And then I heard Bo Burnham - That funny Feeling | First Time Hearing Ever

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[@Shastabear88]

This song is the closest to a theme song for feeling existential dread as someone could make. The world is ending and we are just sitting around wasting our attention on nonsense. But we are all trying to ignore the helplessness we feel. 'The quiet comprehending of the ending of it all'

[@hunterjuneau7037]

I also appreciate that it brings to light all the people that feel this way, that you're not the only one who gets "that funny feeling"

[@joseph1993100]

@@hunterjuneau7037 you know it, brotha. This song is so beautiful.

[@brookelerma6337]

Exactly. It’s just, so terribly beautiful. Bo just puts it so brilliantly.

[@RustyGonzo]

The summer air during fall is the line that fucks me up the hardest, ngl. I live in a "four seasons" type state and we're down to two seasons now, no lie. Fall and spring are a week at best.

[@TheGordwells]

This is just one song from Bo’s show called Inside. I highly recommend watching the entire thing and seeing how it makes you feel. He wrote, directed, filmed and edited the entire thing himself during the pandemic. He is an incredible talent.

[@ErisRising]

"A gift shop at the gun range, a mass shooting at the mall" is one of the greatest lyrical juxtapositions I've ever run across. Goosebumps.

[@reneebush2399]

Agreed

[@PHIre156]

Yes! He is really able to put into the words of our times the absurdities of such a dualistic mindset

[@haileygagliardi6635]

I love that lyric because it can be heard as "mass shooting at them all"

[@profanemagic5671]

"Easy answers, Civil war" does it for me :P So does "A book on getting better, hand-delivered by a drone"

[@plus9775]

@@profanemagic5671 this one, really is a so softly sweet the first two and then it bludgeons you over the head with "Civil war" and its perfect

[@DocRobert]

It used to be, when I found a new song I loved, I’d listen to it on repeat for hours. Now I go on KZbin and watch it over and over again with different strangers who are seeing it for the first time. Life is weird. But thank you for what you do here. I doubt it was your goal, but one thing you do is help pathetically lonely music lovers like me feel a little less alone. Or maybe I’m the only one, how would I know. Anyway, thanks. Love.

[@mattd7828]

You're far from alone in this new found appreciation for the way YT music reactions bring back the high-school & college days of sharing new music with friends. I didn't know I missed it until the pan.demic introduced me to this side of YT.

[@poloreacts27]

@@mattd7828 I never knew about reactions in general or why people liked them... now i get it

[@taylorgriffin7115]

Underrated comment! I’ve had this feeling for years now and never had the way to describe it in words From one music loving stranger to another thank you!

[@DocRobert]

@@taylorgriffin7115 Love.

[@artwithmichael5547]

Agreed. But reactions are addressed in unpaid intern. Us doing this is another cause of that funny feeling.

[@TheB0sss]

The sentence "the quiet comprehending of the ending of it all" is what really encapsulates "that funny feeling" to me personally. Existential dread the song

[@Prometheusforliberty]

Phobie Bridgers covers this song and released a single version of it. There is a video of her singing it at a show and the audience is singing the words not knowing Bo is in the crowd. It's super cute.

[@TracyKelton]

She also donated all proceeds from the single to women's autonomy causes.

[@stackbundles848]

"whole world at your fingertips, the ocean at your door" still gives me chills every time

[@Katy-sh3ru]

It's like a lullaby for humanity's long sleep 💔

[@SubterrelProspector]

Yep. The Earth is gonna shake us off like a parasite.

[@theConquerersMama]

That's a beautiful way to put it.

[@tim.noonan]

@@SubterrelProspector it doesn’t have to

[@milesanton6770]

Beautiful comment

[@SubterrelProspector]

We're screwed and Bo knows it. This is a man singing a song about the absurdity of our time in the twilight of civilization.

[@poloreacts27]

right

[@DocRobert]

“Twenty-thousand years of this / Seven more to go”

[@matthewgilbert9881]

I think I had a similar reaction. To me, Bo is talking about that kind of amorphous feeling of disbelief that this is real life. Paired with some existential dread and hopelessness. Super sad to listen to for me, but makes me feel less alone.

