One Of The Good Ones // Jazz Emu

[@JazzEmu]

My precious Fabergé Eggies, I'm doing some live shows in London, come and regard me: My full Solo Show at The Soho Theatre ("A work of genius" ☆☆☆☆☆ The Telegraph): sohotheatre.com/shows/jazz-emu-you-shouldnt-have/ Jazz Emu's Pleasure Garden - A work-in-progress live band show: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jazz-emus-pleasure-garden-tickets-449551168647

[@themonsterjack]

this is one of my favs on this album :)

[@magmacookie5811]

Eggies. Wooooooo000000000OOOOOOOOOOO

[@powderbear3860]

I love the layers in ya music. It makes me laugh and can still be such a banger. The ending took me off guard but in a good way. It sounded so awesome.

[@ninjaman7775]

will you ever tour the US?

[@themonsterjack]

@@ninjaman7775 or Canada...

[@giulia1603]

“I’m a walking red flag but I’m wearing a pride one” lmaooo that was smooth

[@Sqwidiot]

"but if someone implies that I'm gay I will fight them RIGHT NOW" 😂

[@ambrar12]

but it doesn't rhyme?

[@chanciels]

​@@ambrar12he rhymed tight with pride

[@bokkibear]

Love how the shot of JE reading "How to Listen" is actually a reversed shot of him throwing the book away....

[@Little_Miss_Limerence]

I still can't believe Jazz isn't more popular with how amazing his music is, I mean the cinematography and visuals are spectacular 😭 you deserve more attention Jazz 😭

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

It’s getting there. He jumped from 100K this summer to just hitting over 200K in a few months’ time

[@kenha_]

Yeah! I discovered him around a month ago and I got angry because of the relatively small amount of subs he has compared to the amazing quality of his videos. This shows how much playing into the algorithm actually matters if you want to grow...

[@JazzEmu]

I am really only half to blame, the other half is down to the machinations of esteemed Wizard In My Bedroom Closet, Hunter Allen

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

@@JazzEmu Hunter is the GOAT

[@Little_Miss_Limerence]

@@JazzEmu ack! Oh. My. Emu 😳 he commenteth

[@f.foster2099]

This is soo relatable. I hate it when I tell girls I'm broken only for them to obsess over me and chop my head off its happened twice so far.

[@typicalwitch]

Yeah, I gotta stop doing that...

[@alexicon2006]

Yeah bruh same. Hate it when that happens. Truly the worst frfr

[@GazB85]

Yeah, being beheaded, especially twice, isn’t great.

[@birchwood5889]

Damn… you too?

[@yourmomrespectfully1574]

Don't you hate it when your head gets cut off?

[@pokemonique92]

The two faceless groups at the end... one that puts him on a pedestal, ignoring every flaw and treating him like a god, and the other tearing into him like he's the worst person to have ever existed... I've seen it countless times before with fanbases. So many people that have to sort everything into black and white. A "good one" or a "bad one." Brilliant display.

[@Ungantor]

Yeah, you're a saint until you don't fit the exact mold. Jazz Emu somehow managed to be hilarious and poignant at the same time, what the heck...

[@valiantknight6364]

I really like how the people in black had a lot more parts where only they were showing, like it wasn't About jazz, it was about them. But the 'good' group still got one section where jazz wasn't there, where they were still in your face, kind of showing how even their 'good' opinion is about them, and could turn to malice at the drop of a hat. And as well how Jazz always looked confused and concerned, and there was one point where he was directly in the center of an eye. Not the most subtle metaphor, but still poignant. There's also a part where they're tearing him apart where he tries to leave, and they yank him back, but most importantly they yank him back Onto The Throne, onto the pedestal, like he can't escape the Glorification and Demonization just by getting out of the spotlight, because they'll keep dragging him back just to tear him to bits.

