The Mind Elecrtric -Invader Zim Animatic (Flashing lights)

[@Vylonz]

Ah yes the three D’s : Delightful Depressing And Daddy issues

[@sadsrius]

And DIBBBB

[@Vylonz]

voidsoul oh ya and dib too

[@donni3.]

@@Vylonz qwq

[@cease842]

I’m using this

[@quicksilverdaisyday]

and dib

[@korbyndrawsstuff485]

Reminds me of how Dib was put into the crazy house for boys

[@korbyndrawsstuff485]

Camila Soto it was mentioned in a episode I believe or maybe a panel I don’t remember exactly but if i find it I’ll reply

[@SomeBody-wx9pq]

@Camila Soto the two part Halloween one

[@apearchitect558]

I remember that! He was in that van and everyone looked like monsters etc. That sorta scarred me as a 10 year old.

[@Scarlettt343]

I forgot about that

[@korbyndrawsstuff485]

Omg so many likes :0

[@Mossy-box]

It's kinda sad that the closest Dib has to a friend is his arch nemesis. I love the emotion in this video and I've rewatched it at least ThReE tiMes. *I love it*

[@cyanide_crow7970]

Oh hello there

[@Mossy-box]

@@cyanide_crow7970 *o henlo*

[@mad_shadowling]

I have friends! I have............. OH I have Gaz!

[@ZELtheIrken]

And vice versa.

[@Olivia-pw5tz]

i cry three time :)

[@420furby9]

“My brain has claimed its glory over me, i have a good heart albeit insane” “condemn him to the infirmary” is someone pleading insanity in a court case (which you can do) and being sent to some kind of psych ward or mental hospital

[@sukithesage2537]

That is exactly correct

[@auggiepoggie9231]

WHEEEZE I READ "albert instine" SOBS

[@420furby9]

PaytonTheGaymer 😭😭😭 BOIIIIII INSTINE SHDHDJSB

[@lettuse6099]

I know I’m about 3 months to late but I think I can figure this thing out. In the beginning, Dib dreams that he kills Zim and gos to court. He gets punished like he killed a human and gets thrown into a mental ward, even though he thinks he did something reasonable. In the video he’s being judged by his father, which means he scared of disappointing him even more (or he’s just scared of him). Then it switches over to Zim. At 1:30 Zim has been caught and has failed his Tallest. It isn’t like he can explain him self cause to him, he’s just failed the most important mission of in Impending Doom 2. At 1:47 one of the Tallest and Membrane show up, and it zooms into another Tallest and Gaz. It’s Zim and Dib being shown what they could have been; Zim, as the Tallest, leading and being important, and Dib as Gaz, strong and sane. Going back to just Dib, at 2:10, Dib and Zim are falling done a hole, and Dib reaches out to Zim. Dib feels sympathy for Zim, and gets very confused by it. Zim is his mortal enemy and an alien that wants to destroy earth, the last thing he should do is feel for him. This might be what wakes Dib up. Overall, I like this a lot, one of my favorites. I know I probably missed some stuff, if so let me know.👍

[@meokuhai]

Lettuse You’re so close (specially at the end part) and this was super interesting to read!!! Overall thank you for taking the time and you did an amazing job. I like the idea that nobody dies I wish I had thought of that

[@lettuse6099]

I thought Zim might have died but I kinda ignored it, definitely my fault. Thanks though, gonna try again (and hopefully get it right)

[@lettuse6099]

Ok I think I got something. If Zim dies in the beginning, then that means everything that happens in the video is real (or at least till 1:01), there’s a problem with this though, there’s weird images being show the whole time (flower people, cloud shapes, silhouettes, etc). It’s probably there to show us that this is how Dib sees it and not how it really is.

[@spacecakery]

@@lettuse6099 I'm not gonna go looking too far into the meaning of this, but I think what happened is that Zim was exterminated by the Tallest, but Dib didn't gain any emotional glee or any unburdening from it like he feel he should have. Zim is gone, he gloats, and he is accused of Zim's murder, feels sympathy and regret for what's happened to Zim, and how similar it is to his own situation. He gets out of a death sentence on an insanity plea.

