Wilbur Soot - Mammalian Sighing Reflex (BEST AUDIO)

[@WilburSoot]

Hello, gangsters and gangsterettes, I am uploading this because most music platforms, due to my own lack of music production knowledge, have a bastardised, quiet and distorted version of this album. As much as it would be apt of me to just ignore it and move on, I would love that MSR fans have the raw files somewhere, youtube felt like the best place (I am very conscious that youtube will still compress the fuck out of this but shhhh, let me live in blissful ignorance) I've been gone for a lil while, I know, but I thought I would let you know I am doing well and will eventually return! You tend to always hear of artists and performers stepping away from the “world at large” and even today some of my favourite artists and bands have an almost viscerally restricted private life. I sympathise with them but was always very thankful that, thanks to my online background, that would not be the case for me and I could easily step on and off the stage in a state of zen like so many other performers I admire. Unfortunately, upon finishing my second run of shows in 2023, I realised that was not the case and that the effects of performing would be something I must learn how to reckon with each time. I am an introvert pretending to be an extrovert, which is something that is a lot easier when your stage is a computer screen. Less so when it's a room of over 10k people. This ended up doing quite a big number on my mental health. It's a weird one, because I am so aware of the privilege and honour to get to travel the world singing silly songs for crowds as magnificent and dedicated as Lovejoy fans, and yet also aware of how little I know myself and how little I know about actually DOING the whole stage thing without my brain evaporating. Thanks to advice (from lots of people far smarter than me) I have decided to take a little break. I will come back with a big ol bunch of streams in the future I’m sure but, until then, I have rented a lil place in new york solo and have been wearing knit-caps, shopping at Whole Foods and saying things are sooooo last season while taking photos of coffee cups. Many of you know I’ve always wanted to live in America for a brief stint and I am so excited to be living my dream. I have many friends lined up to come visit me and I’m sure they’ll roll their eyes as I recount the anachronistic history of every US monument we see. I'm so lucky to be able to take leave like this and, I also should do it without the whole sob story, but I really want to thank you guys for sticking around with me and being earnestly fascinated (I hope) by my art and what I do. I cannot thank you enough, but I can certainly try! THANK YOU (even if you get my lyrics painfully wrong😚) Until then, there are so many things coming very soon I am excited to show you. I am currently knee deep in writing the Lovejoy debut album and I am thrilled to work on a big, cohesive story in music form (something I haven’t been able to do with EPs) with some of my best, most talented friends. There's a single on the near horizon and a bunch of different #content for you to eat like little internet silkworms! At the end of this year I will be donating every penny this video earns x10 to a selection of mental health charities. I will update this comment with how much it was and which charities by 2025. I hope you're all doing well, and if you're not, I know it gets better. You just gotta trust me. Stay comfy, don't let the bed-bugs bite and remember that mauve is soooo mid-century. Love, Will :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ2odHyph86ZZ5I&

[@kiwi4159]

we love u sm wilbur :(

[@mimisepic]

Thank you so much I’ll now listen to this version of the album

[@lupickaaa]

live your dreams man🫶

[@m1ll130_0]

thank you will :) we love you sm !!

[@Ellie_.luvvvvv]

im so proud of you for doing this man! we all love you sm

[@Maybe_rue]

The amount of absolutely shattered people in this comment section is just heart breaking.

[@zsaur9668]

Yeah…

[@ИльяЗлыдень]

Honestly their fault for falling for the "soft boy, who respects women and cares about all the other important world issues" trap. He poked fun at this blind admiration of an internet celeb in almost all of the music he released.

[@Maybe_rue]

@@ИльяЗлыдень you're not completely wrong. But the thing is that his music and persona got a lot of people out of some pretty dark times. And the way the human minds are programmed, the people immediately just fell in love with this "relatable" character

[@literallyjustdragons1902]

@user-jd6do2ls2j creating idols is just a thing humans do I'm afraid

[@Goose-zd6gt]

@@ИльяЗлыдень it's not their fault for going through awful things nobody should have to go through and finding wilbur's music, enjoying it, and using it as the comfort for them they never had. let people cope.

[@jamo_famo]

i cant help but come back to this album and maybe i was boring and ycgma despite everything that happened, i looked up to you for probably 4 or 5 years of my life ever since the arg. i will be back here again someday i know so. my favorite song is trying not to think about it. i've played it at live shows of my own even if people see me as a different person for slightly interacting with you, lovejoy and dsmp, revivebur, everything you've done has influenced me so much as a person and who i am now i cant help but miss how i felt about a year ago when i met you for the first time in nashville. you didnt even come and talk to anyone until like 4 or 5 in the morning i was tired as hell but it didnt matter because i got to talk to you even if it was simply a "hi wilbur can you sign this also thank you for everything" i know this will get lost in comments to the internet and will probably never see the light of day and it probably will never matter. but throughout my life. there will always be a corner that is yours. and for every song i write there will be signs of you in it. will I hate what you may have done but i have one last parting gift. "I cant say that I wasted my time because I'm built by you" - Wilbur soot, for memories all I can say, is thank you. thank you will for all that you did while it wasnt all hated

[@Fishbee88]

I really miss him, I wish I got to meet him before this❤

[@el9250]

man ❤

[@a_personlol]

thank you for releasing this on youtube too king, we're all so proud of you, this is such a beautiful album 🫶

[@shin_a]

We already lost so much. We cant lose you too. Stay safe, please get better

[@jesterlenore1475]

You've been my idol since 2018. Since I was a kid. I'd fall asleep to YCGMA, crying because I related. Your music helped me so much. I did the same with this album, I cried when it came out. I fell asleep crying that night because this album meant so much to me. I played it all day at school for the next week. I taught myself all your songs. You were the reason I bought a guitar at 11. You've inspired me so, so much. You've not only hurt Shelby and your friends; you've hurt us. Your fans. The teens that really looked up to you. You failed us so hard. I know this isn't over; we all mess up. You just messed up worse. I believe that you can get better and redeem yourself, even if not everyone can forgive you-rightfully so. Please try to get better and really show that you're trying. You've been so important to me and it really hurts that you've turned out this way. Or that you've been this way. Please prove that you're not a completely bad person. Just a person who us flawed.

