Isabelle McCalla - "Helpless" (Best of Pronoun Showdown)

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  • Опубліковано 9 вер 2024
  • PRONOUN SHOWDOWN 6
    April 14, 2019 - Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
    Lyric Changes by Kimberly Jenna Simon and Abby DePhillips
    Musical Direction by Benjamin Rauhala
    Produced and Conceived by Abby DePhillips & Kimberly Jenna Simon
    Pronoun Showdown is a concert series at Feinstein’s/54 Below that explores what happens when you flip the pronouns in well-known songs!
    Filmed & Edited by FAMOUS IN NY - famousinny.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 143

  • @rory7993
    @rory7993 5 років тому +1840

    I thought she was gonna do it from angelica’s perspective but this is even better

    • @feelingpurpley9080
      @feelingpurpley9080 5 років тому +13

      Same 😂

    • @sabrinab7974
      @sabrinab7974 4 роки тому +65

      Isn’t that kinda just satisfied lmao

    • @glitzyglam71200
      @glitzyglam71200 4 роки тому +41

      That’s literally satisfied... she recounts the same events

    • @antarctica4540
      @antarctica4540 3 роки тому +20

      @@sabrinab7974 it's a pronoun battle-- where they change the pronouns to fit a character's perspective or to fit a given situation (like this one where they made Eliza sing Alexander's part of the song as if it's her own and making it sound like Alexander's the one who's lovestruck instead of Eliza) -- that's what they meant by 'they thought it's from Angelica's perspective'

    • @antarctica4540
      @antarctica4540 3 роки тому +2

      @@glitzyglam71200 it's a pronoun battle-- where they change the pronouns to fit a character's perspective or a given situation (like this one where they made Eliza sing Alexander's part of the song as if it's her own and making it sound like Alexander's the one who's lovestruck instead of Eliza)-- that's what they meant by 'they thought it's from Angelica's perspective'

  • @belleweed5270
    @belleweed5270 5 років тому +1440

    Look at my eyes
    You're so into me

    • @meow-kh6vq
      @meow-kh6vq 5 років тому +38

      What every single wishes they could say about someone :')

  • @caitlinmarie2779
    @caitlinmarie2779 5 років тому +810

    “top notch....” *leaning to look down* *snaps back up* “..brain!”

  • @sarahgarrod5311
    @sarahgarrod5311 5 років тому +1021

    The lyrics are amazing but I'd also like to point out that she's succeeding at singing *all of the parts* at once. Stunning

    • @sassypants7536
      @sassypants7536 5 років тому +25

      I know, especially the rapping! It's so hard! Major snaps ;)

  • @addyourself
    @addyourself 5 років тому +644

    this is an open invitation for izzy mccalla to marry me right now

  • @emlands
    @emlands 5 років тому +587

    ISABELLE NEEDS TO PLAY ELIZA ASAP

  • @spookybugz2113
    @spookybugz2113 4 роки тому +234

    I love how everybody recognized the first little riff. Not even saying words. That's how you know Lin did it.

  • @phoenixjordan4536
    @phoenixjordan4536 4 роки тому +126

    Thought this was going be Angelica singing Helpless than I realize it was just a cocky and proud Eliza.

  • @luanad9112
    @luanad9112 5 років тому +411

    Your top notch...
    brain.

  • @corakowal
    @corakowal 5 років тому +282

    Oh shoot Dead Girl Walking AND Helpless!?! YES

  • @alpna1578
    @alpna1578 5 років тому +484

    Shes got me helpless

  • @zgblanche1815
    @zgblanche1815 5 років тому +257

    Can't believe she dedicated a whole song to the viewers who watched this video, respect

  • @tjpaul7266
    @tjpaul7266 5 років тому +383

    I love this. The confidence and turning of tables and it's just perfect.

  • @AngelYeol88
    @AngelYeol88 5 років тому +484

    I love how she messed up a bit of the lyrics but manage to complete the show. If I were in her position, I'll definitely go all red and messed the whole show ugh.

    • @sassypants7536
      @sassypants7536 5 років тому +50

      I guess because it's so fast paced you just have to move on, otherwise the whole thing unravels. She recovered really well!

    • @rebeccalicht24
      @rebeccalicht24 5 років тому +27

      I can’t even tell what she said in those messed up lyrics

    • @ava-jg6tf
      @ava-jg6tf 3 роки тому +2

      @@rebeccalicht24 time stamp?

