Teenage Dream -- Darren Criss

[heddie152]

Oh. My. Gosh.

[belleandellie8]

1 person has no taste

[MichelleIllanez]

Ok guys the next year the Grammy for best artist has to be for Darren!

[JoBrosLover14]

is he...crying? aww this is my birthdayyy! :)

[itsAbbyyy]

this performance is just BEYONDDD stellar. <3

[GcaothMariee]

One person doesn't understand what's a real singer and a handsome man.

[SennaAnodyneRaylie47]

omg bb <3

[iamacookiestealer]

Tingles are running up and down my spine, oh my god Darren

[lindseyganey2]

i hate you so much that i'm actually in love with you

[everlasting9292]

"I can't sleep..." and I also can barely sing because I am getting so choked up right now.

I could never get tired of watching/listening to him perform this. I'll always love that he loves singing it alone, and I love that his fans love him so much to stfu and let him sing. Every time I hear him sing this song it makes me a little braver to go on doing what I wanna do and reach for the stars and never look back, not matter what people say to me. Thanks, Darren. And thank YOU for posting.

[alicesouzaa]

oh, Darren. 

[Immer93]

not crying either, just a shit in my eyes, a big shit.

[Outrajess]

For some reason I've always considered this song more of a gay/bi/any sort of acceptance anthem than Firework.

[randomgal13]

"The way you call out to my soul..."

No, I'm not crying..... There's just a huge fucking storm raining on my face right now :')

We're all just SO proud of you Darren! <3333

[Fashionbaby58]

@randomgal13 hi sorry not trying to burst a bubble but i think he said "the way you come out to my show".. but i could be wrong!! just saying what i thought i heard!

[randomgal13]

@Fashionbaby58 oh... you're right :/ well, never mind. it's still adorable <3

[gotwrakspurts]

I cried freely through this and smiled through the tears :') I'm so proud to be part of the fandom that's built up for Darren :) he's so amazing

[GemmluvinNicky]

i smiled like an idiot watching this..Darren this is what you've resolved me too! and you getting upset singing this song, which means so much to you just made me want to hug you and love you more than i do already if that's possible. you're an inspiration to us all never change DC.♥

[xXxHoney01xXx]

not crying.. i just have a tree in my eye, okay?!

[itsamazingg9]

my heart... oh my god. I love you so much... thanks for being who you are. You're amazing, my teenage dream <3

[123longlive]

sobbing.

[rachel237linda]

I started crying the moment I saw that he was crying...

Oh Darren you mean so much to me :')

[Tafy102]

So lovely, omg i cry watching this.

[rictusemprasarah]

<3

[spatulajean]

"I cant sleep"

...well that makes sense

[Modog34]

you are my teenage dream darren <3

[CJSmith8793]

Um, I'm pretty sure he's just sweating, guys... I've watched a lot of these and he's wiping sweat off in a lot of the videos. If he's crying, then he's crying from his forehead too...

[AwkwardSims]

There shoulda been a warning on this video:

**WARNING: You WILL burst into uncontrollable sobs**

My God I love him :,) <---Tears o' joy

[tskppatd4222]

This, this is why I love him. So much emotion and heart... He's so amazing. I will love him forever. And now I've started crying :')

[daanipunk101]

what camera do you have???? ITS SO AWESOME!

[HylianCupcakeNinja]

Is it bad that this made me cry. This guy is... just... amazing *.*

[midnightvamp11]

1 dislike? thanks hermione!

[foreverastarkid]

This. Is. Amazing.

[sabriMHA96]

1 person is a Hufflepuff

[FGirlsSuperhero]

@sabriMHA96 Don't say that! A true Hufflepuff would be able to FIND their way to the Like button..

[foreverastarkid]

i love you.

[pinkopalrose]

darren we don't have to wait till tonight, i'll be your teenage dream whenever you want ;)

[amandalovesICONicBoy]

i love darren sooo much....when he wipes away his tears i just want to scream out I LOVE YOU DARREN because he gives so much love, emotion, heart, and soul into every song he sings and i feel i should show him that we care too....and for him not to even care that he cried shows how much of a true man and great person he is....also how he makes you feel apart of it is just so amazing.....I love him more and more everytime i see him <3<3<3<3

[Dan24294]

That sweat.... I dont understand why I find it so hot!

[draco12rolls]

why would ANYONE dislike this!!!! WHO EVER THAT IS IS REALLY STUPID

[TAMET77]

DARREN CRISS, WHAT THE HELLLLLLLL CAN`T HE DO???