[@Selvunwindful]

Oh my god, I never realized the costume changes were significant. THANK YOU

[@tweenytwinkies]

Harry styles-

[@Batsquid_]

I got a different meaning, specifically following the lyrics - basically got the sense that Jazz was calling out guys like the one he depicts here, essentially posers. Specifically here, its the sort of guy who, whether he’s genuine about his facade or not, does not genuinely fit with the model of masculinity that is idealized in the group he wants to fit in with. Faux allyship when he’s still ignoring women or aggressively insecure about his own sexuality, etc - and come the throne scene, we see the faceless masses, whether they’re his impressions of others, or more of a representation of online spaces and the like, we get to see the people who’ve bought into the charade and obsess over having found “one of the good ones”, and we see the others in black, whether cynics online or a representation of Jazz’ character’s insecurity, tearing him apart, calling him out. “Fuck your little show, we know that you’re faking it; yes, we’re all impressed, now fit to the labelling.” I tend to think the latter scene is more internal, calling for introspection that people either need to be honest with themselves, or model their ACTUAL behavior with whatever they’re trying to emulate, not just make half measures to try to score with a crowd by lying.

[@valiantknight6364]

I love that he doesn't look any less uncomfortable and confused with the praise than with the scorn. It's all objectifying, even if one is more painful they're both unpleasant. And then the end while the credits roll, with the clapping at the audience like he's giving us a taste of our own medicine while also presumably genuinely using it to thank his patreons. Good stuff.

[@mosesbejon6660]

Also, the person who claps is one of the person who tore "Harry Styles" - or whoever he's making fun of in the initial part of the song - apart. Of course they would praise the creation of a piece of content that makes fun of him, like this video would've been if Jazz emu hadn't changed his mind about what he was creating. So him clapping at the end is deeply meaningful. A dystopian internet where the worshipers and the haters switch almost robotically, one who was previously tearing "Harry Styles" limb from limb is now the worshipper of the piece that humiliates him and is just as pleasant as those who worshipped "Harry Styles".

[@Millticker]

@@mosesbejon6660 that's just twitter, or just generally bad parts of the internet.

[@KangarooKommando]

@@mosesbejon6660 Alright... I have no idea who you're referring to so I did some casual googling and searched for things between 20 to 8 months ago when you left this comment. I mostly got Billy Porter, and some other person called Bad Bunny. Neither of them seem right, so here I am in the KZbin comments. Please enlighten me!

[@Fusseliko]

@@KangarooKommando Harry Styles? The famous musician?

[@sorio99]

It’s rare to see either a music video or a song which shifts this dramatically and suddenly, and oh my god does it work. It supports the argument of the first sequence, but it also directly refuted it. This is genuinely amazing.

[@eeeh9693]

Nmixx

[@TheOddInfluencer]

I love how it starts off silly then it turns into the creepiest music video I’ve seen.

[@Sleepy12ftPanda]

LYRICS The modern masculine Repressed, aggressive, desensitized Me, I'm not like him Respectful, gentle, check my Styles Granny necklace upon my neck? Check One dangly earring from Tibet? Yes Fingernail paint, I guess There's no question I must be one of the good ones (Come and fix me girl, I'm so broken) I must be one of the good ones (Stay away from me girl, I'm unfixable) Allyship is all About listening to women's thoughts And I can tell you all About that over a drink at yours How could I be The Bad Guy? My trousers are tight Yes I'm a walking red flag, but I'm wearing a Pride one But if someone implies that I'm gay I will fight them, right now I must be one of the good ones (Yes I'm sensitive, but in a way that Makes me extremely physically strong) I must be one of the good ones (My t-shirt? Oh it says "This is what a Feminist looks like". Yes it's pointing at me) Putting on a dress that's so freaking brave of ya OMG obsessed with that cute behaviour Never had to stress it might lead to danger yeah You are the saviour, you are the saviour (He must be one of good ones) Do the right thing, admit that you're faking it Fucking little shit go fix your behaviour Yes we know best so fit to the labelling Fit to the labelling Fit to the labelling (We must be some of the good ones) Putting on a dress that's so freaking brave of ya OMG obsessed with that cute behaviour Never had to stress it might lead to danger yeah You are the saviour, you are the saviour (He must be one of good ones) Do the right thing, admit that you're faking it Fucking little shit go fix your behaviour Yes we know best so fit to the labelling Fit to the labelling Fit to the labelling (We must be some of the good ones)

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

Also could be Do the right thing, admit that you’re faking it Fuck your little show, go fix your behavior Yes, we’re all impressed, so fit to the labeling Fit to the labeling Fit to the labeling

[@Sleepy12ftPanda]

@@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx tru

[@tsawy6]

@@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx Jazz has the lyrics up on the bandcamp

[@captainhuman]

I know it doesn’t make as much sense in context but “the labeling” sounded a lot like “beheading” to me on the first few viewings, which is… fitting

[@bigfishenjoyer]

do you guys know what phrase they repeat at the end?

