【GUMI//Big Al】Hack Writer【VOCALOID Original】

[@dyedviolet7349]

So I googled hack writer looking for this song and found out that it's an actual term referring to someone hired to write for close deadlines and paid by quantity not quality. This makes me think that the writer keeps missing deadlines because they want to refine their work and make it beautiful, but gets so wrapped up in it that they dont finish in time and have to suddenly pull a bunch of all-nighters to get a paycheck. To me at least, the "learned no lesson" line makes a lot more sense when you think of it like this.

[@nightdog4183]

That's interesting.

[@spiderswithguns]

Good to know lol

[@0mccloud065]

Another fan fact! In Russia that person called ” the literary n-"

[@rpcsa8]

@@0mccloud065 The literary n? Why is it called that?

[@0mccloud065]

@@rpcsa8 something historical, I suppose

[@foodwithweirdrice9410]

She protecc She atacc But most importantly.. She hacc

[@jamesnicolas9604]

the latin is from Catallus 16, a notoriously filthy latin poem whose translation wasn't released to the general public until the 20th century because of its content. people often claimed that all writing in ancient times was serious and philosophical in nature, etc, but the release of Catallus 16 proved them wrong. imo it resonates with what i think the main theme of being able to create for fun instead of just to please others or for the purpose of academia. sort of related, snake symbolism has signified creative life force for a long time.

[@Raiju2]

@@clupeoiden Archeologists have for long time gotten rid of evidence of past civilizations filthier aspects. For example in Pompeii archeologists quietly broke off dick shaped protrusions from above the doors because it didnt fit with their vision of romans.

[@Raiju2]

Also one of those discoveries that arent mentioned in books about Romans is the walls which were used as message boards. 4chan had a laugh when they realized that shitposting is older than Bible and that the humanity has never really changed. Edit: www.pompeiana.org/Resources/Ancient/Graffiti%20from%20Pompeii.htm

[@robineaken4524]

Yeah I’ve taken Latin and was wondering if the lyrics meant what I thought I heard, thanks for sharing the info

[@happybadger3351]

bruh, he threatened to rape someone wtf

[@happybadger3351]

bruh moment

[@spiritwarhol707]

ferry's art is my reason to live

[@CallMeSnowshoe]

Oh, it's Catullus 16! Truly a heart-warming piece of Latin poetry

[@Mateo-sn7iu]

The chorus is like Macroapocalypse but 300 times more intense. I love it.

[@ghostlymei1721]

"No idea what all of this means, but surely I, oh surely, I will keep on dancing" me when i cant figure out what the lyrics mean but it's still a bop

[@sussyboi007]

me with half of ferrys songs before reading comments, im real stupid

[@alongthehlotseriver]

captions are a thing

[@Autistic_Menace00]

Oh god you lucky bastard lmao

[@alongthehlotseriver]

pls dont open the captions dont

[@thetherrannative]

This song is _so good_ The video is _so aesthetic_ This artist is _seriously underrated_

[@pandemedley9378]

Ferry are you okay This is one of your best works yet but are you okay

[@pandemedley9378]

Okay but a serious question: am I right in thinking that the Latin poem quoted throughout is Catullus 16? Knowing you, there's probably a lot of symbolic significance in that, in terms of the writing motif and the theme of freedom of art to be as coarse or soft as the author wants, but I want to gauge if that's intentional before I start speculating.

[@ferry2943]

Yup, that's catullus! I'm not going to pretend like there's some super deep meaning behind the lyrics, but the general theme is about author's freedom and trying to meet people's expectations and whatnot. Also I thought it would be a fun poem to put in so

[@yusiyusivip1227]

@@ferry2943 It is fun indeed. I learned the poem by listening to this ;)

[@Autistic_Menace00]

@@ferry2943Academic burnout/trauma is a real theme! You did a great job

[@yinyang-p9265]

