explaining Notion by The Rare Occasions to you idiots.

[@WatchOutForSpidersMan]

That’s what I’m saying! People think this song is the “song of nostalgia”. Purely because the line “Oh back when I was younger”

[@iExist543]

THANK YOU BRO i nominate you as the first and only non-retard 👉👑

[@WatchOutForSpidersMan]

@@iExist543 First time I’ve ever been elected of that honor. Thank you sir.

[@UrLocalBacon.]

woohoo!!!

[@UntouchableOne12354]

Fc I like this music but the thing is that remind me when I was a bully and join the new school and I got bullied

[@liamlunders6944]

⁠honestly I just liked the song

[@HikioFN]

Beautifully explained, definitely chuckled a bit. I’ve been nearly obsessed with this song ever since I found it lmao.

[@iExist543]

same here, real shit brother

[@NaifPlayzYT]

​@@iExist543Ayo bro you can't be cussing her yk

[@HikioFN]

@@iExist543glad to see the video got more popular

[@Blu3.Cooki3s]

Same, I found it a few months ago and I thought my brother would like it but apparently it’s already one of his favorite songs

[@CertifiedPjoNerd]

@@Blu3.Cooki3sfunny seeing you here 🤭 *piper hater.*

[@Schoobyy]

That's the most aggressive way I've ever seen someone describe my favorite song and I love it.

[@iExist543]

thanks scooby doo 👍

[@tentothepowerof10]

​@@iExist543 brotha, a ton of ppl has been fooled in A LOT OF SONG NGL, we appreciate your service

[@NineandX09]

Well i, for one, hate it. Edit: i only hated it because i thought it was rude, but it turns out it was just to get the point across 👍

[@petitelittlefella]

@@NineandX09GET OUT

[@Man-I-Love-Frogs]

​@@NineandX09why

[@thinenansflipflop]

I haven’t seen so much anger over a piece of music since I met a swiftie

[@iExist543]

i’m cooked 😭

[@expo_zero.gt1]

HOLY CRAP ME TOO

[@TheSillyAxolotlGoober]

what's even wrong about swifties I don't even get it?

[@thinenansflipflop]

@@TheSillyAxolotlGoober general toxicity

[@GameyGaming]

@@iExist543✅

[@jeffbencomo2675]

most upfront explanation, brutal honesty. i applaud it

[@iExist543]

thanks dawg 👍

[@nevil999]

I love the part where Rare Occasions sings "🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🗣🔥💯🗣💯🔥🙏🏻😭💯🗣🙏🏻🔥💯"

[@iExist543]

real shit ⛹️‍♂️🫶🦅🫃🔥🐘💨

[@Sensei_Uranium-235]

@@iExist543word big bird 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨😟🐴🤤🐬🐬🐬🤑

[@ren_cool_guy]

@@iExist543 THE MPREG EMOJI!!!????!?!!!!???!!??!!!

[@s7z7gy]

@@ren_cool_guySTOP WHYD U POINT THAT OUT 😨😨😨

[@JacksonGamer1]

@@iExist543 the impreg and elephant farting 🪦☠️

[@misaki-nq1rq]

Plz your thumbnail made me crack up it just explain your frustration😭

[@iExist543]

i hate retards on tiktok who use good music as edits for their nostalgia videos 🌜👍

[@iExist543]

and also like every comment on the original yt video saying this song “brings them back” lol

[@misaki-nq1rq]

@@iExist543 true that

[@PandaPiguinOfficial]

@DenizLeroyeedsame

[@goriIIaVRGT]

​@@iExist543meanie I'm gonna kiss you

[@AhsokaTano101]

I think it feels nostalgic because of the beat. I read between the lines that its a man who just sings about living life without the thoughts of what happens after. This explanation video was just peak comedy for me and I clicked because of the "you idiots " part 😂

[@iExist543]

lol thanks dood

[@marshallfoll5848]

It feel nostalgic beacause this song sounds like a generic alt/indie song from middle of 00's and begginig of 10's

[@lordreavanplays43]

Same here 😂

[@graymonkevr132]

the beat kinda reminds me of like mission impossible

[@kittykat1894]

Wow I didn’t care that much for the song before but this really made me appreciate it’s depth as I should have !

[@Koofoo78]

Honestly, I'm religious and I agree with most of the points he made in this song, life shouldn't just be endured, it should be lived, when you're just waiting for death you're actually putting your faith in death rather than Jesus and focusing on this life

[@rhysp9818]

I bawled my eyes out at this video and when I listen to this song for the first time too. I am a follower of Jesus and I just want to show these people😭😭 it makes me so sad. Please pray for them🙏

[@rohe1790]

@@rhysp9818what would you show “them” if you could?

[@slappyjo1046]

@@rohe1790some Christians are so caught up in despair and only await the saving of Christ, but forget to try living the lives they were blessed. We are all so lucky to be here, and treating that like nothing because there is a greater place in the future is not what He wanted for us.

