Grace VanderWaal - I Don't Know My Name (Lyric)

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  • Опубликовано: 17 ноя 2016
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Комментарии • 21 тыс.

  • @user-rx6nr2pn3l
    @user-rx6nr2pn3l 4 года назад +2190

    I’m Japanese.
    My cousin recommended me to this song.
    Now, I love this song and artist.
    I’m studying English hard because I want to read the comments.I will do my best.

    • @ughkino
      @ughkino 3 года назад +89

      I wish you luck on your studies!

    • @emilypotato5423
      @emilypotato5423 3 года назад +42

      good luck work hard

    • @HannahR19
      @HannahR19 3 года назад +64

      That’s such a wholesome reason to learn a new language- good luck!!!! :>

    • @saathvikapitchuka1573
      @saathvikapitchuka1573 3 года назад +20

      Good luck!!!

    • @ariiveraa
      @ariiveraa 3 года назад +22

      頑張ってください(私は日本語に取り組んでいます)

  • @stellarossi7714
    @stellarossi7714 4 года назад +8227

    "The world is gonna know your name now" -Howie Mandel
    ❤️

  • @pearllixa8818
    @pearllixa8818 3 года назад +4744

    “The world is going to know your NAME.”- Howie Mandel.

  • @liah_iah5466
    @liah_iah5466 3 года назад +318

    Her at 12: wins agt and knows how to sing and write a song
    Me at 12: always gets hit in the face by a ball

  • @callieriegel1460
    @callieriegel1460 4 года назад +1798

    Sings really high pitched
    Me: *trys*
    Mom: who's dieing in there

    • @alexisclowers780
      @alexisclowers780 4 года назад +6

      Lmao☺

    • @lottienorth08
      @lottienorth08 4 года назад +11

      dying*

    • @siimplyangel1447
      @siimplyangel1447 4 года назад +2

      Creator C i’m dead 💀

    • @echosen121
      @echosen121 4 года назад +8

      That's the worse typo I have ever seen. You combined die and add the ing and don't you do dare blame it on autotext. You should be ashamed of yourself! 😂

    • @lexietolentino4502
      @lexietolentino4502 4 года назад +4

      Damnnn this comment section made me laugh so hard lmao

  • @applegum8774
    @applegum8774 3 года назад +295

    “You asked me why I cut my hair and changed my self completely “
    I cut my hair because I felt more confident and I changed my self completely because of I felt trapped so I wanted to be me.

    • @patriciadiazofficial
      @patriciadiazofficial 3 года назад

      My first song ruclips.net/video/i6x30dX_uHo/видео.html ♡♡

    • @holly9464
      @holly9464 Месяц назад +1

      I hope you're doing good!

  • @HolyFuckItsAMEME
    @HolyFuckItsAMEME Год назад +98

    This song hits hard. Found out about it via a top 10 golden buzzer video. You're amazing, Grace. This song is powerful and it resonates.

  • @mikesalas3994
    @mikesalas3994 7 лет назад +3536

    This girl seems so pure. I hope money and fame don't corrupt her.

    • @treetoppzaj1123
      @treetoppzaj1123 7 лет назад +19

      Miguel Salazar like jacob sartorius

    • @leirMedia
      @leirMedia 7 лет назад +18

      Sadly it will affect you. :(

    • @joaonunes8647
      @joaonunes8647 7 лет назад +6

      same af

    • @bryson1124
      @bryson1124 7 лет назад +1

      Miguel Salazar ya

    • @teamundiscovered3903
      @teamundiscovered3903 7 лет назад +13

      Miguel Salazar they already have her innocent virgin soul...bless her for her eternal voyage of damnation has begun

  • @HelloHaley03
    @HelloHaley03 7 лет назад +8893

    this is such a cute and creative way of interacting with fans

  • @truthfirst9488
    @truthfirst9488 Месяц назад +5

    Such vocal diversity in that song, hitting notes all over the place but in perfect place, such a pleasure for the ears.

  • @zombiezoe2129
    @zombiezoe2129 3 года назад +25

    Isn't her voice so calming?? My grandmother always wanted me to play this song for her.

  • @madilynmiller
    @madilynmiller 7 лет назад +4506

    actually got chills hearing her sing this, absolutely incredible grace💕

  • @PRSNAJOON
    @PRSNAJOON 7 лет назад +1678

    I love her raspy voice!

  • @kylelanger4234
    @kylelanger4234 2 года назад +18

    I haven't forgotten your name in almost 7 years! I love you Grace Vanderwal! Thank you for putting your heart out there to teach us a valuable lesson! 🥰🌹

  • @caitlynweber227
    @caitlynweber227 3 года назад +8

    The 'I now know my name', gets me every time 🥺🥺

  • @kingprince3793
    @kingprince3793 3 года назад +6007

    As a song writer.. I have written for many artists. But this. This was so powerful.

  • @lc-zd4fm
    @lc-zd4fm 7 лет назад +1606

    OMG MINE IS IN HERE AT 2:18 IM SO HAPPY 💕🎊

    • @thefunny718
      @thefunny718 7 лет назад +11

      turtlelovin' elsie. Yours looks great

    • @kxte444
      @kxte444 7 лет назад +7

      turtlelovin' elsie. OMG SO CUTE!!!!!!!! CONGRATS

    • @fede5615
      @fede5615 7 лет назад +1

      yeiii

    • @sincerelyannie8368
      @sincerelyannie8368 7 лет назад +4

      turtlelovin' elsie. Omfg so luckyy

    • @mqxiine
      @mqxiine 7 лет назад +7

      turtlelovin' elsie. YOU'RE AN AWESOME ARTIST I LOVE IT AND THE WAY YOU MADE THE HAIR AND CAT EARS!!!! YOUR AMAZING.

