I'm retiring after 5 more videos...

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TL;DR I'm finishing up PSP and moving on to other things. What should my last 5 videos be?
►►Video editor: Beth E. - / beththerese

[@GT_Mr.C]

bro forgot his password

[@cosmicdisaster02]

He's obviously saving the five videos for the next TØP album which will wrap up the story. he may even get that interview.

[@0bsessed_Mess]

ohhh

[@CliffordTheVulture]

@@0bsessed_Messyo i just saw you on a community post by stolen potential

[@0bsessed_Mess]

@@CliffordTheVulture lol I think I’ve seen you too

[@CliffordTheVulture]

@@0bsessed_Mess lol

[@thomaskoplow]

Hell yes he come back

[@sanketsinha2152]

Somebody stole my professor and now I just sit in silence.

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

Oh, man. That's really sad.

[@athanasiospapadopoulos6582]

This is honestly pretty sad to me. I've been watching you for the past four years and the way that you explain song lyrics and strive for sincerity, honesty, and vulnerability in music inspired me to seek that out in the music that I listen to. You have arguably shaped my entire taste in music because of your videos and for that I want to give a genuine thank you. All I can say now is that I hope that you enjoy your retirement and that your last five videos should just be five more parts of Nerdy Dancing.

[@CousinJustice15652]

Speaking as the person who made those Nerdy Dancing videos, the thought of trying to edit five more frightens me. 😂 But yeah, I'm gonna miss Cliff's KZbin presence...I've been a fan since about 2016.

[@flickering_wick]

Interview Tyler and ask him which song meanings you were dead wrong about 😄 Or ask him what songs/lines that have a deeper meaning that he feels have been overlooked. I'm especially interested to hear him explain "I'm still not sure if fear's a rival or close relative to truth." Please don't quit. Even if you only make videos when TØP release new music, that would be fine.

[@gun_slinger1755]

If he could just interview artists im sure he would lol, youtube sucks for your average creator (i say average as in the majority, not a knock on quality these videos are great) hopefully one day the algorithm blesses us and convinces the pop professor to come back.

[@tjwatson2249]

Yo, I love your profile pic. Orthodox cross in the style of the Trench logo!

[@flickering_wick]

@@tjwatson2249 Thanks!

[@elijahkimball4734]

I remember watching these videos when I was 13, and it is one of the reasons why I decode music now, thank you for all the memories.

[@JLAnderson_Music]

Retirement is going back and reliving the nostalgia of watching the old videos. Thank you so so so much Cliff. Thank you so much for everything you've done for so many people including myself. You've helped me write lyrics and think differently about how I write. I do ask a favor: upload occasionally. Many people, such as myself, would like to know how you are. Just a small life update every couple of months. Maybe once a quarter, twice a year, ir whatever you want. Bottom line, we are gonna miss you so much dude. Hope you have an amazing retirement. You're gonna be (and are already) an amazing dad.

[@IcyFierce]

Hey 👋

[@BeyondARTV]

Sooooo, about those 5 videos 👀

[@kingofcliche]

Even though it's sad that you're leaving, I'm happy that you are moving on to new things! You'll always be an A-tier youtuber to me!

[@KrazyKobold]

I wont really be "sad" until the NEXT time TOP drops an album and I'll realize -- you won't be there in the hours, days, and weeks to come to break it down etc. Assuming you don't get a real interview type thing -- or even if you do as an earlier one -- I'd love a video where you try to predict what YOU think the conclusion of the various storylines of TOPs albums and characters will be in future album(s).

[@gabriel.stone21]

how im feeling rn

[@KrazyKobold]

Same

[@KrazyKobold]

And he returned!

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

What should my last five videos be? Let's dream big.

[@jamboi0099]

Laika - Boston Manor

[@ianothertime]

MGK

[@kingofcliche]

You could do the worst lyrics of all time/decade video. And an interview w/ Tyler Joseph would be awesome.

[@horriblekids]

Iddy Biddy by The Used pleaseeee i can't find anything on it

[@carterjamba3273]

Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass. That would be like the final boss of lyric analysis

[@thatgeniusajq]

I'm glad you are moving onto bigger and better things! It would be sad not watching a cool song explained videos but I think this is the right move. It would be great to get one "final lesson" explaining how you dissect songs and analyze songs

[@dangerdude19]

Where are the 5 videos?

