Colton Ryan - "FIGURE ME OUT" - by Drew Gasparini

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  • "Figure Me Out" from a previous draft of the musical IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY
    music & lyrics by Drew Gasparini
    Performed by Colton Ryan
    Featuring Ann Harada, Rozie Baker, Alex Goley, Preston Boyd, and Molly Hager
    permission given by Universal Theatrical Group
    THE MUSIC & LYRICS OF DREW GASPARINI: IT'S KIND OF A FUNNY STORY
    Live at Feinstein's/54 Below
    March 20, 2017
    STARRING: Colton Ryan, Delaney Amatrudo, Rozi Baker, Preston Truman Boyd, Reed Campbell, Noel Carey, Evie Dolan, Alex Goley, Molly Hager, Ann Harada, Bryce Pinkham, and Aneesh Sheth
    BAND: Justin Goldner (bass), Tim Basom (guitars), Cody Owen Stine (piano / keys / acoustic guitar), Spencer Cohen (drums / percussion)
    Book for It's Kind of a Funny Story by Alex Brightman
    Concert produced by Erica Rotstein
    Orchestrations by Justin Goldner
    Vocal Arrangements by Drew Gasparini
    Filmed by Nessie Nankivell

Комментарии • 101

  • @StarkidFAN00
    @StarkidFAN00 5 лет назад +61

    God, idk why but when he says, "Like I'll ruin the rhythm of New York City" in _perfect time_ with the drum it's just evokes such a strong feeling within me. It's so easy to get into the mindset that you are imperfect and worthless but the reality is that it's our own self doubt and nothing else.

  • @thaliagrace4444
    @thaliagrace4444 7 лет назад +155

    colton is so cute when he pulls his sweater over his hands and his voice is so nice he's so talented

  • @AllySheehan
    @AllySheehan 7 лет назад +65

    Saw Colton in DEH last week and have watched this video about 100 times since.
    Any news on the development of this musical?
    PS. WHAT A VOICE.

    • @welcometomeg
      @welcometomeg 7 лет назад +11

      I spoke with Colton's girlfriend the other day, and she said that they're trying to make it a thing, and they want it to be a thing, but they aren't sure if it is going to be a thing. Hopefully, it will be. I'm looking forward to seeing this grow!

    • @AllySheehan
      @AllySheehan 6 лет назад +2

      Fingers' crossed!

    • @AllySheehan
      @AllySheehan 5 лет назад +8

      Wow, almost two years later and here I am again

  • @sacreddatura1399
    @sacreddatura1399 3 года назад +11

    still thinking about this musical

  • @AlexTheCrayChick
    @AlexTheCrayChick 6 лет назад +48

    “life might whisper
    death likes to shout” jesus christ i feel that

  • @whosjason5493
    @whosjason5493 7 лет назад +203

    Lyrics if anyone needs them
    I try to live, but it isn't coming easy
    'Cause I don't know how
    The voice within, muffled, buried in the chaos
    Like it can't scream out
    I think in circles like a broken record
    Every thought's identical
    You can't escape, like you're restricted by the pressure
    It's like you're wrapped up in tentacles
    Don't look down, the view is something permanent
    Life might whisper, death likes to shout
    Don't break down the bridge
    Before connecting to
    What might be on the other side
    I wanna figure me out
    Everyday never noticing surroundings
    Always looking down
    In every way, I avoid the city skyline
    Or the looming clouds
    Even trees, how they stand there, strong with purpose
    Telling me I need to grow
    I just see the roots all twisted, strange and tangled
    And that's the only me I know
    Don't look down and focus on what's hidden
    All your roots grow wildly deep underground
    Don't cut down a tree before it lives to see
    What might be on the other side
    I wanna figure me out
    I guess I wanna take a minute
    I wanna pause a thought
    And zoom in on the frame
    I'm just putting nothing in it
    Until the thought is gone
    My frame of mind's the same
    It's like I owe it to myself
    To go achieve understanding
    And leave with some upper hand, so
    I climb back down into the mess
    And I'm scared to death
    This is an SOS
    "Well, Craig, it sounds to me like you're depressed."
    "I see."
    I try to live, but it isn't very easy
    When you don't know how
    "We'll leave it here for now."
    You can't go 'till you know
    Don't look down, the view is something permanent
    Life might whisper, death likes to shout
    Don't break down the bridge
    Before connecting to
    What might be on the other side
    Don't look down and focus on what's hidden
    All your roots grow wildly deep underground
    Don't cut down a tree before it lives to see
    What might be on the other side
    I wanna figure me out
    I try to live, but it isn't very easy
    When you don't know how

  • @jackkattack4799
    @jackkattack4799 3 года назад +20

    nobody makes comments here anymore but every day i want this musical to be real. i need it

    • @shotgunmondays
      @shotgunmondays 3 года назад +14

      It IS real. It is just in development and musical theatre takes a LOOOONG time to develop. Covid didn't help speed up the process, but I promise we are working on it!

