Ben Platt - Grow As We Go (feat. Sara Bareilles) [Official Audio]
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Published 2022-05-19
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Fans worldwide fell head over heels for Ben Platt during his Tony® Award-winning turn in the title role of Dear Evan Hansen and on-screen in films such as the Pitch Perfect franchise. As the vocalist, actor, and performer sang life into a host of nuanced and fascinating characters, audiences embraced his voice wholeheartedly. By dusting off the piano, picking up a pen, and singing his own truth straight from the heart, he shared another side of himself as a solo artist.
Ben achieved superstar status as Evan Hansen in Dear Evan Hansen, originating the lead role. The New York Times lauded him as a “breakout star,” and he went on to receive the 2017 Tony® Award for “Best Actor in a Musical.” Other honors included “Best Musical Theater Album” at the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards for the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Dear Evan Hansen, “Outstanding Musical Performance in a Daytime Program” at the Daytime EMMY® Awards for a cast performance of “You Will Be Found” on The Today Show, and more. Not to mention, he joined forces with Hamilton mastermind Lin-Manuel Miranda to craft a mash-up of “The Story of Tonight” and “You Will Be Found,” benefiting the “March for Our Lives” anti-gun violence movement.
Signed to Atlantic Records by Chairman and C.E.O. Craig Kallman and President of A&R Pete Ganbarg, he explored his formative influences, ranging from timeless singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell and Carole King to legendary crooners like Donny Hathaway, Ray Charles, and Stevie Wonder. As a result, the music delivers confessional lyricism by way of soulful intimacy as part of one cohesive narrative on his 2019 full-length debut, Sing To Me Instead. The 12-track album, which was primarily produced by Jenn Decilveo, chronicles the highs and lows of a transformative relationship. Showcasing his story, Ben penned several songs solo and co-wrote the remainder of material alongside the likes of Ben Abraham, Eg White, Nate Cyphert, Michael Pollack, and more.
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All Comments (21)
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She’s singing all the harmony’s I’ve been singing for the past two years❤️🔥
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I was like WHAT!!! And then clicked immediately, true story
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I will never get tired of this song
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Lyrics 💗💗 You say there's so much you don't know You need to go and find yourself You say you'd rather be alone 'Cause you think you won't find it tied to someone else Ooh, who said it's true That the growing only happens on your own? They don't know me and you I don't think you have to leave If to change is what you need You can change right next to me When you're high, I'll take the lows You can ebb and I can flow And we'll take it slow And grow as we go Grow as we go You won't be the only one I am unfinished, I've got so much left to learn I don't know how this river runs But I'd like the company through every twist and turn Ooh, who said it's true That the growing only happens on your own? They don't know me and you You don't ever have to leave If to change is what you need You can change right next to me When you're high, I'll take the lows You can ebb and I can flow And we'll take it slow And grow as we go Grow as we go Grow as we go Grow as we go I don't know who we'll become I can't promise it's not written in the stars But I believe that when it's done We're gonna see that it was better That we grew up together Tell me you don't wanna leave 'Cause if change is what you need You can change right next to me When you're high, I'll take the lows You can ebb and I can flow We'll take it slow And grow as we go Grow as we go Grow as we go Grow as we go
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As someone who got married at 20 and just celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary earlier this month, I’ve always loved this song. We did a lot of growing in those 15 years but we grew alongside each other. It IS possible if you want it.
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I heard this song right before a man I loved migrated from the Philippines to Canada. We both feared the idea of a cross-continental LDR, so we ended things a week before his flight. This song turned things around for us and we got back together. I shared a good two years with him and I loved him with all my being. He was my first. He was home. And it gutted me when, one year ago, he said he'd rather we grow apart. Sometimes, I still think of him. When I pass by our old haunts, I find myself recalling our better days. It used to hurt being just a memory to him and vice versa, but I can be content with that now. It's better this way. Our time is long gone and I deserve better. So does he.
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I just woke up and two of my favorite artists has collaborated together in my favorite song! I Live for this song the harmonies everything is just wow!!!! Love it💛💛
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I didn’t think this song could get any better, I love this!!!!
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The original version was already perfect and my favorite song, and this one is like adding extra magic, so thankful for this gift ❤️.
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My husband and I have been married for almost 42 years and this song describes what we actually did except for feeling like we needed to grow apart from each other. We grew as we went and we're still growing. Thank you, Ben, for writing a song that fits our journey. We both loved this song as soon as we heard it. 💙💙
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The song really helped me through my breakup about 3 years ago. It was the first big breakup I ever had with someone I truly loved. Knowing that they didn't want to grow with me and instead grow apart really killed me inside but knowing that other people felt the same and seeing the other stories in the comments helped 💛
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Them together is killing me of heart attack! OMG, my favorite people singing my favorite song!!! They can make an entire album collaboration and they can take all my money!!! Puhlease!!!
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This song helped me and my girlfriend stay together. We were both dealing with lots. We are married now. I wouldn’t want to go through any hardships without her. Growing with her is amazing.
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Bittersweet. I have so many beautiful memories to this song. This was our themesong afterall. We had a long distance relationship for almost 3 years but when he finally moved closer to me, he passed away a few days after. I never got to say goodbye. He still lives in my heart though.💙🤍
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Sometimes duet voices do not have the magic of blending, but the two are a perfect complement to each other.
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When I was writing my vows to my husband, this song came on. I started crying thinking about how much we have grown together and will continue to do. I based my wedding vows off this song and promised to grow with him forever. I love this song. ❤️
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Haven't listened to Ben Platt in a hot minute, but the algorithm lead me hear, and I'm so glad. What a beautiful version of this song.
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I LOVE that she's singing the melody in the same key! It sounds like a lullaby ✨❤️🎀 I love this so much
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I walked down the aisle with my now wife to the original of this song. This is so beautiful ❤️
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The collab I didn’t know I needed! This song never fails to make me cry, and Sara’s voice just adds a new level of warmth and magic to this already beautiful song. Such an amazing job you two ❤️