    • @nina531
      @nina531 3 роки тому +2

      @@ava-jg6tf 1:43

    • @gemnet7604
      @gemnet7604 3 роки тому +10

      I’m pretty sure it’s something taught to people who speak/sing/perform publicly. I was told to just keep going if I mess up when I started reading at mass and when I did my first play. It’s just one of those things you’re taught (Atleast I’m pretty sure but correct me if I’m wrong)

  • @Aedi_H._Dee
    @Aedi_H._Dee 4 роки тому +57

    I can’t stop imagining Alyssa singing this to Emma

  • @Bantastic102
    @Bantastic102 5 років тому +65

    The amount of cheers the second she opended her mouth

  • @aiydanvelez5051
    @aiydanvelez5051 5 років тому +438

    Can’t figure out if this my bisexual anthem or my narcissistic anthem cause I’m both

  • @brat.zdholl
    @brat.zdholl 5 років тому +156

    Love this, cause Alexander was the one who fall for Eliza before her for him.💙

    • @islagrace9179
      @islagrace9179 3 роки тому +4

      I think Eliza fell for Alex first but then again we don’t get Alexander’s pint of view

  • @Ace-ih9md
    @Ace-ih9md 4 роки тому +56

    "And your top notch..." *looks down*
    "BRAIN"

  • @ozziehall779
    @ozziehall779 5 років тому +226

    This video inspires so much joy. The entire cast of the show she’s in, is just so lively. It just jumps out every time you hear any of them preforming. This in particular; so beautiful and so well done, and it makes me feel so warm inside knowing that she really cares so much.

  • @bigovergrownrat40
    @bigovergrownrat40 4 роки тому +42

    this is the epitome of self confidence and i’m HERE FOR IT

  • @Sweetumskitty1789
    @Sweetumskitty1789 4 роки тому +142

    If this was how Eliza sang helpless Ham would have never had the gall to cheat on her.

  • @cesarionoexisto2848
    @cesarionoexisto2848 5 років тому +38

    this is so true because yes i am helplessly in love with izzy mccalla

  • @nightcoresubliminals2038
    @nightcoresubliminals2038 5 років тому +129

    My favorite part was 0:00 - 3:37

  • @allisonwhelan6052
    @allisonwhelan6052 5 років тому +223

    Do you mean Lily Evans when she sees James Potter?

    • @unusedaccount4307
      @unusedaccount4307 4 роки тому +15

      Nah, this is James at Lily

    • @tediumlacie
      @tediumlacie 4 роки тому +4

      I'm sorry but this is such a dumb comment. Totally out of place.

    • @katagoncillo13
      @katagoncillo13 3 роки тому

      iconic

    • @tinaloye2014
      @tinaloye2014 3 роки тому

      unused account you’re right and you should say it

  • @jaeedinger-vanatta4244
    @jaeedinger-vanatta4244 5 років тому +85

    I thought this was gonna be gay.

  • @sophia155
    @sophia155 4 роки тому +42

    i love how she messed up the lyrics a few times ( understandable cause it’s really confusing lol ) and just kept going like ,,, i could never

  • @prussiajohnson782
    @prussiajohnson782 5 років тому +11

    Self confidence of a goddess and I need to channel that

  • @space.404
    @space.404 4 роки тому +65

    I'm imagining my girlfriend singing this to me and I'm in tears ahahahah this pretty much sums how I feel about her

  • @milohsnow1965
    @milohsnow1965 5 років тому +93

    Holy shit this was SO SO good!!! I love her!!

  • @Bantastic102
    @Bantastic102 5 років тому +31

    I NEED A GOOD AUDIO RECORDING FOR THIS OH MY GAWD GET IZZY IN HAMILTON

  • @adamwise1111
    @adamwise1111 5 років тому +40

    I have never been more attracted to someone in my life

  • @notsam7928
    @notsam7928 5 років тому +21

    This makes more sense than the original

  • @dAfoodie808
    @dAfoodie808 5 років тому +31

    ugh she’s so amazing!!!

  • @hibabenali5278
    @hibabenali5278 5 років тому +15

    Can we talk abt the fact that this video has no dislikes??
    Faith on humanity restored

  • @Hamilton-TheMusical
    @Hamilton-TheMusical Рік тому +2

    This is just…yes.

