DogBird - Madds Buckley

Madds Buckley’s original song, “DogBird”
Stream here - lnk.to/MBdogbird
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Credits
Written and performed by: Madds Buckley
Production/Recording/Mastering by: Josh Sebek joshsebek.com/
Assistant/Mixing Engineer: Gustavo Lima / glimaglima
Drums: Noah Benson / noahbensonm. .
Bass: Kari Estes / karithebass. .
Electric Guitar: Mike Petillo / mikepetillo
Electric Guitar, Organ: Dov Beck-Levine / dovbecklevine
Acoustic/Electric Guitar: Carrick McCullough / carrickmcc
Video Direction: ‪@megane98‬ and Madds Buckley
Character design: ‪@megane98‬
Art/Animation: ‪@megane98‬
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Lyrics
Sorry that I’m scared of thunder like a dog
I know that you love rain
But I cry when something shakes the walls
Tail between my legs
I scratch while you relax
Ruffling feathers watching storm clouds pass
Hoping I’ll make you hate the thunder too
Digging in my claws will make you hate me too
I can’t stand you in my bed
You’re too gentle
I need you to hurt me back instead
I wish I could take you back to California
Where you’ve never heard of creatures like me
Little Bird won’t you fly away
Little Bird won’t you fly away
And sorry that I roll over to my folks
It’s not that I’m ashamed
But they keep me on the leash to choke
I’m a hunting breed
And bird is all they eat
If they sniff you out, they gnash their teeth
I’m a coward scared of living outside
Even if it means I crush you at my side
I can’t stand you in my bed
You’re too gentle
I need you to hurt me back instead
I wish I could take you back to California
Where you’ve never heard of creatures like me
Little Bird won’t you fly away
Little Bird won’t you fly away
When the bell rings
My mouth waters
I’m a habit
That won’t alter
I’m an instinct
Don’t you fear me?
Hunting songbirds in my sleep
Sorry that I don’t treat you like I should
I only lick my wounds
Teeth bared, and snap
“You’re all that’s good”
If I chase you away
I’m back to chasing tail
Running circles after what was real
And maybe one day I’ll catch it, and I’ll cry
Wishing that little songbird was still mine

[@Bug_doodles]

The way that you know their relationship was just amazing when it started, when it was still just puppy love. But then dog couldn’t emotionally handle how careful and kind their bird was and started getting more aggressive

[@tumblingartist]

Well said! It’s so tragic in that way

[@testerwulf3357]

When you become insecure about a relationship, about how nice it is, it can sometimes cause you to snap ruining it. This same thing kind of ended a friendship I had (almost a romantic relationship, I still miss that bird I let fly away), I've worked on myself and yet I'm still scared my current partner will leave and I'll ruin everything

[@caaaaaaI]

“I can’t stand you in my bed. You’re too gentle, I need you to hurt me back instead” GOD DAMMMM BRO 😭

[@AvesIsSleeping]

THAT LINE BROKE ME 😭

[@Forestxavier20]

"I'm a habit that won't alter, I'm an instinct, don't you fear me?!" is just such a raw line. It's the acknowledgement that something is wrong, the recognition that this isn't healthy, but despite Bird attempting to be there, to comprehend and aid Dog, they can't help but lash out because of everything they have gone through. They cannot understand why someone would love them despite them being the way they are. They have been trained to be this way because of others. They have internalized these toxic patterns and they cannot break out of them, and Bird finally leaves because there is nothing someone can do for someone who doesn't want to accept the help. Dog tries to fix things, but it's too late. They are now constantly chasing the true love like they had with Bird, but it doesn't matter. Bird is gone and they chased Bird off.

[@Aster-v8j]

I always tear up at that part.

[@CMoth]

I know they’re fictional characters, but I sincerely hope Bird and Dog both find happiness and contentment in their futures.

[@tumblingartist]

Ikr I want them to get a happy ending so badly-

[@gabunomigrl]

bird did, they moved on. dog didn't :( (love after you + st valentine's. i wish they did though.)

[@emileighswaggirt2661]

I think it's based off their relationship

[@Zunarus]

Same here, but lets face it, they never will. AND THATS THE WORST PART!

[@S_8_F]

Driver’s seat has made it clear that the dog won’t find find the happiness and contentment we all wish she could have😭

[@blue._.ukulele9121]

I'm sobbing. My biggest fear has always been hurting the people I love on my broken edges and having to apologise for everything I am because I was hurt by people they'll never meet. This song wrapped itself around something deep in my heart and pulled it back out for me to see. The art was beautiful, and the story was devastating.

