jay brannan - "beautifully" / NEW song, CD, tour, & t-shirt!

[Zythe]

It needs to be heterosexual because it's in the third person; it would be confusing if it was "he... he.... he..."; you wouldn't know who was doing what

[08andrac]

i have cried everytime i have watched this

[jenislame]

I am so impossibly in love with this song, but the music video and version of this song that was just released has left a sour taste in my mouth. I loved the simplicity of the song, Jay and the guitar. I wish he'd left it like this.

[riverjudgement]

Just heard this song last night from a sampler that Amazon recommended for me.

omg. I -love- this song. I've been listening to it all day, and even though it's kinda sad, I still love it. My older brother does too, as well as 'Half-Boyfriend'.

[kkdall123]

omg, the happiness on my face when I saw you come to Houston.♥

[WingZeto]

I can't stop listening to this song...but it makes me want to cry.

[WingZeto]

Er...cry in a good way...I think.

[flagswag16]

This song is probably one of the best I've heard <3 Ever.

[MsXbeetlejuiceX]

i fell in love with this song when i heard it on my pandora station. <3

[leerichardw]

Could someone make a video of how to play this? I'm new to guitar and this is an awesome song.

[bespontaneousalways]

@GemZi8 Me too. :'( He told his guy friend that he might be bi because he can't help who he falls in love with. It's so hard because he always calls me cute and gives me a bunch of compliments. Once he compared us to an old married couple. My heart just breaks every day because I know I'll probably never be what he wants.

[wrensong07]

Jay you are an inspiration and your music moves me!

[liliumroses96]

learning it right now <3 it's amazing.

[littlejay12]

This song comes on my pandora all the time! I love it so much!

[bn1612]

Beautiful. <3

[bexiigurl]

i sang this song in choir infront of my class for credit i dont know what they thought of me but every one kept asking what the song was:)

[GemZi8]

I'm just going to say that this is the story of my life. I Loved my bestfriend. Plot twist! He's gay. He said he could see his life with me, but he just couldn't take a chance.

Well, anyway, this song never ceases to amaze me. It's stunning, it's lyrically superior to a lot of other music, and dang it, its applicable. I like it =]

Jay, if you ever feel like talking to someone, I'm a great listener.

[S551366]

I met him and he is amazing... (rabid fan)

[carlos557711]

your musically amazing, the vocals are grand i absolute loved everything from your performance (even though tit was just you sitting down) to your gestures and expressions!<3

[1111gabi]

1:48 <3

[00829794]

you are awesome.!!!<3

[honeyletmesing]

I'm sorry, but have you been writing about my life?

[cutedolphin101]

how do you strum this?

[supervisionr]

My favourite

[Lavendershadow95]

i am addicted to this beautiful song!

[Froggybomb]

I wanna see a live performance of Drowning! it'd make my life complete haha

[dryad015]

goddang that boy is beautiful

[ellyjacksonsgirl]

Stop talkind and play!

[donstrom]

So cute. 

[TRICIADANMARK]

How beautiful do i have to be, yeah.. Reminds me of my ex boyfriend.

[jtadoremonamor]

Beautifully's beautiful lyrics are too relevant to me :'(

[jtadoremonamor]

Beautifully's beautiful lyrics are too relevant to me :'(

[jannakabrooke]

you're voice is the most beautiful thing i have ever heard.

[JessicaLanaMcLean]

Bridge is absolutly breathtaking!! Gave me chills..no song has ever given me chills of just the lyrics themselves!!! LOVVVE YOUR VOICE! like velvet!

[shawtyslikethemelody]

<3 i want to cry when i listen to your music its like an angel

[RENEEVEE133]

I'm so glad you are having so much success! you are just so good and your songs have gotten me through a lot

[TriciaK81]

Thank you for writing this song....im in the friend zone with a man im totally crazy for. Its hard not to be the dumb girly that we turn into when we like a boy. I get jealous of so many other girls. Its so irritating...cuz thats not usually who i am AT ALL! So thank you for making this song so i have something to listen to. :)

[cridhe36]

...beautiful....simply that...

[CraeZchiC]

This should be your next "official music video" song!

[mirandapoet]

everything about this song is brilliant. You sir, are brilliant!

[MissAliyyah]

I just heard your song on SYTYCD, so glad i found it!

[25misshorty]

I just love this song so so so much!!!!!!

[graciana161]

This is a really great song it makes me cry but it really speaks to me

[Iamgingerful]

this is so beautiful :)

[Alexisash55]

I heard it on Pandora and I about cried.

Listening to it now, and almost there.

Love it though.

[toemeraldcity]

@Alexisash55 That's where I heard this song too kinda gets you choked up but love songs are supposed to do that I guess (jumps off the john berryman bridge)

[awesomepurplesox]

Me loves u jay :D amazing song. Ur a true artist

[violetart08]

this song made me kinda sad... but i really like it.