[@monkeymansionfan9700]

Your city gave me asthma was the only thing that comforted me in a really bad time. I was dealing with abuse which i thankfully got away from but that album was the only thing that made me feel understood. I could relate every line of jubilee line to my life at the time. I’m so disappointed that the person who unknowingly helped me through my abuse would abuse another. I’m proud that he went to therapy and he’s trying to get better but I can’t in good faith still actively support him in the same capacity that I used to. I suppose all this is to say that ycgma and msr are my two favorite albums and they will always have a special place in me, but i will no longer support a man that so clearly disregards the good of his loved ones for personal gain. As always support the victims and support shubble. His response between his apology and treatment of his mods have been horrible. Although Wilbur’s friends should still support him as well, it is clear that he was sick and I sincerely hoped he gets better. His friends need to make sure that he gets better. As for me I plan to cover all of his songs because they meant so much to me but I don’t necessarily want to listen to wilbur at the moment.

[@ahlamabdalla4101]

I flopped my very important tests in school because all these tings going in through my head. I sleep every night knowing that the hurt the community. I really hope u get well Wilbur. I wish to meet u one day. We will give u the time u need.

[@duckluck3755]

Same here Wilbur. Thank you for everything. Your songs help me feel alive in times where I feel so dead. Redeem yourself man, you deserve it.

[@Gggly2513]

I just want to feel normal again :(

[@Gggly2513]

@aniotakuYT not at all what I’m saying bud, go project somewhere else

[@Gggly2513]

@aniotakuYT I was quoting the lyrics to the song

[@SugarRush-]

Same….

[@Anonymous-td8kj]

i think we all do, i just want everything back to being normal

[@AlastorsStaff]

I'm totally not crying to this song at 3am

[@available_51]

To those who still love and believe you can change yours and still stick to the path of light; including me, we will recognize your fault but regardless remove those pitchforks and help you up again and watch you keep on being a good person. Not once i ever thought hatred against you, noone should, its gives such sorrow and unhealthy thoughts to your mind that maybe you need a few pennies for that warm coffe to calm your mind. Hope for the best for you.

[@Local_Sock_Cryptid]

My method of coping has started out as wild bursts of intense emotions, depressive states that left my head heavy, anxiety so bad my chest burned, anger so hot my body shook. While for some here that may seem like way too much of a reaction, for me it was expected. The man was someone who made me laugh out loud instead of just a squeeze of my eyes and an exhale. He made me feel human as someone who struggles showing emotions outwardly. I'd go from "it's over" to "how Dare he?" to "but did he?" to "He did it. It hurts. And that's okay." to "it's not okay, he's a monster" to "but maybe he's getting better now". Then the statement was released and without thinking harder on it, trying to form an actual opinion outside of what I was seeing other people say, I raged. I ranted to myself how I wanted horrible things to happen to him, which was out of character for me and what I normally stand for. But then I stopped looking at the sites and thought of MY opinion. How I felt. Looked over the wording myself. Processed things at my own pace rather than the pace I was forcing upon myself. Talked with friends who aren't part of the community but could empathize with what I was feeling. And I made my conclusion. The statement was released way too early for anyone to take it any other way, most likely pushed by PR. Was that a shitty decision? Yes. And while I will support the possibility of growth and getting better in the future, and will probably not cut all content with him out because of that, I cannot and will NEVER support his actions. What he did is abhorrent and will never be what I support. I can choose to neither forgive, or forget, but I can move forward. What he did and how his initial statement sounded was shitty. But change can take months, even years. Learning to truly recognize behavior as bad can take time on it's own. Even if things keep coming out that make my stance hard to keep, I'm nothing if not needlessly stubborn and in the end, this is more about me sticking to what my beliefs are no matter how difficult it gets. I am allowed to hope he gets help and eventually return improved just as much as others are allowed to leave the era of their lives he was a part of behind. I am allowed to support the possibility of healing for everyone without condoning his actions. I am allowed to hope that everyone, I mean EVERYONE, involved in the situation to come out okay. Maybe not good, but at least okay. And just because I'm remaining open to a second chance does not mean you have to. If you want to watch things from the good times to cope, then don't feel bad for needing to approach the situation differently. If you are not sure yet and want to pretend things are fine until it all calms down, then that is just as valid as cutting everything related to him off immediately. You want to burn your merch in some symbolic bonfire as you play 80's rock music, all the power to you. Humans are complicated and there is never a Correct emotional response to something like this. The only response that is never okay is hurting yourself or threatening hurt upon others. My endless support to Shelby because she is literally so brave and I don't think I'll ever have anywhere close to the strength she has shown by coming forward. There are things that messed me up from over a decade ago that I still haven't opened up about and the people they involve are just everyday people. For her to have come forward, especially after he had been touring and exposed to millions of people is so powerful, she's like a superhero to me. Send her all your support and love. She fucking deserves it and more. She should not be blamed by ANYONE for what happened and is happening. Let her heal, let her keep being strong and amazing in everything she does, both in terms of healing and her content. Just because I'm focusing on my feelings about things does not mean that she doesn't mean so much more here. And to you, Wilbur, if you even bother looking at the comments here, especially now, know this: Just because I'm supporting the possibility of growth and improvement does not mean I don't think the you right now is pathetic. You hurt so many people who you called friend just to feel more control of your own life. You may never get those people back, and need to understand that you'll probably never have what you had again. You were so afraid of trying to get better that you doubled down and made yourself and others worse off for it. Donate every single penny from this album to charities that help and support abuse survivors, take a few years away from the internet. If you have any close friends left after this in private, good. If you don't, find a public support group. And while I said second chance, I never will give you anything further. You knew it was abuse because you were scared of being accused of it. And again, my rage towards your actions is immense and your prior lack of self betterment to be pathetic. However, I'm still going to hold firm in my belief that improvement is always possible, and you needed this push, unfortunately. My takeaway is always going to be to support the victims first. But focus on yourself as well. Just because you are not directly involved does not mean your hurt and shock is not as valid. Just because it's not 'big and life-altering' does not mean it's not sort of traumatic for some people. Have a good cry, drink some water. If you have a pet, give them so much love and kisses until your brain melts from the oxytocin. Go to a friend's house and watch movies with them while eating shitty junk food as you make fun of the cheesiest of special effects. Go outside. Not in a 'you need to touch grass' way, but in a 'sit on the steps of where you live and feel the sun on your face', or maybe 'look at the stars in the sky', or 'listen to the sound of rain from the porch'. This hurts. But that's okay. It's okay. You're okay

