He's so adorable Y'know, I was at his concert and someone screamed "HOW'S JUNO?????" He stopped and said "how's Juno? For anyone who doesn't know Juno is my kitty cat." Everyone awed
I’m Aromantic so I always related to that part of the song so I’m so happy that it was actually probably about that feeling of being unable to fall in love the way other people do. It makes me so happy!
Aro ace people need more support honestly. I'm aro ace, and I always feel kinda lonely because I don't want to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. I mean, it doesn't really bother me, but I feel left out sometimes, y'know?
Well being in love sucks and I understand your struggle but it's better to just not have romantic feelings for people. You should have some friends and be happy with them so I hope you're not as lonely if you do gain more friends or already have some that you love a lot. 🤧🤙🏼
Hi! I have a question I was wondering if you could answer? If it’s too personal no worries tho. Anyway, I was wondering, as an aro ace person, have you ever experienced a “crush”? Like is there a feeling of platonic crushes? I’m not aro or ace so I don’t know and was just thinking about it. Honestly I think the only thing you’d be missing out on is that butterfly feeling when you have a crush. Everything else you can experience platonically. Platonic love. Platonic intimacy. Platonic vulnerability. Passionate friendships. Sounds like a good deal to me! Hahahah. I’m sorry you feel left out, hopefully this comment didn’t make that worse or anything. Have a good day!
Yeah I’m figuring out who I am and I’m pretty sure I’m aro/ace and my friend was talking about how being ace makes absolutely no sense to himself and he was judging it and I was like oh
All your close friends get a girlfriend/boyfriend and you feel alone as fuck and you get sadder thinking that you'll be more alone when they'll have a family
I'm not personally aro, but I really REALLY liked what Robbie said about thinking of platonic love and romantic love being on the same level, just different. That's a very nice way to think about it, and was actually very comforting.... I like it
It might sound cheesy but I like to think of platonic and romantic love as 'two different pillars of the temple of Love™" (the temple of love part might be a bit cheesy but-) I think it shows well how one isn't superior to the other, and both are equally important (holds the whole structure up) and while different, still part of the same structure :3
Mikolam07 that’s a fun take and it’s a very nice visual but like... aro people function without the romantic pillar, so you don’t really need both as nice as it is for some people to have romantic love. I like to think of it like... idk socks? You can mismatch them just fine (let’s say that’s friendship) but it’s a great bonus for people to have matching pairs (a relationship.) Some people don’t care or like just having mismatched, whereas others REALLY want a matching pair.
Thank you for the aro part, I recently just came out as aromantic and non-binary yet my mum doesn't really support it and keeps on telling that I'm ''who I was born as'' and it knocked my confidence a bit. Thank you so much 💕
I wouldn't wish the stress and hate of politics in such a purehearted human being. I do however, wish everyone or at least MORE people would be like Robbie.
Robbie: *gives a very emotional and healthy way to deal with friendships and problems you have with people* Robbie: *gets a question about a person being sad and suicidal because of a friend* Instant protect mode Robbie: THROW THE WHOLE FRIEND OUT YOU DESERVE BETTER
Haha from experience definitely the best way to do it. You are not obligated to have anyone in your life just as they aren't obligated to be in yours. If they aren't making your life better then GOODBYE!
So now I know why every single lyric Robbie has ever sung has hit the nail on the head for me... I'm also aromatic/asexual and trans. This guy would be my dream friend. I also have so much platonic love and have even tried to fall in romantic love, but immediately fell out of it, realizing it wasn't real... "Often I am upset that I cannot fall in love but I guess this avoids the stress of falling out of it;" damn, now I know why those lyrics hit so hard.
I'm asexual and I don't understand how sexual love is considered the next step up after romantic love. People go on a few dates and stuff and are like "finally the dates are over now we can hook up", and fail to appreciate the time you've spent with that person, acting like the only thing it led up to was that. Also, if you're dating someone, you shouldn't just be their partner, but also their friend. Spending quality time is so important in any relationship. It isn't just all roses and candles, it's having fun!
@@ed-xq5jd I mean, sex is an important part of the relationship but it's not the only part. It really depends from person to person. I don't think I'd be able to hold a relationship with an asexual long term.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ HANNAH IF YOU ARE READING THIS ⚠️⚠️⚠️ You are worth it. Your life is worth living. If your friend make you feel like you aren't enough, YOU. ARE. EVERYTHING. We will always be here for support. We care. I care. Cut that friend off. It might be hard, but you won't regret it. You are amazing.
me: "i wanna just look at cavetown for a while" *get to the end of the video* "or if it wasn't, i hope you just enjoyed looking at me for a little bit" me: "whooaaaaaaa"
what robbie said about love is really cool to hear, even though i myself don’t fall on the aro spectrum i feel like a lot of people don’t appreciate platonic feelings and act like it’s such a limited relationship. like cuddling w/ homies is the best.
That's why it's a spectrum. You might be grey-romantic or demiromantic. I'm personally demiromantic, which just means that I don't feel romantically about a person until I have a strong emotional connection with them first.
@ルビー actually there's a lot of people that fall for others just based on their looks, so far I know both of my sisters are straight and fall in love with random guys they see and haven't even talked to I don't understand why though because I think I might be ace
I've come to grips with my being aromantic for a long time, and the very moment I had made me so unusually happy for some reason. It was as though all the burden of feeling like; this is something people "need" to lead normal lives was lifted, and I viewed myself as a little more whole of a person for it, rather than fractured or incomplete. The knowledge of platonic and romantic love being on the same plane rather than one being greater than the other is truly important, and without it, I'd still be running around confused. Sometimes I get sad watching the world around me turn, the people indulging in things I don't find much interest in, but ultimately that's them, and that's the world. You can't view yourself as glued to this grand scheme where if you don't conform to normalities, you'll be rejected and bounced off the planet. Present yourself proudly as if to say "I know myself/(I'm figuring things out). I wouldn't have you know me, unless you'd like to, but I'm here and there is no removing me, who I am, or how I feel." If you can get that mindset down, you're set for life, and you're living it right.