[@cartervision274]

You interviewing Tyler and especially giving him a chance to talk abt the more Christian lyrics he doesn't get to talk about a lot would be incredible. I really hope that interview happens ! Also I wish you the best pop song professor have a happy retirement.

[@isc8900]

i will wonder with every new song i listen "what would Pop Song Professor's opinions on this song be?", especially with twenty one pilots. hope you have an awesome career, cheers.

[@DevinCallahan]

As someone who has been watching you for many many years, I''m sad to see you retire. It was fun working with you for the Scaled and Icy video last year. Hope retirement is nice and I hope you get that interview with Tyler!

[@claudeyaz]

I know your channel never really took off but I always was able to find good explanations for songs here so know that your legacy is appreciated even if you don't do this stuff anymore or if you're around or who knows

[@reversemichael]

i’m gonna miss you so much….i remember when i was 16 years old when i started watching you and you’re the reason why i love analyzing songs…..

[@ComeToTheMasquerade]

I hope you’re doing okay, Cliff. God bless you and your family. I really appreciate you and everything you did. You’re awesome

[@topchannel21]

Yes! Twenty One Pilots are the most relevant band these days for mankind and change the mindset of people like no other. My opinion.

[@MikhailYT]

We’ll miss you, you brought a lot of originality to the videos.

[@jazfl0wer]

Thank you for all you did! Twenty One Pilots brought me hear a long with a soft but fairly lonesome heart wanting to learn and cling onto something. Your intelligence never failed to intrigue me, I hope nothing but the best for you :)

[@ajadam9084]

I remember when I first looked up the meaning to twenty one pilots songs, and you popped up and I was one of the biggest TØP fans for a long time and I have watched you ever since. Thanks Cliff

[@alexgeorge9533]

Lol we’re probably never getting another video 😂

[@NicoleMiller77]

Aw, we will miss you so much. You're part of the reason I started making my own KZbin videos analyzing lyrics. I stared watching for your Taylor Swift videos, but found myself watching every other thing you posted because it seemed like "lyrics" was your niche. The struggle of a niche is something all of us KZbinrs know all too well though and the algorithm on KZbin can be a beast. I'd love to see your kind of content on TikTok if you ever feel inspired to continue to analyze lyrics. it is MUCH less time consuming to produce and that algorithm seems to just be much more forgiving with diverse pages. I've had TikToks of all different subjects blow up on the same page. But it's just an idea! I personally would love to see your take on the ten minute version of 'All Too Well,' but I look forward to the last few videos regardless. The Tyler Joseph video would be iconic.

[@dictatorkenji]

Man I remember three years ago in my trench era for twenty one pilots I was all over your youtube videos wanting to understand this story they were making, and then just a year later with your half alive videos because I also became fond of them. I hope whatever your doing now has made you very happy, and I hope you enjoy Half Alives new album that dropped December 2nd!

[@CloneBrickz08]

Even though I am sad that u are retiring I’m also happy that u are going on to move on to bigger things. For a long time I never thought I could make it into the industry as a songwriter but ever since I watched your twenty one pilots videos and songwriting I now have confidence to hopefully write deeper and meaningful songs in the future. Thank u Cliff

[@looou6615]

I’m happy for having been in this community and having watched your videos since I was 14. It really helped me to see music in a different way, and learn how to decode tøp of course ;) It’s sad not to have any new videos from you anymore but I’m happy you know what you want in life, how you feel about it and I’m sure your kid will have a great childhood :) - a fan from Paris (which is why there might be lots of mistakes, sorry😂)

[@UNKN0WNSHAD0W]

This is going to be like the How I Met Your Mother slap bet. 5 new videos but not knowing when they land but knowing your getting closer and closer to the end

[@Nixius]

Well...still waiting...

