Sometimes I forget how messed up Percy was. Like his stepdad abused him he always was blamed for things he didn't do and he BELIEVED THAT. Also he blamed himself for losing his mom. It just goes to show you how much he's grown as a chracter

I'm fine until the freaking "aND NO MOM-" and then I cried.

I feel like this song really captures how Percy really felt. The books are so comedic that you don't really see how much Percy was hurting

Remember, Percy: you are Supreme Lord of the Bathroom. Anyone else remember that?

me in the beginning: "aww this is cute" me in the end: *sobs and creates the Nile*

This musical is really hinting at Percy being abused.

this musical is seriously hinting at so many dark things that i can now see hints of in the books

People keep misinterpreting the lyrics. It says: Gabe was a world class jerk. Dad was never there. It doesn't say Gabe was a world class jerk dad, was never there. Hope this cleared things up.

*holds the Lightning Thief book to my chest and sobs* peRCY-

the LITTLE PAUSE and he just quietly goes ".... she's taken away." I know it's there, I've heard it countless times before with this song on repeat, but that tiny gap? oooooooooh boy it shattered my heart you could just hear him break

Doctor: you have 3 minutes and 20 seconds to live Me: 6 schools in 6 years,

"and a good smack" peRCY WHAT WHAT ARE YOU OKAY MY SON I LOVE YOU ITS GONNA BE OKAY

I've fallen down the PJO rabbit hole again, haven't I? Because now I have to go see this musical immediately, since this song and animatic have me sobbing.

am i the only one who want's to reach through the screen and give Percy a great big hug??

He is indeed a good boy

What’s really sad about this song is that he says he just needs “one last chance to prove I’m good enough for someone”. This poor kid grew up believing that if he couldn’t prove to people that he was a good person, he wasn’t deserving of any love. He literally feels like if he doesn’t conform to people’s expectations, that he’s doesn’t deserve to be around. The books and musical don’t delve into Percy’s past nearly as much as they should have, because Gabe was an abusive piece of crap, Percy was rejected by every person and every school for disorders and problems he couldn’t help, and repeatedly says in the first book that “I don’t know how she can put up with Smelly Gabe and I.” He LITERALLY believed he was as bad to his mom as GABE was, and constantly called himself worthless when talking about how much his mom did for him and how much “I don’t deserve her. She’s too good for me.” And then the ONLY person who ever believed in him, his mom, is ‘killed’ right before his eyes, and the one place that offers him refuge kicks him out by affirming his fears that he only causes trouble, and he doesn’t deserve to be in CHB, and he says “The clouds aren’t parting like they should. The gods are fighting. I’m ruining it for everyone. This is my fault.” Not to mention MULTIPLE other occasions in each book. Percy would “mess up” and find himself repeating the same self-destructive words like a mantra every book. Here are a couple examples: When he became frustrated at his half brother in Sea of Monsters and accidentally got him hurt, he called himself worthless; a fool. When he wasn’t able to save Bianca; unfit to be a hero. When he blew up a volcano and stayed “dead” for a month; selfish. When Annabeth saved his life by taking a knife for him; useless and weak. It happened throughout every single book, and can all be traced back to the rejection he faced from family and friends before and during the books. Sorry for the essay, but to make a long story short, Percy has BIG self-esteem and self-worth issues stemming from his treatment as a kid and growing up with so much pressure on his back.

16 seconds into listening to this I realised HOLY SHIT IT HAS A MUSICAL MY LIFE IS COMPLETE

Like how you didn't forget they were twelve when they started chb People seem to forget that.

Percy: you think you have problems? THAT’S MY DAD *points at the ocean*

Nico: *gives up*

DON'T MIND ME I'M JUST WALLOWING IN THE FEELS HERE.

YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS SKILLS HURT MA FEELS

Okay, at first I was a bit skeptical about the musical, I was gonna make myself see it either way, but this just made me want to see it more...

i wasnt sure about this but i died at "i promise im a good kid, a good kid, A GOOD SON"

there's a LIGHTINING THIEF MUSICAL?! HOLY SHIT

seriously though every time he said "good enough for someone" I was just like "OH MY GODS PERCY YOU'RE GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME!!!!"

