【Kikuo】 Kimi wa Dekinai ko // 君はできない子 (English Re-Cover) 【Umber】

PLEASE READ FOR TRANSLATION NOTES BEFORE YOU GET MAD
Hello! You may be aware that a little over two years ago, I covered this song! Since that time, that video has become my most popular, which is pretty frustrating for me considering I did it in a day and completely rushed it to get it done for a school project.
I had written the translyrics, recorded, tuned, and mixed it all in a day, so needless to say, it wasn't very good, but people kept using it for their Rick and Morty animatics so I knew I had to redo it and get the old one off my channel lol
If you'd like to see the old one, It's just unlisted, so you can view it here - • 【Kikuo】 You Are A Usel...
You may notice that the wording has changed rather dramatically from the original translation. "You are a useless child" is the generally accepted translation, however it has also been interpreted in many other ways. "Useless," "ineffective," "worthless," as well as "good-for-nothing." Though "useless" is the more widely known translation of this song, "good-for-nothing" fit the meter and syllable count much better.
I changed it from "kid" or "child" to "boy", for a few reasons. "Boy" sound closer to "ko" was the biggest one. In the last chorus, I kept it to "boy," despite the singer in the original song being female. The main reason for this was because the singer's gender doesn't have a significant effect on the theme of the song- emotional abuse of a child from a parent. The fact that the singer is a parent is more important than their gender, as it isn't really relevant. I'm only bringing this up because in my original cover someone told me the singer was supposed to be a girl and it A. Isn't a significant factor and B. Is not something I can change about myself.
I kept it as "boy" in the final chorus for cohesion's sake.
Anyway, I hope this cover will make up for my inactivity lately, and I hope you can all see how much I have improved since the original cover!
Credits:
Song: Kikuo
Vocals/Tuning/Art: Me
Mix: Moe / channel
Video: Jelly / rainingjellyfish

[@UmbraticForest]

One last thing I have to bring up-- PLEASE don't make me have to disable comments on this cover. This is not a personal attack against you, I am not telling you you are good for nothing. You are NOT useless, and nobody, especially family, should tell you that you are.

[@oracle8886]

this song smacked my self esteem and you came and gave me a bandaid you angel

[@anonalpaca2513]

Ouch, I’m really sorry that you had to deal with that on the last video!

[@yauyau5046]

This song made me cry, but you came and wiped them away. Thankyou.

[@poopheadpoop9007]

Hey i actually went through this...just sayin'

[@UmbraticForest]

I would really rather you didn't spread the old cover around, sorry @@AVGforAverage

[@Craigmeowmeow]

The English version really gives me “I’m your mother. You listen to me” and “My house, my rules” vibes

[@Miostarlet_]

My mom used to say one of those words to me and i didnt care💀

[@Rays.Randoms]

Same, it really does give those vibes

[@Pain-io5zs]

Song: **Mom harassing son** Also this song: **Happy background music**

[@puntasticperson5381]

*That's the point* Probably (I'm not sure) people think because she (mother) act nice to other ppl, they think her and the child's relotineship is amazing. And, that's why back music is playful... At least that's my thought

[@bloxybuildzz]

Trying to mask the pain, I s'pose.

[@tacochippy1861]

thats how it feels sometimes

[@clemvtis]

@@puntasticperson5381 what a dark thought-

[@eggocactuses7112]

@@puntasticperson5381 this feels familiar... *Wait a second-*

[@feelthismagic]

"my child is completely fine" your child knows this song word-for-word.

[@Thisredbird]

Lol I memorized the English dub and the original

[@ReiSuzuyaXIII]

Not me silently singing this at 4 in the morning in the dark sitting on my bed crying with the voices in my head

[@lemonadesaudios]

Yep, I know how to sing it fully in Japanese and almost fully in English

[@n3x.x]

Yeah, except the fact that I usually listen to old cover of this so I know words for the old one

[@rejectedangel8962]

haha 😀🔫

[@alterluin6623]

I just love the contrast of the chaotic scribbles of the child vs the parent's pattern of lines. It shows how distorted the child's view of themselves was from the constant degradation from the parent (whose lines all point to the child), and how even though the child's mental state is the main focus, it highlights how the parent was working through their own issues (probably went through something similar as a child, and is now using a coping mechanism, and hurting their own child) showing the cycle of abuse. EDIT: forgot to mention the parent's line all point down to the child, even when the child is grown up, which represents the condescending view of the parent.

[@Craigmeowmeow]

Oh I didn’t notice that- that’s cool

[@mochi2electricboogaloo298]

I think about this comment everytime I listen to this song and I also want to point out how the lines get more messed up and less straight when they get to the parent's head! That's probably nothing but I still think is a neat thing to point out

[@Meles_mls]

It's honestly kind of scary how accurate this song is when portraying an abusive parent.. My mother would swing back and forth between kind and nurturing to horrifying and cruel in an instant, very much like the parent in the song. ..I still have nightmares about her..