[@aidandauenhauer1432]

Your story about getting into more “secular” is super relatable I’m praying that whatever you do next goes well and just know that you’ve made a positive impact in my life 🙂

[@heyimcyprss]

Cliff, seriously, thank you for all you've given to the KZbin world. Thank you for your appreciation of lyrics and for your support of indie artists like myself

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

Oh, that makes me sososososososo happy. Such a good song. You deserve it! it was awesome to get to help someone like you on the rise. :)

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

If you hit 2 million, can I please have a free concert ticket when you're playing out stadiums?

[@TheBravedave87]

I missed this way back - glad you doing well. Really appreciated your content. All the best to you and the fam. :)

[@garrettfrey2085]

Thank you for everything Cliff, we appreciate you!

[@jesuskurdish1171]

Pretty sad to think this channel didn't work out, such a cool idea and the creator is great. Feels like it should be massive. Hope you made some ad money for you crazy amount of work or atleast enjoyed creating it. I like your videos on twenty one pilots. Have a good one brother

[@natalieimtooPRO]

aw :(. i've been watching you since around 2018-2019, and honestly i really love your videos. i thank you for explaining songs, it's opened my eyes to new ways to look at the lyrics and meanings behind it. here and there you should post on your community forum to tell us how you're doing :). i wish you well though, when you retire this channel

[@skatedog8233]

Thank you so much for your videos and helping me fall in love with music and deep meaningful lyrics! I never understood why people liked music, until I found twenty one pilots and people like you who cared so deeply about the meaning behind it all. You will be missed greatly especially when new music from twenty one pilots comes out, but I know you are doing bigger and better things. I'm really excited for you and also sad to see you go. I know you'll do great on whatever you set your mind to! Thank you so much again for all you do! Let us know if we can help in anyway getting that interview with Tyler. Praying for you and your family on this next chapter.

[@alexfranklin8705]

thanks for doing these throughout the years man. i grew up listening to relient k & family force 5 as well. always loved your tøp & half alive videos. both bands have such rich lyrics and believe what i believe so to hear a full lyric breakdown was always super cool. good luck & thank you again.

[@shanepaul2851]

Thank you for everything. I found you at a hard part in my life and in a major way, your videos helped guide me out of that negative space in my life and grow exponentially. Good luck with everything, I look forward to watching these last 5 videos!

[@mariahcarlson4502]

Thank you for your honesty about your KZbin journey. There are so many kids out there that are not aware of how hard this job can be. I enjoy your honesty and being real! This information will truly set these kids up for success. Thank you for all your dedication over the years. I’m gonna miss your lyric interpretations. I really hope you get the opportunity to speak with Tyler and Josh about the music. Even if it’s a personal interview, between the two of you, fingers crossed you get this experience! Good Luck in your next venture, you will be missed! ♾💜🍀

[@MrQuarter1207]

Thanks for the video. Still lots of songs id like to see. But im happy to know the explanation instead of just shutting down. More happy for you than sad

[@feelingsarevoid]

Sad to hear this 😢 But very grateful for your content and authenticity. You have helped me a lot with lyrics and song meanings. Enjoy your retirement ❤

[@a5tria]

it will be really sad to see you go, i remember finding your channel during my obsessive twenty one pilots stage many years ago :) i’ve since watched all your videos many times over and i’m sure will continue to do so even once you’ve left. i wish you all the luck in future endeavours and thank you for all the videos you created

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

That's awesome! If you go for an English major, enjoy it! It will be challenging and fun.

[@a5tria]

@@ThePopSongProfessor thank you very much :>> (that’s if they even met me in 😂😅)

[@naffiekinz]

I LOVED coming to your channel and watching the Taylor Swift videos. Sometimes I’m not great with deciphering lyrics and you would open my eyes to the meaning behind the lyrics and the meaning of a song that I never would’ve thought of. She’s my favorite artist so I LOVEEEEED seeing that side of a song that I liked but you made me love it. You did amazing work and I’m gonna love going back and watching old videos. Good luck with everything in your life and I wish you the absolute best! ♥️

[@erinarias1090]

I just found this channel!! So sad about the timing but I wanted to say thank you for really looking into NF’s lyrics and the meaning, I’m getting a tattoo of his mansion album cover and you’re videos really helped me decide!