[@rosykindbunny1313]

Three years late, but mind if I take a stab at it? Dib has near fatally injured Zim, finally exposing the alien to everyone. The problem is, he did it a bit too violently, and now everyone is afraid he might lash out and kill someone. Even his own father believes it and leaves Dib in an asylum while he works to get Zim stable again. Both of them have failed and have lost the trust of the ones they wanted to prove. Zim's unstable state makes him hallucinate the Tallest yelling at him, and Dib's delusions caused by the shock therapy make him hallucinate his dad angry and disappointed in him. Somewhere along the way, Dib realizes that Zim isn't so different from him. They're both trying to prove themselves so badly that it makes them seem insane. He comes to accept that maybe they are both insane.

[@MirageMia]

Interesting animatic! Trying to decipher the story here is fun... ! Nicely made.

[@lazerkitty0777]

Dib is put in an insane asylum because of his intrusive thoughts. Zim is captured by the tallest. Dib is put into electrotherapy. Tak and Gaz don't really care, but feel bad about Zim and Dib. Dib wakes up, finding out it's just a dream.

[@lazerkitty0777]

It's Pilot Dib in the dream, and I think the Dib that appeared in the show was dreaming the dream.

[@sadsrius]

I love the way the music compliments the emotion and the art. This is just beyond amazing and makes me love Invader Zim more and more. Your art really inspires me and is just astounding to watch in action.

[@-biscuit_birb-2534]

Same here.

[@swag9587]

Bruh

[@korbyndrawsstuff485]

Dib and Zim really are so similar :(

[@littlecharizard426]

100th like

[@mad_shadowling]

How dare you! I am *NOTHING* like Zim!!

[@korbyndrawsstuff485]

Dib Membrane don’t you have to be over 13 to be on youtube? Smh Jk ily

[@RedRose99975]

@@mad_shadowling You're both good with technology, you're both incredibly smart, you're both deemed stange by people around you, and you're both trying to prove yourself to others: you to your father, and Zim to his Tallests...you're different sure, but not THAT different.

[@mad_shadowling]

Samantha Smith you know....your right. Maybe we’re a *little* alike

[@voilet-the-non-violet-vulpix]

The one time I can’t figure out what’s going on is the one time there’s no comments going “ok here what I interpreted that as”. Go figure.

[@anty.]

dib choked zim to death and dib's dad sent him to jail (since everybody still thought that zim was human i guess) thats most of what I could get from it. i had no clue wtf the people with the flower heads were supposed to be and i think the stuff w/ zim and the tallest was just kinda an overview of his struggles. and then dib woke up in his bed at the end so it was probably a dream.

[@wewillbeatyouup7152]

@@anty. he never got choked lmao dib was covered in blood meaning he probably stabbed or shot him-

[@curious5624]

I literally felt extremely concerned and scared, I STARTED TEARING UP TOO as I watched this video, The emotion played throughout the video sent shivers down my spine. The worst part is that this seems CANON like this could actually happen and it literally did happen in the show just not as...intense. I can’t explain the pain in my chest right now but I can say this video was amazing :) The art was fantastic in every way, shape, and form. Also thank you for introducing me to an amazing song!

[@littlecharizard426]

What episode did they do this in the show?

[@adamzapplezzz]

littleCharizard 426 none, op just said it just seems like something they’d do. They’re not wrong, it does seem like an episode’s plot would go, since they get dark and weird.

[@littlecharizard426]

@@adamzapplezzz Oh OK Thx

[@cryst4lw1tch]

To think of it. The monster realm that Zim and Dib may stimulate that they are both going through the same thing and same emotions and the monster are their problems and fears chasing after them. Dib is put down for everything he does. His father is very absent in his life and Gaz discourages him even though she knows zims an alien. Dib goes to school and is called crazy all day even though he is right and he's handling something so serious and terrifying all on his own. He want to prove to his father that he is right and he is worthy. Zim painfully knows he is a defective joke to the irken empire but shrugs it off to avoid glitched emotions. That explains zims constant fear of being caught. He fears no human, he fears not being worthy to his leaders. He feels that this is his only chance to redeem himself. In conclusion, dib and Zim eventually just need to help each other out and maybe find loop holes around their problems together. Dib will forever be the only one to understand zims situation and Zim will forever be the only one to understand dibs emotions.

