art is dead.

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this is something different. i hope you guys like it. this song is a confession and an apology. honest, not sarcastic.
music and lyrics by bo burnham.
lyrics
art is dead, art is dead
art is dead, art is dead
entertainers like to seem complicated
but we're not complicated
i can explain it pretty easily
have you ever been to a birthday party for children
and one of the children won't stop screaming
cause he's just a little attention attractor
when he grows up to be a comic or actor
he'll be rewarded for never maturing
for never understanding or learning
that every day can't be about him
there's other people you selfish asshole
i must be psychotic, i must be demented
to think that i'm worthy of all this attention,
of all of this money you worked really hard for
i slept in late while you worked at the drug store.
my drug's attention, i am an addict
but i get paid to indulge in my habit
it's all an illusion, i'm wearing make-up
i'm wearing make-up, make-up, make-up, make-up
art is dead, so people think you're funny
how do you get those people's money?
art is dead, we're rolling in dough
while Carlin rolls in his grave, in his grave, in his grave.
this show has got a budget
the show has got a budget
and all the poor people way more deserving of the money won't budge it
cause i wanted my name in lights
when i could have fed a family of four
for forty fucking fortnights, forty fucking fortnights
i am an artist, please god forgive me
i am an artist, please don't revere me
i am an artist, please don't respect me
i am an artist, feel free to correct me
a self-centered artist, self-obsessed artist
i am an artist, i am an artist
but i'm just a kid, i'm just a kid, kid
and maybe i'll grow out of it

[@angelinar5411]

I feel like it’s almost rubbing salt in the wound that once the song is over the screen flashes “CD & DVD Available Now”

Isn't that ironic?

[@momandmonkey03]

Hahah funny also who is URE profile

[@momandmonkey03]

L'éclectique isn’t that I r o n i c

[@xlink9777]

I-R-O-N-I-C-I-N-O-R-O-N-I-C

[@summermackay7924]

Angelina R wOt?

[@DoomNote12]

"I'm just kid, maybe I'll grow out of it..." Now he's turning 30 :/

[@jessrowse6773]

jeez man

[@theS_G]

The slight “:/“ will have me thinking about this comment later. I can’t tell if that’s hate comment or just observation..?

[@DoomNote12]

@@theS_G definitely not a hate comment!

[@tai9705]

yes thats how time works. (im glad he didnt grow out of it)

[@trentkennedy6054]

And all his stupid friends are having stupid children

[@SpringSpyd3r]

"You're everything you hated, are you happy?" a man of conflict within his own self.

[@theseaweed8685]

wrong vid?

[@Blob69]

@@theseaweed8685 yes

[@polarys79]

I think that they are just pointing out a common theme in Bo's songs.

[@Ozloz]

@@polarys79 But this was the exact lyrics in “are you happy?”

[@gsiya4023]

@@Ozloz yes essentially here also the same theme plays

[@TheBoatMan877]

Bruh he put "CD and DVD available now" at the end, proving his point even more. Pure genius.

[@virengemini6392]

EXACTLY WHAT I THOUGHT

[@klg6917]

Levels of irony

[@taylormerriweather2824]

I’m just glad it doesn’t automatically follow up with a Chevy truck commercial or something

[@jackwenn_9693]

now imagine how funny it would be with a midroll

[@LaurenJayx0]

Yup 🙌🏻

[@TheRealGovika]

"My drug is attention, I am an addict, but I get paid to indulge in my habit" is such a slick line

[@nevergonnagiveyouup-8929]

All his lines are slick ngl

[@juliannabanfe5595]

WAITTTT

[@cheekybananaboy3361]

so satisfying to listen to

[@raeortiz352]

“My drug is attention, I am addict , and I get to indulge in my habit “

[@cheekybananaboy3361]

@@raeortiz352 why did you just write the same lyric

[@PupCake1025]

I honestly don't think he's kidding when he says this song helps him sleep at night. This feels more like a confession than anything else.

[@dhanlon870]

PupCake1025 he says it in the description

[@amelieviolet2426]

very accurate

[@Chance-loss]

It's ok babe

[@Kaiden.f]

Nice proflie picture and also i agree completely

[@rorymccann9967]

DEEP

[@lylagirlisabuildercosgacha859]

I like how the audience is quiet as heck and doesnt speak or scream untill hes done

[@WicusIsntOkay]

They still laugh though

[@lylagirlisabuildercosgacha859]

@@WicusIsntOkay The six month to 8 minutes time is weird to see :O

[@WicusIsntOkay]

@@lylagirlisabuildercosgacha859 Cool.

[@PlutozDreamz]

@william fontanilla 9 months* ...

[@PlutozDreamz]

@william fontanilla ...Why does mine say nine months- Hold on I might need to re-open youtube

[@franktranks9445]

Bro this dude has literally been screaming at us about how much pain he's in since 2006 and we didn't take him seriously until Inside

[@shirimo7030]

speak for yourself a lot of people took him very seriously.

[@blueturtle3623]

Did you see Make Happy?

[@petepeterson2122]

Nah, I knew he was in some real shit after Words Words Words. Doesn't really take a psychologist to read the writing on the wall lol

[@summer7603]

Van gogh turned his pain into art This is the natural state of a creative mind glad he was self aware enough not to fall into holywood traps and is still going

[@ishachan]

I've never heard of this person until recently. :/

[@marcoantunes1813]

“I’m an artist. I’m just a kid. And maybe I’ll grow out of it.” A real punch in the stomach.

[@prithvithakur7950]

"now im turning 30"

[@soelee328]

“i am an artist, BUT im just a kid..” slight correction :)

[@sphericalobject1107]

Not even houdinibus super ballsynut llammasas

[@merdab8]

Its okay, if he grew out of it would you be here? Would he?

[@heire3]

Im 12 so im a kid and my mom literally said that my opinion doesn't matter because she thinks i just copy everyone she's not a bad mom but sometimes i kinda hate her

[@madiklein7087]

Bo yells “I am an artist” like it’s a slur

[@ollie9171]

It is for him.

[@mauicrispy]

Hey if you don't get it then you don't get it. That's ok.

[@mauicrispy]

But you're kinda missing an artist at work

[@madiklein7087]

@@mauicrispy I do get it. I'm just appreciating the way Bo can change the meanings of words

[@mauicrispy]

You just made me think. I think you totally get it... I just didn't think you did because of me and this horrible imperfect medium. Apologies fellow human. My brain hurts.

[@funnyman5434]

what really kills me is the fact that he barely looks down at his piano to play. it's like he's been possessed. yo editing this bc yall are missing the point i just meant its eerie how he does it like his in a trance, barely ever looking at the audience or changing his gaze at all

[@funnyman5434]

coming back to this 2 days later - he's not possessed. he's being himself. you can see how different his stage persona acts as opposed to the real him in this song.

[@JackPenders]

It’s because he said it helps him sleep at night so of course he gonna be good at it.

[@logangoteem726]

That is god damn freaky

[@liqueidonliqui7664]

Well, when you perform a song that much time, i'm pretty sure looking down at piano keys is kinda useless

[@mbrock3457]

Your profile pic makes this so much better

[@DylanFarstveet]

You know what I just realized? This song does a full circle. In the beginning, he's talking about comedians are like a kid at a birthday party, and at the end, he's screaming "I'm just a kid, I'm just a kid, and maybe I'll grow out of it."

