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The laid-back, soulful ease with which Ruel sings his catchy pop tunes could only be delivered by a true natural. But the British-Australian songwriter—born Ruel Vincent van Dijk in 2002—has also been working at it for a sizable chunk of his life. Ruel was on the precipice of his teenage years when his dad sent a demo of him doing a James Bay tune to producer M-Phazes (Demi Lovato, Eminem) in 2015, kickstarting his run as one of 21st-century pop’s foremost purveyors of feels. Read Full BioThe laid-back, soulful ease with which Ruel sings his catchy pop tunes could only be delivered by a true natural. But the British-Australian songwriter—born Ruel Vincent van Dijk in 2002—has also been working at it for a sizable chunk of his life. Ruel was on the precipice of his teenage years when his dad sent a demo of him doing a James Bay tune to producer M-Phazes (Demi Lovato, Eminem) in 2015, kickstarting his run as one of 21st-century pop’s foremost purveyors of feels. His debut EP, 2018’s Ready, proved that he was exactly that—before even becoming a legal adult, Ruel built a record packed with well-crafted, R&B-inflected, chart-ready songs. The breezy rhythm of “Dazed & Confused” is juxtaposed with the heartbreak that staccato strings set front and centre for the throbbing chorus; and “Younger”, with its sugary vocal hooks, bouncy piano and gospel singers, softens the blow of a story about friends growing apart over time. In 2020, his music continued to mature with Bright Lights, Red Eyes. Using a stream-of-consciousness writing style, Ruel’s bedroom-pop vulnerability shines through on songs like the rousing “courage”, creating a tenderness and intimacy that’s impressive for an artist of any age.

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Painkiller
Ruel Lyrics

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close

I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical, and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone

To keep me from
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine (fine)
But I'll be fine

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

Window seats as the plane starts leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again

Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

Please, never leave me 'cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close, ooh-woah
You keep me close

I know you hear me (close)
Yeah (close)
Close

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sarah Paige Aarons, Mark Landon, Ruel Vincent Van Dijk

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

bunny feels

1y↑1.5K

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close
I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Window seats as the plane starts to leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Please, never leave me
'Cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

TASTitan

38w↑21

Faster than a bullet
Terrifying scream
Enraged and full of anger
He’s half man and half machine
Rides a metal monster
Breathing smoke and fire
Closing in with vengeance soaring high
He is the painkiller
This is the painkiller

Stephanie Valiente

1y↑42

Lyrics

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close

I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from

Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

Window seats as the plane starts to leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

Please, never leave me
'Cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

Desmond

42w↑16

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close
I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Window seats as the plane starts to leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Please, never leave me
'Cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

Anggi Rizka

1y↑11

Lyric

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close

I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from

Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

Window seats as the plane starts to leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

Please, never leave me
'Cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'

'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

Dea Shinta

3y↑483

[Intro]
You’re my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close

[Verse 1]
I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I’m one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don’t really know
What’s the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I’d rather be alone

[Pre-Chorus]
To keep me from
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I’m diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I’ll be fine
But I’ll be fine

[Chorus]
‘Cause you’re my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I’ve been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

[Verse 2]
Window seats as the plane starts leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again

[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I’m diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I’ll be fine
But I’ll be fine

[Chorus]
’Cause you’re my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I’ve been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

[Bridge]
Please, never leave me ‘cause I’m barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'

[Chorus]
‘Cause you’re my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I’ve been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

[Outro]
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

Y M

[Intro]
You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close

[Verse 1]
I got front row seats for the parkside livin'
Feel like the one, but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical, and I don't really know
What's the point of livin' if my heart gets broken?
Drivin' on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral
I miss you, but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from

[Pre-Chorus]
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine

[Chorus]
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close

[Verse 2]
Window seats as the plane starts leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, lookin' for

[Pre-Chorus]
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine

Y M

Roe Vincze Flores

30w↑3

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close
I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Window seats as the plane starts to leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Please, never leave me
'Cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

All comments from YouTube:

Leela Malaika

2y↑4.1K

Me in quarantine at my house dancing to this song

Vanessa Lala

@THE FIERCE keep watching until you reach 50M, I have faith that we will make it

BTS ARMY Racelynne

Same tho

Leela Malaika

unnamed individual aww thankyou

unnamed individual

i like your name

Krystal Haze

2y↑1

Same hahaha

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james sy

1y↑3.5K

He's so underrated. He's amazing and he deserve better

Vanessa Lala

@김시호 keep watching until you reach 50M, I have faith that we will make it

absurdpizza

@Isabel Maria clara well it got over 230 million on spotify so

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

absurdpizza

15w↑1

@Um Indie Aleatório over 200 million on this song alone sporify streams. He is doing alright i think

HowBouthdahh

15w

Ruel is just a god lol

25 More Replies...

pretty boys

1y↑369

there's something about this song that make me feel like i just discovered a new feeling. it's a complicated rare feeling that i cannot describe with words and i can only feeling it when i hear this song. this song is just hits different to me. i guess I'll be sitting here listening to this on repeat and i can do this for a long time.