@@stelladenee There are a lot of dark places people can go, but the lack of belonging is one we've all been to for one reason or another. Even passed that point of revelation; even when we can officially breathe easier, there's a lot of points in life that generally take that breathe away for better or worse. Rest assured that if you are breathing, you are and will always be valid. Regardless of how bad things get and even well beyond our lifetime, having lived at all *means* something- as corny as that all sounds.
God I feel so alone sometimes being on the aro spectrum, especially cause I do want to experience those feelings but I know I can’t and I’m kind of repulsed when those feelings are directed towards me. But I think I’m similar with platonic love, I platonically love my friends so much and I do love hugs and affection, but I associate it a lot with romance sometimes and that’s why I tend to hold back on those actions, out of fear that it will come off as romantic. I think it’s really awesome to see such an incredible songwriter not write about romantic love all the time!
Autumn g This is a big mood. I’m also aromantic and the term for being a repulsed by romance is called apothiromantic. (Which I also identify as). It took me a long time to get comfortable with the idea of doing romantic things but in a platonic way. I got to the point where a friend and I considered us to be platonically dating. But now it’s weird because they are actually dating someone and it feels really strange because I don’t understand romantic relationships
I can relate. I really really want to experience romantic love but whenever it gets directed to me I just get so so soooo scared of it. The whole concept of it is so happy and nice but it scares me.
@Da Koynul There can be multiple meanings to a word. Asexual also means without sexual feelings or associations. Do your research before calling people out.
I'm lesbian, and I think I'm aro. I like watching others falling in love, but I don't quite....get it emotionally. I've always felt like I belonged in this spectrum, and lately I realize that you don't have to fall in love romantically.
hello caveboy just wanted to let you know that this made my day. I've had a bit of a tough one so this calmed me and made me smile. thank you for being here.
When I first heard This Is Home I immediately felt like "wow, somebody else like me exists" because each lyric was like it's own little idea and moment and I could see every one of them in my life. I'm not Aro, but Ace and people either don't know what that is or assume I don't like relationships, love, ect. I found out about Cavetown and I loved the music. All of the sonts in general have such a beautiful pale yellow feel to them, and it just makes me less lonely.
I’m aro and recently my best friend asked me to date her, knowing I’m aro. I had to reject her and she’s been ghosting me since. This video honestly helped, I can’t stop hating myself for not being able to love her romantically, thanks robbie
5:22 small things really do make the difference when you’re insecure :) i wish everyone knew that something as small as texting first in a conversation can make us happy for an entire week :’) but things like saying hi in a different tone than you usually do can make us feel like we did something to upset you and you hate us ehe
It really is a rollercoaster isn't it, one second you're laughing and having the best time of your life and as soon as they leave, you wonder if they actually hate you.
8:13 I had a friend like that. Robbie's right: cut all ties with them, don't engage with them, don't let them put you down. It feels sad at the time because you're losing someone you thought you trusted, but in the long run its easier to live a happier life without them.
Awh bb I’m sorry to hear that, as I know how painful it is from experience. You deserve the world, sweetie, and don’t let anyone make you think otherwise. 💜💜
I watched this 2 years ago when i was 13, i’m 15 now and its even more relevant. I don’t know and have never met you, but thank you for both giving advice and creating music that comforted me throughout the years.
ooooooooooooooooo i'll cut my hair ooooooooooooooooo to make you stare ooooooooooooooooo i'll hide my chest and i'll figure out a way to get us out of here
The idea of romantic and sexual attraction doesn't interest me in the slightest and that makes me uncomfortable. What makes me even more uncomfortable is when people are like "ohhh she must be gay and just not willing to say it" like no. if I were a lesbian I would say so, theres no shame in it. It's something that I feel already separates me from most other people and it hurts even more when people don't legitimately recognize my experiences. Each and every single time I bring it up to people their responses make me feel ashamed about something that a lot of people are going through. Thank you for this video.
Ay. Your experiences and feelings are valid. You're great. I hope you find a way to make peace with the uncomfortable aspects of your person. Its easier said than done, but changing your reactions to things changes how you live. What I did (I'm bi-romantic and people call me a ho or say I'm straight but idealize the gay community because all my friends are gay so I lie to fit in which is a weirdly intelligent and completely incorrsct assumption) was I just accepted that some people just aren't going to understand. It's like when you like an unpopular food and people react in that weird extreme. You dont get ashamed for liking the food because it's food everyone's tastes and experiences are different. Their opinion isn't going to magically change your taste buds, y'know? I sincerely hope you have/find some positive people who do understand or are open to learning and I hope you can get to a slightly better place as far as self love and confidence goes. I believe in you, fam. I may be on the opposite end of the spectrum, but no one deserves to feel ashamed for who they are.
I don't feel ashamed so much as like, everyone treats me like my sexuality and romantic preference is a facade because they think I'm afraid of being gay or something... like what WILD assumption fam. people need to chill, but thank you for your kind words
I’m not asexual but I don’t want to date or anything and I’m at an age where I guess everyone has already lol anyways people claim I’m “bi” and hiding it or I’m lesbian and that’s why I won’t date guys. When in reality I just don’t want to
Heya sweetie, I’m the same and I know what you mean. It’s really tough and when people make jokes and stuff it always makes me feel uncomfortable but i never know how to ask people not to because I feel like I’ll be burdening them. And yeah people always seem to assume that it’s to do with your sexual orientation but like it’s more like the lack of? But yeah, there’s nothing wrong with you at all, you are valid, you are beautiful, and you are amazing 💜🖤 good luck honey
Omg you're definitely the cutest person in the whole world, I can't believe you're aro, this is so incredible. It's so visible that you really love your friends so much, as much as anyone would love in a romantic way, and the vision you have about platonic and romantic love being on the same level of importance is so awesome and so true! And it's totally okay not to be able to love in a romantic way, you still have a huge heart and a lot of love to give. You are so sweet and I would love to be your friend just by seeing the way you treat your friends! I'm not aro, but I'm ace (asexual). Are you also ace or just aro?