[@FreggFaerie]

It's very rare that a music video actually adds to a song for me, usually they take away from my experience, but your stuff? It's only adds. Very well done 🙏

[@choronos]

You might check out the work of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Their music videos ALWAYS elevate the experience of the music for me. I recommend you start with "Iron Lung" first, the visuals in the video are amazing, and the song itself its a roller coaster.

[@noodle3218]

Sophia: I so agree!! His music videos are stellar! If you haven’t seen the music video for “potato”, I highly recommend. The song itself is hilarious though some of his others I love more (he has set the bar pretty high), but the visuals for Potato live happily rent-free in my brain

[@billyusher4907]

​@@choronos Man, King Gizzard and Jazz Emu make up the vast majority of the music I listen to

[@kevinwillems8720]

Go look up the music video for Routine by Steven Wilson.

[@toasterenthusiast8023]

It's cool how much my understanding of the end of the song was elevated by the music video. Major props the entire album is a joy to listen to.

[@pyramear5414]

I didn't get it. I couldn't understand the lyrics once the captions went away. Why did they kill him while he was on the throne after miming worshiping him?

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

@@pyramear5414 because he’s a phony, pretending to be an ally

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

@@pyramear5414 also, someone posted lyrics in the comments

[@tsawy6]

@@pyramear5414 I think it's the contrasting emotions that Jazz felt as he wrote the song. The character sucks, this is true. Playing into liberal tropes without caring or believing purely as a means to attract dates and popularity is shitty. Hence the bitingly sarcastic worship "You are the saviour, you are the saviour". Simultaneously, it's very easy for us to sit here and dunk on a caricature we've created for the purpose, and the way we sit down and say "this guy sucks, I know how people should really act", even "this guy isn't one of the good ones, unlike me" is a moment of profound ego. The tearing down of others is a tendency that's almost violent in its ways.

[@dsamuel2116]

@@tsawy6 t h a n k y o u

[@Amon26]

You pulled off this mood gearshift flawlessly. It starts off goofy and sarcastic, then becomes abrupt. soberingly confrontational and leaves the listener unresolved. You wear this well. Don't be afraid to try it out more.

[@TorremThonius]

Jazz Emu is this generation’s David Bowie, Tom Lehrer, and Franz Liszt all in one chic frame. One of the BEST ones.

[@Spartan300001]

Yeah, that about nails it, actually. Way more than how people try and bill Harry Styles as something transgressive. He's actually weird looking, very talented, and incredible with what he does with a great sense of humor to it. Incredible song.

[@zigfaust]

You're forgetting Tom Jones and Jamiroquai.

[@qopwow9125]

This one of the BEST comments

[@dylanashcroft890]

Why would you say Franz Liszt?

[@somethingcreativeprobably5160]

He's like Dallon Weekes started doing Bo Burnham's act

[@BenjaminRodriguezReyes]

Jazz Emu is definitely one of the good ones

[@aclaymushroomwithaberet7084]

agreed

[@uhjn]

aye

[@marietailor3100]

I… Umm… But like… the video…? You know what? Never mind. I’m out.

[@acloseuppictureofacat]

I liked this song as a parody of these types, but the deluge of musical and emotional hit at the transition point in the song was almost overwhelmingly palpable. It's a rare talent that can make me audibly laugh at a track and then transition it into a true banger. If and when you play this live, I would like to request that, occasionally, you turn the second half into a bigger jam portion and get really wild with it. I'm so floored by the talent on display here, Hunter's definitely included.

[@Bubdiddly]

This is one of the most chilling music videos i've ever seen, the part where they start to worship and the tranceyness of the music is just a phenomenal vibe

[@sophiaredwood5825]

It IS, the moment that part hit my jaw fell and I felt such a rush

[@buggy-boy]

that part gave me chills

[@luman_mp4674]

Honey wake up, Jazz Emu uploaded a new video

[@RKC33]

No she would already be up

[@sophiaredwood5825]

If she slept through Jazz Emu she’s not a real one (Now ignore my being two weeks late to this video because KZbin never notified me 🥲🥲🥲)

[@RKC33]

@@sophiaredwood5825 rip

[@RKC33]

@@sophiaredwood5825 🪦

[@headtroma325]

Wanted to make a funny comment but legitimately overwhelmed at how hard this track ended up going at the end. Goosebumps.