[@YTSUX-iu8ui]

And he did. At least he stands for his words.

[@quaweds]

That is the joke... well done.

[@deja5477]

@@quawedsI wouldn’t call it a joke but ok

[@ShiftedGames]

@@deja5477 Are you slow?

[@jacobjorgensen729]

Yeah, he gets "rewarded for never maturing, never understanding or learning". He's just a kid still.

[@juniperberryyyy]

The most painful about this song is when he sings it for people, the people are trying so hard to find soemthing to laugh at. I saw this one thing where he sung it for a few rich celebrities, and watching them awkwardly try to laugh at anything was painful

[@ntsempty1209]

Yeah it was in green room with other comics and I love how he changes the words from "I" to "We" or "us" because there are other "artists" like him in the room

[@Thuazabi]

@@ntsempty1209 Saw that too. Some of them were poking fun at him after he finished. Which, fair enough, taking anything too seriously in a setting like that could be bad/boring. But I'd like to imagine that if Carlin were alive and there, he'd have some positive words of encouragement for Bo.

[@bagofunyuns9957]

does somebody have a link never mind that was really easy to find. here's the link if anybody else cares: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gpaTp3VnicyCoNk

[@xxcallmeniaxx3272]

@@bagofunyuns9957 thanks buddy

[@bibbobella]

@@Thuazabi You could tell one of the main guys that was sitting in the room actually listens to the song though. Like I don't know about afterwards but his smile quickly left and he never laughed he actually looked as if he listened and took in the words.

[@jacfac9969]

Bo Burnham: Here’s a song about my crippling depression and self doubt Everyone: That shit’s fire turn it up.

[@Deverim3327]

He's said himself that he never had depression. It was more just crippling anxiety. To the point after "what" he started having panic attacks during shows.

[@AceHanded]

Obviously it's a great song, or do you not agree? It has an important meaning behind it, which is expressed in a fantastic, musical way. Bo wouldn't have made the song, if it wasn't for people to enjoy.

[@Cluke6]

@@AceHanded Noone... was bashing the song?

[@AceHanded]

@@Cluke6 OP wasn't necessarily bashing the song, but rather the people listening to the song. It's hypocritical and sort of dumb is all.

[@Cluke6]

@@AceHanded I just saw it as a joke, nothing more. No deeper meaning. Not much thought.

[@VisardKing]

he was like 17ish (not exactly sure but young) when he performed this. that “im just a kid” hurts...

[@jaspercantbreathe]

OOF

[@QuikVidGuy]

he was 17 on youtube, his comedy central spot was around 19, so he's 20 or 21 here

[@arisk3556]

He should be around 18-19 ish in this song

[@diviscadilek1764]

@@QuikVidGuy still just a kid imo

[@phos5865]

@@diviscadilek1764 i agree, from where i am in america 18 IS the age of consent but still, you can’t drink, smoke, etc. (legally at least..) so you’re still basically a kid.

[@cerulean-jelly]

i love how quiet the audience was during this song. usually people would say "such a dry and boring audience" but here theyre really taking in everything and the meaning behind the lyrics

[@oightKoreraAreEditable]

Sorry; But am I the only one who can hear the little chuckles from the audience at times? Like at 0:59 for example? It feels so sureal; And how they suddenly stop when he said "I must bep psychotic; I must be demented" It really feels that he's singing this for only himself, as the audiance sees it more like a show.

[@alexssssr]

hes just like: heres a song about my crippling depression everyone: this is a bop my new comfort song

[@applecaks]

FRRR

[@denvertikky4088]

I mean He did say it helps him sleep at night

[@arti8548]

its my vent song, and a comfort one

[@alexssssr]

@@arti8548 if you like this song try RANT it’s a rlly good one

[@ASHTHECOOL.]

Why hello there

[@twodlesdoodles1232]

him saying, “im just a kid” over and over again is so relatable. not a funny kind of relatable. a kind of relatable that shows pain.

[@ryankulikowsky]

I mean, he did say the song wasn’t funny

[@iamjigzzy]

Everyone’s just a kid from somewhere

[@eijiroukirishima4687]

Bro I’m 12- it defines me now-

[@emilpersidski]

@@eijiroukirishima4687 get the hell out as soon as you can

[@coolguycandy2156]

@n this is youtube wdym

[@simplymarvelousliving]

Something about a kid on stage repeatedly saying “I’m just a kid!” on stage in front of thousands of people is so morbid and dystopian-esque

[@thoughtsofadame1952]

its nuts because this was circa 2010 which means Bo was 18/19? and he started working on comedy at 16 he was just a kid fuck man

[@realgremlinhours]

Not to mention the fact that he was on Vine for a pretty decent amount of time before any of this

[@Jas0nH]

@@realgremlinhours Your perception of time is skewed brother. Vine launched in 2013.

[@realgremlinhours]

@@Jas0nH really? Damn its been a long tims

[@alexandra9059]

no it’s not

[@aaryabatchu1831]

It’s crazy how he only mentions comics and actors, but this fully applies to social media influencers. Crazy how a whole new profession popped up in the last 11 years, yet how exactly the same it is.

[@Internetuser0013]

I actually know an influencer personally, not that big but still pretty big and her online persona is NOTHING like who she is in real life. Like a few years ago, for example, she said she only used essential oils to heal everything (she was in a pyramid scheme) However she never included the fact she was on medication, her husband used antibiotics, etc. She is still like this just with like farming things and a crunchy lifestyle despite her not actually living up to the crunchy life she promotes online. For example she said she only eats organic kinds of this or homegrown. She eats fast food, red dye 40, and almsot anything you can think of that isn't organic.

[@shanedeleon5376]

Were people even using that term back then?

[@taylormerriweather2824]

Too many syllables, doesn’t fit the rhyme scheme

[@delanovanraalte3646]

and painters and writters and directors

[@Canttouchthis04]

It's not crazy since social influencers weren't a thing back then beyond artists and movie stars. But yeah, an entirely new and even more toxic industry has risen in the last few years (social influencers). They epitomize this song to an even further degree.

[@codered2358]

i wish my mental break downs were this catchy

[@emily-os8mt]

Literally

[@christina_lvjy1911]

right

[@lilyling7470]

underrated comment

[@doctortwobrains]

THIS COMMENT. /POS

[@energeticgorilla]

@@doctortwobrains point of sale?

[@okay6109]

He sounds genuinely angry it really sounds like he cares

[@dusk4511]

Probably because he does

[@polox6571]

He was but he said that he got over it, i think thats just what he thought when he started to become famous

[@hannah5374]

he does

[@Fionacle]

Sorry I ruined the 666 likes, now it's 667

[@WelcomingFrown]

Look in the description dumbass

[@keatonrichard5123]

Bo- "I'm in pain. I'm literally in pain. Please don't celebrate me." Audience- *standing ovation*

[@ArchangelAsias]

From my perspective he hates being praised, but he loves knowing the audience had a night they would remember forever as amazing. But getting one without the other is impossible in his position. Again, totally how I see it, I feel bad talking about or even relating to Bo because I feel like I'm part of the problem by doing that lol

[@arn3107]

@@ArchangelAsias wha

[@thedrode8662]

Deep

[@TwhackyAttacky]

@@thedrode8662 #Deep

[@ShaddowTheDog]

@@ArchangelAsias well said man. I’m the same way

[@alexschneider1667]

People have been saying that bo has totally evolved into the version of him we see in inside and he’s a totally different person, but he’s always been introspective like this. He’s always been contemplating his role as an entertainer, and that’s recurring through all of his specials.

