Honestly I was worried about Satsuki after the absolute popularity of Mesmerizer. He was a small producer, and even after winning the song contest for Project Sekai, he's still relatively unknown. Then Mesmerizer came and changed everything. Suddenly he is a big, popular producer worldwide. I can imagine how much happiness and pressure he felt, and this song literally confirms it. I am so glad this song ends in a good note. That's right, Satsuki, please make any song that you enjoy! Even if some people end up leaving, there will always be some loyal fans who stay! We'll look forward to your songs from now on!
@Dreaming-VoidАй бұрын
THIS
@FRUITCANOPYАй бұрын
Yes
@Infi-IkalАй бұрын
Couldn't agree more! Caring about what your fans want is great, but ultimately, you should create music that _you_ want to create. As a producer, there's nothing better than being true to who you are.
@everyyxy8425Ай бұрын
YES!
@kirarara1Ай бұрын
RIGHTT
@MahoganycanaryАй бұрын
I think this song is about the popularity of mesmerizer, and how 32ki doesn't want to make "new mesmerizers" forever. The lyrics seem to be talking about trends, and the line "following in the footsteps of your own success" makes it feel even more like the song is in fact about mesmerizer. i think this is a common thing for many creators too. One thing goes viral, and then it defines your existence on the internet. I think the lesson to learn from this is to let people get popular, but not call everything they make a new version of their most popular creation. EDIT: PLEASE STOP I HAVE A WIFE AND KIDS
@conia_chАй бұрын
true :( yk I was scared if he posted another music song, he won't be able to get the same fame as mesmerizer
@FNISKY36Ай бұрын
I think-
@JeprodizedArtistАй бұрын
From the lyrics it seems this song may be about pessimism? I dont remember the exact lyrics but its smth like "no matter how good you think it is ot will always be as good as trash from the other side" and it kinda proves my point
I really really like this song!! To me, it's all about 32ki's fear of peaking with Mesmerizer. Food imagery is used as a metaphor for his music, and the title, "Obsolete Meat", encapsulates his fear of "falling off" and become obsolete after Mesmerizer. The story of the music video reads to me like this: Miku and Teto start off eating small but good quality food. Things like burger, steak, and curry rice, that are substantial meals. This represents 32ki's music pre-Mesmerizer, how he was a less known producer with a small but dedicated fanbase, making music he felt proud of. Then, before the first chorus, they get a giant feast. There's lots of food here of even higher quality, and they eat it more ravenously than anything else. They can't get enough of this meal. This part represents Mesmerizer and the sudden, unexpected explosion in popularity it received. After the first chorus, Miku and Teto are stuffed from their enjoyment of the big feast. But then, they're handed another menu and asked to keep eating. They seem hesitant, and for the second verse, all the food they eat is low quality junk food. When they're given the same small but quality meals like those from the first verse, like the fried egg and the omelette rice, they react negatively and don't even touch it. Finally, they get up to leave the restaurant. This segment is 32ki's fear of his future career; he feels pressured to continue the hype from Mesmerizer, to try and replicate its success in ways he feels would be shallow and low quality. And if he tries to go back to the kinds of music he made before, nobody would actually want it or care about it. Then, they're pulled back into the restaurant by Akita Neru, who expects them to keep eating no matter what. To me, Neru in this song represents the Mesmerizer fandom that's blown largely beyond 32ki. All the "Neru is the mastermind" memes and theories that have effectively been canonized. She is the fan response to Mesmerizer, and the fans who just want more Mesmerizer and nothing else. But I think it's worth noting that 32ki doesn't seem bitter or resentful of these fans. When we next see Neru, she looks innocently happy and excited, even though Miku and Teto are reaching their limit of food. It's a small detail, but it's important to note to convey that this song isn't some kind of hate message towards Mesmerizer fans. Its success changed 32ki's life, and he's obviously grateful to everyone who made it possible. This is a song about his own perceived anxieties for what the next step after such a big song could be. And of course, it ends with Miku and Teto passing out, completely overstuffed. There's no official translation yet, so I don't want to look too closely at the lyrics, but here's a few select lines I could decipher from machine translations that help hammer this reading of the song home: "Every time a new meal is served, nostalgia wells up from somewhere It's the same move every year. That's what makes me so full." "So, for example. In a few years, if the spotlight is shining somewhere else, will you still be by my side at that time?" "We are on the extension line of fashion and fad, and decay. Before the expiration date has passed, it's quickly thrown away, and the 'next order' is placed..." "If you keep eating imitations, you'll get tired of the same taste. Soon you'll be sick of this place too, so after you've eaten as much as you like, put your hands together and say thank you for the meal." That final line makes me feel that this is ultimately a hopeful song. 32ki is going to continue making the music he wants, even if it costs him his popularity. "Put your hands together and say thank you for the meal"-- he hopes the fanbase he gained through Mesmerizer will stay, but even if they don't, he's happy that he was able to satisfy them with at least one song. All of this interpretation is subject to change once there's official English lyrics, and perhaps once I see other people's thoughts and theories as well! I just wanted to record my first thoughts. Thank you for reading!