[@horneadordemomos]

as a fan of tally hall and invader zim, this is a blessing

[@Fourayedasshole]

Agreed

[@sodo_mizer]

I'm in love with all of the perspectives and your art style is so godly I love it♡

[@ace_6036]

Think of these thoughts as limitless light Exposing closing circuitry of fright Think of each moment holding this breath As death minute in decimal Resident minor how do you plead We'll need your testimony on the stand Solemnly swear to tell the whole truth So help you son now raise your right hand Father your honor may I explain My brain has claimed its glory over me I've a good heart albeit insane Condemn him to the infirmary All mine towers crumble down the flowers gasping under rubble Shrieking in the hall of lull thy genius sates a thirst for trouble Scattering sparks of thought energy Deliver me and carry me away Here in my kingdom I am your lord I order you to cower and pray Nuns commence incanting as the lightning strikes mine temples thus Electrifying mine chambers wholly scorching out thine sovereignty So spiraling down thy majesty I beg of thee have mercy on me I was just a boy you see I plead of thee have sympathy for me See how the serfs work the ground And they give it all they've got And they give it all they've got And you give it all you've got 'til you're down See how the brain plays around And you fall inside a hole you couldn't see And you fall inside a hole inside a Someone help me Understand what's going on inside my mind Doctor I can't tell if I'm not me When it grows bright the particles start to Marvel having made it through the night Never they ponder whether electric Calming if you look at it right!

[@maleitemarques]

OMG THIS IS SO COOL THAT IS SHOULD BE ILLEGAL But, really, damn, everything about this video was so GREAT, the artstyle, the angst, the plot RUINJWIRIJEWFNWEIFN I LOVE IT AAAAAAAAAA

[@skruxish]

Dude,,,, you are fucming amazing. I can't put into words how much i love your work just god damn, i admire you so much

[@iralynova5362]

Omg IT'S SO COOL I'M CRYING I can’t imagine how much effort and time was spent on it but it was worth it, seriously I just don’t have words to describe my delight :0

[@blank_nebula8440]

Holy, this is absolutely amazing! I love your art style and the story board! I also just love how you displayed Dib and Zim's personality/feelings in this 🧡 ((I found you from your Touch Tone Telephone animatic and I'm sure glad I stuck around! ❤❤

[@allycooper]

THIS IS SO COOL I-

[@apearchitect5647]

oh my heck give me a moment while I *cry* over this- I don’t have the words to explain how amazing this is oh my lord- the music goes so well with the theme and colors, as well as how telling but vague the story here is It reminds me of that one episode where dib goes to that crazy house for boys? just wow! I love how you draw them both especially hands! I just don’t have the words to explain how wonderfully dark this is!?! lots of love for you and your amazing art skills I am blown away heckaroni 💞💕💕💖💞💞💖💕💕💖

[@twiginthemud]

The two dislikes are Membraine and one of the Tallest

[@deshasperdie5698]

Now it’s both tallests

[@twiginthemud]

Heck De Beep Beep And their multiple accounts

[@zehkie6295]

Well, i bet it was red

[@wewillbeatyouup7152]

Lmao t h o s e f u c k e r s-

[@possums154]

Those m o t h e r d u c k e r s

[@TheStarsTwilight]