[@zerocooltakeover9382]

and he himself stated in his last special before his hiatus "make happy" that his shows have always been about performing

[@dansintheband]

But he used to be funny

[@julesverne4561]

He really fell off hard @@dansintheband

[@ArtyI]

​@@dansinthebandyou just don't get the joke. The joke is that people think he's a comedian.

[@kiingdomkey3857]

the most chilling part about listening to this song live is that at the very beginning he says “this song isn’t funny at all.” and he means it. but the audience doesn’t know that. they think it’s part of the show. and you can even hear parts of the song where the audience is trying to find the humor in this song; they are trying to giggle along. but as the song keeps on going, you can feel the mood shift in the audience. this isn’t for their entertainment. this song isn’t part of the show. it’s a harsh reality. it’s not for them, it’s for bo. and that’s what i find so powerful about this song played live compared to any cover or studio version. jesus i love bo burnham.

[@lugialover09]

I mean, I'm pretty sure it's still for their entertainment in some fashion. Otherwise, he wouldn't have included it into his act on stage. It's a really good song, of course. And sure, it's deep in some way. But it is also a bit funny regardless if it's him expressing his feelings.

[@sovietnationalism5240]

@TheUltimate theres no joke enterntainment doesnt have to be aj oke

[@clementine8161]

it’s not deep dawg

[@ohokillcry6226]

@@lugialover09 art is dead.

[@wyattgubersky9683]

Omg so deep bro

[@evangreene3994]

The way he says "I am an addict" gives me chills

[@boooogles]

do you want my hoodie

[@evangreene3994]

@@boooogles yes please

[@inkkles]

when he said "im an addict" i felt that

[@summermackay7924]

And I wanted my name in lights

[@sensudubs4421]

I think Bo is one of the few artists who's actually deserving of everything he's received.

[@celestien4647]

@Tanaka wow incredible arguments man great job.... Seriously don't wanna explain your self a little ?

[@LeinadDaerz]

@Tanaka still dont get it but ok

[@hamburguesaconqueso6200]

I think not, but I can't give arguments in English :P

[@SMA2343]

I think because he’s been extremely humble of them position he’s been in. I think he was work Kimmel or Fallon and said that he’s extremely lucky to be a comedian and to be able to drop out of college to do it. And for people who wanna drop out of college to be a comedian, well don’t because again, he was lucky. Not everyone is lucky to be able to make funny songs for a living

[@zelozoem]

I dont think he deserved all the trouble/problems he received with the praise and riches. Wouldn't he be happier if he had just stayed playing for smaller crowds and earn a more 'perceivable' amount of money? Too me it seems like that could be true if you listen to him.

[@lydian1230]

"I am an artist, please god forgive me." Damn. As an artist, that made me emotional.

[@PaintingTako]

Same here

[@eelobear]

It's true and untrue at the same time. As an artist you recognize that the art world is superfluous with many people going to art for the sake of validating their uniqueness, and that you are part of that vain, honest or not. It is a real struggle, but at the same time we have to notice that we could 'have fed a family of four for forty fucking fortnights', surely nobody is so selfish to deprive their closest for the sake of their own made up goal. But we are, and most of the art world just seeks attention and their art is shallow and vain. And that's the dead part

[@NastheVictorious]

Me too.. as a Kid who'd loved to draw all day, I never felt Narcissistic about my Desire to draw, I wanted to honor my uncle for Inspiring me to Draw comics. Though I'll admit, I had self doubts and self pity about my Feelings towards being an artist. I had a really hard time coming to terms with that with myself, because I wasnt really sure if I wanted to go do it or not. I know it's not always bout you or me, and I've always wanted to do things for the art instead of just for myself, which is very rare to see that in this generation. Humility, kindness and Respect is Hard to look for in a person or even earn it in this day and age and culture. My point is is that, Sometimes it's Really hard to Accept The fact that the Entertainment industry in America will Never respect the Wonderful aspects of art because they abuse it by Ripping off properties from other Peoples work. And even the Actors in entertainment can't stop making it about them because it's their JOB to Make it ALL ABOUT them. I dont think I could ever Do something like that, especially If was older back then or had the means and opportunity to do so. I never wanted to be famous and I never will. It's a curse and alot of Pressure to have the Whole world watching you.. it's sad really and I see why alot of actors, actresses and Movie stars in general go Crazy because They simply dont know who they are. They're told from Day 1 in the industry that they Must Be the character that they play and Not Be Themselves...

[@upsidegamer1329]

There's a difference between having lyrical control over your music and control over what makes people dance or in other words what makes a successful song. Honestly, art hasn't been born yet because ever since the first entertainer performed the performance was an appeal to emotion instead of logic. I am founding a vitalization of logic as a means of dance worthy pleasure, who's with me?

[@adriannawelch7670]

Agreed it transcends as depressing yet refreshing

[@charlottereisse7219]

He knew the risk he was taking performing this on a comedy show. He made his way to the top knowing he didn’t deserve it and used it for good. Wow

[@kirabat]

i can't stop thinking about this comment. "he made his way to the top knowing he didn't deserve it and used it for good." is such an incredible quote

[@51Dutchman]

@@kirabat Agreed, what a way to be remembered.

[@matronmalice9867]

What do you mean, didn't deserve it? He definitely deserves it.

[@Teddybomb]

@@kirabat incredible because you cant believe someone is so far stuck up their own ass that they would say something like this, right? because to imply Bo doesnt deserve it is incredibe.

[@olia.alaska]

Huh?

[@jakehunt6483]

"My drug's attention, I am an addict, but I get paid to indulge in my habit" Damn.

[@colekuczek9812]

Joel Embiid Arent you supposed to be beating the shit out of the Bucks or Celtics or whoever you play after fucking DWades ass

[@Ben-nu4uj]

Joel Embiid me but I don’t get paid

[@nathanleese8830]

yeah i think about that line alot

[@paris2777]

“You’ll love your job” -They

[@MewVenus]

Well, he is a Leo.

[@playgames1552]

Seeing Bo perform this after knowing that he got panic attacks before and after many of his shows is heart breaking. He wanted his name in lights whenever he was a sheltered kid, he wrote offensive shit and said it. After doing so, he grew as a person and saw what he did was overall a bad idea sometimes, and im honestly proud to know that people can change and Bo Burnham is one of those people. He deserves the fame he got and it shows, good job Bo

[@borbitoja]

I love how he's saying "cause I wanted my name in lights" but when he sang in the Green Room he said "cause *we* wanted *our* name in lights"

[@alyssaolson7964]

Maybe just me but I think it's more impactful when he says *I* than when he says *we.* Like idk why, but when I saw the Green Room performance, it was kind of funny (the same way Sad is funny kind of), but when he says it here it just made me sad. To me it feels a lot more direct in this one

[@reat964]

Bejur it was originally “I” because his special, his responsibility; he changed it to we in the Green Room most likely because his audience (comedians) were exactly the type of person the song is abt

[@Kotiare]

@@reat964 Absolutely this. When you watch the lead up to this song on The Green Room, he talks about how he doesn't value his own opinion because he is young and was (essentially) thrust into the spotlight with his KZbin videos.

