How It Was Supposed To Be (Video 1)

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“How It Was Supposed To Be” is one of the most personal songs on my album and for my live performances, I arranged this guitar driven version to capture the angst and confusion that I was going through when I recorded it. The response was so crazy at my show in Chicago that we played the song twice in a row to an engaged, enthusiastic audience.

Based on this reaction, I decided to record this version and have Guillaume Doubet visually interpret it. Here is the gritty result with Brent Paschke on guitar, Eric Coomes on bass, and Brad Colton on drums.

Originally posted on YouTube.

 

Posted: January 15th, 2009 | Under: Music Videos

62 Comments on “How It Was Supposed To Be (Video 1)”

  1. 1 Kiran M said at 11:14 am on February 6th, 2009:

    luv this guitar driven rock version.. need to get this on a official cd…somehow.. *nudge nudge* lol

  2. 2 Derrica Lavon Wilson said at 11:22 am on February 6th, 2009:

    Love love LOVE this song, and this version is even better!!! It’s just so RAW, I feel every word you’re sayin on this track. Makes me feel like I went through the same thing. Genius!!

  3. 3 Alicia Malena Ferrell said at 8:32 pm on February 6th, 2009:

    I think that you are extremely talented. You actually can sing without the use of a voice machine! And you play instruments too! Do you think you will ever do a song with either Jazmine Sullivan or Jennifer Hudson? They both are extremely talented too, and i think that a duet with either one of these women, or even both, would be an extremely outrageous collaboration. Congrats on your newfound success!!!! i hope you become a legend. The music industry needs talent like yours.

  4. 4 Christopher Hudson said at 2:18 am on February 8th, 2009:

    Please, please, please release the rock version of “How it was Supposed to Be” on itunes! Quicksand and this song are my favorites on your new album. I need more edgy, ridiculous tracks like these! Please consider making an album like this, that features live tracks. The energy is crazy!

  5. 5 Luis A Carreras said at 9:46 pm on February 8th, 2009:

    its fire

  6. 6 Jay Rappo said at 12:35 pm on February 11th, 2009:

    this joint is so crazy! i feel every word on the track… the rawness of it… perfect mirror for my own situation. Would love to get back at you with a track i’m doing at the moment. But i sure am a realist ;) . You truly are an inspiration!

  7. 7 Shannetta Dawn Stone said at 10:19 am on February 14th, 2009:

    I love this.. the video is awesome and shows love to us thick girls.. (I’m a plus model so this was awesome) I love the hook.. and I love the melody.. You are incredible.. so versatile.. keep doing you.. you will always have a friend in Virginia.. look forward to seeing you in the studio soon. ;)

  8. 8 Marvelous Marcus Hollinger said at 10:24 am on February 16th, 2009:

    Ryan man Please release the rock version on itunes or on another deluxe version of the album…this song is ridiculously insane.

  9. 9 Maria Chukwu-Nsofor said at 3:37 am on February 18th, 2009:

    I have to confess there are so many artist out there it’s sometimes impossible to have favourites (notice I use the word “favourites”, because it is near impossible to have a favourite these days!), but I think Ryan you bring a breath of fresh air to the scene, and it will be worth seeing how far you go!
    Your beats, lyrics and personality make for a scrumptious recipe of a new born genre of music, “what’s it called I ask myself?” hmmm…I think I will call it rythmotech beats…my own definition of course…I will be watching….

  10. 10 Starlet Sherri McFarland said at 10:07 pm on February 19th, 2009:

    Vocal isn’t overbearing, hard beat, LOVE IT! You have a strong silhouette too….visusally perfect to me!

  11. 11 Facebook User said at 11:10 am on February 21st, 2009:

    One of my fave songs out right now and the video totally works with the song. Pure genius…but you already know that. I absolutely love your music!

  12. 12 Robbin Haynes said at 9:24 pm on February 21st, 2009:

    bananas….

  13. 13 Daphnee Roseau said at 9:49 am on February 22nd, 2009:

    I love this song. Its just crazy!!!!!!

  14. 14 Chantel Albright said at 8:58 pm on February 23rd, 2009:

    It’s something about this song that I just LOVE!! I dont know what it is from the moment I heard it I couldnt get enough.. I love your voice and your style and the fact that you create your own beats is so hott!! Your a one man show!!

    Stay Blessed

    Chantel

  15. 15 Facebook User said at 11:02 am on February 24th, 2009:

    u r brilliant!! :) come to cda!

  16. 16 Facebook User said at 6:30 pm on February 25th, 2009:

    You’re an amazing lyricist, you seem to be adding a spice of your own into the industry overpowering many others that isn’t so multifaceted as you! Keep on beating!