@@phinehastaylor6964 basically, you dont feel sexual attraction. You look at people and you dont really want their body on yours or anything sexual. You could want physical intimacy (hand holding, cuddling, even kissing) but sex just isnt what you want)
Hey Rob, stumbled upon this randomly in spite of loving your music for a while now. I'm asexual and aromantic and honestly being aromantic feels harder than the former most of the times and it felt reassuring to see that you, someone I genuinely admire can relate to that. I cried when I heard cut my hair, just the beginning of it "Often I am upset that I cannot fall in love but I guess this avoids the stress of falling out of it" felt so close to me. I have so much platonic love for my friends and that often turns out to be bad 'cause I get taken advantage of but it's alright 'cause the people in my life now are good people that reciprocate my feelings. Anyway, thank you for this I really appreciate it.
i actually love my friends very aggressively and they're always like "are you lesbian?" and I'm like "wow using sexuality as an insult you're soooo cool marry my 1 child have all my money."
Really Weird Wait- what!- how do you aggressively Platonically love someone? “We’re still friends, right?” “OF COURSE WE ARE I’LL FOLLOW YOU UNTIL YOU LOVE ME :3”
Everytime I see you on my dashboard, my brain just says "SAMMMMME" over and over again. I'm also a red-headed aromantic.. so It's a little trippy. Your personality is also the most adorable thing ever and... oh my stars, you're amazing
There's nothing wrong with you! I'm ace too and you know what you are absolutely lovely the way you are I don't know you but I love you (Platonicly, of course)
Thank you... A lot of us needed to hear all of those today. Im actually working on an essay for our Music Class and we had to choose three of our favorite artists/bands and make an essay and presentation about them and now, by choosing you, i now know that i did the best decision more than ever.
i've been avoiding from talking about this online because i don't know for sure if I'm really aro ace. 1) I never been sexually attracted to anyone so no see someone attractive oo I wanna be *BE* with them 2) I used to be upset for not having a partner as a 12 year old kid because all of my friends are forming rElAtIoNsHiP and I feel left out. pretty sure all of the people I thought I have a crush on is just me admiring their existence and being attracted to their aesthetics. idk for sure but I'm 19 now but I don't get excited about being in a relationship. I love friendship more. and if I did get crushes on people (before, I don't get crushes on people now) it'll only last minimum of 3 days and maximum of 3 months. I dunno, it is how it is
Help I’m new here and I can’t figure out the name Rob Robbie I think I saw someone say bob Robin WHAT IS CAVETOWN BUT ALSO SMOL GINGER BEAN’S NAME!!!!!
lmao same I’ve only listened to his music before- this is the first video of his I’ve watched that isn’t music. mostly lured in by the title because I kind of suspect I’m on that scale lol
I’m on the aro spectrum too! I’m demiromantic and I get really insecure about it sometimes, but hearing other people, especially ppl I look up to talk about in a positive way it helps a lot 💖🤟
i thought i was aro for a while. I felt sad sometimes looking at others. i just wished i loved someone- I realized that i wasn't aro, I'm just so scared of rejection that I beat my feelings into a ball. i realized that was unhealty and im trying to help myself. ive had a girlfriend since then, and it didnt end well, further sending me into my fear of rejection. Ive gotten a girlfriend that I really like and she is serious about me. Ive learned that I have so much platonic and romantic love to give- I tell all my friends I love them and hug all my friends (haha). i really cherish everyone around me and i make sure they know it.
I’m not a aromantic, I’m bisexual, but I appreciate you making this video and speaking up. It’s a beautiful thing to be able to open up about this stuff. My friend is contemplating her sexuality and she thinks she might be aro or asexual, so I want to understand how she feels and help her out.
I just want to say, thank you SO MUCH for talking about aromanticism. As an aromantic person myself, this is so amazing to see, and makes me feel so happy!!! Thank you for helping me become more confident in my orientation!!
Devil town is colder in the summer time I’ll Loose my mind at least another thousand times. Hold my hand tight, we’ll make it another night. I still get a little scared of something new, but I feel a little safer when I’m with u Falling doesn’t feel so bad when I know U’ve fallen this way too
I love how Robbie just has his own little accent, like right in the middle of American and British. In the future when our little boi gets on A-list, we’ll be like “Oh where’s you’re accent from?” And everyone else will be like “It’s cavetownnese” :)
gosh it makes me so happy seeing someone talk about being aro. im aro and its a huge part of who i am and usually when someone talks about the aro community, its usually trash talk about how we “arent lgbtq+” (which makes no sense)
People say it isn't lgbt+ because, say for example you're a heteroromantic cis asexual, you experience no same gender attraction and identify as the gender assigned at birth..So. I don't know how it could fit into the community?
+Rei I agree with that reasoning. Aromantic people are not inherently LGBT unless they are, as you said, in some way not cis or heterosexual. Same goes for Asexuals too tbh.
You are one of my favorite artists Every time I listen to your music it feels like I’m hanging out with a good friend in spring while enjoying a nice picnic together
He's so adorable
Y'know, I was at his concert and someone screamed "HOW'S JUNO?????"
He stopped and said "how's Juno? For anyone who doesn't know Juno is my kitty cat."
Everyone awed
How is Juno tho
yeah we wanna know how the FUCK is juno???
omg i think i was there!!!!!!
thats so cute
awwww
*“often i am upset that i cannot fall in love but i guess this avoids the stress of falling out of it”*
the lyrics has so much more meaning now.... I'm stunned
no please I’m stunned aswell 🤯
I’m Aromantic so I always related to that part of the song so I’m so happy that it was actually probably about that feeling of being unable to fall in love the way other people do. It makes me so happy!
THIS MAKES MUCH MORE SENSE NOW
This makes way more sense now
I love you.
No romo.
Noah Czerny I LOVE THIS
i love him.
no aro.
*romo*
EYE-
i think if you're the opposite gender it would be no hetero (heterosexual = straight) just as it would be no homo if you were the same gender
Aro ace people need more support honestly.
