Light Touch // Jazz Emu

[@daylightmoonvideo]

Every once in a while, the Internet produces the perfect musical mix of raw talent, humor, and funk, and it's always great to catch it before it blows up.

[@naleksp]

That is what we have found here

[@Speed001]

Definitely, 2 years ago. Now at 159k views.

[@naleksp]

@@Speed001 still, surprisingly small

[@Kyrqs]

@@naleksp agreed. Needs so much more recognition

[@ninjajeb]

woah so true

[@SplendidFellow]

"Baby I'm a Japanese freshwater fish, I'm a carp, I'm so koi" Jazz Emu never runs out of these brilliant puns, I love it

[@ChristopherMacKullgan-kz2xu]

I didn’t get that joke, can someone explain ?

[@ChristopherMacKullgan-kz2xu]

I didn’t get that joke, can someone explain ?

[@SplendidFellow]

@@ChristopherMacKullgan-kz2xu koi fish = Japanese freshwater carp. Pun on "coy"

[@wiggletonthewise2141]

i was got to that exact point in the song as i started reading this comment, unintentional captioning lol

[@lwyhuyfee]

Coconut shy (or shie) is a game where you throw wooden balls at a row of coconuts balanced on posts to knock them off and score points "When I aim at coconuts, I never miss, I'm a coconut shy boy" Googled that just now, Jazz Emu really knows how to hide obscure references in his songs

[@joeseatat]

Thank you! I'm like I know this is a pun, but of what!?

[@thescooshinator]

It's not that obscure where he's from. The coconut shy is a very common thing to see in something called a fete, which is similar to a fair, in the UK. I have never seen a fete without one, and I go to like 5 every year.

[@skilletborne]

It's one of the cheapest and most popular fair games along with hook-a-duck in the UK As a kid it I would beeline it because I was a good shot and I loved coconuts. Way better prize than most fairground tripe

[@evilrymon]

Welsh person here, wtf kinda fairs, fayres, and feytes do you have over in England???

[@chris44921]

"don't think that I'm homophobic just because I'm avoiding your gaze" the lyrics in this are on a whole new level I love it so much

[@Jeff-wb9pw]

ChrisP imagine hendawg performing this in a Latin lesson

[@StNick119]

@@kerguelen_cabbage Same, I needed to see it written down first.

[@yoda5436]

And that yall is how you make a not offensive gay joke

[@borzydar1196]

avoiding your gayz

[@themthatjest]

“im a carp, i’m so koi” is another piece of genius

[@ocinidolegna]

“(echoes sexily into distance)” im so happy i have the captions on

[@peperando8733]

"I can only make eye contact out of the side of my face, like a shy pigeon (coo coo)" Must be the best line I've heard in my entire life, I'm gonna ask my children to write that on my gravestone

[@dsamuel2116]

69 lines hehe

[@willyandfruit]

bc of this lyric i now call my baby a shy pigeon coo coo

[@NowYouSeeIt]

I can't stop watching this

[@JazzEmu]

Thanks man, I love your stuff!

[@StNick119]

This reminds me of the time you covered that genius Casey Frey vine or whatever it was.

[@Luneytoon]

“Hiding behind the concept of shyness” is just a genius sentence. Great video

[@ashleyhoughton8592]

Especially when it's somehow rhymed with Guinness.

[@tylerwebster8476]

This. This is it. The song that started my undying love for Mr. Emu. Overnight this man, his music, his sense of humor and impeccable fashion became me and my friends' favorite. Fuck global warming, the fact you aren't at 1M subscribers is our biggest challenge right now.

[@lilkujo]

Same here man. The Spotify algorithm gods shined on me earlier this year with this absolute gem. Haven't turned back since

[@DubiousKing]

> 2:09-2:20 rhymes "shyness" with "gwi-ness" Lyrical genius here. A proper modern Shakespeare, if you will.

[@daytonagirl400]

I will.

[@DKdrop]

I will as well, but is that really how y’all pronounce it across the pond? In America it’s “gin-nee-us”

[@cessnacitation-x]

​@@DKdropNo.

[@danmahoney16]

One day the KZbin algorithm will recommend this to millions of people and everyone will finally be able to appreciate this masterpiece

[@emilysmith2965]

In 2023 he has just over 350K subscribers, so more people are learning about him! 🥰

[@NathanRiediger]

I was frantically scouring the internet trying to find this song from the three words I could remember and I finally made it back!

[@jonathankahl6302]

Thou doth returnith, as doth the Sun.