[@christiebrubaker6727]

You dont live with her right?

[@heyitzgigi]

It's scary that your mom reminds me of my mom... Sadly I'm still a teenager and can't move away from her.

[@Meles_mls]

@@christiebrubaker6727 Sorry for the late reply, but no. I moved in with my dad over a year ago after we had a huge fight. I don't talk to her much now

[@Meles_mls]

@@heyitzgigi I'm sorry to hear that. I wish you the best, my friend.

[@echmist7897]

@@heyitzgigi same

[@SilverflameYoshi83]

I actually like how you changed the lyrics in this, it has a nicer flow to it then the first version you did. Great job.

[@itzblueflamez]

@REBECCA ROBERSON 💀

[@rxmenqt]

I agree, the first song was good but it felt choppy and didn’t go well with the beats of the music

[@hiiilolol]

@@rxmenqt it flows, but it didnt flow in english

[@ph0enixx.18]

changed in a way that it still has the same overall lyrics of the og song, but it flows : ) 👌✨

[@user-jd6cd1gg2y]

3:03 “I never really noticed but he was scarred” i think that’s what my parents think. They don’t think they’re mentally abusive. They were abused so I don’t think they knew they were hurting me and when they started to call themselves a good for nothing boy i remember when they found out I wanted and almost killed myself that they thought they were a bad parent. And I can’t really lie. They kinda are..

[@gracegrrl007]

That tone of voice you use on the "sorry to say, you're 'slow'" line sends shivers down my spine...that's something I grew up hearing and it's still affected me and the way you really capture the condescending way people tend to say it is so perfect?? Like.....it hits real hard but in a good way??? I know it's not directed at us lol don't worry but it's just like ack....you really hit it right on the nose....very Good

[@Jerebees-Digital-Space]

The truth. God, it hits the note just right, but right in a very vulnerable spot.

[@blandlettuce8138]

I wanna know the time stamp because like-

[@rotparam]

@@blandlettuce8138 2:14

[@jellypixiekid6034]

My sister used to babysit us a lot and she wasn't very nice and shes not as bad now, she just scares me. but when I was crying or freaking out she used to always say "its not the end of the world, shut up." and whenever I hear its not the end of the world it reminds me of that.

[@gracegrrl007]

@@jellypixiekid6034 I'm glad to hear she's at least not as bad now!! I hope you've found people who encourage you and make sure you know you are worth it and worthy of love!!

[@Lilas.Duveteux]

My theory: This is the story of an emotionally unavailable, impatient and haughty mother, who due to both those traits, end up being abusive to her son. She constantly degrades him, yet was not completely heartless and did show rare signs of affection, although even that affection was shown in a degrading and possesive way. This made the boy depend on her due to his lack of self esteem and neglect. His mental damage make him very incompetant for his age, further aggravating his mother. Despite her constant fustration, she still loved her son, just in an increasingly sadistic way. When the boy became a teenager, his denseness turned into dangerous behavior, and unable to bare his situation any more, he commited suicide. The mother discovers this, and cries in remorse and is rendered helpless due to loneliness and guilt. Also, since the original lyrics are gender neutral, it can also be a father who is this way.

[@o-kay-]

BUt tHAt's JUsT A TheOry, A vIdeO tHEory

[@fl4mmm]

sounds like me and my mom, i wish i couldn't relate

[@PlutotheDoggoRat]

At first I thought he ran away But when I thought about suicide Dam that got dark fast

[@aWERFRGT6545BGFG]

well now its a dad not a mum cause he says "Im such a good for nothing x2 boy"

[@leticianacianceno3022]

MissesKitty He’s talking about himself

[@emalf0150]

while a lot of people see this as a mother singing to her son, i always saw it as an elder sibling singing to the younger one. The parents had their own issues and the elder sibling felt as if they had to raise the younger one but bc theyre still not very grown up they dont know how to do it correctly and get easily angry at them. Maybe this is just me self projecting idk. It makes more sense to see it as a mother and a child but theres so much i relate to that i kinda push my own meaning onto it. esp the "do i need to remind you that without me youd be dead" bc of how abusive the parents can be and how the elder sibling protects the younger from them.

[@sleeplessshinso5103]

YO DO NOT CALL ME OUT LIKE THIS- this is also how I interpreted the song

[@yurioscheerios]

That makes so much sense!!!

