MEDICINE

consider supporting me on patreon:
/ pleasantriestheband
lyrics:
sorry to call you
but i wanted to see what is goin' down in your world
and hear it in your voice
not to watch in on tiny screens anymore
to hear you speak and sing again is medicine
please don't you take it away
when you hang up the phone it's hung around my throat
don't let me hear a dial tone
sorry to call you
you got a new number, and so did i
that's so ironic
or is it coincidence, i always get those twisted!
to hear you speak and sing again is medicine
please don't you take it away
when you hang up the phone it's hung around my throat
don't let me hear a dial tone
personnel:
mixed and mastered by vincent ippolito of swift road studios
www.swiftroadr...
saxophone performed by isaiah sanderman
/ saxophonejesus

[@Crimson_and_Clover73]

I love the deeper meaning of the music video, how the stalker only sees his interactions with this woman as positive. He doesn’t see separation as a sign that he should stop but only as encouragement for him to find news ways to contact her. Seeing these deliberate attempts to get rid of him as ironic or coincidence. It really offers a unique perspective. Amazing work I love your art so much!!

[@Faceless5446]

Alright who’s gonna be the one to tell him about just about any other song about stalkers or stalkers in general

[@Crimson_and_Clover73]

@@Faceless5446 lol I know about other songs. Im just saying he pulled it off really well

[@willow.5914]

@@Faceless5446 most love songs have lyrics that sound stalker-ish

[@strawberryscentedchlorofor9935]

Pretty sure this song is about two friends who haven't been able to see each other for a long time, and the music video twisting the whole thing up is supposed to be comical. The comment saying this got a heart so it pretty much confirms it.

[@postbunnie]

Wait one of the people is unhappy about the situation? I thought they were just doing a bit

[@noneofyourbusiness4133]

I love how without the video this is just a wholesome song about wanting to be able to talk to your friends and the importance of contacting eachother… and with the video it’s about a fucked up stalker

[@DrGandW]

I mean the number change line is pretty sus

[@Jempai]

I think that might just be your interpretation. The lyrics definitely sound abusive and fucked up to me.

[@Disjehdiajw]

@@Jempai I agree. Like, “when you hang up the phone, it’s hung around my throat”? The lyrics are just as fucked up as the animation and its brilliant

[@strawberryscentedchlorofor9935]

@@Disjehdiajw you'd be surprised of how many dark metaphors are used in love songs

[@Papoompala]

This was a wonderful watch, and also a bit of a mood ruined given the subject of stalking, and how the stalker will only view reaching out as positive.

[@ericmoca8400]

The instrumental is actually out of this world. Of course, I love the lyrics too. Awesome song and animation.

[@Pleasantries]

thanks moca😎

[@TheLaziestLynx]

@@zakomations so did you

[@Synthverge.]

@@TheLaziestLynx you too bro.

[@TheLaziestLynx]

@@Synthverge. nah man this time it was you

[@Synthverge.]

@@TheLaziestLynx I can’t just let you go without another one.

[@yomas6464]

So this is the cursed version of Baby Hotline. Sounds great! (Your high notes are insane dude)

[@daammobandito7961]

Baby Hotline + Hope yea

[@EpicgamerGTG]

Yeah

[@mr.0uterverse]

Baby hotline is already fucked up

[@do_you_see_banana_man]

Doesn’t help that the guy kinda looks like the grandpa from Opal

[@EpicgamerGTG]

@@mr.0uterverse true 100%

[@jaqiqi33]

I've been casually looping this song for entire days and my brain still isn't tired of it. I think you've perfected the formula with this bad boy

[@Pleasantries]

thanks a lot! new song tomorrow!

[@biggestoof]

Like medicine

[@BenEnder]

Pleasantries continuing to solidify their place as my favorite band of all. My goodness y’all! You just can’t miss can you?!

[@theclipman9283]

Your welcome

[@jin_cotl]

Ikr I’ve been a fan for some time ❤ love their work

[@jin_cotl]

@@theclipman9283 ????????