I'm aro ace, and I always feel kinda lonely because I don't want to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. I mean, it doesn't really bother me, but I feel left out sometimes, y'know?
Well being in love sucks and I understand your struggle but it's better to just not have romantic feelings for people. You should have some friends and be happy with them so I hope you're not as lonely if you do gain more friends or already have some that you love a lot. 🤧🤙🏼
Hi! I have a question I was wondering if you could answer? If it’s too personal no worries tho. Anyway, I was wondering, as an aro ace person, have you ever experienced a “crush”? Like is there a feeling of platonic crushes? I’m not aro or ace so I don’t know and was just thinking about it. Honestly I think the only thing you’d be missing out on is that butterfly feeling when you have a crush. Everything else you can experience platonically. Platonic love. Platonic intimacy. Platonic vulnerability. Passionate friendships. Sounds like a good deal to me! Hahahah. I’m sorry you feel left out, hopefully this comment didn’t make that worse or anything. Have a good day!
Same! I'm also aro/ace and I also feel left out. All of my friends have partners and I don't. I don't even want a partner. I know how ya feel.
Yeah I’m figuring out who I am and I’m pretty sure I’m aro/ace and my friend was talking about how being ace makes absolutely no sense to himself and he was judging it and I was like oh
All your close friends get a girlfriend/boyfriend and you feel alone as fuck and you get sadder thinking that you'll be more alone when they'll have a family
I'm not personally aro, but I really REALLY liked what Robbie said about thinking of platonic love and romantic love being on the same level, just different. That's a very nice way to think about it, and was actually very comforting.... I like it
It might sound cheesy but I like to think of platonic and romantic love as 'two different pillars of the temple of Love™" (the temple of love part might be a bit cheesy but-) I think it shows well how one isn't superior to the other, and both are equally important (holds the whole structure up) and while different, still part of the same structure :3
I’m not aro but that part comforts me
Mikolam07 that’s a fun take and it’s a very nice visual but like... aro people function without the romantic pillar, so you don’t really need both as nice as it is for some people to have romantic love. I like to think of it like... idk socks? You can mismatch them just fine (let’s say that’s friendship) but it’s a great bonus for people to have matching pairs (a relationship.) Some people don’t care or like just having mismatched, whereas others REALLY want a matching pair.
That was exactly what I was thinking
It makes me feel better about catching myself at 3 am thinking about someone I dont have a crush on.
“And I’ve got my brain on”
Oof can’t relate
Big mood
Oof
Leo Sux too*
Meeee
Mega oof and big mood
I really feel that you understand us all and it makes me feel less lonely
We're with you virtually
Nikky Thomas I agree
U best boi
Yes
@Moldy Cheese yesssss UwU ||-//
i know im late :(
I'm only a few years younger than Robbie but I want to be like him when I grow up, he's so kind and lovely :')
I'm a few years older than Robbie, and I still want to be like him when I grow up.
How old is Robbie?
@@bigboi5351 21
Kat Hessler wait what?? i thought he was like 17
I am 7 years younger then him but he's cool to me
Robbie: And I’ve got my brain on.
Also Robbie: Im- Impro- improvis- *oh god*
Lmao that’s basically me
Skittle
Skrittle
SKILLET
@@nicomoist5336 thank you for resurfacing that memory
@@nicomoist5336 yes
We love an aro legend (platonically, of course)
Rayna Hylden
1 - t r u e
2 - your pfp
3 - omg 100th like
I'm ur 420th like 👌
I s t a n this comment
@Exes_Nate cant sorry
Morgan Henderson Good.
"And I've got my brain on"
10 seconds later: 0:20
B0B This comment made me ugly laugh lmao
I just sounded like a windex bottle 💀
Omg I do that all the time
Thank you for the aro part, I recently just came out as aromantic and non-binary yet my mum doesn't really support it and keeps on telling that I'm ''who I was born as'' and it knocked my confidence a bit. Thank you so much 💕
tecnically she's right. you're who you were born as: enby and aro :)
@@sami1503 Had us in the first half, not gonna lie.
i think i’m on the ace spectrum
I can understand you’re situation because mine is very similar. Hopefully things get better!
I mean thats u were born as. Ur non-binary and aro :)
*Robbie for president*
no he doesn't deserve such stress
JHope Le Happy Flower hi army
I wouldn't wish the stress and hate of politics in such a purehearted human being. I do however, wish everyone or at least MORE people would be like Robbie.
Unfortunately that’s impossible
Robbie for immortal ruler of the universe
Robbie: *gives a very emotional and healthy way to deal with friendships and problems you have with people*
Robbie: *gets a question about a person being sad and suicidal because of a friend*
Instant protect mode Robbie: THROW THE WHOLE FRIEND OUT YOU DESERVE BETTER
Lulu Belle he’s not wrong
Haha from experience definitely the best way to do it. You are not obligated to have anyone in your life just as they aren't obligated to be in yours. If they aren't making your life better then GOODBYE!
@@chocolatecream7234 she didn't say he was wrong
Little Purple bird I didn't say she was, I was supporting her point.
Lulu Belle *chucks friend into sun*
Oops too far.
Oh wait, nvm, she’s a bitch.
can you become my therapist
He's doing 10000x better than my real therapist, is that bad or 😂
@@haley8597 if your therapist isn't helping you at all, then maybe get a new one.
@Gay emo, I like your username btw
M O O D
I would gladly hire Robbie as my therapist
So now I know why every single lyric Robbie has ever sung has hit the nail on the head for me... I'm also aromatic/asexual and trans. This guy would be my dream friend. I also have so much platonic love and have even tried to fall in romantic love, but immediately fell out of it, realizing it wasn't real... "Often I am upset that I cannot fall in love but I guess this avoids the stress of falling out of it;" damn, now I know why those lyrics hit so hard.
but pls, my family robbie :(
gEt A jOb (｀ε´)
Do you need the food?
Spend less on food. :)
Who needs utilities?