[imdyingtoknow]

i just watched some guy sing into your asshole

[ToxicLove1996]

Drowning is my favorite, because it's the first one I heard of you :3 <3

[oceanwonders]

Pretty sure you're an awesome songwriter *because* you're gay.

[warwickstar1]

Someone did this song for a talent show.

They won.

[lina25]

This is such a fucking beautiful song. So talented.

[NoSandOnTheBeach]

I love this song.

[audreymarieee]

I don't care if Jay is gay or straight, his music is truly beautiful. And if you can't see that because of his sexuality then you are a complete fool.

[lisalove1979]

I think the same

[wllOvOllw]

@audreymarieee

REALLY? Are you serious???miss.. "Audrey Marie"???

WELL you know what I THINK?!?!? huh?!?!?

youre giving them too much credit, if his sexuality sways someones opinion on his music, DONT GIVE THEM THE CREDIT of being a COMPLETE FOOL

because they arent even THAT, they are an INCOMPLETE FOOL... they give the COMPLETE FOOLS a bad name

have a good day audrey marie, I was trying to act like a troll in the beginning lol

[audreymarieee]

@wllOvOllw wow... lol

[wllOvOllw]

@audreymarieee

lol

[Luci97able]

you have a very big talent, jay....i love it...

[heartbreak21]

you, Jay, should make a music video for this song b/c it deserves one!! gorgeous song!!

[furuba898]

Jay - I recently started listening to your music and you are one my most favorite artists. Your lyrics make me understand and I can feel the way the character does in this song. I have liked a boy, but he didn't wish to be with me. It's happened many times, but Jay, I'm happy that you are who you are. Don't ever stop writing music because it inspires me to write and to feel. I have written a few songs cuz of you (True fact) and so, may I say, You are a big inspiration.

With big love, Abbygale

[hannahjo8]

You have an incredible voice. I love this song, I heard it on Pandora on my Joshua Radin station. Thank you for sharing it. It is beautiful. I hope everyone gets the chance to hear your songs.

[kdcrms06]

I honestly cried when I heard this song(it was on a video for an audition from so you think you can dance).

I have been in that situtation more that I would like to admit. You captured the true feelings in that song! Thank you so much! You have gained yet another fan.

[locomuchacha]

god i LOVE this song. It means quite a lot to me...

desperately trying to play it on my own.... but can't figure out how to play the bridge :/ well I found tabs in the web but I guess they're wrong. could you or anybody just give me a hint how to play the most beautifully part of the song?!

hopefully thanks :)

[brickpowerhouse]

wonderful job! strong playing, strong writing, lovely voice.

[OwenMcErlainMusic]

:) I only wish my songs sounded half as good as yours :) Your amazeballs...

[ge5217]

Jay, you have talent mate. Love your songs Dude!

Leif xD

[smiley261963]

I have this CD and I love that song! I can relate because I've been in that girl's situation a few times. Yay Jay!

[AngelAdorable3]

oh wow...

[manart303]

So expressive of young emotions, conflicts, and the attempts of a boy and girl just not destined to be in love...but fumbling into their futures together. Jay...you are a POET!

[WMBall1]

Hi Jay: My daughter and I were first introduced to your music by a contestant on So You Think You Can Dance Canada, the guy danced to "Beautifully", it was amazing and so is your music. I love your songs and your sound. There are a few lyrics that as a mother I wasn't happy with, but then there are a number of artist out there who use worse. Best of luck in your Career and I hope you make it out to the East Coast.

[borborhick]

@WMBall1 He's announced Canadian Tour Dates - check out his fan page on Facebook.  I have tickets for the Calgary show :)

[Katie0xx]

This was used in an audition on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Beautiful song!

[FatMermaidsDoExist]

I saw this on, So you think you can dance Canada, and had to find it! Awesome!

[Iverson7502]

i thought half boyfriend was my fav song, i officially take that back, love this song! :)

[RoseeleeXD]

youre music is beautiful

i saw someone do an audtition to this song on so you think you can dance canada

BEAUTIFUL.

you inspire

[complexedguy]

dude i think i just heard this song on so you think you can dance canada. thats freaken awesome!

[HaileyMcC1995]

@complexedguy you did that is how i found this song i thought it was beautiful

[dlanod1968]

you are so talented...... come to Lexington, Kentucky......lol

[freakyfro99]

So I just spent the last little while checking which song was on SYTYCD lol. I recognized your voice right off but not the song. Happy this finally got you more recognition :D

[illusionXaura]

You have a jaw-dropping, beautiful voice.

Fantastic song.

