Phantom Feelings | A Ghostbur song [Dream SMP]

Hey! I’ve decided I’ll probably be using my main channel for MC videos and maybe skits, so now I have a second channel for art!! This is my first song I’ve fully written, so it’s a bit basic but man am I proud of it
Song made with Garageband
Instagram: captainstarr_

[@teddie_laundry]

"Things I Can Remember" . . . "Things I chose to Remember"

[@Megan-sm6fx]

YES I noticed that too and it breaks my heart

[@teddie_laundry]

@@Megan-sm6fx Same T^T

[@ittybittykibibyte]

He did say he lies to himself to keep him sane so-

[@teddie_laundry]

@@ittybittykibibyte Yeah...I thought it was a very clever detail but it still makes me sad

[@teddie_laundry]

@@weirdoyoutube313 I love him but Come on Bud its okay We still love you TwT

[@astridwikstrom9295]

"i never saw him cry" dear god how dare you? this song has no right to be this emotional! (i love it)

[@preciousjewelamor]

I JUST FOUND THIS IN MY RECOMMENDED OMG this legit hits like a ghostbur song (idk gives me that chill, lullaby vibes) edit: *beans*

[@cruciant]

Same

[@Rhyxelz]

hhh please give them attention maybe we could have another great music person like you

[@greetings3588]

I found it after you and kanaya's collab song

[@horselover650]

I was the 100 like on this comment

[@Lurion]

*Beans*

[@pancakekitten3144]

"Father, can you do this? I never saw him cry" he might not be crying but i sure am

[@stardeki]

are we gonna ignore the fact that this was made in GARAGEBAND??? im absolutely blown away by how beautiful this is

[@stargazer0365]

And recorded on their phone for vocals!

[@uniriah24]

Insane

[@honkhonk4982]

@@stargazer0365 how does it not sound like shit??????? I've recorded my voice on any device multiple times and I always sound dumb--this is absolute talent

[@imbored2689]

This was so underrated Wait this was 12 hours ago... _still underrated_

[@demonspawn4511]

Wait, I've seen you before 👁👁

[@demonspawn4511]

@ღBonbon Simpッ nah is didn't

[@pozzsicle]

*2 month later* _still underrated_

[@demonspawn4511]

@@pozzsicle Yep

[@ander2.07]

Two month now 😭 it’s so sad

[@arrowcrown5225]

WHAT, this is like the definition of underrated, you should have like half the community here!

[@lunarskys2645]

Bruh this is so underrated KZbin had betrayed my trust by not putting this in my recommended the second is was uploaded.

[@ehpotatoes]

we're coming >:D

[@Eldritch_TeddyBear]

I have watched this so many times

[@existentialcrisis6651]

YEPPP

[@loganthatcher3647]

Agreed

[@snailberries]

The fact that Alivebur turns into Ghostbur at the end shows that after "choosing to remember," he chose to forget again I'm in so much pain

[@melodytheatre2887]

I love the switch from “I write about the things I can remember” to “I write about the things I CHOOSE to remember.” This song is actually awesome-

[@BonoanAnything]

Idk how to describe this vibe, but it is a bit unsettling in a good way. It just makes it special from the other Dream SMP songs. Not saying that the other SMP songs weren't great, but this is song has something that stands out from the others and I really enjoy that.

[@Potato-qi3yz]

Officially POTATO Approved

[@cjack9264]

I am honored, mr. potato

[@cruciant]

Lol yay

[@warble8751]

@@cruciant yooo

[@lavendertreeblossom7613]

Why for me, the background/wilbur's colors changing means: First one was Ghostbur Second one was Vilbur, or Insane Wilbur Third one was just... normal Wilbur Soot. And then it changes back to Ghostbur. I don't know why its like that to me, I just felt that that's what each picture/background portrayed. All in all, the song is amazing and I wish that more people should see it, also the "Oh beans" at the end made me laugh lmao.

[@iforgot..]

Yeah, i thought that also! Each verse in every part represents something that happened to Ghostbur/Vilbur/Alivebur. And at the end it's like it all comes back to him. I just love it so much

[@lavendertreeblossom7613]

@@iforgot.. Agreed! Its so great lol.