  • @raywinrose9072
    @raywinrose9072 2 года назад +72

    Her voice is magical. Everytime I hear sing I get goosebumps. Very unique voice. Probably one of the best voices out there.

  • @AdotTooTactical
    @AdotTooTactical 22 дня назад +3

    When she won her award I was literally 8-9 now I’m 16 she is so talented I’m proud to see her where she’s at rn I wish she dropped more music but I bet she’s cooking up some stuff

  • @emma29xx29
    @emma29xx29 7 лет назад +430

    I literally get goosebumps whenever I hear her singing her voice is just so beautiful!!!!!💖💖💖👑👑👑🌟🌟🌟

    • @andysim5536
      @andysim5536 7 лет назад +6

      EmmaR5er same here! Its so beautiful!

    • @nadahanie
      @nadahanie 7 лет назад +2

      me too!!

    • @sydnimcclanahan7142
      @sydnimcclanahan7142 7 лет назад +3

      EmmaR5er I didn't know I would see an r5er here.

    • @emma29xx29
      @emma29xx29 7 лет назад +3

      Sydni McClanahan #R5family💚💗💛💜💙

    • @izzykehoe7446
      @izzykehoe7446 7 лет назад +3

      EmmaR5er I feel the same

  • @stacy3512
    @stacy3512 5 лет назад +3291

    Singing this for my school talent show in June, wish me luck! I'll edit this after I sing it.

    • @user-kb6of2te3s
      @user-kb6of2te3s 5 лет назад +39

      Azylia RBLX good luck🌻

    • @Andrea-mu8ee
      @Andrea-mu8ee 5 лет назад +25

      Good luck

    • @TheSadMusician
      @TheSadMusician 5 лет назад +70

      Good luck, doesn't matter how it goes but do it with your heart and all will be right
      And most importantly have fun

    • @rosalgacha1637
      @rosalgacha1637 5 лет назад +10

      Good luck!

    • @ellab9373
      @ellab9373 5 лет назад +7

      Good luck!!🍀👍🏻❤️

  • @joshnelson9764
    @joshnelson9764 2 года назад +13

    When Grace Vanderwaal puts pen to paper, she creates masterpieces, and we all feel the words to her songs, they resonate with us. I have seen many covers of her songs, some just amazing, but they "ALL" lack the one thing. The thing that takes her words, and makes them magical, her voice. In all the years of my love affair with music, no voice has ever touched my heart and soul, like Grace Vanderwaal's. Pick any stage of her career, and her voice is the most beautiful voice that has ever come out of a speaker. We are beyond blessed that she auditioned for AGT!

  • @Mittens_love
    @Mittens_love Год назад +38

    in 2016 on america got talent i was their at the live preformence (sorry i suck at spelling in english, im french) i was 11 years old and now i sing and wright my own music but i haven't sung in public. i mention this because YOU made me believe i can be great like you. i want to thank you for turning my life around.

    • @NoName-ll5yn
      @NoName-ll5yn Год назад +1

      So just post something, whats holding u back?
      Just do it there is no downside

  • @RunUphillBackwards
    @RunUphillBackwards 7 лет назад +2130

    I wish I was versed in musical theory, because I'm telling you, this song is not as simple as it might seem. There is a powerfully gifted artist at work. Grace has crafted I Don't Know My Name to be both mournful and aspirational, bouncy and sing-along with hushed reverence intermingled. It has all the contradictions of youth built into the melody. Add to that the incredibly personal lyrics that young and old can relate to, and it elicits a very deep personal reaction, in almost everyone. But Grace IS this song. Her voice and the image of her audition are playing back in my mind whenever I hear this.
    As it's playing now (while I type) I'm thinking that, as the song ends, she has taken her audience on a journey with her. The story caries her, and us, through a shared experience of uncertainty, discovery and self realization. It's amazing - she's amazing.

    • @edgoudreau2267
      @edgoudreau2267 7 лет назад +6

      Nicely said! Sometimes "musical theory" just needs to be left on the shelf.

    • @jdg48439
      @jdg48439 7 лет назад +9

      So well said. So it goes with all of the musical ponderings she's put to paper, ukulele and voice.

    • @SamBorgman
      @SamBorgman 7 лет назад +7

      Very well said!

    • @sargossgolek699
      @sargossgolek699 7 лет назад +16

      you are quite am'zing too.

    • @reharm_reality
      @reharm_reality 7 лет назад +4

      Fredee Ziffel This song has always felt exactly the way my life feels (I'm in seventh grade).

  • @simplycicilia
    @simplycicilia 7 лет назад +400

    I wonder how beautiful her voice will be like when she grow up...

    • @Soassistovideosful
      @Soassistovideosful 7 лет назад

      Her voice is already beautiful,there is nothing to change.

    • @chmtopforever2177
      @chmtopforever2177 4 года назад

      Grace originals ruclips.net/p/PLRhBBF5n2mckP-YsvM_pjBj3RJ9ayN3vD

  • @josephinephillips6608
    @josephinephillips6608 2 года назад +18

    I listened to this song after not hearing it in a while and this made me tear up🥺 Grace is so beyond talented. She shined so bright on America's Got Talent and she has come so far at such a young age. Her voice is so unique and powerful, it gives me chills. And those little breaks/cracks in her voice omg! Also her songwriting skills are amazing!! She inspires me so much as a singer/musician and a songwriter❤

  • @janarohlich4498
    @janarohlich4498 3 года назад +785

    I love how there's so many trans, nonbinary people etc. who can really relate to this song.
    Lots of love

    • @gacha-kaithegaygachist161
      @gacha-kaithegaygachist161 3 года назад +7

      It’s amazing and I love it 💙💖🤍💖💙

    • @samdal420
      @samdal420 3 года назад +4

      💛🤍💜🖤💙💖🤍💖💙

    • @parrotpepper332
      @parrotpepper332 3 года назад +12

      I a genderfluid am present :D
      💙🖤💜🤍💗

    • @surrenderyourgender5976
      @surrenderyourgender5976 2 года назад +5

      I am also Non-Binary.