[@MrHughtube99]

Holy shit, that bit from 1:32 is like unironically really fuckn good??? I can already tell I'm gunna keep listening to this song over and over again like damn, Mr Jazz, please please please do more songs in this style as I absolutely love it

[@nootdraws]

I love the lines “allyship is all / about listening to women’s thoughts / and I can tell you all / about that over a drink at yours.” Because it’s such a real depiction of how the ‘good ones’ will act when it comes to feminism. Using it as a method to try and seduce women, explaining to women how to be an ally, the way they will talk over women. There’s just so many layers there. The whole song slaps, but I think that verse is just superb and really mirrors real life experiences I’ve had with men like that. Fantastic work Mr. Emu 🎉

[@Kortemaki]

Here's my analysis, which may be incomplete but is what I took away from the piece. I definitely didn't intend to write an essay here but I was motivated to dig into this so let's gooo: First, the tone during the verses provides the most direct message, in that the main character is written as an antihero who performs gender nonconformity as a way to dismantle toxic masculinity. His behavior is appropriative and hypocritical and the lyrics are very sarcastic in his self-descriptions as "a walking red flag" or someone who will "tell you all about" how to listen. We are not meant to love this character, but we are meant to understand him as someone who "we all know" or perhaps see aspects of within ourselves. The masked figures and their distorted chorus in contrast represent the mixed bag of social responses that one might encounter when being perceived as a cis ally engaging with gender nonconformity, from validation and worship to offense and gender policing. A cis man "putting on a dress" can lead to many different responses and this is reflected in the cacophony of the chorus. The protagonist's behavior is definitely misguided and can be analyzed as harmful even without seeing exactly how he uses or abuses his social capital. However, in his own interpretation, he *is* "one of the good ones." Specifically, he is doing his best to model progressive masculinity, and thus his problematic behavior is a result of a lack of self awareness or critical analysis, probably both. The masked figures overlook aspects of this identity in ways that make it impossible for the well-intentioned but misguided protagonist to grow; either by ignoring his questionable behaviors to idolize him as "the saviour"; or ignoring his good intentions and ostensible open-mindedness to tear him apart as someone who is "faking it" and should "stick to the labeling". The echos of "we must be some of the good ones" further tie these figures to the antihero as people who are sticking up for what they believe is right in the gender space, even if they too may display unexamined violent behaviors. The final motif of the decapitated protagonist evokes a sense that these paradoxical "good ones" don't last long once they find their way into the public eye. This could be because they learn to analyze their toxic behavior and stop causing harm, but this interpretation isn't fully supported by the metaphor. More likely it is intended to represent a social death: either cancellation from liberal circles in response to categorically toxic behaviors or the perceived threat thereof; or ostracism by conservative circles on the basis of gender nonconformity itself; and perhaps a combination of both. The confusion in the man's face as the masked figures run their fingers across his body is consistent with the interpretation that they are reading whatever they want into his gender performance, and in doing so killing any hope there is of these "good ones" establishing a defined model for positive masculinity. The "good one" Jazz portrays here is not a hero or someone to emulate, but is a nuanced personification of the complicated relationship many progressive cis men have with their gender identity in a world that is full of outdated and problematic models for masculinity that don't provide positive guidance for cis men. I haven't read it yet but I'm planning to read Richard Reeves "Of Boys and Men" which digs into how this is playing out societally in either America or the UK, I forget which. Anyway if you read through all of this I hope it helped you get more out of this rad music video!!!! Great thought provoking track and very evocative visuals and dance.

[@Kenfren]

He's a male feminist, he's just trying to hide and deal with the fact that he's a massive sex pest

[@hoonteri1760]

i interpreted it as a representation of toxic straight men feigning allyship and being progressive while in reality being just that, a toxic pretender. men like these are incredibly common rn, especially in the arts.

