beetlebug - the lepidopterist (official animatic)

[@hypernovab2254]

I've been feeling pretty bad for a while because of repressed emotions, and this finally forced some tears out. I don't know if you'll read this auri, but if you do I legitimately want to thank you so much.

[@auribeetlebug]

sending u all my love ur an angel :)

[@amberisabellamacrohon404]

i hope you feel better soon :D

[@st4s.and.fl0w3rs]

Hope you feel better

[@KlTTlESZ]

[@lizzierules18]

@hypernovab2254 Hmmmm. You can feel bad from repressed emotions? This explains / helps explain a lot. Thanks! And I know how this reads, but, like. I get the meaning? The emotion? behind that statement? Cuz uhhh I’m working on some stuff and this helps. A lot. Thank you! (Sometimes it’s just the little pieces you need. And I have ~10 years of stuff I’m working on rn and working on unsuppressing? So haha this is not an internet seeking attention thing, this is a whoops PEOPLE PAY MORE ATTENTION TO CHILDREN DRAMA SOMETIMES CUZ SOMETIMES THEY END UP WITH PTSD and when they get more 10 years later it REALLY fucks things up and creates PTSD squared, thank you. This concludes my public service announcement. And hopefully fills my need to share. , And acknowledgement. Thank you!)

[@st4s.and.fl0w3rs]

Meanings behind the butterflies mentioned: Swallowtail: hope, change, and life Cabbage White: good luck, and said to represent a dead loved one visiting Holly Blue: peace, calm, love, and joy. They can also symbolize birth and rebirth Mother of Pearl: purity and innocence

[@roseable122]

After cabbage white's meaning I just realized what this song is about, I am devastated but also filled with new inspiration for an AU..

[@rosaliaisreal]

@@roseable1221:43 THIS PART OF THE ANIMATIC IS SO HEARTBREAKING WHEN I THINK ABOUT IT LIKE THAT 😭😭

[@seaweedkid7027]

This reminds me of a person mourning someones death and in the end they learn to move on AND I LOVE IT

[@kanayaa]

so beautiful as always i love your wordings so much it sounds so warm

[@IBYFuming]

the preview animation already looks so cute :')))

[@plantkid]

LEPIDOPTERERST DAY! auri this looks stunning?! the attention to detail is insane💛 this is so beautiful and I've not been this excited in months!!!! so proud of u and this song!!

[@elysian5016]

I just want to let you know, I started studying Lepidopterology and Entomology because of this song, so thank you for inspiring me to do so

[@auribeetlebug]

That is honestly so so cool im so glad it could inspire u :')

[@elysian5016]

@@auribeetlebug

[@frejglass]

ayy welcome to the club what's your favourite bug

[@elysian5016]

@@frejglass Hmm probably moths.. But praying mantis and bees are amazing too!

[@elysian5016]

@@frejglass What about you?

[@DoritotheAxolotl]

As someone who would LOVE to be a lepidopterist in the future, I LOVE THIS!!!

[@dadDDD235]

What a lepidopterist?

[@DoritotheAxolotl]

@@dadDDD235someone who studies moths and butterflies (sorry for late response)

[@KeepingUpWithTheIdiots]

this song sounds like dark oak tree moss, overalls, dirty bruised knees, lemons and limes, dirt under ur nails and bare feet on grass that's been un-touched in awhile but feels familiar; like walking up to ur old treehouse after years of not visiting it.....ya'know? /pos

[@lindseymikaelasantos6599]

The Lepidopterist sounds like a song I've heard before, something nostalgic like from my childhood, or anyone's childhood for that matter. The feelings this song brings out in me is amazing

[@HectorT52]

I have been loving the song on spotify, can't wait for the partner animation here

[@SashedPotato]

I keep crying at beetle bugs music bruhhhh

[@taloaileonofiapai-om3jg]

This song got me through last year😭🕊️

[@rokoisokay]

easily my new favorite from yours. the mixing and the melodies and AAAAS EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MUSICALLY IS A MASTERPIECE!! the art adds so much to this song man,, the child-like visuals paired with the themes of loss really hit close to home. absolutely beautiful

[@eyorkbrown]

This song makes me feel so good, my crush sent me this and I literally cried after I couldn’t cry for 7 months and it felt so good to let everything out. I love this song so much thank you ❤️