[davidcookfangirl]

I've got goosebumps. I'm speechless....just so amazing...so...ugh...<3

[Gleek4Life2011]

This, this is why I love Darren Criss, I love how he can get so lost in the songs he sings, how he sings to the audience, makes them feel like there part of it all, One day if I'm lucky enough to be one of the people to meet this AMAZING person, I will thank him for everything he has done, from teaching me its okay to be myself, to being himself and not giving a f*** what they think about him, WE LOVE YOU DARREN, NEVER EVER CHANGE, FOR ANYONE, WE LOVE YOU JUST THE WAY YOU ARE :)

[ussabrefencer07]

I....can't. Darren, I love you and you make ME feel like a Teenage Dream. We all love you so much! <3

[myriamtawk]

the only person who disliked this must be so jealous of him because i cant think of any other reason why anyone wouldnt wanna hug him after this and never let go <3

[LadeA3]

A man that crys, publicly, unshamefully. Darren Criss you continuely keep stealing my heart. You're completely amazing and I'm so happy your talents are being noticed and know that they are sincerely cherished by all who listen. :)

[LeeeshaPop]

i agree, darren. let's all run away and not ever look back.

[Chrolli1000]

Wow...I'm speechless <3

[erinmaloy95]

I think, given the opportunity, i would bathe in this man's sweat....

[daFranOs]

Awww love, don't cry! You just made me cry....and every single girl who has watched this.....including Umbridge.... We're all so proud of you, and we can't wait to see what you do next! You've accomplished so much already <3333

[apdg93]

i dont get it. he sounds even better live than in a cd this is music people!

[stolenbaby2008]

I started crying around the 2:30 mark. Darren, you are just wonderful. <333

[elliemakesmusic]

nothing like getting to watch someone's dreams come true, is there? bless him.

[Ukr8165]

omg i LOVE you

[kmasucci]

darren is supermegafoxyawesomehott

[pouty001]

I think his voce is just brilliant.

[NouKiiLuke]

It made it SO emotional.

You move me, Darren.



[MissRiaKitty]

Less than motherfucking THREE.

[thewink123]

He should bring an album out, and this arrangement should be on it!

I would buy the heck out of it.

[theyeti9311]

This was even more beautiful live. <3

I'm so glad I could be at this concert.

[sparklytea]

he.. like, fuck. he's so amazing. :3

[soraya5]

This man'll be the death of me!! Ahhhh I can't handle his everything, he is SO unbelievably talented! <3

[lyssalee306]

i cried.

[mokeylovescohen]

The way his voice is a whisper when he says 'sleep' makes my heart break. Darren is so amazing.

[striversister]

I'm like shaking. Why is he so perfect? God this must of been just magical live.

[SydLyn220]

is it bad to want to meet someone so much that you obsess over them and plan your whole life around them? I love you Darren! You are my hero and i seriously cant wait to meet you one day!:)

[lisa1210lisa]

@SydLyn220 omg! I do that too xD

[PatientxWhatsername]

Awwww. If he's singing for anyone in particular they are the luckiest, probably most-deserving person on the face of the planet.

[ameygirl323]

:') this man is truly beautiful <33

[ThinkPinkAeropostale]

I was there last night, I had never seen him in concert, and I love how funny and entertaining he is. :) He's so real with his fans, And I have so much respect for him for that. This made me tear up cause of how amazing it was, I love you Darren. <3333

[fantasylover42]

This video is what I think I will show anyone who asks me why I like Darren Criss so much. Why he's my inspiration and my idol. Because this video shows it all.

How much he cares for what he's doing. How talented he is. How much he appreciates everything that's happened to him. What an overall amazing guy he is.

[Bellajemima708]

well, looks like Blaine got that job at Six Flags after all!

[katysgettingmad]

you don't cry. you don't cry...

[thisisthecatscratch]

I have a ridiculous, almost insane amount of love for Darren. This particular performance...gah. Proud momma, yo. TT

[jennlovebieber]

OMG OMG I LOVE THIS VERSION SO MUCH! i love Darren so MUCH! HE IS THE BEST! awwww tears

[TheCanadiangirl95]

He makes every song so much more beautiful

[lunaticum]

What will always, always get me when he plays this song is the emotion and meaning that he puts in it. It not just a performance, this is a true declaration of love and gratefulness and I've never really come across that with another artist than Darren. He is so sincere in everything that he does, it's absolutely breathtaking and mind boggling and inspiring.

[elliemakesmusic]

i fucking adore him. his heart is completely on his sleeve in this and it's so endearing. possibly one of the best versions of this he's done.

[proudtobejo]

<3

[mountaintechie222]

<3 always whether it e starkid glee or whatever in the future!

[l0reJuDd]

words could never describe how proud of Darren I am/feel... so young, freaking talented and so down to earth. you've never forgotten where you started, that's why you've come so far Dare, and starkids and gleeks, we're so proud of you, of everything you've achieved and i'm pretty sure that there's still more to come for you and i'll be here supporting you whatever you do and wherever you go... ALWAYS <3

[pinkjelly246]

I was all well and good until 1:27, when I realised he was crying.

then my emotions just exploded.