[@eikue]

beans

[@pinktlrb]

I love this song so much!!! The lyrics are so well done, and capture Wilbur’s character as a whole really well. I love Ghostbur, but Wilbur was such a tragic character even when he was alive, which is what makes Ghostbur so effective as a character imo. I also really like how you differentiate between Ghostbur/Alivebur singing through pitch!! I loved how after seeing fireworks, they start singing together, as if Ghostbur is starting to remember more of who he used to be, until Ghostbur’s voice vanishes as he relives his death (and I love the line “I write down the things I choose to remember” and it’s placement there, because of the implication that despite his insistence, Ghostbur and Alivebur are really the same person-that Ghostbur is just the result of Alivebur repressing all negative memories in response to his trauma). It was really subtle but really effective. Also, the line “I never saw him cry” absolutely destroyed me. Excellent song, 10/10, it made me cry. :’]

[@gelmanbegum9934]

I don't know how well that aged

[@lu_cid]

When I think of the lyrics 'Father can you do this?' and 'I never saw him cry', I think of one of two things for each First one is 'Father can you do this? Can you kill me?' Second, 'Father can you do this? Can you save me?' For the next line; 'I never saw him cry, until today.' and 'I never saw him cry, before I died.' They both just break my heart. But this song is so well made it also mends it WONDERFUL work man

[@kittyover9000]

I took the “I never saw him cry” as like....I never saw him cry before i died, but I like how you took it! It makes more sense your way lol

[@iguessmynamesriya7658]

I took that line to mean that when Wilbur looked at phizas face on his deathbed he wasnt crying.

[@randompasserbyer]

I took the line to mean he wasn't looking at Philza when he died :3c He didn't see him cry...

[@honey_or_hellen9641]

This do be hitting different after tommy lore stream

[@geeeckooo]

Okay, this whole song is _so_ good, but Alivebur's part is SO PERFECT! The way his voice falters at the ends of the lines "I can't look in his eyes. Father, can you do this...? I never saw him cry..." is just * *chef kiss* *. Absolute art!

[@ginganimationokame]

5:40 THAT WAS SO SMOOTH POGGG

[@_sefi9115]

GHOSTBURS CUTE BEADY EYES THAT STARE THROUGH MY SOUL AS YOUR BEAUTIFUL VOICE SINGS IS SUCH A STRANGELY EMOTIONAL FEELING I CANT

[@bee8632]

That part at the beginning where Ghostbur sings about things he can remember; when he talks about Tommy and himsel, the memory shifts over to Schlatt. He pauses, and then mentions a completely different memory (the warmth of a fire), as if the bad memory just immediately purged itself from his mind

[@coastalwren]

could i possibly make an animatic with this song? it is just so good!! i will make sure to give u credit and let u know when i post it ^^ if not, thats ok :)

[@cjack9264]

Ofc!

[@robomix3162]

I NEED to see that! I wi crh big tears but still-

[@Dawnlotus]

Leaving a comment so I get notified, I really want to see this 👀

[@coastalwren]

@@Dawnlotus 👀👀👀i havent started it yet but perhaps after my other projects

[@Dawnlotus]

@@coastalwren totally fine take your time I subbed now I can see your other projects too 👀👀👀

[@Noah-fy4ib]

When Wilbur sings "My L'manberg" at the end of the song, you can imagine that those were his genuine last words. Only Phil knows of this, as he listened to his son say these nearly meaningless (to him) words; barely above a whisper.

[@cjack9264]

EDIT: YOU GUYS ARE SO UNBELIEVABLY NICE?? HUHH? THANK YOU??? - I’m currently working on a new Dream smp song, it’s a bit more musically complicated (by my standards haha) so it might be a few days, but just know I’m thankful for all the support and I hope I won’t disappoint!! Edit: I’ve been getting a lot of people asking if they can make an animatic/animation out of this song, and the answer is yes!

[@thedrawingfander3870]

may i please have permission to make an animation using this song?

[@kaitlinwagoner8782]

This is amazing! I'm excited for another one.

[@idiotgay]

ugcyuchiv I can't get over this song I'm listening for the third time rn

[@chirpa2163]

May I post this a link to this on reddit? I will credit you and the main point of the post will be to get more attention towards this! Only if that's okay with you, of course

[@cjack9264]

@@chirpa2163 sure!