[@theclipman9283]

@@jin_cotl I sing for him sometimes

[@ReallyPieThings]

@@theclipman9283 what songs

[@Glacial11]

I love the cognitive dissonance between the lyrics and instrumental. The instrumental being super upbeat and sugary while the lyrics are about a stalker or just someone who refuses to leave you alone despite you trying to set boundaries. All of this is really good!

[@Youtube.Commen-tater]

i love this

[@oomas7209]

I love how the video recontextualizes the whole song from a morbid yet mostly innocent love song to a song about a stalker that even jail can’t stop

[@YoqDzewa]

Now that I've found a supremely talented artist/animator/claymayboy It's inevitable that you'll explode in the public sphere and it's just up to us whether we support you in the stage where you'll really need the financial backing Please keep doing claymation music vids theyre amazing :p

[@Pleasantries]

thanks so much. i hope so badly that i can make ya'll proud one day, i really do appreciate the support that i get right now so much

[@Nova-bv5qb]

@@Pleasantries you already make us proud :D

[@soopapoo961]

This is fucking awesome. It’s like a love child between Jack Stauber and Lemon Demon. The complex emotions conveyed through such simple characters is amazing. IMO your best work so far. Keep it up!

[@Wetbread127]

@TextonBestgram_PleasantriesYT *Among?* Kinda sus?🤨

[@hello-xq1ei]

i mean he did reply to one of his comments on his other video saying his mom is jack stauber as a joke

[@ScottCramer]

These are all so good

[@Pleasantries]

thanks scott!

[@JafNar]

For a second I thought you were Scott cawthon

[@najibalturk2695]

@@JafNarlol I also thought the same

[@medsden13]

this song has changed my life. its rhythm, instruments, animation, and message is all so unique. i love this song. i eat, breathe, and thrive on this song. ever since i started listening to this song my grades started going up, i have been feeling happier. i have been feeling more mentally and emotionally stable because of this song. headphones will never be enough, i need to give this song a long juicy kiss. every time i listen to this song, a part of me slowly ascends to the heavens. i love this song. this song brings me good luck and happiness. this song has given me an explosion of ideas and scenarios. this song deserves an award. this song. ohmy god. i love this song. I love this song.

[@RecordBreaker301]

This has been stuck in my head all week. My friends and co-workers have distanced themselves from me because I've been singing it out loud at full volume. It's been glorious.

[@emmettbarley5721]

You have become the guy in the video.

[@anaj835]

@@emmettbarley5721 "I've won but at what cost?"

[@Bajongus]

@@anaj835 first you will go to jail then repeat what got u in jail but this time u have killer sax skills so u play your sax

[@najibalturk2695]

If my coworker sung that to me I would automatically become friends, what could I lose?

[@awesomethecool]

I don't understand how you're able to put out so many 4 minute animations. Holy shit the amount of effort that must take. Glad to have found this channel a few months back.

[@Dogempire-001]

The way you made it so we truly see through his eyes is brilliant

[@andrewmccoy2547]

I'm studying animation right now. Particularly how arcs emulate life-like movement, and motion without arcs has a mechanical effect. When the dude starts playing sax is the only time (aside from picking up the phone) that arcs are present in his movement. In fact, there's a lot of arcs when he plays the sax for her. Even though there's no lyrical content in this moment I can tell this is when he feels alive, he has an outburst of expression and (relatively) lifelike movement because he's being listened to, truly listened to by the person of his dreams. It's freakin' beautiful man.

[@bluepepperman]

one year later, hope your animation studies are going great!!!

[@MajorCloog]

Hey bro keep this shit up, this is absolutely amazing, massive respect to you

[@Pleasantries]

thanks so much cloog!

[@floridaboigaming6961]

Yo why major cloog here lol, I guess he has good taste in music.

