Ben Platt - I wanna love you but I don’t [Official Video]

The new album 'Reverie' available now!



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.

#BenPlatt #iwannaloveyoubutidont #Reverie

[pieslice]

this captures the innocence of longing for a genuine connection with somebody, but it just not being there. sometimes sparks aren’t meant to fly and that’s the only reason why. it takes time to heal and let go. this is absolutely gorgeous.

[jeongsatzu]

It sucks to meet someone so kind and perfect, but you know you're just not right for each other.

[alekseibarrera]

My partner and I Broke up because he felt this way about me. This song helped me heal in a situation I couldn’t change. Thanks Ben

[marieoneil]

How can one song make me feel nostalgic, heartbroken, free, and like I NEED TO DANCE ALL AT ONCE??!! That is the magic of Ben Platt <3

[looksharp]

I love the 80s vibes. If this song was released in the 80s, it will be one of those songs that are timeless masterpiece what we will always listen to. Thank you Ben!

[daekyeongkim]

My fav lines: It sucks that ou’re perfect ‘cause you’re not perfect for me; I know somebody out there to love you just as you are

[richkurbah]

I honestly think Ben is one of the greatest musicians of our generation.

[wm]

our boi went from begging someone to stay in Grow As We Go to dumping someone with I wanna love you but I don't, we stan versatility !! hahaha

[alwaysursongbird]

I’m engaged and I found this song and realized this is how I feel about my fiancé but have been suppressing it… this song is slowly giving me the strength to walk away from my fiancé. It’s selfish to stay in a relationship knowing you aren’t your partners best.

[Millwall]

if Adele sang this, it'd have billions of views.. this kid is underated... this song is soo good and deserves way more recognition..

[ashlynyates]

Grow as We Go was my relationship for the man I was engaged to… this describes us perfectly now… thank you Ben. Your music has touched my personal life so much.

[khalishahalshafa]

LYRICS
[Verse 1]
I think it sucks that you're perfect
'Cause you're not perfect for me
And though you kill me with kindness
It ain't the kind that I need
I know we look good on paper
Until you give us a read
'Cause when we pull back the curtains
There ain't a whole lot to see

[Chorus]
I wanna love you but I don't
I wanna need you but I won't
I begged my heart to start to race when I'm kissing you
I say I'm dreaming 'bout your face, but it isn't you

[Verse 2]
And I'm not trying to change you
But it's just not in the stars
I know there's somebody out there
To love you just as you are
When you finally find that someone who fits you right
You'rе gonna see I couldn't be him
No matter how hard I try
I know I wanna love you but I-
I wanna lovе you but I-

[Chorus]
I wanna love you but I don't
I wanna need you but I won't
I begged my heart to start to race when I'm kissing you
I say I'm dreaming 'bout your face, but it isn't you
I wanna love you but I don't
You gotta let me let you go
'Cause I can't look you in the eye for another day
Won't stay forever, so goodbye is the only way
I wanna love you but I don't

[Refrain]
I wanna love you
I wanna, I wanna
I wanna love you
I wanna love you but I don't
I wanna, I wanna
I wanna love you
I wanna, I wanna
I wanna love you
I wanna, I wanna

[Chorus]
I wanna love you but I don't
I wanna need you but I won't
I beg my heart to start to race when I'm kissing you
I say I'm dreaming 'bout your face, but it isn't you
I wanna love you but I don't
You gotta let me let you go
'Cause I can't look you in the eye for another day
Won't stay forever, so goodbye is the only way
I wanna love you but I don't

[Refrain]
I wanna love you
I wanna, I wanna
I wanna love you
I wanna love you but I don't
I wanna, I wanna
I wanna love you
I wanna, I wanna
I wanna love you
I wanna, I wanna

[avatarkyoshi]

when "Every Breath You Take" and "I'll Never Love Again" had a child

[gabrieladeandrade]

You know how after you read a book, you've essentially lived inside the head of the main characters -- and when you finish the story, you carry with you their life lessons. It's like you've lived this whole story, beginning to end. That's exactly how I feel when I listen to Ben's songs. He's such a fantastic story teller; I can feel what he feels in his lyrics. It's absolutely phenomenal.

[jessisbest]

I love his 80’s sound in his songs. His voice is perfect. The lyrics are genius and genuine. Then the fun he has dancing gives me life. I’m listening to this through my headphones over and over again at work trying my best not to break out singing and dancing!

[hannahmason]

So excited, Ben is an angel and has created yet another masterpiece

[svc]

Someone explain me, why Ben is so underrated? I mean he deserves much more views. He's the best vocalist ever and his songs touch our hearts.

[aitana]

This song literally represents the asexual experience when someone you really care falls in love with you. You don’t want to hurt them but you can’t love them the way they want to. And yeah social pressure and everything you “beg your heart to start to race when I’m kissing you” or anyone…

That said… the irony that a love song makes asexuals feel represented I can’t 😭

[themundanegraciep]

This song is so personal for me. My best friend passed away 2 weeks ago. She and I loved Ben, and we made a cover of it together only a week before. We recorded it, and I am so glad we did. This song is the only way I can hear her voice now. Thanks, Ben.

[thehiddenpineapple]

Ben posseses an emotional maturity that i could never dream of having.