OMG SAME I think I might interpret it the wrong way though like I interpret it like I just cut myself and there’s blood everywhere or h killed myself and now I’m a ghost or something idk
Really appreciate that there's no explicit imagery for such a heavy song. It really makes the message much more meaningful, coming from someone who used to self harm and can trigger easy. This song feels cathartic but not harmful
i understand that. i used to think i didn't have triggers but when you've personally experienced it it hurts differently (for me at least) there was a boy (he's 4''7 (140cm) and everyone bullies him for this) who was bragging (i kid you not, _bragging_ ) about self harming and how he liked doing it. i softly told him to shut up, bc it was really hurting me how he talked about it (which was not like me cuz im always loud in class) and he just rolled him eyes and kept picking at his scab. thank God for my crush who was sitting next to him and told him to shut up and that he was just seeking attention
as triggering as this was i really needed this. when they dragged their hands against the landscape and it got larger, i knew it. i was in tears already. also with Robbie's "disappearance" i feel like he's really struggling. it's been on his mind. i hope he knows there's millions and millions of people who love him so frickin much. so, so frickin much. that we can't thank him enough for all he's done for us. and with the situation that happened recently with him having to come out and this whole stupid cancel culture fiasco, we never wanted any of that to escalate or even happen. as for the song, i'm sorry for all those including Robbie that you understand the meaning of the lyrics and I'm so proud of yall for pushing through. my absolute babies, i love you all dearly though i don't know yall personally. keep it up homeslices. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Thia was triggering for me too. Something tells me this can't be a song I put on my playlist, but a song I will always come back to when I need it. Only Robbie could create such an powerful experience with a handful of lyrics. I am forever grateful for what his music as got me through, I hope he is doing alright.
@@kitsungekithefox5292 people tried to cancel him on twitter for some old disrespectful tweets/comments he made. It ended up with Rob being forced to come out as transgender and he took a break from social media. His management now runs all of his accounts.
Reading the lyrics, Robbie I'm so sorry you've felt this way but just so you know (if you ever read this) we are all SO DAMN PROUD of you for coming this far.
I'm still in my dark days and I do what you do I keep pushing but not about me, im glad that your dark days are over and thats awsome that you kept pushing I was starting to think what would happen if committed oof but now this comment makes me feel like I shouldn't stop and I should keep going so thank you for inspiring me to keep going. 🙂
Idk if this is really obvious or not but i love the part where he reaches his hand out to the train, he’s hesitant at first because the feeling isn’t what he expected but then he touches it and the rainbows explode out, and when he takes his hand away they fade, but there is still some that stay with him forever. I think the train represents sh and the rainbows represent the feelings of relief/grounding that come with it, and then the feeling goes but you will always keep the scar, the reminder of that feeling which is the small amount of rainbow he is holding. Again idk if that was really obvious but I just love that part so much
to anyone seeing this: hey, stay for a bit drink some water eat something, even if it's small, u deserve this. take care of yourself, one step at a time. I'm proud of you for making it this far. I love you. (omg😭 I wrote this at like the lowest point in my life hoping someone would see it and feel better. I'm so happy I could help yall, ur all so appreciated and beautiful. Every one of yall that see this deserve the world. Remember that the bad things that may have happened to you aren't your fault ily all sm)
the thing I noticed about cavetown's audience is that everyone here is so kind just coming here and reading the comments makes me feel better when I have bad mood days once more this makes me want to hug Robbie really tight for creating music and uniting people that way ;> thankya robbie!! 🎵💗❤💜💛
I love that all the bots that comment early say stuff like "sending good vibes" or "sending virtual hugs" because they know we all have deteriorating mental states.
“Everyone’s got a thing they don’t like, a thing that makes them stand in front of the sink with tears in their eyes” - Dear “Looking at the boy across the sink, thinking what the hell have you just done?” - Sharpener BRB I’m just gonna think over these two sentences for the next few weeks, making link after link between the two songs, personal experiences, and the music video.
the sink symbolises when you go to the sink after you’ve used this unhealthy mechanism, and usually sinks have mirrors above, so you’re looking at yourself and thinking what the hell have you done :)
@@saff8724 i think it was talking literal, it spoke about a pill, trying to get it down, there's no turning back. suicide attemp with a pill, over the sink staring in the mirror, thinking "what the hell have i just done"
Every cavetown song makes me cry but this one especially. Most of all the last part where he says "You ask yourself why am I like this? Why am I selfish? But honey you know you can't help it" because I get where he's coming from and I feel like that so much. I've been trying to stop sh but it's really hard and it's a journey I guess. I wish I could thank Robbie for his songs. They make me feel less alone.
Luck with this, i hope you can be happy and stop to hurt u, i was in some like this and i know the hard to get out and Keep calm Just think you're loved for people, and probably u love these people, and u dont wanna hurt them doing this on u They want to see u happy and u can help to do it When u are doing that, think in them, and try to stop, just to see them some happy for u (I dont speak english, so i hope u understand that) Luv uu💖💖💗💗💗
“An escape to me is just a sharpener to you” to anyone who relates to this, please stay strong. It gets better. I promise. Go eat that food you love, go watch a movie, but please try to avoid taking it out on yourself. I know firsthand being told to stop doesn’t help, but whatever you’re going through, it gets better. You are so freaking amazing and it is possible to stop. There are so many people who love you. There are so many people who you have t met yet who will live you. It gets better.
My love for you comes from how absolutely amazing you are, I can tell you know how, we, the readers of your message feel. I want you to know that even when life seems to suck, I love and appreciate the kind human you are and I aspire to be more kind like you
Lyrics for anyone who needs them :-) [Verse 1] Sharpener's calling me again Trying to turn it into some Thing I can draw into my skin Make it a picture that I love Instead of something that I wish I could get in the bath and scrub right off [Chorus] Why am I ashamed to look the way I do? All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you [Verse 2] Big old pill to inch around There's no copping out this time Try my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down) Sometimes seems like I'm still young Looking at the boy across the sink Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?") [Chorus] Why am I ashamed to look thе way I do? All 'cause an escape to mе was just a sharpener to you Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room? Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two [Outro] You say, why am I like this? You mean, why am I stupid? 'Cause you know you're not trying to fix it You mean, why am I like this? You say, why am I selfish? 'Cause you know, honey, you can't help it [End of Song] Credits: genius.com/Cavetown-sharpener-lyrics I know this a bit late but I hope these lyrics can be helpful to anyone still listening to this amazing song
I just- This song is so important “an escape to me is just a sharpener to you” like damn if you know what that means it really hits hard and the song as a whole reflects on coping mechanisms and how not all of them are healthy and so many people don’t understand so if you do... then just go to the kitchen drink a glass of water, maybe eat some snacks make yourself comfortable, watch that movie that you like and forget about your problems for a while because you deserve to be loved and to be ok and you’ll get through it one step at a time. . . . I’m sorry this is a mess :)
@@phoebeduncan4642 I’m proud of u dude. It takes a lot to get through something like that and I just wanna let u know that even if I don’t know you I’m proud of you.
im sorry that you know it, please take care of yourself altough i dont know the feeling i know frinds who does i cant express the pain i see in their eyes
I cannot even express how incredible this song and this animation are. The metaphors, the artistic interpretations, it's all just fucking amazing. I hope that this goes viral. I really do. This song means so much to me as someone with depression and suicidal ideation and self harm. I hope that it goes on to tell people they aren't alone and that they can find some meaning here as well.
“Because an escape to me is just a sharpener to you” 7 months ago was a dark time for me. This song is amazingly brilliant. Listening to this, as a different person I was 7 months ago really means a lot. Still here and still breathing. The scene when he goes into the door and the pitch black is just like “The View From Halfway Down” from Bojack Horseman. That episode is brilliant as well. Both have the same meaning and if you are not familiar with the show please watch the whole thing. It has really helped me as well as Cavetown’s music.
cavetown's video animations are like the the old doodles i always tried as a kid pencil tip broke each time i sharpened it so i gave up on being artistic
Songs these days are all about love and breakups, this is why I love Cavetown. He talks about real life problems that everyone else is to scared to talk about. Not only are his lyrics a story by themselves but along with the videos? They may as well be a masterpiece. So many of his songs have helped me, and a lot more through dark times and that is why he is my favorite artist.