[@whiteasparagus4331]

Honestly the song can be interpreted in many ways, it could even be about a tsundere lmao

[@majamay78]

*!!!TW:RANTING/VENT, AGGRESSION, TRAUMA, PROVOKING QUESTIONS!!!* I see this too as it reminds me of my older brother, who is only 8-9 years older then me, taking care of 6 year old me at 15 and just getting so angry and making me always scared of backfire, loud and extremely nervous from all the degradation and the provoking questions (e,g; WHAT IS WRONG WITH, WHY MUST YOU BE LIKE THIS?!) growing up really messed me up but its whatever I can't blame him. Then he would cuddle me and tell me he loved me and he was sorry, to this day he still Denys anything and acts all love-y *(in a sibling way)* and cuddly with me Like i said. I cant blame him because He is suffering his own problems by himself and having to take care of Me and my 9 year old sister definitely took a toll on him.

[@emuchiiacapella]

Im having mental breakdown today, and i see this. I also have a (7 year gap) little brother and I'm really reaching the point of wanting to commit the self vanishing act... But because i have my brother to look after, I don't want to do it. I want us to live until we reach our own dreams. I sometimes get mad at him and sometimes get to the point of slapping him sometimes... But i get bad for doing it and realizes a tactic that when I'm mad, I don't look at him, don't talk to him and avoid that i might be doing it again and again. So now I'm just listening to music and try to calm myself while my guardian screaming and screaming in the background. (I might be smiling right now and letting this comment flow through my typing, I'm getting calm.)

[@claudiekitten8968]

First of all: BIG MOOD Second of all: my ears are blessed

[@nej6246]

If that's your mood, then something is wrong with you...

[@craigroberts3436]

@@nej6246 my mood

[@alisande_]

I love these new lyrics! Everything flows so smoothly, and I can definitely hear the improvement in your voice as well. Remastering old work is always super rewarding, and I'm glad you chose to do so for this song.

[@echmist7897]

Exactly!

[@Snowifawn]

its interesting how the child is drawn with scribbles and swirls in an uncoordinated way, and the mother's lines are all in one direction, it really shows the maturity difference in the two.

[@_Kamura_]

Ohhhh thanks! For helping me understand another comment

[@AliCote_ii]

It's also interesting how the mom's lines are all straight Until it comes to the head

[@Snowifawn]

@@AliCote_ii oh hell yeah thats even more raw of sn observation

[@noname-mb2cw]

I know this song is like something to rant or cry to but the fact that he's calling me a boy makes me so happy-

[@kennys_zombie159]

I’m assuming your trans (correct me if I’m wrong!) but I’m sure you pass and are very handsome!

[@FREAKOFNATURE-mb8oo]

Same

[@under_90]

the king dawns his crown

[@djoctobeat5204]

DUDE SAME Genderfluid here (mostly masc-androgynous leaning) and THATS THE VIBE! Also king you almost dropped your crown! Here 👑!

[@MissCircleOffical11]

I assumed I was a trans girl so I call myself he/him she/her sometimes. ‘Cause I have a voice that sounds like it. So I feel like it *aLL* The time😃👍 but, king I think you dropped your crown

[@criloon4826]

The original covers lyrics were way more accurate to the Japanese lyrics BUT I still enjoyed this way more. The singing is better and it’s more catchy. I really like it. You did a great job.

[@UmbraticForest]

The original lyrics were just a slightly modified version of the translation and didn't really sound or work well in english, so i definitely think my writing ability has improved in a lot of aspects lol it still gets the meaning across, just in a much better sounding way imo, or at least that was the goal haha

[@hunterkun2918]

*Casually sings this because I love this even more than the first one*

[@mcbasil4752]

Everyone: Depression to a kid who does not know this song: *CASUALLY APPROACH CHILD*

[@who7442]

Me: *show's this to my friend* Also me: its a such a nice song right? My friend:.............ever considered visiting a therapist

[@mcbasil4752]

That is a good friend

[@mcbasil4752]

kind of...

[@dwfbbwtnk0racold10]

I play this full blast in english nothing hapoend

[@cinnamonrollsenpai4437]

Me too-

[@redTrickster]

I wish I had a friend like that.

[@tobathy1745]

im gonna add my interpretation because why not? a mother who continuously emotionally manipulates and verbally abuses her son, and after yelling at him she consoles him, hugs hum, loves him like a parent should to convince him this is normal, the kid grows up thinking all this is normal because that's all he's been told. even if you're told it's normal situations like this are still unbearable, the one unrealistic thing about this is when he kills himself at the end (i think) the mother calls herself stupid for driving him to the end, and i highly doubt she'd have the maturity to admit she fucked up.. or maybe this is becoming more of a personal analysis? aha ha

[@systematicgem]

Thats exactly what i get from it so :V

[@Rand0m_Anon]

i think the mother also committed suicide because she also fades away like the son at the end? maybe she couldn't bear the guilt and ended her own life