[@alonia09]

Yeah, alot of the stuff mentioned in the song prove the guy didn't know real sh!t about religion so he shouldn't even be talking. You're not just waiting for the afterlife or something in religion. And besides the life there isn't even "lavish" like every average person out there may believe about heaven. Not even close, since there won't be death in heaven we'll all supposedly be vegan. Not to mention, he's acting like you don't quite do anything for this good afterlife; acting like it's only heaven, that there is no hell you have to avoid.

[@ingagramauskiene12]

That's true we all forget about living we all should focus more on it its not the dark ages anymore humanity has more to offer if you see it with your own eyes.

[@HattyHH]

wait people DIDN'T understand this?? "If you could pull the lever to carry on forever, would your life even matter anymore?" WHO WASN'T GETTING THIS???

[@ready.set.sports]

A lot of people don't listen to music so they don't listen to the lyrics

[@duskyartifex21]

also many people just listen to music without paying attention to the meaning of the lyrics because of the beat behind them, i'm guilty of doing this

[@maus3r_]

​@@duskyartifex21 Just like Hey Ya 😂

[@vebol927]

dude this video was in my feed and im telling you this is the most awesome breakdown ive seen of this song. I've used this song to help tell a story about my lil character thing from it's meaning and like im also really frustrated how people arent really digging the whole futureproof album and like the message it tells and shit man. awesome work

[@iExist543]

thanks so much bro 🤜🤛

[@NooneE-pi3po]

I used to think it was a nostalgia song But then I looked at genius lyrics's explanation Then went "Man, I was an idiot"

[@iExist543]

this guy gets it

[@Talalp_20fy]

also i was used it for natologic

[@tealstickk]

I'm stupid :))))

[@tacoo0c4t]

same, im so stupid for not realizing that

[@TheDoerOfEverythingAAAHH-jv3qn]

i'm also pretty stupid but i think i get a LIIIIITTLE bit of slack. it's flipping 2024 and this song has been overused too much i mean it's a great flipping song but i mean when it becomes an overused stupid ass fuck tiktok song then i hate the world. i agree with this but i'd like to point out that a song can have multiple meanings at once, no matter how the artist wrote it to be seen as. then at that point we have to determine what the artist wrote it for. people can have different views and interpretations, but we can't exactly say they're wrong and that ours is right unless it's what the artist wrote it for. till then all meanings are correct. i think this could be the intended purpose. but the lyrics can also be supporting nostalgia in a way. i'm not sure if "a nostalgia song" is how to describe Notion, but "a song referring to life and the world when it was simple and great" which IS Nostalgic so well i kind of just unproved my point but what the Notion would be that is a lie is "Everything will be OK" CALMING BUT THATS NOT TRUE AND THATS NOT HOW THE WORLD WORKS. anyway my point is that well i support and love this video and appreciate the... Enthusiasm XD LOL and the PASSION for this song and the explanation to us idiots. thank you so much and well ye that's all

[@Andrew_9105]

I also thought it was a nostalgia music until I actually LISTENED to the lyrics and thought somethings wrong, thats how I ended up here

[@iExist543]

i’m proud of you son

[@jeffrey9105]

Some people dont listen to the lyrics thats how the tiktok edits were made

[@lhynieartz6235]

For my case, I was too stupid to actually listen to the lyrics but now I think after seeing this it just makes it more of a lovable and comforting song for me and SO MANY other people.

[@aaalol886]

I js thought it was about nostalgia because I had like no idea what the guy was singing and I only heard it in edits but the lyrics make it super obvious

[@HappyGuy-y1c]

Tiktok was made and that's when people stopped caring about what the lyrics meant or what are the lyrics at all.

[@iamdum_nub]

people find this nostalgic because of "back when i was younger" but i find it nostalgic because it was made in 2016. those were the days.

[@THE_DOOM_GUY]

agreed

[@BlackReaperPlayz]

for my slow friends: 1:29 means: if you could live eternal happiness in the afterlife, what would be the point of living?

[@ErlkingHeathcliff69]

I guess to make it so we dont go to hell for suffering or torment.

[@Sillysquid336]

@@ErlkingHeathcliff69shut up

[@Void78935]

​@@Sillysquid336 that was blunt.

[@Hoodie403]

I would say the point is to live a life that we or others can be proud of and to try and make a positive impact on the world around us, even if it's just slightly. I would say the same to anyone who asks "if there's not an afterlife and we're all going to die eventually, than what's the point?"

[@Abstract-Reflector]

Agreed. In religions it is about achieving everything obliged, just rest and have extreme pleasure? How can true joy exists without despair or challenges, too much happiness and light and like too much bliss with no form of darkness is like maybe trapped in a white hole and too much despair is like a black hole. Once ‘eternal bliss’ and everything is there, is there even any point in achievements, success, awareness, character development and purpose? It is just another void that will trap people in pleasure and helps develop egoistic traits. Religion was still essential for development of humans and can be a beautiful path but still that is my opinion.

[@stargazer192]

Buddy boy why you gotta make me feel like shit with your explanation though 😢😢😂

[@iExist543]

really gets the point across, while i bully you

[@Peacout75]

@@iExist543you literally admitted to liking this song so you are literally bullying yourself bruh

[@prinzexisalowqualityytber]

@@Peacout75 he hates how tiktok thought this song was nostalgic, NOT the song itself

[@skazzuie]

​@@Peacout75you are his target audience...