Who needs a family when you can have a Cavetown statue?
I'm asexual and I don't understand how sexual love is considered the next step up after romantic love. People go on a few dates and stuff and are like "finally the dates are over now we can hook up", and fail to appreciate the time you've spent with that person, acting like the only thing it led up to was that.
Also, if you're dating someone, you shouldn't just be their partner, but also their friend. Spending quality time is so important in any relationship. It isn't just all roses and candles, it's having fun!
Lovely
I do agree, your partner is your friend and not just an object. 😖
I personally am not asexual but I totally agree. Sex should not be the main part of the relationship
ghost girl
Me neither but yeah.
Thank you thank you thank you! I feel like this is a good comment I'm bisexual btw!
@@ed-xq5jd I mean, sex is an important part of the relationship but it's not the only part. It really depends from person to person. I don't think I'd be able to hold a relationship with an asexual long term.
"And I've got my brain on"
*Seconds later*
"Improv-
Impro-
Improvnsjwisna-"
⚠️⚠️⚠️ HANNAH IF YOU ARE READING THIS ⚠️⚠️⚠️
You are worth it. Your life is worth living. If your friend make you feel like you aren't enough, YOU. ARE. EVERYTHING. We will always be here for support. We care. I care. Cut that friend off. It might be hard, but you won't regret it. You are amazing.
take four of those sticky hand things
and just go *shlap shlap shlap shlap shlap*
yes
Iconic
That was 5 times lol
I was your 1k like shlap shlap :)
me: "i wanna just look at cavetown for a while"
*get to the end of the video*
"or if it wasn't, i hope you just enjoyed looking at me for a little bit"
me: "whooaaaaaaa"
You look very handsome today Robbie.
Odin Baldr you right he’s such a sweet boi❤️❤️🍋🍋
Odin Baldr he looks handsome everyday
He looks very nice very nice everyday
I thought this was a victorious reference
how dare you
he's aro 😂
jkjk
I'm not aro, but honestly, y'all give amazing advice.
*I don't need love, I need choccy milk*
Wait, fuck-
What?
Cringe
*all you need a spot, merch, and a brain to make a great video*
WE HAVE THE SAME NAME WHAT
gwenhasnofrens bRO AND WE BOTH HAVE NO FRIENDS
And lots of hair
Laila Mather yes and that
XD
robin looks like he's following a fly around the room with his eyes half the time
*you can't unsee it now*
Why
0-0
fucc
Ope. Just did
How dare QwQ
omg you're hair is so floofly its so amazing
Robbie: “i too am aro”
Avery: “blueface baby”
some aro people can be in relationships :D aromantic identities are a spectrum
Bro slugs don’t get enough attention they’re so cute omg
@@927file_s slugs are very epic
my dad used to kill slugs :(
@@robin_ch noo
”and I’ve erm, got my brain on” 😂😂😂💛 I love you so much!!!
(edit: thank you for all the likes!!!!)
Whenever I'm down, I just listen to him. I hope I can Meet him someday 😊
Red Hood me too
@@gabbydraws5991 Hehe good to know someone thinks like me. I'm Steven btw
Red Hood me too!
“I’ve got my brain on” literally struggling with every single word possible
To be honest that is me every single day
Saaame
Same
Same lol
especially with that profile pic
Brain: *ON*
Mouth: *not quite there yet*
I legit thought that said "being an afro is fine"
Omg 😂🤣😂🤣
i read the same frickin thing
ur not alone 🤧👌🏽
Guess "you never walk alone" has a new meaning now
i would like this but it currently has 666 likes and who am i to ruin that
what robbie said about love is really cool to hear, even though i myself don’t fall on the aro spectrum i feel like a lot of people don’t appreciate platonic feelings and act like it’s such a limited relationship. like cuddling w/ homies is the best.
"How do I tell someone that I dont want to be their friend anymore?"
"OoOoOoOf"
I dont know I found funny his reaction
bless this video
you’re literally the cutest all the time, i feel attacked
maya i love how he stutters so cute
Justin Andrian Potolin ikr he’s such an adorable bean :,))
CrankyseptiplierPhan thanks yours is great too!
Whenever I feel down, I just watch him and I feel better
your pfp is me @ cavetown oof
Personally, I’m gay but I support all sexualities and I’m glad to learn more about beautiful aromatics 🥰
I don't know if I'm aro, I'm confused and i can relate to this is home
Update: I realized I’m ace, told my boyfriend and broke up with me. Lol
I am late but yeah me too.
That's why it's a spectrum. You might be grey-romantic or demiromantic. I'm personally demiromantic, which just means that I don't feel romantically about a person until I have a strong emotional connection with them first.
fkfjfjf same
Hope things are going well! It took me years to figure out I was aro spec.
@ルビー actually there's a lot of people that fall for others just based on their looks, so far I know both of my sisters are straight and fall in love with random guys they see and haven't even talked to I don't understand why though because I think I might be ace
I've come to grips with my being aromantic for a long time, and the very moment I had made me so unusually happy for some reason. It was as though all the burden of feeling like; this is something people "need" to lead normal lives was lifted, and I viewed myself as a little more whole of a person for it, rather than fractured or incomplete. The knowledge of platonic and romantic love being on the same plane rather than one being greater than the other is truly important, and without it, I'd still be running around confused. Sometimes I get sad watching the world around me turn, the people indulging in things I don't find much interest in, but ultimately that's them, and that's the world. You can't view yourself as glued to this grand scheme where if you don't conform to normalities, you'll be rejected and bounced off the planet. Present yourself proudly as if to say "I know myself/(I'm figuring things out). I wouldn't have you know me, unless you'd like to, but I'm here and there is no removing me, who I am, or how I feel." If you can get that mindset down, you're set for life, and you're living it right.
@@stelladenee
There are a lot of dark places people can go, but the lack of belonging is one we've all been to for one reason or another. Even passed that point of revelation; even when we can officially breathe easier, there's a lot of points in life that generally take that breathe away for better or worse. Rest assured that if you are breathing, you are and will always be valid. Regardless of how bad things get and even well beyond our lifetime, having lived at all *means* something- as corny as that all sounds.