[@jellypixiekid6034]

The lyrics: I open up a book Put page to feather I write about the things I can remember Crinkling yellow pages Silent drifting leaves The flapping of a large flag Carried laughter in the breeze Phantom feelings of a good past Tingle in my skin I can feel a heartbeat Somewhere within Those two boys With lights in their eyes Thriving with youth Trying to prove That they can survive Even so, It doesn't take a man with horns To leave a past of strife and scorn In a nation built on desire The warmth of a fire Down beneath the earth The feeling of a home Up above the ground They learn to grow Looking towards a future Restoring a past The craters of our trials Prove that we can last Now I look at this family of mine A son I once had A father I'm glad Has somehow survived Brothers who Fight will never win the war Advice I should've taken more I'm told it wasn't meant to be Was that 'cause of me? Fireworks, they Burn so bright Celebrating Our new light Something in them Burns my head I resort to Write instead Fireworks, they Burn so bright We no longer Have to fight Something in them Burns my heart Please my son Can we restart? I open up a book Put page to feather I write about the things I choose to remember Phantom feeling at a doorway I can't look in his eyes Father, can you do this? I never saw him cry Will I miss this world? This is my final goodbye. My L'manberg (x8)

[@xaviergolden2248]

aw bEANS

[@disconsolate3235]

thank you so much for this

[@twobirds5921]

Ty ty ty!!!!

[@cultspina]

thank you! you legenr

[@aether69420]

thank you :)

[@nazrarain1452]

This is still one of my favorite songs in this fandom. It's set apart from the other songs not by production or fancy music but by the great amount of emotion it's sung with. I love it

[@thisisnotaname5993]

My little theory, is that since ghostbur only has good memories, when the colors change it could be the resemblance of all the repressed bad memories. When the colors change a 2nd time, its wilbur. Not ghostbur, not the "Representation", but like almost a combination of both :)

[@randompasserbyer]

Coming back to cry over this in honor of our favorite ghost 😭

[@liljatupsu]

My sister thought this was a Cavetown song. That's saying something about the quality of this piece. I've been obsessively listening to this for the past few days

[@EKAYEE]

THE LITTLE BIT OF THE LMANBURG ANTHEM HAD ME OSBBING FOR NO REASON OMG

[@birch_wood_]

'I never saw him cry' that made me think of ghostbur talking about how he never got a grave, and then made me think about how phil didnt cry when he killed him, which made me think about how no one was super upset that he died or at least didnt seem that way when talking to wilbur

[@lavawolves7460]

Honestly, so good. I adore this song. Probably one of my favorite songs I've heard this year. Just hits differently and I love it so much. Constantly suggesting this song to other people, I hope this gets more recognition because this song deserves it.

[@kennykenken2297]

I wasn't even half way through the song and I subbed lol

[@bow_toyour_liege4385]

I-I love this your voice IS GORGEOUS! Edit: it’s been so long since I’ve heard a song resemble the old Wilbur, that wise leader who had befallen such a horrible fate. It’s been months, and I throughly enjoyed this.

[@RandomlyThinking]

I CANT EXPAIN HOW MUCH I LOVED THE LINE " A WARMTH OF A FIRE" AND ALL THE MEANINGS BEHIND IT

[@kiitix9858]

The best christmas present on youtube is getting this on your recommended.

[@chinu932]

We need to make any dsmp member(eret, Captain puffy) react to this , THIS is really cool one of the best Dream SMP song

[@heyimtim3531]

I have one thing to say. SPOTIFY

[@PS-vr1uv]

PLEASE

[@heyimtim3531]

IKR

[@whizb0]

ok imagine this "will i miss this world? this is my final goodbye" the lines Wilbur sings as hes dying and then each "my L'manberg" is flashes of events in Wilbur's life that led up to his demise, such as the founding of L'manberg, the first war, the election and pogtopia

[@erma9055]

0 dislikes. *finally people are being smart.* you do need more attention this is so pog.

[@huntersstar]

1 dislike. That one dislike is a not very smart person

[@raviedavieu]

@@huntersstar it's a jinx never talk about it and it would stay that way ahaha

[@olivernielsen2211]

You had to jinx it, didn't you. NOW IT'S 8.

[@pozzsicle]

@@olivernielsen2211 now 12. Twelve idiots.

[@sushilnarula7507]

Someone disliked and then instead liked it in front of me, Good change of mind

[@str4wberrybunnie612]

literally amazing ... what th heck... someone tell wilbur or i will

[@str4wberrybunnie612]

ps ellie showed me this, were buds from school

[@imremu]

You can tell wilbur on his wilburnoreply email he reads the emails

[@asalal0398]

What why have i not seen this sonner? It's lovely. One of my new favorits!

[@redbird736]

the oh beans really brings it all together

[@SilverFlames_]

OH MY GOD?!? I'm so upset I didn't find this earlier this so good!!! I love the juxtaposition between the bright, happy instrumental in the background, and the more somber lyrics, it fits ghostbur to a T

[@Kaiclysm]

AH THIS IS SO PRETTY. The entire mcyt community is just teeming with talented people and you are obviously one of them! I really hope Wilbur sees this.