[killertatertots]

love this song so much

[MrsHolliValo]

I'm soooo going to your online store... can't wait until im home and online tomorrow... :D CHEERS! and many thanks (again) I'm so happy for you! CONGRATULATIONS!!

[princessprojector]

Beautiful as always Mr Brannan

[gorjess1025]

He's not gay lol.

This song came up on pandora while I was sleeping =D. I was a little freaked out that my iPod just turned on by itself, but it was worth it.

Props to an awesome song :)

[fatalspore13]

@gorjess1025 mmmmmmm yes he is.

[PrincePornography]

@gorjess1025

Yes jay brannan is gay. Go check out the movie Short Bus. That verifies it.

But if that is not enough evidence he will tell you that he is gay.

[kikiperson1]

i LOVE this song!!! i so didnt know he was gay but oh well he's got the voice and the looks so im good!!!! lol

[TChristopherC]

I listen to your music when I blaze, and it's amazing. so much talent bro, props

[grimsdagger]

freakin amazing

[AljoschaW1993]

Dreaming! really good!

[WendyDeKruijff]

You really should join Popstars or whatever you 're really good!

[Bad44company]

Curti bué este tema e a forma como é interpretada... e só por causa disso vou incluir este tema no meu repertório... (Jay, if you don't mind)

Estes palhaços que só veem sexo em tudo onde poeem os olhos e as orelhas deviam usar óculos e lavar as orelhas pq devem estar carregadas de merda... só pode.

Well done Jay... keep going... I'm your fan.

[85soon85]

like like like the song and big voice

[hmmassiah]

Beautiful. No other words needed.

[hippiechic18]

thats funny i totally interpreted this song as a girl who in love with her best friend and he loves her but not in that way.. and she just isnt good enough for him. story of my life epic song

[aaronhoss]

This song came up in my Ben Folds station on Pandora today, and I am hooked. Keep up the good work man, you're voice is amazing. Peace!

[TeenageSkin]

this is such a beautiful song. I interpreted it as being about a girl who fell in love with a gay man, and he wants her to understand that he will never share those feelings with her without having to come out with the fact that he's gay.

the strength and emotion you have in your voice is just sensational. very well done.

[narwalluvr]

@TeenageSkin thats exactly how i interpreted it!!!!

[burtmurdoch]

oh baby... i love it...

[scooter12198]

I love this song very much! And Who cares if he is gay! Doesnt mean hes not a good person! You dont have to judge him by his sexuality! He can be who he wants to be. Also using Fag is not a good word! So anyone saying hes a fucking fag can go suck it!

[insertsappynamehere]

Hey man. Your music kicks ass. Who you love doesnt matter to me.

<3

[NotAllThere89]

OMG I am in love with this song.. i haven't quit listening to it since it entered my ears.. I love you Jay come to fort worth TX!!!!!! lol

[Dammyf6]

Oh my, that voice. Marry me. ♥

[KillahXKayla]

<3 this song. story of my life.

[Zhiar5]

guys shut up please and listen to the song

[bluevlilac09]

wonderful voice! i really like this song.

my friend gave me her old cell phone memory card (haha, so many descriptive words) just last week and it is full of music...one of the songs on it is this one--i'm so glad i listened to it :)

[ajvballer]

this is my favorite song by you! i heard it on pandora and LOVED IT!

[missesmacabre]

i cannot stop listening to this song!

[JetteDasRiesenbaby]

i love this song. It's amazing!

[steelee300]

awesome song

[LadyLaPlaya]

ich finds echt geil !!!

I like his voice.

i think that sounds good !!! ;)

[ToDreamIs]

I first heard this when Pandora suggested it to me, and I fell in love with it. And then YouTube suggested it to me... I must be meant to be a Jay Brannan fan. :)

[GrlxAnachronism1]

@ToDreamIs Pandora for the WIN! That's how I found it ^_^

[ariannewildflower98]

tnx for maing this song jay,,,u really makes me feel beautifully,,,,,,,,,xoxo

[sallyqwuak]

I absolutely love your music; especially this song. You have such a BEAUTIFUL voice!

[Bratak117]

i am in love...with your music...,

[ifoundfluffy2]

Columbus, GA. Please. :D

[dschifini]

fantastic!!!!

[gpcamillahb]

You are an amazing singer, one of the best actaully. First time I heard this song, I cried. You sung it like perfectly. I wish I could hug you.

[PastyGuityfeo34]

huhuschnur bin so einsam und gelangweilt will sanft gekrault werden hab auch bilder

[AliAnn210]

come to Las Vegas!!! please please please please please please!!!!!

[kirstenmk]

I wish there was an "I LOVE this!!" button to push...

[atiesenhausen]

Hey man!

I love many of your songs and of course I showed them to my friends to support you!! You're great! Keep goiing!!