[@grellie4845]

WOAH!! I DIDNT EXPECT A FULL ANIMATION FOR THIS??? ITS SO CUTE!!! BUT ITS ALSO IS MELANCHOLY!? Away from that, this is so beautifully crafted, and makes me feel very greatful that I've found your channel :) Amazing job on the song, as always :D Edit: THE SNAIL SHELL LOOKED LIKE AMONG US FOR LIKE THREE SECONDS SOBBING

[@ellagrace42]

the instrumental and the sound of your voice is so soothing! definitely one of my new favorite songs and lyric videos! keep up the good work auri

[@toastbutterwaffles292]

this is such an amazing MUSIC VIDEO!!! the story is so well thought and the ART is really fantastic! you've really deliberate the whole song into a great story. WE LOVE YOU AURI!!

[@canelitafacha7232]

I've listened to this song for the longest time on spotify and never knew it had and official video, I am truly blessed.

[@skeleton_sketcher]

I’VE ADDED THIS TO MY PLAYLIST ON SPOTIFY AND THIS LYRIC VIDEO IS BEAUTIFUL! GREAT JOB AURI :)!!

[@squidman0055]

Time to listen to this version like 50 times as well.

[@abywebb2163]

This is one of my favorite songs to match with characters while i make animatrions for some of them. And when im feeling stuck and restless.

[@PhilipMurphy8Extra]

That was actually quite heart warming, Beetlebug.

[@roseable122]

a lepidopterist is what I hope to become in the near future I'm extremely happy a song like this exists!

[@sunny-pr6jq]

im dedicating this song to an old friend of mine . stuff happened and we slowly drifted away , naturally . i think we both knew it wasn't going to work at some point but we just ignored it . now i cant even know how she's doing , is she genuinely alright ? do i even have the right to worry abt her , is that what she would've wanted ? when she smiles w her new friends , is it real happiness displayed or is it all just a facade ? does she miss me just as much as i do ? because she was so important to me , nothing ever happened between us but it feels like I'd just lost a lover . I'd die for her even now but i know deep down she wouldn't do the same for me , i dont mind . i loved her so much

[@merkkiwater3725]

i absolutely love your songs and art! they’re so lovely yet bittersweet, it really helps me to encompass and deal with the feelings that have lately been difficult putting into words. your songs, to me, feel like a warm hug, and for that im eternally grateful. thank you for this metaphorical hug, even if you don’t know me, and thank you for this song

[@teamstemocara]

this animation style fits so well with the song, i love it!

[@daniel_el_kaffee4031]

Thank you so much! The fact that I love your chord progressions aside, this song made me feel something and I think the lyrics are great! I love it when the lyrics are getting across what the song is about roughly but also leave room for "interpretation" so that everybody can find their own feelings and storys in this song... really love that you exist and I hope your music keeps reaching new people!!!

[@alittlebeetle4131]

AGHHH! I love this song! this is so relaxing and calming, this gives me tears i dunno why :')

[@yuna_sodapop]

I love this so much! The vibe of everything is so much very tasty! It makes me feel warm and fuzzy.

[@ButterscotchBread]

Beetlebug this was so enchanting, I don't know how to express to you how much i adore this song and the art you made to go with it. There's something so magical about the way you make music, thank you so much for sharing your talent with us

[@kaliiii_a]

as an enthusiast for butterflies and moths i clicked on this so fast

[@flluffly]

This song feels like a soft autumn breeze washing over my heart. Thank you.🧡🧡🧡

[@boom-qi6sm]

this song inspired me to start drawing again and also listen to a bunch of your other stuff! thank you beetlebug, i think you’re really kool

[@haveagoodday1187]

Hi babe I found your comment :D

[@boom-qi6sm]

nerd :)

[@rosee6.6]

this interaction made me happy and idk why, but it did

[@haveagoodday1187]

@@rosee6.6 aww, thanks :)

[@LilLionBee]

*sobbing and crying* this is absolutely lovely Auri OMG 🥺😭💖 your music and art style is just so lovely everytime it heals my soul 🥺💖

[@Ally.464]

I LOVE YOY BEETLEBUG

[@Martis0v3rp0w3r]

I love your songs very much,im bored,I play your songs,I'm happy,I play your songs,I'm sad,I play your songs!,your songs are the best.