I actually remember this song being in OliveCow's playlist based on Dib (or at least her interpretation of Dib), so I'm glad to see someone else make an animatic based on it. It's definitely fitting for Dib's situation and what he'd likely be most scared of happening. This does an excellent job capturing not only the situation, but the lyrics. I know some people are confused, though to be fair "The Mind Electric" is a rather confusing song to understand on first listen, as someone familiar with it this fits the lyrics exceptionally well, both in the literal story and the atmosphere and emotion. That said, I think the part that hit me the most was actually at the beginning, with the lyrics “My brain has claimed its glory over me, i have a good heart albeit insane”. In canon, Dib's mental health state is very up for interpretation. He's definitely... unusual... to say the least, enough that it's safe to say he's got something going on. Yet what that "something" could be isn't clear. However, it's obvious that all the other humans in the Invader Zim universe believe Dib is a childhood schizophrenic, regardless if that's actually true or not. They never use the exact words, but given the way he's (mis)treated and how the comments about his insanity are often meant to discredit him, insinuating he's delusional, it's still clear cut. Dib adamantly protests that label and thoroughly believes he's okay. Depending on how you interpret Dib, that's either sad because this poor kid has nobody who's willing to trust or even listen to him and is constantly being bullied and gaslighted OR it's sad because this poor kid can't even realize his own mental health issues as he has such severe issues he can't tell the difference between reality and delusional fantasy. To see him actually admit "I'm mentally ill and I need help" is heartbreaking in BOTH contexts. It's either Dib giving into the abuse and blaming himself for everything, forever warping his self image and making it way easier for everyone else to further take advantage of him, OR an epiphany moment where Dib is forced to admit that his biggest fear, the one thing he's actively fought to prove wasn't true absolutely is, only for his cries for help to be ignored. The sad thing is, knowing the show, this animatic is exactly how Dib would be treated. He is flat out abused for his (at the very least perceived) schizophrenia on a daily basis, left without anyone willing to trust him or even care about him, and punished, restrained, or even beaten at the slightest provocation. The rest of it is really sad in it's own right, but that first moment, that initial sign of weakness and painful acceptance, is such a subtly tragic moment that I feel it deserves attention. Also, just a minor word of critique for the future: I think there's definitely parts where a single image is held for a bit too long. It was especially jarring in the section starting "all my towers crumbled down..." given the pictures didn't keep up with the music. Generally speaking, it might be good to have a minimum pace of one drawing per lyric (though you can have more if you need it). However, I also understand that's much easier said than done.

[@-biscuit_birb-2534]

The fact that you made this in only ten hours just shows how talented you are

[@rosykindbunny1313]

I can't be the only one who thought of this song while rewatching the Halloween episode

[@hopesanddreams2998]

Everyone coming up with like these super introspective theories: No one: Me: matrix.

[@Autism9902]

I think the real meaning behind this is Dib turned Zim over to his dad for science, and, his dad, not knowing what he’s doing, sends him to an asylum, where Dib is treated for a mental illness that doesn’t exist. Zim is being tested on and keeps having visions of the Tallest, and he feels as if he’s failed them. Dib is trying to escape the asylum and help Zim because he feels extreme guilt, and that on top of the “treatment” drives him insane. Dr. Membrane is controlling Zim and Dib’s life, as shown where’s he holding them back with chains. Dib is driven to the brink of insanity, and Zim is slowly dying from what Dib’s dad has been doing in him for research, and Dib keeps trying to reach out to Zim. The red tallest and Dr. Membrane feel no sympathy (or so we think), but Gaz and Purple are trying to help the two of them. Because, as the two say, they’re just kids.

[@SamAndColby87]

(Btw, Dr. Membrane is brainwashed by weird guy at the beginning next to Dib)

[@b-boisawesome278]

I love this so much!! This is amazing and interesting! I'm gonna just watch this a million times over. ^^

[@doggonedog9133]

So is he dreaming about that one halloween episode, except it's way more intense since it's a nightmare about killing zim? (Ngl Id be afraid of my dad too if he just threw me in crazy jail, like I was replaceable.)

[@dreamlemon186]

I'm afraid of my mom and she won't get me the help I need, I felt Dib on a whole nother level

[@lazybabs3864]

This legit hurt my soul. Like. I can't because I want Professor Membrane to be a good guy but I also know he is a fluffing douche to Dib and just . . . UHGGGGGGGG MY HEART!

[@cawareyoudoin7379]

Actually, after a lot of re-listening, I think this animatic can be taken many ways, as can the original song.

[@GingerPepperz]

OH MY GOSH THIS IS AMAZING! I know, 4 years ago, BUT OH MY GOSSSHHHH!!! I LOVE TJIS

[@calcifer6142]

Wow this is really dark! Love it dude! The idea that Dib just straight up murders Zim is beautiful.

[@tamamo3964]

*Words cannot explores how much I love this, and how much more I want of it.*

[@ChaosBean666]

reee this freaking amazing!