[@Ahyes1]

@@iExist543it just makes you seem like you’re coping, which does not get the point across

[@guy7042]

FINALLY SOMEONE KNOWS WHAT IT ACTUALLY MEANS

[@iExist543]

YEEEEAAAAHHHH BROTHER

[@Froggy_Mister]

Who doesent 💀💀💀

[@guy7042]

@@Froggy_Mister literally anybody on any notion video except for this one

[@5kioon]

me​@@Froggy_Mister

[@alexparraparra4484]

FOR REAL

[@Gameknight2169]

I think it's the beat that makes it nostalgic, not the lyrics. Like how Outkast's Hey Ya is considered upbeat despite being about breaking up - "Y'all don't want to hear me, you just want to dance." The music feels nostalgic and that's what it's used for.

[@ShadowSkull1240]

Unironically, this explanation made the song a ton lot more beautiful and poetic. Not because I didn’t understand it before, but because reading your explanation while listening to the song just triggered something in me. I’m not exactly atheist, but I don’t bow down to a god or anything. I believe in the existence of gods and stuff, just not like that. I think this song invokes nostalgia because of the tune and beat, but also because inheritly, even if we all share a collective brain cell, our brain naturally decipher the words into the deeper meaning. We just don’t consciously know it, so we call it nostalgia. It makes us feel deep emotions that we can’t place or otherwise explain, let alone have experienced. Hell most of the ppl who use this song in edits probably aren’t over 20 (I’m not). We don’t have a lot to be THAT nostalgic for yet. I loved this video. Good job.

[@nohbr8879]

:)

[@kaysi29]

I felt bros rage explaining the meaning of this song

[@bruhimsuchawafflerlol]

real

[@Ahyes1]

Bro was ragebaiting so hard

[@nohbr8879]

@@Ahyes1 theres a difference between trying to get people to hate you and sarcastically being annoyed tho

[@AstroDashing]

@@Ahyes1 Rage baiting 🚫 Funny ✅ Master baiting 😳

[@Wild1sout]

I love how nostalgic this song is, brings me back to the good old days. thanks for the lyric video!! ❤

[@TheCerealKira]

...bruh

[@scummyfish]

he litterally says in the video it's not a nostalgia song

[@Wild1sout]

@@scummyfish I know this man and he would never do such a thing!😡🤬

[@iExist543]

@@scummyfishthis is why i call yall retarded bruh 🤦‍♂️ brother’s sarcasm detectors are cooked

[@AceTwins-vf7ld]

well this song is nostalgic but not because of the lyrics but because of the fact that this is a song from my early childhood and I get reminded of the good times even though there were not many good times (I had a bad childhood, and parents were not the best gave me mental problems

[@CookedRye]

I love the attitude you have while you go about explaining this song

[@iExist543]

it attracts the funniest reactions from the ‘tards

[@Hybrid-vy8lm]

@@iExist543 You have no chill and I love it

[@The_Idea_Guy]

@@iExist543never change bro

[@iExist543]

@@The_Idea_Guy never gonna brother 😂

[@Laxelotl.l]

it still has that nostalgia feel to it even if it isn't about it though

[@RandomNoobbbbb]

Yay I like this I hate how people think it’s about nostalgia I’m Christian but I very much like this line. I agree with it in the context you explained it, 0:53

[@RandoFerson-qx1ts]

And that's why I never played it whenever my parents were around lol. Love the way you explained it in such a beautifully aggressive way

[@squashbucklingboy]

even though im a christian, this song and the whole live your life to the fullest part, is great. i do believe we're here to live our lives greatly and take it all in, while also never forgeting and departing from God.

[@OmniKit]

for once there's actually a sane Christian?? I'm about to cry

[@squashbucklingboy]

@@OmniKit yeah, dude appreciate it. some of us are TOO religious and think we can't do anything else other devotion. like what are here for other than worship dude?

[@OmniKit]

@@squashbucklingboy 🥹

[@Akito1007]

"You have your way, I have my way" -Al-kafirun ayah 6

[@squashbucklingboy]

@@Akito1007 amazing quote

[@chisaki703]

It's such a meaningful song for atheists like me, it makes me emotional thinking of all the peer pressure and family pressure or even media influence when our existence is diminished. But I agree with it so much, afterlife and eternal life is scary to me, I want to treasure every moment of the life I already have because there's just 1 life we've got❤️

[@iExist543]

seeeeeee this guy gets it 👏👏

[@AceTwins-vf7ld]

@@iExist543 the funny thing is in the bible it basically says your here for a reason and if God wanted, he could put you in this afterlife an the even funnier thing is Jesus tells people to live their life and don't dwell on the mishaps or what is to come after you die and btw this song is nostalgic but not because of the lyrics but because of the fact that this is a song from my early childhood and I get reminded of the good times even though there were not many good times (I had a bad childhood, and parents were not the best gave me mental problems)

[@badgamer123thereckoning2]

If we experienced nothingness before being born than experiencing nothingness again after life is okay if its purgatory

[@eff1e_trinket]

real!!