[@rebishroom]

I DONT KNOW HOW IM HERE SO LATE BUT AAAAAAA SO GOOD. SO CUTE. So proud of you auri!!! So so so well done. Been really going through it lately, you've once again helped me out of something unintentionally. Wish you the best.

[@idney6775]

GOD I DIDNT REALISE U WERE UPLOADING DUDE THIS IS SO CUTE KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK AURI!!!!!!

[@isabellekitsune886]

You are my number one comfort singer/person, your songs always gives me motivation and ideas to write on my fanfic, thank you so much for making songs and being on KZbin, please carry on singing, you are beautiful

[@moustafaelsawy3428]

AHHHHHHHHHH I LOVE LEPIDOPTERIST! AND AURI’S ART STYLE IS SO PRETTYYYYYYYYYYY! Edit: IT WAS SOOOOOO GOOD

[@mcnugget677]

I graduated school today, and I see this song as my final goodbye. I’m going to miss my friends so much.

[@HavensCorner]

This is so beautiful! The mix of vocals and the added sound affects ties the whole thing together. :D

[@toha7924]

auri i love u sm u really make me feel better with my identity and gender (that. doesnt rly exist lol im agender) and ive been ur fan for like i think almost 3 years now

[@auribeetlebug]

as someone who also identifies with the agender definition this really makes me happy i’m so glad i can make u feel comfortable :) thank u so much for being here for so long ur an absolute angel

[@toha7924]

@@auribeetlebug OH MY GOD THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR REPLYING YOU REALLY MADE MY DAY

[@screenie__]

You said the the the thing It was a jumpscare istg 😰 (On a serious note this song is beautiful! Tysm for making music! It helps me so much!)

[@Termulus]

Whenever I listen to one of your songs I just get this really depressed feeling for some reason. Don't get me wrong the songs you make are all stunning as always and I hope to see more from you, but it's hard to listen to them all the time when it makes me feel all blue :')

[@hoanganh-hf8ip]

this's absolutely the gorgeous song i've ever listened b4, its knda super super cute and suits my music taste.

[@Minimal_defect555]

totaly beautiful, listening to this after a hard day is like a Reward. Really relaxing , and gives amazing vibes. I totaly recomend listening to this when you have stress, when you are scared or after a hard day. ♥

[@Necoarc1102]

Your songs always make me cry, in a good way of course! They finally let me release all of my built up emotions, I do hope you continue making wonderful music

[@strawberrycats6880]

hello auri this is exactly what I needed today, such a beautiful song and I love the visuals you’ve created

[@MrDeviTekumudi]

I love your videos Aurie and I love your voice it is so calming and soothing its just what I need after a hard day

[@milkshakes6432]

omg ur voice is so angelic and the aart is so cute AND ITS SO FGOOD

[@thatverseguy]

Absolutely beautiful, letting things go is so hard... but the memories we make will always be eternal ❤

[@1CatBurger]

This made my day

[@rogueremedy]

You’re so good at drawing, I could never lol- in all seriousness this song is beautiful like all of yours :)

[@shawverno.1130]

It’s so adorable! The “let go” part is perfect good job with all of the art :)

[@NidoPiano]

auri 🥺 this is such a precious video im genuinely soft,, my head has been filled with nothing but the lepidopterist for days and to listen to it with such pretty art makes my heart overflow with feelies 💛

[@seineevee]

LEPIDOPTERIST!!! Oh my lord this looks lovely, the visuals fit the song so perfectly. Auri this is very calming and fills me with a warm comfort feeling.

[@eggshells6173]

Omg, you can sing, play an instrument and you’re an artist?!? That’s so awesome

[@melodia92]

can we *please* talk about how amazing of an artist auri is along with an amazing singer/songwriter

[@LTMotions]

THIS IS SO GOOD, TOTALLY WORTH THE WAIT

[@justpro8188]

I loveeee listening to the lyrics of your songs and finding the hidden symbolisms, like in this case the butterflies named💛💛💛 Swallowtail-grace and free nature of the ineffable human soul Cabbage white- sign of hope, and it is said to bring good luck

[@jonathanwilson5355]

I literally cannot decide which one I like more, the acoustic or official version :,) they’re both bangers. Beetle bug at it again with the beautiful music. And the drawings too! So cute ^-^

[@MythicalKade]

For anyone who doesnt know, a lepidopterist is a scientist that studies butterflies :)

[@id-f86]

moths aswell

[@aokoo9009]

Such a sweet and beautiful song

[@jayne404draws8]

Beautiful, wonderful visuals and lovely singing, almost felt myself tearing up near the end!