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

Ψ

10w

Its the feeling of turning to dust while smiling?

Ana Sofia

28w↑5

to me, it makes me feel like I'm doomed and I'm fine about it. its like a heavy feeling of freedom and happiness. like nothing really matters. That makes me happy

bunny feels

1y↑1.5K

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close
I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Window seats as the plane starts to leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Please, never leave me
'Cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

Nya Gathman

12w↑1

Good job but how long did this take you?

山根和真

34w↑2

just to good

hayley diaz

41w↑2

just turn on the subtitles

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my_life_is_a_meme

1y↑219

Ruel's voice in this song gives that retro heartbreak vibe. He's truly is one of a kind.

crackheadkyle

3y↑52.1K

Face like Leonardo DiCaprio

Voice like Shawn Mendes

Dancing like Me when my parents aren't home

Edit: How this comment got over 11k likes is beyond me lmaooo. And also to clarify, this is just an observation y'all. I know Ruel is Ruel. Peace 😘

Vanessa Lala

@Laureen Pedrosa keep watching until you reach 50M, I have faith that we will make it

Sarah M Siahaan

15w

yaaa, i agree with you

Jacinth Pilapil

15w

Yes I saw a post about that on Tiktok recently and I actually searched it and actually Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't have a Son

Ronysha

26w

First i tought it was shawn mendes but then i saw the name ruel

Shania Shakyra

1y↑1

52k now

280 More Replies...

Mine

45w↑63

I love this song so much, it's on repeat for hours

✶ . nini

12w↑29

i remember around 2020 i listened to this song a lot, i came back here after a long time and i still have a really good feeling whenever i hear it

braid

11w↑1

dude same

Angel Dian B. Salapang

1y↑14

It's been 2 years. I'm here again to vibe with this song. LOVE YOU RUEL!

Ein Claveria

37w↑41

The meaning og this song...hits in the heart, it means be happy and cheerful even though the world is giving you many problems

Solomon Hernandez

3y↑21.1K

Ruel fans: He's so underrated and needs more recognition as an artist.

Also Ruel fans: He needs to remain a secret.

Vanessa Lala

@ressay neko keep watching until you reach 50M, I have faith that we will make it

Hazza Styles

26w

@Nat ok I know this is late but YES. I felt the same way about Harry when he started getting popular among locals. I miss when your fav artist is popular but on the low and kept as a personal close fandom instead of being everywhere and open 😭😭

Sha

30w

If this isn’t the most accurate and relatable then I don’t know what is

Army Tani

34w

I'm also happy that Jimin listens to his music.
Ruel is awesome.

Donna Jr

35w

😍

147 More Replies...

Jungkook Thighs Choke me

20w↑11

MY FAVORITE SONG OF HIM🥺 NEVER GETS OLD!!!

Trixia Luz Rodelas

24w↑12

This song just randomly played on my Spotify before, but it is now my new favorite ❤‍🩹

gyungasd

51w↑22

2년동안 들어도 질리지 않는 노래는 처음인거 같다 진짜 띵곡인듯

성은

하루에 한 번만 들으면서 아껴듣는 중

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

제임스 뭐든

10w

봄이랑 잘 어울리네요

이동우

44w

한국어다 ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ

TravisWatanabe.

1y↑128

He’s still underrated even tho its already 2021 and i love it , he’s still our little secret ❤️

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

Eve Lynn

41w↑1

He's my fav singer and even though I wanna keep him a secret but he deserves recognition for all the amazing songs he puts out!! 🥰💖.

Rachael

43w

Why don’t you want him to get more recognition then even more people can enjoy his music and he’ll have for funds for new projects?

TravisWatanabe.