[@Alexis-cq8gx]

I also think she was called those words when she was little too. And called her son the words she was called when she was a child

[@sillyalert14]

this is just like me fr

[@chukokun]

Lyrics: You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy I just can't believe how good-for-nothing you are La la, la la la la la la La la la la la, la la La la la Studying, athletics, public speaking, you fail it all Honestly, you're such a pathetic and dirty boy And yet, in spite of that i couldn't help but fall in love with All the sobbing, struggling just to say your own name Snoty noses, flaky dandruff, shit and piss on the floor Sickening, cry baby and yellow-bellied, listen no more Baby, it's time to come here, save in my arms Tethered, never leave me, stay forever La la, la lullaby to drift off to sleep Now close your eyes and we can sing a duet Let's harmonize, harmonize Harmonize with me, oh, you friendless lonely boy, boy You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy I just can't believe how good-for-nothing you are You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy And need I remind you that without me you'd be dead? You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy Pitifully, pitifully, good-for-not-a-thing You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy Promise you that only I can save and keep you whole La la la la, la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la La la la Monster, phantom transparent human A urinal used as a gravestone, absent days from school Cracked and thin lips parting just to whisper any nasty insults Let's sit and listen to child wracked with sobs Still however, time continues to tick onward, marching, marching You don't have the time nor the brain to be patient, though No going back, sorry to say, you're "slow" Such a cute kid, good kid, you're mine and mine alone La la, la lullaby to drift off to sleep Before you close your eyes, why don't you join me and we'll Dance around, dance around, forever just dance around you Lonely, lonely boy boy, boy boy. You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy I just can't believe how good-for-nothing you are And you're such a lonely, a lonely, lonely boy Since I am the only person in your life But even so, he felt hollow, and he let me go Running from my side without so much as a word And i never really noticed it but he was scarred But even so he still ran and never looked back Boy, boy boy, boy I'm such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy Just what kind of person, drives their child to his end? I'm such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy I have nobody left to save me in the end And i'm such a lonely, a lonely, a lonely boy I'm lonely, I wasn't strong enough to save him And i'm such a lonely, a lonely, a lonely boy If only there was a way i could turn back time Ah Ah, la la la la la la la La la, la la la la la La la la la la la la La la, la la la la la la La, la la, la la la la, la la

[@caitlynn3074]

Kenmaaaa hi

[@ashlynistrash5096]

Tysm for typing this out

[@edentague8141]

Thank you!

[@nolongerhooman2341]

Was looking for this. Thank you

[@cheeseeeeeee--]

i think the end part means like the child died due to the moms abuse since i feel the mom is singing it and she wished she never did abuse the child or something

[@tylixphia]

Not trying to be rude but, this cover sounds better and I like I guess the different visual. You chose a good song to do a cover of.

[@UmbraticForest]

It's not rude! The old one was bad lol

[@ihugstrangers]

@@UmbraticForest I was so happy when I saw you'd made a new cover!

[@Link-el4wu]

@@UmbraticForest I honestly like both covers and your original cover was what introduced me to this song. This is an improvement, but that doesn't mean your old one was bad.

[@Keii_wi]

I like to believe this song is about a boy who has been MENTALLY abused, but physically loved. Called useless, but protected when it comes to physical things.

[@yuwri]

so a song about me? nice

[@OllieAzazel]

@@yuwri what a coincidence, me too!

[@OllieAzazel]

Except my mom may have put sharp plastic in my food last night :')

[@sakii.]

@@OllieAzazel techno u good :(

[@CornerLog]

@@yuwri dude no way, me too

[@LilyBug-iw3cp]

Your original cover of this is how I found your channel, so it’s a pretty nostalgic song. This new cover shows how much you’ve improved! The new lyrics fit a lot better with the song! I’m super glad you recovered it!

[@UmbraticForest]

Oh damn when did this get over 50k lmao thank you!

[@Lemon_1724]

Yes this is very good

[@bronyashomustation.8314]

Almost 300k views!

[@russiancat7740]

Almost 700k :)

[@dottysdokis]

when i couldn’t find the original in the search, i panicked, only to find this awesome surprise!!! while i miss a couple of the old lyrics the flow and singing quality is overall much better!!! underrated as hell: the condescending way you say “slow”. hit me right there👌

[@eddietoxic7688]

I keep rewinding to hear it again, it scratches the back of my brain.

[@nickythehickey]

In the original song (idk about the first cover as I never saw it) the “slow” line used the actual slur, which lowkey added a bit of salt to the wound since the change gives that vibe of someone who only uses “nicer” terms to be patronizing (which I’m sure was intentional)

[@aspie7768]

I relate because I have autism and adhd and grew up hearing these words which made way for depression and anxiety.