[@nalgobayband]

Love the artsy feel of this so much 💕

[@puddle.studios]

Your songs give me an indescribable sense of peace and joy

[@oranplan1630]

idk how to explain it but this reminds me a lot of Tinkerbell songs. Particularly 'To The Fairies They Draw Near', 'Where The Sunbeams Play', and maybe 'Fly to Your Heart'? It's a wonderful sound.

[@Novertesystem]

you know when the acoustic version came out I thought "there's no way this could get any better." IT DID. IT DID GET BETTER. THIS IS AMAZING

[@Elektricknight]

This makes me so happy! Definitely one of my favorites by you!! And the art is 10/10 chefs kiss :D

[@hithere5459]

Every frame can be a wallpaper

[@Diabetic-Disaster]

I LOVE BUTTERFLIES Harry Heart is my favorite lepedopterist

[@nillarose]

This is so beautiful!!!! I can't even describe how much I like this song! All of the art and lyrics are so so pretty!!

[@TheGhostiestHatRack]

I absolutely love this. I actually want to study lepidopterology in college

[@padme_amadalla]

Woooooooo!!!!! It's finally here!!!!! This is amazing, truly. You really know how to write a song, auri. Beautiful.

[@ajdatocjr.7383]

Moths and butterflies!!!! The songs are awesome! Your basically free therapy bc of you voice.

[@doorwaysintomusic]

What a lovely, peaceful song and lovely video!

[@monggay]

OH MY GOSHHHH THIS IS SO GOOD!!!!!

[@BlindStarLily]

All of your songs just give me this... feeling of validation. Like I’ve been seen again and again for everything, good and bad, that I am, that I feel, that I believe. The symbology of all the lyrics you include just adds to the experience. As somebody who’s obsessed with butterflies and symbology alike, I enjoyed this more than I could ever put into words. Adding this to my lullaby playlist

[@HectorT52]

Man this hits neatly in the trauma

[@smile3637]

Omg I love your art style xx

[@whatTFisThis]

i have an oc who fits this song so well and now im inspired

[@KawaiiCornz]

my godd this is so beautiful auri 🥺gave me goosebumps!! your cute little illustration style matches so well with the music. together it creates something so whimsical and freeing- feels like I’m really there in soft grassy fields as fluffy clouds pass by in the breeze ;0;; the hard work definitely paid off,, lovely work! I am so proud of you!! :D

[@thebagelboyjr9351]

This is my lullaby song for sleep! Thank you!

[@shan0563]

OMG this is stunning!! woo

[@doodledoo2979]

This is going straight to my playlist :)

[@maivenpadayao8510]

Hello Auri! Congrats On 100k Subs!!!!!!

[@noelle1030]

this is so beautiful.

[@cinnamelia]

The beautiful song paired with the adorable art style works really well! I love your water color like style!^^

[@dadDDD235]

THIS VIDEO IS SO CUTE L AAGHH AND I LOVE THE SONG❤❤

[@evabracken8030]

YAYYY I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THISS

[@averyweirdhumanbeing]

I don't really comment on videos a lot but I just want to say that I really love this song ever since the acoustic version came out. The music gives me such cozy vibes and for some reason it also reminds me of that one scene from UP. The song is just so pretty especially combined with your voice!

[@cami_c4m]

This so comforting. I love it! :)

[@3m0g4y]

What an angelic voice-

[@yelli12050]

I love it U are the best Beetlebug i'm so proud of u i love u ❤️

[@chuuchuu2468]

This was lovely

[@popincandee]

Omg this is one of the most beautiful things ever but so sad ❤ it reminds me of childhood ❤

[@huyhoangnguyen9838]

Why is this so underrated!!?

[@monoxia]

omg!!! this is!! so stinkin cute!!!! i love all of the flower imagery/pet names and your art style reminds me so much of a vintage children’s book!! and as always the instrumental and harmonies are remarkably gorgeous (especially at 1:40 where the music swells and you hear all the little la la las)!!!! once again a lovely song by the lovely auri