[@viex-]

no, no and no I dont care whats going on. I dont care how much he impacted you cause your not alone. But dont whatsover support this man

[@Local_Sock_Cryptid]

@bruh I can support the possibility of growth without supporting what he did or who he is now. It is entirely possible for me to think that without giving support in any way that would benefit him in any other way, especially not monetarily. I do not have to follow him or subscribe to him to do so. The only reason I came to this video was for the sole purpose of giving the wider community it not only my stance, but the knowledge that just because they aren't having what people are considering a normal way about going about this, does not make them invalid, and to give whatever small kind of comfort I can. I literally said that it goes against the nature of who I am to not acknowledge the possibility of improvement, even if it can seem unlikely. And that is why I am choosing to have this response. This is what I choose to believe I would do for a stranger if given the same information that I have. It is what I have always done and always will do. I noticed that you are leaving comments similar to this in multiple people's comments. You are going out of your way to by all means shame people for their method of coping instead of ignoring and not engaging at all, which by all means would not only have been the more mature option but also the easier option. I will not shame you for what I know is something you are doing out of what I can only assume is anger at the situation and anger at people who blindly still give him full support in everything and choose ignorance over reflection. However, the method you are using for doing so is questionable at best, and just causing more damage at worst. The community is divided enough about this issue, we do not need more infighting on top of that. I hope you realize that. I will not argue with anyone further about this. I do not care if you or anyone else replies to this, because I will not be feeding into this. :) I hope you and anyone reading this still has a nice day/night regardless. Remember to eat/drink water/take your meds if you have them and haven't done so already.

[@kyrinplays]

This.. honestly gave me some clearance in my head as I listen to this album through a speaker, litteraly in a bathrobe. Just not knowing what to think of about everything anymore of this man. But thank you for sharing. If it helped you then it helped me. Take time, let time pass, let deep and shallow wounds heal. It'll all heal eventually with forgiveness or forget - kyrin (If I miscomprehended your message, then I apologize. You already know his small portion of his fanbase is still just clueless on what to do now, I am a part of that portion and is just crying to comprehend everything like a child faced with their parent doing something wrong and does not know how to act)

[@ImTorryTF2]

Keep in mind their is not evidence to these accusations other than the response

[@bananas8762]

thanks for saying this in ways I never could.

[@realcloverchan]

A secret has been found in Melatonin 130 that could possibly reinterprets the song's meaning. After claiming "But I know you" (which in this video is at around 16:09), Wilbur inserts a soundbite that ever since the album came out we thought was nothing of importance, maybe a moan, or something of the sorts (I myself didn't even notice it properly until today) but upon inspection you can clearly hear it's a reversed audio segment, and reversing it lets you hear him saying his name clearly, "William Gold", which fits and completes the rhyming scheme established in the following line, "(...) until our bones grow old". Thus, he's actually saying "I know you (William Gold)", implying that whole quadrant, and possibly the whole song (?), is about himself and how he feels about the person he is, which we can theorize on but at this point we know he wasn't the greatest partner, with the abuse actually having happened or not he was a bit of a slouch about his relationship, and in general, and he seems to resent. We don't know what other secrets are hidden in these so it's about us uncovering them, if there's anything else to uncover that is. Hope everyone here is doing alright, don't forget that whether he did it or not, it's still interesting to dive into this person's creative mind, so at least enjoy the process if you're agaisnt the person, or don't, it's up to you, but let's not make this place more toxic than it already is 🍀

[@HOUBICKA_PLAYZZZ]

That´s actually such a cool theory!

[@Anonymous-td8kj]

that’s such a cool theory holy shit i actually love thay

[@TheRoy-b9d]

Arg?

[@realcloverchan]

@@TheRoy-b9d Probably not, just a hidden detail in the song

[@Mushroomanimates]

Hey, wil. Just like coming here and listening to this album once in a while. I hope you’re doing well and that you and the band are fine too, and I hope you have a great time in Australia. We miss you

[@jonkthebonker]

we do

[@smalltimer]

The first time I remember crying to music was the first time I heard your song "For Memories" on Maybe I Was Boring. In that moment I imagined you were my older brother sitting by a fire strumming away at your guitar and that image made me break down crying. I've spent so much time listening to your music, watching your videos and streams, and buying your merch. We said "hey" to each other as you passed by to get to the venue when I went to watch you and your band perform last year. What you did doesn't truly surprise me (your music has always been about how you are bad at relationships) but the worst part is you made an album all about how sad hurting someone made you. I'm not saying you can't become a better person and find forgiveness but very few people do. To know that if I told you that story about crying to For Memories you probably would've laughed in my face hurts my soul more than you could possibly imagine. The only solace I find in this situation is the fact it seems you burned every bridge with basically every creator imaginable and a good portion of your fans will never let you move on from this and will mention it at every turn.