[@idonthaveanoriginalname2881]

I think this is actually what the song is about. There are very lot of parents that think saying this will make their child with a disability stronger when this just breaks down a person. I personally don't have anything diagnosed though my mother has literally implied I am mentally ill, but she doesn't want to waste money on me- 👌she had me in her 40s so it's pretty likely. 😀 (I'm homeschooled now after getting bullied so teachers can't point out any symptoms) according to my brothers she made them stop telling her to bring me to the doctors cuz in her words she already knows I'm "retarded" SHHEESH. These are crappy things to say to anyone I you think they are mentally ill or not. Without some of these words people with adhd or autism can live a completely full life without sadness.

[@saturnalia_]

this hits hard my mother took out most of her trauma on me, and it’s torture to know that everything she caused on me is a result from her own trauma, and that she doesn’t fully realize the extent of her actions

[@SaferWafer]

Wait why do i feel this-

[@Joemama-gt2et]

These new lyrics feel more real, if that makes any sense? I don't know how else to describe it. You've earned a subscriber!

[@UmbraticForest]

Thank you!

[@sofias407]

That's actually... Really touching. I mean, the song and the new lyrics. They make you think

[@Jerebees-Digital-Space]

This song hit different in the closet lowkey.

[@chronocorvus7886]

Physical closet that you're looking in or you're lgbtq+ and in the closet?

[@Jerebees-Digital-Space]

@@chronocorvus7886 lgbtq+ closet.

[@chronocorvus7886]

@@Jerebees-Digital-Space ohh

[@poptart_panda9469]

Bit late but, hope it all goes well my friend :)

[@gracegirl1086]

Awesome! I loved the old song, but this one does flow better... I guess I'll just memorize this version too!

[@johnlee48yearsago34]

I love how happy this song sounds if you don’t pay attention to the lyrics

[@Jcrust6]

Two seconds in and I got chills

[@17kzid]

lyrics if anyone wants them ^^ You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy I just can't believe how good for nothing you are La la, la la la la la la ~lalala~ La la, la la, la la~ La La La, studying, athletics, public speaking, you fail it all Honestly, you're such a pathetic dirty boy And yet, in spite of that, i couldn't help but fall in love with All the sobbing, struggling just to say your own name Snotty noses, flakey dandruff, shit and piss on the floor sickening, cry-baby, and yellow-bellied, listen no more Baby, it's time to come here, safe in my arms tethered, never leave me, stay forever La la, la lullaby to drift off to sleep now close your eyes and we can sing a duet Now let's harmonize, harmonize Harmonize with me oh, you friendless, lonely boy boy You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy I just can't believe how good-for-nothing you are You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy Need i remind you that without me you'd be dead You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy Pitufully, pitufully, good-for-not-a-thing You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy Promise you that I can only save and keep you whole La la la la. la la la la~ La la la la, la la la la la La la~ La la la, monster, phantom, transparent human A urinal used as a gravestone, absent days from school Cracked and thin lips parting just to whisper any nasty insults Let's sit and listen to the child wracked with sobs Still, however, time continues to move onward, marching marching You don't have the time nor brain to be patient, though No going back, sorry to say, you're slow Such a cute kid, good kid, you are mine and mine alone La la, la lullaby to drift off to sleep Before you close your eyes, why don't you join me and we'll dance around, dance around, forever just dance around you lonley, lonley boy boy boy, boy You're such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy I just can' belive how good-for-nothing you are And you're such a lonely, a lonely, a lonely boy Since I am the only person in your life But even so, he felt hollow, and he let me go Running from my side without so much as a word And i never really noticed it but he was scarred But even so he still ran and never looked back boy, boy boy, boy I'm such a good-for-nothinh, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy Just what kind of person drives their child to his end I'm such a good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing, good-for-nothing boy I have nobody left to save me in the end And i'm such a lonely, a lonely, a lonely boy I'm lonely, i wasn't strong enough to save him And i'm such a lonely, a lonely, a lonely boy If only there was a way i could turn back time Ah Ah, la la la la la la la La la, la la la la la La la la la la la la La la, la la la la la la La~, la la~, la la~ la la, la la~ Enjoy ^^

[@phantomrabbit]

Thank you so much, I was looking for them :D !

[@sam.__]

but why look for the lyrics while they are in the video???

[@kythetransguy7625]

When the depressive episodes flare up.

[@sageoftheswamp9427]

Me at the beginning of the song, just being self-deprecating: I relate to this heh Me as the song continues on: Oh shit I actually relate to this a lot oh no oh no

[@sadkalimbanoises3620]

*OH GOD.*

[@liseegeskov8769]

GET THERAPY! Wait you are probably poor... so uh get freinds? Very hard tho

[@sageoftheswamp9427]

@@liseegeskov8769 Thank you for the advise lmao

[@strawberryjam4107]

mood

[@sincerecinnamon]

@@liseegeskov8769 "wait you're probably poor" Jeez! You just roasted them like you are preparing them for your Thanksgiving dinner!