[@Sunshine67100]

You put my exact feelings into words, thank you 🙏

[@tumblingartist]

Well said- that’s a real poignant way of putting it

[@allyjardine1556]

You said exactly what I am feeling and this song makes me cry every single time

[@mystoryman4533]

Well for a person who does it on the daily it’s not that bad it’s just my fult

[@aspen4092]

2:44 I love the shadows here. The tree branches over Bird are so fitting and Dog’s shadow is so prominent, like the shadow puppets people can make with their hands

[@aspen4092]

Also the IWBILA poster in the background???? Omg there’s so much in this video to rave about

[@ccherry.berryy]

I WAS LITERALLY JUST COMMENTING AVOUT THAT OMG

[@alice20001]

Yes! Like Bird is trying to reach out a branch.

[@kawansiesquad6659]

It’s also the same silhouette from “my love is sick” tooooo

[@elleiguess1124]

0:47 you can see in the gap of light between them slight shadows of the branches 1:51 the gap got a bit wider 1:55 bird is on the light side with the shadows of branches while dog still is in the shadow Without that comment I would have never noticed, thank you

[@rinib.2853]

ngl as someone who just came out of a relationship like this as bird, it hit so hard. Every lyric just was so perfect in the story even dogs unwillingness to change but a want to keep bird. But as someone who was just Bird, i was rooting for them to leave and i felt relief when they left just as i had for me

[@-TSApril-]

How do you think the dog could have changed? What could have been done instead?

[@agent__berry]

as someone who is Dog, sometimes it’s not an unwillingness to change, but moreso not seeing a way out of it and feeling stuck. lots of dogs are terrified that they’ll end up like this, and it’s painful on both sides :’)

[@adaharrisonn]

​@-TSApril- get professional help if possible to work through their avoidant/destructive tendencies and probably set some boundaries in their life to stand up for their choices otherwise don't choose to be someone who you don't have space for in your life due to the circles you run in.

[@Lorelai_Di-Angelo]

Got me in the feels man, it's so goddamn difficult to hold a relationship with BPD... I have someone who loves me and cares about me and I scream and shout every other minute and the worst part is then they comfort ME because I feel bad for shouting at THEM- I feel like a horrible person and the amount of times I've told them to just leave cause it'd be better for them, I can no longer count...

[@cutepaws1233]

I have bpd too.. I've done a lot of things I regret, and sometimes I feel like whatever I touch, the the gentlest glaze, I end up breaking it I truly don't mean to hurt anyone, especially those I care about, but my emotions and fears are sometimes too strong I guess.. I was diagnosed really young because of how intense my symptoms were, because I'm somewhat "better" now aka my former fp and I fell out and I've been shut down for a long time The thing about us bpds, is that although our emotions are intense, and we are afraid of getting hurt, we love the strongest even when it doesn't seem like it, you can have stable relationships, it's possible :)

[@Hibymeow]

yeah... I feel you (and this song too)

[@adaharrisonn]

Can you get access to any mental health services?

[@essenceofwormsin1610]

2:20 " when the bell rings my moth waters I'm a habit that won't alter" is genius in my opinion

[@LocalAceAJ]

I missed that! A reference to Pavlov’s Dogs and classical conditioning (as you might guess, yes, I am a psych major 😂)

[@jabcab4046]

0:50 I didn't think it was possible to so effectively represent what having trust issues is like. This part along with the ending had me tearing up

[@forgetmenot37]

I Get so frustrated when people are like "NOOO THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN TOGETHER" When no. They shouldn't be. Just because Dog has issues and insecurities does NOT mean she is excused for constantly hurting bird and even towards the end while she wanted Bird to stay she was unwilling to change or even understand what was wrong with her behavior in the first place. She understands that she causes pain yet she just expects Bird to live with that pain and when she can't anymore it's like a "Gotcha" moment for dog "I knew you'd leave see?" Without understanding that it was HER behavior that got Bird to leave not Bird leaving her behind. While it's sad the truth is dog never would have healed in this relationship she would have taken Bird for granted and constantly mistreated her. And Bird will have to Carry the pain dog caused her for a very long time. Dog is not unlovable but she needs to learn and heal that by herself or in therapy not at the expense of others.

[@meybicantraohmidarsantraohdeel]

Well said

[@univaisya]

Literally me n that one person in my life but i'll never be able to leave them like how bird left dog even though i know it's gonna take a long time for them to change. they were nice before, they'll change back one day, right?..