[@Aeiouaaaaaaaaa]

@@hoonteri1760I think that’s partly what the song is about, esp in the first half. I think the second half is when the music then calls our behavior as viewers into question as well. Why are we so quick to worship or demonize this kind of guy, and why is that judgement based on whatever strawman of him we find convenient for us, rather than the person’s actions and intent on their own terms? OP’s comment explained it better than I could, but I think it challenges our supposed moral superiority when we tear down cis men who practice gender nonconformity as “toxic fakes”. Sure, sometimes that is all it is, but I think in plenty of cases there’s a lot more going on than we’re usually willing to understand.

[@AuraSparks]

This comment thread gets it.

[@ambiguoussarcasm]

I love your brain, so fucking big

[@ratssstick]

This is SO good the lyrics, we all know this type of guy

[@ratssstick]

And the video? Perfect Halloween release

[@narlygamer4282]

This is one of the best things Jazz Emu has put out. The backing during the bass drop talking about fixing him is amazing, the vocals are great as always, the butt is on point, the video feels like the song was made for it, and the idea of the pick me getting exactly what they want is great!

[@camerons241]

God DAMN that is good. The music video added so much to the song that it's hard to put into most human languages (and I unfortunately don't know the few languages that could verbalize the extremely high quality of this video). Thank you for the incredible experience here.

[@jannik-x]

Ok, but this song actually is one of the good ones 👑👑

[@Bagofnowt]

If Jazz Emu had the budget and time to release an album a week with music videos for every song, the world would be a fair and just place

[@danielalegriasallo5551]

The burnout tho.

[@GazB85]

They’d not be as good cause he’d have to rush a lot of them.

[@host.]

Just binge-watched the entire channel in one sitting. Now what... Brilliant humor, music, cinematography and silky smooth moves. Bravo.

[@jazzillion8356]

kzbin.info/aero/PL9DtRAIBde6csqQOCAxgii_cHT3LSDYxr

[@RectPropagation]

Wow, the latter half takes a TURN! I'm guessing the timing for Halloween was on purpose? Excellent work as always.

[@CatsWithKnives777]

Honestly..you managed to create a visual masterpiece.

[@JakeTahoeMusic]

It's seriously a crime that this doesn't have millions of views! Amazing how he can go from comedic to thought provoking so quickly, I loved the turn at the end. Brilliant as always 👏

[@otvmonteiro1743]

Greetings Archie! Just wanted to tell you how well appreciated some of your less known songs are. For instance I absolutely love Hummingbird and Elaine

[@rubenerikzen472]

Hummingbird has such a beautiful melody. The song just flows through your ears

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

@@rubenerikzen472 I’ve cried to Hummingbird so many times. It’s so beautiful

[@SplendidFellow]

My favorite is Get It Right... I've listened to it at least a thousand times

[@Aeiouaaaaaaaaa]

Hummingbird is beautiful! You Would Never and Allergic have also been on repeat for me

[@anna-fleurfarnsworth104]

I hope everybody here has listened to his new album with the excellent premiere of Everlight

[@martag825]

For once, youtube shorts algorithm did something good for me! It was the pineapple short video, then I checked your channel for more and man, what a treat!

[@commandrogyne]

Obsessed with the motif at around 2:30, i could not tell you if it was distorted vocals, an electric guitar, or something else, but its so catchy and adds SO much to the impact of the end for me. Its like a siren and a scream and a horn all in one, im so intruiged at how much one thing adds to the song, damn

[@MrVonTouchdown]

The breakdown in this song is to die for. Just... SO GOOD!

[@sophiaredwood5825]

Like someone else here said, I usually don’t normally watch/like music videos because they take away from the song or don’t really serve any purpose. But this??? Oh my goodness, the visuals are so gloriously striking and well-made. And then when it all crescendos the video delivers such a chilling narrative and UGH I’m so grateful. I feel like I’ve stumbled on an undeserved gift. The only probably with binge listening to this song on Spotify is that I won’t be able to watch this video over and over, hahaha. Also, as an aspiring songwriter, this song/video certainly pushed me from being enthralled by your content to really, really wanting to be like you someday. The way you orchestrated such deep themes so intelligently has captured my heart. Of course the song’s also such a banger. I almost feel indebted to you for having the privilege of enjoying such thought-provoking, high-quality content for free. As an enjoyer of the content you create, thank you for creating content.