One of my favorite things about your videos is how different the way you present the story through the art in each of them is. Like in some of your videos, you have a few, simple pictures, while in others, you have a fully animated PV, while in others still you've got this cool, colorful comic book format (like in this video). I don't know if any of this makes any sense, but basically, I love how different each of your PVs are, and yet how similar and uniquely Ferry they always come off as. That's also one of the many things I like about your music - it's so clearly your style, but it's varied enough that it makes every song stand out and be unique. Like, this sounds so similar to Macroapocalypse, and yet there are so many different elements that add a little more of an urgent, demonic tone to it that I can't quite put into words but which perfectly portrays the messages and feelings behind it. And there's just so much heart, soul, and creativity poured into each of these storylines that it's difficult to not be captivated by their beauty. Also, it doesn't hurt that this character is very very cute and I love her with all my heart and just want her to smile and be happy. So please, I beg you, leave my daughter alone :(

[@ferry2943]

Oh wow, seriously thank you so much, Im very flattered! It's hard to say thanks in a non-generic way, but honestly reading things like that means a lot (since I do worry about all my songs sounding the same)

[@ZxiferKatsura]

Oh no, I remember hearing about Catullus 16 from a Latin course a while back. I'm sure there's nicer classics to find then that.

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

hehe funee gay poem

[@sovietgwill1494]

Kinda gae ngl

[@ironface1094]

Far to late for me too correct this but the poet was Catullus, the poem was Carmen 16.

[@emanuelstornello8009]

​@@woooooooooooooooooooooooowhat's fun is that it was meant to be an insult to the author's critics, meant to show dominance and take away the critic's virility

[@reaperthejellyfish9742]

Weird theory time! Okie so this what I believe to be the story of this song, the girl shown is a song/story writer who is having trouble finding inspiration, so in desperation she makes a deal with a demonic entity that will constantly give her ideas. However, in order for the demon to give her ideas she is forced to share her body with the entity. However, after a while, all of the ideas start piling up and she has no idea what to do with all of them, so she stores them deep in her mind and is unable to contain them. This leads to the girl giving up control over her body in order to stop the demon from giving her ideas constantly. This is just my weird theory so I wouldn't be surprised if you disagree, I think the song itself is open to interpretation so this is just what I got from it.

[@mychannelisdeadandsoareyou172]

Wow, you and I practically have the same theories! If two people have similar theories, then we probably aren't that off from the true meaning!

[@cheshirerewop3820]

As a hack writer who wants to do my own work as an author myself, this song makes me feel seen. So thank you from all the hack writers ❤

[@MATAJADAN]

I'm learning Latin and every time someone asks me what I can say in Latin, my first instinct, without fail, is to recite the Latin from this song It's just so catchy I can't get it out of my head that and I really don't know enough Latin to say anything else of significance

[@erinlada6617]

Nothing like some Catallus 16 to set the mood for conversation!

[@Jacob-yg7lz]

Uhhh, you don't wanna tell them the translation...

[@woooooooooooooooooooooooo]

I hope you don't encounter someone who knows the translation

[@strangemiscellaneousfruit9222]

uhh… please don’t do that, it’s an extremely dirty latin poem

[@MATAJADAN]

@@strangemiscellaneousfruit9222 Oh believe me, I know, I just forgot to specify in the original comment that I know the translation but it gets stuck in my head and I find myself wanting to say it anyway in hopes the other person won't understand

[@luzdoalem]

OUR QUEEN BIG AL IS BACK

[@enderking6904]

Why is the six armed girl low-key cute

[@melodineadams7994]

ender king YOU MEAN HIGH KEY!?!?? SHE CUTE AS HELL

[@screaming_in_key]

she looks like 2B from NieR: Automata

[@killmeister2271]

i, too, want to fuck a spider

[@catlyn1327]

@@killmeister2271 But the spider is preaching with poison on its lips.