[@kennyfrick3066]

man for memories inspired so many songs ive written alone, i cried too man.

[@ashwalker1]

Why am I crying I don't don't know I just miss him come back please

[@Menathekermit]

man, whatever you did was bad, it was fucking bad, but that doesnt mean you cannot prevent it from happening again. Get the help that you need and we trust you to see you emerge as a new man. Stay strong and aware

[@mrcrouton43]

this is the correct reaction to the whole shubble situation. ty kind internet person

[@Menathekermit]

@@mrcrouton43 no problem, I felt like this situation quickly escalated as it should have. However most responses felt like "hey will, you should go do bad things to yourself because you did this." I dont feel that way, as a kid who might've never gotten the attention to this problem it grew into a habit thats hard to get rid of; like nail bitting, smoking etc. I'm not saying its good but its still changeable.

[@GeorgeHasAwoken]

whaaaat someone thinking reasonable on the internet nah but a acutely tysm for being a voice of reason

[@autumnwhispy]

it’s actually insane how much this music means to me, it’s become such a safe space. remember to take care of yourself, Will

[@ranbus-rhombus]

i hate how i love it, how i miss it. why must it comfort me so?

[@jwfl]

He and his songs still save me. They will always save me, no matter what happens. Forgiveness is the key to everything, friends

[@Pandorawil8ursi2mo]

facts

[@Pandorawil8ursi2mo]

facts

[@CharaDreemurrfan]

It's not your place to forgive him, he didn't abuse you, he abused shelby

[@jwfl]

@@CharaDreemurrfan So this is not your place to protect someone. (if that's what you mean) The community will soon cool down, someone will forget, someone will be angry like a dog to the last. I don't care. A lot of people behave abominably, but they are still people. Everyone just needs to calm down and stay out of someone else's personal life. I'm not saying it out of spite, I'm just tired of conflicts, sorry

[@CharaDreemurrfan]

@@jwfl Shelby made what happened public because she wanted other women to not get hurt by Wilbur. She said this herself. I'm simply doing what the abused asked for us to do for her sake(and so other women won't be hurt by him as well.)

[@phoebesunbook1737]

through the mess of the last few months, i have really fallen in love with amazon standing lamp, mine/yours, and eulogy. it honestly makes me sad these songs will never get a fair chance to reach a wider audience because the improvement of your music from ycgma is stunning. i hope you are doing well, will. please take care of yourself

[@eleanormay3171]

This whole album makes so much more sense now we have the context. I am so disapointed, always thought this was just a character or exadurated version/ manifestation of his deeper emotions, not what he really was like. I am heartbroken and angry.

[@emmanuelortega922]

I had to stop and review every lyric over again today as soon as he dropped his statement

[@Fin_shed]

'please don't ask what these words mean, just please don't misinterpret me 💀'

[@_usyair]

I've never have been so disappointed with an artist as I am now

[@bcw1nc865]

Everyone has flaws, we found willburs. You don't have to hate him you just have to acknowledge that he's no idol and someone who just needs to work on self improvement. The world doesn't get better from hate, I personally still respect him greatly and am looking forward to his growth in the future.

[@_usyair]

@@bcw1nc865 I'm sorry, but they aren't "flaws", they are harmfull traits of abuse, of a CRIME. It's hard to distance myself from him after all this time, i suppose It's the same for you, but keep supporting and respecting him after all of this is not the right thing to do. And after his response (where he didn't acknowledge his behavior, and doesn't even say "I'm sorry" once), I just can't believe he want to change. It feels like he is not sorry for what he did, but because we found out. Shelby isn't the only one, and she made it very clear that he could and would do it again, and i don't know for you, but that doesn't sound like someone worthy of your or anyone's respect. Hope you're doing okay

[@ItsJustUnoriginalMe]

All I can say is that I hope you are still alive and that things get better. In general. You said it always get better, so I hope you still believe that.. I honestly can't help but relate this situation to something I went through. I won't go too much into detail, but I understand. I can understand so much more now. I really hope you know that you are loved, that you can love yourself. It's hard. It's hard being surrounded with negativity constantly. But it's okay to be positive. It's okay to have hope. It's okay to admit to mistakes. It's okay to go through change. Personally, I am neutral on this current situation because it's words against words right now. I don't know anybody involved in this situation personally, so I can't pick a side. But like I said earlier, I relate my past situation to yours and I can't help but feel compassion. I don't believe it is all black and white, not until proven so and that is not the case right now. I hope you are getting proper rest. I know you need it. Thank you for all you have done. I hope you continue to do good things in the future. I still have those expectations of you. Please maintain them. Or better yet, try to exceed them. ;P Love, Ella :)

[@RioTheChad]

Listening to this actually felt so different from the Spotify version. There might not be that much of a difference and this might be my brain playing games on me, but I feel like I can appreciate this album a lot more again. Seriously love this album, it’s so beautiful and just comforting. Hope you’re doing well king, we’re all proud of you! :)

[@Trish03Tvardovsky]

please live and don't leave us, Will. People on the Internet are cruel, don't listen to anyone. Just please don't kill yourself

[@jasmineedwards5954]

I truely hate him but people wishing for him to kill himself is so terrible I just hope he's getting the help he needs

[@Trish03Tvardovsky]

@@jasmineedwards5954 I agree with you

[@nguyenngwn7757]

@@jasmineedwards5954 mistakes, we all commit them. small and big, sometimes going too far. only if there's a solution to end all problems once and forever. sure i hate the things he has done, but i still want a solution to fix it all. only hope all his victims, including himself, will get a help that all of them need.