[@DAANBRO]

Cliff, congrats on your 20 million views, all that you've learned from the work of content creating (that could be a cool video...your personal journey of creating media, pros and cons, successes and mistakes, strategies, advice for creators), growing family, new opportunities. Hope you can stay grounded to enjoy those things in their right place, and they don't define you. I think you said it well, something like music helps us process life, soul and spiritual things. Music has a unique way of expressing our emotions instead of having to disconnect from them, numb or escape from them. Instead we can engage them honestly and creatively. Thanks for thinking thru them with us!

[@joshuasumpter5336]

Sad to see you go, but happy you are moving on to bigger and better things. Some of my best memories in college were seeing you randomly around campus and having the moment of wait... is that the pop song professor? and then getting to meet up with you at the trench concert. Best of luck with everything moving forward! PS it would be amazing to see an interview with I the Victor

[@-mint-musicofficial182]

I forgot to watch this video when it came out, but I love your videos, gonna be sad to see you leave, glad that I got to see your stuff while you were making it however :) And glad you got to review a bit of one of my songs.

[@MrQuarter1207]

Love how these videos never came

[@wearelostmedia]

You will be missed ❤️ thanks for sharing your passion with the world, your enthusiasm about Lyrics that convey profound meaning is an inspiration to me. God Bless You and enjoy the next phase of your life to the fullest. Let's make that Tyler Joseph interview happen!

[@binzu3215]

Thank so much for your videos, I do love your song explanation to twenty one pilots songs and it was really fun to get the meanings and theories coming out of their songs. Again, thank you and have a great career ahead, you may not know me but I was a friends of yours in FB and I do remember you commenting to one of my post about "We Don't Believe What's On TV". :D

[@hourglasshours5407]

It was really great to be along for this channel, thank you for all your videos

[@aspen8243]

Been watching you for years, sad to see you go but happy that you've got great things going on! Hope to see you someday in the Netherlands;)

[@bethania591]

I used to watch your videos all the time in 2018 - 2019 and you made me fall in love even more than I thought I could with music, especially twenty one pilots. You inspired me to write poems and I remember you even gave a small critique on one of them once, through e-mail. Thank you so much for having given me and so many others inspiration, knowledge, entertainment and admiration for music. I hope this new chapter in your journey is a good one.

[@adrianvaldivia7503]

Cliff, I’ve watched you for so long. Listening to Twenty One Pilots years and years ago got me into your videos, and I loved the breakdown on their songs. You’ve got me into new type of music too, and your little short videos are amazing to watch. Thank you! 🎉

[@BethThereseReacts]

i have been a fan of your videos for awhile & then had the amazing opportunity to edit for you. talk about full circle! thank you. i can’t wait to see what’s next

[@artic9419]

Wow! I can not begin to express my feelings, thoughts, and love for this community you have built. I’m so glad you came to this realization, and I wholly respect your decision. I feel like I have grown with you, and with everything going on in my life, this has motivated me to move on to the next season of my life, so thank you for all your inspiration. Thank you for all your hard work. And I would very likely explode with excitement if you interviewed Tyler Joseph, so I 100% agree that should be your last video. And I would love to see a video on your favorite songs and interpretations. I hope all goes well with you, your family, and your future. Pop Song Professor will never be forgotten neither will you nor your influence and hard work. Thank you again! |-/ And looking back at some of the comments, I would love to see your process of interpreting songs and if you have any advice.

[@insidethelyrics]

You will be greatly missed! It was the only channel that I found that talks about lyrics. The niche is so rare that I decided to create my own channel, as I couldn't find anything else. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@ImCliffordToday]

Just catching up on my subscriptions and I’m very sad to see this video. Just want you to know that watching you was a great encouragement for me to do what I do. I still got a long way to go. But your influence is appreciated. (You’re also the only KZbinr that I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with, lol. That was very appreciated) I also want you to know that, while I did enjoy your tøp content, I especially liked it when you branched off to other music because I do value your insight. Anyways, best of luck to you, other Clifford!