52w

@mythoughtsneverdie yeaa but he’s not that active in weverse tho , but lets try to reach out maybe he will notice us

mythoughtsneverdie

52w↑1

@TravisWatanabe. To Yedam?! Weverse check✅

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No

3y↑6.1K

when you want him to have as much success as possible but also want him to be kept a secret

nyxtophile

16w

exactly 😭

Barts

17w

Check out my Playlist ✓
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDDofRNj0B8

Althea Garcia

Feels ❤❤

Nicole Savill

yep

Shwaty Rickets

Kermit The frog he’s not mainstream so he’s a secret

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Don’t Notice me

42w↑2

I love this❤️ and don’t understand why this isn’t playing on the any stations but at the same time I’m glad it remains off the radio

Jazjaz

37w↑16

Ruel merece más reconocimiento, lit sus canciones son arte, te amoo mucho

Jinnieliv

19w↑3

I love his music so much❤️

TASTitan

38w↑21

KoreoBace

27w

@TASTitan
The true Painkiller 🤘

jude

3y↑21.8K

i’m just glad tiktok hasn’t found this

Kate Quilon

Yeee this is a masterpiece,

Jayvee

oh no, they found it

James Brown

yes

Bruhh you're gorgeous

True

Laura Fewster

so true

404 More Replies...

iwatch enothing

1y↑2

this been stuck In my head all day keep having it on replay

LYN LYN ZEPETO

27w↑5

His voice is everything ❤️✨

Demetri Henderson

This was the first song I ever heard of Ruels. Right when it came out. He has come so far since 2019.

KZ Dee

1y↑269

This song really hit different during quarantine.

dark .vibez

3y↑115

This has only started and I know this is gonna be a bop

Vanessa Lala

@Danielle Hasly keep watching until you reach 50M, I have faith that we will make it

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

dark .vibez

Heyyy Limelights 😄

Lacey Morgan

3y↑1

hi limelight

Danielle Hasly

3y↑1

5whydontwe //Corbyn My limelight Sister!

Moonie

42w↑28

Gracias Youtube por la sugerencia, amé esta canción. Es realmente relajante y buena.

Amari

34w↑5

Song takes me back to 2019 and I love that feeling

Sofía

30w↑1

hace un mes la escuche primera vez, ahora es lo que escucho todo los días! xd💞💞

Giang Huong Tran

12w↑3

No one but this song is really my painkiller. Thank you for making music!

Yas

3y↑3.5K

Face: Ruel
Voice: Ruel
Music Video: Ruel
Lyrics: Ruel

Vanessa Lala

@Sultur Wood keep watching until you reach 50M, I have faith that we will make it

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please!

Azra

breath to breath his voice is nowhere close to shawns 💀💀💀

May

@darcy j kkkkkkkk

Mohammad Aldi Azharudin

Wtf

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Leslie K

34w

this song is so catchy i have it on loop for the whole night while working. the lyrics is just muwah

Piña Pizza

21w↑2

I just love your songs!

Sofía

35w↑3

Esta hermosa voz, tiene que ser mas escuchada!!!!

jia

29w↑7

Whenever I have I headache and want a painkiller, my brain automatically starts singing this song 🎵

Tram Huyen

3y↑476

Ruel at 16: beautiful smile, amazing dance moves, angelic voice, fantastic music..
Me at 16: listen to his beautiful songs everyday
=))

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

JRafaelB

3y↑1

Lmao, same

Mukhtasar

3y↑1

You are not alone,babe❤️

Theeritsara Laophatchararaot

3y↑1

Me too LOL

Tram Huyen

@orangutan boi ya tks 😍

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진서씌

10w

와 노래 분위기 진짜 최고다 선선한 여름 저녁쯤에 들으면 좋을 것 같다!!

Tozi

1y↑7

There's only one thing I can say to this is a "Masterpiece"

Zoe Smith

27w↑2

The amount i keep this on repeat is unhealthy

Princesa Consuela

1y↑8

I swear this will be the song I sing and dance with all my heart when the pandemic is over.

actuallyIke

3y↑421

ruel’s smile: beaming!
ruel’s clothes: amazing!
ruel’s vocals: over the top!
the visuals in this video: 😍

薰衣草

1y↑2

This song is amazing🔥♥️

AG

34w↑10

I can't believe this song was 2 years ago, now I heard it, it's beautiful

ksdsh

51w↑1

Glad I found your channel and discovered your songs < 3

Janelle Marie Banalo

33w↑3

Obsessed with this song, such a gem 🥺💖

taya

3y↑152

ruels videos are the type that you can like before you even watch them

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

Marinitsa Royalty

3y↑1

Sooo true

Stephanie Valiente

1y↑42

M.B.