[@ericgamage1987]

I think you'll like Bo Burnham "How the world works"

[@Qwerty_monke]

"That unapparent Summer air in early Fall, the quiet comprehending of the ending of it all" and "the whole world at your fingertips, the ocean at your door" both give me the chills as if it was the first time ever hearing them even though it's seriously been dozens of times.

[@simmonesong]

You could interpret the “fireside” aspect of this song as we are self-soothing while watching things burn.

[@jeanettecookmeyer4526]

I love watching people fall in love with Bo in real time. I came for the Bo content but I'm staying for the genuine reactions. Thank you for this video!

[@TheaAmbiance]

please take the time to sit and watch Inside in it's entirety. based on this reaction, you deserve to experience it as Bo intended.

[@gordonm.9280]

Fantastic reaction thanks for posting. Your face looked so forlorn during some of the hardest hitting lyrics. Thought I'd mention a few things I had to research to comprehend a lot of the lyrics. The main theme is climate change and the almost total inaction and apathy towards it.. like you said "important things going on and people distracted by half off at the gap and stuff". The lyrics 20000 years of this seven more to go is about a (UN or IAEA can't remember) study that in 7 years catastrophic climate change will be unavoidable. Also hinted at with "world at your fingertips the ocean at your door". Lyrics about disassociation and derealization could have a double meaning in representing both Bo's own perspective looking at what's happening and his likely belief that the world is choosing to disassociate from the oncoming train. A lot of the early lines speak to rampant consumerism, internet/news culture, and technology being put to the wrong uses all of which hurt a genuine effort to tackle climate change.

[@poloreacts27]

Thanks for breaking that down

[@PilatesWithPaula]

I really enjoyed this reaction. So much fun to chill with a new Bo Burnham fan. Welcome to the family!

[@DietBlood]

i love how you go back to a line just to appreciate it's lyrics or depth.. so many youtubers just play the song and blankly smile at the camera while bars go over their heads just so they would have a video to upload. i'd love to see more bo burnham reactions from you, especially of his older videos!

[@xanderbryant3020]

This is very emotional and it pulls on your heart strings.

[@jkehler1258]

The more you hear from Bo, and the more you understand his story, the more you've got to love and respect his work. 👍

[@poloreacts27]

I'm starting to think he has genius level talent

[@JohnnyLeven]

I hadn't really thought about it before you mentioned the backdrop, but singing a folk style song in front of fake fire/backdrop is another "funny feeling".

[@adrianguinn3331]

this and ALL EYES ON ME are my faves. this one is a serious ear worm. gets stuck waaaaay too easy. absolute classic.

[@r2witco]

That song gets me EVERY time! If you haven’t seen his Inside special on Netflix, you’re doing yourself a disservice.

[@unmemorablehero]

I find it funny that one of his most “calm songs” is a perfect example of my anxiety

[@seeksolace2059]

that funny feeling ironically started when Bo started to create this album. Covid created some bad habits and I'm still struggling to regain control of myself.

[@MrSquare]

"that unapparent summer air in early fall" sums up the song nicely. the summer is over, the hard seasons are already here but we're pretending they are not.

[@Belisarii1]

I highly recommend "Eff" as an example of his rapping. On top of being a great sounding song it's the epitome of Bo (or at least many people's oversimplified first impressions of him). At first glance it seems like a joke song with a basic punchline (basically him just dropping endless F-bombs), but it's an incredibly intelligent, lyrically impressivd assault on pretty much everything. "Words Words Words" is more lyrically impressive as his wordplay is crazy and pretty much every line has three meanings. The two songs are on the opposite ends of Bo's Rap spectrum. For more of his diversity- "Country Song" is a really great country song making fun of country music.

[@somewildseaweed7677]

I dont know if anyone else realized this, but when Bo said the line about 7 more years and it’ll be over (or something like that) I think he was talking about the clock in New York that counts down the time we have until a climate disaster because of climate change. Around the time this song was made and INSIDE came out, the clock said we have 7 years until a climate disaster happened. I might’ve miss interpreted this line but I just wanted to put this out there as an idea

[@stephenandrew6087]

I’m legit so pumped you found him. I’ve never felt more seen than by what Bo talks about. He is truly funny, truly a musical & artistic genius, but he’s real enough and self-aware enough to point out that he makes fun of life as a tool or a distraction. I think there’s a large faction of people out there who feel like we’re just going through the motions and not really addressing what bothers us or what’s really going on in the world, and Bo encapsulates, and shares that insight widely. Very very happy to see others embracing him.