[@GIBBERSON]

CLOOG *jaw drops eyes bulge out agressively!!!!!!*

[@GIBBERSON]

​@@floridaboigaming6961 but fr he does

[@Power-xl8vh]

@@GIBBERSON ye

[@SethBrodzik]

BANGER. Seriously so good. also was not mentally prepared for the twist at 2:30 at all

[@Wetbread127]

Lol imagine if someone was stalking you and when they finally get to you they start playing a masterpiece on a saxophone

[@dechustorm131]

I'd just propose on the spot

[@Honeybeeprophet]

Bro this song I relate to so much, like the lyrics I relate to really not the video but the video is so amazing and so pleasing to watch also. I’ve been trying to find a song that describes my clingy self and I found it thanks to you! You, Jack, and other wacky music creators have really been motivating me and made me more open with my music and art. Like, with out you guys I’d never actually embraced myself. Keep on the good work man like actually, you make me want to actually work on my songs and make then an reality and not just something I sing to myself. Keep it up man!! :D

[@Pleasantries]

that's wonderful so happy to hear that! thanks so much :)

[@guzzler27]

@@Pleasantries mwa

[@SlipSpace2]

It's got an asynchronous beat I can't help but kick it to, a jazzy hat, some zappy twang in the guitar, and of course, uncomfortable imagery. Good choice sir, bloody good choice.

[@luvsout]

This feels like a song that has always existed. It gives me a certain feeling of nostalgia, specifically the chorus.

[@TrashyToons]

Honestly, you are one of the most talented people on this platform! You deserve more subscribers!

[@PinguinsAgiotas]

the best song i've ever seen

[@Oppenheimer965]

More like the THE GREATEST SONG EVER MADE

[@oijoseph3887]

@PaperMachine it's impossible in the eyes of an amateur

[@Youtube.Commen-tater]

@PaperMachine with your eyears

[@jasminec112585]

playback speed: boi i will make it better

[@lit_man_production]

​@@jasminec112585 that doesn't make it better than it already is

[@colesIaw]

the sax solo finally doesn't completely break youtube anymore lets go 🙏🙏

[@organism597]

I for some reason didn't listen to this song for the longest time but it's become easily my favorite song by you

[@cyramoon789]

SAME!

[@stefaugust4748]

Man, you guys are legit turning into my favorite band! Do not stop makin these!

[@its_stultus]

cool thing is that its just one guy for most of it (iirc)

[@LillianGraceFullofficial]

I love when people make the music videos ironically totally different from the actual meaning of the song. EDIT: though this is NOT accurate it still makes sense because the mood makes it seem like it’s about something different. I don’t know how many times I have to clarify this but please i swear to god if I see another “uhhhmmm actually, if you actually look at the lyrics it does mean the same thing 🤓” comment I’m gonna delete this.

[@andrewmccoy2547]

Maybe it isn't and you just aren't looking deeply enough into the music

[@gradeagamer6423]

Or is it coincidence? I always get those twisted

[@LillianGraceFullofficial]

@@gradeagamer6423 lmao

[@gulpinmackerel1429]

@@LillianGraceFullofficial lmao

[@gulpinmackerel1429]

@@LillianGraceFullofficial maybe if you read the lyrics you would know before mindlessly commenting

[@Blankdemon247]

This may be one of my favorite songs you’ve ever put out. Phenomenal job 👏

[@SpankeeMyDankee]

I kid you not, I went "Hey hun, a new pleasantries song is out." We love you that much. Keep doing amazing work 💖💖💖💖.

[@sleepyshinx174]

God that saxophone part is so good, it's been stuck in my head for hours now.

[@GIBBERSON]

I hate how I got this six hours after the initial release, my eardrums needed to hear this glorious music so much sooner

[@GamebroAdvance]

you could say it's like medicine

[@BigBlackNemesis]

I put this on repeat. I regret nothing.

[@leakedethanol]

Literally cannot get enough of this band. Found y'all recently and I have loved everything so far. Can't wait to hear what y'all continue to come up with. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@Tallzom]

I think its one guy

[@sirbootybob4194]

It's one guy

[@rewritekyu]

I was listening to Drink To Me, and then I saw this. This is a blessing.

[@kat_is_a_kitty]

THIS IS LITERALLY SO GOOD!!! I’ve been listening to this so much, I love it so much omg!!! The “To hear you speak and sing again” is so good, especially the “Take it away” part is literally to awesome. Also the “Stay!” part, I love. The instrumental is great, too!!