[@forgetmenot37]

​ @univaisya no honey. They're not gonna change you gotta leave

[@SilvaVulpes]

the fact when all the different songs are coming together towards the end of the song and the end of that actual part of all the different "thoughts" it hits you with the last lyric being "maybe im the fool for thinking i could still love someone else" like woah and the impact at 2:20 when the fight starts by leading the beat up and dropping all the instruments and vocals for a split second makes it feel like your heart jumps and im loving it

[@redqueen3161]

I’m a crybaby irl but when it comes to media like movies and songs very little makes me cry. Genuinely I can name three things that have. A silent voice on Netflix, the end of Hamilton the musical, and now this dang song. I’m in awe of this masterpiece. Absolutely stunning, I need to watch this as a tv show or something.

[@billcipher1523]

A silent voice is so damn sad, It makes me cry every time

[@washa9927]

Explaining the second verse, chorus, and even the title because it's so SMARTLY written im actually sobbing. The amount of metaphors are making me kick my feet. SECOND VERSE (And sorry that I roll over to my folks) Think about how dogs roll over onto their backs to show their stomachs, this means the dog fully submitting to you because the stomachs the most vulnerable part of their body. The girl in the song ("Dog") is apologising to "Bird" (her girlfriend) that she's so submissive toward her family (In this video it shows her mom so ig her mom?) (It’s not that I’m ashamed. But they keep me on the leash to choke) She's saying that she's more obedient to her family not because she's ashamed of her girlfriends it's beacuse she's being held back and/or restricted to them and can't pull away like a dog on a leash. (I’m a hunting breed. And bird is all they eat) She's saying how her family is homophobic, like generational "runs in her family" homophobia and that they purposely go after queer people. Like how certain traits are embedded into certain breeds dogs. (If they sniff you out, they gnash their teeth) "Dog" is scared that if her family finds out that "Bird" is queer that they'll go after her violently, threatening her verbally and physically, hence the "gnash their teeth." Like a how dogs do to predator. (I’m a coward scared of living outside) She's scared of coming out, "Living outside" the closet yk? (Even if it means I crush you at my side) "Dog" says that she knows that not coming out is hurting her girlfriend, "Bird" ,because of the distance and miscommunication (shown in the video!) , she's not going come out or seek help yet, connecting to the previous lyric above. CHORUS (I can’t stand you in my bed, You’re too gentle) "Dog" is saying that she can't bare the thought of "Bird" is even staying in her bed with her, This is because "Dog" believes that "Bird" is too nice and soft with her and that she doesn't deserve it. (I need you to hurt me back instead) Honestly this is "Dog" just saying that again she doesn't deserve the love "Bird" shows her and since she keeps hurting "Bird" she deserves to be hurt back for hurting someone close to her :( (I wish I could take you back to California. Where you’ve never heard of creatures like me) There's probably something here but i'm not from the US so i have no idea. I do think that the creature that is mention is "Dog", and she's saying how like she wants to take "Bird" away from her "the creature" to save her from the pain she's causing :(( (Little Bird won’t you fly away. Little Bird won’t you fly away) I think this is "Dog" saying that she wants "Bird" to save herself and run away from her. (WHICH IS SO DEPRESSING OH MY GOD.） TITLE Where do i START?? Ok let's start with "Dog". I think that the name "Dog" is a reference to how obedient it seems she is to to her family and how controlling her like house pet. (like in 1:43 , Mom's glare is INSANE). The references in the lyrics "tail between my legs", It’s not that I’m ashamed. But they keep me on the leash to choke, "I’m a hunting breed" kinda solidifies how "Dog" is more restrained in expressing herself. However "Bird's" name is a metaphor for how much freer she is. That she's more open about her relationship and is proud of it, as shown in the video. (Also I think it's important to mention that the songs climax is when "Dog" attacks "Bird" in the video. Like "Dog" couldn't take anymore on how soft "Bird" was and snapped, the whole predatory and prey thing with the dog and bird.) Thanks for reading!!

[@jeanius480]

that's actually crazy wtf

[@rensteele6985]

As someone from the US and in a state that is pretty homophobic I think the line (I wish I could take you back to California. Where you’ve never heard of creatures like me) is referring to how accepting California is known to be in comparison. California in general it is pretty uncommon for people to voice their homophobic thoughts if they were to have them. It is extremely LBGT+ forward and friendly (not to mention a state that protects individuals if they were to be discriminated against because of their sexual orientation/gender identity). I think Dog is refer to wishing that she had never meet Bird in California and took her back to her state which is full of 'creatures' that are outspoken about homophobia. Possible comparing againt to hunting dogs that without a thought of the others humanity would willing tear them apart.