[@johnmurray5231]

Damn, I mean yea I’m bummed but happy for you. Hoping maybe you will reconsider when TOP comes out with their last album to close out this era for them. Not only to hear u break it down but mainly just cuz I enjoy hearing your perspective on their music! Wish nothing but the best for you though

[@lianyu3854]

I found your channel in 2018 when I had first discovered TOP. You're videos introduced me to Half Alive and Matthew Mole, two artists that I absolutely love. I also learned how to disect lyrics and gained a greater appreciation meaningful words in songs. Thanks PSP, I hope the next chapter of your life is fun and fulfilling :)

[@sepherioth5568]

Whatever happened to those 5 videos??

[@lydiamorie9366]

Have appreciated your videos greatly! Twenty One Pilots became even more meaningful after watching all your videos explaining they’re lyrics. I still go back and watch old videos from time to time. Will miss you a lot!

[@uri7644]

I remember watching all of your videos explaining songs on the Blurryface album. Then I found you again when you looked into Trench songs. Thank you for your insights. Good luck with whatever you do! You will be missed

[@mrcoolman6747]

Where are the other 5 videos? 😖😖

[@jrbush1]

You really are awesome at breaking songs down...thanks for all the material.

[@lanisanchez9037]

very emotional vid for me personally 😅 I love your vids and I wish you luck on your new paths!

[@alexishadfield]

Dang, I . . . Wow, I feel like I just rediscovered you again and was excited to watch your videos and now you're done . . . Well, thank you for the entire library of the past however many years I can still watch! It sounds like you are making a wise choice for yourself (thank you for the explanation❤️) I wish you luck on your current endeavors!

[@a5tria]

video ideas- • yes id defo love to see a tier list of your favourite songs over the years or a list of you’re favourite videos you made • you could maybe open a form to allow us as views to send in short videos to tell you how much we appreciate you or anything people would like to say :)

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

Oh, man. I'd be scared to do that second thing, but maybe it would work. :)

[@ssppookkyyy]

You were and still are and will always be a great youtuber, I don't have much to say but it will indeed be sad to see you go. I will always come back when I forget what a Twenty One Pilots song is about. :)

[@maecon3091]

I've been watching your videos on and off since I started listening to twenty one pilots just before the Trench era, and though I'll miss your videos I wish all the best for your future projects! Your "describe in 6 word" videos were some of my favourites and the whole series was so much fun, one final episode would be really cool :)

[@antonhendry7074]

PLEASE make a comeback even if its short. your videos and interpretation of tøp songs were so good, and you are such a good explainer

[@justinpatrick7899]

As a viewer of your channel and someone who has enjoyed your videos, I'm sad this is coming to an end. But I'm happy for you that you have found and grown other outlets that will leave you and others fulfilled. Thank you for the videos. I'm looking forward to viewing the last five. And good luck with everything!

[@mypathunfolding]

Live your best life! You are so appreciated! I hope you get that interview!

[@julieannelovesbooks]

Came here to listen to your explanations on the Clancy album. Kinda sad that this is ‘it’. But also very happy for you that your life has grown in such a beautiful way and that you have a daughter now?!?! Way to go!! Wishing you the best in life and looking forward to sending you off with a bang with this final handful of videos 💪🏻

[@romanyoder9266]

I'm feeling bittersweet Cliff! I'm gonna miss your videos, but I am excited and happy for you and where life is taking you! Best of luck! Change can be scary but also exciting. I am going to miss your twenty one pilots breakdowns. Any chance we could get explainers for future albums? It doesn't even have to be a video, honestly. I'd read a blog or Facebook post with your analysis and thoughts. Again, all the best to you and your family!

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

I think I could make something happen.

[@aunali6806]

im not like a old fan or anything i just came across this video, and i hope ur doing well. I'm just commenting to recommend that now you can post short form content of this kinda stuff and rlly blow up. Goodluck!!

[@abigaild3947]

Cliff, thank you for everything. Collaborating with you on the Twenty One Pilots symbol video with the Nordic Compass was one of the best experiences I ever had. You are an incredible person and I’m so happy to hear you going forward and doing bigger and better things in your life. Your videos truly impacted me and countless others, not to mention that I met Arielle and formed a friendship over your videos. Thank you for everything Pop Song Professor, God bless you❤

[@hyphen-studios]

I’m gonna miss you a lot, but I think your making the right choice. I really hope you can get an interview with Tyler Joseph set up!