    • @killua6483
      @killua6483 2 года назад +7

      I'm non-binary and I love this song 💛🤍💜🖤 and I'm also pansexual 💗💛💙

  • @trash9598
    @trash9598 6 лет назад +3467

    this is a MOOD

    • @chelseam9285
      @chelseam9285 6 лет назад +21

      TRUE

    • @mikasaackerman6224
      @mikasaackerman6224 6 лет назад +25

      She like the next sia

    • @fishfood4two717
      @fishfood4two717 6 лет назад +50

      I agree completely. I hate when people compare new people with new talent to others. They’re not the next anyone, other than the next person to be noticed for their talent.

    • @polle_trippie
      @polle_trippie 6 лет назад +1

      agree

    • @emely4649
      @emely4649 6 лет назад

      bluexpastelblueberry YES! I

  • @pussycat3693
    @pussycat3693 4 года назад +11738

    She's 14 when she made this and I'm 14 and literally sleeping in my bed all day

  • @matthewgreenhalgh8272
    @matthewgreenhalgh8272 2 года назад +21

    This is definitely one of the most inspirational songs I've ever heard. Wow

  • @chantelholtzberger5902
    @chantelholtzberger5902 Год назад +97

    I've had this song stuck in my head for weeks and couldn't remember where I knew it from .. omg

    • @Lunalizzyy
      @Lunalizzyy Год назад +1

      same

    • @Besidethebookshelf
      @Besidethebookshelf Год назад +2

      Omg, AGT changed a lot of young kids careers, made me tear up… it’s been 6years…

    • @maryslater160
      @maryslater160 Год назад +1

      americas got talent! she won the golden buzzer with this song!

  • @elettrism6126
    @elettrism6126 7 лет назад +723

    I'm actually in love with this song

  • @donloyal
    @donloyal 7 лет назад +1504

    Here before one mil views. I'm proud of myself😝

    • @donloyal
      @donloyal 7 лет назад +8

      Suddenly this thought came into my mind that I wouldn't be surprised if by the time she grows up to be 24-25 she'll have an actual ocean of people attending her concert...like...fully packed...all sold out...it's literally going to be a journey for all of us to see her grow up :)

    • @twaybaalhabshy1339
      @twaybaalhabshy1339 7 лет назад +1

      Sachin Pillay this is so cute

    • @jallapogus3452
      @jallapogus3452 7 лет назад +1

      so should 999,999 people be proud of themselves for clicking on a video

    • @lc-zd4fm
      @lc-zd4fm 7 лет назад +1

      Sachin Pillay same

    • @etharahforlife8384
      @etharahforlife8384 7 лет назад +1

      Same

  • @guilherme_0412
    @guilherme_0412 2 года назад +287

    I don't know my name
    I don't play by the rules of the game
    So you say I'm just trying, just trying
    So I heard you are my sister's friend
    You get along quite nicely
    You ask me why I cut my hair
    And changed myself completely
    I don't know my name
    I don't play by the rules of the game
    So you say I'm just trying, just trying
    I went from bland and popular
    To joining the marching band
    I made the closest friends
    I'll ever have in my lifetime
    I am lost, trying to get found
    In an ocean of people
    Please don't ask me any questions
    There won't be a valid answer
    I'll just say
    That I don't know my name
    I don't play by the rules of the game
    So you say I'm just trying, just trying
    I now know my name
    I don't play by the rules of the game
    So you say I'm not trying
    But I'm trying to find my way

    • @zerozero2166
      @zerozero2166 2 года назад +1

      Thank you

    • @neelsneels4976
      @neelsneels4976 2 года назад +2

      God she a miracle u created by u she is ur lil beautiful amazing creature bless her protect her grow her she is a blessing love her too much even though I've never met her but miracles happen it would be marvellous meeting her one day🤗🤗❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @redwatch1100
    @redwatch1100 3 года назад +7

    Im 50 years old and I have had this song stuck in my head for a few months now driving me crazy. Thanks Grace. lol

  • @softlobster
    @softlobster 5 лет назад +1633

    I love how it started at America’s got Talent..and now she’s here..I wish I could be like her one day!

    • @stranger8881
      @stranger8881 5 лет назад +15

      Me to but i dont really think i can be like her

    • @kiantaylor8477
      @kiantaylor8477 5 лет назад +11

      Well, you’ve got your first fan! 🤩

    • @Felinee_snb
      @Felinee_snb 5 лет назад +10

      You can✨🌈🌦

    • @morganr3744
      @morganr3744 5 лет назад +6

      I love your name thingy perfectly imperfect

    • @courtneybrookes2429
      @courtneybrookes2429 5 лет назад +4

      You should be yourself since you're
      the best you! :D

  • @artemismoon330
    @artemismoon330 7 лет назад +611

    Grace is Not The Next Taylor Swift...
    She's Not The Next Sia...
    She's The First Grace VanderWaal!
    ❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️❤️️

    • @folf
      @folf 7 лет назад +7

      Mischa Muffin ••• very first!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @sophiaahn1694
      @sophiaahn1694 7 лет назад +5

      awwwwww that is sooooo sweet!