[@nou5173]

Another note “even at I crush you by my side” refers to literally, from rolling over onto the bird. Probably obvious but I didn’t see a mention so wanted to point that out, nice repeated motif :3

[@washa9927]

​@@nou5173 OOHHH thanks for noticing ‼️‼️

[@washa9927]

​@@rensteele6985Ooh damn i knew there was something there 🗣

[@astroChronurgy]

Chasing tails felt so accurate. It really just feels like an endless cycle you fall into. Having hope for love but then slowly driving them away until they leave and then having to start all over again and feeling like you’re never growing or getting better. Because it’s like taking a step forward but then slipping and falling back into the same whole you crawled out of.

[@beautifulpineapple]

As someone who was just like Bird in my first WLW relationship and was left without any closure. This song tears me apart, but also feels extremely healing. My “Dog” unfortunately is in a deep pit of denial and shame and refuses to take accountability for all that she did that hurt me, and all that her parents did that hurt me. But still, I find comfort in this song. It’s been nearly a year since things ended between us, and this song fills up an emptiness I didn’t know I was carrying

[@peristeronic5520]

The painful reminder that to the abused, a healthy relationship feels weird, abnormal, and fake. While an abusive one feels comfortable and like home, even if it’s painful. Poor dog just couldn’t handle someone truly kind due to all the emotional abuse from their family for being gay .-.

[@Lenova-1957]

Rip British listeners who have to wait till 5am Edit: it was amazing, definitely worth the wait

[@plantoverlord2390]

Fr

[@SilvaVulpes]

I am currently listening to this now omf :') - from a British person

[@Mr.Eofficial]

It's worh it for this

[@sakana7293]

Rip nothin I was so hyped for this I had a disc watch party ready at 1am for this. And we did make it to 5 lol

[@Cami-Cat]

Madds this is so so good. I am absolutely destroyed in the best way. 💔

[@spinoodles4043]

same :,)

[@kit1856]

God this burns. It feels incredibly bpd coded, as well as the internalized homophobia. constantly wanting this person close but seeing youself push them further and further away. Your heart shattering as you cant stop. So much and so little, a burning that only you can save yourself from, but you dont even know how

[@Undead-Mortality]

This cut straight to my center, the music paired with the visuals evoked a painfully familiar feeling of longing, regret and mourning. To tear out such emotion is powerful and is a true testament to the amazing art of the music and visuals, Bravo.

[@fontainechambers2402]

I JUST CONNECTED THE “when the bell rings, my mouth waters” LINE OH MY GOD MADDS YOU GENIUS

[@Yami_doodles]

Classical conditioning omg omg you’re so right

[@xxfellowjellyxx3425]

2:40 AINT NO WAY IVE REWATCHED THIS SO MANY TIME BUT JUST REALIZED THE MY LOVE IS SICK POSTER

[@Asyipyip]

everything about this is amazing, but not only is 2:20 just such good sound, the lyrics are so clever. the reference to pavlov's dog, "im a habit that wont alter" which shows a near unwillingness to break out of her own cycle. just fantastic sounding and heart-wrenchingly well written.

[@lemonaiad]

I know these are about your ocs but i can’t help but be reminded by my ex (who just recently broke up with me)and myself. The lyric, “maybe i’m the fool for thinking i can love someone else” really struck a cord with me. As our relationship progressed, it was clear that she wanted to live a life of her own and she saw her future without me in it anymore. Rationally, her breaking up with me was the right choice for the both of us to grow, albeit apart, as ourselves. However, she came to me and confessed about doing something wrong (while we were in our relationship) that really broke my trust and altered my view on how she perceived our relationship. TLDR; she basically ended our relationship on a bad note, so now instead of reconciling and staying as friends, she hasn’t given me a proper apology while i wait in silence. ANYWAY. AMAZING SONG!! I love the metaphors so so so so very much!!! The melody is JUST as good and tearjerking too. The song literally just started and i was ALREADY crying AHAHHAA. All of that plus the amazing animated music video?? BAM. I’M GONE. GOING TO CRYING TOWN. I love this song. Thank you for making this song. I want to know what happens next to these characters :>

[@Nikiix95]

This reminds me of the early days of my current relationship. Knowing that every move I make is the wrong one, and that I keep pushing him away when I don't want to, but I can't help myself... Eleven years later, we both grew as individuals and fixed ourselves, and our relationship, and now we're better than ever. It's such a healthy and loving and supportive relationship, and I'm so in love and couldn't be happier💜🖤

[@-TSApril-]

If you do not mind me asking, how did you manage to make it work out?