  17. 17 Krystal Oliver said at 12:20 pm on February 26th, 2009:

    This version of the song is FIRE!!!..I absolutely love allll of ure music! Keep it coming!

  18. 18 Eric Rosales said at 5:24 pm on February 26th, 2009:

    My favorite song on the CD…next time you’re in Detroit…hit me up…I put my info on your blackberry link…take care

  19. 19 Lisa Marie Sartin said at 11:03 pm on March 1st, 2009:

    come to columbus,ohio!! :)

  20. 20 Latasha Britton said at 10:20 pm on March 3rd, 2009:

    Hi Irecently watched a few of your videos on youtube and was very amazed to find out you produce your own music. I am currently in the navy but i am an aspiring audio engineer but i have no musical experience. Do you have any advice to help me make my dreams come true?

  21. 21 Tajinder Paul Singh said at 12:41 pm on March 4th, 2009:

    Ryan you kick ass, creative genius dude. your music is the bomb, your album is the only one playing on the iPod right now, 24/7. keep doing what you do, i’ll be following you.

  22. 22 Keenen Hatton said at 2:47 pm on March 5th, 2009:

    Yo Ryan u a big inspiration and ya music is the best i heard in a while ur creativity is crazy keep doin ya thing man

  23. 23 Facebook User said at 2:06 am on March 6th, 2009:

    You are a machine! A true inspiration to anyone with a dream.. Keep doin your thing!
    - D

  24. 24 JaNae Ashley said at 12:37 pm on March 9th, 2009:

    1 of my favorite songs on the album. i love you music & you are truly a breathe of fresh air to the music world. keep doing what you do, and I’ll be there in full support!

  25. 25 Craig Jackson said at 2:04 am on March 12th, 2009:

    MADDDDD

  26. 26 Chakir Miftah said at 7:32 am on March 17th, 2009:

    I LIKE THIS !!!!!!! it is so so so so amazing, beautiful , good and every things

  27. 27 Daria Brice said at 4:59 pm on March 17th, 2009:

    love this track and the whole album..love gibberish..im trying to make up words lol

  28. 28 Floetic Justice said at 10:01 pm on March 17th, 2009:

    It’s rock! It’s R&B!It’s grimy! It’s sexy! I love it!

  29. 29 Kevin Mars said at 1:57 pm on March 24th, 2009:

    jus MAGIC!!!

  30. 30 Christina Allen Eskew said at 1:03 pm on March 27th, 2009:

    Your music is off the chain! In this day and age, it’s rear to find a talented artist such as yourself. Your creativity sets you apart from all the rest!! My only question is…. WHAT WOMAN DESTROYED YOUR HEART? You were madly in love with her and it shows in your songs …. Stay positive and keep doing what you do! Now come to Kansas city, MO!!! I’d love to see you perform!!!

  31. 31 Adam Yager said at 4:49 pm on March 27th, 2009:

    Hey R-Les, Can I get a ride up to Albany? Im down to go!!!!!!!

  32. 32 Ian Patteson said at 2:17 am on April 2nd, 2009:

    Keep doin work, doubt u really get to read these but you keep producin fire and i’ll keep listenin and supportin

  33. 33 Blackheart Adonis said at 12:18 pm on April 2nd, 2009:

    this is a problem

    twitter.com/followblack
    myspace.com/blackheartadonis

  34. 34 Lesley-Anne T. Charlerie said at 4:39 pm on April 2nd, 2009:

    I’ve always thought that guitars really know how to touch emotional chords with someone. It’s why I love this song. I always have to stop what I’m doing when this song comes on. Stay blessed!

  35. 35 Tanesha Deane said at 5:35 am on April 3rd, 2009:

    This song had me rocking out at work @ 7:30AM…LoVe It!!!

  36. 36 Sarah Morgan said at 4:31 pm on April 10th, 2009:

    I second the comments left here that this really does need to be released to download. It’s an excellent take on an already amazing track!

  37. 37 Linda Poteau said at 10:02 pm on April 12th, 2009:

    I’m lovin this version of the vid!

  38. 38 DeCynthia Randle said at 10:17 am on April 16th, 2009:

    Why is it I just discovered you so late? I love this album. Although I am not a big pop or R&B fan, I love a smooth crooner.

  39. 39 Ty Jones said at 8:50 am on April 20th, 2009:

    The live band that came to southern was so hot! everyone loved that version of the song. I wish I could have captured that energy. I would love to work with you on your next tour because that energy absolutely MUST be captured.

