Ease My Mind

"**Ease My Mind**" is the second single on Ben Platt's debut album *Sing to Me Instead*, and the second track overall. It was released on February 1, 2019.

It also featured as the second track on *Sing to Me Instead (Deluxe Edition)*, along with a live version, "**Ease My Mind (Live from Radio City Music Hall)**", as performed in *Ben Platt Live from Radio City Music Hall*.

## Background

"Ease My Mind" was released on February 1, 2019 as a pre-release download for *Sing to Me Instead*. The music video for it was subsequently released exclusively on February 13 by *People*.

## Lyrics

* Studio
* Live from Radio City Music Hall

**[Intro]**

Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo

Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo

**[Verse 1]**

Most days, I wake up with a pit in my chest

There are thoughts that I can't put to rest

There's a worry that I can't place

Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come

So I lay there and wait for the sun

There's a trouble that won't show its face

**[Pre-chorus]**

You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise

I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice

**[Chorus]**

Darlin', only you can ease my mind

Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind

When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind

Darlin', only you can ease my mind

**[Verse 2]**

I'll admit, for a moment, I felt so afraid

Just to show you the mess that I made

There are pieces I usually hide

But when you collect me with your steady hand

With a language that I understand

I feel put back together inside

**[Pre-chorus]**

You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise

I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice

**[Chorus]**

Oh, darlin', only you can ease my mind

Oh, help me leave these lonely thoughts behind

When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind

Darlin', only you can ease my mind

Darling, only you can ease my mind

Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind

When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind

Darling, only you can ease my mind

**[Intro]**

Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo

Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo

**[Verse 1]**

Most days, I wake up with a pit in my chest

There are thoughts that I can't put to rest

There's a worry that I can't place

Most nights, I am restless and quiet won't come

So I lay there and wait for the sun

There's a trouble that won't show its face

**[Pre-chorus]**

You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise

I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice

**[Chorus]**

Darling, only you can ease my mind

Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind

When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind

Darling, only you can ease my mind

**[Verse 2]**

I'll admit, for a moment, I felt so afraid

Just to show you the mess that I made

There are pieces I usually hide

Oh, but when you collect me with your steady hand

With a language that I understand

I feel put back together inside

**[Pre-chorus]**

You came out of nowhere and you cut through all the noise

I make sense of the madness when I listen to your voice

**[Chorus]**

Oh, darlin', only you can ease my mind (hey!)

Oh, help me leave these lonely thoughts behind

When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind

Darlin', only you can ease my mind (Sing if you know it)

Darling, only you can ease my mind (Gorgeous)

Help me leave these lonely thoughts behind

When they pull me under, and I can feel my sanity start to unwind

Darlin', only you can ease my mind

**[Outro]**

Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo

Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo

Oo-oo, oo-oo, oo

## Music video

The music video for "Ease My Mind" was released on February 13, 2019. It was directed by Nick Lieberman.

The video begins with Platt waking up and beginning his daily routine, visibly dejected. He is suddenly surprised by his partner (portrayed by Charlie Carver), whose appearance puts a smile on his face, as well as simply being there for him. This is intercut with Platt singing, accompanied by a band. During his day, Platt's partner takes a photo of a strolling couple, before coming home to Platt making them dinner. They continue to share food and comfort each other, with the partner deciding to take them on a spontaneous, middle-of-the-night adventure through the park. As the song ramps down, the partner begins to take his photos and leave the house, leaving behind only the photo of the couple from earlier, much to Platt's desolation.

## References

1. ↑ "Watch Ben Platt’s Official Music Video ‘Ease My Mind’" - Playbill
2. ↑ "WATCH: Ben Platt's 'Ease My Mind' Video Premiere Exclusive" - People