[@bumblebeeproductions1673]

@@-TSApril-probably a shit ton of therapy

[@squirrelbusken-cv4wy]

Didn't know.I was coming to youtube today to cry, so um, thanks for that.

[@briarbeee5435]

BROOOOOO this isnt fair this song already hurt, but now thatbive seen this video too??? I CANT NOT CRY

[@orbitalmoonrat]

This was such a ride from start to finish, I'm inconsolable (in the best way). Madds your music truly does inspire and touch on the deepest of emotions, I am so proud of you, the band, and megane for all the work, love, and passion put into this song!!! Clearly it means so much to you and it will become to mean so much to many others to come. Thank you for sharing your work with us!!

[@Jayd3nRay]

Oh my goodness, this hurt 😭 I could understand every bit of it and being in Dog's perspective is exactly what I'm scared of in my relationship Ending up hurting them to the point I want them to leave or hurt me back for their own sake, but once they do leave, you wish you did better rather than chase them away At least that's what I saw here, this is genuinely so beautiful what the hell 😭

[@mikesmithson2974]

i hate how much i relate to this song lol. I remember I had this friend (she's the best btw). She was so nice and kind to me, but i wasn't used to the way she treated me and how fair and innocent she was. so i just resorted to hating her, and then i told her how i felt about her. but we stayed friends and 1 year later, we're still best friends. i'm glad she stayed because this song made me realize that i just wasn't used to people being so kind. Now i have a friend group of 4 people (it's really just 3 of us but i'm counting the 4th one) and i'm doing fine now ig. but i don't think i'll be for long. I'm glad this song exists (also i feel rly bad for dog 😭😭)

[@gundar-x1p]

Same I’ve spent the last year rejecting connections unused to such kindness and afraid I’d damage relationships. Struggling with a few friends now who I’m pretty sure hate/dislike me. Just gotta keep going I guess.

[@jyzzeditzz]

"he was sunshine i was midnight rain" kind of love💔

[@HueSmalls]

sad but true🥲

[@Kuminzical]

This song will always make me cry, I can confidently say ive been the dog, and this song so accurately portrays the feeling - especially the hope to be hurt back, and the self sabotage. It can stem from wanting to feel some sort of control, even if that means ruining it

[@Serena_Is_Bored]

Honestly, I only managed to watch the entire song and music video after hearing your explanation about Dog and Bird's character and how complex it really was. As much as it hurts, I don't think I would wish for them to have an ending together, I think moving on separately, healing in their own way, would've been the best ending here. Bird tried to hold on to something that Dog couldn't even touch, she just eventually realized she could fly away, she didn't need to stay, and it was through this that Dog would have ever realized what happened. Sometimes, it's seeing people go that makes you look at your own hands that tried to reach out to them. I'm scared sometimes that this is how my partner and I would turn out, but hopefully, I'm not the only one fighting for this relationship. Wish me luck for that guys :)

[@EmmaBGames]

Thank you; the songs you have released recently have hit me and crushed me to my core in all the right ways. This one is the first love song I truly relate to; she was all the good things, and it was so emotionally torturous for me; I was sick, I lost patience, I yelled and screamed and blamed her, but it was my fault; I was never violent, but the words I hurled hurt and I wanted her to leave so bad so we could both stop being hurt, as much as we loved each other. I called her an Angel and I wanted her to fly away and not come back, and she did it...and I got better...and I am proud of us for being strong enough to go our separate ways.

[@andrealawrence8874]

I feel like not enough people are talking about - “they keep me on the leash to choke” because that lyric was brilliant and absolutely made me cry. I love this song so much

[@ocean-3]

HELP WHEN IT REWORKED I WANNA BE IN LOVE AGAIN AND MY LOVE IS SICK😭😭😭😭😭😭 THE ANIMATION TOO!!! BEAUTIFUL JOB MADDS AND EVERYONE WHO WORKED ON THIS!!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@bethswales4927]

I think there was a bit of st valentine there too

[@lorraine6428]

There was! I think it’s all the songs from this new album cuz I didn’t recognize some

[@bethswales4927]

@@lorraine6428 yeah that's what I thought too

[@ocean-3]

@@bethswales4927 agh, I’ve just now figured that out! I think it’s because i haven’t listened to St. Valentines in a hot second lol. Thanks for pointing out!