[@SpinTop25]

Please

[@Elasticwaste_]

please come back. We miss you dearly and hope your doing good. It will all be over soon, you still have people that support you. We all know you’re trying to get better. You saved me and many others. ❤Please take care of yourself and Godspeed 🔥

[@MintheFur]

I want, so badly, to trust you right now, but I can't help but feel betrayed. I cannot hate you. I can try all I want to hate you, but I cannot hate Wilbur Soot. It might be parasocial, but what you have given me in your online personality will never go away. I fucking love you, and I fucking hate you. I'm so betrayed and disappointed.

[@BoTeal]

I am so f’ing tired of mcyt drama. btw I don’t mean to say the victims are being dramatic, I mean none of these should have happened in the first place. Everything is falling apart and I think this might be my last straw with mcyt. Forever, wil, dream. Who next? Every single f’ing one. Don’t f’ing meet your hero’s. And I feel similar. Like this is horrific and I hate Wil for this but I love the memories and how he made me feel.

[@MintheFur]

@@BoTeal exactly. also, cause, it was 6 years ago to be fair? Idk. it's really difficult

[@viex-]

Do not say you love him. This is heartbreaking for all. But in no way should you be condoning a domestic abuser. Its digusting and This whole crime is gut wrenching

[@Thicc_Cheese_Dip]

@@BoTeal GeorgeNotFound now, sadly.

[@NavyNyoom]

I came into this comment section wondering if people were saying horrible things (things that I can’t necessarily say wouldn’t be deserved) or if people were overanalysing and misunderstanding the lyrics like on Twitter. Instead? I found a comment section of supportive people who want Wilbur to get better. I hope he see these someday. I always say I’m a pessimist when it comes to the world as a whole, but when it comes to human beings, I can’t help but see the good in them

[@WilliamFromBrighton]

This

[@itsactuallyangel]

i can’t help but feel disappointed in myself. i used to find so much comfort in what you created, you were there in times when i felt at the edge. now i just feel disgusting. why did you make me like you so much for all these years? i can’t even begin to imagine the number of people who feel betrayed by you. vulnerable people who looked up to you and trusted you. i was one of them. now it feels like i’ve lost something dear to me, which makes me so angry because this situation isn’t about me - but why did you have to ruin everything? deceive so many good hearts. it sickens me, and terrifies me that i didn’t even have any suspicions over the 5 years i’ve spent watching your streams, videos.. and listening to your music. stand with the victims. send all of your love, energy and support towards them. abuse is never tolerated. i’m so proud of Shelby for being so brave.

[@juliee593]

You put just what I was feeling into words, thank you. This is such a huge disappointment. All my support goes to Shelby.

[@viex-]

Hes so gut wretching, I am just utterly digusted

[@brynleesgone]

oh will. how i loved you. how i looked up to you as a little girl just starting middle school. oh how excited i got when i got a “WilburSoot is live” notification on my phone. ive looked up to you for 5+ years and i dont know how to feel. im assuming we wont hear much from you again. it will be hard to try and move on from you after we’ve grown up together (mostly just me because you dont know who i am!). much of the old fans of yours have quickly moved on, but they also didn’t have the same kind of trust and love i had for you. your music brought me peace. your streams brought me peace. you brought me peace. i dont think i will ever be able to find that same relief and peace and comfort in another person ever again. ill try to keep this short and sweet however, there is so much rushing through my mind about this whole situation. im a strong believer of forgiveness,but i just cant. im so sorry will but i have to leave you. i have to say goodbye. i should’ve known something can’t truly be this good. goodbye will. oh how i will miss you.

[@Magical-Melon]

To seperate the art from the artist an art i u and many others will find difficult

[@P3bbl3]

​@@Magical-Melonyou can't separate the art from the artist when listening to his music will still be giving this abuser money

[@Magical-Melon]

@@P3bbl3 Cough Cough Piracy

[@banjostig66]

This came out on my birthday last year and it's the best birthday present I could've asked for. I hate to do the old obligatory 'this saved my life' cliché bs, but this album came right at the perfect time for me when I was going through a lot of personal shit which is pretty much covered completely within the album, and it honestly is probably one of the only reasons I coped as well as I did. So thank you Will. We all appreciate the music you've produced both in and outside of Lovejoy. I can't wait to hear I'll Look Good When I'm Sober in a few weeks and the album later on this year. Please make sure you prioritise your own mental health too

[@user-wt6os]

I love you Wilbur

[@SinceISawV1enna]

We miss you, we love you 🫶🫶 you saved so many of us in different ways. We all hope you’re alright, stay safe king ❤️💞

[@mollly_080]

This album breaks and makes my heart at the same time it's so beautiful but gut-wrenching

[@Raven_Nightingale22]

You still have people who love and support you no matter what happens please don't forget that We love you wilbur 💜💙

[@rainy2462]

Don't give up, king. I still support you and i really hope you're doing alright. You're strong and i trust this will be cleared and you'll go/you're going to therapy for ur own mental health and general health. Love you/p, take care and don't let the bed bugs bite you, Wil. - From: Rainy.

[@zeldageek35]

Amazon Standing Lamp is just one of those songs that I'll just play randomly on its own because I feel like it. It's truly a masterpiece (like all the music on this album but that one's my favourite) and I absolutely love it. This whole album is so amazingly put together. Take all the time you need, Will; we'll be here waiting and ready to support you! 😊

[@starzkillx]

always waiting.. always waiting for wilbur to return :)) we miss you so many people might hate you now but so many people are waiting for your return 💗

[@slayheather]

we love you so much will. take as long as you need on your break (even though you’ve been on stage with lovely! :)) and please take care of yourself. i and many people hope you’re alright ❤

[@grace-rl3lf]

Miss you will x

[@maggotsnack]

love u wilbur

[@someup7786]

You have really helped me through some truly dark times. Thank you.