[@killimon1635]

Arminda Airth no way it was a slip

[@caylaweinberg2327]

communism!

[@queenislovequeenislife9407]

Listen to his tone of voice and look at his facial expressions. He is not kidding at all and his self doubt must be just about crippling. Between the disgust when he sang about things like his name in lights and the almost pleading tone he takes on when confessing "I'm just a kid, I'm just a kid, I'm just a kid, kid, and maybe I'll grow out of it" you can really hear that this probably does help him sleep at night. This is written and performed in such a way that conveys that feeling beautifully. So maybe art isn’t dead.

[@csaros]

The idea is the Bauman's view of postmodernism, where all possible creations in the world are already over, and now only thing that an artist can do is consume other art and change it, as there is little to no way now to create something new. The song only proves it, as it means that all art is created with an intent of gaining money, and not of actually creating a meaningful piece / painting etc. Art is dead. That's what Bo, post modernist heavily inspired by mr George Carlin, another post-modernist, thinks. And this song only further proves it. Your agument doesn't hold though; have you seen the last subtitle? CD Available. It just further proves the point.

[@shutupheather5911]

Damn....

[@ManaSamaLover.]

Wow...

[@macaroni1121]

Rogerina pog

[@Ur3rdiMcFly]

Because it ain't turtles, it's clowns all the way down.

[@blackout2189]

There is a moment at 0:14 where Bo takes a deep breath and looks off to stage right and I always felt that he knew at that moment that putting Art is Dead on a national comedy special was a big gamble and was nervous as hell to do something so non-traditional in comedy. Even though it's been done by other comedians/actors in history, pulling the curtain back is always scary as hell and I always appreciated that deep breath because it's a very human moment.

[@brigellaquerubin3250]

It really is.. it's scary to not know if the public can accept the truth.. one's own truth.. or will they turn their backs on it because it's too much for them to handle and to continue being ignorant and in denial for the rest of their lives.. Thank you for this insight, my friend

[@JoshF-td7qb]

I feel like you'd be a good English teacher

[@julieftherulies]

nah im pretty sure hes just trying to remember the first line, thats always the hardest part

[@faeriecat444]

@@julieftherulies i don’t think it’s that hard to remember the first line when it’s legit the title of the song lmao

[@Tofusproductions]

fr

[@GrahamQuacker802]

the amount of anger behind those eyes; rage, regret, hatred, all of it. it’s like he can see it all in front of him, and now he knows things that no one else will be able to comprehend. he’s trying to describe it, but he’s frustrated because 1.) people don’t understand it and 2.) he can’t do anything to get it out of his mind. he’s drowning in his self-hatred, and he has to live with it.

[@NASkeywest]

It’s crazy how after “Inside”, going back and watching older Bo specials you can totally see the underlying anger and struggle Bo has with fame.

[@djblu387]

i saw it before inside even came out. are you slow?

[@NASkeywest]

@@djblu387 yes, I a very slow. My mom still has to tie my tie for me before I put my big boy pants on and go into the office.

[@user-br8lt9vn4v]

@@NASkeywest don’t worry you’re not alone

[@emyf9197]

I didn't know who he was until I saw "promising young woman" And after that randomly saw Netflix had a special abt him

[@nickholcomb2220]

@@djblu387 This is the exact kind of attitude that would probably make someone like Bo despise someone like you. Really? Someone didn’t catch onto something that an artist has been open about trying his best to bury it deep down in the past but you did, so you feel the need to insult them? Do you feel more intelligent now that you’ve seemingly proved yourself more intelligent and capable than at least one other person over the internet? Are *you* fucking slow? Like socially? Or just a dick head? Grow up.

[@MontanaMacLeod]

It's ironic his line "please don't respect me" makes me respect him...

[@MrNeo-kw5vp]

ISN'T IT IRONIC I-R-O-N-I-C-I-N-O-R-I-R-O-N I-C

[@Reverie_xo]

Pretty sure he's trying to say that he doesn't want people to respect him for his standup stuff. Not that you shouldn't respect him as a person.

[@ajlol6253]

Seeing a kid shout "I'm just a kid!" over and over infront of a huge crowd just makes you feel so *bad* for him.

[@big_sea]

yea

[@piniatafullofblood]

Pity doesn’t help anyone. It’s dehumanizing, like your using whoever your pitying to boost your own ego.

[@teofilamadrigal2931]

@@piniatafullofblood 😐

[@charlielovely4064]

@@piniatafullofblood how is this pitying him-? /gen

[@wackystank]

@@piniatafullofblood ehat. 🫣

[@BaconTheForsaken]

When he says "Cause I wanted my name in lights" you can feel and hear the pain and guilt in his voice, it always shakes me

[@Lookatthese101]

His new special is like he never got out of this song. It was sad.

[@christinasandlin6775]

yeah it was so sad watching him fall apart at the end

[@beansbeans5451]

@@christinasandlin6775 yeah, like I felt genuinely terrible watching it near the end bc it was essentially like watching someone go insane

[@MarksChannelYT]

his netflix special?

[@killmealready5530]

I watched it yesterday and started to cry when he was singing his goodbye song. The fact the song was so fucking relatable to the point as a person who jokes to cope with their emotions couldn't find even one thing to even giggle about was just horrible to me. Seeing him fall apart like that just wasn't it.

[@Unknown-qm3zy]

The worst part is he did get out of it. He said in the special he got better following ‘Make Happy’, but COVID and the lockdowns with it put him back in that state.

[@jakobdeleon1214]

he looks so mad at himself when he says he wanted his name in lights. im glad he found himself all these years later. glad he grew out of it.

[@elenakk9125]

Jakob De Leon i hope i grow out of it too, im going through the same thing with my art right now

[@JohnDoe-zx7cq]

elena kk Bo is selling out stadiums, directing movies, and has 2 netflix specials you have 45 subscribers and maybe got 100 likes on an instagram drawing of an anime character you can’t relate to hating yourself because of how famous you’ve become

[@mustardflavoredramen9612]

Stinky Little Shit Weasel Damn, your name is really fitting, huh?

[@JohnDoe-zx7cq]

JC Howard how am I being a stinky little shit weasel

[@kumaylmalik8342]

Im your 1000th like hehehe

[@veneziaguzman6213]

Wilbur Soot said he thought this song was shit, now I understand it was just him projection

[@orange-dm8fx]

honestly he’s a pretty shitty person but I don’t understand how he relates to this song. pls help

[@veneziaguzman6213]

@@orange-dm8fx there’s a clip of him practicing for MCC back in the day where he mentioned Bo Burnham’s stuff is great- except for this song. Which I’d nvr listened to before now, but people were commenting that the dislike came from it speaking to his own experience as a creative. Like his confessed long-running immaturity in his interview w/ Anthony Padilla as one example

[@catcactus1234]

@@orange-dm8fxHe mentioned in an old video clip how he liked Bo Burnham except he didn’t like art is dead because it was “pretentious” and “saying artists shouldn’t be paid for their work”. He missed the point so bad lol

[@pinapplegaming5781]

@@catcactus1234yup and now he’s an abuser

[@CowBoogaloo]

WILBUR SAID THAT?? wtf 😭

[@keirakirkbride2999]

He said “please don’t respect me” but he is probably one of the most respected artists, comedians and directors in this day and age.