[@xhorton]

Seen hundreds of bo reaction videos. Love your easy going and soft spoken approach

[@poloreacts27]

Thank you

[@Agroveb]

You should watch through all of Inside, that’s where this and the other song you discussed are from. I’ve really enjoyed seeing this whole new generation of Bo fans being born from reaction videos like these!

[@parkviewmo]

Your reaction is valuable because you are smart and observant. It is a beautiful song. Keep listening to it and look up his names and references.

[@scumbagdyln]

Bo also directed Chris Rock's latest stand-up special; kinda crazy when you realize he started out as a comedic KZbinr, now he's had a hand in creating a living legend's comedy special.

[@trilogyprions9924]

This song of Bo's was an experience for me. It made so much sense in the context of my whole life. That weird, funny feeling when you hear the small things and big things. The unbelievable parts of awful real events and the wholesome and good parts of life all coexisting, makes you consider that somehow you can still have this bizarre feeling of happiness and sadness, anger and numbness to the world.

[@Melissa-xy6bm]

When I first heard this song it gave me chills - it still does. All his shit hits SO DIFFERENT.

[@intermedianguitarsguild4482]

Great stuff man, I like how much you prioritize yourself in these reactions, and presenting what you authentically feel. Like when you said, "I really want this video to get posted", anyone who is willing to double down on wanting to share something honestly, that's awesome. Keep it up man

[@BrownTown89]

The fact that he edited and did all the lighting in the whole special.... a true genius.

[@CyberN8]

I appreciated discovering this artist from your channel and hearing your perspective on it. Looking forward to more!

[@jeremiahlakstins1281]

The light in the background in your room made it seem like Bo was singing in front of an actual campfire. I love it!

[@SeekinOne]

Right there with you, friend.

[@danielamstad4516]

Love your reaction, I agree with a lot of what you said. If you like the variety he has you should checked out Hell of a Ride. It has rap with great bars, and chapel music which I think is actually him singing at different pitches and octaves and harmonizing with himself

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

The mortal dilemma: must live simultaneously as if you'll live forever and as if you'll die tomorrow. It's a funny feeling.

[@dauntingbutthereyougo6910]

Bo directed and edited Jerrod's special and the "8" the one before too. They have been best friends for years. Love the thoughtful authenticity of your reaction

[@poloreacts27]

Thank you

[@beetlerunner]

Deadpool self awareness is a reference to the Deadpool films breaking the fourth wall and being aware he’s in a movie.

[@RandiPie71]

Love this. Glad you enjoyed it too. I think it's really underrated compared to other songs from 'Inside.' I agree that 'Rothanial' was amazing. That's the second Jerrod Carmichael special Bo has directed. Apparently, they're good friends too!

[@poloreacts27]

I didn’t know that

[@JEFFwasHERE...]

Bo Mack is such a beast... I really enjoyed this

[@sappyginger]

I just wanted to rewatch some no burnham, but instead I am watching you discover his music for the first time. It is incredibly wholesome. Thank you.

[@ambareihghuilley]

He sounds like Fred Penner to me. There’s specific phrases that take me back to my childhood that I don’t think he even know he sounds like.

[@jasonlengyel1104]

disillusion is when you lose track of, or control of who you are

[@atduhe]

Just an aside, you should do some of those Calm sleep things, or narrate guided meditations. Your voice is so soothing, grounding, and comforting. But I love your reactions and how you can see through the humor to the deeper message.

[@Subversive99]

Been enjoying watching you discover Bo Burnham the last couple days. The guy is a genius and it's fun to watch someone else discover this.

[@bhelliom3]

I've avoided your All Eyes on Me reaction cuz it makes me sad when people watch it with no context, but seeing how much you appreciate and respect him, and how much thought you put into your reactions, I'll check it out now. I can't wait to see you react to How the World Works.