[@killmeister2271]

@@catlyn1327 i want to get out of here. i will promise her a kiss

[@mj962]

god this song is so fucking good ive literally listened to it like hundreds of times and i always come back to it i love the latin and the rhythmicness and the bass and the mix of gumi and al and the art and story and everything about this song and video is perfection

[@SteveHotline]

this song is really cool!! the vibe i get from it is that the hack writer is really into classics and wants to write poetry/has a big project they do instead of their actual job, which is writing fast for deadlines. somehow she manages to summon the ancient Egyptian snake goddess Wadjet (i think it’s Wadjet because of the references to classical civilisation, which includes ancient egypt). she makes a deal with the deity so that it helps her with writing well to deadlines, but it takes a toll on her (hence ‘I keep on prancing inside the chorus line/Only alive enough to make the deadline’) this is all probably really inaccurate but it was fun to theorise :)

[@mailam8846]

i think the toll might be... sight? i could be wrong, but that might be the blindfold

[@milkiie_turtle6288]

One Again On Ferry News: Classic loving child encounters a demonic boi and sings strings of latin

[@vanelly5652]

*strings of very dirty Latin

[@destinyacedo8322]

Wow this is so cool! It makes me think of a writer falling apart under the pressure of deadlines and kinda losing it to coffee induced sleepless nights But the way the video was done was well coordinated and the drawing style was very comic book like which went really well with the delusion like atmosphere of the song Very well done and it's definitely going into my inspiration mix :)

[@kashidean6874]

a groovy, upbeat tune to compliment dark-ish lyrics, just how i like it - i especially love those bits in the choruses where they rhyme together a bunch of words very quickly it's super satisfyin and like who doesn't have a knack for demon-human interactions i love the art and the pv!! it perfectly encompasses the fast paced music and the hard work put into it is obvious, and it kinda reminds me overall of Samara 1921 which is one of my favorite songs

[@silverish9081]

Oh, it's amazing, the beat is so exiting! I love the coral snakes aesthetics, very juicy. I don't have time now to decode the Latin lyrics, so can't tell much about the theme of the song, however rhythm and visuals just make me feel like I'm reliving an hour before an important exam, where I don't understand why I'm trying to remember stuff and time is racing like crazy. Amazing work!

[@blackout1316]

A Latin translation is provided in the captions "English Canada"

[@silverish9081]

@@blackout1316 Thank you!

[@KotetsuFox]

I really, really like the snakes and all the little details in this, so cool! Like someone else said, it kind of gives you that "oh snap" last-minute exam feeling and makes your heart beat faster which really fits in with the idea of the song! You did awesome as always :D

[@jimmyjenkins1907]

KotetsuFox It’s a reflex from hearing latin

[@HandThing]

CLICKED SO GOD DAMN FAST THE VIDEO WAS STILL PRIVATE also im only 10 seconds in but the club floor is already covered w/ my tears im love edit: just finished listening and. ur 100% my fav vocaloid producer ilysm

[@ferry2943]

I'm sorry I don't know how to answer but I'm really happy, thank you so much!!,

[@sonata.1570]

Another amazing song courtesy of Ferry! This one is pretty intense, and the Latin really adds a lovely element to it! A dramatic piece It does have some very similar rhythmic patterns to macrospoalypse, but that’s easy to overlook since this song has so many other new elements!

[@stryker2488]

Clicked so fast that KZbin told me the video still wasn’t even up yet. Yet another brilliant bop.

[@vasil3ubr33]

I had to watch the video three times to be able to enjoy art, read through russian subs and then english subs (I am so tired I can't focus) and honestly? I love it. Not every music video is enjoyable to watch three times in a row, but with this one I am sure I can go for a forth time. So yeah. GREAT JOB!!!

[@winery5803]

видеоряд с каждым разом всё интереснее!! 🤗🤗 и песня так же прекрасна ах

[@callisto5097]

This song pulls something inside of me , the music is hypnotic and made me emotional. The tuning of the two is great, I was sceptical but they sound very good together. Great work as always, but somehow this is beyond your previous works, it really has something special. Thanks Ferry

[@MaidRabbitGore]

IM ON BREAK AT WORK AND USING WHAT LITTLE TIME I HAVE LEFT ON MY BREAK TO LISTEN TO THIS AAA

[@kp_4781]

i dont even have to listen i already know its a BOP

[@xoderota]

After only really listening to pafl I started getting into other ferry songs and I'm so glad I did, this one is probably my favorite so far, quite relatable too

[@joyphil4399]

You've made their voices sound so nice together!