[@ImcoolIthink-jd4gz]

Same fr (exept luckily my parents aren’t religious either) I only have one atheist/agnostic Freind, and because of where I live EVERYONE ELSE IS SUPER RELIGIOUS. It’s lowkey annoying because they always push it on me super heavily, and while I still love my friends, they need to chill with the preachy shit. I fully respect religion, but when you make it your whole personality it gets annoying af (which is ironic because a lot of those people say they dislike when gay people make that their whole personality but they also do the same) holy shit I just yapped and wasted like 3 mins damn

[@nombre4138]

I love how angry you are explaining everything, its actually beautiful Pls do more

[@Smiley-c3s]

Finnally some dude knows that this is an atheist(or something) song, like man, 0:25 is already obvious enough.

[@yaboiEchogaming]

This song is relatable for me. As an ex-Christian (now atheist) when I was a little kid in catholic school I had a lot of people tell me I’d go to hell. When I left the religion I ended up having existential crises and had trouble coping with the atheist concept of death which made me more depressed than I already was. Actually I’m still depressed and am still struggling with coping and I don’t like thinking about death but maybe if I live a happy life I won’t feel scared or sad about it anymore.

[@JustinSantisgp-or5un]

What I’m boutta say is kinda long but trust me, just read it. Brother/sister please go back to Christianity. I understand u are depressed rn but your life will piece right back together if you put your faith in god. Trust me, and if you don’t, it’s fine, not much people are Christian nowadays sadly and I’m not gonna force religion on you. Also, if that catholic school you went to was telling you that you will be sent down to hell, that was NOT a catholic school which fits perfectly into the Bible verse of “Beware of false prophets”. Pls, rejoice with your savior Jesus, and you will overcome depression.

[@quentin8330]

speaking as an ex catholic atheist who never really bought into it throughout their childhood, just do wha you wanna do in life (dont be crazy though)

[@mikailsaga]

Its not like choosing christianity an answer for him, its really to find meaning in life. And religions is just some guide on how to live one thats good, thats why its important to have a religion no matter which god you believe in.@@JustinSantisgp-or5un

[@mikailsaga]

Honestly, if i left my religion i would have more trouble with the concept of death that it just goes black. Thats why i recommend you go around and try what people with religions (no matter which) do, see the benefit and the negative, then try to feel which you feel the most connection with. Im a muslim so i would recommend you do some of the practices (dont join any religion if your unsure to, because its not permitted to randomly quit the religion and join another one just for benefit) you need to really believe in it. Anyways i hope you overcome this trial brother. ❤

[@slappyjo1046]

Here’s the thing; people often choose or reject religion to fix one problem in their life and that is it. The concept of death is frightening, but believing what you want to believe is not going to make you better. Religion is a way of life that honors God and all that is good, but some are so caught up in despair and fear they forget to love each other, and instead hate spread Christianity. Christianity is a loving and accepting life, but so many twist it.

[@redrod55]

I think this song does really give nostalgia vibes too, i get the idea that this song is more about atheism though, thanks for the video

[@CAVECATART]

not atheism, just no afterlife

[@astrouphel]

I genuinely love this song so much, I listened to it a lot while I was going through my journey of deconstruction and discovery. Thank you for setting the record straight with this video

[@dice_png]

As a Christian myself, I dislike how people in my belief openly talk about the end of the world like it's something to be yearned for (yap alert) God made this world with a purpose, and yet they treat this life as a means to a greater ends; not an end in itself. He still trusted us with this world, made us for it, made us with it, and we treat it like it's something that should be disposed. Think about it. If He went through all the trouble of recounting all of human history and creating the universe itself, why would we just go 'meh, doesn't matter'? Sure, heaven is something to still hope for, but we should enjoy our lives here too. God would want it. He'd rather see us soar to greater heights rather than to force ourselves down in 'servitude' to Him. He wouldn't like us arguing amongst each other over simple things, he'd want us to know more about the very universe He created. He'd love for us to have a good life. So what I'm saying is for my fellow Christians who wound up here, is that to be able to enjoy Heaven in its fullest, we should enjoy life here, not treat it as something disposable.

[@mafuyuk0]

I just got recommended this and honestly your explanation pretty much kinda aligned with my own thoughts on the meaning of the song which correlates to the saying “momento mori” (remember you must die) and just as you did, I won’t say more cause really it’s just common sense + thorough listening, good shit man.

[@strange_thing-arra-3692]

0:53 i really just looked the song's meaning up for this line i didn't know people misunderstood at as a nostalgia song and that is kinda funny but the meaning of the line is so beautiful, and its well-put by you too im in awe this is ART. i knew that but thank you for giving me a deeper appreciation for the song

[@YinYang4life]

HOW DID I NOT UNDERSTAND THE LRYICS IN THE FIRST PLACE 😭😭😭 Also thanks for the explanation, although I’m probably not gonna listen to this song anymore given that the meaning behind it contradicts with my beliefs 😅

[@iExist543]

you do you brotha ✝️

[@eyyub3360]

Same bro it was my favorite song but now after I know the meaning of it. It kind makes me sad, I am religious and learning that one of my favourite sons is just telling that everything I belive in is a lie is kinda sad

[@pggd]

@@eyyub3360HAHAHAHH

[@cobblerstonee]

THANK YOU this take is so much better than what I thought this song was about. I CAN FINALLY LIKE THIS SONG

[@Milodoke]

Actually, correcting the perpetual in motion bit, perpetual motion doesn’t exist, adding onto the idea that while it’s cool to have something go on for eternity, it doesn’t actually exist.