37w↑13

I have never heard this Song! Granted , I'm old AF ! But my Great niece dances to this , and this Song is one of the best I've heard !!! 👍

Brynne Rivera

19w↑2

I searched "I miss my free time" in youtube because I was stressed and this was the first video that popped up. I know nothing about this artist but I gotta say this song is honestly a banger!

hiyabuddy 7

This song/video is about much more then people realize... Amazing.. Thank you Ruel

Bridie

3y↑118

YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW LONG I'VE BEEN LISTENING TO THE LIVE VERSION

Isabel Maria clara

Hey let's get to reach 50M , pretty please.

rajonah

Trust me I do😭😭😭💊

Jacizzle

Bridie Peart bro i need real things

amelia milat

3y↑1

omg same

your mom

3y↑1

Honestlyyyyy like Im so friging glad it’s out, we’ve been waiting too long

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Loreto Nails

16w

Puro talento 😍

Not for Ransom But i am Random

51w↑1

Cool. Not really just because of his appearance but because of his own incredible talent

chahinez sayad

1y↑6

I’m obsessed with his voice 😭✨

Klein Ashton_

15w

it makes me want to listen to it again and again and again..

katelyn purcell

3y↑1.5K

producers: how weird should the music video be?
ruel: YES

fany

now it makes sense

Olivia Smith

thats just Ruel

Ellane Tatum

3y↑4

Theee3 One right??? also some people comment like "10% about the music vid, 50% about blah blah and 40% about blah blah" and some common comments :/

Rye

3y↑4

@Ellane Tatum look on ever popular music video. Its there. And annoying

Ellane Tatum

3y↑2

oh god. i saw something like this on Me's music vid of Taylor Swift. is this gonna be a new trend?

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Bely Belu

31w

Pasa el tiempo y AAAAAAAAAAAAAA me encanta esta canción, me encanta este video. De mis favs

XEAN RICH CARL SAMIOS-UY

13w

Its 2022 and im still listening to this masterpiece

Alankrita Sharma

1y↑3

happy 2 years!! this still rocks <3

mariana

eu me lembro quando eu era feliz três anos atrás e tinha amigas pra compartilhar a felicidade de ser ruel stan

탄히

3y↑172

He cured my back pain with his music Thank you Ruel

김태윤

32w

한국인

Nisha Gavade

Love this song!

Desmond

42w↑16

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close
I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Window seats as the plane starts to leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Please, never leave me
'Cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

Anha

19w

Low-key my favourite song of his ❤️

Muslihatur R

LOVE IT

selene

3y↑157

if ruel doesn’t blow up in 2019 ima be hella pressed

Vocaloiding Viva

Welp

Jiyeong Choi

Well its already 2022

sofia ʕ•ᴥ•ʔ

facts

roo

honestly yeah

Gill G.

YES

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Samantha Espiña

30w↑2

It's so funny yet painful. So creative. A masterpice

Anggi Rizka

1y↑11

Khánh Ngọc

43w

it is 2021 and im still falling for his voice

Vina Blenvi

38w↑4

Te amo Ruel,eu te amo👌🦋💍

Sol Tamaris

3y↑726

I don't usually hear this genre of music...but i like every thing this kid has made.

Sol Tamaris

3y↑1

@spicy Ruel is extremely good.

Sol Tamaris

@asper dawson hahahaha no I'm not! But i listen a lot of 60's, 70's and 80's music even when I'm a kid too

Sol Tamaris

@Jessica Jolley omg that's so sweet! Thank you!

Sol Tamaris

3y↑1

@justice grant a mix of Pop and Soul...at least i think so hahaha

Juli_cg

3y↑2

justice grant a mix of Pop, alternative and Soul that‘s at least what Ruel says in every Interview LOL

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Jhiemar Llarena

45w↑2

This song is so really pretty great.

Junkyu Ss

20w

i love this song. i hope you released more song

Terri

38w↑1

Wow!!!! I accidently found you on IG through a cover song! You are 🔥🔥🔥 song on repeat

intersection - four smiles for you

28w

this is a nice song! i cant stop listening TT

Dea Shinta

3y↑483

Адинай Туратбекова

Dea Shinta omg,thanks a lot

Sara Virrueta

@Elle Amorim your welcome 😊

Riley .H

Elle I THINK it means rough times. Because the thing is when your homeless you sleep on benches in the park (that’s what the stereotype is. Not all homeless people do that) I could be wrong.