    • @jackkattack4799
      @jackkattack4799 3 года назад +3

      @@shotgunmondays YES THIS MADE MY DAY THANKKK YOU

  • @stantheman1610
    @stantheman1610 7 лет назад +73

    Drew Gasparini is onto something

  • @umokayig
    @umokayig 6 лет назад +15

    Lyrics (INCLUDING Dialogue at the beginning)
    THERAPIST:
    So, Craig, why are you here?
    CRAIG:
    Sometimes, I sympathize with Salmon.
    THERAPIST:
    Can you elaborate?
    CRAIG:
    Everytime I walk outside of my apartment, it's like trying to walk into an already moving stream
    There's always people. Moving.. quickly in one direction and sometimes, I feel like, if I don't time it just right,
    I'll mess everything up? Like, I'll ruin the rhythm of New York City.
    CRAIG:
    I try to live, but it isn't coming easy
    'Cause I don't know how
    The voice within, muffled, buried in the chaos
    Like it can't scream out
    I think in circles like a broken record
    Every thought's identical
    You can't escape, like you're restricted by the pressure
    It's like you're wrapped up in tentacles
    Don't look down, the view is something permanent
    Life might whisper, death likes to shout
    Don't break down the bridge
    Before connecting to
    What might be on the other side
    I wanna figure me out
    Everyday never noticing surroundings
    Always looking down
    In every way, I avoid the city skyline
    Or the looming clouds
    Even trees, how they stand there, strong with purpose
    Telling me I need to grow
    I just see the roots all twisted, strange and tangled
    And that's the only me I know
    Don't look down and focus on what's hidden
    All your roots grow wildly deep underground
    Don't cut down a tree before it lives to see
    What might be on the other side
    I wanna figure me out
    I guess I wanna take a minute
    I wanna pause a thought
    And zoom in on the frame
    I'm just putting nothing in it
    Until the thought is gone
    My frame of mind's the same
    It's like I owe it to myself
    To go achieve understanding
    And leave with some upper hand, so
    I climb back down into the mess
    And I'm scared to death
    This is an SOS
    THERAPIST:
    "Well, Craig, it sounds to me like you're depressed."
    CRAIG:
    "I see."
    I try to live, but it isn't very easy
    When you don't know how
    THERAPIST:
    "We'll leave it here for now."
    You can't go 'till you know
    BOTH:
    Don't look down
    CRAIG:
    The view is something permanent
    Life might whisper, death likes to shout
    BOTH:
    Don't break down
    CRAIG:
    The bridge
    Before connecting to
    What might be on the other side
    BOTH:
    Don't look down
    CRAIG:
    and focus on what's hidden
    All your roots grow wildly deep underground
    Don't cut down a tree before it lives to see
    What might be on the other side
    I wanna figure me out
    I try to live, but it isn't very easy
    When you don't know how

  • @tylerjohnhutchinson
    @tylerjohnhutchinson 7 лет назад +50

    That riff at 3:38 kills me everytime

  • @birdtutorialart
    @birdtutorialart 6 лет назад +17

    I need this show to be actually staged! It’s helped me a lot with my depression/anxiety... it helps me cope with how I feel in an actually healthy way. It’s also so amazing to see someone who feels the same as I do ah

  • @alexiswaters140
    @alexiswaters140 7 лет назад +71

    I just want to say that i'm here before this musical was popular.

    • @sacreddatura1399
      @sacreddatura1399 7 лет назад +3

      Alexis Waters same, I've already told all my friends that I know about it so when it gets popular they'll be like "woah johanna was hecka early"

    • @grantaireaghast2351
      @grantaireaghast2351 6 лет назад

      Aye aye me too, about two months ago 😂

    • @aceseven277
      @aceseven277 4 года назад +1

      ive only just found these videos, can u give me more info oh wise ones????

    • @beepbeepeddie8010
      @beepbeepeddie8010 4 года назад +2

      same!! well I know this comment is late but I got into it in 2018

  • @TrayAndIanBwayShow
    @TrayAndIanBwayShow Год назад +4

    I recently got into Drew Gasparini and my god I want to watch his new show!