[@JackeySneaky]

Someone with knowledge of physics!!! It's good to see these comments

[@ShaneTorres-p4t]

This guy is literally how i type. EVEN THE ENDING. Dude tysm for explaining it to us. 🗣️🔥

[@iExist543]

just doin my civil duties 🦅

[@Sh1n...]

i never really knew this song. only saw the edits of "OH BACK WHEN I WAS YOUNGER" then i came across this video. my brotha explained it so well dawg. thank you

[@CliipperzzFR]

"This song is made for the nostalgia, I can tell just by listening." -Little timmy on gorilla tag, 2024

[@proceedproceed7494]

This song is made for the nostalgia, I can tell just by listening

[@DSDownloadPlay]

lil timmy that was born after the ps4 came out

[@thedrooler]

on god those children on gorilla tag are so annoying like "WaAaAaAaAaaAAaA iM SO PIsSEd 😭AT GorIlaa🦍 TAg I wAS iN a COMPEtetiVE ⚔🤺 LoBby aND I GOt CalLED A CHEaTeR‍💻 BecOUsE I WAs LUCIo RuNNING 🏃‍♂"

[@CliipperzzFR]

@@proceedproceed7494 LOL

[@CliipperzzFR]

@@thedrooler BUT FR THO 😭😭

[@Lakthul]

This is the same shit as people using Take Me To Church in churches lmao.

[@iExist543]

REEEAAAALLLLLL

[@OmniKit]

​@@iExist543maybe explain Take Me next?

[@iExist543]

@@OmniKit sounds viable

[@OmniKit]

@@iExist543 👍

[@AltAccount-p8b]

Hozier is my favorite artist and since I live in a predominantly Christian country, this is what I'd sing cuz not a lot of people notice the lyrics, much less know the music video lmfaoooo

[@corexxsoul7742]

When people hear the line “OH BACK WHEN I WAS YOUNGERRR” they think, “oh this song is how he’s reflecting when he was young and the good times he had, songs have deep meanings and these little lines may not mean it’s about that one thing, but perhaps the entire song talking about something different.

[@ValkValerian]

it is truly a good song and im glad im not the only one slightly fed up with people taking it in a way that it wasn't intended.

[@bloodysheetz]

HOW DO YOU ONLY HAVE 500 SUBS.. (I thank you for explaining this song the RIGHT way.)

[@iExist543]

lol sometimes i ask how i HAVE 500 subs, i had 150 before i posted this video 😂 and i gotchu son i am the explainer of the century

[@friendly_sitie]

2:05 my interpretation (that fits more neatly within the song as a whole) is that the "sunshine" doesn't refer to happiness in life, but rather as life in whole apart from death, and that "this momentary beam of light" refers to this specific, finite life, so that the line as a whole means you won't live forever, but you can live now edit: typo

[@iExist543]

momentary beam of LIGHT not LIFE, interesting interpretation tho

[@whatami605]

@@iExist543 no, the interpretation of finiteness of life is likely the correct one here given the nature of the song. "Sunshine" refers to to living another day, in this sense the metaphor refers to living in itself, There won't always be sunshine meaning you won't always be here to live (since sunshine means a new day), momentary beam of light then appreciates this "beam of light" as long as it is. The other interpretation referring to ups and downs of life does not match well with the context of this song since the song talks explicitly about mortality.

[@sid8885]

I agree with you, to me it was like you won't have this perfect happy days even after death expecting sunshine and rainbows, life isn't gonna be enternal sunshines, it's just going to be another beam of light shining for a brief moment and you should cherish it.

[@erstwil]

1:26 "If you could pull the lever to carry on forever, would your life even matter anymore?" My intepretation of this line is that if you have the prospect, the promise of living forever and happily in an afterlife or be ressurected to a time of perfection, what would be the point of living here anymore if there's a much better place just waiting for you? Also this is exactly why I hate tiktok. They take short segments of songs, and people will only listen to THAT SEGMENT, and won't even listen to the full song to support their "favorite artist," and would prefer to listen to the lyrics videos or sped up audio edits. And no one actually listens to the lyrics; they just follow the trend. And it may sound odd, but humans have an interesting thing where we are attracted to things others are attracted to (a sadly hence as to why best friends are usually the ones to end up stealing your partners). So if you see a video- or a tiktok, i suppose- that has a lot of likes, you will probably like it too. The fact that so many people will claim that this is their "favorite song/artist" when they don't even actually listen to them fully or support the artists- it's genuinely infuriating. Also, please don't just take up after what other people say and make it your own truth. Discover things for yourself. Do your research. edit: My personal favorite The Rare Occasions song is actually Futureproof. I don't think it gets the recognition it deserves.