Oh god those gigantic Studio Ghibli tears... PERCY NO WE FANGIRLS ACCEPT YOU!!!

Percy: "Im good enough for someone" Camera: *pans to Annabeth* Me: Yes, correct. Well done.

You learn how broken this boy is. The original Percy will love this guy even more with the musical

I don't wanna use the I came as soon as I heard but I CAME AS SOON AS I HEARD

After watching this i started imagining Percy singing "how far I'll go" from moana

I just realized something. In 2:14, Percy doesn't say "All I get are bad grades", he said "All *you* get are bad grades". Someone told him all of this things, since "bad grades" 'till "no friends".

this makes me want to reread the entIRE SERIES OH MY GOD??? amazing work!!!!

i aM CRYING I LOVE MY BABY SO MUCH TREMENDOUS JOB OMG MA BABY DID NOTHING WRONG I AM PROUD OF BEING A PJO FAN

This song made me cry but I’m also smiling at the fact that Percy literally says “I’m good enough for someone” while looking right at Annabeth. She’s his encouragement in this whole song.

I broke into sobs when he said “AND NO MOM”

I have watched this 27 times today.

Honestly the song shows that Percy could be a morality see-saw

It's so SAD !!😭

“I’m good enough for someone” Percy looks at Annabeth

MY GODS THIS IS JUST SO PERFECT! THE DETAILS, THE EXPRESSION, EVERYTHING! I ACTUALLY CRIED I LOVE YOU SO MUCH

I HAVE NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO SO FAST FELLOW NERD

Seeing this I want to give him a hug and offer some blue food.

I love how Sally was his "only world that really mattered" then and after the heroes of Olympus he had so much more to live for.

Chiron came out AMAZING

This is the studio version, isn't it. I can hear what's different between this and the soundtrack

So many parts of this song get me right in the feels. "I never try to do /anything/" "I'm good for nothing at all" "Yeah Percy that's a good one" "All you get is...." (that entire part) Then when it gets all quiet and Percy is just talking about how he feels like he needs to prove that hes go of enough for someone. Like the entire song is sad but these parts especially

Guys, at 3:00, Percy's tears are blown away by an OCEAN BREEZE. POSEIDON WAS WIPING AWAY HIS SON'S TEARS OH MY GOD NOW I HAVE TEARS.

one of my first real fandoms was the pjo series im so excited for this album

"I swear I never stole anything, I've never meant to hurt anyone, I swear that I'm a good kid, who's had a bad run. All I need is one last chance, to prove I'm good enough for someone. " DUDE. THAT HURTS.,

I feel the Apollo children, including me, helped Percy with his voice >♡

I LOVE HIS HAIR SO MUCH IT JUST LOOKS SO FLUFFY AND SOFT AND JUST POOFY AND JUST SO CUTE???

I love how the animatic is sorta hinting that he wants to be "good enough" for Annabeth even though he may not even know it yet.

Apart from the song, I just can't get over those eyebrows. They're both fabulous

I love the eyebrows. I don't mean that sarcastically, I really love the eyebrows.

This amazing play and animatic reflects how amazing Percy's character development is. It's easier for me to forget what he was like in the first couple of PJ books- a kid struggling with his feelings. Then in heroes of olympus I can so vividly see Percy Jackson as a confident leader standing tall.

Why do I make myself cry in class by watching this

OMG This was so emocional! I'm a PJO fan since I was 15 and Percy was always special to me and now I'm full of feels because of this video. Anyway good job and poor Percy

holy- THIS IS A THING!

"...and no mom." I'm swimming in my tears.

Honestly, thank you so much for your artwork. It really made my day to see Percy represented and seen as he is in both the musical and in this animatic. Keep up the good work!