[@a5tria]

just checking in to see when abouts you will be posting some of the new videos :) no pressure tho just love this content!

[@an6893]

Thank you Cliff for this channel! Maybe an idea could be (and I guess this may just a part of vid amount of content) giving shoutouts to channels like yours or people you’ve worked with on vids so far?

[@cmoneysan]

truly the end of an era :( it was so good to be able to start my youtube editing career here! thank you clifford for all you've done, and i'm excited to see where you go from here!

[@wyldstealer]

if nothing else, you’ve sent me on my journey into poetry and lyricism. i appreciate you and your work. (there’s one more album in the dema lore. if you still have the will to, it would be an honor to finish it with you.)

[@jackalope_kracken1856]

How to dissect and understand a song would be a great video! Good luck with everything you do!

[@thomaskoplow]

It is quite beautiful to learn about your process that brought you here. My personal journey was I didn't like english classes until I tried to understand what pop songs sung back in the day. Jonas Brothers was far off the meaningful and deep lyrics of Twenty One Pilots. The fact is that I learned to say something without being literal and that what make me listen religiously to TOP and starting to write poems and songs. And of course watching your videos. You teach me more layers. Thank you for that.

[@jesuskurdish1171]

Did you forget to the 5 more videos?

[@ConcertGoerChris]

Wondering the same 😂

[@Nick-gt1gp]

As a fellow English Major, I've always appreciated your channel, and I've seen you as an inspiration for my own passions about the lyrical content of contemporary music. For my undergrad senior project, I wrote a 25 page paper analyzing the lyrics of various artists who I felt struggled with faith in their lyrics, including Twenty One Pilots, Mumford and Sons, and Matt Maeson. Your channel helped me synthesize both my love for music as well as the love of my field. Thank you for making this channel. I wish nothing but the best for you in whatever you do next.

[@MrTheRabber]

I'm glad the algorithm showed me this video. I watched some of your videos to better understand some English songs (being non-native is harder, i guess, to get the meaning sometimes). I wish you did some videos on non-english songs, but let's not ask too much. Your life path (in particular being raised christian and being a PhD candidate) was also a source of thinking for me, for which i thank you. Before nostalgia overwhelms me, I wish you good luck for your life the way we do in Italian: "In bocca al lupo"!

[@knoxabandito2823]

I love your passion for song lyrics and you made me a stronger 21 pilots fan maybe you could look into Tyler's album he made in high school “no phun intended” it is extremely deep! The album is very underground but you can find it. It would also be a dream come true to see you ask Tyler about the album because he hasn’t said much about it. If you do please send him my thanks and appreciation!! You’re the best!!

[@VanetaRogers1]

I have enjoyed your interviews and videos. Sorry to see them stop. I especially liked listening to your guesses on twenty one pilots music - I didn't always agree with them, but you at least thought through what you were saying. For your last 5 videos, you should go back to your top 5 songs that you want to REDO them with the new information and growth that you've experienced since then. I hope God continues to bless your journey, and may you grow closer to him.

[@siberianmoonlight]

I relate to finding a community that also realizes lyrics can change peoples lives. I find it really interesting that you think it has replaced poetry because I think that it so true and I’ve never really thought about it that way. I think your philosophical outlook has shaped lots of ways people think about lyrics. I understand why you want to switch direction. I wonder if some of the disconnection to the channel comes from not having enough songs that make you feel compelled to make videos on. I feel like twenty one pilots is the only mainstream band talking about the nature of fear, motivation and the meaning of life. It’s so difficult to find music that talks about existential things but I think that’s where your interest for lyric analysis maybe stems from partly. Maybe this is why twenty one pilots analysis’s are so popular on this channel? I too crave the conversation for topics like this and I think this channel is perfect for that purpose so I am sad that it’s ending. I look forward to looking for your book that comes out and it is really cool that you’re helping people get access to education easier in the states. It would be cool to see a video on how you dissect lyrics, if there is some process that could resemble some instruction, a last song lyric explanation video and maybe an interview? Thanks for being an awesome youtuber and lyric analyst. I’m looking forward to seeing where you grow from here.