[@iExist543]

exactly my interpretation, maybe i just didn’t word it well enough. and hey maybe ill do futureproof next if u want 🤷‍♂️

[@AMDEXED]

My interpretation of it is similar expect involves committing you know what

[@erstwil]

@@iExist543 I would genuinely love that

[@erstwil]

@AMDEXED yeah, that's what I was trying to say without saying it directly. End it quicker of there's supposedly something so great beyond this life.

[@AMDEXED]

Like where I hear pull the lever it directs me to the thing

[@EeveeNotHereQuits]

This hits hard, Thank you for explaining it beautifully. My friends didnt know about this.

[@Showzcaxen]

“ Big instrumental segment, huh? Feeling like an atheist yet? “ is the most subtly aggressive yet accurate description ever given for a song

[@GamingChannel888-l8d]

"how many times have you listened to this song and been clueless?" "yes"

[@-Galaxy-2695]

I’ve always interpreted it as someone singing about immortality, but this one fits better

[@jellysquille]

you’re the kindest person I have EVER met (And tiktok hardly gets ANYTHING right, so it’s not surprising so thank you for explaining this song. And I love the rare occasions! So thank u.)

[@mastervorn3220]

this is the most anger i’ve ever seen taken out on a piece of music. besides friday.

[@carbonatedmilk1]

you should start producing ambient dnb and then call it breakcore online

[@okay-animatons]

I love how aggressive this is lmfao, thank you for this

[@AUBREY-ml4ex]

As an idiot, I greatly appreciate this cause I would've never figured it out myself

[@chillsansepic]

Sometimes I feel like people ignore the meaning of lyrics. BUT THIS GUY UNDERSTANDS THE LYRICS!

[@Ahyes1]

Everyone understands, they just use the music for different purposes, it’s like pumped up kicks

[@chillsansepic]

@@Ahyes1 oh I understand now. Sorry.

[@chillsansepic]

@@Ahyes1 Thanks for explaining.

[@azizahfirda4994]

damn such a depressing meaning in an upbeat song

[@iExist543]

lol wdym it’s not depressing

[@priceless0negd]

this meaning is like existentially hopeful wym depressing 😭

[@azizahfirda4994]

@@priceless0negd perhaps I'm being too dramatic say bro

[@Ahyes1]

@@priceless0negdhopeful? Bro it’s talking about death😭

[@ep_ion1112]

you know, it does kinda make sense though, the author emphasizes on the limit of life, and just like childhood, it really goes away fast, a temporary paradise

[@vastzn]

thank you for explaining this song, i personally just used to listen to it when i was 1-2 years younger and thought what the masses thought it meant till this day. i never really gave or thought about deeper meanings in lyrics till recently, and having someone else do the brainfart is pretty nice. thank you again!!

[@gamerboynyc]

Thank you for making this. I usually listen to songs but sometimes I don't know the meaning. This explanation helped me understand. Thanks for this explanation for us simpletons.

[@hi_its_ross]

i've loved the rare occasions for about a year and a half now, and notion is my favorite song of all time. i have to say that this video perfectly conveys how i feel about everyone's stupid tiktok edits lmfao, although i'm grateful they got the song to be as popular as it is because i would have never found my favorite band. and yes, i did find my favorite band from an unfunny racist meme.

[@iExist543]

reallll

[@bambording6636]

@@iExist543 based comment fr

[@WingMyDingalingGaster]

Based.

[@Cxnnectz]

This is a swiftie level threat... also people do this type of things with other songs too, you do realize that right? they listen to the instrumental, not the actual lyrics themselves, which is why you catch people dancing to an upbeat song when the lyrics are in german talking about sex or something just as bad. People like the vibes the instrumentals bring, not the lyrics themselves 😭Put on your big boy pants here bucko... Because these "idiots" are people who are enjoying the song damn it 😭

[@Phonsy_edits]

Real tho

[@aaronryan1259]

I don't have the patience to explain how wrong you are and how youre the passive age one here

[@Cxnnectz]

@@aaronryan1259 if you dont have the patience, don’t claim anyone is wrong and NOT explain why. Defeats the purpose of saying someone is wrong

[@IzzatRadz1f]

Watching this for me feels like discovering what The Mind Electric is about. Hearing the guitar and drums while looking at a black screen (when there's no text) sends a lot of chills down my spine for some reason. Makes me love this video a lot.

[@DummyTofu_k01]

The frustration you had while making this video, I feel you man

[@Wilaby-tanks]

Thank you for explaining this for me. I now relate to this song more than anything

[@ulspeticgaming2]

Perfectly explained this song, no flaws at all except you being very angry to us for no reason whatsoever

[@thenopdoge]

af like why you so flipping mad for no reason

[@legotavi1320]

he has his motives

[@thenopdoge]

@@legotavi1320 which are?

[@DemocracyOfficerL3]

He’s angry at the idiots, not you

[@ulspeticgaming2]

@@DemocracyOfficerL3 why tho

[@susanaaraus5028]

"It could be used like a sad song with good rhythm tbh" -Tiktokllers

[@CatWithAWatermelon]

no offense, but you need to check your writing/typing before you post it.