[@Thestuffdoer]

Hawaii: Part II found

[@isacfelix1278]

Hes so good at the saxophone the cops let him keep it

[@firesnake5686]

Heard this song on your Patreon a long time ago, but it was only the demo. And it’s way better than I could’ve imagined.

[@SnowyFluffboi]

I always loved Indie Artists, like Lemon Demon. You truly are talented and I cannot stop listening to this one

[@Aj-is-kewl]

This song needs SO much more recognition. This guy deserves to be as popular as Jack Stauber

[@squidboy7325]

It’s like the songs keep getting better every time

[@JKGrimm]

This guy jamming on his sax is medicine to me

[@bunnymutt_]

So great!! I just love seeing you get better and better as a musician. Really love this lofi aesthetic with your 3D animation

[@Concerned_Custodian]

Really looking forward to the day you get 100k subs, even more so to 1Mil, my friend showed me "You Shouldn't Have Made Fun Of Me" a long while ago, and ever since I've been looking forward to your music. Keep it up for as long as it keeps you happy!

[@CartoDarko]

I will genuinely never get tired of your style of animation, it’s so damn COOL!!

[@briannavanderhorst7075]

fantastic work!!! every time he makes these song its already in my playlist these are really great and gives a feeling every time i listen to it pls continue to make more :D

[@DZ-DizzyDumm]

Something about how you intentionally lower the quality of your videos just a bit adds so much character. Everything you do is so recognizable from miles away

[@HatsuneMikulovesme39]

This is fire, I also visit this once a week

[@IsometricPixel]

Fantastic work as always, incredible music and vivid story telling. Keep killin it!

[@willsith9762]

Honestly after that sick saxophone solo, I'd've given him a chance

[@ScreeGunk]

Your music is genuinely so incredible, and it mixed with your visuals?? DUDE you are amazing!! Massive props to all the effort you put in, it definetly payed off!! you are a big inspiration!

[@LightEvader]

The most beautiful voice a serial stalker has ever had

[@scarfguy5337]

God I love your music. You're so talented. I genuinely can't get enough of your animations and music

[@oshkoshbjoshnosh9306]

God, this is why pleasantries is the best, consistent bangers

[@COLOREDLESS.]

Why is this video un ironically the most impressive and deepest music video ever for what is most likely a meme

[@AshTheRatPlays]

Lyrics! (took me a while

[@wowee_3117]

👴👴

[@Meleedroit]

Bro... The lyrics are already in the video and description

[@Gentleman534]

the only thing scary or weird about this wonderful man is how well he plays the saxophone!

[@deltalunaris]

Just when I was getting bored of repeating my usual songs. Great track, love your music and animations!!

[@kingrat4250]

everyone’s saying how much they love this and that. i just love it. love love love

[@chefonafield1181]

Good, a new song to join the never ending loop of Pleasantries songs that rattle around in my head every day 👍

[@willsith9762]

God no matter the horrifying implications of this band's music, it always goes so insanely hard

[@BigCroca]

your music makes me feel so nostalgic man

[@notbunnyhd]

DUDE U GOTTA PUT THIS UP ON SPOTIFY I NEED THIS IN MY PLAYLIST RN

[@mrow278]

I second that

[@becketclark9942]

It's on KZbin music

[@the_brutal_king4314]

God, this song hits for me, but the vision I've got is a different one, and makes both parties more innocent than in the video The man is a father who is divorced/separated from the mother and the mother keeps 100% custody of the child. The father doesn't take this well and begins to keep tabs on his daughter, giving her money through mysterious envelopes and eventually speaks with her. She has no idea who he is, and his words land him in jail for a night. He tries to explain over the phone but she doesn't listen, and eventually tries to get close again through a disguise. I'll let the readers decide how it ends, but this song is just so happy sounding that it deserves a good ending.