[@lupickaaa]

wilbur antis gtfo this shit slaps🔥🔥

[@sg.se.]

preach 🗣️

[@ItsFaxen]

Wilbur, we miss you so much. Your music and comfort streams brought so much joy and happiness to our lives. No matter what, we will always love and support you. Please return when you're ready. ❤️

[@Devnsut]

I miss you

[@monicaperea1954]

thanks for everything, will. wish you all the best. stay safe.

[@tomme199]

ive always loved listening to music and could find myself relating to bits and pieces of songs but nothing has hit as hard as this album. truly its kind of torture to listen to it everyday as it totally worsens my mood and i want to believe its getting better but it really isnt. im trying to get help but honestly i was so much happier when ycgma came out, 2020/2021 was my happy time so honestly i think im just feeling what everyone else originally felt during quarantine and im really struggling to leave the house due to anxiety and im like 85% i have a brain tumor or something fucked up there bc theres a weird pressure on the left side of my head thats been here for weeks and no matter how much ibuprofen i take it wont go away but also im getting better than it was in november so i like to think it gets better even if i dont 100% believe it, i think we all js need a break where we can js sleep for like a week lol. if u took the time to read this (or if u didnt) i wish u guys well and hope youre doing okay, i might be a random stranger on the internet but js know i will care abt all of u, you'll always have someone who does love you

[@jonkthebonker]

please, please, please give us a little update at least. we miss you king. all of us do at least a bit. -a random kid

[@user-vw4xp5nt9f]

think he did give an update on some obscure social media somewhere. i mostly follow reddit for this stuff so idk where.

[@An_Overatted_cool_guy]

Hey Will im Sky i highly doubt your reading this but i just wanna say that i hope you're doing ok and stay safe and you are always welcome to take a break if you want to - Sky (aka a silly goat) Ok i can tell this comment is going to get alot of hate but idc y'all can read this but I don't wanna be attacked

[@glebeldionrayparcon1008]

I feel you man

[@jonkthebonker]

i get you

[@casperheights]

Something about laying in bed, sprawled out and staring at the ceiling, and blaring this in your earbuds that hits different. It’s comforting in a melancholy way.

[@Aquatic_artist]

hay Wil, Its me again! i feel bad for how much threats and hate your getting, I hope you see this and know at least someone is still by your side :) ill try to be in the comment section everyday to give you a good message to keep your head up :D! -From: Tommy

[@leoshierts]

please just come back i promise we're waiting it's not over

[@Misteine]

HES ALIVEEEE

[@arih353]

I love these songs so much

[@Michael-hj7vj]

Ending of "Around the Pomegranate" just SCREAMS Crywank.

[@BananaFarts101]

Just read wilburs message and wanted to say how much you have changed my life and i really hope your still doing good and continue being healthy and happy and never stop. Dont ever forget how loved you are and how many people really care for you wilbur and how many people cant wait to see what you have to come! Your doing great and the new musics sick!! Thank you for everything you have done and thank you for helping me learn how to be happy

[@d3v__]

i’ve spent so much of my time listening to your music. in a way it always tends to reflect a piece of my emotions into something i can decipher. but now i don’t know if i can even associate my emotions with something that’s based on so much more. i’m so truly hurt and i hate it so much. i hate how badly im hurt by something that shouldn’t even directly affect me, but it did. no matter how much i want to, i can’t forgive something like this while it’s still so new. i hope you don’t stop making music, no matter how much i now know about it. i hope this doesn’t ruin your life forever and that you can continue to live with yourself and all of the mistakes you’ve made. i don’t have to hate you to hate what you’ve done. i just hope you get the help that you said you would. i hope you get better, not for yourself but for everyone else around you. you owe them that.

[@sitisnbml6028]

sameee!

[@szczypiorekkk]

Thank you wilbur. For everything. You inspired me to pick up my guitar and start learning how to play it! It might sounds a bit silly but im very grateful for this. Now, i've been playing guitar for almost 1 year and its my fav hobby. Whenaver im sad i just sit down with my fender and play your songs :,)) Your songs are like a warm hug on a gloomy, rainy day and they really help me. I wish you all best, keep going! -Random Teenager on the internet.

[@sebvzzx]

We love you wilbur. We’re gonna be waiting for you with open arms. We miss you💙💙 you still have lots of people here for you. Hope ur okay

[@aphnurmic_overheld6537]

Sorry will, hope you take care of yourself man.

[@A5h3rtheth3ri4n]

Wilbur, we all miss you and are on your side. Please come back. We love you ❤

[@Ale_vi_cho]

Hey Will. There are still people who love you and try to protect. Who don't support bullying. Who didn't romanticize you, saw that you weren't quite okay, and wasn't disappointed in you. You're not alone. Please, do not kill yourself. And come to Russia please, there are so many good people, who are waiting for you and for Lovejoy. For Shelby supporters: I don't support abuse, but wishing death ≠ what he did. All the hate he gets is enough for his mental state. He saved so many lives, and these lives will go with him to the Other Side, like VikaVivii (rest in peace), think about it. Support victims and be kinder.

[@nenjidesu]

the s*icide rate in russia is high, no? 💀

[@poppymeadoww]

I absolutely support every word you say. People listen to his music and gosh, think he can't have relationship problems? Damn it... To wish someone death, to cross out all the good that a person has done - this is low, inhumane, and this is a betrayal. We all make mistakes. If he made these mistakes at all, at least on the scale that everyone is talking about, because I am very skeptical about this. And everyone around just attacked him. People abroad are so radical and make absolutely no sense... I will not stop listening to him, respecting him, loving him and his work.

[@keshamoh]

Hell ya! Support every word of yours! As а russian too, I really want to see Lovejoy's concert in my city. And I'm supporting Will for the end and hope he's okay now. It's disgusting to see how much shit has been poured on him this month. In addition, there is increasing reason to believe that Shelby's story is false through and through.