  • @aru6944
    @aru6944 6 лет назад +18

    "Life might whisper, death likes to shout"
    The songs of this musical describe everything that I'm going through

  • @NoahsCakesandBakes
    @NoahsCakesandBakes 2 месяца назад +4

    How is this not already a musical?? It’s so freaking good!!!!

  • @gabbyl3856
    @gabbyl3856 6 лет назад +11

    I have a feeling this musical is just going to be me falling in love with Colton Ryan for 2 hours

  • @caitlinskye131
    @caitlinskye131 7 лет назад +23

    HES SO GOOD IM IN TEARS

  • @MunchiezDrawings
    @MunchiezDrawings 7 лет назад +30

    i've been listening to this like every day for the past week i love it so much

  • @ashleylynn5155
    @ashleylynn5155 7 лет назад +18

    This show is going to be amazing, I can't wait!!! Does anyone know approximately when it's going to open?

    • @sacreddatura1399
      @sacreddatura1399 7 лет назад +3

      Ashley Lynn I know the script is almost done

  • @sadfish8841
    @sadfish8841 6 лет назад +9

    This song is amazing, it really does explain what depression feels like from a personal point of view, it brings me to tears every time

  • @laceybloomx
    @laceybloomx 6 лет назад +10

    I get the innocence of Evan Hansen from his character

  • @dmay6637
    @dmay6637 5 лет назад +5

    I'm sharing this so it gets publicity and can become a thing

    • @georgesbleps897
      @georgesbleps897 5 лет назад +1

      It's so incredibly good oh my god 😭

    • @dmay6637
      @dmay6637 5 лет назад +1

      @@georgesbleps897 IKR!

  • @Joannathewizard_
    @Joannathewizard_ 2 года назад +3

    I loved this book and this song is wonderful. Colton's voice is lovely as always and he'd be a perfect Craig.

  • @melloheya
    @melloheya Год назад +2

    does anyone know if this show is still in production? i’ve been following it for so long but i’ve not seen any news about it

  • @RainbowlollitheBicheamirite
    @RainbowlollitheBicheamirite 6 лет назад +6

    colton ryan is so talented and this is like my favorite book!!! im so excited for this !!!

  • @arcade3198
    @arcade3198 6 лет назад +6

    *life might whisper, death likes to shout*

  • @That_Ozian
    @That_Ozian 7 лет назад +29

    "Sounds like you're depressed" me: wow really shocker

  • @Bgins19
    @Bgins19 7 лет назад +11

    I need to see this show.

  • @xaviergreene1108
    @xaviergreene1108 Год назад +2

    Are we still making this play?

  • @calisurfingboy2
    @calisurfingboy2 7 лет назад +7

    Sheet music PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @misharodriguez592
    @misharodriguez592 4 года назад +2

    Where can I get the book for this show, lyrics, lines, scenes and all? I love this show so much and want to know more about it

  • @kate-yk3py
    @kate-yk3py 7 лет назад +7

    THIS IS SO INCREDIBLE. I need this show.

  • @chloeantoinette
    @chloeantoinette 6 лет назад +5

    The riff at 3:36 is mAGICAL

  • @laceybloomx
    @laceybloomx 6 лет назад +4

    I die when he pulls the jumper over his hands, he’s so cuteeeeee!! Getting obsessed with these songs

  • @caitlinskye131
    @caitlinskye131 3 года назад +3

    i still listen to this like every day

  • @madcaptainsundy
    @madcaptainsundy 3 года назад +2

    It feels so frustrating and patronizing when people try to tell you that everything as a teenager seems a lot bigger and more important to you than it actually is, that what you're going through is trivial and childish, so it won't matter eventually. We're still human, this is still part of our life; the fact that it's happening at a certain time within our time limit doesn't make it less real. This musical, and this song in particular, remind me that there are people who understand that. So thank you, Drew Gasparini.

  • @trinscabbage9414
    @trinscabbage9414 7 лет назад +44

    i keep thinking,, he says "FIGURE MEOW"

  • @tomosobi3603
    @tomosobi3603 6 лет назад +3

    We neeeeeed a studio recording of these songs please please PLEASE

  • @xJxaxsxix
    @xJxaxsxix 4 года назад +1

    I'm sorry but why did I only JUST discover this? And why is Colton literally Craig?

  • @chloesky9845
    @chloesky9845 6 лет назад +2

    i added this to my "favorite songs of march" playlist when it first came out and coming back to listen to it again is just so nice its bringing back a lot of memories, its crazy how music can do that to you

  • @lilyoliviah
    @lilyoliviah 7 лет назад +5

    This is so good he's sO GOOD

  • @zachyman33
    @zachyman33 7 лет назад +3

    Anyone have the Chords?? And AHHHH make this a show please!!!!