  40. 40 Rosa Burgos said at 5:16 pm on April 23rd, 2009:

    One of my favorites…love the guitar addition.

  41. 41 Facebook User said at 9:03 pm on May 11th, 2009:

    This is truly one of my favorite songs of 2009! Ryan, you are extremely talented!! And watching you perform live in NYC at S.O.B’s confirmed that for me!

  42. 42 Toni La Nae Carter said at 8:13 pm on May 22nd, 2009:

    Ryan you are now one of favs you deserve so much more love and props. I write my own lyrics and sing as well.

  43. 43 Velour Dowdy said at 9:11 pm on May 22nd, 2009:

    I THINK YOU WILL BE WORKING WITH EITHER FLO-RIDA OR RICK ROSS

  44. 44 Pete Beckwith said at 7:29 pm on May 28th, 2009:

    YOUR A BEAST

  45. 45 Ashley Mansfield said at 5:06 pm on May 30th, 2009:

    Yo…i love the rock edge you gave this song…R.Leslie your so sick wit it…

  46. 46 Chantaya Marie Mayberry said at 9:38 pm on May 30th, 2009:

    I enjoyed watching the music video. You were killing the performance. The girl looks like ol’ girl from Smallville.

  47. 47 Ahmet Tarik Öztürk said at 4:40 am on June 6th, 2009:

    i can´t speek english but ryan leslie you are the number one

  48. 48 Lwandiso Botozo said at 10:06 am on June 8th, 2009:

    Why can’t every music be like this. Not anyone but Ryan Leslie has made an insane one like this one. I LOVE THIS SONG. Its amazing, so amazig

  49. 49 Tiffany Nicole Jeffers said at 11:45 am on June 8th, 2009:

    Yes! I love this!!! I really appreciate your music. I am definitely coming to see you in B-more! If you EVER need a background sanga…Holla!

  50. 50 Taila Dane-Maria de Souza said at 4:16 pm on June 10th, 2009:

    I LOVE this! Keep doing what you do, the industry definitely needs more creative and talented individuals such as yourself… It would be awesome if you could come to Trinidad to perform sometime!

  51. 51 Facebook User said at 9:43 pm on June 17th, 2009:

    Hi Ryan,

    Sooooo I’ve been obsessing over everything about you today. Been up on your music for a while but, I admit, I just got the cd! Imeem had me hooked and I HAD to commit some dollars to supporting what you do because I believe in it.

    Though I like all of the stuff you, no cliche’ intended, I’m really feeling “Out of the Blue” and “Promise Not To Call”.

    Be blessed, continue with your success, I hope to see you live sometime soon.

    Anyway, falamos mais tarde. Beijos!

  52. 52 Chelsea Desruisseaux said at 4:17 pm on August 2nd, 2009:

    i love this version of the song
    i’m ghlad he made it <3

  53. 53 Facebook User said at 12:00 pm on August 18th, 2009:

    I love this song…I enjoy listening to your voice and how it flows on this track. Both versions are great. Keep the music coming.

  54. 54 'Motunde Femi-Pearse said at 6:14 pm on August 18th, 2009:

    OMG! This rock version does it for me! nice…

  55. 55 Alex Gillis said at 12:09 am on August 20th, 2009:

    love the song ryan!

  56. 56 Facebook User said at 9:33 am on August 31st, 2009:

    Hell yes, jam to this rock version every day!!

  57. 57 Nadia Ayachi said at 2:39 am on September 17th, 2009:

    I DO love this rock version!!!

  58. 58 Ardalan Rouzrokh said at 12:27 pm on September 22nd, 2009:

    is there a music tab of the guitar
    i wnat to play it for my graduation

  59. 59 William Dunbar said at 11:58 pm on September 28th, 2009:

    This song is EXCELLENT!!! You basically painted a picture of so many relationships gone bad and people saying dang… i wonder how it would be if we was still together!!! This song is a classic!!!!

  60. 60 Lynda Labrador said at 9:25 am on September 29th, 2009:

    Ryan, loved seeing you on ICONS. I taped on my VCR- Holla! Band is tight, but I also wanted to see you play the keys and sing at the same time. I am holding you up against Prince because I see you and the band work very hard. Your energy is heading toward where Prince is on stage! Keep it up~ Gonna get those tix for NOKIA 11/6.

  61. 61 Michelle SlimGoody Roberts said at 6:38 pm on November 3rd, 2009:

    I love #1 and #2

  62. 62 Facebook User said at 8:12 am on November 16th, 2009:

    I prefer hip/hop, R&B, and rap but this I like.

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