[@whosirisagain]

the way you switch from "Usseles" to "good for nothing" had my respect

[@Undydamon]

This is like a more brutal version of "Mother knows best" from Tangled and "Out there" from The Hunchback of Nortre Dame

[@polarchibi6604]

*clap clap* ok sO- I GET A NEW VERSION OF CAUSE IM A LIAR AND NOW A RECOVER OF ONE OF MY FAVORITE COVERS BY YOU IM SCREAMING RN BEST DAY

[@totaleclipse3528]

Winter Chi SAME HERE!

[@RandomGirl.RandamuOn-nanoko]

It's sad that I know about the other song you were talking about. It also very sad that I have another one of their songs in my recommendations. VL

[@odditycat2716]

Random girl why is it sad? That song is a banger

[@goldem0_derp393]

This song doesn’t sound like friends or family or random people I have met in my lifetime....it sounds like my own head like my own voice telling me this for several years and just gives me flashbacks of things- uhh 😬

[@Isokatmydydecsf]

1:16 It's interesting the way they are drawn. The mother is composed of little straight traits, composed and clean, while the child is in scribble.

[@mikantsumiki1081]

Jesus I love your covers, and to see this in my recommended was a pleasant surprise. This was the cover that brought me into your songs and I don’t regret a thing, and there’s improvement clearly shown in this re-cover. Good job!

[@utsinboots]

This song always hits hard-- THIS IS SUCH A GOOD COVER THOUGH!!! I love the improved lyrics, umbro!!!

[@UmbraticForest]

Ahhh thank you Uts!

[@egg7953]

'All the sobbing, struggling to say ur own name' ... Ma'am, you named your son Aswzexdcrfvtgbhnjumk

[@creamsickli]

Ahh this song is so nostalgic to me! I'm glad that you made a re-cover that you're proud of!

[@shotaaizawa7606]

This reminds me of Sangwoos backstory, with his mom in some way

[@xRawritzRyderx]

it reminded me of yoonbum more

[@nisuaxyz]

aizawa-?

[@strawberrymilk52]

My mom: "i just can't belive how good--" Me: "oh, thanks" Mom:"--good-for-nothing you are" Me: :)

[@gracevermette6963]

Your voice never fails to make me smile, you're just so darn good, Umber! Your covers always lift my blues, thank you

[@asternightingale4020]

It honestly just reminds me of days when my adoptive parents told me about what would've happened if my birth mother hadn't abandoned me or I haven't been adopted.

[@emmapopovic-bogdanich1991]

Listening to the original song didn't make me feel like crying, and yet this did. Well done.

[@ChesleyOxendine]

I dig the cleaner lyrics; they feel less forced. I do wish you'd kept it as "child" instead of boy, but that's personal preference, not a comment on quality. Good work.

[@UmbraticForest]

That's valid! I would have liked to keep it child, personally, but it sounded kinda off, so I ended up using boy instead

[@basicallystevenuniverse511]

I think it could’ve worked as “kid”

[@geebs7275]

Ok but I have something to address, Why the hell are these songs with a very disturbing story have such upbeat and happy-go-lucky feel to them?!

[@ihugstrangers]

otice how the boy (As an adult and as a child) is drawn in scribbles, which I like to think is showing all his inner turmoil created by the way hos mother raised him

[@peaxhyqisxoxo2068]

*”And need I remind you that without me you’d be dead”* Me: My Filipino mom catchphrase 😌🤚

[@raine_rainegoaway]

My Filipino mom says that too Are we secret twins or something-

[@peaxhyqisxoxo2068]

@@raine_rainegoaway maybeee 🧍‍♀️

[@catticus6637]

okay but the way you said slow at 2:16 just sounded so good and it sounded like how an emotionally manipulitive parent would say it. i know im like 2 years late to this but just wanna say i love this cover sm and yea! (: hope u have a good day if ur seeing this

[@kyokokirigiri7233]

signs of emotional abuse that parents say: “This hurts me more than it hurts you.” “What about me?” “I’m not mad, just disappointed.” Signs of emotional abuse from a child: Overly sensitive Apologizes for things they never did Scared of disappointment Sensitive to yelling. Of course, not everybody is the same. This is just how I show signs, and some more people.