Haha this hit WAY too close to home. But to everyone: there's always something more the universe has in store for you. Don't dwell on things. I know it's hard but it's always the positive thoughts that count
13 months clean and then broke it today. maybe one day i can be as good at resisting like i used to be. proud of everyone in these comments reaching their goals. lots of love everyone
103 days free of self harm... but I still relate to this song because I still have an eating disorder :( ... it's a terrible way to cope EDIT: thank you everyone for all the support! Today was my first day without counting calories (during the day that is, I kinda gave in at night)! It felt so freeing. I'm trying my best not to count calories anymore and I'm looking for new coping mechanisms!💖💖
I am so so so incredibly proud of you pal. 103 days is amazing. You’re winning the fight. And about the eating disorder, continue to battle that, ok? I promise that the gaps will get longer and longer, even if you slip up now and again. It’s 103 days now, and one day.. you’ll wake up and realize it’s been 200. And then one day, you’ll be at a year. I believe in you:
“Why am I like this?” “But you can’t help it” these thoughts are the ones that happen inside of people with mental illnesses on the regular. It sucks. And the part about looking for what I’m assuming is a thought or part of you that was locked away and then being consumed by it? Painful.
@@almonds8895 I’d kind of forgotten about this comment, but it means a lot that you’d ask. I’m doing better since when I posted that, not fantastic by any means, but all progress is good progress. I hope you’re doing well ❤️ We’re all going to be okay.
@@jessicalandrey8421 that’s very good to hear! im in a rough patch right now but still doing my best to be kind to myself. and you are right, we will get through whatever comes our way:)💕
tw okay. this was released just after i took a hard test at school and could tell i hadnt done well and my first thought was to sh as a punishment for not doing well and then i looked at my phone and saw robbie had released this and i listened to it and just went to the bathroom and sobbed. it hit so hard at the exact moment i needed it to. thank you robin. i can never pay you back for the amount of times you’ve saved my life.
Don’t worry about what your school has to say for you. It’s what you think. You matter and are amazing and aren’t made of paper so don’t cut yourself. Ily and just stay stron
For those who keep asking about lemon boy, I'm going to try to explain in my own words what I think the appearance of lemon boy meansin this song. In "lemon boy", the idea of lemon boy is meant to represent mental illness and how robbie has accepted living with mental illness, that's what the whole song is about. The bridge specifically talks about how he is afraid to lose his mental illness because in a way he would be losing apart of himself. From my understanding, specifically going with the lyrics that are sung when lemon boy appears in "Sharpener" , lemon boy represents his past self who had had accepted living with mental illness. While "lemon boy" is about accepting mental illness and living with it, "Sharpener" represents the struggles that comes along with living with mental illness and the want to escape it via any means necessary. That portion of the song is basically wishing that rather than accepting and living with mental illness, he wish he had worked to cure it so he wouldn't have to fight it anymore. This song is densely packed with emotion and symbolism and personally resonates with me. An amazing piece that helps me remember that I'm not alone, that other people chose to live with lemon boy rather than abandoning him and that yes it is still hard living with mental illnesses even after accepting them. I would like to make one thing very clear, THIS IS JUST AN INTERPRETATION OF THE LYRICS. I know that robbie has openly admitted to having mental health issues, but I am not claiming this is what he meant for that portion of the video to mean, this is just how I am able to understand it. I hope your doing okay out friend, if you ever need to chat I'm just a text away.
this is a cool interpretation of it. i looked at it in a way that lemon boy is the younger version of himself as he appears with the lyrics “sometimes seems like im still young, looking at the boy across the sink.” he is seeing a reflection of the younger him and wondering what that version would think of his older self and who he has become with the lyrics “what the hell have you just done”
@@keeley7528 that was my first interpretation too... But after thinking about it , I feel it represents those moments when you feel crazy and self destructive for the first time after a while. Like you were, once again, a kid doing stupid things
i use disassembled sharper blades to self harm. i don't know if this is the intended meaning of this song, but that's how i take it. talking about how self harm is an "escape". this year started off with a huge relapse into my eating disorder and self harm and it's not gotten much better, but i really appreciate that this whole time robbie's just been putting out song after song and lifting spirits. i love you
tomorrow exactly i’ll turn 8 months clean, this song means a lot. made me cry a lil bit too much. you guys are super strong, whatever is happening will pass. it’s okay to start again as much as you need. 🌸🌞🍄
The line "honey you can't help it" made me break down the first time I heard it. I never knew I needed someone to say it to me and it's helped me, a bit, knowing I'm not the only one who feels that way.
friendly reminders to you all: -it’s okay if you aren’t okay -you are not nearly as bad as you might think you are -you are allowed to be proud of yourself, and you are allowed to love yourself -you are so brave for pushing through even when life gets tough. you have no idea how much i admire you for that. -one day you’ll look back and be so glad you kept on going when things got tough (i promise). -you’re not a burden and your friends want to help you and make sure you’re okay. that’s what friends are for. -your emotions are 100% valid. -you are 100% valid -you are loved, i promise. -i think that you are hecking amazing. it makes me sad to think that you don’t think that of yourself too. -you aren’t ever trapped. things may be tough right now but i swear things will be okay. practice healthy distractions (watch a movie or do something you love), eat a snack, bundle up in some blankets and become a blanket burrito, talk to a friend and drink lots of water. take care ❤️
Just got out of the mental hospital for a suicide attempt. this hits so close to home, if I had succeeded I would have never heard it. Even if its something small maybe it is worth it to stay alive, at least for a bit
just wanted to stop by and say i love you for getting through so much and surviving. but, i hope ur also enjoying your life without feeling like u need to survive. you’re amazing. take care of yourself ❤️❤️❤️
Its not maybe... I'm staying alive for any small moment that makes me feel even just a little happy. And that's been the greatest move I've made towards getting better.
i think this song is about the addiction to self harm/self destruction. "sharpeners calling me again" feeling hopeless and as if you have no choice but to give in. "an escape to me was just a sharpener to you" using self harm as a form of escapism. "big old pill to inch around" possibly a burden overhead? you know you shouldn't be doing this but you can't stop. you tell yourself you are in control but the sharpener calls you and controls you. feeling the after regret, possibly seconds after or looking back at your younger self and thinking "what the hell have you (just) done" feeling shame that you do this but continue to do it, feeling as if you aren't making any progress. "why am i like this, guess you know you're not trying to fix this" including possible themes of relapse there. yeah idk let me know your analysis below :)
everyone looks at things differently. even if there is a true meaning behind it, a lot of us will still view it in a way that helps us feel less alone or like there’s someone who understands. to me its about self h*rm and embarrassment about who you are, and for me like the people around you liked who you were before. also the part where he’s looking in the mirror is sometimes how it feels to sh. sorry i’m ranting i just don’t have anyone to talk to rn lol
luna evans i definitely agree. like the themes of embarrassment u mention i think are very prominent in the lyrics, as well as the mirror part. also you aren't ranting at all, i enjoy hearing other perspectives :) i'm hear if you need to talk
if anyone connects to this song and relates deeply with the lyrics, im so sorry and i want to say that its okay and it is going to be okay some day. i think if you really get the lyrics, we have all been through the same things/similar things and to me, its also comforting to know that im not alone, we're never alone :')) go drink some water, go take a shower and make yourself some nice warm beverage and treat yourself well. remember that your're still here, after all those dark days you have managed to overcome, and i am so so so proud of all of you that are still here, alive and breathing no matter what
When the world comes to realise how special each human being is it will be too late. Because I will say that cavetown already showed the world how beautiful humans can be when they make the effort, try and wake up in the morning and say “hey I’m going to make myself happy by making someone else happy!” But sadly only a small percentage of people do that ALTHOUGH I’m sure we are all getting to that place of joy slowly. One step at a time. Is one step to a better future. That one step. Is the first of 7.6 billion. That should happen. So when you wake up and think that your in a foul mood so you are going to take it out on other people. Remember cavetown.