    • @junofrancis
      @junofrancis 5 лет назад

      this is literally a year late lmao but im trying to figure them out atm...if you found em (or still want em) lemme know!

  • @edwardmales5292
    @edwardmales5292 6 лет назад +3

    is there sheet music for this?

  • @morgankasey9436
    @morgankasey9436 6 лет назад +2

    3:38 is all I need

  • @ciwte
    @ciwte 6 лет назад +2

    i listen to this song everyday and it's still not enough

  • @matteoferrari5821
    @matteoferrari5821 7 лет назад +1

    Looking forward to this! Unfortunately I'm in London so I might have to wait a while

  • @caitlinskye131
    @caitlinskye131 4 года назад +1

    i always come back to this

  • @user-yl3qm7zm2i
    @user-yl3qm7zm2i 7 лет назад +1

    I hope this becomes a thing! Loving the songs! Colton ryan is amazing! Wishing you guys all the best in it's success

  • @Canfam2004
    @Canfam2004 7 лет назад +4

    Where can I get this sheet music? Love it ❤

    • @OrevilleIsaac
      @OrevilleIsaac 7 лет назад

      Claire Cannon Voice literally scouring the internet for it

  • @skinkscat
    @skinkscat 6 лет назад +1

    Oh hey, RUclips knew exactly what I wanted to listen to at the exact right moment

  • @erinmcdonaugh5409
    @erinmcdonaugh5409 7 лет назад +9

    just commenting to show that i was here before this blew up

  • @ciwte
    @ciwte 5 лет назад +1

    why did i ever stop listening to this???

  • @stawbellyy
    @stawbellyy 6 лет назад +1

    the echo on identical always makes me cry

  • @mylanblonde4489
    @mylanblonde4489 5 лет назад +1

    beautiful.

  • @philliparoy1452
    @philliparoy1452 6 лет назад +1

    damn this musical is gonna be so good

  • @SavannahSteel
    @SavannahSteel Месяц назад

    I love Colton Ryan.

  • @sacreddatura1399
    @sacreddatura1399 5 лет назад +1

    Anyone have updates on this?

  • @skinkscat
    @skinkscat 6 лет назад

    "The climb back down into the mess...and I'm scared to death" that part sticks in my head

  • @kyrbo4690
    @kyrbo4690 6 лет назад

    Ok I’m so in love with everything that just happened

  • @berrykit
    @berrykit 7 лет назад +1

    Does anyone know the lyric 0:41
    The part that says "The voice within my xxxx and the chaos like you can’t scream out"
    Also the lyric at 1:07
    I can't figure them out 😅

    • @whosjason5493
      @whosjason5493 7 лет назад +2

      0:41 "The voice within, muffled, buried in the chaos like you can't scream out."
      1:07 "Like my whisper, death likes to shout."

    • @whosjason5493
      @whosjason5493 7 лет назад +1

      berrykit Actually, it's "life my whisper"

    • @berrykit
      @berrykit 7 лет назад +2

      Thank you!! 🙌🏼 I wish youtube had a love button haha
      Also based on your suggestion I realized I think it might be "life might whisper, death likes to shout"

    • @whosjason5493
      @whosjason5493 7 лет назад +1

      berrykit Oh that makes a lot more sense, thanks! And you're welcome

    • @sacreddatura1399
      @sacreddatura1399 7 лет назад +1

      ActuallyMaybe "life might whisper"*

  • @sydney6598
    @sydney6598 6 лет назад

    I got confirmation that this is going to be staged at a theater (via twitter)!

  • @skinkscat
    @skinkscat 6 лет назад

    "I want to pause a thought and zoom in on the frame~" LOVE

  • @skinkscat
    @skinkscat 6 лет назад

    "I think in circles like a broken record" yup

  • @grantaireaghast2351
    @grantaireaghast2351 6 лет назад

    I WON'T EVER REGRET FALLING IN LOVE WITH COLTON RYAN AND HIS TALENT

  • @totallynotjaxon148
    @totallynotjaxon148 5 лет назад

    I need sheet music ASAP!!!

  • @KylieBison
    @KylieBison 3 года назад

    He is so talented!

  • @jayveebool246
    @jayveebool246 6 лет назад

    LSS hits me!!! 😍❤

  • @juliarose1555
    @juliarose1555 6 лет назад

    sooo good