    • @kirstenvl4556
      @kirstenvl4556 7 лет назад

      Mischa Muffin ••• yass

    • @aalison
      @aalison 7 лет назад

      Mischa Muffin ••• that is so sweet

    • @Yqxnii
      @Yqxnii 7 лет назад +1

      Mischa Muffin ••• that's true

  • @xxx-sx3hp
    @xxx-sx3hp 2 года назад +3

    This song is giving off stargirl vibes sm-

  • @kwesonabrams2906
    @kwesonabrams2906 3 года назад +11

    This song literally brings me happiness

  • @yourfavouritecookiecook2346
    @yourfavouritecookiecook2346 7 лет назад +768

    My ears do not deserve her voice...... 😭😍🔥

    • @emmawilmer9798
      @emmawilmer9798 7 лет назад +2

      ιкя

    • @lillyxx2419
      @lillyxx2419 7 лет назад +1

      Little Miss Donut do u mean in a bad way or good 😀🤔😀😀🤷🏽‍♂️🤷🏼‍♀️🌈

    • @marametwailb3635
      @marametwailb3635 7 лет назад +8

      Itzlilz Vlogs in a good way

    • @yepitsme6992
      @yepitsme6992 7 лет назад +3

      zoo rau kuv pob ntseg

  • @izzyking156
    @izzyking156 7 лет назад +223

    I love when she says " I now know my name! "

  • @GratefulGreg7386
    @GratefulGreg7386 2 года назад +13

    It is truly amazing and remarkable even unimaginable that a 10-12 year old was able to write such unique and powerful song. I don’t know all the technical terms for all the things in this song that blow me away but their are so many. Not just for the obvious reasons like Grace’s voice and the amazing lyrics. Those two things are great, but it’s all the other things that really amaze me. From the delivery of the lyrics to the pace changes in the music. It’s truly brilliant on every level and there are many many levels.

  • @kegrski2587
    @kegrski2587 2 года назад +22

    I’m having an identity crisis, I don’t have many friends, I’m so confused and I don’t know what to do, this song is just so meaningful.

  • @alyssa4120
    @alyssa4120 7 лет назад +2538

    I'm so proud of everything you've accomplished at such at young age! Keep it up Grace! We love you!

    • @alyssa4120
      @alyssa4120 7 лет назад +26

      you are truly wonderful!

    • @aysunr.6045
      @aysunr.6045 7 лет назад +1

      Alyssa Gray yea she is

    • @sofnoguera7887
      @sofnoguera7887 7 лет назад +1

      Alyssa Gray love ya grace ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @MathiasGr.
      @MathiasGr. 7 лет назад +6

      Yea soon she's gonna be on drugs cus of the pressure of fans and paparazzi. Good shit.

    • @georgiewhytexx9500
      @georgiewhytexx9500 7 лет назад +13

      Wizhqa you should NEVER say someone will be on drugs

  • @charli7649
    @charli7649 7 лет назад +316

    My friend and i were so inspired by this song that we bought ukuleles, learnt the song, and then went busking around our suburb. We performed in music classes, in our own and others (the year 5s, 4s, 3s, 2s, 1s, and pre-primarys), in front of our school, and on the radio. Grace you are amazing and both me and my friend want to be such talented musicians like you. I have tried to write my own two songs but they will never be as good as yours.
    Keep up the good work and thank you for starting our dreams!
    From one of your biggest fans :D

    • @yesusnebsnwdnsn7642
      @yesusnebsnwdnsn7642 7 лет назад +5

      ChaCha Girl05 i

    • @JD-wl1lk
      @JD-wl1lk 7 лет назад

      ChaCha Girl05 it's "Learned"

    • @charli7649
      @charli7649 7 лет назад

      iCarzy HomeBoy i don't give a damn, the only thing i was trying to say was that i "learned" the song. I'm sorry my grammar didn't please you

    • @charli7649
      @charli7649 7 лет назад

      Caitlin Basham thanks! 😊

    • @lakhenaung9298
      @lakhenaung9298 7 лет назад +1

      Wow, awesomeeeee!!!

  • @TheRealDegen100
    @TheRealDegen100 Год назад +11

    Her voice gives me chills. She is Amazing

  • @graciousnulada8944
    @graciousnulada8944 3 года назад +26

    It's already 4 yrs but this song is still one of my faves.

  • @dude9311
    @dude9311 7 лет назад +824

    she is one of those singer. That so simple and humble, people like them only need guitar or ukulele to sing. They may not sound perfect but thats what makes them loveable and so fun to watch. I hope for more people like them in music industry.

    • @felicityfoo6240
      @felicityfoo6240 7 лет назад +27

      she really is. Also, I think you would like Dodie Clark's music too because she's one of these amazing people.

    • @mynametracer5057
      @mynametracer5057 7 лет назад +9

      Patrick Kurniawan, shes one of those singers where, it doesnt matter if she has voice cracks, bad singing (not saying she does, 'cept for voice cracks), it only matters how she sings it, the words, it only matters if it comes from the heart, and mind. Because i believe thats where it came from.

    • @katb1671
      @katb1671 7 лет назад +3

      She is not my friend

    • @gabbyhollinger5013
      @gabbyhollinger5013 7 лет назад +4

      that was nice

    • @hanjoe7646
      @hanjoe7646 7 лет назад +3

      Vance Joy is also my favorite... I really like these two

  • @flying_umbrella9497
    @flying_umbrella9497 5 лет назад +298

    I love this song, I have a 12-year-old and she loves to sing. She looks up to you and wants to be you. Even though she sings beautifully she doesn't believe it. She watches your audition and listens to the audio to get some confidence and I couldn't be able to thank you more.