[@bethswales4927]

@@ocean-3 no worries- I haven't listened to it in a while either, it's not my favourite one of her songs, but it was just one of the lyrics that'd really stuck with me so I got it

[@Vixen_lisek]

Yup, still breaks my heart to see them both suffer. Time to watch this over and over

[@Phonerhell]

aaaand this is why i entirely isolate from everyone and when I feel im getting too mentally ill to be safe to the ppl i love i isolate HARDER

[@ChloeWasHere-18]

STOP I LITTERALY CRIED OVER THIS 😭 WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME BRO

[@bluchio]

omg i remember watching this and i didn’t realize that there wasn’t like millions of views oh my god; like this is so underrated it’s unreal like absolutely insane; i hope this reaches more people because this is AMAZING like a fully colored beautiful animation and original gorgeous song? holy crap.

[@luckyblueberry]

I’m performing this for my HSC music 2 - I get shivers every time I listen to it, and am so happy that I can play it for more people to hear and know 💕

[@AprilTaniuk]

this song.. the lyrics the metaphor and how the characters interacted in the animatic.. it feels so real, like im watching my past relationship unfold infront of me. i was the "dog" of our relationship.. im always sorry for our relationship how it turned out. i never got to explain exactly why i acted the way i did and honestly at the time i dont even think i even knew why i was acting like that too. it doesnt justify my mistakes but this song really gives me closure, and hey its good to cry to hha

[@BuabaBun]

hm, this is just how me and my ex were. its weird to see all of it displayed like this, the pain the guilt the certainty that you cant change and never will, the wishing they would leave because you cant handle hurting them over and over but when they finally leave it all feels so empty. its strange to see it all encapsulated in an album, but its a good strange

[@BuabaBun]

hi, update: that was a guy. im a lesbian now im trying my best not to end up like this again

[@oikawatooru5913]

Bro has the ability to absolutely slice into my psyche and slowly take me apart bit by bit. This was SO GOOD?? LIKE IVE BEEN LISTENING TO THE PREVIEWS AND I WAS REALLY EXCITED BUT THIS IS JUST WOW. Everytime you release something, it's just wow.

[@konstantinavasileiadou8184]

This song is so real. Sometimes you are just used to toxic people and bad memories. Then all of a sudden when someone treats you right you don’t know how to react. You are not used to it and react in ways you know you shouldn’t. You want to do better but that is all you have ever learnt. You find yourself treating the person you love in a bad way and just end up self sabotage.

[@LILYNESTLER]

why did that song hit me so hard? i was sobbing at the end, but to be honest i needed a good cry, so thanks

[@strangecosmicsubstance]

"my love is sick" HFASDOFIEWH I *LOVE* WHEN ARTISTS REFRENCE THEIR OTHER SONGS JDSAIOFWOEPIWQU

[@SolarSeaSlug]

This is emotionally devastating in all the right ways--for me it feels a lot like trying to trust and love someone in the aftermath of trauma.

[@moonstreamrivercloud8731]

Why would you make me cry like this??? This is such a beautiful song and the animation and story are both amazing!! I hope you continue to write more songs with this much care put into them :)

[@celestesstars]

This song makes my heart hurt but in a good way

[@bluequartzdragon]

3:28 “Maybe I’m the fool for thinking I could still love someone else” IS THAT AN ALLUSION TO ‘I WANNA BE IN LOVE AGAIN’??

[@mossofthemoon]

Madds songs are so devastating, but in such a good way

[@JustaThinkr]

This song has been stuck in my head NONSTOP! I literally woke up singing it this morning (very poorly I might add). It’s seriously one of my favorite songs! ❤ I shared it with my friend and she laughed, turning to her 7 year old, tickling him and repeating the “I can’t stand you in my bed” part over and over again. Since he keeps crawling into bed with her and her husband every night. 😂 She was kidding , but I don’t blame her, the kid gave her a black eye because he tosses and turns worse than a freakin washing machine. 😂

[@beebo_]

As someone who has been in the shoes of the blonde person I can really relate to this song, I actually love the fact this song is from their perspective as well since a lot of ppl paint us as the bad guys in media and yes we are in the wrong I think ppl shouldn’t overlook the trauma that has impacted us, we never want to be destructive and push our lover away

[@DreamerGirl226]

When I heard I wanna be in love again worked in, I cried and the detail of the album artwork on the walls. Amazing work Madds and everyone who helped make this incredible work of art!