[@zebralovesgum]

This has such a Flight of the Conchords vibe to it.. Love it!

[@fuckwit107]

yesss so it does

[@saintlynnie4037]

It's almost as if Flight of the Conchords and Ween had a lovechild.

[@SatanAzerath]

How in the HELL is this not the most viewed thing on KZbin? Please people, share this with your friends... This guy needs famous, I NEED more of this music!!!

[@Gadgadashvara]

My gf was like?? "This is really sexy." And I was like 'yeah, he's really playing at sexy; it's hilarious' and she was like 'No, It's definitely working on me' like she was unironically into it and that's how we learned today my gf was definitely bi.

[@crackasilly]

There is Definitely Something About this guy I fully agree

[@ethan-loves]

That's amazing

[@micahroberts4900]

Maybe she just likes shy personalities. Not to try to sway you, just a thought. Shy guys do exist, like the video says. Idk. I know a few.

[@ChestersonJack]

@@micahroberts4900 I think the commenter is a woman.

[@doodoodoodle]

@@ChestersonJack ahhh, makes sense... cause I'm straight, and I'd definitely marry this man Humor ✅️ Great voice ✅️ Cutie ✅️

[@adammontgomery7980]

That stachatto e-flute is so on-point.

[@Bass68195]

I saw his still waiting short and I've been hooked since I'm obsessed with his lower register

[@SwedishSword]

3 years ago I found you thru reddit around 2k subs. The grind has payed off I'm so glad you've gotten exposure after all this time!

[@izzybalooba7569]

I swear that I have listened to this song at least 1,000 times on Spotify yet I had never actually seen the music video until now, and I swear this was everything I ever wanted it to be.

[@LuckyGray]

This is sick! I can't believe It only had 144 views and only 19 subscribers when I first watched it. You're very talented and I love this song and video. Keep up the amazing work.

[@sophiaredwood5825]

The fact that this guy could ever be so criminally underrated messes with my head. You found a gem early :))

[@kerhaidet]

Truly one of my favorites!! I love Jazz's humor of misdirection.

[@madger5001]

This is such a bop. Severely under recognised talent

[@SoulSukkur]

This is his second-ever video, released < 3 years ago. I'd say his recognition has been growing at a pretty remarkable rate.

[@Akenne899]

The question if you could be anyone in the world who would it be? My answer used to be Justin Timberlake or Leonardo DiCaprio, that is until i found out about Jazz Emu.

[@txd337gaming2]

Just discovered this guy on reddit. I have found happiness again

[@ryanhogan3613]

Honestly, how does this not have more views? It's SO GOOD!

[@redwarincident]

The fog machine fart at 0:12 makes he whole video even more perfect.

[@satinizer8021]

youtube algorithm finally doing something good omg i love this song so much?????? it speaks directly to me

[@Komanderkyle3466]

This song is so catchy, i want the coke a cola light lime

[@BenWillock]

Coca-Cola

[@naleksp]

Like a shy pigeon (coo coo) is the best line in any music ever

[@warmishworld3665]

I swear I am going to be a lifelong fan of this guy! Nothing beats this funky sound and I love it!

[@heyheyheywhat5216]

THIS HAS BEEN IN MY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST FOR SO LONG AND I NEVER KNEW IT WAS BY YOU I NEVER REALLY LISTENED TO THE LYCRICS SO THE SUBTITLES WERE A SHOCK

[@jcol3000]

Never again will there be a rhyme as powerful as "Guiness" and "shyness".

[@lincolntodd4604]

I believe you meant gwyness.

[@josephhill7373]

This guy used to be my Latin teacher and what a legend he was (legend he IS**)

[@joshuagooding9679]

How does this only have 99 subs? This song actually defines a generation!

[@kerhaidet]

Thanks ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

You’re on a rampage😂

[@kerhaidet]

@Tyrannosaurus Wrexx 😀🤣 I get in these "I love him and I'm so grateful for him" moods and I go a little crazy.

[@theperson101ful]

1. This is better than 99% of music that gets produced now days 2. "Hiding behind this tinny of gwyness" had me laughing out loud and needs to be made into a shirt.

[@Srcsqwrn]

God damn. I don't know why it took me so long to give this tune a chance. I love this!

[@RhinoSquared]

This is awesome. Lyrics are on point. Song is catchy as anything. love all the puns and my highlight "hiding behind my tinny of Gwyness" to rhym with Shyness is just perfection. Nice work. Get it on Spotify.