    • @philipmcneill3526
      @philipmcneill3526 5 лет назад +8

      Very nice sentiments. You should post this on Grace's Instagram or twitter account(s), which Grace sometimes responds to. It is very unlikely she sees any posts here.

    • @duvya234
      @duvya234 5 лет назад +2

      Not to be nosy but what is your daughters name ?

    • @patricenwadueze925
      @patricenwadueze925 5 лет назад +1

      Reagan Roach awwwww😊

    • @average.possum.enjoyer
      @average.possum.enjoyer 5 лет назад +1

      Reagan Roach *sisterslapsomebeautifulsenseintothatlilartist*
      *ilookforwardtoseeinghersinglateroninlife*

    • @rmastermind
      @rmastermind 5 лет назад +1

      Omg ❤

  • @zeiah_gaming9128
    @zeiah_gaming9128 Год назад +2

    The fact that this song is so powerful
    and you also posted this vid on my bday heh-

  • @zosiasoldvideos
    @zosiasoldvideos 2 года назад +30

    I have a story to tell. I’m a teenage girl who loves to sing and write songs. I think I was around seven when I actually wrote down the lyrics to my first song. The more I would write and sing, the more confident I would become in my singing. My parents have always supported my songwriting and the people that knew that I wrote my own songs always found it very impressive that I would write songs at such a young age. That led me to believe that I had the potential to become an amazing artist. Then, I was watching TV one night, and at 8 I discovered Grace VanderWaal. I was so intrigued and inspired at the same time. When I realized that she was the girl that won America’s Got Talent, I decided to check out her channel. It was all original songs. Everybody was shocked that a young girl was already writing such beautiful original material at 12. It gave me so much confidence because my brain initially thought “ but I can write songs at eight, i’m so cool!” Then, I looked back at my song. It turned out to look absolutely horrible in comparison. Soon enough, I became obsessed with Grace and started to analyze her songwriting process to try and write an original piece with her exact songwriting process. I even did impressions of her. That way I felt like people could finally see the other side of me. I felt like the fact that I could impersonate another singer would make people more impressed with my knowledge of music. That day, my dad came in the room, sat down with me, and asked me, “ why are you choosing to do this?” I explained why, and he said, “you really don’t need to. You’re perfect the way you are.” That made me realize that I didn’t need to be like anybody else. I felt like I *finally knew my name.* Since that moment, I have still written loads of songs and continued my singing hobby. I do sometimes look back at my old songs and reminisce about how childish and silly they seem, but that’s okay. I’m now going into high school and I can proudly say Grace has been a huge inspiration for me.

    • @melodyeisenberg2789
      @melodyeisenberg2789 Год назад +4

      I love your story. It takes courage and an amazing strength to tell your story. It is amazing when you connect with someone on a level that creates a spark in you to ultimately help you see yourself for your own beautiful self. Your a teenager doing that. I'm 60 and she helped me too. You now too have been lit up by a light. Light up the dark.

  • @diptanandy7273
    @diptanandy7273 7 лет назад +1492

    Early squad that made it before 1M views, where ya at?!!!

  • @RunUphillBackwards
    @RunUphillBackwards 7 лет назад +198

    My heart is full.... I love this song and I love this incredibly talented young lady.
    To Mr. Greg Wells, I am sorry I ever had doubts about what you would do with "I Don't Know My Name" - it's perfect; perfectly perfect! Grace's soft airy vocals are not lost in production tricks. You have honored her singular vocal style and allowed the pacing and melody to flow as Grace intended it, ending beautifully with the orchestral accompaniment.
    Grace, please don't ever stop making music. You are a beautiful light shining on a world with many shadows. For some people music is background noise. For others, it's as vital as the air we breathe; the soundtrack to our lives; what conjures the most intense emotions. I believe you already know that, and have for quite some time. Songs "from my heart", you have said on several occasions. "From your heart" means something special, when it's coming from you!
    I shall now wait impatiently, till the full album is playing on perpetual repeat, on my funky old CD player, and blasting out of my speakers - filling the house with beautiful music. I believe, you see, that classic music (such as yours) is best appreciated as it would be experienced when preformed live.
    Enjoy this time, Grace - remember it - and recall it in the future when you may have doubts. And never doubt how much you meant to all of us.

    • @edreyes5500
      @edreyes5500 7 лет назад +6

      Fredee Ziffel I could not have said it better myself. You are correct. No Auto-Tune required, like other high price singers.

    • @RunUphillBackwards
      @RunUphillBackwards 7 лет назад +7

      Well, auto-tune is not what I had considered, not with Greg Wells as the producer. Grace's voice is so rich and textured, I was concerned that anything more than the cello and minimal drums would dilute her best quality - emotion - it radiates from her. I have to believe that Grace knew what she wanted and that everyone (family included) was happy with the results. It's all Grace, till nearly the end - so incredible. The last chorus, and then that soaring orchestra, I was truly moved - beautiful.

    • @nicholasmatthew8568
      @nicholasmatthew8568 7 лет назад

      Fredee Ziffel

    • @mandywong191
      @mandywong191 7 лет назад +1

      Fredee Ziffel was

    • @TaliaLahoud
      @TaliaLahoud 7 лет назад

      HEY! check out my COVER of "I don't know my name" on my channel :) thanks!