[@MOTHHMAN]

i stg after yesterday's lore stream this hits harder than ever. I'm gonna cry lmao

[@That_Ozian]

It's complicated. To explain the way I feel about this song. It's almost midnight and I've got it on loop. And the slow march and happy little refrain of the piano... Ghostbur always strikes this nerve with me and this song takes a blowtorch to it, haha. You've done an amazing job.

[@mcclerklinschannel8643]

I've listened to this song about more than 30 times. I also listened to it when i was going to sleep. Its such a good song! I'm surprised this wasn't in my recommended earlier.

[@cruciant]

Wth why is this so underated- I hope wilbur sees this :0 and this is 6 MINUTES!

[@daley2226]

WOWOWOWOW THE LYRICS THE BEAT THE MELODY THE ART UR FREAKING VOICE????- Immaculate. Truly spectacular. (ALSO UR VOCAL RANGE TEACH ME-)

[@hayden3265]

YO HALFWAY LISTENING THROUGH THIS I REALIZED IT WAS FANMADE AND NOT LIKE A SONG THAT JUST MANAGES TO MATCH THE DSMP STORY??? this is so good!

[@Confetti_punk]

Damn, this song hits a lil different now that hes back-

[@twobats]

This is _so_ good. Its haunting and honestly such a bop. This is something i'm gonna be listening to for a while!

[@labdean222]

This deserves more hype

[@raesnothome]

:O how did i not see this sooner? this is so good!! ive listened like 8 times in a row just wanted to ask, can i make (or try to make) an animatic with this song? i love it so much i have so many ideasss edit: yeah so i did start it and i got in pretty far!! some stuff came up tho so i didn't get to finish and i doubt i'll be able to go back to it now haha sorry!! ^^ still great song

[@cjack9264]

Yes ofc! I’m so glad you like it

[@raesnothome]

@@cjack9264 thanks, and np! you deserve more attention :)

[@Dawnlotus]

I’m leaving a comment because I really want to know when this is completed I would love to see this :>

[@foxytunerparty4847]

This is Adorable looking even if it’s sad

[@Megan-sm6fx]

Lyrics, in case anyone wants them! :) I open up a book, put page to feather I write about the things I can remember Crinkling yellow pages Silent drifting leaves The flapping of a large flag Carried laughter in the breeze Phantom feelings of a good past, tingle in my skin I can feel a heartbeat Somewhere within Those two boys With lights in their eyes Thriving with youth Trying to prove That they can survive Even so, it doesn't take a man with horns To leave a path of strife and scorn In a nation built on desire The warmth of a fire. Down beneath the earth The feeling of a home Up above the ground They learn to grow Looking towards a future Restoring a past The craters of our trials Prove that we can last Now I look at this family of mine A son I once had a father I'm glad has somehow survived Brothers who Fight will never win the war Advice I should have taken more I'm told it wasn't meant to be Was that 'cause of me? Fireworks, they burn so bright Celebrating our new light Something in them burns my head I resort to write instead Fireworks, they burn so bright We no longer have to fight Something in them burns my heart Please, my son, can we restart? I open up a book, put page to feather. I write about the things I choose to remember. Phantom feeling at a doorway I can't look in his eyes Father, can you do this? I never saw him cry. Will I miss this world? This is my final goodbye. My L'manberg. My L'manberg. My L'manberg. My L'manberg. My L'manberg. (Lights in their eyes) My L'manberg. (Somehow survived) My L'manberg. (Burn so bright) My L'manberg. (I never saw him cry.) Aw, beans.

[@Chair_3]

this is one of the best things i have heard

[@euphoric-bee820]

THIS IS EXTREMELY UNDERRATED HOLY CRAP This has GOT to be one of my top favorite smp songs

[@Arse-onist]

3 weeks ago and only 4K views, This is so underrated its actually criminal.

[@fid_hivemindscape]

the last verse fucking murdered me. this is such good work.

[@purpled_pog5275]

OH MY GOD THIS HITS DIFFERENT NOW

[@alvarogt74]

vilbur part hits different after wil is revived

[@MWGrace]

THIS IS SO GOOD OMG IM SO PROUD

[@solarflarestudios2567]

This is the best dream smp original song I’ve ever heard

[@sandragerl3209]

It has been 3 weeks Why The Fish Is This Still So UNDERRATED SOMEONE PLEASE GET THIS PERSON A LOT MORE CREDIT HERE THEY FLIPPING DESERVE IT

[@jellypixiekid6034]

i loved this song dearly I thank the years it gave me comfort I will never see it the same thank you

[@catabolics33d]

Honestly came back for the same reason, I truly don't think I can listen to it the same anymore but it was always really comforting even after I moved on to other fandoms