[@uhhh6612]

this is like a mashup of macroapocalypse and mr fox wow, i'm into it

[@uhhh6612]

also, what is this even about? how'd you get the idea?

[@ferry2943]

Thank you! I'm sorry I don't like to directly explain what most of my songs are about. Though you know, from what I've read, the people have basically figured it out already hahah

[@ferry2943]

The idea was mostly sparked by the catullus 16 poem and the entire first part of the song was written the night before I was supposed to take a test at my uni so uh there's that

[@uhhh6612]

@@ferry2943 oh i see, i didn't know oof, hope you did well! and that poem is just gold

[@oracle8886]

Ugh, the art, the beat, the tuning, the lyrics, and everything between is just too *perfect*

[@TheRemixer124]

you know you have serious writer's block when you encounter a demon while writing an essay

[@cazkills]

literally i listened to the first second of this and started viciously head banging, ilu ferry

[@vlbonnie]

This PV is amazing. I love the contrast between simpler, subtle movements (i.e. the falling pages) and faster, more erratic ones (the books that move rapidly). I also love the color schemes you used-i think they're triadic (if that's the right word lmao) and the simplicity is really chatming. It feels like a living comic book that evolves with the story. While I think the mixing could have been a bit better, I really enjoyed the song overall! -And I ain't really one to talk considering all--the audio i've madd sounds like it was recorded on a potato lmao- Anyways. Love this. New bop to listen to on repeat until I hate it and then get mad at myself for overplaying it.

[@ferry2943]

Thank you so much! Yeah, I kinda messed up the mixing on this one, but I'll try to make it clearer next time:x

[@red4146]

* plague gasp * * screeches * FERRY IS BACK!

[@melaniem322]

SCCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@sabitsukiheck6217]

Oh I'm on time for once. I really like the effects on the voicing. OH SHIT I GOT A HEART THANKS!

[@Lilinysus]

This literally gave me chills listening to it. It's so good ajkfjhg Nice work as always!!

[@insertnamehere970]

*Lyrics!* I keep seeing shadows, my feverish dreams Of Kansas prairies and cyclones Have begun to come in endless streams I'm looking for classics to read But all I find, oh All I find is along the lines of Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo Aureli pathice et cinaede Furi Qui me ex versiculis meis putastis Quod sunt molliculi, parum pudicum Hey, I think it's fine to indulge from time to time Let's add a rhyme -Frankenstein - Sinn Fein - Define- I need to dance, waltz inside the chorus line God knows, I try and fail to make the deadline I sleep underwater, I breed coral snakes My toes have scraped through the bottoms Of the deepest, darkest, coldest lakes I've a problem with staying awake What will it take, what will it take For me to break and crank out Nam castum esse decet pium poetam Ipsum, versiculos nihil necesse est Qui tum denique habent salem ac leporem Si sunt molloculi ac parum pudici Hey, it's not a crime, there's no need to drop a dime How 'bout a rhyme? -Valentine - Malign - Entwine- I keep on prancing inside the chorus line Only alive enough to make the deadline Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo Aureli pathice et cinaede Furi Qui me ex versiculis meis putastis Quod sunt molliculi, parum pudicum Hey, I think it's fine to indulge from time to time Let's add a rhyme -Frankenstein - Sinn Fein - Define- I need to dance, waltz inside the chorus line God knows, I try and fail to make the- Hey, it's not a crime, there's no need to drop a dime How 'bout a rhyme? -Valentine-Malign-Entwine- I keep on prancing inside the chorus line Only alive enough to make the deadline You learn no lesson, no lesson Nothing at all You learn no lesson, no lesson I think I'll just Keep seeing shadows and feverish dreams Of Kansas prairies and cyclones That forever flow in endless streams No idea what all of this means But surely I, oh surely I will keep on dancing, keep on-

[@weldchickn2270]

Definitely gets a spot on my Best Vocaloid Playlist, just like all of your other bops

[@sealion4146]

I have to say this is my favorite song by you yet :000 Everytime you release a new one you improve it's amazing!!