  • @weswesthecuriouschef6846
    @weswesthecuriouschef6846 Год назад +13

    This song helped me through some really rough times because I didn't know who I wanted myself to be and this song guided me to become a singer and song writer for my feelings. Thank you

  • @justins5373
    @justins5373 2 года назад +4

    The most beautiful thing I've ever heard in my life.

  • @potatoplayzroblox7677
    @potatoplayzroblox7677 4 года назад +1785

    Grace: *breaks voice but sings beautifully
    Me: *breaks voice and sounds like a dying walrus 😅😂😂😂😂

  • @pineappleperson2412
    @pineappleperson2412 4 года назад +1457

    i rlly used to love this song I-

    • @ratsratats6352
      @ratsratats6352 4 года назад +122

      I still do 😂 she's my idol

    • @meghanlim436
      @meghanlim436 4 года назад +50

      me too!! it was the first song I learned on my uke, and it inspired my friends and I to make a video featuring the song!! you can check it out on my channel :)) dont forget to leave a like too, we're trying to get 500 likes!!

    • @ratsratats6352
      @ratsratats6352 4 года назад +25

      @@meghanlim436 I'm still learning how to use my ukulele 😭 I just have trouble focussing due to my adhd and it's not fun 😂

    • @karsynbrown9764
      @karsynbrown9764 4 года назад +7

      更好哦身体不容易身体哦了'是 same here i don’t know how to tune it 😂😂😂

    • @elizkastar
      @elizkastar 4 года назад +13

      Pineapple Person same but hearing it again-

  • @adriannavazquez9626
    @adriannavazquez9626 3 года назад +3

    This deserved that that golden buzzer!!!!!!

  • @Mystix_x
    @Mystix_x 3 года назад +7

    i saw this on AGT on my tv, and fell in love with it instantly and its been stuck in my head since.

  • @leaf_does_stuff5464
    @leaf_does_stuff5464 4 года назад +478

    I always get goosebumps at the "I now know my name" especially after watching all the sweet Tick tocks with the audio

  • @henryskudder6810
    @henryskudder6810 7 лет назад +1228

    1.5 speed is more like the audition

    • @Vprolife100
      @Vprolife100 7 лет назад +2

      You're right!

    • @cupcakehowlter
      @cupcakehowlter 7 лет назад +113

      1.25 is closer to the audition

    • @viktoryaa5028
      @viktoryaa5028 7 лет назад +32

      Henry Skudder Dang it! I'm on mobile!

    • @anyahpeters5834
      @anyahpeters5834 7 лет назад +3

      Galaxookie I really love her so much Grace Vanderwaal

    • @fuffyducky9722
      @fuffyducky9722 7 лет назад

      Henry Skudder how you make it faster

  • @Viihh_866
    @Viihh_866 3 года назад +7

    Since she participated in that program, I have not stopped listening to her songs. It brings a very good vibe

  • @aliciapatient5954
    @aliciapatient5954 2 года назад +13

    this is such a beautiful song, thank you for making this Grace!

  • @sophiamiller2871
    @sophiamiller2871 7 лет назад +91

    I love how this sounds so natural- no auto tune!

    • @elizzybeth.c2382
      @elizzybeth.c2382 7 лет назад +13

      Hun, listen to the audition

    • @Damop17
      @Damop17 7 лет назад +1

      Sophia Miller you need to listen to more music. There's a lot of music that sounds natural. Welcome to the music world lol

    • @JodyandMatt28
      @JodyandMatt28 7 лет назад +5

      You can totally tell it is autotuned.... her audition was regular non auto tuned singing. This is autotuned.

    • @ddestinyy01
      @ddestinyy01 7 лет назад

      y'all are so hateful! just let her be happy and enjoy the song. Autotuned or not, it sounds beautiful and Grace is a beautiful young girl!

    • @yaboiowen708
      @yaboiowen708 7 лет назад +2

      Jody and Matt actually this version is slower it's not auto tuned and at the time the song wasn't completed so of course it's going to sound different

  • @jimtaylor4190
    @jimtaylor4190 7 лет назад +3070

    Hi Grace,
    This is the first time I have heard the studio version. Of course I fell in love with your audition version. I had got out of the habit of watching AGT and wasn't even going to watch this season. I recorded the 2nd episode of the season and was fast forwarding through most of the acts until this young lady came out with a ukulele in hand. I have watched so many young ladies before trying to get their break singing covers and trying to sound like so many singers before them. I couldn't bare the thought of seeing another broken heart get their hopes and dreams dashed so I almost fast forwarded again.
    But when Howie said "you're a beautiful young lady do you know that" your response with that witty "why thank you" was gold. My attention was held up to when Simon said "do you think you can win" of course your response "miracles can happen, so possibly" will go down in history. At this point of time not in my wildest imagination did I think it could possibly happen. No one this young had won in ten years and no one certainly had won singing an original. It just wasn't going to happen. But I had to watch thinking how sad I was going to feel seeing another broken heart going home with her hopes dashed.
    Then the first words came out "I don't know my name". I sat there nervous and anxious waiting and then the final. When I heard "I now know my name" with the power and feeling I haven't ever seen on AGT or anywhere else I can remember I knew I was witnessing a star in the making right before my very eyes.
    Sorry to be so windy but I was leading up to how much I loved your audition version and it will always hold a place in my heart. That being said your studio version is a little different but is just as great and I couldn't be happier. I know you worked hard on it and you should be very proud. I know I am.

    • @gzrgldr8288
      @gzrgldr8288 7 лет назад +50

      I think a lot of us went through exactly what you did. You pretty much described my first impressions also. Couldn't be a bigger fan of her right now.

    • @sargossgolek699
      @sargossgolek699 7 лет назад +12

      idem dito. This was history in the making!

