandapessoa4368
    @cesarbrunomirandapessoa4368 2 роки тому +7

    A great song and beauty melody. Sometimes friends can be a real family.

  • @lucasramos4905
    @lucasramos4905 3 роки тому +63

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

  • @shabankullolli1499
    @shabankullolli1499 3 роки тому +155

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

    • @aoiop3608
      @aoiop3608 3 роки тому +9

      Just enjoy music 🙄

  • @romansasik8884
    @romansasik8884 2 роки тому +15

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

  • @PedroPaulo-qd6ny
    @PedroPaulo-qd6ny 2 роки тому +6

    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. ❤❤❤

  • @BlakeTheBookEater
    @BlakeTheBookEater 3 роки тому +528

    As a queer man, this song just hits so differently 😭

  • @user-ps9xj9gs8k
    @user-ps9xj9gs8k 3 роки тому +41

    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。

  • @joherbesa9555
    @joherbesa9555 2 роки тому +1

    Still listening to this song over and over again all the way from philippines 🇵🇭

  • @rosacentifolia247
    @rosacentifolia247 2 місяці тому +1

    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!

  • @pterocardio
    @pterocardio 3 роки тому +192

    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.

    • @poinai
      @poinai 2 роки тому +17

      I'm pretty certain that the song has always switched from "thing" to "pain" towards the end

  • @samueloneill9930
    @samueloneill9930 3 роки тому +108

    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 😭❤️

  • @Stevo736
    @Stevo736 3 роки тому +8

    They really compliment each others voices. What a great song.

  • @Cherry91
    @Cherry91 2 роки тому +8

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

  • @joepiekl
    @joepiekl 3 роки тому +48

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

  • @chrissyr5941
    @chrissyr5941 3 роки тому +1003

    As a Latina trans woman of color, that’s bi and part of a religious minority, this song hits so different

  • @norielv.gervaciojr.1672
    @norielv.gervaciojr.1672 Рік тому +7

    I play this song over and over again...😍😍😍

  • @jime875
    @jime875 3 місяці тому +1

    this brought so many tears...as sompne adopted its like this song was written for me thank you so much to the artists who made this

  • @Ila28
    @Ila28 3 роки тому +108

    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.

    • @cindyballard9471
      @cindyballard9471 2 роки тому +1

      As a woman largely rejected by my family for expressing myself, I appreciate.