@akikan4385Ай бұрын
My thoughts exactly! Well put!
@theair1822Ай бұрын
cool=D
@dogofchaosАй бұрын
holy shit, you summed it up so well!
@galaxyexpress1020Ай бұрын
Exactly what i thought!
@doritodorito492Ай бұрын
This is exactly what I think too and Satsuki is based for this.
people calling this song "mesmerizer 2.0" as if the song isn't about ... people only recognizing them For mesmerizer, and how they'll just be a one-hit wonder
@ARandomWolfApproachesАй бұрын
Exactly
@Myphor2003Ай бұрын
For real, bunch of children honestly.
@thegameglitcher2439Ай бұрын
You must remember that the creator made it big becaue of Mesmerizer and a lot of new fans only know them for that song. You can't expec them to magically compare this new song to something other than Mesermizer since thats all they know.
@freshicejuiceАй бұрын
@@thegameglitcher2439 Yes, it's just ironic people are seeing it almost as a sequel even though the song is about the popularity of mesmerizer, and like @gumisupremacist said, they'll just be a one hit wonder
@freshicejuiceАй бұрын
@@thegameglitcher2439 Idk if I worded it well but I hope you know what I mean
3:06 "if we eat only imitations, you'll get tired of the same taste." THAT LINE HITS SO HARDDDDD
@Aliix4589 күн бұрын
That was definitely referencing the hundreds of song covers 😂
@l31l4official79 күн бұрын
@Aliix458 frr 😭
@Dolarock2 сағат бұрын
@Aliix458 not really, it's refering artists that achieved one big success and then try to replicate the same thing over and over
@Aliix4582 сағат бұрын
@ it can be interpreted, right
@no1ryomafan585Ай бұрын
There is something incredibly poetic about everyone meming to hell and back that Neru was the one behind mesmerizer and the creator of the song was very aware of this and decided to make a new song where she’s pulling the strings. And now I’m going to imagine this song is the prequel to it as Neru just used borderline kidnapping and controlling tactics before switching to hypnosis.
@PsydkikАй бұрын
I'm impatiently waiting for the translation.also there's definitely echoes of Mesmerizer here
@impetuouswindsАй бұрын
@@Psydkik i think that was intentional! i ran the lyrics through google translate and the producer seems to be feeling pressured by the expectations set by how mesmerizer exploded in popularity faster than almost every other vocaloid song to date. i think they feel like everyone just wants more mesmerizer from them, and they also comment on how quickly trends change, as well as how people consume media without really understanding it.
@princesstt9778Ай бұрын
Definitely got Mesmerizer vibes with this song.
@Dreaming-VoidАй бұрын
@@impetuouswinds After I listened to Mesmerizer, I got curious on what other songs Satsuki made. At the time of scrolling through their videos, I realized that they havent posted any new songs for a while.. that being 5 months. I was kinda getting worried about their well being, because well... having something you made gain that much attention in such a short period of time must be somewhat frightening and would probably put a ton of pressure on you.. Im glad Satsukis back, but I really hope they're doing okay after that giant explosion of popularity ':D
@VkzizАй бұрын
Especially when neru’s eyes turned into the very own identical mesmerized sparkle shaped one!