[@trashley5868]

damn my dude you just keep improving. I love your style though it's distinct like it really says that this music is yours it sounds amazing too!

[@alriue]

holy fuck, gumi and big al sound so good together these bops just won't stop boppin'

[@iqj999]

I really like the style you've been developing!

[@Alikuam]

OMG The song and the art is beautiful as always!!!! 💕✨✨ Ferry, you're absolutely amazing✨

[@carnival-vm9nt]

Shhhhhhh, your artworks fits such nice with an action! You’re incredibly talented for the beginner in all of this vocaloid stuff! Putin’s exactly proud of you, keep it well💦

[@zozzleberryfin1735]

You have HACKED my heart with this song, I love it so much!

[@voidnoidoid]

Whenever the music starts in your songs I go "Oh there's the Ferry guitars."

[@altbyssal]

*sees ferry video* Click pages... arms... slenderman

[@gendercunt]

OH MY GOD IVE BEEN BLESSED ON THIS DAY I LOVE IT YOURE SO AWESOME FERRY ALSO I LOVE YOUR ART STYLE

[@ramonabelowthree]

the king has blessed his subjects once again

[@rin_a404]

Боже, это прекрасно *^* Буду слушать без остановок~

[@florille2186]

This PV,,, it's amazing,,, bless you ferry you amazing bean!

[@manyachel]

AAAAAAAAA THIS IS SO AMAZING AAAAAAAAAAA

[@dragonsubway]

Me, sitting down to draw yet more fanart for this song: I just think it's neat :)

[@GoburinSureiya030]

I've been with you since you posted one of your first songs and oh boy I just love your art and lyrics (well honestly just everything)

[@jimmyjenkins1907]

Me not knowing any of the references: ah ye, this bop is symbolic of writing hmstd’d

[@jimmyjenkins1907]

Jokes aside tho, this one actually made me sub, and I never sub to anything so yea.

[@melaniem322]

​@@jimmyjenkins1907 HMSTD'D?!?! hmhmhsdtdtsdhmsdd'd!! Hmsmsssdtsdstdsssdtd!

[@niesamowiterayson4594]

Oh this is a nicce ccombination! Also a great way to help ccheer me up today after a not great start

[@starapture]

amazing song!! i love the pv as well!!!

[@dokutoriinu]

This has to be my favorite PV so far, and hecc, it snatched my weave I also like the use of Latin in this, it certainly makes it a lot different from any other English Vocaloid originals.

[@zlomenina]

ironic enough that this song is awesome background music for churning out academic slop minutes before the deadline. youve done it again ferry

[@ellen9788]

aaaaaaaa you've uploaded again! I love your work and this song is so good, it's definitely one of my favourites of yours! The art and harmonies make it so intense, and I didn't expect the Latin poem to mean what it did (from the translation in the subtitles) so I'm trying to piece together what it all means. I think the whole song could be about literary freedom?? and how the stress/pressures to hit deadlines, and constrain yourself in what you write, can lead to an individual hating their work and becoming tempted to indulge and become unconventional/reckless instead. Though this is literally a theory that I came up within 5 minutes because I could relate to that feeling a lot

[@mersu7802]

I'm not sure if anyone else has mentioned it, but you use big al really well in songs, its really nice to see! (And hear)

[@Han-lv2vc]

This was my first Ferry song and I just keep coming back to it.

[@brunoreis9466]

i think this is the first time i can hear the vocals in one of ur songs. My dream came true ;u; luv ur music btw

[@creativityshark3704]

Might be a t a d late to the party but here is my two cents. So this is either super obvious or I found something (probably the first one) but I think the character’s multiple arms are in reference to how she multi-tasks and over works to meet her writing deadlines. Edit: Also dyedviolets’ idea that they try to put effort into their work but can’t because of short deadlines, and that’s what the “you learn no lesson” lines are about, I feel is reinforced by the fact that they wear a blindfold, thus being blind to said realization

[@lizzyred3677]

The first couple senconds in and i already love it

[@vivshivs]

All your songs are bops! Seriously! Like...how???