  • @abbyleclair9216
    @abbyleclair9216 3 роки тому +9

    I was expecting it to be from Alexander's POV... THIS IS SO MUCH BETTER

  • @sciencesimplified2350
    @sciencesimplified2350 3 роки тому +6

    1:14 didn’t have to call me out like that

  • @ashb7487
    @ashb7487 5 років тому +9

    I need this for my Spotify playlist

  • @taranadutta8493
    @taranadutta8493 5 років тому +10

    That *boom* gives me life •^•

  • @fatimasantos5612
    @fatimasantos5612 5 років тому +10

    this is a hard song omg she nailed it

  • @bunchastuff14
    @bunchastuff14 5 років тому +36

    I didn't know I needed this thank you abby

  • @MsWickedWolf
    @MsWickedWolf 5 років тому +107

    Izzy should play Eliza

    • @kat_lynn_b3315
      @kat_lynn_b3315 5 років тому +12

      I'd also love to see her as Angelica

    • @MsWickedWolf
      @MsWickedWolf 5 років тому +1

      I said Eliza

    • @ghostpepper618
      @ghostpepper618 5 років тому +6

      @@MsWickedWolf There's a reason he said "also" 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️

    • @MsWickedWolf
      @MsWickedWolf 5 років тому +3

      GhostPepper618 my bad

  • @hannahvance3798
    @hannahvance3798 5 років тому +18

    love this song

  • @Mate-tp7ms
    @Mate-tp7ms 4 роки тому +5

    When she and Emma first met

  • @jude8173
    @jude8173 5 років тому +9

    There is a reason this video has NO DISLIKES

  • @jennifleur912
    @jennifleur912 5 років тому +12

    Its been over a month and there’s no dislikes. Is anyone surprised? I don’t think so.

  • @wowjerzz9329
    @wowjerzz9329 4 роки тому +2

    im freezing but i think its just the chills this song has given me

  • @maristotero3352
    @maristotero3352 5 років тому +15

    She nailed it!

  • @quogrim
    @quogrim 4 роки тому +3

    I love how its like shes saying you have went through all this pain but with me ill never let you feel that way again!!! ITS SO CUTE MAN

  • @noraclement9407
    @noraclement9407 3 роки тому +6

    We stan Queen Izzy McCalla

  • @AntonEriera-qn1eu
    @AntonEriera-qn1eu 2 місяці тому

    Well done!!! Wow!!! Great performance!!!

  • @AnnangstEdits
    @AnnangstEdits 3 роки тому +11

    Izzy: You're so into me.
    Me: yes.
    Izzy: That boy is mine.
    My heart: *goes boom*

  • @tomonewi
    @tomonewi 2 роки тому +1

    I LOVE this.

  • @dessertgirl4103
    @dessertgirl4103 4 роки тому +15

    The 4 people who disliked it was drunk Alexander Hamilton, Lafayette, Hercules Milligan and John Laurens xx

  • @jadetryon3804
    @jadetryon3804 5 років тому +7

    Woah first time seeing a video with no dislikes

  • @dAfoodie808
    @dAfoodie808 5 років тому +2

    she’s so talented i love her

  • @thatonepersonyouwontremember
    @thatonepersonyouwontremember 4 роки тому +4

    Ooooohhhh~
    *Crowd goes insane*

  • @gracieliz95
    @gracieliz95 5 років тому +4

    I like it so much better this way, actually.

  • @Hannah-br9qv
    @Hannah-br9qv 4 роки тому +2

    I wish I could sing that good. I love this so much.

  • @elleonthego21
    @elleonthego21 3 роки тому +4

    OMG SHE'S SOOOOOO GOOD

  • @xeebs
    @xeebs 5 років тому +20

    I love Izzy!!! 😍💖

  • @fart2351
    @fart2351 5 років тому +14

    The three dislikes are from Angelica

  • @PsychicDetectiveYakumo
    @PsychicDetectiveYakumo 3 роки тому +2

    yup, another song that needs to be officially released

  • @mangana215
    @mangana215 4 роки тому +3

    I need the lyrics to this because she is my new queen

  • @maggiejane17
    @maggiejane17 4 роки тому +2

    I love Iz!!

  • @LightningWar44
    @LightningWar44 5 років тому +2

    My god I'm swooning.