    • @gzrgldr8288
      @gzrgldr8288 7 лет назад +13

      Sargoss Golek her album is currently ranked #2 in the pop category on amazons best sellers list. #18 overall

    • @sargossgolek699
      @sargossgolek699 7 лет назад +8

      yazzzzzz!

    • @SSarah-wk1vq
      @SSarah-wk1vq 7 лет назад +3

      +Gzr Gldr she will have an album!!?!!?!!

  • @yinshen-rs5td
    @yinshen-rs5td 4 месяца назад +3

    “Sometimes you will never know the value of the moment until it becomes a memory” -Dr. Seuss

  • @ebay_localyaroundyou
    @ebay_localyaroundyou 2 года назад +4

    She started with being 11-12 when she made this song, now she has albums. I love her songs so much

  • @ssharma975
    @ssharma975 7 лет назад +2512

    This is just too sweet
    Makes me cry every time this is so genuine

  • @heyitskayla5963
    @heyitskayla5963 7 лет назад +154

    1:45 OMGGGGGGGG!!!! THAT IS MT ART!!!!!!

  • @pz-eu4te
    @pz-eu4te 2 года назад +3

    this song brings back the memories

  • @ash9529
    @ash9529 3 года назад +353

    I'm non-binary and I'm still choosing between Ash and Blake as New name. This song hits so deep.

    • @joetheblacksmith8071
      @joetheblacksmith8071 3 года назад +12

      Go for ash!

    • @eeveemestiza1784
      @eeveemestiza1784 3 года назад +8

      I dont understand, why you have to choose? You can have a second name

    • @_.tbone._
      @_.tbone._ 3 года назад +3

      I like Blake more but it's your choice

    • @sadclownschool9358
      @sadclownschool9358 3 года назад +16

      I would like to congratulate you on picking a name that isn't an object, I'm currently going by Moss

    • @waytoobiased
      @waytoobiased 3 года назад +6

      Part time siren, don’t sweat it. Moss is a cool name.

  • @samanthaskye00
    @samanthaskye00 7 лет назад +61

    this is now, like, my favorite song ever. I've listened to it like one hundred times today. and it just inspires me that she is only a twelve year old girl and won AGT and writes her own songs that are so awesome. It makes me feel like I could get to have a book published even though I just turned 16. Which is a dream of mine. I love writing so much and I love this little girl. ❤

    • @taylorthehuman
      @taylorthehuman 7 лет назад +3

      Sammantha Skyy Pan fam

    • @rainbowstar4333
      @rainbowstar4333 7 лет назад +2

      Sammantha Skyy I did too she is amazing and I know how she feels because this is what my life is like and i understand her😍😍😍

  • @plxx4425
    @plxx4425 5 лет назад +15579

    When I was your age I was amazed by ants in a garden

  • @MadiElise...
    @MadiElise... 2 года назад +2

    This song is 🔥FIRE🔥

  • @neilericmorgan9287
    @neilericmorgan9287 2 года назад +5

    Still a terrific number that does not empty out. Thank you Grace

  • @graced-gracelee8019
    @graced-gracelee8019 5 лет назад +3239

    I literally fell in love with this song from the first time I heard it on AGT
    1 like for Grace💖💖

  • @angelak.5805
    @angelak.5805 7 лет назад +806

    when you took the gold buzzer I was crying so much!!!😊😊😊😍😍😍😘😘😘😭😭😭😭😭

  • @alisonmaness7889
    @alisonmaness7889 3 года назад +4

    Omggggg most amazing song

  • @applegum8774
    @applegum8774 3 года назад +21

    Her at 12: sings on America’s Got Talent, gets golden buzzer and makes songs
    Me at 12:what does cold chips and vinegar taste like

  • @spoon_goony548
    @spoon_goony548 4 года назад +55

    Grace if you read this:
    you inspire me so much to be myself and be more confident. This also helps me drift away into my imaginary world where everything is happy and good.

    • @meghanlim436
      @meghanlim436 4 года назад +1

      I feel the same way!! this was the first song I learnt on my uke :)) It inspired me so much that I made a video featuring its message on my channel!! I'm aiming for 500 likes and i hope you can help out

  • @emojigamer2074
    @emojigamer2074 7 лет назад +70

    she deserved to win America's Got Talent

  • @Lesbian_Ginger_Therian
    @Lesbian_Ginger_Therian 4 месяца назад +3

    I can't believe this was seven years ago..... This song is my childhood.

  • @uhhh6138
    @uhhh6138 2 года назад +3

    I almost cried of nostalgia from this

  • @unicorncave4700
    @unicorncave4700 7 лет назад +52

    I honestly feel like this will be the best song and thing she will ever do with her musical career. She will go very very far but this will be the one she is remembered for

    • @jdg48439
      @jdg48439 7 лет назад

      Just wait til you hear Gossip Girl.

    • @edreyes5500
      @edreyes5500 7 лет назад +3

      jeff goetz I can't wait for the people to hear Gossip Girl. It's different from her RUclips channel version. I'm talking Way Way different, hit song Different. If Gossip Girl becomes a hit, she will definitely be performing at the music awards.

    • @larrygorman3114
      @larrygorman3114 7 лет назад

      I think "Clay" is her best song.