[@starsanimations1107]

The "slow" part gets me every time

[@Starmel.Caramel]

My theory for this song is a parent and a child. The parent had many insecurities and such, they didn't have a good childhood. They didn't want their child to leave them, and went about it degrading the child and bringing them down and manipulated them into thinking they were nothing without the parent basically, but really, the child couldn't handle it. So the child took their own life, and now the parent is left realizing what they've done and now they're child is gone, because of them. So now they tell themselves they're good for nothing, and such.. Hope I put that simple enough

[@the.real.mothman.]

someone already said this, but this is super accurate in showing how abusive parents act. the lyrics go from the parents constantly degrading the kid, to saying 'youd be nothing without me,' like how constantly an abusive parent's mood swings

[@charrrbee]

My have you improved! You really are one of my favorite singers out on youtube and your voice is so fluid and relaxing to listen to. Seriously, this is very amazing! Astonishing work 👍👍

[@sophilia8565]

I love how the song ends with the parent realising they were projecting onto their kid the whole time, generational trauma sucks dude

[@Toasted_pavlova]

I don't know if anyone realized this but the lines coloring in the mother figure are straight and organized but the child as they grow up more and more the lines become jumbled and scribbled

[@FeatherVoid]

The new cover is stunning. Unlike the original cover which is very sing song-y, and has the toned down feel of a fable this one doesn't pull any punches. It's straight vitriol, possessiveness and abuse in song format. Well done, 10/10, won't listen to much cause WOW it hits too close to home. Kudos and congrats on all the work you put into this

[@aimonojyushi3673]

editing this every time i come back here :( 9/14/21 - 4:21 AM 9/18/21 - 3:33 AM - im back and im sad D: 9/19/21 - 11:54 AM - i hate the hospital 9/25/21 - 10:21 PM - i wanna go home :( 12/16/21 - 3:00 PM - i should go to the doctor

[@nook7728]

glad things got better in 2022

[@pinkkawaiiangel7115]

In only 3 seconds i died...

[@ayanajayasekera]

i know this song is kinda sad but, the la la la lullaby part is kinda soothing

[@stumpy1012]

Goodness, the acting in these vocals is to die for-- especially the tone on 'slow', it just sounds SO beautifully malicious. The way "need I remind you without me you'd be dead" hits SO HARD and so brutally to just be brushed off without even a beat? Absolutely brutal and amazing.

[@xxaikoxx3962]

Why do I find this song calming like I'll listen to this when I'm sad

[@hamida_2079]

AAH yes an angsty song!!! THE SAD BACKSTORY IN MY HEAD WILL BE LEGENDERY

[@vlbonnie]

The glow-up here is absolutely insane

[@calkom]

I really really love the flow of this version! I remember not liking the old one and thinking that this song will never get a good English cover, I'm so happy to find out that you fixed this! Nice job!

[@ben_sleeps8025]

my child is completely fineeee . your child not only knows the song perfectly but also finds comfort in listening to it . yikes

[@daikirijekuto9161]

Not to be edgy or anyting but this is what it felt like when I was around my mom when even though she said I could do anything I wanted but it just depended on what she thought I could do and it felt like I couldn't do much for myself and when she was verbally abused me or physically abused me because of things that we're going on in her life and things that she had no control over it truly made me feel like I made a lot of mistakes and even times when I didn't make mistakes it kind of messed up what I thought was good and I thought was bad.... It really hurt listening to this song because I felt like if I stayed with my mom I would have ended up like this boy who gave up his life after all the scars that his mother put him through. But now I feel a lot better about myself and I hope that nobody has to go through what this boy goes through.

[@meatymaggot]

In the original song without context sounds so happy but the English cover is so brutal and harsh facing reality.

[@KaiKai-qc6hk]

Yaaay! The old one was my favourite cover youve made its great to hear it again

[@justafewdorks9119]

I kind of relate to this song, my parents switch from the perfect parents to verbally abusive, and they're in denial that they do these things to me and my sisters.

[@thighs.are.great..milfs.9714]

THey sounds so nice when saying "you such a good for nothing".

[@soundwave7502]

I like how the lyrics have been changed to flow with the tune, most dubs just use the literally translation and force it to fit, resulting in a clunky song. This is far better

[@lakeswirl6985]

i always try to make connections between songs i like and whatever interest i’m currently fixating on. at the moment, said interest is hunchback of notre dame, and HOOOO BOY is this song frollocore. and then i see the phrase “mine and mine alone” in these eng lyrics and it just seals the deal. but yeah...... excellent cover it’s good :]

[@g_host3037]

Many years have passed since I found this cover. It was with me in the most difficult moments of my life, I am grateful to you for that. Thank you. Thanks a lot.

[@UmbraticForest]

This is an uncharacteristicly sweet comment for this video, it makes me happy! I'm glad it helped you in some way, that makes it feel worth it

[@Andrew-uo5rz]

Why does this sounds kind of relatable?