[@player1sam]

vocals gotta be the best I've heard in a while lol, love this

[@cardinalcar]

This is my new favourite channel and band lol

[@Samsonite_LGBN]

when i first heard this song on spotify i thought it was about quarantine and how we haven't seen others in person for a while, now i know it was about this drug addict stalker

[@AdahnFlorence]

Man I've listened to this song so many times, it's like this guy tried developing a scientific formula a thousand times over to create something that's just the purest version at the end of that process, it's just so fucking good.

[@doingoloingo2905]

You're my favorite band for a reason! Keep up the amazing work

[@jakecross6212]

You're quickly becoming my favorite artist never seen so many bangers back to back to back to back before

[@kristofrocks3124]

could listen to this song forever bro its so good

[@ShooneyToons]

pleasantries my man......... this has to be one of your best works. i mean this genuinely. its so beautiful, your harmonies are so lovely, theyre fantastic, theyre so compelling. the chorus? its so good, its lovely, the melody is just so. i cant put it into words dude its just really cool!! another fun video as well, good blend of humor and horror

[@maczthealien]

I got so happy when I got a notification from you! This song is so good and such a bop Amazing work on this dude keep it up I love your music sm it makes me incredibly happy !

[@coldsoup1373]

another awesome video by pleasantries, never disappoints

[@staceyking9054]

Don’t do drugs

[@H4ngoutClub]

Me when barbecue chips: 0:09

[@cursedtanksimulatorenjoyer8941]

naw same

[@vanessawilkinson7112]

Also this is one off my favourite songs man thanks for making this master piece

[@knightly_bear]

this song got itself a spot on my favorite songs of all time list

[@carlosfan7134]

gotta be my favorite song you made yet, i even added it to my spotify playlist

[@CindyHuskyGirl]

da,m that sax solo goes hard asf tho

[@dechustorm131]

This seriously needs more attention

[@OTHRWORLD]

Truly inspired, inspired me, the goofy creepy benign stalker is a perfect combo lol

[@jaygreer9838]

Everyday I come back and there's a new song, I know its gonna be a banger. Good stuff dude, keep it up!👍

[@fabiolavillalvazomontuy5890]

0:25 Ok,that's just creepy

[@gamingtime3004]

One of my new favourites, thank you my gamer

[@janeplayz1420]

Thanks KZbin for getting this masterpiece stuck in my head. I'm glad I found this song, holy shit this is really good!

[@ravenzeppeli8385]

THE HARMONIZING IS SO GOOD I'M SHAKING.

[@Videogamehero67]

Bro I love all of your music. And I think this is my new favorite. All your music is so good and catchy and my friends love your music too. Keep making music man❤

[@flamangoanimations]

Hey Pleasantries, I've been a fan of you for a while and just wanted to comment and appreciate the fact it would be coincidence without the video, but with the video it's ironic that he's still able to call her. Love the detail, and effort you put in, don't be afraid to take a break every once in a while!

[@PrincessJackieYT]

i love this song so much

[@nestofrain8514]

Wow, it's really touching. I was so lucky to find you couple of months ago.

[@scouthedog]

This song is amazing I feel like some people write you off as some cursed animation guy but in reality you make music better just by existing

[@pirat2315]

got this got dang song stuck in my got dang head now, thanks a lot man ;)

[@garynm6836]

Man. Phenomenal ass song, great lyrics and absolutely fabulous production quality! Animation is crazy as well! Keep this shit up and you’ll blow up

[@spaghettifella9609]

imagine the guy whos been stalking you for possibly months just comes up to your door and begins to play saxophone 2:27

[@Cyl444444]

god that saxophone solo is beautiful i love this

[@JagenRay]

Really hope this one finds the algorithm because it's a rock solid earworm and funny video to boot; been replaying it on spotify endlessly the past few days

[@DungeonHax]

So underrated, I sincerely hope you get the attention you deserve!!!

[@malachiwoah2123]

Damn, this chorus is so GOOD! and the saxophone.... holy SHIT!!!!!! thubs up from me

[@supercmsgaming5527]

Basic summary: a guy gets high, stalks a woman, goes to jail, calls the same woman, plays the sax on her front door, and gets arrested again.

[@princevegeta6668]

This song has replaced pov you're in my head in my favorite songs, this sounds amazing