[@susanaaraus5028]

My bad where is the wrong word here

[@mlamps]

@@susanaaraus5028 usrd and rithm. usrd is supposed to be used and rithm is supposed to be rhythm

[@susanaaraus5028]

My bad thx

[@mlamps]

@@susanaaraus5028 you also have to put tiktokers instead of tiktokllers

[@echoesouth]

I have never heard of this song outside of TikTok, but this video that definitely made me warm up to it. Good job explaining, cut and straight to the point.

[@microwavedmetal]

I think you need to make more of these, this is amazing and I love it.

[@rocketblazee]

Well, I came to this song seeking comfort after being told i was going to "rot in hell for eternity" for telling my family i was atheist and found religion stupid. My family then started to ask me what i believed in , and said "you have to believe something" so this song really helps me knowing im not alone :) edit: its been like 5 months, and looking back on this, all i have to say, is i've actually found myself in another religion! (will not name,

[@iExist543]

if you have to believe in something, believe in yourself ✊🔥

[@rocketblazee]

@@iExist543 exactly ❤

[@log.c]

bro you need Jesus

[@rocketblazee]

@@log.c you need to remember the bible says to not judge :3

[@log.c]

@@rocketblazee it actually does not say judging is bad

[@zacharynguyen7286]

This actually the perfect video. I thank you.

[@wiltedcordypetals]

you’re real as fuck for this btw, im tired of explaining basic fucking shit like this too 😭 nobody on any of these god forsaken apps has any media literacy

[@iExist543]

thank u brooo 😭🙏

[@jessicajones641]

Im new to this channel, but danm, you might have found a cure for depression

[@Polygutz]

Thanks, now i won’t be able to listen to this the same way again, and I’m so glad for that, I often experience this sense of existential dread of my end, but this video seems to be a little comforting in way when the song basically eludes to such themes. Thank you genuinely for explaining this to us idiots.

[@HahaGetEm]

I mean when it said 'when i was younger' i was like hmm then i heard 'torture beneath the earth' as well as 'ive seen the ending and there is no ascending' i pieced it together in my little noggin and realized hey this guy is some atheist that dosent believe in a life after death

[@Resueman_]

In the part where he talks about sunshine, I think it is meant to be taken more literally; the sun won’t always be here, and nor will humans, but right now, there’s a momentary beam of light (the sun) and humans should live every moment that they have.

[@songgbirdd]

thats a really genuinely good take. it can also be taken in another way, death. a common motif for death is seeing a (momentary) "beam of light" before you pass. the line had so many different interpretations, its so interesting to me and i love it so much.

[@qqtpry]

didnt need this explained but still fire 🔥

[@songgbirdd]

Thank you sm i was kind of frustrated by everyone viewing this as a trendy song without seeing the deeper meaning

[@notpopcat5173]

How my literature teacher want me to analyze one single word:

[@That_One_Dude24]

I like how he said the song is atheist then said JESUS CHRIST ITS SO GOOD

[@srlawrence05]

Lol

[@jeffrey9105]

irony

[@Mochaa-]

?

[@carbonatedmilk1]

“jesus christ” is used in conjunction with a lot of phrases to exaggerate their meanings, it’s not always religiously connotated

[@Mochaa-]

@@carbonatedmilk1 ohhh

[@BlueArrowFr]

My man, i feel sad knowing the lyrics of this song, but also happy? I am confused cause it sounds like a song that makes you feel like in summer nostalgia, but reading the lyrics is smg different.. tysm for this information ❤

[@iExist543]

i gotcha brother

[@wheatsinthebox]

YES THANK YOU. as an atheist, i really love (and relate to) this song and it’s annoying to see people make it about nostalgia you do gotta chill tho 😭

[@Thekeyboardperson]

It's just the feeling it gives off, it feels like it's nostalgia if we don't listen to the lyrics because we're used to hear it in nostalgia themed content. Also, the way you explained it was so aggressively funny. Now I can't unhear the atheist meaning.

[@JackeySneaky]

I've never looked into this song's lyrics this thoughtfully, even though I listened to it more than hundreds of times. BUT this explanation made me love this song much more than ever

[@Caspff]

I always was thinking about the second understanding of lyrics "the right one" (heaven bs stuff). But I think that the song still can be interpreted rightly and used as an nostalgia song, but definetly not by the part about being younger, more so by the "pull the lever, to carry on forever". It actually fits many medias, think about all the tvshows that are loved - they ended, in the right time too. When a show/game is going endlessly then its not appreciated as much as other things (I know you can feel nostalgic over old fortnite, or older seasons of a show, but its still in someway here, and doesnt "hurt" as much as the older series never returning (littlebigplanet, tt lego games, club penguin, whatever). As a non-native english speaker im also shocked by the illiteracy of the englishmen. You can literally hear in the "when i was younger part" that it literally is nothing about nostalgia. It could be literally used as a nostalgia song, and with deeper meaning, but some people are just dumb, and when you really think about it the part that is widely used just doesnt fit, and the fact that theres a part that could fit more - and would give an deeper meaning - is out there in this song, makes me feel something unexplainable. Conclusion: in the end, not even english people give a shit about english songs 😂

[@paelovesu]

it dont matter what the song means to u as long as it brings whoevers listening the comfort they need then idrc if they have the meaning wrong or not

[@phamhoangtri8103]

boohoo

[@paelovesu]

@@phamhoangtri8103 wym boohoo? what is there to boohoo about 😭😭

[@ulpurt7612]

0:59 can you explain this part to me? I think you forgot it.