God I feel so alone sometimes being on the aro spectrum, especially cause I do want to experience those feelings but I know I can’t and I’m kind of repulsed when those feelings are directed towards me. But I think I’m similar with platonic love, I platonically love my friends so much and I do love hugs and affection, but I associate it a lot with romance sometimes and that’s why I tend to hold back on those actions, out of fear that it will come off as romantic. I think it’s really awesome to see such an incredible songwriter not write about romantic love all the time!
Autumn g This is a big mood. I’m also aromantic and the term for being a repulsed by romance is called apothiromantic. (Which I also identify as). It took me a long time to get comfortable with the idea of doing romantic things but in a platonic way. I got to the point where a friend and I considered us to be platonically dating. But now it’s weird because they are actually dating someone and it feels really strange because I don’t understand romantic relationships
Ah yes me too
I can relate
Yeah I'm not aro but I really wish more of my friends weren't afraid of being seen as gay for hugging.
I can relate. I really really want to experience romantic love but whenever it gets directed to me I just get so so soooo scared of it. The whole concept of it is so happy and nice but it scares me.
5:50
Pop artists: sing about sex
Me: Yep nursery rhymes alright
I can relate-
@@paranoiid_corpse I like your username
@@isurvived2023 ty
@@isurvived2023 I really like yours 😂
*i just died cuz my heart exploded*
I always thought the lyrics ‘often I am upset that I cannot fall in love’ from This is Home were about being aromantic :,) ur cool Robbie
@eantel animations and stufff
Its a line from doctor suess book
i love how you said the whole vine in your name
What is this profile
** viv ** the beauty herself quensadilla
Thanks for talking about aromanticism, I’m asexual and any bit of positivity for our community goes a long way!
@Da Koynul There can be multiple meanings to a word. Asexual also means without sexual feelings or associations. Do your research before calling people out.
Da Koynul Einstein wasn’t even a biologist wtf
Da Koynul lmfao dumbass
Da Koynul asexual also means a lack of sexual attraction
Da Koynul ... you tried
I'm lesbian, and I think I'm aro.
I like watching others falling in love, but I don't quite....get it emotionally. I've always felt like I belonged in this spectrum, and lately I realize that you don't have to fall in love romantically.
I'm glad you've found yourself.
*how did he have an instant response to each of them and how does he know literally everything*
*theory: he's Jesus*
He jump cuts, so he probably takes a second to think about it and rewords how he says stuff.
yes
@@MinatheRaichu no hes jesus
@@sayogayo Also likely
Nice pfp
hello caveboy just wanted to let you know that this made my day. I've had a bit of a tough one so this calmed me and made me smile. thank you for being here.
also, I too am struggling with trying to socialise in school because everyone seems to be in their own group already
Bibienne Yeoh awe I hope your day gets better❤️❤️❤️
Edit: okay I’m dumb I spelled your wrong
@@portianoel hey lovely, thanks. I'm just getting ready for bed so hopefully things will get better in the morning but thank you for that ❤️❤️
When I first heard This Is Home I immediately felt like "wow, somebody else like me exists" because each lyric was like it's own little idea and moment and I could see every one of them in my life. I'm not Aro, but Ace and people either don't know what that is or assume I don't like relationships, love, ect. I found out about Cavetown and I loved the music. All of the sonts in general have such a beautiful pale yellow feel to them, and it just makes me less lonely.
I’m aro and recently my best friend asked me to date her, knowing I’m aro. I had to reject her and she’s been ghosting me since. This video honestly helped, I can’t stop hating myself for not being able to love her romantically, thanks robbie
I am in a very similar situation rn. I hope you're doing well 🩵
@@-Teague- i’m so sorry you’re going through that love it sucks :( but i’m doing much better and ik you will too!!
@@sophiee__ tysm I'm so glad to hear you're doing well and you made me feel a lot better 😊🩵
*"I'm really into eggplant"*
me, a gay: **coughs in gay**
savv kid exactly what I thought
@Emely Javier or it's just an overused joke but whatever
Wtf?
Jonah Harb ???
@Victor Von Cooch ew?
misread the title as “being a bro is fine” nd was like :^) thanks actually
That's fine too
I thought it said afro
Subtitles say "plutonic love"
Astral care
viva la pluto heck you
@@mcsy98 Hades yes, a pjo reference
for the love of pluto
Interesting
5:22 small things really do make the difference when you’re insecure :) i wish everyone knew that something as small as texting first in a conversation can make us happy for an entire week :’) but things like saying hi in a different tone than you usually do can make us feel like we did something to upset you and you hate us ehe
It really is a rollercoaster isn't it, one second you're laughing and having the best time of your life and as soon as they leave, you wonder if they actually hate you.
8:13 I had a friend like that. Robbie's right: cut all ties with them, don't engage with them, don't let them put you down. It feels sad at the time because you're losing someone you thought you trusted, but in the long run its easier to live a happier life without them.
Awh bb I’m sorry to hear that, as I know how painful it is from experience. You deserve the world, sweetie, and don’t let anyone make you think otherwise. 💜💜
@@antid3982 :3 I don't speak to her anymore. Thank u 👀
Eggplant = egg chip
YES
well egg chip is better than plant chip
Robin love egg chip
I’m aromatic, thank you for helping me figure that out I never knew this existed until now.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜:)
❤️💛💚💙💜
I N V A L I D
Deactivated Angel what? I just wanted to put hearts...?
@@angeldeactivated bruh what
Deactivated Angel UHHH AROS ARE VALID
Deactivated Angel aros are definitely valid lmao idk what you thought
I watched this 2 years ago when i was 13, i’m 15 now and its even more relevant. I don’t know and have never met you, but thank you for both giving advice and creating music that comforted me throughout the years.
Often I am upset
That I cannot fall in love but I guess
This avoids the stress of falling out of it
Lottie SKSKSKKSKS
green makes sense now
Are you.. tired of me yet?