[zeezpp8]

good voice but u talk too much

[musicjozi]

your voice makes my heart smile

[annelopez1]

Wow, I'm so impressed with your amazing voice. This video was the first time I've heard you sing, or even seen you for that matter. But I'm definetly considering bying your CD. It's a great song, thanks for sharing.

[itsbritneyc]

I'm obsessed with this song

[BlondesEngelkind]

The voice is we the orginal. :]

[Pinklex03]

you were great in short bus man. this is a solid tune too!

[keila2010linda]

adorei a musica é muito linda....

[starblue1986]

Great original song! Great Video! *****+ (:

[nikkieloverface]

amazing song! ♥

[essentialmedication]

<<<3

[orphanageinbackyard]

gorgeous. i have to say though, i like this version better than the recorded one off of itunes. this tempo is a little slower, i think it sounds better. less rushed, i guess.

<3.

[OmnomnomRoxas]

Speaking of beautiful,

Your voice, its amazing!

and this song is lovely :)

[ZellBell333]

Gosh i love this song. I can pretty much play it now...took some practice but i think i have it down:)

[PsYchoOoKeqqs]

wow

[loveesTokioHotel]

Gooosh, this is my situation...

[933roastduck]

beautifully is nice~

[xcrackbarbiex3]

i love your voice <3

[63Musica]

Mooie song, jammer van het intro.... Andere songs zeker het beluisteren waard...Een ' gewone' jongen uit NYC.....prachtig!!

[navelgazeing]

why is every1 so focused on sexuality in the comments? lmao who gives a fk.

nice chords and well played song, beautifully done :)

[vamos341]

brilliant ! can i have the chords mate ?

[2sun3coast9]

this song is amazing i loved it and guess what u (pregidest against gay) ppl im not gay and he is very talented and all yall look down on him for being gay well look at him he has a better future then yall pregidest bastards will ever have...keep up the good work bro

[kurtsbyotch]

i hate the be "that person" who is all anal about grammer and spelling but its spelled prejudice. not trying to be a dick just sayin =/.. don't hate me

[CM2909ML]

really good :D you are the best!

[RobinRaynor]

his show in amsterdam was amazing! he's such a cool guy!

[nikkieloverface]

amazing song. i love it. you should add this to your myspace songs though so it can be my profile song! =]]

[nickcherwinski]

Jay my boy... you are my type. hehe. I just watched this video with my Mom and I told her that... She said "that's good Nickolas he's cute" haha... I love Gay accepting Parents.

[catwotsits73]

big fucking deal if he s gay!!! So bloody what???? you like it or you dont... I like it big time and im not GAY.. Jesus christ its not a big deal anymore you kno... you d be surprised how many talented and v popoular artists are GAY as some of you have quoted!!! Wise up and wind your necks down

[Risethewake666]

The lead singer of ACDC is bisexual... Not a lot of people know that. I'd explain the meaning behind the name ACDC, but not enough space in the comment field. lol

[spartan56789]

@catwotsits73 true that! :)

[JessaJordan]

i think this is my favorite song of yours, and you write such beautiful songs that its very difficult to choose :)

[xrawrboix]

ye hes a fucking faggot

but hes amazing lol

[kuzCOREality03]

hey !!

i love this song.!!!!!

pls show a tutorial to play this song!!

pls pls pls !!!

i beg u !!

[mandyjean217]

i LOVEEE this song.

you should post a tutorial for how to play it.

=)

[fontany1]

i think so too, and now ? what do you wanna say ? that hes a great singer ??? that he makes amazing music ? if you wanted to say this, yes your right, in my opinion. well done again jay !

[Weljampir]

He's gay!

[runningonfruitpunch]

ur point? hes an amazing singer/songerwriter! btw; i love this song, ive been humming it all dayy

[TehDeathofRats]

@runningonfruitpunch I accidentally pressed down. totally didn't mean to.

[SaphireDragon80]

I soo love this song and feel this way sometimes as well.

[TheNervousEarthWorks]

if you're talking about

"Well, she'll burn that bridge

And build a house

And swallow the smoke in her mouth

She'll feel the burn

And then make the choice

To put the fire in her voice"

It means that she finally accepted what he was saying and went through the grief of it and decided to stop feeling sorry for herself and finally speak up.

[fernandoguapotorres]

i don't really understand the last verse in his song...anyone care to share their thoughts with me?

[fernandoguapotorres]

omg why is he fcking gay?....

[hah13]

cause he's gorgeous and talented

[supersandi2]

i love all your songs very much. but this will always be my favorite.

[whoisitneverletyouD]

hello thanks for song . I always listning to this song when i go sit riverside in Kyoto and drawing, sketching. It is very relaxing.