  • @jayj2089
    @jayj2089 4 роки тому +2

    I want a John version of this song now 😅

  • @khloeg1649
    @khloeg1649 5 років тому +3

    Okay this is freaking great

  • @sophiebartlett8243
    @sophiebartlett8243 3 роки тому +1

    She's like. Oh, look at MY eyes.
    Fucking looking at them 🗡

  • @nisayldz4733
    @nisayldz4733 4 роки тому +2

    GORGEOUS

  • @victordunson719
    @victordunson719 11 місяців тому

    The new MAIZY in Shucked ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @anncocks4333
    @anncocks4333 5 років тому +2

    Stunning ✨

  • @cherryh.9822
    @cherryh.9822 4 роки тому +1

    I think this is more historical accurate uvu

  • @elfe8623
    @elfe8623 3 роки тому +1

    Love this girl

  • @chloemacomber8061
    @chloemacomber8061 3 роки тому

    ✨this sparks joy

  • @ivyesque
    @ivyesque 4 роки тому +1

    is this what love feels like?

  • @kyrapearson6239
    @kyrapearson6239 5 років тому

    That's how you make it a solo. 💓

  • @emh0607
    @emh0607 4 роки тому +7

    Secretly this was the original song and Alex was singing to John 😂💀

  • @4angstyzukosproductions186
    @4angstyzukosproductions186 3 роки тому

    I love this

  • @oriyanbarnes
    @oriyanbarnes 3 роки тому +1

    I need the lyrics thoughhhh I really wanna sing this

  • @Dio-mn4kf
    @Dio-mn4kf 3 роки тому +2

    **confused on who’s perspective it’s from**

  • @fairycars
    @fairycars 5 років тому +1

    i fucking love her she needs to play eliza now

    • @fairycars
      @fairycars 5 років тому

      her and phillipa soo duet please

  • @thehauntedtree
    @thehauntedtree 5 років тому +2

    Send this to your crush

  • @ghostpixie822
    @ghostpixie822 3 роки тому +2

    Female empowerment!!!

  • @ransbic5956
    @ransbic5956 3 роки тому +1

    #girlboss

  • @hellorandomperson0
    @hellorandomperson0 3 роки тому +1

    Eliza, but she's King George

  • @fh7700
    @fh7700 2 роки тому

    can i find the lyrics to this anywhere?

  • @motherofallmonsters1737
    @motherofallmonsters1737 3 роки тому +1

    2:30

  • @iLikePotato3s
    @iLikePotato3s 5 років тому +1

    Hi Izzy!

  • @cartooncentral263
    @cartooncentral263 3 роки тому

    😍😍😍

  • @katarinadewitt
    @katarinadewitt 5 років тому

    ...wow

  • @emilyglasgow6174
    @emilyglasgow6174 2 роки тому +1

    Alexander would of never cheated on Eliza if Izzy was Eliza … just saying 😂

  • @fancyintrovert6091
    @fancyintrovert6091 4 роки тому +3

    This sounds so condescending to me lol 😂

  • @JamesMiguelMusic
    @JamesMiguelMusic 5 років тому +1

    I'm a dumbass and very confused.
    Is this from Eliza's perspective?
    Isn't Helpless already from Eliza's perspective?
    Is it just the part that Alexander says that's been pronoun switched?
    I'm really confused

  • @rory8808
    @rory8808 4 роки тому +2

    definition of BDE

  • @softielol1426
    @softielol1426 5 років тому

    This is like, so Alex tho.

  • @bruh-od2oc
    @bruh-od2oc 4 роки тому +1

    This is like that one person who thinks the world revolves around them... No offense.

  • @inserthahafunniusername9656
    @inserthahafunniusername9656 3 роки тому

    I really wanted a genuine cover of Helpless in Alexander's pov but the times when she sings "my sister" or stuff like that really annoyed me. She has a nice voice tho

    • @madisongrace7675
      @madisongrace7675 3 роки тому +2

      It's not from Alexander's perspective. It's supposed to be from Eliza's, if she were more confident.

    • @inserthahafunniusername9656
      @inserthahafunniusername9656 3 роки тому

      @@madisongrace7675 i know its not in his pov but I just wish it was-

    • @madisongrace7675
      @madisongrace7675 3 роки тому +1

      @@inserthahafunniusername9656 Oh, yeah. I guess that makes sense. I'd like more musicals with the main romantic song from the guy's perspective. Not a fan of Hamilton but I get that.

    • @inserthahafunniusername9656
      @inserthahafunniusername9656 3 роки тому

      @@madisongrace7675 yea. Plus I'd like to see his soft side that he displayed in his letters to Eliza in a song. It would've been pretty cute. Also I kinda wish that happened more too