[@TheSmallOne66]

I love that it starts off normal but then gets super in depth of how this world is obsessive whether it's loving or hating something. And how you can never please everyone and also it shows having a big ego in a very interesting way. I love it.

[@rogersharp1650]

You are a truly musical genius, sweet longnecked bird man. I wish endless fame and fortune for you. You deserve it.

[@shartnitazodkeesian4018]

I thought I wasn't gonna like this one. But then I did.

[@glennwatts6643]

I would like to thank you, Mr. Emu, not only for gracing my ears and eyes with this spectacle of a music video, but also for your excellent live show you delivered in San Diego earlier in the year. If you ever come here again, you'll definitely see my face in the crowd.

[@cadanceisfine]

The last third of this song is so banging and a really cool new direction for you

[@TiernanWilkinson]

You can call it social commentary, you can call it comedic even, but this is a straight-up fucking BANGER

[@kerhaidet]

Such an amazing video such an amazing song!! You might even say that of all the videos, it's one of the good ones. Hahahaha I'm so funny sometimes, I ceack myself up.

[@lilkujo]

Part of me is flabbergasted at the fact that these videos don't have 100's of thousands of views but the other part is more sad that all these folks are missing out on such amazing artistry.

[@GlitchHub]

Genuinely spectacular. Everything about this from the music to the cinematography told a great story that said a lot whilst simultaneously saying nothing at all.

[@seanvalentinus]

Dang dude. You are genuinely funny, which is not easy to be, but really loved that this one was a bit more raw. Would enjoy hearing more in the same vein.

[@samcandles]

I agree so hard, this is probably my favorite song of his and even though everything he makes is a banger I really want more like this specifically

[@beans9288]

It’s been a month and this is CRIMINALLY underrated. Quickly become one of my favourite songs. Love ya man.

[@takeOnlyGreatness]

This is geuinely my favourite song of yours, this is just such a solid track - so much diversity but thematic consistency. Dark and humorous as well, fantastic man

[@xelatronic]

man jazz's works are like nothing else. im so glad he's been able to build up a community and a group of collaborators to make all this possible, it's unbelievable that this is only the start.

[@TooTavishB3D]

I was absolutely not prepared for how hard the song was going to go at 1:32

[@Agrimma69]

1:32 This just so I can listen to this part of the song over and over.

[@lillalachrimae]

This is absolutely incredible and so painfully accurate

[@stitthappens]

Jazz… you have become my favorite artist in such a short amount of time

[@TenaciousDuane]

I had the same thing happen once I discovered him when seeing his name in a TWRP concert I bought tickets to. Had never heard of the name so I decided to search it up, and my gosh that was the best thing I ever did.

[@marcelomartinsfiorelli2799]

Wow, that was actually great criticism, and very deep. Well done, wasn't expecting that

[@quadling3521]

Oh damn that part that plays over the people with the mask is like… hit pop song worthy, it’s great.

[@itwasidio1736]

Damn, this is a pretty strong critique for such a banger of a song. Normally I don't like serious philosophical meaning in music pieces, but you managed to pull it off quite well. I'm happy to say that it's been three years since I have displayed ANY of the traits listed in this here music video and will keep my understanding of myself in a neutral regard, approaching my own beliefs on gender in a productive manner without being socially condescending towards the people affected by them, but also realizing the humanity in all of us means that yes, there will be people that naturally disagree with me. Also, I've become considerably more attracted to "traditionally masculine" men as well, so I'm getting a variety pack of dating, too.

[@ParagonAffifnity]

Dear lord, the production quality is through the roof! Absolutely flawless as always

[@Reyoso]

holy fuck that switch to ending got intense, love it!!

[@WittySomething]

Between this and the cover of Let's Dance (and some of his other works), it's clear Musical Aggressive Dinosaur Bird can do serious things as well as comedic ones. I love the comedy but the serous stuff is super good too when we get it.

[@MonsieurChevron]

that beat change at 0:21 slaps incredibly hard

[@themonsterjack]

I personally liked the strange and more unique beat at the beginning. It's why I used to listen to this song

[@smurdd]

I do wish the last part had the lyrics on screen like the rest, I had a hard time understanding what was being said.