[@godlyhax4172]

Someone said that this is like de-realization personified, so im gonna see if i can feel that in some of the lyrics "In honor of the revolution its half off at the gap" - But why? Why does it matter, why half? "Deadpools' self awareness" - How does he know? How did he learn? "Loving parents" - Wish i could have that, wish i knew how to get that "Harmless fun" - How do you have that when the world is in this state? All i'll do for now cuz i dont wanna cry at work

[@m.g.sailors225]

You and I, sir, same! Loved the reaction bro! 🤟

[@xgreenus]

I really loved your reaction and analysis 💗🥺 thank you for the video!

[@thechatter7102]

yeah that feeling is just despair

[@isolemnlyswearthatimuptono5016]

I think "the whole world at your fingertips, the ocean at your door" is kinda like you could go out into the world but you're anxiety is the ocean and it's stopping you

[@grayhowl8487]

It’s also literal! The Ocean is rising very quickly.

[@agentlemancaller86]

if you like folk music you should definitely check out the album "I'm Wide awake its morning" by a band called bright eyes! awesome reaction, just subscribed.

[@whocaresreallly5886]

Or Garfunkel and Oates

[@the_gengar_master]

Great video man. Definitely wanna see more bo reactions if your able to monizite it. Totally understand if you can't though. All love. ❤

[@bwshs]

One of my favorite Bo songs…. Love your reaction too.

[@hkokoo]

love your reaction, this song is so amazing side note: your voice is very soothing lol

[@JohnCWannamaker]

im glad it got posted. It's a brain/tear jerker.

[@kreadapelu8813]

Deadpool self awareness refers to Deadpool and his fourth wall breaking awareness that he is a character in a comic/cartoon/movie. He knows he isn’t real.

[@annemarieh8608]

This song always makes me tear up. It reminds me of James Taylor who is a great singer songwriter, their tone of voice is very similar.

[@misteruncanny]

Having anxiety and getting first served this song was brain shattering like fuck

[@_Glass-_-House_]

Hay Polo great video and round of applause for you keeping your reaction genuine regardless on how you feel it may make the quality of the video any less phenomenal. I'm glad you enjoy Bo Burnham he really is a mad lyricist, on your free time if you ever have any. I reccomend checking out some covers to some of Bo Burnham songs just because often times the comedy performance distracts from the music and with alot of covers they play the music seriously. This while may make some of the songs sound different it does allow for a much deeper appreciation for his ability to craft amazing songs with such technical skill and precision. Though just a thought regardless can't wait for the next video

[@poloreacts27]

this is a good idea. This song was more serious even though he adds a little humor in it I still feel what he going through in the music which is incredible,.

[@_Glass-_-House_]

@@poloreacts27Indeed as you react to more of his earlier content you'll see such a difference it really is fanatical how he grew and developed as an artist despite everything going on with his mental health and the world truly one of a kind. I'm glad more amazing cotent creators such as yourself can respect and admire his talents there really is something special about him. Can't wait to continue on this Bo Burnham journey with you and your talents Polo look forward to it.

[@ms.aelanwyr.ilaicos]

The "We Didn't Start the Fire" for 2021-2028

[@rhvenaubrey6008]

The sound of this song reminds me of his other song called "White Woman's Instagram"

[@shannontaylor1849]

Disassociation: when you dont associate your consciousness with 'you' but with 'I', the awareness of the cosmos becoming aware of itself. Who are you? What am I?!

[@nikkigiard]

You're discovery of this man is like it's own tune to my ear. Stop the vid whenever you want. Don't be afraid to say what you feel. You're listeners will enjoy it. Yes they're watching because of Bo, but also they're watching because of you. You are a decent, observant, intelligent human. I would like to hear your thoughts more.

[@captainfunktastic2255]

Disassociation Is when the brain deals with too much stress at once and effectively taps out. Sometimes it manifests as an overactive imagination. Sometimes as hallucinations. Sometimes as an alternate personality. Derealization is when a mind severs its own connection to external stimuli, and convinces itself to believe that nothing outside of itself is real.

[@jasonmonroe9018]

I know this is an older video but you really need to check out Iron and Wine if you like this. Any song off of “our endless numbered days” is great, but in particular “naked as we came” is beautiful.