[@marro245]

isn't it I-R-O-N-I-C

[@davegaming3818]

Maroš Varga beat me to it.

[@davegaming3818]

Maroš Varga my dad beats me

[@zuckerman1691]

@@marro245 no no its #deep

[@colehuss3027]

I don’t know if I respect him. I do respect the message though

[@NoatheLAPTOPnerd01]

define irony: ending this video with "CD & DVD AVAILABLE NOW"

[@Redarkyz]

+noah inatsugu If you have the annotations on, in the end you can see "Ironic plug *face palm*" I guess he noticed the irony himself.

[@gxgycf8348]

+A Diet Called Sεx ................................Clever girl

[@Redarkyz]

+Sans Gay

[@CHECKMATE426]

+noah inatsugu he released his new hour special for free

[@bunni2583]

+noah inatsugu oh isn't that i-r-o-n-i-c-i-n-o-r-i-r-o-n-i-c

[@ghoslt]

"this is something different. i hope you guys like it. this song is a confession and an apology. honest, not sarcastic." Fuck, man.

[@bubblynightmare8075]

Yeah! I went to the "see more" to read the lyrics and then that little bit of heartbreak happens

[@ThunderBolt-kj5rh]

You want to what a man

[@diorsse]

:(

[@buttlicker48]

It comment was 5 years, 👁👄👁

[@SpruceBunbo]

@@buttlicker48 ayyyy

[@PenneySounds]

I love how the audience laughs and cheers like they didn't just witness an existential crisis in song form.

[@sztyuiwander]

The sad irony of how the production decided to add "CD&DVD Available Now" at the end

[@No-qf1vg]

I always start crying when the camera goes close to him when he says "because I wanted my name in lights" because you can just see the guilt and disgust in his face :(

[@quindadiagram4283]

What did he do?

[@dankdachshund]

@@quindadiagram4283 he didn't do anything

[@strangercky]

@@quindadiagram4283 he became famous

[@thedogsmeow9511]

@@thesuperdupergroovermusicm1643 you're a hoot!

[@thedogsmeow9511]

@@thesuperdupergroovermusicm1643 It means you've been out here bein a smartass for no good reason

[@toatsted]

im just glad that I found this at 21 years old and not 12, because I’m sure this would have defined my whole personality for years

[@creativename4474]

Why would that be a bad thing?

[@johnzie42]

I feel attacked by this comment

[@user-cd1et1nf3t]

That’s what happening to me rn LMFAO

[@creativename4474]

@@user-cd1et1nf3t Same, lol

[@madilynking346]

i did in 6th grade and well...

[@valmid5069]

“The world is often unkind to new talent, new creations…Not everyone can become a great artist; but a great artist *can* come from anywhere” -Anton Ego (Ratatouille)

[@averyyiffer4204]

rough to come back to this after his new special. fuck.

[@anushkasaraswat8708]

yes exactly :/

[@Griffy1n]

I feel like Bo is so hard on himself. Hes so damn humble and emotional and opinionated in the best of ways.

[@boo-_-_]

I don’t understand how people can say they don’t like Bo. He is talented, humble, and just a wonderful singer and amazing addition to this world. We don’t deserve him

[@shloimygoldberger6259]

@@boo-_-_ did you watch the special? He went over the ways why people should hate him. That's what makes him unique, he holds himself accountable for shit he does and accepts the negative consequences for it.

[@lmonroy3084]

And he was only 20 years old too

[@uapra3tor823]

He’s literally screaming at the audience his sins that he sees in himself, and the reason that he seems so pissed at all times is because he sees himself as turned into a self obsessed asshat that only ever helps himself, so he’s trying to change it and the way it helps him sleep at night is because this song helps get this shit out. What a role model. Fixes his issues.

[@CryingCrisis]

Thats why he's one of my biggest inspirations tbh

[@modlovecat]

Well it's weird that you get it while not getting it at the same time!

[@WelcomingFrown]

@@modlovecat couldn't agree more but probably for different reasons

[@poisax]

I feel like the majority of the audience of his Netflix shows don't realize how troubled he is and that makes me really sad

[@HotSkeleton]

Haha he said fortnite

[@threeleafclover3222]

“Attention is my drug, I am an addict, but I get paid to indulge in my habits” so underrated Bo is so good

[@christianharver9309]

Ikr?

[@lucaswallace8772]

My drugs attention**

[@WelcomingFrown]

@@lucaswallace8772 My drug is attention**

[@nadeezn]

Bo is a goddamn genius and deserves a hell of a lot more recognition than he gets... which is ironic considering the song

[@aloesnazzy1897]

@@nadeezn He's super popular though

[@Edit-creator-321]

Dayum 14 years ago

[@Im_Ethanol]

I never thought about it but “CD & DVD Available Now” at the end of this song is eerily fitting

[@wiccawicca7359]

Woah I've never thought about this It's kinda scary in a way

[@guo6826]

wow it really is…. he hates that he’s taking peoples money and at the end it’s asking you to buy something

[@TheKennyboy92]

Yeah it is so on the nose

[@Akira-fu9dw]

Now it's "Spotify and Apple Music Available"

[@Barbaraska]

@@guo6826 maybe he just wanted to share his comedy? Besides, Guy needs to pay bills you know

[@marswithdiamonds7611]

Not that the laughing is good, but I think it adds to the whole point of the song, that nobody takes him seriously.

[@bethanyguerrero8358]

yeah..

[@ducc0287]

Yeah,its almost proving his point and also lightens the mood a bit because god this song hits hard and harsh

[@creeperfartz67]

yea at the start when he says "this song isn't funny at all" he meant it but the audience didn't understand

[@bn9068]

Wow, that’s deep

[@trappleton]

I take it as the laughter of commiseration.

[@joshuaweatherman9496]

That face he makes when he says "Cause I wanted my name in lights" sends chills down my spine.

[@ryoma8904]

I KNOW ITS SO ODD

[@feedbackblues]

it's almost like pure disgust, really drives home the rest of the lyric

[@nighttaco10blooperton8]

You can almost see the hate in his eyes when he sings that line

[@frelodiefun1443]

1:50

[@ashurean]

The lack of laughter demonstrates how even though he intones his voice like any other comedy song, the actual words and emphasis make themselves clear

[@human.person.1068]

He once preformed this song for a room of comedians let that sink in.

[@st2343]

I need to see this.

[@10zin9]

H

[@F0g1sC0ming]

God damn it what does that sink want now

[@buppy.]

@@F0g1sC0ming we’re both here at the exact same time-

[@madstunax]

@@buppy. im here too

[@RatClco]

Am I the only one who thinks the “He’ll be rewarded for never maturing; Never understanding, or learning.” Just sounds rlly nice?