I am kind to people all the time, I respect all LGBT, all minorities, and struggling mental kids... His songs always make my day better or make me learn something new! I seriously agree with you #RememberCavetown
as soon as i saw the title i knew. i’m so sorry robbie, we are all here for you. we love and appreciate you so much. the ending was heartbreaking, and i want you to know that you are NOT alone
the meaning of this song just jumped out to me INSTANTLY. i saw Sharpener, and i thought "this can't be, right?" the video, the first three lines, and i knew for sure. to those of you who also instantly understood the meaning, and also to those who didn't: i hope you're doing okay. no one should have to use sharpeners or any other harm as a coping mechanism. its going to be okay. please don't give up. i believe in you, you can do it. I'm proud of you for your accomplishments.
a few days before this song came out, i had a really bad night where i did some pretty bad things to myself. i was in a pretty dark place, and when this song came out i saw the title and just went "NO..." like you, i thought that it couldn't be what i thought it was, i thought i was just connecting imaginary dots. but i listened to it and knew what it meant after the first line. it was really strange to me how the song came out a few nights after what i'd done.
[Verse 1] Sharpener's callin' me again Tryin' to turn it into some Thing I can draw into my skin Make it a picture that I love Insert something that I wish I could get in the bath and scrub right off [Chorus] Why am I ashamed to look the way I do? All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you [Verse 2] Big old pill to inch around There's no copping out this time Tried my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down) Sometimes seems like I'm still young Lookin' at the boy across the sink Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?") [Chorus] Why am I ashamеd to look the way I do? All 'cause an escapе to me was just a sharpener to you Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room? Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two [Outro] You say, why am I like this? You mean, why am I stupid? Guess you know you're not tryin' to fix it You mean, why am I like this? You say, why am I selfish? Guess you know, honey, you can't help it
100 days clean today, my biggest streak so far, i feel so proud of myself and it wasnt easy, ive been struggling for years, i just want to tell everyone whos on the same page to take care of yourself, please, is never easy but you can grow and learn to not needing it anymore and live a less tense life, i really wish yall the best
@@catboyneilcicierega tysm !! im doing great, hitting the 6 months milestone tomorrow !! im really proud and excited. I hope u r doing well too, take care i wish u the best
(TW!!) ive been a fan of cavetown's music for a while now, but this song in particular really struck a chord in me. what im getting from this song is struggles with cutting/carving and maybe depersonalisation, which has been something ive been struggling with for a while. so thank you robbie, this helped me cope a little healthier.
I'm so proud of you! Even if you feel just a bit better just remember that little things are the most important. Step by step it'll get better. I belive in you with my whole heart. Stay safe!
ok umm i haven't seen a lot of people talking about the visuals of the video so... im going to. First of all whoever or to the team that animated and drew this fricking WOW its incredible how raw but with full of a messege the video is, there's a scean in 2:16 that the character starts running and its just so great how it switches from the shadow of him running and him
@@vh4240 i was going to private message you.. couldn’t find a way. Learn about geometry. Learn about speed. How light affects the mind at different speeds. How symbolic scenes/objects(dynamic or static) will affect the person’s subconscious mind. A triangle with Gold light emitting from it is something you should contemplate how to use. Just giving you tips :) I subscribed btw, when you make a video i will watch!
“an escape to me was a sharpener to you” hit me (not in the ways as some other people here but) so i use my room or my phone (and music) as an escape from things but then when i’m in my room for a while and i’m finally doing fine, someone comes in and says that i’m just hiding in my cave and that i should come out for once and that just makes me want to go even further away usually i’m escaping because of just generally being worked up or cause of dysphoria so yeah thanks for reading my little vent :) love the song, and if you’re reading this, you can do it :)
one month free of self harm I still keep the blade next to my bed I still have a first aid kit in my room And I still get the urges But I’m staying strong.
I know that situation, because I'm there too. But trust me, you are strong, and even *stronger* than you think. The urges might last for a while, but that doesn't mean you aren't making progress. I'm not going to talk you into getting rid of it just yet. Because that would be hypocritical. But may you do me one tiny little favor, and move it away from your bed? It sounds useless, but it makes a slight difference. If something has worth to you- (and don't tell me it doesn't, because i know it does. Its an escape. We all make sick connections with things like that.) If you give something worth, it gives it power. It might sound crazy, Jasper, but even if you aren't using it, its there. The closer you keep it, the more power you give to those urges. So please, move it away from your bed. I used to count a bottle of pills every night. Its one of the worse things you can do. Don't let yourself think.. "its just there." Don't make it easy for yourself to back down from the fight. I promise it will be easier to fight if you move it a bit farther away. Keep staying strong. -Jay
I feel like this is a song everyone needs to hear, not just because it’s amazing, but because of the meaning behind it. “Because an escape to me, is just a sharpener to you” “Sharpener’s calling me again, trying to turn it into something I can draw into my skin” I don’t know if it was the intended meaning, let me know how you interpret it, and if I was completely wrong :’)
To me it’s that me trying to make myself happy (by making a makeshift binder and wanting to cut my hair and other gender dysphoria relieving stuff to me) is making others dislike me more and it’s hurting them inside so I try not to do it to please them
Lyrics Verse 1] Sharpener's callin' me again Tryin' to turn it into some Thing I can draw into my skin Make it a picture that I love Insert something that I wish I could get in the bath and scrub right off [Chorus] Why am I ashamed to look the way I do? All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you [Verse 2] Big old pill to inch around There's no copping out this time Tried my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down) Sometimes seems like I'm still young Lookin' at the boy across the sink Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?") [Chorus] Why am I ashamеd to look the way I do? All 'cause an escapе to me was just a sharpener to you Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room? Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two [Outro] You say, why am I like this? You mean, why am I stupid? Guess you know you're not tryin' to fix it You mean, why am I like this? You say, why am I selfish? Guess you know, honey, you can't help it
I know that feeling of looking in the mirror in horror sobbing. Being afraid that someone will notice. Hating myself for what I’ve done to my body. While it pains me to know gone through this also I am glad to feel less alone. Thanks for that gift Robbie
tw self-harm / the moment i saw the title i immediately knew what's it gonna be about. i used to break my sharpeners into two back when i was at my lowest and up until now that is the only memory i can think of everytime i see one. reading the comments under cavetown's music vid puts me into comfort knowing that there are a few others who interpreted the song the way i did. i was never alone. although my insides are hollow, i am still human. if i could just go back in time to tell this to my younger self, i would. maybe then she wouldn't have had resorted to other means of escape just to make herself feel whole again. better days are coming, and i am proud of you for making it this far :)
sorry if this is unserious but honestly if someone cuts themself with a sharpener then just bring a mechanical pencil and markers no sharpener-things like crayons and pencils
@@butteredlampshade tw self-harm my interpretation for this song is when a person gets the blade inside the sharpener and uses it to scar his skin as a way of catharsis, hence the line "sharpener's calling me again, trying to turn into something i can draw into my skin"
Dear Cavetown, Often I feel useless and untalented, stupid... Like everyboyd is hating me and I should not be exist. But your music helps me🥺. Your voice is make me feel like I'm on clouds. There's so much thing I wanna tell and thank about but english isn't my first language. Anyway thank you 💞 Sorry for my bad english. Whoever feels like this I wanna tell you that you are beautiful and special ✨❤️
Hi! I just think You should know this sooo...I know that I'm just an internet stranger but I wanted to tell You that you're great person. I know that its hard sometimes and the situation feels helpless, but belive me, it will get better. Just hold on and don't give up no matter what. Sorry if my English isn't good, it isn't my first language as well. So here's a virtual hug for You, I hope it gets better, and if You want to talk then remember I'm here for You. Stay stafe!