[@Foxner]

The song is fantastic. I love the simplicity of it

[@bigmannoxi]

THIS HAS GOT TO BE THE BEST DSMP SONG IVE HEARD SO FAR!!! IM LEGITIMATELY TRYING NOT TO SCREAM OUT LOUD ABOUT HOW ABSOLUTELY AMAZING THIS SONG IS OH MY GOSH!!! This is actually so good I can’t even express my full love for this song

[@twobirds5921]

Listening to this song brings me back. It was a whole era. Now it’s nostalgia. _So much nostalgia._

[@twobirds5921]

Came back after it started playing in my head

[@cocobeebunnied7371]

I’m so mad it took so long to find this is is probably my favorite dream smp fan song yet it fits so well and is just such a vibe

[@starmrrrows]

even after months this still goes so hard- and when i tell you i got chills i mean it, this is so good :o

[@s3dsd840]

Now I just want to sing this song with someone so we can cry about it together

[@ayok1455]

Saw the alivebur at the end. Reminded me of how ghostbur wants to be resarected

[@PaxPiper]

2.5 years later. not even in the fandom anymore and still one of my favorite songs

[@bumblebeeisded2652]

Frrr

[@Silly-Kitty]

U are so underrated I love this song keep up the good work it great !

[@silviaflowers9475]

Woah- how on earth is this so good?! I can even almost see the images described! And it's my favorite aesthetic too- This probably wasn't the intended person to be recognized in the Fireworks verse (2) but I thought the second voice was Philza. It's probably just Alivebur, but it seemed fitting

[@liansuut5124]

at first I started smiling because the music was warm and halfway made me want to cry

[@liansuut5124]

This is good tho

[@starcatsss]

This hits different now that ghostburs... y'know.

[@amber_yellow]

Dude I'm just finding this song and gosh it's absolutely amazing!! Like, the lyrics and the melody and aah its so good!! 🥰 Edit: I remembered half way through that Ghostbur is gone for good oh no

[@user-bg6gc6ry7y]

AHHHHH this is so good! It hits so hard.

[@ShyShy0]

THIS THIS!!! this is so amazing omfg i need this on amazon music 🥺🥺🥺🥺💕✨💕💕

[@beebah5354]

THIS IS SO GOOD!!! :D Its just the right amount of soft, happy, and painful :, )

[@nova8165]

This song is nothing but lovely! :0 And the parts where the colors change are really cool!

[@sleepybeab]

This, this song hit me hard. This song is amazing, hands down one of my favorites of the year. I know it's about dream SMP, but those first few lines really hit me hard. I've had a rough year, and just, it made me think of my childhood. I've changed so much, it's really hard. And those words, it just, it hit me hard. You've earned my like. This is a really good song.

[@skyfujioka6997]

This might've made me cry BUT WHY IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THE "OH BEANS" AT THE VERY END

[@mochamoj5572]

You deserve more attention this is amazing

[@HumanBeing-hp9kz]

WOAHH THIS IS SO GOOD

[@user-ek8im5mu2u]

"Lights in their eyes somehow survived Burn so bright My L'manburg" Ummm who is crying, i'm not crying

[@untrustfulsoldchannel9238]

"awe beans" should not be making me laugh as much as i am

[@mikado_m]

Bea- o-

[@Zach_needs_help]

HEY COMMUNITY GET OVER HERE UNDEREATED SONG NEEDS YOUR HELP

[@Erika-rk9zo]

AAAW BEAUTIFUL

[@TrashCanPlant]

I see you. We see each other.

[@huntersstar]

I say Why has it been so long, and its still underrated (Edit) - 6.9K likes? Good, but it could have more.

[@SkaterGirlFC]

OMG HOW HAVE I NOT SEEN THIS BEFORE!!!!!!! I know i will be listening to this on repeat, this is amazing and totally underrated! i know im like a month late to the party at this point but wow!!!!!!

[@mackvirge2548]

I feel safe and scared at the same time

[@arih353]

I still adore listening to this song. So much

[@JonMarcAndreEndsley]

i have listened to this song about 10 times and every time i'm on the verge of tears because of how well written this is

[@demonspawn4511]

Ghostbur is no longer with us and this still a bop

[@raaaackel]

Omg this is amazing!!! This captures Ghostbur perfectly! Amazing song. POG

[@1000tapwater]

This is beautiful- wow

[@backpain7877]

THIS IS GOOD AND ADORABLE YOU ARE SO UNDERRATED

[@starfire2rav]

this has such a vibe that I can't put into words