[@Zombiefruit]

Currently cleaning the house to this, shit is gonna be dirtier than when I started but I can't help myself

[@Lizzifer7]

Managed to hold it together until dancing in the shower fully clothed with the water on and then continued to lose it through the monologue of shyness 😂😂🤣🤣 edited to add a thank you for being a You 💘

[@LolaSebastian]

This is actually genius. Such an oddly specific parody of a motif that I just realized is thriving within 80s music? Insta-subscribe. I can't wait to hear more from you.

[@gsami1256]

Just found this and I really like the song, but I also want to say, this is one of my favorite descriptions of all time: "Last year I took a personality test which told me I'm exactly 51% extroverted. This song is that 1%."

[@squirrelorama]

This man is a musical genius

[@StubbeA]

Lyrics: (Verse 1) There’s no ”I” in ”Team”, but there is an “M” and an “E” And that spells “me” But I don't attention-seek I'm hiding in the corner, don't look at me (so shy) I wanna buy you flowers and sparkling wine But they cost seven ninety-nine And all I've got is seven bucks ninety-five I guess I'm just shy (Chorus) So it's gonna take a light touch, honey If you wanna pay attention to me Cause I don't really like much, if I'm honest I don't look at mirrors cause I'm even shy of me I don't like the limelight I don't want the full fat sugar attention I want the Coca-Cola limelight I want the Coca-Cola lime, light (Verse 2) I can only make eye-contact out of the side of my face (like a shy pigeon cuckoo) You think that I'm homophobic just because I'm avoiding your gaze When I aim at coconuts, I never miss I'm a coconut shie boy (shy boy) Baby, I'm a Japanese fresh water fish I'm a carp, I'm so koi (Chorus 2) So it's gonna take a light touch, honey If you wanna pay attention to me Cause I don't really like much, if I'm honest When I dance in public, I do it timidly I don't like the limelight I don't want the full fat sugar attention I want the Coca-Cola limelight I want the Coca-Cola light lime (Bridge) Hiding behind a Japanese fan Hiding behind this tinny of Guinness (pronounced "gwainess") Hiding behind my infinite hands Hiding behind the concept of shyness (Chorus 3) So it's gonna take a light touch, honey If you wanna pay attention to me Cause I don't really like much, if I'm honest When I dance in public, I do it timidly I don't like the limelight I don't want the full fat sugar attention I want the Coca-Cola limelight I want the Coca-Cola lime, light

[@_ikako_]

seven pounds* not bucks

[@Sappby]

Thank you! Also just so u kno the first chorus doesn’t start with “so”

[@AliCatGtz]

Ok but like, can we appreciate how sexy this man this? Seducing me with the vibes ✨

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

It’s like he’s trying to make himself not as attractive (in other videos), but it doesn’t work

[@lankenauclan4690]

I've watched this video so many times and it slaps so hard. Still haven't figured out the coconut line...

[@kellyriddell5014]

@@kerguelen_cabbage Thank you! That line was driving me crazy.

[@pit8274]

@@kellyriddell5014 huh i also don't understand but it seems that jason fellow deleted the explanation, could you share it pls?

[@kellyriddell5014]

@@pit8274 The line is "he's a coconut shy boy." A coconut shy is a term for a game you play at carnivals where you throw balls to knock over coconuts. It's just another clever use of the word shy.

[@ilou9129]

This scratches my itch for perfect music

[@il0v3kn1v3s]

This sound is addicting asf

[@stuartpointer1292]

Genuinely can't stop listening to this

[@patcairbre463]

well done well done, louis cole vibes well done "the concept of shyness" speaks to me

[@TyllarTV]

This is it. Well made and already stuck in my head! Excellent work sir!

[@jeremytaylorfrancisgleaves3854]

dang, I love your synths, great job

[@lillalachrimae]

this is absolutely incredible, the level of talent intimidates me so much please excuse me whilst I hide in a corner, I'm shy I'm sorry

[@melabear13241]

The lyrics are genius. Definitely so good along with the video.

[@DoomerJoe]

I can not express how much this slaps

[@StNick119]

Thanks to Mr Emu, I learned what a coconut shie is.

[@hinatathefox1068]

This showed up in my spotify discover a while ago, and at the time I didn't realise it was a joke song?

[@Starayo]

This is so freaking good. Thank you for making this.

[@babylonian]

damn this is good

[@omcgee5953]

it is pretty surreal seeing Nick Robinson comment on a video made by my former latin teacher I must say. I’m a big fan

[@Objectorbit]

Hey man, hit on any much younger than you fans lately? fucking creep.