@pocketmikuАй бұрын
wow I seriously love the expressions and drawings of miku and teto when they are stuffed, especially the final part when they fall to the floor!! I also love the way the music subtly breaks down around Neru's section!!! All the comments I've read seem to be talking about the pressure of Mesmerizer, and while I'll have to wait for a translation of the lyrics, I really feel like the music video portrays those feelings so well
@durpydoo2555Ай бұрын
you can get a rough translation of the lyrics by using youtube's automatic translation on the pinned comment
@LittleMissLexyАй бұрын
OMG HI POCKET MIKU !!!
@moonzikokoАй бұрын
POCKET MIKUUU!!!!!!
@RosetintedwaterАй бұрын
What about cc? I had cc yesterday as well. (Subtitles?)
@LittleMissLexyАй бұрын
@Rosetintedwater pocket miku's comment was made before they had subtitles
@BrimThe6thАй бұрын
Rewatching and understanding the lyrics carefully, I wonder if it's how Satsuki feels after getting overly popular after one song. “Please release a new song soon.", “It's like the new mesmerizer!" I really like it because seeing other people commenting things like that and treating the creators like slow processed food makes me wonder how they would feel reading that and getting overwhelmed by popularity and fear of losing reputation (2:59) I respect them for being open and expressing themselves through their music. Please do whatever you want and make sure to enjoy your life without stress.❤
@synthwave-arcadeАй бұрын
i interpret it the same exact way!! and especially people seeing mesmerizer over the rest of their music, being like 'no matter how much thought i put in my music, people are just going to think/talk about mesmerizer over the rest of my work'
@looberdooberАй бұрын
I really hope that they might feel free to return to their older style of song soon, I enjoyed it a lot. Edit: That being said, though, I really liked this song. I hope it doesn't get run into the ground by people theorizing about the "lore" instead of actually seeming to care about what the song is trying to say.
@AsukaTheLastResortАй бұрын
Very good point. As soon as the song released, I looked on the subreddit and saw the initial impressions of the many "people," which were usually them saying that it's just another version of Mesmerizer or just kept comparing it to Mesmerizer. Which can't be helped, I guess.
@NguyenHuuTrung_Ай бұрын
@@looberdoober Their older style, correct ? I also enjoy them as well, I can see why Mesmerizer exploded with all the shock values, extremely fast-paced rhythm along with information overload with dark undertones. But personally I prefer none of that, take away the shock and mysteries and to me, Mesmerizer sound just...okay. Not great, just okay as a song. This song though, Please tell me something, between this and Mesmeriser, which do you prefer more ? Ignoring lores and meanings, which do you personally think is the better song musically and melodically ?
@thehelpfulshadow919Ай бұрын
@@NguyenHuuTrung_Both songs are great but I prefer Mesmerizer. I originally listened to the song while driving while listening to Teto songs on autoplay so I had no idea of the visuals or lore in the song but I still fell in love with it. I like songs with speed and energy.
@KatAstrophicPieces3 күн бұрын
I’m honestly so stoked for future songs. I love Circus Panic, and realizing you are the same artist from Mesmerizer was mindblowing! I’m definitely keeping up with your music. Make whatever you please! An idea that came from jackfilms: those who want the same stuff are not real fans. Those who continue to support through changes, or even gain from changes, is the community you want to keep.
@boomfanfic-a-latta8996Ай бұрын
I don’t know what any of the lyrics mean but I can tell this is extremely relatable as an artist Also the sheer shock of Akita Neru showing up for real
@diaqualloАй бұрын
Real
@sodapopworks550Ай бұрын
they heard the memes of mesmerizer 😂😂
@PentagramIndustriesАй бұрын
The lyrics address the producer's fears of being a one hit wonder since people only recognize the producer for making Mesmerizer and not the other Vocaloid projects he's worked on.
@boomfanfic-a-latta8996Ай бұрын
@@PentagramIndustries Well I know I’m not gonna only see them for Mesmerizer, especially after this banger
@PancakesTsukiАй бұрын
FINALLY THE YELLOW ONE THEY DIDNT FORGET NERU!!! 💛💛💛
I hope satsuki could take a break, whatever they release, or not, wether it's a dark song, upbeat one, or a shitpost, I hope they get the freedom to do what they wish to do.
@HIMAJIN613Ай бұрын
つまり曲の中で休みを求めている?