Elle Amorim

Hahaha thank you anyways

Sara Virrueta

@Elle Amorim I don't even know an my first language is English 😂😂💀

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Diana Castillo Velazquez

15w↑5

amoooo ❤❤❤❤❤

Matheus Augusto

14w↑1

Nós dois amamos fofins ♥️🇲🇫

its nyc bby

36w↑2

A massage to my friend that got me here that was so good u have a great taste in music i love every song that you recommended

khalisyahrazak

32w

I really adore him moving on the beat with the song

nabi

He got some talent in his sleeves great job 👍 by the way this is my first time here

Mariska

3y↑414

No one is gonna talk about THOSE AMAZING DANCE MOVES

Joan Marie Peñeda

15w

I really love this song :)))))

Shree Nakade

13w

This video is:
✅Life changing ✅ informative
✅ Inspiring ✅ heartwarming
✅Useful ✅ Calming ✅ Enjoyable
✅ Other

Emil Winter

12w↑8

Dude looks like he just walked out of a 90s boy band. Where is his fame? Sounds great, looks great, and has a great music vibe. And don't even get me started on how fun the video is. 10/10

Chyra Benavidez

Love you RUEL! 🥰

neogelic

3y↑4K

He’s like Leonardo DiCaprio and Shawn Mendes’ secret love child

And I’m here for it

Reet Panchigar

28w↑2

Ikr!! His voice is so similar to Shawn

Tsanta Ralijaona

33w

@Unknown entity sure

Maria

36w↑1

@Summer519 EXACTLY

Kate Daniels

43w

Yes but looks better and sings better than them both 😍

emma dunsford

My dream boy

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Y M

Roe Vincze Flores

30w↑3

You're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
You keep me close
I got front row seats for the park side livin'
Feel like the one but I'm one in a billion
Teenage cynical and I don't really know
What's the point of living if my heart gets broken?
Driving on the road, waiting for head-on collision
Springtime funeral, I miss you but I'd rather be alone
To keep me from
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Window seats as the plane starts to leavin'
Miss those streets where my knees were bleedin'
Homesick veteran
I left my bed again
Oh, looking for
Heartbreaks, headaches
The doctor says I'm diagnosed with
Shit days, mistakes
But I'll be fine
But I'll be fine
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
Please, never leave me
'Cause I'm barely holdin' on
You give me a reason to keep on breathin'
'Cause you're my painkiller
When my brain gets bitter
You keep me close
When I've been miserable
And it takes forever
To let my brain get better
You keep me close
You keep me close
I know you hear me (Close)
Yeah (Close)
Close

Edchale Jhon Sulapas

34w↑1

To the one who introduced me to this song, you'll always have a special place in my heart.

J M

3y↑1.1K

He’s about to blow up and be the new celebrity heart throb, MARK MY WORDS!!

green or purple

MARKED

mingming

3y↑1

surely!

Marjolein

Definitely

Tanishka L

Marked with a highlighter!!

kaiduh

Your words have been marked

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Matthäus

caralho, eu me lembro quando só tinha umas 9 milhões de visualizações ou menos, e agora quase 50 milhões. 2019 pra 2022 passou tão rápido.

Holly Rose Wood

44w

this song is so good. I cant believe but took me to 2021 to find this song. love the outfit!! the suit with tee is so cool

Raff Castro

36w↑6

He's so underrated. He's amazing and he deserve better

Sean Raphael Tabudlong

36w↑2

an underated song it's like heaven to my ears

Cameron Fogarty

3y↑2.5K

Mark my words. He will be MASSIVE within the next year

Mercy

Hi, i'm from 2020 he is not THAT famous but his talent has multiplied by 10
Soo... Thats an upgrade

JC

@indp. iv same hahaha

Tarocco Monster Bear

Still waiting

Shaugnessy Baker

2y↑4

Well he is now 😀

I say you say

2y↑2

He has a LARGER fanbase now, and hi I joined the fandom a few weeks ago

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Gusti Alya

16w

her voice is very unique i like and love you, you are the best ruel

Syl

16w

Love the concept of this video. It hits different during the pandemic.

Aqasyah Fatin

46w↑2

falling in love with this song!!

Rein Gabriel

I'm starting to like his song!!

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