[@Carolina-4JC]

It's a very nice line. Stanza, or whatever. Bo is an amazing talent.

[@haggard_hermit]

Yes.

[@justyouraverageanimesimp928]

I like it to

[@justyouraverageanimesimp928]

@@haggard_hermit lol

[@mbenk4728]

Same with "A self-centered artist, self-obsessed artist. I am an artist, I am an artist" So intense, makes you feel the self-hate

[@MultiNicoleG]

Hands up if you're here after "Inside" and realizing this kid is wildly talented and has evolved so much as a writer/director/musician, while still dealing with the same pain, anxiety, and self-hatred that was pouring out of him here.

[@bekahnicole4097]

yesss

[@jilllyk]

yup.

[@CraftyChicken91]

That uncomfortable atmosphere is essential to the song. I've never seen a comic destroy the 4th wall so violently.

[@Jocelynskeels]

I've a fan for 3 years :)

[@Tragedy_Cake]

Get your fucking hands up

[@JJaylenPlays]

0:58 I absolutely love how Bo gives the audience no time to laugh. You can hear them laughing but Bo just continues. Plus, his tone is really harsh especially since the asshole he’s referring to is himself so the audience laughing just feels so off. They want to laugh since they came for comedy but Bo said “No, I’m giving you an important message, shut up.”

[@Pluto-ek3mh]

If only Bo could see the artist he'd be today. Inside was a treasure to behold. You're not manipulating us, Bo. You're making us wake up. -We're all happy to help you eat- We’re all proud of you, Bo.

[@Pluto-ek3mh]

@@ryanduchene5700 I’m confused by your comment. I understand Bo isn’t the best right now, but he’s getting better. He’s even said that in his Inside special. He’s not doing great, but he’s better and is still improving as an artist given that hill he’s trying to climb

[@sophiavogel8491]

Bo was a treasure to everyone, especially people with mental issues who saw someone like them truly express what they felt. He may not see it but we do.

[@hoodiesticks]

Inside was amazing, but it's abundantly clear that Bo still hasn't grown out of it.

[@Pluto-ek3mh]

@@hoodiesticks Please see previous discussion. Also, anxiety and depression isn’t something you grow out of. You heal it over time by chunking

[@sophiavogel8491]

@@hoodiesticks you cant grow from depression, you learn how to ignore it

[@dawsonbrown2116]

this song is so sad. it's so real. poor bo. ironically this makes me respect him more.

[@locust031]

Isn't that ironic?

[@ErikB605]

Dont you think?

[@orangexlightning]

This song is so accurate it's horrifying.

[@ch4rm3in]

Isn't that ironic?

[@tatwood1176]

Isn't that ironic?

[@jdprettynails]

"So people think you're funny, how do we get those people's money?" That line always hits the hardest for me. The second anyone discovers they have they have talent in a creative outlet, immediately everyone around them is like "cool....how do we monetise this?" But it's a double-edged sword. The pursuit of money in a creative field often kills the creativity aspect that made it fun in the first place...or being unable to earn money doing the thing you love means you don't get much time doing the thing you love because you need a "real job" to survive.

[@spiritmuse]

The problem with turning your hobby into your job is that you then don't have a hobby anymore...

[@remirussin7240]

The day I stopped giving a shit if anyone ever saw my art was the day I fell back in love with my art. 💕

[@loganc339]

I always say make enough money in your "real job" to do as you please in your spare time. Life is work. You could be working for food instead of money like many of our predecessors. Never go full Marx

[@jdprettynails]

@@loganc339 "Make enough in your real job" I work 40-60 hours a week on minimum wage and just barely cover my bills. I don't get to choose how much I earn. By the time I get home, I'm too exhausted to enjoy my hobbies most days. Life should be more than just working until you drop dead. Everyone deserves to be able to have fun regardless of how much money they make.

[@loganc339]

@@jdprettynails it's the fault of the system that you make minimum wage right? Maybe it's my fault? Accept responsibility for your predicament. The system didn't do that to you. One way or another you are the reason you work so much for so little. Unless someone maliciously turned your life into something you dont like, in which case blame them, not the system. I agree with you. Life should be more than work, but assuming the role of a victim of capitalism is a nasty game.

[@keera6487]

this song is so old yet if you actually listen to the lyrics it has such a truthful meaning, and honestly - one of the most insightful and emotional songs literally ever made, its so true and im so impressed a person could actually put the world summed up into a 2 minute song. bo is actually so talented

[@smoothcacti2382]

"I'm an artist please don't respect me " ... Too late dude . I respect you so much

[@huntermeek7450]

Oof same

[@lincolnmcdevitt2590]

He should have said it sooner

[@Nova-jw6ju]

he wouldnt want respect

[@tristanwentink5735]

@@Nova-jw6ju But he still deserves it for his artistic skills and awareness of the sector he's part of.

[@brandonkreinhop359]

"We're rolling in dough while Carlin rolls in his grave." I showed this song to my grandpa 9 years ago and he asked me if I knew who Carlin was; I didn't. He then showed me the great George Carlin, who is now my favorite comedian. Grandpa and I enjoyed listening to comedy together, especially George; it really bonded us together. Not only is this song so powerful in its own right, every time I hear that line, I think of my grandpa. It brings a smile to my face and sends a chill down my spine. Thank you, Bo.

[@obliviousotterI]

Carlin was such aspie validation, he perfectly captured the ASD mindset and its so good

[@mustardflavoredramen9612]

“I am an artist, please don’t revere me”

[@PBEddie48]

@@mustardflavoredramen9612 Gratitude doesn't necessarily mean reverence.

[@jeremiahklein8160]

Damn bro

[@cameronjadewallace]

He's my favorite too

[@Harto]

This song always motivates me.

[@LPLinuZ]

Didn't know you liked Bo ay

[@maddiemclellan6450]

Tell grace to try to get Bo on Not too Deep. C'mon. The world needs this. We need more Bo

[@KaraFielding]

maddie mclellan excellent idea

[@TheCinccinoTV]

MyHarto Bruh...

[@mundanemesh5598]

Hannah Hart? Hello! I didn't expect to see a comment from you here.

[@Woofs_and_WagsYT]

the tone of his voice, the angst, shows that hes really genuine about it, and thats why i really like him. hes not just a songwriter or comedian, he understands what he talks about (more like sings but whatever), and he feels guilty about becoming the thing that he hated. Bo is an amazing person.

[@howl8406]

This song just hits as an art kid with crippling adhd. Just the line "theres other people you selfish asshole" just reminds me of being a kid and excitable and loud and being punished for it, like a "comedy" song really made me cry bro

[@camtungo4003]

@Keltan Cribb-VanOs i genuinely love you so much for this comment. i cried at least 10 times bc of it and it‘s not even meant for me. i hope both sides of ur pillow are cold and that u have a wonderful life.

[@caedon6543]

@@camtungo4003 that is somehow the most unique but emotional wish Ive ever heard. Both sides cold, what a dream

[@Sageknot]

Dude, it's so hard for me to sit still and pay attention to anything i'm less than mildly interested in. I physically can't succeed in school, in fact, i'm skipping class right now to write this. i have so many ideas and stories and peices that i physically can't get down because i'm not skilled enough yet to portray the pure amount of emotion in them, all of my characters are an extension of me and i physically can't put them down on paper because i can't focus for long enough to put them down. on top of not having any support from the parents that were never there for me, and i can't do anything that i want to do because in this era of the world, mediocrity doesn't cut it. so unless you're close to the best you aren't anyone.