I am 15 days. I never thought i would make it, this song will and always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you Robbie for being strong so we all can be to.
God I hate how much I relate to this. Anyway, I hope you’re well, and if you aren’t, I hope things get better, being sad sucks, believe me I know. I’m gonna be stuck at home going by my deadname for two weeks because there’s been a case of ‘you-know-what’ in my year. Hang in there, I’ll be fighting with you Talk to the people you care about and cut the toxic people out of your life I might not know any of you but I love you all 💖
i was on facetime with my friends mum (it's important to be friends with your friends parents, so that if your own parents disown you, they'll be happy to take you in) and we were listening to cavetown, she loves robbie now!!?
"looking at the boy across the sink thinking "what the hell have you just done" has the same energy as "a thing that makes them stand in front of the sink with tears in their eyes" also thank you for another beautiful song
Ugh, I hate being late to comment things, but, I love this song so much. I struggle with self harm, and it lead to be an addiction. The longest I've been clean was 4 weeks, but I relapsed. When I feel like relapsing, I listen to this to calm me down. Thank you for the amazing songs Cavetown😊
I get the feeling this is about self harm, dissociation, and/or dysphoria. The first bit being the song is called sharpener. A common thing used to cut is a pencil sharpener. When the person looks into the mirror they don't see themselves, but someone asking them what they have done. This could either be due to self harm or the process of things like cutting your hair to start a transition. I could just be projecting, but u h h those are the vibes I'm getting Edit: I ended up reading the lyrics and for sure get sh vibes. Not specifically cutting, but more carving. He talked about drawing a picture that he loved instead of what he wished he could wash off. Carving would fit better for that than cutting I think. But I definitely get sh vibes, and still dissociation vibes because of the disconnect to the boy in the mirror
I was thinking the same thing! The 'escape to me, is just a sharpener to you' line definitely gave me the vibes that it was about self-harm, self esteem issues and dysphoria?
the sh bit is what i gathered, mainly bc i use a sharpener blade. especially the bit that was like “slit the sharpener in two” or smth along those lines bc you need to take it apart to use it in that sense. also because sh is what comes to my mind whenever any type of blades are in mention,haha.. i don’t wanna assume that’s what it’s abt since it’s his personal experience, but that’s how i relate to and interpret it yk
"just a sharpener to you" hit me so hard. Those of you who never go through this will never understand that small things will never just the sharpeners. They will always be triggers
I'm currently stressing over a very long exam I answered but didn't get submitted because of my weak internet (so all my answers are gone) and was struggling to study for tomorrow, but this calmed me down. Thank you Edit 10:54PM: I still can’t absorb my notes very well, but hey, baby steps. Thank you everyone, you’re all giving me hope that, though it’ll be difficult, I’ll get through this just fine. What matters is that I did my best and that’s good enough (fun fact: this also applies to you, even if all you’ve done is get up and drink water! i’m proud of you!) :> I wish all of you a good day/night, please take care of yourself and stay safe!
to everyone reading this, I love you so much. from someone who never thought they'd make it past the next week, you deserve to feel happiness, love, pure euphoric joy, beautiful experiences, you deserve to see more sunsets, sunrises, share more laughs, hugs, LISTEN TO ROBBIES SONGS, see new art, the world, feel truly infinite. you deserve it all and i am proud of you.
Man when 2:48 hit the tears really just said “aight imma head in” But, in all seriousness, that last part really means so much to me. I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and depression and man did this really hit.
"Sharpener" Sharpener's callin' me again Tryin' to turn it into some Thing I can draw into my skin Make it a picture that I'll love Insert something that I wish I could get in the bath and scrub right off Why am I ashamed to look the way I do? All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you Big old pill to inch around There's no copping out this time Tried my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down) Sometimes seems like I'm still young And lookin' at the boy across the sink Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?") Why am I ashamed to look the way I do? All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room? Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two You say, why am I like this? You mean, why am I stupid? Guess you know you're not tryin' to fix this You mean, why am I like this? You say, why am I selfish? Guess you know, honey, you can't help it
His lyrics are what it takes to make a kid with a guitar, a couple of computer thing-a-majigs, and an imagination as creative as hell get 41k views on a vid within a day of release. he weaves a story from memories with the blood red thread of emotion for us to read, and cry Man robbie, you dont know how hard your songs strike the bulls eye of our hearts
⚠️TW⚠️ after throwing away my first blade, i stole a pencil sharpener from my teacher’s classroom. i don’t know why i did it, nothing in me at that moment wanted to use it, but i grabbed it anyway. it sat in my backpack for weeks until one night... i just broke. it’s been a struggle, but i’m over two months clean atm. this song is everything i feel about sh and more. to everyone who relates; i am so sorry. you are so brave to have kept fighting, and come all this way. you’re doing amazing...i want you to keep fighting ♥️ please don’t be afraid to reach out for help! you are loved, valid, beautiful, and appreciated
Thank you so much for this comment, I really needed it. I'm so proud of you! Keep up, you're doing amazing!! If you need to talk, I'm there. Even though I'm a stranger, I still care about you and hope you feel better. Have a nice day/night and stay safe :)
Anyone who needs this, I love you. no matter what you look like, no matter what your gender/sexuality is, i love you. you matter, we all do. please keep going. your story may have started bad, but why does it have to end that way too? move past that chapter! :D
coming back to this song after reaching a year clean from self harm after 6 years of struggling with it. such a beautiful beautiful song, i hate that i understand it and it's crazy how much it resonates with that time in my life, it's like he's straight up read my mind. thank u robbie, and i hope anyone reading this is doing ok
I’ve never had a song that related to me in such a fucking deep way. I wasn’t ready for this. How does it make me so embarrassed and yet so understood.
Ooof wow this hit home. Being the mum of the chat and a mother in real life who wears arms of silver lines, know that if your interpretation of this song is self harm, that it gets better. You find healthier ways to cope. I'd be lying if I dont feel embarrassment when it comes to summer and I live in longer sleeves to prevent the side eye glances and disapproving looks. But it's my past I'm a mum to a teenager now and when she was old enough to understand why my arms were the way they were, and how it was an unhealthy response to feeling helpless,sad and overwhelmed I told her. I taught her compassion and understanding for those who harmed and if she found out any of her friends were doing so, to help them. I wish I could wrap you all up so none of you felt as sad, segregated and alone as you do. The world is such a tough place please dont suffer alone ❤
Hey, I'm not normally too affected by stranger's stories, but this was kind of beautiful. I'm so glad you're doing well, and that getting through that hard time of your life shows your child that it can get better, and not to use certain coping mechanisms was something that came out of it. I wish you the best in your life :)
Thank you mum. Really thank you, I don't know why but your story gives me a lot of hope for the future. I'm a month clean now, I know I might relapse eventually, but you remind me that if I keep on fighting I can get past this. So thank you, I'm glad there are kind people like you out there in the adult world.
@@butterflyjuniper5305 You can do it! Dont be disheartened when you relapse you haven't lost the fight, relapse is ok and it's to be expected but dust that sh*t off grit your teeth and be defiant! you're strong and you are beautiful and you will not be beaten! I've not relapsed for over 15 years. To me now every scar represents everytime I won against doing something worse. Every scar a f*ck you I want to live. Harming comes in all different forms we all have our own battles we face everyday and often in secret. I wish I could start something to help people ya know? But I'm not qualified, I couldn't afford to set anything up to help, So I try build people up or give them hope where I can, I feel it's my purpose. A hugs and support gal that's me so here 🤗✊🏻 take them and you've got this!!
