INSTEAD | Blake Mcgrath |

[danysbetts]

I could listen to  this a million times over. I've actually already listened to it 5 times.

[AnuradhaWishmantha]

[Verse 1]
Go, be yourself on your way
And don't ever look back to check if I'm okay
And don't ever be sad that you chose him instead
'Cause I don't want regrets and I'd rather be rid of it
And when you want someone who'll care
Who will know how you feel when you don't wanna share
Who will show you support when you've lost your meaning
Just remember this time when you chose not to be with me

[Pre-Chorus]
And I tried to defend how I thought we would play out
I came and confess that I love you more than he does
So choose me instead, oh choose me instead 'cause

[Chorus]
He is not good enough for you
He is not good enough for you
He won't do the things that I would do
He's not good enough for you
He is not good enough to be
Even half the man that he should be
And I watched you choose him instead of me
I watched you choose him instead of me

[Verse 2]
Go, be in love, I don't care
But don't ever pretend that we're both unaware
'Cause the truth is that you still permit me to be
Close enough, that I know that you don't want me to leave
And then I remember he's there
And he's been there for years at your side like a stain
And when I see you with him, in your eyes there's a pain
And it's trapped you inside like you can't get away

[Pre-Chorus]
And I tried to defend how I thought we would play out
I came and confess that I love you more than he does
Choose me instead, woah choose me instead

[Chorus]
He is not good enough for you
He is not good enough for you
He won't do the things that I would do
He's not good enough for you
He is not good enough to be
Even half as good as he should be
And I watched you choose him instead of me
I watched you choose him instead of me

[Bridge]
He's not good enough for you
He's not good enough for you
He's not good enough for you
He's not good enough for you

[Pre-Chorus]
And I tried to defend how I thought we would play out
I came and confess that I love you more than he does
Choose me instead, he's not good enough for you

[Outro]
He's not good enough for you, no
He's not good enough for you
He won't do the things that I would do, no
He's not good enough for you
He is not good enough to be
Even half the man that he should be
'Cause I watched you choose him instead of me
I watched you choose him instead of me

[ericacervantez]

Blake it is because of this song I have finally opened up my eyes. As a woman I deserve respect, love and affection. I deserve better that what I am getting. Thanks for your songs, it speak to me in what I'm going through. So I thank you and many blessings to you.

[MistressMazer]

Blake, you sing, like you dance. The emotion is so raw. The talent is just mind blowing. Keep being you.

[NeathenAlero]

...I can't be the only one *crying* while listening to this song! I'm overwhelmed by how *powerful* the vocals and lyrics are!
#BeautifulMelody ❤

[michellesutton]

Okay so uh, whoever hurt him, I wanna fight them. This is beautiful

[lucasdoummar]

This song is amazing, I'm a competitive dancer and I will be using this as my solo song for the dance season!

[danysbetts]

I am so in love with this song. To the point it gives me goose bumps. Amazing Blake.

[mackennziemount]

makes me cry every time I listen to this

[laurenlaroche]

Blake.. ugh.. my heart soared when I heard you sing! Got me shook 👏❤🙆‍♂️😱🙊

[biahhysilva]

I did not know this song and the singer consequently, but recently a beautiful friend of mine made a ballet performance and danced this music. I cried, I fell in love and I loved it and at the moment I can not stop listening to her and identifying myself.

[sunnypydugadu]

Wow... This song will always be part of my life, it's the perfect lyrics for this kind of feeling

[MELopez-jebo]

How? Seriously, HOW?!... Does this video not have a higher view count and how is this not on the radio? I added this my primary playlist on Tidal and I listen to it on repeat. Rarely making it to the rest of the song list. It's so damn good!!!

[ohgoonh]

Blake, you hit this one out of the ballpark!I love it, love it, love it!Gave me goosebumps each time I listened.Congratulations!

[Senoritarrita]

WOW....those vocals melted my heart, this was beautiful!

[Claire-qfiv]

I really like how simplistic the actual music was, and your voice is great.

[bambibelle]

I honestly think this is way better than the original song. The way he sings it and his voice just makes me feel his pain. I can listen to this over and over and over again. And never get tired of it.

[haylieyaroch]

1:37 dang I felt that (also 2:37) I’m crying

[Kaylarenee]

I can honestly say this is one of the only songs i've ever heard that can drive me to tears every. single. time.
You can hear his heart breaking and it breaks mine- his emotion is just... amazing. Genuinely gifted at dance and vocals.

[Swanoaks]

Brilliant young man, love your voice and the power of emotion...