[@Tyrannosaurus_Wrexx]

There’s no lyrics in the vid (for the last part) because some of them can be interpreted in different ways. Someone posted lyrics here in the comments, and they’re slightly different from what’s on Apple Music

[@Suzanne4415]

Yeah, especially since it's hinted in the description + video that it's kinda important. Maybe there's a thought behind it but I love the ppl who typed them out in the comments (the way they heard them at least)!

[@radiofloyd2359]

Very late to the discussion, but I think there's a point to be made with the fact that often times the praise and the hate bleed into each other so thoroughly that all that's left is noise.

[@cessnacitation-x]

I'm loving the songs Jazz, can't wait for more to come out, and the show looks amazing.

[@scy7044]

I... wow. This was incredible! Loved the first half, totally didn't expect the second half. I adore the vibes

[@bepisenjoyer]

He is absolutely stunning like always

[@hugoleonardoamaral586]

That was incredibly clever, funny and musically impecable. Very well done!

[@dandylionwine]

I've been looking for this MV since the album release, and your Styles of video really brings it to another level. Very well done. Cheers, Mr. Emu.

[@izzyLewis_]

Actual fire song right here

[@sullendragon8900]

i am living for the granny necklace. perfect ✨

[@disgusted7187]

One of my favorite songs in the whole album!! Love the video, keep up the amazing work!

[@5Dukeboy]

I know I'm sounding like a broken record, but I really like the tonal shift halfway through. It gave me goosebumps watching the change. I love your work Emu and look forward to more.

[@panoramicprism]

I'm usually amused... emuzed... then... this happened and I'm moved. Whoa!

[@שלובבאי]

Not often that I immediately watch a music video again to take in more of it.

[@UnderGame]

Why are you so underrated? Simply spectacular as always.

[@adridoesthings]

i was visualizing a music video for this song literally a week ago n i'm so happy there is a video now !! love you jazz emu

[@ateenofnoculture5767]

Everything in this music video is off the charts amazing

[@illegalmemes4554]

As a PoC I was a little reluctant to click a video titled one of the good ones, but shame on me for thinking that way haha. Great and funny video as always! Love your channel!

[@Aeiouaaaaaaaaa]

Understandable why you’d hesitate, but I agree. This is one of his best videos imo - musically, visually and lyrically

[@Queer_Nerd_For_Human_Justice]

Honestly, nothing wrong with that, glad you enjoyed ^^

[@benkeyes9746]

Your London show at The Garage was absolutely amazing! Had friends come all the way from The Netherlands just to come and see you. Absolutely the coolest nerd!

[@jwwatches]

Really loving the calling out that, even if you fit the trends and claim to be an ally, if you act like a jerk on the inside and don't work on yourself, none of it actually means much. You'll be torn apart by the people who hate you for presenting in a way they think is terrible, left by those who trusted you to be better, and realize that there's nothing left but your insecurities when you haven't tried to invest in becoming a better person. The lyrics about the LGBTQ community hit pretty hard, ESPECIALLY the line of "Putting on a dress that's so freaking brave of ya OMG obsessed with that cute behaviour Never had to stress it might lead to danger yeah" I'm a queer person who wants to fall into an androgynous category but can't because it actually might cause me danger and death. But there are others who "fit the label" being not only allowed to be androgynous, but praised for it as they use it for the sole purpose to try to climb the social ladder, and it makes makes that line hit SUPER hard. Thank you for this incredible masterpiece of work. It's self aware, well choreographed, wonderfully done, and all around a fantastic piece of art.

[@Ewr42]

I'm pretty sure that besides mocking the "so-called-allies", it also shows how those who criticize them are themselves thinking higher of themselves as if they were better and knew best bc of course there are men faking it to hook up with feminists, but not everyone that fits that label is faking it and some do it because it is in the grey area where you can still argue that you're masculine/a man and yet be a little bit more free to express your gender identity, which helps closeted enbys like me idk, I'd love to hear what you have to say about what I just said this song also gives me Verbatim-Mother Mother vibes as in the struggle between different gender expressions of cismen, from kinda-queer to a perfect fit to the label, idk

[@shakeitoff1000]

0:35 is that the stone-wall area from Vibe It Out? A key piece of architecture from the Jazz emu cinematic universe

[@redskeletonart238]

Awesome video! For some reason I didn’t remember that this was on Digital Spool but it brought the song more to my attention. It’s really good!