I know that probably no one is going to see this,but I swear that Robbie is the hero we all needed.He saved so many people with his music,and I have never heared better music and lyrics.You are great Caveboi!
Sharpener’s calling me again Trying to turn it into something I can draw into my skin Make it a picture that I love Instead of something that I wish I could get in the bath and scrub right off Why am I ashamed to look the way I do All ‘cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you Big old pill to inch around There's no copping out this time Try my best to get it down Sometimes seems like I'm still young Looking at the boy across the sink Thinking what the hell have you just done Why am I ashamed to look the way I do All ‘cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two You say why am I like this You mean why am I stupid ‘Cause you know you’re not trying to fix it You mean why am I like this You say why am I selfish ‘Cause you know honey you can’t help it
Guys.......... I've been wanting to do this for so so long now but never felt ready. I've been clean for over a year, physically at least. Mentally I've almost slipped so many times, even mentally went through imagining the process of doing it to my skin so I at least wasn't doing it on my body, but tonight I did something big.... I threw away my razors. Deep in the bathroom trash. I've put it off so long because I was comforted by the thought that they were still hidden in my room _just in case_ . Well, now they're not. I'm free? I think I am. I think I'm free! IM FREE!!!!!!! IM FUCKING FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's amazing! I'm so proud of you no matter what happens know how strong you are even if it's hard to believe you made it a whole year!!!! That's flipping amazing I'm so proud of you
@@CoffeeQueen03 dudeee good job!!! it's not gonna be easy. u know that, but you've done the major steps, the hard part, breaking that habit and coping mechanism. just know theres still a road ahead but you've taken the first steps and that's super swag, and don't forget to reach out to people who can help u on the trip :)
tw: self harm this song really hits home for me. until a couple months ago, I was struggling a lot with self harm. even when my family took away anything I had to do it with, or I cut my nails, I still found ways to do it. I'm not proud of it, but after my last relapse I decided I was done. I didn't wanna do it anymore. it's not easy to just stop, I'll never say it is. but I also got medication for my anxiety, and I stood up to my dad, and I started opening up to my friends. I don't usually share my sob stories like this, but what I'm trying to say is if I can get better, so can you. I believe in you. it's okay if you mess up sometimes. you'll get better, I know you will.
i few of robbies newest songs kind of seem like a cry for help, and it’s really starting to worry me :/ robbie, if you’re seeing this, we love you and you’re perfect. your whole fanbase is here to support you and if you ever need anything, we’re here for you. if you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to ask for help, because it’s ok, it’s ok to feel the way you do. we don’t ever want to lose you, you don’t always have to be the happy role model that people see you as, it’s ok to not be happy, please don’t take your life tho. we love you robbie❣️
i don't think anyone is perfect and Robbie did say some bad things. It's not my apology to forgive as i am not jewish nor black but he sounded sincere and it seems like he really wants to improve himself. I hope he's doing ok.
1:57 In the lemon boy song, lemon boy is spoken of as the bitter part of oneself which one has to accept in order to live with it and mature, I feel that in this part when he looks in the mirror and sees lemon boy it means that He can no longer see himself, he only looks at his defects which makes him feel bad and well, we already know what happens next, even though it was only a short scene, it represents the problems of self-esteem very well, but hey that is just my interpretation so if someone doesn't see it like that it's fine (sorry for my bad english I'm using google translator) ps: also the last part is my favorite, it made me understand how he felt at that moment through the melody, I don't know how to explain it but if I can say that it is beautiful cavetown surprises me more and more with his progress as an artist ♡♡♡ ♡
Kind of TW This one really hurts. I've struggled with self harm a lot in the past, and this really summed it up. I relapsed a couple months ago and "What the hell have you just done" really gave me flashbacks. "What was an escape to me was just a sharpener to you" this is a great song
![Cavetown - Hug All Ur Friends [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/F4kcczygOcw/mqdefault.jpg)
This day can no longer get better than this, a new cavetown song
mhm.
EXACTLY! I WAS LIKE HELLA DEPRESSED YESTERDAY AND ROBBIE CAME TO SAVE ME!
i woke up to this notification and i’m so happy about it
Especially for me cause King Princess also released a song this morning
Exactly, like no way can this get better
Almost crying because of the line “looking at the boy across the sink, thinking what the hell have you just done.”
i’ve done it so many times and i’ve seen that reflection. this song speaks to me on every possible level it could.
@@angrymushroom06 here here. really brought back memories for me.
The first time is always scary. And It would be terrifying looking into the mirror. Still is sometimes
@@mEoW-mc1du that’s why I try not to look in the mirror but it doesn’t help
OMG SAME I think I might interpret it the wrong way though like I interpret it like I just cut myself and there’s blood everywhere or h killed myself and now I’m a ghost or something idk
Really appreciate that there's no explicit imagery for such a heavy song. It really makes the message much more meaningful, coming from someone who used to self harm and can trigger easy. This song feels cathartic but not harmful
It works so much better in metaphors to be honest. All his songs do, and so do all his music videos
Omg almost 888 likes
i understand that. i used to think i didn't have triggers but when you've personally experienced it it hurts differently (for me at least) there was a boy (he's 4''7 (140cm) and everyone bullies him for this) who was bragging (i kid you not, _bragging_ ) about self harming and how he liked doing it. i softly told him to shut up, bc it was really hurting me how he talked about it (which was not like me cuz im always loud in class) and he just rolled him eyes and kept picking at his scab. thank God for my crush who was sitting next to him and told him to shut up and that he was just seeking attention
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Most songs about self harm trigger me, but this makes me feel warm and comforted, like im not insane for doing this. Thank you
Me too cavetown is my comfort zone
@@unclenasty9709 Same
me third, it's like a comfy pillow warming your head after a long cold day
🫂
@@mikuenjoyerXDyou good do you need some one to explain something I’m just asking because you put ? down I just want to help
as triggering as this was i really needed this. when they dragged their hands against the landscape and it got larger, i knew it. i was in tears already. also with Robbie's "disappearance" i feel like he's really struggling. it's been on his mind. i hope he knows there's millions and millions of people who love him so frickin much. so, so frickin much. that we can't thank him enough for all he's done for us.
and with the situation that happened recently with him having to come out and this whole stupid cancel culture fiasco, we never wanted any of that to escalate or even happen.
as for the song, i'm sorry for all those including Robbie that you understand the meaning of the lyrics and I'm so proud of yall for pushing through. my absolute babies, i love you all dearly though i don't know yall personally. keep it up homeslices. 🖤🖤🖤🖤
I feel the same way. I’m worried about him. I hope to what ever entity exists that he’s ok and that things will work out.
Thia was triggering for me too. Something tells me this can't be a song I put on my playlist, but a song I will always come back to when I need it. Only Robbie could create such an powerful experience with a handful of lyrics. I am forever grateful for what his music as got me through, I hope he is doing alright.
Wait wait wait, what happened with Robbie? I haven’t heard anything and now I’m worried :(
@@kitsungekithefox5292 people tried to cancel him on twitter for some old disrespectful tweets/comments he made. It ended up with Rob being forced to come out as transgender and he took a break from social media. His management now runs all of his accounts.
@@EL-oo5mb oh my god, that’s terrible
Reading the lyrics, Robbie I'm so sorry you've felt this way but just so you know (if you ever read this) we are all SO DAMN PROUD of you for coming this far.
hell yeah we are robbie deserves the world and we're so proud of him
This song took me back to the darkest days of my life. I'm so glad that I kept pushing through because those days are long gone. Amazing song Robbie.
It makes me really proud cuz I don't cry anymore when I look in the mirror.