[@sg.se.]

fuck yeah. preach will always be here to support wil in getting better and healing from the abuse from shelby’s end as well

[@catkittycatc4t]

i love this album so much

[@ReyallaaA]

Miss you Wilbur! I've saw your vids since i was a little kid! Can't wait to see you again Wilbur i will never forget the fun things that u need to ur vids! The kids of yours are already grown up (Tommy,tubbo,jack) and they have already changed. Still can't move on but it's ok! I now your still healing but,always remember,we are waiting for you Wilby boy!!!!

[@NotImportantWill]

Wilbur, remember that the #Wss will always wait for you to come back!!! Hopefully your well!!!!!

[@1O_different_cookies]

Gasping.

[@1nn0cXnt]

Gasping.

[@SugarRush-]

Gasping.

[@Onyxen__]

Gasping.

[@Darcyu]

Gobbling.

[@lovestqllz]

Wilbur, I've been a fan of you when I started listening to YCGMA 2-3 years ago. You were one of the people who would make me smile ever since the pandemic started, and then MSR came. I feel like I'm going into the verge of tears again while typing this, thank you so much for brightening my days when you were streaming and now you've reached the milestone, the achievement that would happen unexpectedly, we are so so proud of you, before I used to be introverted but after the pandemic I tried my best to socialize with others and I couldn't believe you changed my life even Lovejoy, Wilbur Soot and Lovejoy will always be a big part of our lives as we all grow with you guys in many many years, I'm glad you're taking a break so you could finally do what normal people things do. We love you, Wil and you'll always have a space in my heart as I grow old

[@m00n_l0ver]

I know you're probably not reading the comments anymore, but i hope you're doing okay right now. Don't listen to any haters and don't do anything stupid. Take care of yourself and take the break you need because you really deserve it. -leo #wilbursupportsquad

[@0xenfreeArt]

Hang in there Will, eventually the echo chamber that hated you and bought the hearsay without proof will fuck off. I'm sorry about the friends you lost along the way though, but fortunate you weren't left without anyone and have a support system still.

[@coreypeart6365]

i feel like people can be morally grey instead of good or bad. im not going to pretend watching wilbur streams or listening to his music wasn't my only form of comfort for a VERY long time, but im also not going to pretend i wasn't upset by the recent news. what i can say however is he's a shit human being in SOME situations. many comments online ive read describing how much wilburs been great help and support but then deciding he's the worst type of human imaginable. people make mistakes, horrible, stupid, life destroying mistakes but that doesn't make them bad automatically but nevertheless the good deeds dont make them good especially when there's this news that's come out. maybe im defending him because many nights ive felt completely destroyed and helpless and a wilbur stream/song has helped me almost to the point it was life saving. maybe im judging him because ive lived through abuse first hand. however i may be defending him because i can see parts of myself in wilbur and thats why i enjoyed his content, even now with recent events and controversy i see even more similarities in him and i and it breaks my heart to see people shit on someone who's simply human. don't forget all the bad things but don't you dare forget the good. a person isn't golden and perfect. people are destructive, dangerous yet inspiring and simply beautiful. mistakes complete humans and thats what people should realise, we're all fucked up and some do so much bad shit its easy to condemn but honestly understanding the world isnt black and white is a better way to live and if my emotional rant has affected anybody in any way then im glad but honestly i feel numb right now and dont know where i am with my life so i thought id comment on recent actions and personalitys i dont think you're perfect will but in no way do u deserve alot of whats been said or done to you recently by fans/friends over a topic between you and ONE other person, honestly i found it disgusting to read not because of what you did or didnt do but the fact that it shouldn't have been shared publicly to literally everyone. get well soon wilbur i and alot of people miss you despite everything, just make sure to counter the bad with even more good and try be happy. :)

[@Dr3amy_darcy]

Thanks so much Wilbur for helping me stay alive see you soon king ! 🫶🏻

[@cald1421]

He was about to do American content and collabs with creators in NY. He had an album coming. It’s almost as if this was timed to ruin his career. Interesting…

[@lillyplaysguitar]

that's what I've been thinking. his (and lovejoy's) careers were literally at the top of their game and then it happened. I don't know, obviously as someone on the internet I don't know lots, but it seems really suspicious is all

[@MAMMALIANSIGHINGR3FLE3X]

@@lillyplaysguitarIK YOU, ethier ways we all know that Coachella is big (if you don’t know Coachella is a music festival that spans from Friday-Sunday with music everyday) That was gonna be a huge show then Boston calling and a solo show, but what’s werid Shubble started to set the algarions at that time :)

[@HastunuCJ]

Love you snd your music king don't give up ❤️💙🤍

[@waffledkai]

Ignoring that Wilbur is an abuser, let’s be honest, he’s talented. Ycgma and this album are amazing, I love the style. I used to listen to ycgma when I couldn’t sleep, now it just brings back memories of 2020, which was a horrible time for me, but it’s still nice to remember. Edit: also gonna add, I’ve always thought that some of the lyrics of both ycgma and msa were about a toxic and manipulative relationship. It made me feel… not alone.

[@BoTeal]

Oh my god this is his apology

[@P3bbl3]

This was him admiting to his abuse towards Shelby, listen to the lyrics jfc

[@RedHaloOfficial]

Thank you, Wilbur. I'm sorry for what you had to go through. I hope you have a good recovery.

[@Gggly2513]

Fuck my life fuck the world I’m so sad right now I don’t know what I need to feel better. Fuck me fuck this. I haven’t listened to this album in months because it fucks me up too bad but I need to just let it out right now. Fuck.

[@charischess]

i feel you honestly

[@jonkthebonker]

idk what to say... i just feel the same way and it pisses me the fuck off

[@tempejkl]

Fuck man. I just can’t do anything right. Feels like I was born with a leak. I don’t know how much longer I can do this.