[@jakieboi0216]

This hits me hard We still love each other, and she's so fucking kind. She's the most understanding and perfect person I've ever met, Yet I can't help but try to push her away. It hurts me to do so, but it's so fucking hard for me to know that someone as talented as her is stuck with someone who barely tries anymore. She's the A+ student, and I'm just the one who hates themselves too much to try I want her to leave so she can stop being held back and keep being her amazing self, but I also can't afford to lose her. I'm no one, and she makes me feel like someone

[@sofiavalerio41]

I’ve never been so upset about the ending to a animation song ever in my life😭😭😭 Like the bird shouldn’t have to deal with that at all it’s just seems so real in only a few minutes🥲

[@Someloser3232]

I'm gonna need 3-5 business months emotionally recover from this beautiful song-

[@roseconifer6267]

Holy cow this is amazing I have never felt this way towards any song this hit home big time your music is amazing thank you ❤

[@lodestarting]

madds I actually need compensation for these last three songs. but this??? this has me BAWLING I woke up my cat madds how do u devastate me every time

[@sampvp134]

This is so incredibly underated, i love this so much this is truely a masterpiece. So sad tho im legit so sad but this is perfect. I hope this gets more recognition like it deserves. But it also makes it more special

[@koikun]

the animations.. the tight leash.. the little snippets of "my love is sick" and "I wanna be in love again".. wow. I just.. never found a more relatable artist.. my heart is shattered. 🐶🪶❤️‍🩹

[@emmasalazar8902]

I love how in 3:01 they add the first part of their song “my love is sick” >.

[@delilahelizabeth3034]

Did you notice that at 2:13 you can see a poster of her album on the wall. That is so cool!

[@tokenethnicfriend]

“You’re all that’s good” broke me i cant take this whyyyyyyy

[@ianmorrison7059]

Well, looks like I've found my newest cry song. It's genuinely hard to put into words what this song evokes in me but holy shit it's something real and personal and it makes me cry harder every time I listen.

[@allpowerfulpluuts]

I appreciate a song that shows the ugly part of trauma. So often it's either fully demonized, infantilized, or romanticized. I find myself confessing to people I have DID and severe trauma and it's always 'fine' until we y'know, have a trauma response. Because nobody see that part, you're just their manic-pixie-dream-girl until you have trauma responses. And sometimes those responses will lose you friends, and you'll have to rebuild your life. That's a part of healing. I just really appreciate that they're displayed without some weird bias or insensitive story element. It just feels real. I like how the song explains the how why and what. I appreciate this song alot, thank you. Edit: for context we have BPD, OCD, Autism, and DID. Idk if that adds perspective. Also I appreciate alot how Dog was left in the end. Tbh I think that stuff like this things have to break sometimes to get better for both parties as they move on with their lives. I appreciate the seperation instead of the 'happily ever after they kiss and make up' because that's not how it goes- at least not healthily with this kind of relationship- and leaving that behind is the end of something and the beginning of something else.

[@meiliyinhua7486]

As someone who's been a bird for someone... It cuts deep. I had a relationship for a few years that got cut at the end by them doing something really low to someone I care about out of fear of being threatened by someone else when I was trying to figure out how to resolve the conflict... And, yannow, I gotta have limits, even if I understand what led up to it

[@Ollie_668]

Different time zones, can’t wait to wake up and cry first thing in the morning! Genuinely excited, the song sounds really good

[@Mariah-v9l]

I was not in the mood to cry 😭😭😭

[@noah1880]

This song is so so fucking good and so emotional!! I can't help but pay attention to it fully everytime it comes on the shuffle

[@TheLocalConstellation]

Something about not knowing love without pain, and not knowing how to love without hurting or being hurt. How you grow to expect it, and when things stop following the patterns you understand, you get scared. I like to call this not knowing where the other shoe is.

[@rosewithnothorns1594]

I am in love with this on a level i don't think i will ever be able to achieve again

[@SadPan101]

Oh geeze, it hurts hearing the end mix with love is sick and knowing that both songs are about the same relationship

[@Obsessive_Autumn]

Brilliant song, absolutely brilliant. The lyrics, the story, the premise. It's all so good

[@ellavt1246]

One little detail I love after my 10th rewatch of this is halfway through when Bird is watching the bird on the branches fly away they're drawn 1:1 to later on when they are moving out and leaving Dog. It is an excellent piece of visual foreshadowing that leaves an impression of flying away on you before showing the moment actually happening.