[@bluehydrangea3399]

Love your voice and how you made everything smooth and flow together

[@shaden3392]

I really loved the first cover you did! And I love this one as well! Thanks for your amazing job ❤❤❤❤

[@nani-fq5mt]

Hello there, this might be lost in the comments. But, I recently found your channel and it is the best thing I’ve have happened to me in a while. When you sang the transition to when the child became older. Was beyond perfect, it makes you feel the emotion and power of the lyrics. It makes a clearer image of what the song is trying to say, plus the messy handwriting alongside the video just makes me want to explode. Everything fits so well, I went and heard the older version otherwise I don't think I would have confidence to say what was true or false. Shortcut, "To make an opinion" But there definitely is a big improvement and difference between the two. As expected when a singer re-sings a song. As in the previous version seemed too much in a hurry and when there needed to be a tone change it was off a bit nonetheless, I love both. It feels a bit weird that you have to say; that this isn't an remark to people, although I do understand. Most people listen to these types of songs when they are hurting due to personal issues. Since they can relate and let their emotions out, but, this had me wondering. In your older cover did people take offense to it?

[@UmbraticForest]

Aw this was so thoughtful, thank you! I did get a lot of people commenting as if I myself was calling the commenter useless, it was really bizarre

[@oliviabreska5121]

I love it:D i find this song so soothing for some odd reason and ur voice just flows so well with this

[@kami4931]

Wow! The lyrics are very great! They rhyme very greatly and your voice is so smoothing! Thank you for making this cover! ^^

[@Mihhxddd]

i cant get over this song ever, i always keep remembering your cover and i keep comig back everytime

[@lesterven1847]

Your voice is so heavenly and this cover is astounding :D

[@matilde_5]

Although my mother doesn’t often say things like these, this with some other things makes me think she might be kind of abusive... AAAAAAAAAA I don’t know why but just her presence, her voice, her behaviour makes me feel bad, almost sick. I don’t know why. I know I don’t like her for many reasons, but just her existence makes me feel sick- Ah well. Shit.

[@sokkvabekkr5973]

hey maybe you can reach out to some other adult or something to talk about that? Or look up types of abuse or abusive behaviours and see how much of that stuff your mom does? I hope things get better for u

[@matilde_5]

‡ shelleysmonster ‡ Oh geezes hey I didn’t try to do that yet because I’m afraid I might be overreacting, but I tried telling her this many times but she just acts like I’m overreacting and doesn’t change the way she acts. When we fight, she then acts like nothing happened (for example, calling me names and then saying “honey, dinner is ready!” and complaining/making fun of me when I won’t talk to her or look at her), when I complain about being tired or things like that she starts complaining about how she has it worse than me, she’s all smiles in front of people then says stuff behind their backs (she’s pretty fake-), she exaggerates things (for example: *my father becomes a little nervous* “gosh you’re so nervous all the time, calm down!!”) I’m sure I’m not the only one who thinks her behaviour isn’t that good. I think I should try to talk to my brothers and maybe ask them what they think about her- (they’re both older than 20) Thanks for caring by the way qwq

[@poppy9392]

This is lovely!! Always love your covers!

[@Mix03814]

OMG i had this song on my playlist and i always wished the lyrics were smoother and now u made a re-cover! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@Ava-yi6cw]

The way he sings though! Chills!

[@afish7662]

YOU'RE SO COOL!! YOU BRING OUT ALL OF THE EMOTION IN THIS!!!

[@chipsandbot9444]

This is really good! The lyrics flows really well in this translation as well. :)

[@milksellerton9321]

Me and my older sister listening to this while our mom tells someone we're lazy and useless on the phone:

[@winddragon777dog4]

This song reminds me from a show called ‘series of unfortunate events’ the genre of this song fits so much to it!

[@UndecisiveAngel]

I used to play the game! It's very fitting

[@-strawberrymilk-1778]

@@UndecisiveAngel The- The series of unfortunate events isn't a game

[@o_odarx6361]

@@-strawberrymilk-1778 OOP

[@o_odarx6361]

@@-strawberrymilk-1778 its a book and its a series now right?

[@-strawberrymilk-1778]

@@o_odarx6361 Yes it is, there's also a movie for it but I haven't watched it yet.

[@Thesketchfox]

This is the first good English cover of this song o hear, This is really good

[@spence_doodlez]

YOUR VOICE IS SO GORGEOUSSSS!!!!! I love the cover as much as the original and I hope to see and hear more of your covers/music! ｡◕‿◕｡

[@DetachedClavicle]

POV: You kin Nagito from Danganronpa

[@abbieslashwidward]

eye

[@craigroberts3436]

y e a h

[@ihugstrangers]

I LOVE THIS! YOUR VOICE IS AMAZING!