👏👏👏
I’m proud of you bud
I can relate
I'm still in my dark days and I do what you do I keep pushing but not about me, im glad that your dark days are over and thats awsome that you kept pushing I was starting to think what would happen if committed oof but now this comment makes me feel like I shouldn't stop and I should keep going so thank you for inspiring me to keep going. 🙂
Idk if this is really obvious or not but i love the part where he reaches his hand out to the train, he’s hesitant at first because the feeling isn’t what he expected but then he touches it and the rainbows explode out, and when he takes his hand away they fade, but there is still some that stay with him forever. I think the train represents sh and the rainbows represent the feelings of relief/grounding that come with it, and then the feeling goes but you will always keep the scar, the reminder of that feeling which is the small amount of rainbow he is holding. Again idk if that was really obvious but I just love that part so much
Same m8
That wasn’t obvious to me at all… Thank you for pointing it out. That’s a really good interpretation.❤️/gen
to anyone seeing this:
hey, stay for a bit
drink some water
eat something, even if it's small, u deserve this.
take care of yourself, one step at a time.
I'm proud of you for making it this far.
I love you.
(omg😭 I wrote this at like the lowest point in my life hoping someone would see it and feel better. I'm so happy I could help yall, ur all so appreciated and beautiful. Every one of yall that see this deserve the world. Remember that the bad things that may have happened to you aren't your fault ily all sm)
thanks, you too
Thank you, you too
@Nathaniel Flores ofc!
@@nopesandwich you're welcome!
@@capricowtheunicorn709 😼❤❤
the thing I noticed about cavetown's audience is that everyone here is so kind
just coming here and reading the comments makes me feel better when I have bad mood days
once more this makes me want to hug Robbie really tight for creating music and uniting people that way ;>
thankya robbie!! 🎵💗❤💜💛
There always someone there will help us...Just the time is and the place
Says the person with silly bug as their username 💕💕🥺😳 yeah I would die for anyone of y’all
i want to hug EVERYONE >:3
@@xxtwigteaxx3100 hug? ⊂(・v・⊂)
@@halicusnguyen8864 for sure >:3
I love that all the bots that comment early say stuff like "sending good vibes" or "sending virtual hugs" because they know we all have deteriorating mental states.
this is so funny to me
Damn you really gotta call them out lmao
Unless they beg for subs tho
@@harrypotter-zg4vi
I mean yeah, but me too.
“Everyone’s got a thing they don’t like, a thing that makes them stand in front of the sink with tears in their eyes” - Dear
“Looking at the boy across the sink, thinking what the hell have you just done?” - Sharpener
BRB I’m just gonna think over these two sentences for the next few weeks, making link after link between the two songs, personal experiences, and the music video.
Legend says they're still thinking
@@happybalaga4716 and still thinking to this day😔
Still thinking
And they're stilk thinking
hey guys, i think they're still thinking
"looking at the boy across the sea"
*shows a boy that is a lemon*
Ah, I see you referenced my favourite song by... You
He said “sink” not “sea”
the sink symbolises when you go to the sink after you’ve used this unhealthy mechanism, and usually sinks have mirrors above, so you’re looking at yourself and thinking what the hell have you done :)
I thought it was ”scene” lol but sink makes sense too ig
Elias it says “sink” in the official lyrics
@@saff8724 i think it was talking literal, it spoke about a pill, trying to get it down, there's no turning back. suicide attemp with a pill, over the sink staring in the mirror, thinking "what the hell have i just done"
I swear Cavetwon songs are like poetry to an cute beat... you don’t get that anywhere else bro this is to pretty
Every cavetown song makes me cry but this one especially. Most of all the last part where he says "You ask yourself why am I like this? Why am I selfish? But honey you know you can't help it" because I get where he's coming from and I feel like that so much. I've been trying to stop sh but it's really hard and it's a journey I guess. I wish I could thank Robbie for his songs. They make me feel less alone.
yes! this was sculpted perfectly to explain why someone might use this as a coping mechanism. i hope today's a little better than yesterday for you
I hope you continue your journey stopping it, I really truly believe in you. Keep going!❤️❤️
Luck with this, i hope you can be happy and stop to hurt u, i was in some like this and i know the hard to get out and Keep calm
Just think you're loved for people, and probably u love these people, and u dont wanna hurt them doing this on u
They want to see u happy and u can help to do it
When u are doing that, think in them, and try to stop, just to see them some happy for u
(I dont speak english, so i hope u understand that)
Luv uu💖💖💗💗💗
i hope your journey goes well, and i wish you the best of luck. you are loved, and i’m so proud of you🖤
“An escape to me is just a sharpener to you” to anyone who relates to this, please stay strong. It gets better. I promise. Go eat that food you love, go watch a movie, but please try to avoid taking it out on yourself. I know firsthand being told to stop doesn’t help, but whatever you’re going through, it gets better. You are so freaking amazing and it is possible to stop. There are so many people who love you. There are so many people who you have t met yet who will live you. It gets better.
This comment
@@Dookie__. I hope you’re doing better now, and I’m glad I could help
it rly help me, thanks
My love for you comes from how absolutely amazing you are, I can tell you know how, we, the readers of your message feel. I want you to know that even when life seems to suck, I love and appreciate the kind human you are and I aspire to be more kind like you
Beautiful, very very beautiful.
“learn a little self love, ‘cause you’re not half as bad as you thought” your music inspires me on another level. push through buddy
🙂
calpol ❤️
🥺🥺
Isn’t that from calpol? I love that song sm
id love to hear a new version of calpoll
Amazing as usual! 💛
dude, you have good taste in music🍋
Great taste in music
Kaden amazing taste 10/10
I DIDN'T KNOW U LISTENED TO CAVETOWN
now I know we both have something in common and both agree on
i knew it i kNeW he listened to cavetown 😔🥺
This animation style????? Yes????? Why am i so nostalgic and warm feeling rn????
Same
Cause it’s cave town
Lyrics for anyone who needs them :-)
[Verse 1]
Sharpener's calling me again
Trying to turn it into some
Thing I can draw into my skin
Make it a picture that I love
Instead of something that I wish
I could get in the bath and scrub right off
[Chorus]
Why am I ashamed to look the way I do?
All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you
[Verse 2]
Big old pill to inch around
There's no copping out this time
Try my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down)
Sometimes seems like I'm still young
Looking at the boy across the sink
Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?")
[Chorus]
Why am I ashamed to look thе way I do?
All 'cause an escape to mе was just a sharpener to you
Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room?
Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two
[Outro]
You say, why am I like this?
You mean, why am I stupid?
'Cause you know you're not trying to fix it
You mean, why am I like this?
You say, why am I selfish?
'Cause you know, honey, you can't help it
[End of Song]
Credits: genius.com/Cavetown-sharpener-lyrics
I know this a bit late but I hope these lyrics can be helpful to anyone still listening to this amazing song
THANK YOU
Thank you! This helped!
To all people who can relate the lyrics; I’m really sorry you had to go through that. I love you and I’m proud of you, thank you for staying alive 💖
I just-
This song is so important “an escape to me is just a sharpener to you” like damn if you know what that means it really hits hard and the song as a whole reflects on coping mechanisms and how not all of them are healthy and so many people don’t understand so if you do... then just go to the kitchen drink a glass of water, maybe eat some snacks make yourself comfortable, watch that movie that you like and forget about your problems for a while because you deserve to be loved and to be ok and you’ll get through it one step at a time.
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I’m sorry this is a mess :)
honestly this song hit more close to home than most of his. it's like he read my mind. i hope everyone's doing okay right now
thank you :'(
I know this made me cry. Cause today I'm officially 1 months clean
@@phoebeduncan4642 I’m proud of u dude. It takes a lot to get through something like that and I just wanna let u know that even if I don’t know you I’m proud of you.
im sorry that you know it, please take care of yourself altough i dont know the feeling i know frinds who does
i cant express the pain i see in their eyes
I cannot even express how incredible this song and this animation are. The metaphors, the artistic interpretations, it's all just fucking amazing. I hope that this goes viral. I really do. This song means so much to me as someone with depression and suicidal ideation and self harm. I hope that it goes on to tell people they aren't alone and that they can find some meaning here as well.
