nostraightanswer - the dots (feat. avanna)

[@nostraightanswer]

purchase "specters" here: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/specters available in digital AND limited physical edition. (also available digitally wherever you can think of.) ========= music, lyrics: nostraightanswer vocal: avanna, nostraightanswer art, video: rice (twitter.com/rice_deity ) bg art, character designs: inkcurry (twitter.com/inkcurry ) instrumental: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/specters-instrumental-file additional thanks to backers of the interface collection on kickstarter, and my supporters on patreon. the interface collection: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nostraightanswer/interface-a-vocaloid-album-collection nostraightanswer on patreon: www.patreon.com/nostraightanswer ========= ever asked yourself a "what if" too many times and gave yourself just a hit of anxiety? that's what this song is about: feeling or being misdirected. this is one of those smaller, but more universal fears; we all have an "ideal" path in life, one that we would like to stay on, but we only know, generally, our goals- not all the steps it will take to reach them. this fear is prominently manifested by "what ifs", as mentioned earlier, but also by getting into fights you didn't mean to, or regretting something you might not have meant to say. it's exemplified by feeling like you're not becoming the person you want to be, and that realization is often the hardest one to admit. ========= Previous Work: empty (kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHu7op2obLKDpa8 ) Next Work: lies in their blood (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGKcgKRnpsyEiZI ) #specters #nostraightanswer #VOCALOID

[@LuciDicuL]

Just heard a remixed version of this in the SNOW MIKU 2024 pre-show and had to come straight back here. this song is so good

[@BlackWhiteCheck]

I feel this one in my SOUL. I'm at a point in my life where I have no idea what I'm doing and I'm just scrambling to find SOMETHING that works. Is there anything that works? I don't know. Wish I did.

[@bluforrestleaf]

Me too. Especially now in college. I dont know path to take. This song hits me pretty deeply

[@senmohatake2896]

Definitely a new favourite of mine! I like the disparity between the calm melodies and Avanna’s voice compared to the panicked lyrics, it’s like waves that look like a tsunami far away, but only make a little splash when they reach the shore. A strange description, but that’s what I visualised!

[@MonsieurALG]

Here before the premiere to tell y'all this is probably my favorite song from the album.

[@beck1m561]

I really needed to hear this song. I just went through a fairly rough break up and it wasn't either of our fault. But we both are pretty hung up on the what if's of what could have been.

[@AGRiyan]

I like how poetic the lyrics is

[@JeronisLeror]

I was going to say something, but then I realized I was writing an entire essay. I don't know you that well, and my own experiences with being emotionally honest never turn out well. I guess you can say, I have quite a bit of anxiety and self-doubt about that in particular, in addition to all of my other anxiety and self-doubt. I've already over shared and need to stop. That said, well done

[@RandomPerson-el8gv]

I don’t listen to your music too often, but you’re hitting every part of my life that I come in contact with now. I have several paths in front of me, and even so, I sit here and sulk, too scared or too tired to go down any of them. I’m trying to take a few steps forward with therapy though, we’ll see where that leads.

[@ThatRedMoth]

Been waiting for this since The Dots stream. Please destroy my bloodline once you drink all the meatloafs :]

[@fridaysketches9686]

Daijyi I- Have you drank your meatloaf yet?

[@MonsieurALG]

We must absolutely stop the replacing of penguins

[@Emmerah]

also the Lingering Thots, gotta stop those

[@fridaysketches9686]

We need to stop so many things

[@kasukitty]

I really love the work you’ve put into these. I’m going to be streaming Specters for a while, and these tough times make it all the more fitting. Keep it up, Lupin. :)

[@theplanisinruins1493]

I had a physical reaction to this I'll have you know just shouted 'nice' and cheered

[@lynxtrinity3767]

honestly this is my favorite song. it has such a beautiful sound. this one actually made me tear up. truly beautiful ❤️

[@felikatze]

this song sounded really familiar to me.. until i realized i watched the stream for this one in january, maybe? Either way, the end result is stunning!

[@koxukoshu]

found this from a compilation and I'm so thankful. I wish I heard this sooner, but your song coming into my life now is also exactly what I needed. Thank you !

[@nostraightanswer]

Ah, thank you! I'm happy to be on that compilation, was super exciting to be invited. :)

[@StormyTideSage]

I've been breaking the repeat button for this song on Bandcamp since this morning. Can't wait to see the video! 🎶❤️🎶

[@toritoofficial6109]

You must be the best Avanna's master, this is beautiful

[@jinsoyun2601]

Dude you need to post your setlist used in miku expo 2023, it was pure fireeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[@nostraightanswer]

Hi, unfortunately I can't release the set myself due to an agreement I have with CFM, but various songs and visuals from that set should be releasing soon. Thank you!

[@mukai__]

jesus christ ive clicked on every video on your channel and EVERY song is brilliant...I hope you are spotlighted and elevated in the public consciousness one day. these songs are absolutely incredible...!!!!

[@nostraightanswer]

Aw, thank you. 🙏 I appreciate that a lot.

[@am_knuz]

4:02 PATTERN 38 CREW

[@lizane4472]

I Loves Its And The Beginning The Piano Parts Sounds Similar To Daft Punk Within But I Love That Musics Toos

[@Konekosan01]

Looove this one, one of my faves of this album!

[@Spydoys]

I love etching and sketching to this song.

[@feyradioVA]

holy clutch, this is good. so, so good. i've been blessed tonight.

[@piero7tnx]

This was very calming! Thank you for another amazing song!

[@devinwilkerson5504]

The line " When communication breaks down I feel so alone." is where I'm at in my life right now.

[@nostraightanswer]

It's "When communication fails I always feel so low"-- sorry about that tho. :

[@devinwilkerson5504]

@@nostraightanswer lol Still hits the same. Keep up the good work.

[@missjunebuggiee]

This song literally makes me happy whenever I listen to it

[@kaleeshsynth9994]

Avanna is my favorite vocaloid.

[@rizumuuun]

At 4:20 AM, this is the best notification ever! I'm so glad I didn't sleep yet. Avanna sounds hella AMAZING!!

[@ziver39]

otra nueva canción de este álbum que me llegó al corazón

[@genzhours9466]

You spoil us

[@Chris_patata]

No se imaginarían el tiempo que llevo esperando esta canción, ash, la amo. simplemente la amo.

[@chloe24603]

Here for the premiere, an amazing song! I love your work and am glad I found your channel!

[@kiro9291]

god I'm in love with all of these

[@nikaruP]

anyone else listening to this at 2:33am while playing connect 4 👁👄👁

[@incrediblenyan1.]

no but now i wish i was

[@thekid6687]

I just happened to read this at exactly 2:33 am. 😅

[@minaify]

i read this at 6:33 pm 👁👅👁

[@miadickerson9358]

literally love the album, and all these premieres, Lupin

[@Lysving]

Really enjoyed the whole process watching you make this. Already saw the stream-based in jokes in the comments, so I'm off the hook there