[draco12rolls]

OH MY GOD awwwww first if you will indulge me or go to the bathroom BEST REQUEST FOR SILENCE EVER second AWWWWWWW

[killyouwithakiss]

I will never not cry at this video. Why? Because I am so freakin' proud of this man, of how far he's come, of what he's accomplished. But also because Darren has never ever forgotten where he started - he loves Starkid and everything there just as much as he loves glee and he's still the same humble, lovely guy just like he was when he was singing in those restaurants and cafés <3

[RedAliceJoyDOLtis]

At 1.40 he had we bawling my eyes out like crazy, and at 3:40 I was laughing so much and then clapping along. AWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

[joysanwhoa]

yeahh it doesn't really look like he's crying, just wiping sweat off of his face. let's face it, he's always sweating haha

but it still was a very emotional and powerful performance.<3

[KlainebowSuspenders]

...and then I started sobbing hysterically and clinging to my computer screen.

[KarenLoveification]

Oh Darren. You have managed to take a song that has become YOUR song and make it into a love song that reaches every one of your fans. That, mixed with your completely raw emotion, and a voice that makes all other singers turn and run, you have made me literally cry because of your perfection. No song has draw so much emotion for me, and that, Darren Criss, is why you will go places.

And we will follow you until the last fucking second.

[jessekimble]

#swooooon

[lisashmo]

i don't think he was actually crying guys. i was 5th row for this...he was wiping the sweat off his face. it was 115 degrees.

[lisashmo]

i am so glad i got to experience this live! literally one of the greatest things i have ever witnessed in my life. beautiful doesn't even begin to describe it.

[angelbecca913]

MY ENTIRE BRAIN IS CRYING.

[treasureyourself]

perfection

[Irielilla]

Must... not... cry...

This was so beautiful...

[Zobothehobo16]

his imperfections are what make him perfect

[Xx0okaylao0xX]

Can someone explain.. Why was he telling people to go to the bathroom in the beginning haha?? And then was he crying.. And why? And why is this making everyone else so emotional?

[Zobothehobo16]

@Xx0okaylao0xX hes telling ppl not to sing along that he wants to sing alone and to go to the bathroom if they dont think they can do that

[HeyGennie]

please let me meet you someday so i can thank you for everything myself

[georgiatheninja]

baby!! dont cry! it makes me sad... im so overcome with love :')

[genna0verthere]

this was just incredible

[ilovezanessasomuch]

this made me bawl my eyes out...damn darren, can i just hug this man?

[cinematicadventures1]

I'm always in a constant state of wanting to hug this man.

[ummyeahhi9]

this broke my heart

[Sofiiorio]

Oh god Darren :')



[alyssitahsaurus]

this is making me cry

[hannahmuffy]

oh god 2:30 and when his voice cracks at 2:42 and when he grabs at his heart at 3:35... there goes all composure. darren criss is a god of song.

[brittaniePHOBIA]

BUT WHY THE TEARS? Is it because he's come such a long way and can't believe it or something?

[bluebear14]

@brittaniePHOBIA Pretty much. This song was his first on Glee, so this is a big and important song to him since it's pretty much put him out there.

[4everArchieFan]

awww Darren. :')

[immabeastnotjokin]

that was incredible. but when was he crying?

[efkaservicegirl]

I'm not a crier. I don't cry. I was nearly crying tonight when he did this.

[quasimojo8]

oh my god, the things this man does to my emotions <3

we love you, Darren. Never stop being you

[ILNY79]

I was there. I love him. I was itching to sing. But I complied. kldjf;lksajflksjfds

[HAMSTERk]

i cried when it happened and i am crying now I CAN'T EVEN

[MusicCrazy182]

dont cry darren, that makes me cry :( We love you dare, and we are all so so so proud of you<3

[BecaAmberBailey]

2:30 killed me omg. So proud of him good lord. I can't.

[VeruAvv1309]

I don't care what anyone says: he performs this song 100% timesbetter than Katy Perry (And I love her). But the song just means so much to him, you can actually feel it while watching this. I can't believe it hasn't even been a year since it all started. I'm so poud of him I can't even put it into words. God bless you, Darren.

[MsCarolinaBernardi]

creys

[HugglepuffOboeGirl]

oh my God... sooooo beautiful... this man has such soul and passion in his music...

[KT6691]

Crying D:

[LilLizzie94]

Whenever he does this song I bawl like a baby! Love this man! Sings with such emotion!!!

[MsReimerReason]

Yeah, crying.

[spunkytatertot135]

Well, now I'm just sobbing. I have no shame. This was fucking gorgeous. Just... my god.

[cb45100]

I swear I never used to cry watching youtube videos. WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO ME DARREN?

Seriously though.

And thanks for posting! You seem to have had an awesome seat!