[@wisokitty]

I love this album so much especially melatonin and glass chalet

[@baconplayz5673]

Melatonin 130 almost made me cry because I heard some notes that were in Goodnight lol (apart from that idk why Wils music is just that good ig)

[@satronpaint8463]

oh wilbur

[@_yoshiXD]

this says more than every other essay in this guy's comment section lmao

[@jonkthebonker]

the internet has ruined me

[@elin8195]

YCGMA was one of the things that took me through the pandemic, and I’ll always be endlessly thankful to you, and there’s no surprise that this album brings back that comfort

[@leahbee5418]

crying lol really hurt ngl your music still hits tho

[@fresiathesweet]

Hello are you okay will?

[@sitisnbml6028]

I used to hate "calming sad acoustic guitar songs", so I never thought I'd like this type of music, but this grew on me. This is all that plays in the back of my head now lol

[@iamkitlyn]

TE AMO WILBRRTO NO SE QUE HARÍA SIN TIII me lleva la vrg

[@mkrzy27_]

YOU HAVE THE SAME PROFILE PIC lol

[@mkrzy27_]

Thanks Wilbur so much for everything you did to us. Even though I didn’t had very dark times at my life or anything like that I still find MSR and also YCGMA very comforting in a way I can’t really describe. Listening to MSR again is like remembering someone who you haven’t saw in a long time. I hope to everyone that see it, don’t worry you are amazing and gorgeous it will end, everything has an end, it’s just a matter of time. I hope you are doing well and everything will be ok

[@mkrzy27_]

“Oh distant you” made me cry..

[@cmscott12]

Love this sound, so fresh yet so familiar... so much melancholy that's so visceral you can taste it, like brushing your teeth too hard and finding copper on your tongue for hours after. Know I'm gonna have to listen to my students quote these lyrics at me and write it on every available surface 😅 Beautiful work, Wilbur.

[@cheesemold-_-]

It's really unfortunate what happened. I hope he figures things out and gets the help he needs. I hope everyone involved can move forward peacefully, learning and growing as people. Edit: ngl this kinda slaps.

[@cheesemold-_-]

Wow, allegations got alot worse right after this comment 😳

[@notsojazzyjorja]

this feels bittersweet

[@phitim905]

Hi Wilbur. I just wanted to say thanks. If you asked me just a few months ago where i would be rn, I most likely woulda blown you off and "joked" about being dead. I had just gotten out of an abusive relationship, i was behind in school, and my mental health had really been crashing. Ive got a boat load of shit that makes my mind get all funny, and it's been that way for years, but it had gotten to a point where i couldn't handle it... and then your album was released. It gave me something to relate to on such a deep level, I can't really find a word for it. I cant say im doing much better now but at the current moment i dont exactly feel like dying so thats good at least. Anyway, all I'm really trying to say is that your music is one of the only reasons I'm still alive. Thanks. We all love you so much. (And please take care of yourself and dont wear yourself out. Streaming and playing shows is fun, but we all understand that your brain comes first.)

[@FatimaAdam-d1o]

Happy birthday Wilbur 🥳🎉🎊🎂 hope you have an anwesome day. Take care of yourself

[@J0rdy.]

I hate you, but I physically cant completely. I have said it on other posts, not saying my complete truth because I know I will be a horrible person, I know many other people think the same way. I physically cannot hate the man who kept me from so many bad things. Theres a difference in supporting and hating. Supporting is not something i will do, but hating will also not be done by me. I do hate what you did, and I do hate william Patrick Spencer Gold, but I dont hate Wilbur Soot. Wilbur is the person we have seen on screen, William is the person behind the persona.

[@Ashybloopsnoot]

agreed.

[@twours]

take care, wherever you are.

[@chocolat4y]

Thanks for the music king! Make sure to take your time and I can’t wait for the new songs you’ll release!!

[@IzzBizzzzzz]

From the updated post: Rest all that you need Wilbur. We will wait for you and wish you the best luck. Love you! (Respectfully)

[@Maddie_OnPawz]

Happy birthday Wilbur ❤️🎉🎂

[@miilkcarrots]

thank you for this album wil. one of my favorite albums to listen to before i go to sleep and whenever im sad or just need comfort

[@d_hampir]

I hate you so much Wilbur but there is something about you that I will never stop loving, and I don’t know what it is.

[@RealTomatoShady]

That's a good way to put it

[@RealTomatoShady]

I did unsubscribe from all his channels and remove all his songs from my Spotify though, it was really hard

[@abieast4832]

I hate that he disappointed us. its more of a fuck you for being another shitty person. so much of my thoughts actions and the way i think has been over him and things he has said that genuinley saved me or helped me as a person to grow and mature and see the world in a different lens. But i feel so torn and guilty as a part of me will never stop loving him but i hate him for what hes done. i listened to all his music religously and even met him and cried my eyes out while he hugged me. and now i feel let down. this hit me harder than i thought it would.

[@AVERAGEGGSSS]

this is so real.

[@James_pookieott]

The fact he saved me. That’s what it is.

[@THEREDMAGICALPENGUIN]

No matter what happens good luck

[@Quinn_was_taken983]

happy birthday wilbur!!

[@basilismissing2997]

the way i had to wait to not feel nauseous to listen to this again. I LOVE this album. but it hurts so much i feel sick.

[@astro9348]

same here im ngl, im physically repulsed by what he did bc i went through smth similar but my god the songs are so good butim physically sick hearing his voice lmfao

[@witsixe]

I love this album! I know a few songs from here on the guitar and when I play them, I feel calm and peaceful, although I am usually a very anxious and short-tempered person with shaking hands. I am very grateful to Wilbur for his creativity!!

[@solandys]

this album is everything genuinely like i love it so much i have had dropshipped cat tshirt on repeat for a very long time, im so proud of u