[@lenaslife]

Just when I thought it was not possible to love this song any more, this video drops.

[@beans9288]

istg jazz emu is everything I wanna be in life aeugh this dude is awesome

[@jiffyb333]

Lyrics: The modern masculine Repressed, aggressive, desensitized Me, I'm not like him Respectful, gentle, check my Styles Granny necklace upon my neck? Check One dangly earring from Tibet? Yes Fingernail paint, I guess There's no question I must be one of the good ones (Come and fix me girl, I'm so broken) I must be one of the good ones (Stay away from me girl, I'm unfixable) Allyship is all About listening to women's thoughts And I can tell you all About that over a drink at yours How could I be The Bad Guy? My trousers are tight Yes I'm a walking red flag, but I'm wearing a Pride one But if someone implies that I'm gay I will fight them, right now I must be one of the good ones (Yes I'm sensitive, but in a way that Makes me extremely physically strong) I must be one of the good ones (My t-shirt? Oh it says "This is what a Feminist looks like". Yes it's pointing at me) Putting on a dress that's so freaking brave of ya OMG obsessed with that cute behaviour Never had to stress it might lead to danger yeah You are the saviour, you are the saviour (He must be one of good ones) Do the right thing, admit that you're faking it Fucking little shit go fix your behaviour Yes we know best so fit to the labelling Fit to the labelling Fit to the labelling (We must be some of the good ones) Putting on a dress that's so freaking brave of ya OMG obsessed with that cute behaviour Never had to stress it might lead to danger yeah You are the saviour, you are the saviour (He must be one of good ones) Do the right thing, admit that you're faking it Fucking little shit go fix your behaviour Yes we know best so fit to the labelling Fit to the labelling Fit to the labelling (We must be some of the good ones)

[@hillsfamily4321]

How can one man be so talented.

[@AKoj5]

There isn't a single song I've heard from you that I didn't like, great work as always Emu.

[@neonroses22]

absolutely PHENOMENAL you funny little jazz man love the drop at 1:30 and the rawness of it, ive been listening to this for so long and its genuinely one of my favourites of yours. literally any frame from the drop onwards could be used as a wallpaper, its _that_ good

[@Srcsqwrn]

I can't stop putting this on repeat

[@LemonGrinder]

Phenomenal!! The descent in the second half is one of my new favorite things, makes me wanna do Art

[@highpreistofthechildrenoft4007]

That final shot is art

[@blotto3422]

I don't even like your musical style. But I watch every one of your videos because they are just undeniablely cool.

[@ciderstamp]

I've seen your stuff before and you've always landed it every time. This song is very different though and came off as much more serious, and my goodness is it the best song I've heard from you yet, this is amazing!!!

[@katym333]

So glad you made a video for this. Easily my favourite song on your new album

[@Alex-tu9gk]

The lyrics I couldn't understand turned out to be my favorite part, aww! You did it again, this is amazing

[@suntear26]

For me, it ended up being a very deep song that took me multiple days to digest, and I am grateful for that. It's because every time you look at the personas depicted and mentally judge them, you 'must be one of the good ones'. And if you then judge yourself... you 'must be one of the good ones'... you're just in a spiral. To me the answer is to accept yourself and others for the idiot imperfect negative gremlins we are and figure things from there, in full acknowledgement. You don't need to only love the good ones. I need to upgrade my wardrobe tho

[@adept477]

Excellent performance, really good job on Cinematography and the visuals in the video.

[@hubhikarilives]

It’s impossible for me to love a song more than I love ‘Allergic’ but Mr. Emu your stuff is getting more complex sonically, please keep up the good work!

[@escapedgarbage]

I’m so shocked at how much you’ve grown in a few months time! When I first subscribed you were at 20k and I couldn’t understand why so low with such high quality. Congrats and much love ❤

[@TubularDude]

Dude this is ART! Loving it dude, keep up the awesome work!

[@captainzuper2506]

outstanding pièce d'arte! it reminds me of these celestial moments, when you forgetfully enter a room, but remember the purpose of your life and all the precious decisions and circumstances that led you up to this point of your journey

[@beans9288]

this is my fourth comment but I haven’t listened to anything else since it came out, im ‘omg obsessed’ with this song damnit