I'm a little sick right now, but I swear, when I'm ready I will fly us out of here
@@farinhaNico it's not green it's this is home!!
ooooooooooooooooo
i'll cut my hair
ooooooooooooooooo
to make you stare
ooooooooooooooooo
i'll hide my chest and i'll figure out a way to get us out of here
The idea of romantic and sexual attraction doesn't interest me in the slightest and that makes me uncomfortable. What makes me even more uncomfortable is when people are like "ohhh she must be gay and just not willing to say it" like no.
if I were a lesbian I would say so, theres no shame in it.
It's something that I feel already separates me from most other people and it hurts even more when people don't legitimately recognize my experiences. Each and every single time I bring it up to people their responses make me feel ashamed about something that a lot of people are going through. Thank you for this video.
Ay. Your experiences and feelings are valid. You're great. I hope you find a way to make peace with the uncomfortable aspects of your person. Its easier said than done, but changing your reactions to things changes how you live. What I did (I'm bi-romantic and people call me a ho or say I'm straight but idealize the gay community because all my friends are gay so I lie to fit in which is a weirdly intelligent and completely incorrsct assumption) was I just accepted that some people just aren't going to understand. It's like when you like an unpopular food and people react in that weird extreme. You dont get ashamed for liking the food because it's food everyone's tastes and experiences are different. Their opinion isn't going to magically change your taste buds, y'know? I sincerely hope you have/find some positive people who do understand or are open to learning and I hope you can get to a slightly better place as far as self love and confidence goes. I believe in you, fam. I may be on the opposite end of the spectrum, but no one deserves to feel ashamed for who they are.
I don't feel ashamed so much as like, everyone treats me like my sexuality and romantic preference is a facade because they think I'm afraid of being gay or something... like what WILD assumption fam. people need to chill, but thank you for your kind words
I’m not asexual but I don’t want to date or anything and I’m at an age where I guess everyone has already lol anyways people claim I’m “bi” and hiding it or I’m lesbian and that’s why I won’t date guys. When in reality I just don’t want to
Heya sweetie, I’m the same and I know what you mean. It’s really tough and when people make jokes and stuff it always makes me feel uncomfortable but i never know how to ask people not to because I feel like I’ll be burdening them. And yeah people always seem to assume that it’s to do with your sexual orientation but like it’s more like the lack of?
But yeah, there’s nothing wrong with you at all, you are valid, you are beautiful, and you are amazing
💜🖤 good luck honey
thank you so much
My Nickname is Aro so I literally jumped when I saw the thumbnail 😂😂
Eh
You aren’t loveless either😂
watching old videos of my favorite singers is so fun
oh,i'm writing an essay about you for my english lesson right now
peachy cloud A* 👍
aww
Ooooh. Fun. What was the assignment?
Edit:besides that you had to write an essay lmao
+Breeanna Dawn heh,it's an essay abot the person who ispired me :)
I did too for music technology
Omg you're definitely the cutest person in the whole world, I can't believe you're aro, this is so incredible. It's so visible that you really love your friends so much, as much as anyone would love in a romantic way, and the vision you have about platonic and romantic love being on the same level of importance is so awesome and so true! And it's totally okay not to be able to love in a romantic way, you still have a huge heart and a lot of love to give. You are so sweet and I would love to be your friend just by seeing the way you treat your friends! I'm not aro, but I'm ace (asexual). Are you also ace or just aro?
I saw a social media post on the internet that said he identified with both the aro and ace spectrums. Hope that helps
I'm also aro and what you said was really lovely and comforting. Friends are important 💛
The advice on being aro spec really helped me come to terms with the fact I am aro spec, especially since I’m also ace. Thank you
i’m ace and hearing you’re on the aro spectrum is so awesome
edit: this got so many likes!! hi fellow aces
I’m ace too
Hello! What is ace? I'm curious
Phinehas Taylor asexual
@@phinehastaylor6964 basically, you dont feel sexual attraction. You look at people and you dont really want their body on yours or anything sexual. You could want physical intimacy (hand holding, cuddling, even kissing) but sex just isnt what you want)
Me too!
Hey Rob, stumbled upon this randomly in spite of loving your music for a while now. I'm asexual and aromantic and honestly being aromantic feels harder than the former most of the times and it felt reassuring to see that you, someone I genuinely admire can relate to that. I cried when I heard cut my hair, just the beginning of it "Often I am upset that I cannot fall in love but I guess this avoids the stress of falling out of it" felt so close to me. I have so much platonic love for my friends and that often turns out to be bad 'cause I get taken advantage of but it's alright 'cause the people in my life now are good people that reciprocate my feelings. Anyway, thank you for this I really appreciate it.
OML I WAS LITERALLY JUST THINKING ABOUT HOW I WANTED YOU TO UPLOAD CAVEBOI READ MY MINDDDDD❤️❤️❤️🍋🍋🍋
Portia Hurst sameeee
Miranda Schur I missed this sweet little boi so I’m so glad robin has telepathy powers
arowen rettig yass we love a Cavetown stan🍋🍋❤️❤️🌈🌈
Portia Hurst is it weird that I read “read” as read and not read?????
Dethanny L Yes it’s definitely weird.
*iss like a litil- a litil potato chip*
oh my god stop being so adorable
Cavetown being a smol bean for 10 minutes
i’ve got my brain on
*eye spazzes out*
i actually love my friends very aggressively and they're always like "are you lesbian?" and I'm like "wow using sexuality as an insult you're soooo cool marry my 1 child have all my money."
*aggressively*
Really Weird Wait- what!- how do you aggressively Platonically love someone?
“We’re still friends, right?”