    • @gregcadman6102
      @gregcadman6102 7 лет назад

      12 Stars is my favourite

    • @unicorncave4700
      @unicorncave4700 7 лет назад

      This was the start of it all ❤️️

  • @CraftyCreationsbyJade
    @CraftyCreationsbyJade 7 лет назад +380

    little sia love her voice who else wants her to do a sia song...🎊👌👏

  • @sara.712x
    @sara.712x 2 года назад +3

    I’ve listened to this song for years and I still haven’t gotten tired of it
    Grace has become a wonderful woman and is brave. She had the courage to get up on stage and she expressed her creation in a way I can’t even express💕

  • @0mnicorn
    @0mnicorn 3 года назад +104

    This song brings me back to a period of middle school where I was questioning my gender and sexual identity- I asked my friends to call me by different names so I could test how comfortable they made me.
    In the end, I found myself :) and I love this song to pieces

  • @laurenalexander1104
    @laurenalexander1104 5 лет назад +2007

    My ex friend showed me this song. I wish we were still friends, but now all I have is her favourite songs. I'm sorry katie💔

    • @yeezyyeezywusgood
      @yeezyyeezywusgood 5 лет назад +128

      Confused Potato is never too late for true friendship
      Give Katie some time because time heals everything
      I am sure that you two will be friends again
      If you haven’t already told her you are sorry and you care about her (idk the story idk if you have to apologize) and the friendship between you two I suggest to tell her
      I send to you all my support
      Stay strong lovely
      Hope to you and katie all the best ❤️

    • @laurenalexander1104
      @laurenalexander1104 5 лет назад +48

      @@yeezyyeezywusgood thank you so much❤❤

    • @flyyyallday8241
      @flyyyallday8241 5 лет назад +49

      Confused Potato i know that i’m very rude to ask a personal question, but what happened? you don’t have to answer it’s just that my curiosity is killing me.

    • @YuLingZeng313
      @YuLingZeng313 5 лет назад +24

      I can relate. I've lost my best friend for 11 years. I wish we could go back in time.

    • @dulcedejun9857
      @dulcedejun9857 5 лет назад +28

      @@YuLingZeng313 Me too, I had a friend and I trusted on her all my secrets but our 7 years of friendship, from 3 to 9/10 years old got lost because she got together with the popular people who criticize everyone for anything and told all my secrets and now she talks bad about me behind my back but I don´t care because I´ve got new friends that support me and help me get over it. Now I´m 11 and I still miss her a bit but she changed a lot, she has a fake piercing and insults the teachers but before she was a very nice girl. My strategy is to remember all the things that she did before we ended this friendship and some were things that I won´t forgive to her so with that I can keep straight to my way to happiness :)

  • @sumayahali5766
    @sumayahali5766 7 лет назад +164

    Grace! You might not read this. Well who am I kidding! You won't find this but if u do...
    I'm one year younger than you and believe me. You are just AMAZING! And, to be honest, I don't say stuff like that often. I'm not a people person but I am a Grace fan. Shine bright and blind the haters. ; )

  • @NOCLUEinvalid
    @NOCLUEinvalid 3 года назад +2

    the artist with the most relatable debut song

  • @Lia-cr4fv
    @Lia-cr4fv 2 года назад +4

    I just love this song-

  • @meep1876
    @meep1876 4 года назад +116

    why does this song hit me so hard? Like literally this is the only song that makes sense to me anymore...
    *edit*- wow I typically don't comment but I'm really surprised a lot of ppl can relate! I thought it was just me lol... Stay safe!

    • @kevinsolis4047
      @kevinsolis4047 4 года назад +4

      It hits hard because it's in cursive...

  • @theahoran1035
    @theahoran1035 4 года назад +40

    God is a pen
    Grace is a highlighter
    God drew the world
    Grace made it brighter

  • @rebzino
    @rebzino 2 года назад +3

    who else is here after 5 years, still know the song off by heart❤️

  • @devianggraini5523
    @devianggraini5523 3 года назад +2

    You know what ? Every single pages when i'm down, i'm always remember this song and can't stop amazed with this song and your name, Grace VanderWaal.

  • @avanoone973
    @avanoone973 7 лет назад +115

    MY ART AT 34 SECONDS!!!!!!OMG

    • @anyadicki583
      @anyadicki583 7 лет назад +7

      Ava Noone It looks very nice :)

    • @angey3454
      @angey3454 7 лет назад +4

      Ava Noone it's so nice

    • @-crescent422-4
      @-crescent422-4 7 лет назад +2

      Ava Noone It's cute!

    • @makaylat1290
      @makaylat1290 7 лет назад +1

      There's an mother person who says you have the same art

    • @aniyahdavis4843
      @aniyahdavis4843 7 лет назад +3

      Makayla T it's 2 diffrent pieces

  • @paris3783
    @paris3783 4 года назад +373

    I’m here cause of one video on tik tok people making fun of her singing or song. So I decided to see what her singing is really like but let me say soemthing she sings like an ANGEL 😇

    • @chmtopforever2177
      @chmtopforever2177 4 года назад +1

      She still sings this on her tours Grace IDKMN ruclips.net/p/PLRhBBF5n2mclKnAr8GdSBnV0Vki7FT7El

    • @mickiemags
      @mickiemags 4 года назад +5

      Yeah my sis makes fun of her singing!

    • @paris3783
      @paris3783 4 года назад +1

      I like play robloxing aww that’s so mean :(

    • @Enielleday
      @Enielleday 4 года назад +3

      She sounds like trash

    • @PointlessPickle
      @PointlessPickle 4 года назад +10

      Danielle nah you’re just jealous

  • @samina333
    @samina333 2 года назад +4

    I love how u used art for the lyrics ♡︎ fr I’m in love with this

  • @faizalove5412
    @faizalove5412 2 года назад +2

    This song is so good

  • @goose7237
    @goose7237 7 лет назад +73

    me singing:I don't know my name
    mother:your phones the reason you don't know your name
    me:it's a song
    mother:right