[@gundar-x1p]

Feeling like a Dog now, ngl. This is probably why I have attachment issues.

[@Ammemmaa]

I related to that song on a level I definitely did not expect, your vocals are always absolutely majestic and I fell in love with the art, it's a beautiful music, keep up

[@milessmile6971]

This artist deserves more love 😭💖

[@CallsignCasper]

Sobbing with this on loop, literally sobbing

[@aether_null983]

This song really made me cry. I've always been afraid of hurting others (relationship wise and friend/family wise) so this really hits deep.

[@WOLF_WRLD]

Sad he left..but kinda glad he did aswell you can only do so much even when you try your best to be there for that loved one.some people just dont understand love and happiness and it confuses them backing them into a corner until they blow up...then it's to late...

[@viironugget]

This hurt me on such a deep level I cannot explain the existential crisis I am going to have for the next few hours I knew this would hurt when it came out but I didn’t anticipate it would hurt like this 😔

[@malinschults1704]

am i the fool for thinking i could still love someone els. its the same line from i want to be in love and it just made me cry on the spot from hearing that line

[@Allosaurus05]

Crying, sobbing, even. My parents got divorced because my mom let her bipolar depression win, and didn't want help. The way I depicted this video made me feel like the one with ginger hair was my mother, and my father was more like the dark haired one. No matter what he tried, love letters, flowers, pictures, dates, random dances when he'd get home from work, she pushed him away. Now that it's all over, I think she somewhat regrets it. The other part of her thinks she's free. I pray that she gets better, but I can't help someone who doesn't want it. Thank you for your time and beautiful song

[@sakana7293]

I was already writing a Kavehaitham fic based around my love is sick. Now i wanna write one for DogBird too aagh

[@agent__berry]

I WAS LITERALLT THINKING ABOUT THEM AFTER LISTENING TO THIS SOMG AGAIN AUGHHH 😭 ID LOVE TO READ EITHER FIC I DESIRE KAVETHAM CONTENT

[@sakana7293]

@@agent__berry I'll lyk when i publish one of em dwdw 😂

[@mars6050]

I HAVE NO WORDS THAT WAS AMAZING

[@Tyrandir]

Damn. This is absolutely stunning in both acoustics and animation. And hit me right in the emotions. And now I get to sit this on repeat and have a new song to draw to. ❤ Thank you for a beautiful, deeply moving piece

[@Lorelai_Di-Angelo]

IT TOOK ME A YEAR TO UNDERSTAND "WHEN THE BELL RINGS, MY MOUTH WATERS" WAS ABOUT CONDITIONING AND I'VE BEEN A P S Y C H STUDENT FOR 3 YEARS SEND HELP

[@iggywiggyx]

this is actually funny im just dreaming and theyre actually still happy in reality hahahahaha!!! 🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@OceanBreezq191]

I LOVE THIS SM AHHH

[@thisishalloween123]

This song feels like 'I Bet On Losing Dogs' by Mitski, but from the 'Losing Dog's perspective ❤

[@chrisditori]

The way this song is able to rip emotions out of you, pain

[@anyway2759]

This making me ache so badly its so beautiful familiar with me omg

[@woozzledoesstuff]

OMG this was so cool! Both the song and the animation were really good, I love this!

[@shekinahmendoza5286]

i really love this story i hope you could make more update about them

[@warmtrousers8516]

I’ve literally watched this on repeat and I cry every time

[@souptylord9693]

this was a MASTERPIECE!!! the music the art and animation, i am dying this was so good!

[@soapssie]

this isnt gonnna be out until 12:00 AM for me ;;; its 3:20 PM.. mAN- but seriously, this is gonna be epic and worth the wait, thanks for making this Madds! Your music is epic!!

[@wistfxlwishes]

SOMEBODY WRITE A FIX-IT FIC FOR DOG AND BIRD SO THEY CAN BE HAPPY AGAIN AND I CAN BE HAPPY AGAIN PLEASE THIS IS SO GOOD BUT SO SADDDDD

[@bumblebeeproductions1673]

YOU HEARD THAT WRITERS

[@redtornado6741]

Tbh, this was the best outcome 😢 as sad as it is, I can't think of any other way it could have gone.