Sincerely Me by Ben Platt/SZA/Sam Smith (2024)

Dear Evan Hansen
We've been way too out of touch
Things have been crazy
And it sucks that we don't talk that much
But I should tell you that I think of you each night
I rub my nipples and start moaning with delight

Why would you write that?

I'm just trying to tell the truth

This needs to be perfect these emails have to prove that we were actually friends
Just I'll do it

I've gotta tell you, life without you has been hard (Hard?)

Has been bad (Bad?)

Has been rough (Kinky!)

And I miss talking about life and other stuff

Very specific Shut up!

I like my parents

Who says that?

I love my parents but each day's another fight
If I stop smoking drugs
Then everything might be alright

Smoking drugs? (Just fix it!)

If I stop smoking crack (Crack?!)

If I stop smoking pot
Then everything might be alright
I'll take your advice
I'll try to be more nice
I'll turn it around
Wait and see

'Cause all that it takes is a little reinvention
It's easy to change if you give it your attention
All you gotta do is just believe you can be who you want to be
Sincerely, Me

Are we done yet?

Well I can't just give them one email I want to show that I was, like, a good friend, you know?
Oh my god

Dear Connor Murphy, Yes, I also miss our talks
Stop doing drugs Just try to take deep breaths and go on walks (no)

I'm sending pictures of the most amazing trees (No)
You'll be obsessed with all my forest expertise (Absolutely not)
Dude, I'm proud of you
Just keep pushing through
You're turning around
I can see

Just wait and see!

'Cause all that it takes is a little reinvention
It's easy to change if you give it your attention
All you gotta do is just believe you can be who you want to be
Sincerely, Me

My sister's hot

What the hell! (My bad)

Dear Evan Hansen,
Thanks for every note you send

Dear Connor Murphy,
I'm just glad to be your friend

Our friendship goes beyond
Your average kind of bond

But not because we're gay

No, not because we're gay

We're close, but not that way
The only man that I love is my dad

Well anyway!

You're getting better every day

I'm getting better every day

We're getting better every day

Hey hey hey hey!

'Cause all that it takes is a little reinvention
It's easy to change if you give it your attention
All you gotta do is just believe you can be who you want to be
Sincerely

Miss you dearly

Sincerely, Me
Sincerely, Me

Sincerely, Me
Sincerely, Me

The song "Sincerely, Me" from the musical "Dear Evan Hansen" is a three-part dialogue between Evan and his classmates, Jared and Connor. The song begins with Jared and Evan trying to forge a fake email correspondence between Connor and Evan to make it seem like Evan and Connor were good friends, so that Evan can impress his crush, Zoe Murphy, after Connor's death. Jared tells Evan that he needs to make the emails sound genuine and believable, but Evan takes it too far and starts writing weird, self-incriminating and even kinky things.

In the second part, Connor's ghost appears and overhauls the email conversation, adding his own input that subtly hints at his suicidal tendencies and struggles with addiction. Connor's ghost is trying to make Evan, his classmate, feel like he's actually making a difference in someone's life, so he provides him with a cause and a mission to reach out and help others. The two exchange heartfelt letters, with Evan expressing his deep respect and admiration for Connor, and Connor reflecting on his own inner turmoil as he tries to overcome his demons.

The song comes to a close with the trio singing together in harmony, emphasizing that, even though they each have their own individual struggles, they can still come together and connect as friends. The song has a hopeful and uplifting tone, reminding listeners that it's never too late to make positive changes in their lives and that even the smallest of gestures can have a profound impact on someone else's life.

Dear Evan Hansen
It's been a while since we talked, Evan.

We've been way too out of touch
Our communication has been lacking.

Things have been crazy
Life has been hectic lately.

And it sucks that we don't talk that much
I wish we talked more.

But I should tell you that I think of you each night
I think about you often, Evan.

I rub my nipples and start moaning with delight
I was joking, sorry for the crude comment.

Why would you write that?
That was an inappropriate thing to say.

I'm just trying to tell the truth
I'm being honest and open with you.

This needs to be perfect these emails have to prove that we were actually friends
I want these emails to be convincing evidence of our past friendship.

Just I'll do it
I'll take care of it.

I've gotta tell you, life without you has been hard (Hard?)
Life has been difficult without you, Evan.

Has been bad (Bad?)
It's been a struggle.

Has been rough (Kinky!)
It's been challenging.

And I miss talking about life and other stuff
I miss our conversations about life and everything else.

Very specific Shut up!
Never mind, forget I said anything.

I like my parents
I care about my family.

Who says that?
You don't usually hear someone say that out loud.

I love my parents but each day's another fight
I have a complicated relationship with my parents.

If I stop smoking drugs (Just fix it!)
I should stop my drug use.

If I stop smoking crack (Crack?!)
I should quit using crack specifically.

If I stop smoking pot
I should stop smoking marijuana.

Then everything might be alright
It could make a positive difference in my life.

I'll take your advice
I'll consider what you said.

I'll try to be more nice
I'll work on being kinder.

I'll turn it around
I'll make a change for the better.

Wait and see
Just give me time to improve.

'Cause all that it takes is a little reinvention
It's possible to change and improve oneself.

It's easy to change if you give it your attention
Improvement is achievable with focus and effort.

All you gotta do is just believe you can be who you want to be
Believe in yourself and your ability to change.

Sincerely, Me
Sincerely, your friend.

Are we done yet?
Have we finished writing these emails?

Well I can't just give them one email I want to show that I was, like, a good friend, you know?
I want to prove that we were good friends with multiple emails.

Oh my god
I can't believe I'm doing this.

Dear Connor Murphy, Yes, I also miss our talks
I miss talking with you.

Stop doing drugs Just try to take deep breaths and go on walks (no)
You should quit drugs and focus on self-care instead.

I'm sending pictures of the most amazing trees (No)
I'm not actually sending you pictures of trees.

You'll be obsessed with all my forest expertise (Absolutely not)
You won't be interested in fake forest knowledge.

Dude, I'm proud of you
I respect you.

Just keep pushing through
Keep going, don't give up.

You're turning around
You're making progress.

I can see
I can tell.

Miss you dearly
I miss you a lot, Evan.

Sincerely, Me
Sincerely, your friend.

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