[@stargheist]

@@Objectorbit what happened?

[@coopermckinlay4023]

@@stargheist Nick Robinson has admitted to sexually harassing women, I haven't seen anything about being fans or younger than him, but it's still a bad thing to do.

[@Bigkella99]

@@omcgee5953 lucky

[@JA-gk2rl]

I like this more than I should, I think.

[@tonyholden7099]

How the heck you constantly think of these lyrics . So clever and cool . Hilarious 😂

[@mrsbirdsong]

This is internet perfection, son!!! Get it on music platforms. You hit the sweet spot. Actually well composed, clever, and hilarious

[@AverySadBear]

You deserve so much more recognition.

[@zayu496]

The way he sings is just... so awesome

[@SethKotta]

Well, that was magical.

[@michaelking59]

I felt that pigeon coo coo in my soul

[@SWEMAXX]

I hope you keep making music, this stuff is great!

[@DoctorShroom]

Another one deserving of at least a handful of likes per person.

[@UFCUEAU]

What a power move. What a song.

[@shashasasha543]

Brb I just spilled my frappe all over my car cuz I was grooving so hard to this

[@patricks.5707]

I love the dancing! It makes me really want to dance too. ❤

[@inkboopus]

my cousin recommended this to me. here before this trends worldwide

[@karamazov9610]

I just want to say I was here before he eventually gets big.

[@silly.centipede]

i love that his voice is just slightly quieter than the music lol

[@An7yIsHere]

not gonna lie, this is very underrated.

[@Zcccide]

THIS MANS A GIFT

[@kolvann]

I'm so glad I found you bud. 165th subscriber for the win.

[@bilbeman4125]

214th here.

[@scatsworldservicemusic9037]

this bloke is so fk'ing talented.... luv him

[@maxxbrown22]

This deserves millions of views

[@aceilnordemnnoos8255]

You're amazing dude, I would say it another billion times, but I don't think I could count that high in my head without getting distracted

[@tdcascade]

I had trouble locking down what he reminds me of, but it feels like he's a mix of Brendon Urie and DJ Oguretz

[@annieblack2153]

this looks professionally produced amazing

[@melabear13241]

I just want to let you know that I think you're an absolute genius.

[@christomanci]

You deserve so much more views dude

[@jeremytaylorfrancisgleaves3854]

wow, the "dont think im homophobic" line kinda made me all gay and blushing

[@raynhornzxz]

lol, listening to this the day after i discovered it, and it just sounds better and better the more i listen to it

[@AILDdrums]

Dude, I've listened to this way too many times already.

[@rainahgreen7544]

This song is so freaking rhythmic I love itttttttttt

[@gone4176]

i love this song so much!! are you going to put this on any music platforms (spotify, apple music)?

[@JazzEmu]

it's on the way! i wasn't prepared for people to actually like this ;)

[@joshuagooding9679]

@@JazzEmu Bro... this shit is brilliant, from the lyrics to the footage, the editing, the performance, everything

[@gone4176]

@@JazzEmu dude your whole style is great. i just favorited passionfruit on spotify, i'm really excited to get light touch too (:

[@Goosenaut]

@jazz emu It’s SO catchy and the writing is understatedly brilliant. I’ve already shared it a bunch. Keep making stuff pls!!!

[@JazzEmu]

It's up on Spotify ;) should be on Apple Music tomorrow xxx

[@jeremytaylorfrancisgleaves3854]

yo this is so fresh

[@panetonio]

What are you?? the essence of funk? The distillation of groove?

[@unrecycletrash2101]

this is actually underrated.

[@theakshatkajla]

Damn such a good song, was hoping for more songs. Keep on producing!

[@64Rubix]

This is super catchy!

[@nvblue723]

great blend of casual pop and funky jazz themes, super fun to listen to my dude

[@tist203]

I have a feeling this song will blow up, it's the best.

[@suzieoreo]

Just the right amount of funk.

[@SplendidFellow]

This remains the best chorus of all Jazz Emu songs to date, in my humble opinion. 🔥🔥🔥"so it's Gonna take a light touch, honey! I want the coca-cola limelight, I want the coca-cola lime lite!"

[@minecart346]

Thank god for Jazz Emu

[@Cfoupo]

Damn, I'm glad I follow through on checking your stuff out from the Awkward Memories! video. Loved you in that as well. This checked all the boxes for me by grabbing my ear musically, lyrically, and my eyes visually. A genuine treat.