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

I think you're partially right. The rise of TikTok has made deeper, Top 40 songs more scarce. :P

[@blueberrybeachmusic]

always wanted my own music reviewed here... i wish you the best in your future!!!

[@calebfox1584]

I just want to stay that I totally get stepping away from it all, and if you're completely done I get that. But if you do have 5 videos left in you, I think now would be a great time for at least one of them. Thank you for the years of song explanations!

[@elizabethdscala]

good on you. sounds like nothing but green lights going forward. I have found your videos really helpful (I'm a university prof teaching a lit course on the Taylor Swift Songbook). thank you!

[@TheGreenLing]

Subwoolfer writes some light fun songs, you could do an analysis of one of those. Just an idea for a lighter funner style video, I am very new here so not sure if you would be interested. Subwoolfer - Melocoton and Subwoolfer - Give That Wolf A Banana would be the two i would recommend.

[@thedemotivationalspeaker3090]

Love your stuff!!!

[@imperfecteclipse]

I've enjoyed your explanations! Glad that you're in a good place and are leaving when you want to rather than forcing something and burning out more! Hope Tyler can interview with you! If his team gets back to you right when you finish the 5th you know what you must do 😂 sending my best!

[@skipcadorette5077]

My wife and I are Christians, like yourself. An Atheist, on-line friend of my wife was a big TØP fan- but she didn't understand all the Biblical references in the songs. So, knowing Rebekah was a Christian, she asked her to listen to the music and help her understand the Christian references in TØP's repertoire. In the process my wife became a serious fan. This mystified me because she has NEVER really paid any attention to pop music. The Beatles, maybe, a few Christian artists- Michael Card, Randy Stonehill; but in the last twenty years she's not paid any attention to pop music. So I didn't understand this new "obsession" with TØP. I spend more time with music than she does. I was a DJ for a Seattle Christian Music Station and I've done a weekly radio show on our local community radio station- playing anything that had GOOD lyrics- lyrics that mean something important. She would try to get me to listen to TØP but I just couldn't wrap my mind around the music. [ I don't like screamy music and I like lyrics that are clear and straightforward- which Tyler's lyrics are not. There's a much longer story here. But to shorten this: 1. She looked me in the eye and said: "I would like to be able to share this with you." And we decided to plan a 40th anniversary celebration trip to England, the culmination of that two weeks was to attend the TØP concert in London on the 25th. [Skipping a lot of extra drama here.] I was still struggling to wrap my mind around their music and lyrics. This may sound dumb but after we watch the live-stream, I prayed that God would help me learn to love TØP for my wife's sake. And the next day I woke up and all my angst and lack of understanding was gone. And then I began to put every lyric in my head the try to understand the gist of every song- even if some lyrics were still a mystery. I run three times a week and I made TØP's albums my running sound track- since September of 2021. I've sorted through lyric videos and read all sorts of reddit posts about the meanings of their songs. And I found your videos. Your videos were a big help. They were another excellent source of understanding. I didn't always agree with your take. And sometimes you missed a Christian theme here and there. But even when I didn't agree you were helping me to figure it out for myself- and be able to discuss it with my wife in a way that made her GLAD. [I like your take on Heathens, and I think it fits, but Tyler disagrees. And Formidable HAS to be about Jesus - but he's not going to say that, is he?] In any case I spent from last September to last Friday filling my head with their songs and the meanings of the songs [some of that from you] and Saturday, June 25th I attended the London concert and sang my heart out! And it was good. And though I couldn't be sitting with my wife [cause I got a ticket late on resale- which is another story] I got to share that big moment with her. And She and I will be attending their Seattle appearance in September. Anyway, from this 62-year old former DJ and current pastor in a small seaside town in Washington, Thank you.

[@daysleeper7209]

Very understandable reason! Kids take up a lot of your time, energy, and attention. Congratulations! Your old Dema explanation videos and other tøp videos were very helpful for me when I started out learning the lore and what I had missed, and then a lot of fans pass them on to other new fans who need a starting point too. Thanks for making those.

[@ThePopSongProfessor]

You're welcome. :)

[@jack101mb]

*Says he'll do 5 more videos before he quits PSP* *10 months later: ...*