[@mikomiyamoto3413]

I am also an art kid with ADHD. I talk a lot and I mean a lot. I remember I went to a birthday party of one of my friends and I kept joking around and ya know talking a lot and I think people were paying too much attention to me so it made her cry, I felt super bad.

[@howl8406]

@Keltan Cribb-VanOs that was genuinely really sweet thank you :')

[@adekaboot7275]

Its chilling how he admits all of this is fake to the audience's face. "Its all an illusion I'm wearing makeup" and that is one of the lines they laugh to. I think it's his delivery, but it isnt funny to me it's sad. He sounds out of breath and like he's drowning. He sounds like he needs help. I'm glad he's better now and he's found himself, but god this song is so sad in my eyes

[@shankaka_99]

He sounds angry. And he is. That’s why it’s one of my favorites

[@goodguykonrad3701]

His songs have always come from certain places of truth, and Inside more so than his other specials, but he's talked before about how the persona on stage is not him. He is an incredible artist and was able to create something profound but that doesn't change the fact that the depressed, tortured soul we see isn't the real him. He has his problems, but "art is dead" is not just a stream of consciousness. He critiques the values of an affluent capitalist society and then undermines it by saying that this obsessive self deprecation and nihilistic outlook is immature. There's a lot to read into with "art is dead" but the song is still meant to be entertaining. You can find something meaningful in it without needing it to not be funny/playful

[@sumbisexualgayenbyontheint656]

He admits that he usually doesn’t really sing what he thinks but this one seems like it came from the heart.

[@tiffanypoppers7472]

as he says himself whenever anyone "worries" about him; "it's all an act. Just like the funny parts, they are also an act. I am a performer. This is a performance. just because it stops being funny, doesn't make it serious." "Everyone is okay with the funny stuff, but then I spend like, 2 minutes out of 58 being serious or dramatic, and everyones like "oh... hes actually going to kill himself."

[@edwardfrick2585]

Although I agree try and sing this song with the same breathes in the same place you do run out of breath there

[@ilikebirds7748]

This perfectly describes the crushing guilt you feel that comes with having any sort of privilege in this broken world. My parents love me and want to see me succeed and there isn't a single fucking day where I feel like I deserve any of what i have

[@funguslord8202]

If you were given a good life, enjoy it. Wasting it is what really should make you feel bad.

[@catherinewright1195]

having privilege means that your experience should be the standard. as someone who has a really complicated home life and bad relationships with my family(but still a hell of a lot of privilege), please enjoy it without feeling guilty.

[@shinyguy3766]

You're weak and dont deserve it. and soon many like me who watched everyone around us throw away all our advantages that made us, us. Will take it all back. with interest.

[@springshowers4754]

@@shinyguy3766 dude wtf

[@shinyguy3766]

@@springshowers4754 your picture says everything about you

[@laramangino6797]

"I'm just a kid. Maybe I'll grow out of it" vs "When you're a kid who is stuck in your room, you'll do anything to get out of it"

[@LuciaGarcia-n6h]

Nice

[@lupusnyx]

Bo has this habit of simultaneously filling me with hope for the future and crushing all my dreams in one fell swoop.

[@youratowel97]

+Zoe Smith That about sums it up.

[@cosmicplebe310]

Very humbling thoughts

[@FoxyTaeFox]

The look in his eyes. When he looks at the audience, it looks like he honestly forgot them. That's what makes this honest.

[@gabrielscotton2733]

It’s almost like this guy was a kid stuck in a room

[@wassupheinz]

You didn’t just-

[@lacielily]

Wait-

[@moongofish]

ngl there isnt much more to say about it

[@lacielily]

@@moongofish YOU LITTLE-

[@wistermorldwide]

@@moongofish maybe he should tell jokes and make little sounds

[@howlerthewolf8044]

i like how he keeps switching from 3rd person to 1st person, it really shows that hes thinking of himself

[@Cottonydock9]

This guy seems like he could heal the world with comedy

[@tinntinnamp]

I see you came from the special, haha

[@legendofacriuswithornament2019]

Um this is not comedy

[@sometimessamantha7135]

69 nice

[@poemsbypoetry]

He's a special kind of white guy

[@Deadfr..]

@@poemsbypoetry didn't he self reflect?

[@random-_-dude]

I noticed something about the way he sings. He uses a less beautiful singing voice while also using professional singing utilities such as vibrato. Sort of being imperfect and not special but trying to cover it with a pleasing cover. Just thought it was interesting. However in this song, he fully goes to wonderful singing like he is finally releasing that his troubles, but this time it is the lyrics being messed up, because the truth is just that, messed up.

[@NimoV2]

yeah its almost like hes just talking or even yelling. its coming from his soul, hes not pretending like other artists

[@random-_-dude]

@@NimoV2 Exactly

[@bo4915]

I love how he sings, it’s so raw compared to most people’s approach. I genuinely love his voice so much.

[@CarlsCozyCorner]

It's like he's screaming at himself, like there's two of him: stupid kid who badly and royally fucked up, and angry parent who's screaming at him to wake the fuck up. Kid Bo doesn't come in till the end: "I'm just a kid, maybe I'll grow out of it"

[@shreyajathavedan5471]

That's such a beautiful observation

[@IDONTGAF._-]

How are people saying the intent of this song is comedy. Did ya’ll not listen to the start or read the description???

[@MollyMargaretBPrado]

Literally no one is saying that-

[@IDONTGAF._-]

@@MollyMargaretBPrado oh you’d be surprised

[@fizzledimglow3523]

Comedy means more than humorous to be fair. Comedy encompasses anything satirical and mocking too. Even if you're not laughing, it can still fall under comedy.

[@AnonHooman]

@@fizzledimglow3523 description says "Honest, not sarcastic." And "This song is a confession and an apology"

[@bredvan4168]

"This song isn't funny at all, but it helps me sleep at night"

[@aopossum6978]

can’t believe this got removed on spotify edit: GUYS ITS BACK ON SPOTIFY ALONG WITH ALL HIS OLD SONGS

[@laurenisbiatchh101p4]

“This song isn’t funny but it helps me sleep at night”

[@pre-madebreakfastsandwich]

666th like

[@paris2777]

As a musician I tell my “audience” that every. Freaking. Time.

[@GarethPW]

I also watched the video.

[@paris2777]

@Grungy unlike you, I don’t post all of my life experiences on the internet. I play violin on my own time to show my friends, lying on the internet may be easy to do, but not easy to keep up without being noticed. So I don’t lie, have a sub-par night. ⎝ I ͟ʖl⎠

[@Alex-ky2ee]

@@paris2777 clearly a liar you are a paraplegic British jokey searching for the corpse of Jesus Christ

[@carlwheeze753]

He seems so disgusted. I resonate with this song on a ridiculous level

[@yesreneau]

This song helps me sleep at night, too.