“OF COURSE WE ARE I’LL FOLLOW YOU UNTIL YOU LOVE ME :3”
Same wth
At this point,all my female friends call our friendship *friends with benefits*
@Jona 24 lucky XD
Everytime I see you on my dashboard, my brain just says "SAMMMMME" over and over again. I'm also a red-headed aromantic.. so It's a little trippy. Your personality is also the most adorable thing ever and... oh my stars, you're amazing
One word: hair
i’m aro and ace and sometimes i think there’s actually something wrong with me
There's nothing wrong with you! I'm ace too and you know what you are absolutely lovely the way you are I don't know you but I love you (Platonicly, of course)
This is such a wholesome and uplifting reply chain and it makes my heart warm ♡ you've got this, lovely. uwu
same though, but theres nothing wrong with us. Are orientation is valid and we all are great in our own ways.
You’re fine the way you are 👍
there! is! absolutely! nothing! wrong! with! you! you're! perfect! just! the! way! you! are! and! you're! completely! valid!!!
all my platonic love
Thank you... A lot of us needed to hear all of those today. Im actually working on an essay for our Music Class and we had to choose three of our favorite artists/bands and make an essay and presentation about them and now, by choosing you, i now know that i did the best decision more than ever.
i've been avoiding from talking about this online because i don't know for sure if I'm really aro ace.
1) I never been sexually attracted to anyone so no see someone attractive oo I wanna be *BE* with them
2) I used to be upset for not having a partner as a 12 year old kid because all of my friends are forming rElAtIoNsHiP and I feel left out. pretty sure all of the people I thought I have a crush on is just me admiring their existence and being attracted to their aesthetics. idk for sure but I'm 19 now but I don't get excited about being in a relationship. I love friendship more. and if I did get crushes on people (before, I don't get crushes on people now) it'll only last minimum of 3 days and maximum of 3 months. I dunno, it is how it is
thank u so much for answering my question abt being aro, i really needed to hear it. can't wait to see u in nov 💖💖
Your profile picture gives me so much anxiety
I swear I read ‘Aro’ as ‘Afro’ I’m not the only one right?
You are totally the only one
I read it like that too
It's ok.... I thought it originally said afro because Robbie does have a very light afro.... So you aren't the only one
Same😂
Lmao
Just-
Being Afro is fine why am I laughing so hard-
“I prefer eggplant, its a more fun word “😂
Robbie is adorable and now I understand the lyrics to *This is Home*
hlo there,
just wanted to stop by and say you are an amazing bean and you deserve many of the loves :)
You precious lemon I love you
yo preach it
lemon boy 🍋
@@peekarae you read my mind
astronomer 72 😌
@@peekarae what?
My brother: which is more important, listening to Cavetown all day or actually doing something with your life?
Me: 3:39
that's perfect😂
Help I’m new here and I can’t figure out the name
Rob
Robbie
I think I saw someone say bob
Robin
WHAT IS CAVETOWN BUT ALSO SMOL GINGER BEAN’S NAME!!!!!
His Name Is Robin Skinner I Think. Rob And Robbie Are Just Nicknames👍😊
His name is Robin Skinner lolllol
all of the above but not bob. Bob is not a good enough name for Smol Ginger Bean
His real name is Robin, but people often call him Robbie, rob, etc as nicknames ^^
lmao same
I’ve only listened to his music before- this is the first video of his I’ve watched that isn’t music.
mostly lured in by the title because I kind of suspect I’m on that scale lol
Oh my god, hi I needed this today
I’m on the aro spectrum too! I’m demiromantic and I get really insecure about it sometimes, but hearing other people, especially ppl I look up to talk about in a positive way it helps a lot 💖🤟
i thought i was aro for a while. I felt sad sometimes looking at others. i just wished i loved someone- I realized that i wasn't aro, I'm just so scared of rejection that I beat my feelings into a ball. i realized that was unhealty and im trying to help myself. ive had a girlfriend since then, and it didnt end well, further sending me into my fear of rejection. Ive gotten a girlfriend that I really like and she is serious about me. Ive learned that I have so much platonic and romantic love to give- I tell all my friends I love them and hug all my friends (haha). i really cherish everyone around me and i make sure they know it.
Lemon wisdom.
I’m not a aromantic, I’m bisexual, but I appreciate you making this video and speaking up. It’s a beautiful thing to be able to open up about this stuff. My friend is contemplating her sexuality and she thinks she might be aro or asexual, so I want to understand how she feels and help her out.
Wait what- someone actually talking about the existence of Aromantics- I feel appreciated
I just want to say, thank you SO MUCH for talking about aromanticism. As an aromantic person myself, this is so amazing to see, and makes me feel so happy!!! Thank you for helping me become more confident in my orientation!!
Devil town is colder in the summer time
I’ll Loose my mind at least another thousand times.
Hold my hand tight, we’ll make it another night.
I still get a little scared of something new, but I feel a little safer when I’m with u
Falling doesn’t feel so bad when I know U’ve fallen this way too
I love how Robbie just has his own little accent, like right in the middle of American and British. In the future when our little boi gets on A-list, we’ll be like “Oh where’s you’re accent from?” And everyone else will be like “It’s cavetownnese” :)
2:43 *SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP* 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I LOVE THIS BOI SO MUCH
Everything that comes out of this human’s mouth could be a quote ngl
gosh it makes me so happy seeing someone talk about being aro. im aro and its a huge part of who i am and usually when someone talks about the aro community, its usually trash talk about how we “arent lgbtq+” (which makes no sense)
People say it isn't lgbt+ because, say for example you're a heteroromantic cis asexual, you experience no same gender attraction and identify as the gender assigned at birth..So. I don't know how it could fit into the community?
+Rei I agree with that reasoning. Aromantic people are not inherently LGBT unless they are, as you said, in some way not cis or heterosexual. Same goes for Asexuals too tbh.
PLEEASE KEEP YOUR HAIR THAT LENGHT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE!! I LOOOVE IT😭😭😍
I like your hair.
You are one of my favorite artists
Every time I listen to your music it feels like I’m hanging out with a good friend in spring while enjoying a nice picnic together
aromatic
arəˈmatɪk/
adjective
1.
having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
"a massage with aromatic oils"
Andrew James did you mean,,,, aromantic,,,,,,
N
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I think you meant aromantic
i think
you got it wrong m8..
Aromantic not aromatic