**INCOHERENT FANGIRL SCREECHES**

“I swear I never stole anything...” *Omg, my poor baby stole my heart*

"Good enough for someone" *looks at Annabeth* MY HEART EXPLODED

I AM SEEING THIS TOMORROW

AWW PERCY WE KNOW YOUR INNOCENT BABY DON'T WORRY WE ALL LOVE YOU

0.33 When he drove through his hair, I fell in love XD

this song just shows how much percy was hurting on the inside, and how his life really was. in the books he was basically a loner at first because nobody liked him but then towards the end,he finally has a home. I AM WALLOWING IN THE FEELS!! I also died when percy trembled and fell to the ground crying and also he has had a bad run.

This made me cry

Oh my goodness. You are so talented. The way that Percy just collapses to his knees when singing “and no mom” made me start bawling and I had to go back to rewatch the ending cause I was crying so hard. The fact that you can make so many people feel that level of hurt and compassion is such a talent. Props to Rick Riodran and Rob Rokiicki who wrote and sings this

I feel this captured him perfectly. Percy was abused and This caught his moments, when alone when he would probably break down and cry. Most the time he was protecting his friends and family, leaving no time to cry. Thank you for making this. -Sage-

PERCY JACKSON WAS MY CHILDHOOD.

THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL,, THE EXPRESSIONS, THE DARKENING AROUND HIS FACE,, THE BUILD UP TO THE CLIFF,,, AHHHJ

Honestly I love this song so much. It’s so relatable, and I think that a lot of people feel the way that Percy feels.

This has to be one of my favorite songs of tlt musical along with "my grand plan", because it expresses the character's feelings instead of knocking it off with a joke.

Apollo: I wonder what would happen if I blessed Percy Jackson!

SOMEONE FINALLY DOES IT! This is utterly beautiful

*_I'm not really in this fandom, but this is the first song I've heard from this musical. I kinda like it. It almost made me cry!_*

OMG THE FEELS! Also did anyone else notice how his brows are on FLEEK! Like WOW!

THIS, THIS GIVES ME LIFE AND DEATH

Oof, the song is like insite to the struggles that wasn't really highlighted as much, and it's litteraly a punch in the gut from what we normally see. Now excuse me while I cry in this corner.

“How would you like to come around and stay..” Wait three books honey.

I'm drawn back into the PJO by the musical- I grew up with the books and the (terrible) movies; I'm actually crying because of my love for this series. This musical is amazing but it only scrapes the top of the amazing series!!

Protect this child at all costs

Sol i'm still listening to this and watching and procrastinating my life on this one video what have you done to me

Chris McCarrell actually sounds like he’s going to cry I swear

Oh my god. I'm already crying over this musical. Please help me. All of my PJO feels are hitting me in the face like a truck.

This and the ToA series is pulling me back in

I love that he actually looks 12. It really puts a perspective on the first book. Great job!

Also hi i'm listening to this on loop what have you done to me

DAMN IT I CANT BE BURSTING INTO TEARS IN THE MIDDLE OF TECH CLASS THANKS

one of my fave parts is his hair blowing in the wind near the end it's so calm

I have a lot of faith in this musical I think it just needs a chance. Who looked at Hamilton and thought "Dang, it would be an AMAZING musical" at first? Now it's one of the next /big musicals/ that everyone remembers. Like Rent. Heck, even the PRESIDENT laughed at the idea. You're all afraid the movie is going to influence the musical. But have you ever thought... Maybe it doesn't? Maybe this is going to have it's own unique quirk. Besides, George Salazar is grover. That counts for soMETHING

It took me like one day to become obsessed with the musical. That just shows 1) how great this animatic is and 2) how much I love PJO

Everyone’s here talking about how dark Percy’s life was and I’m here wondering how he can keep his head down while simultaneously keeping his chin up

holy shit, i was taken back when i started crying

I really want to hug him. He's been through way more than most of us.

iM dEcEaSeD THIS IS BEAUTIFUL

This was AMAZING! I love your style so freaking much! This was too perfect! I really liked the green palette, as well the slices of of Annabeth. Also, this has made me realize that now that we have the musical, we can make some awes-inspiring edits, here in the Percy Jackson Fandom.

I'm literally crying right now, it is so beautiful and when he said I'm good enough for someone and looked at Annabeth I just started fangirling