[@lilboat7872]

I️ miss bo 😢

[@baddictblender5910]

Ali we all do

[@8thwondurrrr]

Rip

[@g34r739f]

Ali , hell come back

[@jerodgalaska341]

It keeps me up at night

[@righthanded4009]

you can really feel the emotion and anger that he puts into every single word. This isn't for a joke or a bit, this is how he actually felt about himself.

[@youtubeyz]

10 years and this song is still correct

[@Sour_Ink]

I would say even way more.

[@noahatlas5240]

he sounds so angry at himself, so tired of what he's becoming. i hope he can be happy one day

[@KaneK1234]

Noah Bradford he doesn't HAVE to be an entertainer...

[@JohnSmith-ek7zn]

I hope so too

[@timeguy6112]

Holy duck Man. In the future that's one of his themes. Being happy. End song "make happy" Important piece in song Come and watch the skinny kid with a . . . Steadily declining mental health, and laugh as he attemps to give you what he cannot give himself

[@willherondale6367]

Noah Bradford "thank you, goodnight, i hope you're happy "

[@plantman5126]

I don't think most people really are happy. I think most pretend to be.

[@theilluminati1707]

This song sounds like how an kids angry scribblings look

[@leonardo.diCATio]

Why is that so accurate

[@Solarvhs]

YES

[@Brianahuh]

this is the best way to describe this song

[@suxzne]

YES

[@isacatt]

i stole your other eye

[@abbyho2332]

I remember first watching this 9 years ago. It’s crazy how a person you’ve never met can still affect you. Your songs really influenced my love for music and making it a creative outlet for me. I probably would’ve quit piano if your songs didn’t make me sit at my bench for hours trying to figure out how to play them. Your internet persona helped me a lot so thanks :)

[@michaelcoyle2748]

"Please don't respect me" If you respect Bo then you're actively going against what he asks, but if you don't respect him, you are following request...and respecting his statement.... Paradoxes!

[@fish6714]

Michael Coyle he is asking god not to respect him, not the viewer

[@reggymcmonkey5737]

I respect him more for not asking for respect

[@filmdevil123]

Yep, the paradox formula is self-reference: I think that's the point. "This statement is false." "Don't listen to this." "Don't respect what I'm saying!"

[@yoshikagekira4471]

Michael Coyle fact or opinion: This sentence is an opinion.

[@PonkingtonHeights]

Wrong, you can respect a statement without respecting the one making it. You can respect American Law without respecting Trump, or without respecting Police if you reckon that they’re all hoes

[@Alyssa-ii3vy]

i found it really interesting that he only looks at the audience for the two lines that arent serious

[@ipodsandtea8981]

Alyssa :(

[@the_exodusrex3385]

Because he can only bare to look at them if it’s funny , the truth is what causes him to look away

[@SuperNoeld]

Those lines were not intended to be funny, but something like a confession..."I wear a make-up"

[@Sednas]

@@SuperNoeld but that was the only part when the audience laughed.

[@musicalmegan1401]

It’s difficult to make eye contact when you’re sharing a deep piece of your soul

[@therealgoldstandard3246]

"People think I'm funny, how do we get those people's money?". This lyric really makes a grab for those people who do it just for the money without any of the modesty, or, the opposite of Bo. This song is easily the saddest and happiest song that I've ever heard, depending of if you listen to just the lyrics or the tempo and music.

[@therealgoldstandard3246]

Banger song tho

[@dhyeypatel5537]

i think Bo is talking about himself in this line. how he understands it all and yet is motivated by all the monetary gains. this song is about him confessing, and not about judgement

[@haydenboudreaux4824]

I think you missed a really important word. The lyric is “People think YOURE funny, how do we get those people’s money?.” As if this is something he’s had people telling him for a while.

[@regben2057]

I’ve always thought this line was coming from others around him, like his agent, promo guy, ect. I could be wrong tho. But that was my interpretation.

[@B0red_Fr0gz]

Then not too long later "repeat stuff" is released which to my knowledge is supposed to be a more ehh.. sarcastic? Exaggerated? Version of the music industry shamelessly targeting young girls insecurities to make mega bank. Pretty much opposite of this song

[@AlexOGrande07]

"I am an artist" reminds of the "I am a doctor" scene from The Good Doctor, he's begging for people to acknowledge him, he's the kid that begs for attention, this guy is amazing

[@rheapillai7913]

"But I'm just a kid, I'm just a kid, I'm just a kid, kid, and maybe I'll grow out of it" There's just...so much truth, it hurts.

[@RheaFernandes11]

Maybe

[@DRGPlarp]

And even more, he did grow out of it.

[@p.dephile2724]

I could almost see Bo's tears come out of his eyes as he sung the end part of the song. You know a song is powerful when you can see the artist getting an emotional response out of it

[@Lightgreen017]

um....his eyes were closed

[@superbadandsupermad]

+Old Forgotten Account um...most people cry with their eyes closed

[@KwakeSlayer]

+Ryan OKeeffe um no they dont

[@Lightgreen017]

Ryan OKeeffe where did you even come from

[@neonal18]

+Old Forgotten Account An anime, apparently.

[@MaxTorx]

I used to listen to this song when I was younger. I started paying more attention to the song and the line "My drug's attention, I am an addict, but I get paid to indulge in my habit." Hits so fucking hard as a recovering addict...

[@HauntedHarmonics]

“I am an artist, feel free to correct me” is such a relatable line dude. Everyone who makes art and isn’t completely full of themselves has thought this at one time or another

[@Artistspeedpaints]

And the fact before it he said "i am an artist, please don't respect me" is proving that he knows that he isn't in the 'most' according to no one but himself

[@espiritu2757]

It's not about self doubt, it's about losing connection to the real world and how common people look at things and understand them.

[@xoSiNgInGiNtHeRaInox]

nothing like a song about an internal struggle about becoming what you think you hate to get you scratching your head. he's too smart to be happy in his position.

[@trailmiix7581]

***** It seems that he feels as if he doesn't deserve the attention, fame and money he receives.

[@kension7]

Curtis Dyer As he has said thousands of times, his on stage persona is completely different than his real self. I feel he is a pretty intelligent guy and with intelligence comes scrutiny (self scrutiny included), which is why the jokes seem darker than others.

[@ConradOraguille]

***** Maybe he should, but no one can ever tell you or him or anyone else how they're supposed to feel about anything.

[@imthenervouswreckful]

"I am an artist, please God, forgive me." Probably one of the best lines he's ever written.

[@patrick1580]

Why's that? I must be missing something

[@river750777]

Wang Lo The whole point of the song is that artistry(or at least performance art) at it's core is selfish. which is debatable, but it is certainly a great line none the less.

[@patrick1580]

That one guy from the internet so you're saying he's asking for forgiveness because he's being selfish?

[@JPelus]

That one guy from the internet I think he's asking for forgiveness as the person he personifies in this piece. Calling something art, when its not an expression of one's self; but rather an algorithm for profitable media. (I.e. "repeat stuff") I don't think any true artist needs forgiveness. What they do is beautiful, whether it be performance, music, sculpting, culinary, or even a tailor. There are so many versions of art, and a true artist should never apologize for offering themself to the world!

[@Cuppens1995]

"Atheïsts and catholics, jews and hindus argue day and night, over what they think is true but no-one entertains the thought that maybe God does not believe in you." comes pretty close in my opinion.