[@despondentmist5523]

Hey uh is there a number I can call to get this demon to ghost write for me? They seem p chill and uh it’d be great if I didn’t have to constantly read through my poems and short stories. Like, I have the salt and if a blood sacrifice is needed I can get that, but y’know if they have a website or an email I can contact that’d be preferable.

[@AnimatronicPony]

Your best one yet!

[@jukemaid]

the lyrics in latin threw me for a loop and i'm still spinning i can't get enough of it

[@eviearter8602]

I absolutely love your music, it fits my taste exactly, and the art is awesome

[@AppleEatPear]

I’m jamming out to this rn, a total bop, 11/10

[@dinnerbrains]

hi yes, this song? literally the only song I'll ever listen to anymore. Thanks

[@h0lodm0966]

ooh, sickkkk!! the education system!!!!

[@LilyBug-iw3cp]

This is awesome!! I would’ve listened to it earlier, but I was on the phone! It was worth the wait through!!!!!

[@eels]

my toenails just fell off thank you ferry

[@NotRuder]

Oh no, Im in love with this.

[@pilgrimonthelongroad2875]

Really encapsulates the feeling of being a god of productivity, utterly convinced of your ability, only to miss the deadline and be completely out of energy and hope. Plus funney latin gay poem.

[@oliverbluebug]

I don’t know what to say so like I love

[@yesnahchansey]

dear god I want to hear someone cover this song with a guitar and drums, it would sound so amazing.

[@takaokatoshiya]

Ferryさん、初めまして。戦うような迫力満点の歌ですね!!!!!!

[@forironyssake9408]

*F I R E* I was with my boyfriend when i got the notification for this and i screamed but didn’t listen to it wheeze- -ALSO, GODLIKE ART AS ALWAYS SKSKSKSKSK-

[@gendercunt]

This is so good its disgusting I love it and I love you aaaaaa

[@samuelmelchiors4326]

you never disappoint 💕

[@500_]

Holy frick, I can't stop listening to this song-

[@CrispyNoLonger]

O my a bop as allways

[@7AM_Tzar]

Why is this so good?

[@satansmascara9756]

hOT DAMN THIS IS A BOPtm. I love the instrumental on this one and the art and tuning are On Point as always, iTS SO CATCHY UGGCSXXSSCVGV

[@kiro8720]

Чем больше пересматриваю, тем больше нравится. Спасибо, Ferry :'3

[@CorruptedMatt]

who would have thought that Gumi and Big Al would go along so well

[@GriffinHuntress]

Gah, stupid app won't let me like it!(or possibly I've liked it many times now) Awesome!! Always excited to see the notification~ :D

[@betaboks350]

Fjgjgjgjfngnh the breakneck pace is so fun to listen to and the added Latin makes it sound so mystical !! Good job cries this is fucking great NOT TO MENTION THE PV IS AMAZING

[@silver_coin2944]

I may have a thing for people with multiple arms

[@rosevoid337]

Ok this is a bop and the video is so amazing. I love it so much. That "no lesson no lesson" part and the repeat of the opening lines was just 👌👌👌👌 Also dumb question but what does Sinn Fein mean in the context of this song? Cause it's the name of an Irish political party and I assume that's not what you were referencing lol

[@ferry2943]

Thank you so much! Sinn Fein is meant to sound random/out of place, since the singer is just adding random rhymes for rhymes' sake in that part of the song!

[@SimplyTrulyNothing]

Your art and music is always amazing!!!! ✨💫⭐️🌟 ✨💖💜👑💚❤️✨

[@papersilverstar4471]

Finding this in the final crunch to get my first novel finished and submitted to the publisher has been a trip and a half, let me tell ya.

[@papersilverstar4471]

Hey so the book got published, second one is coming out later this year and I'm back to editing hell soon for the third one. wheee. 👍