[@tourmelion9221]

Around 2:20 when he says i can't tell if I'm not me it would be interesting if they kinda had a switched body experience. Like, he had irkin trackers on him and all that lightning from both ends switched their brains around before coreecting itself. It would really drive home the idea that zim was a person like him too, making him feel more guilty for murdering him and being more suceptible to what the general public tell him, that zim wasn't a nut job tryna take over the world Or he could just hilucinate from the shocks

[@aurawarrior1367]

They need eachother more than they think

[@Cage-CatYT]

Oh my stars, that was awesome. It's so heart wrenching and it was animated in an interesting way (as far as animatics go and stuff)

[@alienorganzz]

this is the good stuff. this right here.

[@ember5031]

THIS IS SO GOOD, THAT IS ILLEGAL, HAND OVER THE ART SKILLS-

[@cwazykitten7806]

This makes me feel things. Like terror, existential dread, the big sad, amazement at your abilities.etc

[@bramblechaser162]

The music track and the movement of your animatic just absolutely dance together!

[@acethespacehead7084]

This was absolutely amazing!! I loved every second of this, The story line is compelling and sucks you in- good work :)

[@unicornfangz3086]

You better get recognition from this!! Bc this is so good. The art, the subtle story telling. Ughgh so good ❤️❤️

[@katsukis]

THIS IS SO GOOD

[@xxx_r4unchf3v3r_xxx7]

I always really enjoy your animatics!! It's really cool seeing them each time 8^000

[@peepee9073]

oH MY GOD I HAD AN IDEA TO DO SOMETHING JUST LIKE THIS BUT I COULDN'T GET THE SONG TO FIT WITH INVADER ZIM AND--- YESSSS IM SO HAPPY YOU MADE THIS!!!! 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOUUU 💜💜💜

[@SodiePopples99]

I love this...I can say nothing else.

[@Ambereign]

both of my favourite things in one, im so glad youtube recommended this to me aaaa

[@59cee6]

i loved the halloween episode!! seeing the different versions of the characters was so interestinh

[@DeadAceStudios]

Ah yes. a modern day flipnote. beautiful

[@Green_SUS596]

This is really good and well edited.😁

[@barbaralee1979]

Raise your right hand Dib:holds up both hands

[@shoobzzz164]

I LOVE THIS MORE THAN WORDS CAN DESCRIBE

[@cheapramen-8746]

*D a m n n, this is G O O D-*

[@utswriter]

everytime I see anything doing with this song it feels like a fever dream of sorts in like the best way

[@AveragePeteyReal]

Holy shit... I AM SO INVESTED INTO THIS AU STORY OR WHATEVER IT IS THIS IS AMAZING

[@idbeapunk]

I'm watching the episode when he gets sent to the nightmare dimension and when it got to this scene I immediately looked for this animation

[@grinninghoulie]

this is the kinda part of the community I want more of (not saying the community is bad)

[@av1an_TV]

Being honest this is my favorite animation it really brings color to the situation of no one believes him and they think he’s crazy.

[@n1ddddd]

UNREALISTICALLY COOL I I I DON'T KNOW THIS JUST VERY COOL!!!!!

[@acieboi4477]

bro this animatic made this song hit different i was about to cry, like this hit me different

[@shriveled_sun]

I love your art style ((:

[@ViSCERA-ANIMATION]

You are so underrated this is amazing

[@arbitraryW8]

i kinda read this as when, in the comics, zib has to assimilate both dib and zim’s memories when he puts on zim’s pak. either way, gREAT animation!!

[@zennyuto]

I LOVE THIS MORE THAN AIR UGH 🥺💕💕💕

[@grinninghoulie]

I love how nobody is questioning the fact that the title says ' The Mind Elecrtric '

[@meokuhai]

I didn’t even realize either lmao

[@grinninghoulie]

@@meokuhai Oh haha great video dude.