[@oscarsrealm]

this really is a fantastic song. this song and the one right after it are two of the best songs i've ever heard. I highly recommend watching "inside" if you haven't already

[@Areseas1612]

You were right about his idea of diversion of major issues by media talking about dead pool instead of civil war (as an example). I think his main underlying message is about global warming. “The whole world at you finger tips, the ocean at your door”. This is my favorite song on his new special. I get goosebumps when he almost feels happy singing about how it’ll be over soon. 😞

[@matthewtheobald1231]

This song is about becoming dissociated, which means being detached from reality, by the strangeness of modern life. The ending verse is him saying that civilization is ending, or going down the wrong path.

[@noctairedorvoxin0]

Had to sub. Your reaction was so real..

[@linus6443]

Watch his whole 'Special', now.

[@erinoutsomegrievances]

I love “easy answers, civil war” Like, a simple statement that you would think everyone would agree with as started insane fights in the world

[@ApinofArc]

That's an interesting take. I take it the opposite way. "Easy answers" to questions that aren't easy to answer. Leading to misunderstandings and bad information. Resulting in? "Civil war".

[@Vannarra1]

Beautiful reaction.

[@matthew6427]

Thx for this one, a lot of people miss this track. You should check out Benjamin Tod, really deep, beautiful songs. Just acoustic guitar and vocals. It's great folky music.

[@poloreacts27]

I gotta make remember this one

[@poloreacts27]

Went to Spotify and first song I like “using again”

[@matthew6427]

@@poloreacts27 The man doesn't have a bad song really. He plays with his wife, who plays violin too, and they're called Lost Dog Street Band. If you're interested. It's cool you checked it out!

[@Tessimistic420]

Sub'd ya today after you said Bo Mack ❤️ watching all the Harry Burnham videos you've made an Bo is the og he was one of the first viral videos way back when YT started❤️

[@juliasanchez9055]

Subscribing for the feeling of how honest you are about your appreciation of the music.

[@paulpalmer4385]

This is part of his Inside special, made solo in a room in his house entirely alone during the pandemic.

[@strawbrry_keely]

Easy follow. Great reaction !

[@garettguenot808]

My recommendation for the next songs (besides watching Inside chronologically) is Comedy, Look Who’s Inside Again, and Goodbye

[@m.g.sailors225]

This song always gets me, not going to lie! Love it. ❤️

[@legitdragonz9247]

I watch reactions to see if people felt the same way about it as I did and you definitely did. No need to put on a face your legitimate reaction is all I need lol

[@nolongerinvolved]

i love your reactions, my g

[@alexlol7661]

You know, with some herbacious influence, this kinda sounds like a Green Day song. I mean that in the best way possible, I love this shit. The entire special was amazing, shocking, and dark. Perfection

[@DudeNamedDude1776]

This song feels like a ballad to being in COVID lockdown and how the 24 hour news cycle, capitalist shilling, ceaseless ads blaring in the background while outside there are COVID deaths, mass shootings, economic failures, government apathy. During all of that, you get the funny felling, existential dread, it's something that we all felt at one point. A scary guy feeling like we're rapidly spiralling into madness. That's my interpretation.

[@Katy-sh3ru]

Both All Eyes On Me and this track are from his special Inside x

[@charlespowell4588]

This song is a present day American Pie.

[@capthowdy]

If you like folk music....check out amigo the devil- hell and you...you'll dig it I think

[@ionlyhad2drinks921]

Bo brought me here, i think it'd be hysterical if you'd react to his song "Unpaid Intern"... also loving the dive into comedy - Mitch Hedberg was one of the greatest

[@poloreacts27]

Just reacted to him

[@nmh3863]

And I thought I‘d moved on from crying over this song

[@xovi7142]

he says things that give funny feelings

[@murderburger1811]

I love folk music too, bud

[@KimDelGiorno]

Bo is hilarious !!! Listen to the song called SAD .... And there are so many of him yeah I just found Bo. He is an incredible talent and hilarious

[@TracyKelton]

I'm sure someone already said that both songs you're talking about are from the same special

[@Death_By_Media]

The competing polar opposites , cognitive dissonance, even down to the James Taylor homage of soft delivery in a warm voice full of heavy things in a “parody” song in a “comedy “special . Bo burnham’s Inside is an onion layer by layer details all coinciding with his intended message . IMHO will go down as the Definitive piece of art from the pandemic era .... if history continues to be written anyway .

[@BrownTown89]

Love your reactions, bo's special on Netflix is a masterpiece 👏 please react to each one. They all have a deep meaning and deserve a listen.