@USAnobananaАй бұрын
1:09 サツキさんの気持ち(多分)
@nero-de7eyАй бұрын
@@USAnobanana自分もそう思った。
@HiroSan_at_HowdyКүн бұрын
激しさと落ち着きが混ざったような曲の構成と激重重低音で耳が最高に気持ち良い曲で好き
@神谷恵梨-w9zАй бұрын
3:06 どこかで飛んでいくフランスパン好き
@theair1822Ай бұрын
If you see a French bread flying past you, it's from this video=D
@castar5932Ай бұрын
ほんとだ!気づかんかった…!w
@やどん-m4uАй бұрын
そしてどこからか飛んでくるネギ
@nubbdzE29 күн бұрын
Gotta love how everyone is trying to find Mesmerizer references in a song that mocks how Mesmerizer will be the "only song" that 32ki is known for. The first lyrics literally say "After only a *single* dish, suddenly the *rest* we were treated with *were three stars"*
@hoshiworks_aster26 күн бұрын
There’s even a lost media AU version of this song now. 💀 I didn’t watch it but it showed up in my recommended recently and my first thought was “Wow, looks like someone missed the point”.
@danino.the.filipino26 күн бұрын
@@hoshiworks_aster STOP REALLY
@otomachi_una_world_domination21 күн бұрын
There's also one a noticed: "If we eat only limitations, you'll get tired of the same taste" it shows that 32ki is trapped, or feels trapped, like the lyric you spotted, it means that after peak, everything else will be ignored, and this lyric that i quoted means that if he tries to copy mesmerizer everytime he makes a new song people will get tired and abandon him
you can clearly taste Satsuki's fear of expiring, but WOW this song is good. I don't think 32ki will necessarily have to worry about that for this one...
@TodiTodayАй бұрын
What do you mean by fear of expiring? Sorry for my ignorance but I'm also really curious :o Edit: thank you for your answers :)
@peradronnarkthon1216Ай бұрын
What do you mean by fear of expiring?
@skullydrawsАй бұрын
@@TodiToday probably means the fear of death
@nobCdTАй бұрын
Since the last one (mesmerizer) blew up HARD, he has fear of being expired by the community by releasing a mid song
@phantomfantasy985Ай бұрын
@TodiToday It's about fear of "expiring" out of popularity.
This song is amazing and I can relate so much to the message of the fear of being a one-hit-wonder, I want to persue art as my career, but I have this constant fear that I will get popular for a single work and never be known for anything else, and the fact that people are only comparing this song to mesmerizer is heartbreaking. I immediately turned on English subtitles to make sure I was getting in the entire message of the song (which it seems that almost no English speaker on the Internet did), the music and lyrics are nothing like Mesmerizer, people just see Miku and Teto in employee uniforms and side-by-side dancing and think "Oh, Mezmerizer rip-off." And never look up the lyrics. Keep doing what you do best, buddy, I love your music! 🫶
@PinkCat4xАй бұрын
I also turned on subtitles before watching it and after reading the comments I understand the message, its pretty cool and I'm glad 32ki ends on a happy note :3
@Vileplume8729 күн бұрын
Glad more peeps get the message, gonna binge this guy's songs now
@RandomGoldieStuff27 күн бұрын
Omg yes, I feel the same way you do! I’ve been drawing for almost 6 years now, and am thinking of getting into music, and I have the exact same worries… I don’t wanna be known for just one thing, I don’t wanna blow up and then get completely forgotten a few months later, I just wanna make art and enjoy it and not have to worry about that kinda thing
i just wanna highlight Teto’s outfit for a second- it mirrors her SV design very well. I know that anyone with more than 4 brain cells have figured that out, but i just wanted to write about it for a second.
the tired look on Miku's and Teto's eyes really gives out the meaning of the video(at least what I get) of how running of your our success can (and will) lead to a tiring down fall
This video has multiple things that make me REALLY happy. The biggest things being leeks and Neru. I see Miku being paired with leeks less and less, even though it used to be her character item and a really big part of her... and I also haven't seen Neru in YEARS! It feels like, for a while, Vocaloid was seemingly starting to get stripped of fan creations like these. Like, you know... when did you last see Tako Luka? Larval Rin? Hachune Miku? Road Rollers? Idk, maybe that's just me, but I've been feeling like these things have started to go away.
@RosetintedwaterАй бұрын
It is. So it's nice to see them every once in a while.