[@Kaleisbord]

Explanation: funky tunes to drive the point

[@LUNCH_MEATz]

What is there to explain it’s just music

[@ulpurt7612]

@@LUNCH_MEATz That's the joke

[@LUNCH_MEATz]

@@ulpurt7612 oh mb lol 👍🏻

[@Dogemin]

He's talking (very secretly through various secret sound waves) about the declaration of independence and how the world got messed up and corrupted by modern day politics and propagandas and how meaningless life is on a scale of 1/10⅖⅔⅖ and understanding of one's weakness. (This is true and to whoever disagrees I'm gonna make a very special visit at your ho-)

[@strawberryfox.]

I didn't even understand what the song was saying, I listened to it tens of times, just enjoying the sound, not thinking anything of it. Then I watched this video and realised that the song perfectly portrays the the things I think about at night but can't put into words. Thanks for sharing

[@ARTHLOLZ]

I listened to it purely for the vibes before but now that I know the meaning I think i’ll listen to it w more affection and appreciation. encapsulates how i view life, death & religion so perfectly 🗣️🗣️

[@616_spirit]

Saying this here hoping other people relate somehow- for awhile ive kinda been struggling with identity. And because of religion it made me think i HAD to belive in some sort of afterlife to find peace. But that made me more stressed, thats when i realized i didnt even belive in it. I kinda saw the idea of heaven and hell as some made up story tale. This song kinda helps me realize its ok to not follow a religion, its ok to think this way. And that i should try to just appreciate life and the good moments as it won't last forever and thats ok.

[@kittilover73]

no cause i went on every single little lyric video of notion and none of them even talked about the 'beliving ancient letters' line, for me its very obvious that its talking about religon, and i dont see why people didnt realize it sooner :

[@JaycobIV]

Although I'm Christian and don't agree with atheists and atheism I still think the song is great.

[@milt513]

Same bro, I just interpret it as other similar things

[@nombre4138]

​@@milt513man, this song literally states that the bible is meaningless and foolish as the believers The only way to interpret the song differently it's changing pretty much everything in this song, simple as that It's literally ignoring the reality of this song, Wich is kinda common on christians,thou they call it faith The holy blindfold

[@milt513]

@@nombre4138 mf I am NOT Christian, just because my name is western doesn't mean I am Christian

[@cora1032]

​@nombre4138 The entire athiest belief system is built on trying to explain why the birth of the universe, or the universe before it, didn't create matter and break the basic laws of physics. We are tiny pockets of flesh that die so easily. and acting like we have any right to degrade other people over ideas our constantly faulting minds can't even fully comprehend nor prove, is what it is, acting. So I simply ask you, instead of insulting people for beliefs you cannot prove true or false based off your own unproven ideas, sit with them, get a drink, and have fun. We all are going to die anyway. Better to hope it's good.

[@cora1032]

And sorry for the paragraph ahh response it's 8am for me lmao

[@beescared]

I never really payed attention to the lyrics, holy shit this explains so much, thank you

[@ThatBlueTailsRecolor]

The fact he put his full anger on this one video. Just beautiful.

[@Aetheri3]

bro couldn't take it anymore and put matters to his own hands🗣🗣🗣

[@iExist543]

ong i tweaked tf out everytime i went in the comment section of the music video bruh 🤦‍♂️

[@Infinexvity]

I like this song cuz in a country where Christianity is shoved down my throat by everywhere I look, even having to say under god in school, and having to learn about Christianity and Christian beliefs every single day, this song is a breath of fresh air

[@carmilius-e2c]

which country is this?

[@OmniKit]

​@@carmilius-e2camerica

[@BeanBYTESOF]

​@@carmilius-e2c United States of America

[@bruhimsuchawafflerlol]

@@BeanBYTESOFLOL

[@STICKFIGJOHN]

A true hero always takes things into their own hands, and you are said hero.

[@iExist543]

just doing my job brudda 🤌

[@ventingmachine101]

omg thank you for this 😭 i get kinda annoyed sometimes seeing the comments of this song being like “this reminds me of when i was young” like why’s no one talking about the actual lyrics of the song?? They’re so good???? not attacking anyone, you can associate the song with nostalgia, im just a big lyrics nerd

[@phantomizedwastaken7720]

I never even thought it was about nostalgia i only thought it meant that we will never know what comes after death.

[@Uraniumz_]

feeling like an atheist yet? is wild 💀💀

[@iExist543]

just making sure 💀

[@srlawrence05]

Are you atheist, couldn’t be me

[@yanisgribissa2057]

​@@iExist543nope.