[@lltribble1]

I love this video I’ve beeen watching it for days and every day I watch it multiple times

[@error-qb2ld]

no joke this animatic convinced me to start watching invader zim . thank you

[@littlecharizard426]

OMG it's HILARIOUS with the captions! 🤣😂

[@cococat6547]

AAAHHHHH I LOVE THIS, I WHISH I CAN MAKE SOMETHING LIKE DIS

[@Nana-vl1zb]

THIS IS AMAZING!!!😍😍

[@error-qb2ld]

i love the art style here it’s so awesome

[@kellihurst4527]

This is like that monster reality Halloween episode

[@Doesntmatter483]

This song is so cool it matches dib so well bro

[@blanksie]

oH BOI, ZIM LOOK SO TERRIFIED I- I FELT THAT

[@Norhmitch8]

Dude you got pico in a cat maid dress, i cant take you serious

[@bvrnish]

I HAVE C H I L L S THIS IS SO GOOD. I NEVER REALIZED UNTIL NOW HOW WELL THIS SONG FITS THEM

[@Ch00L_04]

Ahh eres prrisimo!! Te quedo genial! 👌

[@PotooBurd]

Ohh my gosh this is amazing for 10 hours

[@evilvalentin3]

HOW DID I NEVER KNOW ABT THISZ i love it so much... i have no clue whatz going on but i bet itz a good ass story xD this iz really well put together!!!!! it fitz really well with the song, and the intense partz kept my eyez glued to the screen... not to mention how much i love yr art style

[@BrizADizA]

YESSSSSSS

[@Fizzysoda.mp4]

This is so good

[@cats-hv2lm]

My favorite song! :O

[@nkbujvytcygvujno6006]

Lyrics to the song, below: Think of these thoughts as limitless light Exposing closing circuitry of fright Think of each moment holding this breath As death minute in decimal Resident minor, how do you plead? We'll need your testimony on the stand Solemnly swear to tell the whole truth So help you, son, now raise your right hand (Service of the fee fi fo fum) Father, your honor, may I explain? My brain has claimed its glory over me I've a good heart albeit insane Condemn him to the infirmary All mine towers crumble down The flowers gasping under rubble Shrieking in the hall of lull Thy genius sates a thirst for trouble Scattering sparks of thought energy Deliver me and carry me away Here in my kingdom, I am your lord I order you to cower and præy Nuns commence incanting (Axon dendrite) (Help me, help me) As the lightning strikes mine temples thus (Help me, help me) Electrifying mine chambers wholly (Help me, help me) Scorching out thine sovereignty (Help me, help me) So spiraling down thy majesty I beg of thee, have mercy on me I was just a boy, you see I plead of thee. have sympathy for me See how the serfs work the ground (See how they fall) And they give it all they've got (Fall) And they give it all they've got (Fall) And you give it all you've got till you're down (Fall) (Ha ha ha ha!) See how the brain plays around And you fall inside a hole you couldn't see And you fall inside a hole inside a Someone help me Understand what's going on inside my mind Doctor, I can't tell if I'm not me (Not you, huh?) When it grows bright, the particles start to Marvel having made it through the night Never they ponder whether electric Calming if you look at it right

[@enviousridersamvs]

This gave me chills! So amazing

[@asher4717]

i cant unhear this now

[@AnimationAbomination-zp7dp]

You're art got way better!!! Oooo!!!

[@Alien2Jerboa]

Me remembering the halloween episode-

[@abbyslittleshopofweirdness4453]

I like it

[@leaf.2002]

oh god-- i really love the song and the show aaaa

[@cassandrapedregon8171]

This is amazing 😌✨

[@skydd6753]

I have an addiction to iz animations

[@Isa-ce7dk]

Ufff piece of art!

[@TheAllmightySmallest]

Fantastic!!!!! Great work!

[@moved.2645]

WTF THIS IS SO AWESOME- 😳😳

[@bobbyisyourmommy5822]

This is really good ✨👍

[@AutieRose]

Bisshhh I keep finding all of these people on Instagram on KZbin by accident I loveee your work 💛💛💛

[@butteredtoe6781]

This is so good

[@cawareyoudoin7379]

wait this being a dream actually makes a lot of sense now that i think about it

[@c.rraven2271]

Gotta love this

[@CAT-2323]

This is about disassociation due to the trauma of past abuse, playing past traumatic events in the head over and over again, other wise known as maladaptive daydreaming. It only ends when “waking up” Until the cycle starts again