Awe man I hope you will feel better soon!! ❤️❤️
i love you dude good luck, and nice profile picture
@@a_lonely_dragon6280 thanks dude ily too.
I don’t know if that’s what the song is about but it’s a beautiful song😌
I wish you luck and for you to get better!
Robbie, are you okay? This song is about self harm and I’m scared that you’re not okay. Virtual hugs until the world gets better. Stay safe, bud. ❤️
the beginning of the song: *vibey head bopping*
the end of the song: *still vibey head bopping but sad*
Exactly.Made me cry but still a vibing tbh
“Because an escape to me is just a sharpener to you” 7 months ago was a dark time for me. This song is amazingly brilliant. Listening to this, as a different person I was 7 months ago really means a lot. Still here and still breathing. The scene when he goes into the door and the pitch black is just like “The View From Halfway Down” from Bojack Horseman. That episode is brilliant as well. Both have the same meaning and if you are not familiar with the show please watch the whole thing. It has really helped me as well as Cavetown’s music.
I didn't even think of that. You're totally right
cavetown's video animations are like the the old doodles i always tried as a kid
pencil tip broke each time i sharpened it so i gave up on being artistic
No don't give up!
Don't gave up your talent
don't give up!
You got this. 💚
Songs these days are all about love and breakups, this is why I love Cavetown. He talks about real life problems that everyone else is to scared to talk about. Not only are his lyrics a story by themselves but along with the videos? They may as well be a masterpiece. So many of his songs have helped me, and a lot more through dark times and that is why he is my favorite artist.
This song feels extremely personal, and I'm exspecially proud of him for releasing it, take care caveboi
Haha this hit WAY too close to home. But to everyone: there's always something more the universe has in store for you. Don't dwell on things. I know it's hard but it's always the positive thoughts that count
lyric:"An escape to me was just a sharpener to you"
my head:"A kitchen sink to me is not a kitchen sink to you"
THOSE LYRICS HAVE REALLY SIMILAR MEANINGS TOO 😭
@Lily Christian my guy
do you really not know
@Lily Christian it was a reference to a twenty one pilots' song: kitchen sink
Mmhmm
after all this time, I only just understood what a kitchen sink means to him
13 months clean and then broke it today. maybe one day i can be as good at resisting like i used to be. proud of everyone in these comments reaching their goals. lots of love everyone
I'm hoping the best for you and your journey a tip to heal it if you want is lotion and washing them out Im so proud of you!
Over a year clean and then broke it today. We can get through this together. I’m hoping life will go back to normal soon.
@@That.salty.artist. you and the person who commented this, I hope you two are doing well and I hope youre clean, I belive in you
Checking up on you guys, how have you been? How long have you been clean? You guys wanna talk about anything?
Healing is never linear. It's an up and down road. Hope you're well, don't beat yourself up for being human 💖
This song is going to be one of those songs where in 5 years people will just find it and still love it
abso-fucking-lutely, also, nice pfp :)
aha nice pfp ;)
UR PFP OMG YES
Ah yes, dream smp people in the replies 😌
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103 days free of self harm... but I still relate to this song because I still have an eating disorder :( ... it's a terrible way to cope
EDIT: thank you everyone for all the support! Today was my first day without counting calories (during the day that is, I kinda gave in at night)! It felt so freeing. I'm trying my best not to count calories anymore and I'm looking for new coping mechanisms!💖💖
I am so so so incredibly proud of you pal. 103 days is amazing. You’re winning the fight.
And about the eating disorder, continue to battle that, ok?
I promise that the gaps will get longer and longer, even if you slip up now and again. It’s 103 days now, and one day.. you’ll wake up and realize it’s been 200. And then one day, you’ll be at a year.
I believe in you:
@@jaybek7707 thank you!! This means so much to me😥💔
@ReadingWriting&Ranting thank you! I sure hope so. I have had it for many years. Unfortunately it runs in my family's genes.
But I am trying my best
You’re so strong !! Don’t stop fighting, you can do it
I'm so proud of you, you got this!
“Why am I like this?” “But you can’t help it” these thoughts are the ones that happen inside of people with mental illnesses on the regular. It sucks. And the part about looking for what I’m assuming is a thought or part of you that was locked away and then being consumed by it? Painful.
Deep..
But true..
only 2 days clean, but I’m trying. For everyone else out there also struggling, I know it’s hard. we’ll keep getting through this together.
Thank u sm
You don’t know how much this means to me 🙏
how are you doing now jessica?/gen
@@almonds8895 I’d kind of forgotten about this comment, but it means a lot that you’d ask. I’m doing better since when I posted that, not fantastic by any means, but all progress is good progress. I hope you’re doing well ❤️ We’re all going to be okay.
@@jessicalandrey8421 that’s very good to hear! im in a rough patch right now but still doing my best to be kind to myself. and you are right, we will get through whatever comes our way:)💕
this is 8 months old, but good luck!! :DD i hope everything works out and your very strong
tw
okay. this was released just after i took a hard test at school and could tell i hadnt done well and my first thought was to sh as a punishment for not doing well and then i looked at my phone and saw robbie had released this and i listened to it and just went to the bathroom and sobbed. it hit so hard at the exact moment i needed it to. thank you robin. i can never pay you back for the amount of times you’ve saved my life.
my dude please remember what Robbie once said "we don't need A grades for self-validation" and stay safe. I send you all my love and support to you.
@@soyanoodle_7259 😢😢
Don’t worry about what your school has to say for you. It’s what you think. You matter and are amazing and aren’t made of paper so don’t cut yourself. Ily and just stay stron
Cavetown: * is swallowed whole by an enormous sleeping pill *
Cavetown: ugh Tuesdays
HAHAHA
WOW-
WAIT WHAT
mood ngl
_Tuesdays_
For those who keep asking about lemon boy, I'm going to try to explain in my own words what I think the appearance of lemon boy meansin this song. In "lemon boy", the idea of lemon boy is meant to represent mental illness and how robbie has accepted living with mental illness, that's what the whole song is about. The bridge specifically talks about how he is afraid to lose his mental illness because in a way he would be losing apart of himself. From my understanding, specifically going with the lyrics that are sung when lemon boy appears in "Sharpener" , lemon boy represents his past self who had had accepted living with mental illness. While "lemon boy" is about accepting mental illness and living with it, "Sharpener" represents the struggles that comes along with living with mental illness and the want to escape it via any means necessary. That portion of the song is basically wishing that rather than accepting and living with mental illness, he wish he had worked to cure it so he wouldn't have to fight it anymore.
This song is densely packed with emotion and symbolism and personally resonates with me. An amazing piece that helps me remember that I'm not alone, that other people chose to live with lemon boy rather than abandoning him and that yes it is still hard living with mental illnesses even after accepting them. I would like to make one thing very clear, THIS IS JUST AN INTERPRETATION OF THE LYRICS. I know that robbie has openly admitted to having mental health issues, but I am not claiming this is what he meant for that portion of the video to mean, this is just how I am able to understand it.
I hope your doing okay out friend, if you ever need to chat I'm just a text away.
this is a cool interpretation of it. i looked at it in a way that lemon boy is the younger version of himself as he appears with the lyrics “sometimes seems like im still young, looking at the boy across the sink.” he is seeing a reflection of the younger him and wondering what that version would think of his older self and who he has become with the lyrics “what the hell have you just done”
@@keeley7528 that was my first interpretation too... But after thinking about it , I feel it represents those moments when you feel crazy and self destructive for the first time after a while. Like you were, once again, a kid doing stupid things
"my sour boy is a pain, i want to shoot him in the brain. but i'll miss him in the morning" that hits diff now
i use disassembled sharper blades to self harm.
i don't know if this is the intended meaning of this song, but that's how i take it. talking about how self harm is an "escape".
this year started off with a huge relapse into my eating disorder and self harm and it's not gotten much better, but i really appreciate that this whole time robbie's just been putting out song after song and lifting spirits.
i love you
please, stay alive. god, please.
how it's going? I hope u fine
how you doin man?
If youre comfortable with it, please give us an update. Please just stay alive.
How are you doing?
tomorrow exactly i’ll turn 8 months clean, this song means a lot. made me cry a lil bit too much.
you guys are super strong, whatever is happening will pass.
it’s okay to start again as much as you need. 🌸🌞🍄
I'm so proud of you! Keep going!
proud of youuu
aw yay i’m proud i’m about the same amount of time clean too it’s still a battle but we can do it:))
It's nice to see the progress ,we are only about 3 weeks clean and this song helped cheer us up
One year clean yet? :D
The line "honey you can't help it" made me break down the first time I heard it. I never knew I needed someone to say it to me and it's helped me, a bit, knowing I'm not the only one who feels that way.
friendly reminders to you all:
-it’s okay if you aren’t okay
-you are not nearly as bad as you might think you are
-you are allowed to be proud of yourself, and you are allowed to love yourself
-you are so brave for pushing through even when life gets tough. you have no idea how much i admire you for that.
-one day you’ll look back and be so glad you kept on going when things got tough (i promise).
-you’re not a burden and your friends want to help you and make sure you’re okay. that’s what friends are for.
-your emotions are 100% valid.
-you are 100% valid
-you are loved, i promise.
-i think that you are hecking amazing. it makes me sad to think that you don’t think that of yourself too.
-you aren’t ever trapped. things may be tough right now but i swear things will be okay.
practice healthy distractions (watch a movie or do something you love), eat a snack, bundle up in some blankets and become a blanket burrito, talk to a friend and drink lots of water. take care ❤️
Thank you ❤️
Thanks, I needed this
thank you so much
This made me cry
This is everything I struggle with. I’m trying really hard for my friends though.
Just got out of the mental hospital for a suicide attempt. this hits so close to home, if I had succeeded I would have never heard it. Even if its something small maybe it is worth it to stay alive, at least for a bit
just wanted to stop by and say i love you for getting through so much and surviving. but, i hope ur also enjoying your life without feeling like u need to survive. you’re amazing. take care of yourself ❤️❤️❤️
i hope you're doing well
hey, so it’s been a year, are you still alive?? please be please
Hope ur doing well
Its not maybe... I'm staying alive for any small moment that makes me feel even just a little happy. And that's been the greatest move I've made towards getting better.
i think this song is about the addiction to self harm/self destruction. "sharpeners calling me again" feeling hopeless and as if you have no choice but to give in. "an escape to me was just a sharpener to you" using self harm as a form of escapism. "big old pill to inch around" possibly a burden overhead? you know you shouldn't be doing this but you can't stop. you tell yourself you are in control but the sharpener calls you and controls you. feeling the after regret, possibly seconds after or looking back at your younger self and thinking "what the hell have you (just) done" feeling shame that you do this but continue to do it, feeling as if you aren't making any progress. "why am i like this, guess you know you're not trying to fix this" including possible themes of relapse there. yeah idk let me know your analysis below :)
everyone looks at things differently. even if there is a true meaning behind it, a lot of us will still view it in a way that helps us feel less alone or like there’s someone who understands. to me its about self h*rm and embarrassment about who you are, and for me like the people around you liked who you were before. also the part where he’s looking in the mirror is sometimes how it feels to sh. sorry i’m ranting i just don’t have anyone to talk to rn lol
luna evans i definitely agree. like the themes of embarrassment u mention i think are very prominent in the lyrics, as well as the mirror part. also you aren't ranting at all, i enjoy hearing other perspectives :) i'm hear if you need to talk
it is on his community post on yt he says that it is abt self harm
it’s interesting that this came out after all that crap went down with robbie on twitter. i hope he’s okay.
Tristan Metherell yeah. all that twitter stuff was so terrible and he didn't deserve a whole lot of that. i hope he's doing alright
if anyone connects to this song and relates deeply with the lyrics, im so sorry and i want to say that its okay and it is going to be okay some day. i think if you really get the lyrics, we have all been through the same things/similar things and to me, its also comforting to know that im not alone, we're never alone :'))
go drink some water, go take a shower and make yourself some nice warm beverage and treat yourself well. remember that your're still here, after all those dark days you have managed to overcome, and i am so so so proud of all of you that are still here, alive and breathing no matter what
I'm almost crying, thank you
Thank you so much, you just made my day.
Thank you! I'm crying from happiness! Ur an amazing person and I hope your world shines forever bright!
Thank you :)
I haven’t showered in days and I barely sleep let alone leave my room..ty for this
When the world comes to realise how special each human being is it will be too late.
Because I will say that cavetown already showed the world how beautiful humans can be when they make the effort, try and wake up in the morning and say “hey I’m going to make myself happy by making someone else happy!”
But sadly only a small percentage of people do that ALTHOUGH I’m sure we are all getting to that place of joy slowly.
One step at a time.
Is one step to a better future.
That one step.
Is the first of 7.6 billion.
That should happen.
So when you wake up and think that your in a foul mood so you are going to take it out on other people.
Remember cavetown.
I am kind to people all the time, I respect all LGBT, all minorities, and struggling mental kids... His songs always make my day better or make me learn something new! I seriously agree with you #RememberCavetown
@@Claudia-oc7ff #RememberCavetown
as soon as i saw the title i knew. i’m so sorry robbie, we are all here for you. we love and appreciate you so much. the ending was heartbreaking, and i want you to know that you are NOT alone
the meaning of this song just jumped out to me INSTANTLY. i saw Sharpener, and i thought "this can't be, right?"
the video, the first three lines, and i knew for sure.
to those of you who also instantly understood the meaning, and also to those who didn't:
i hope you're doing okay. no one should have to use sharpeners or any other harm as a coping mechanism.
its going to be okay. please don't give up. i believe in you, you can do it. I'm proud of you for your accomplishments.
a few days before this song came out, i had a really bad night where i did some pretty bad things to myself. i was in a pretty dark place, and when this song came out i saw the title and just went "NO..." like you, i thought that it couldn't be what i thought it was, i thought i was just connecting imaginary dots. but i listened to it and knew what it meant after the first line. it was really strange to me how the song came out a few nights after what i'd done.
Keep feeding people with false promises.
same here :( as soon as i saw the title. love you friend
@@ceoofhomophobia3170 keep your negative bs away from this comment section, thanks
I used to be a fan but after this masterpiece, I'm a whole air-conditioner.
ong I thought you were unstanning him but you've just become a super cool fan
@@madison8710 LOL
this is the best comment ever. I wish I came up with it
@@cirsevandijk5773 Thank u
made my day
[Verse 1]
Sharpener's callin' me again
Tryin' to turn it into some
Thing I can draw into my skin
Make it a picture that I love
Insert something that I wish
I could get in the bath and scrub right off
[Chorus]
Why am I ashamed to look the way I do?
All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you
[Verse 2]
Big old pill to inch around
There's no copping out this time
Tried my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down)
Sometimes seems like I'm still young
Lookin' at the boy across the sink
Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?")
[Chorus]
Why am I ashamеd to look the way I do?
All 'cause an escapе to me was just a sharpener to you
Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room?
Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two
[Outro]
You say, why am I like this?
You mean, why am I stupid?
Guess you know you're not tryin' to fix it
You mean, why am I like this?
You say, why am I selfish?
Guess you know, honey, you can't help it
They're in the description..
100 days clean today, my biggest streak so far, i feel so proud of myself and it wasnt easy, ive been struggling for years, i just want to tell everyone whos on the same page to take care of yourself, please, is never easy but you can grow and learn to not needing it anymore and live a less tense life, i really wish yall the best
holy crap well done dude !! i hope ur doing well still and I am so proud of you, random internet stranger
@@catboyneilcicierega tysm !! im doing great, hitting the 6 months milestone tomorrow !! im really proud and excited. I hope u r doing well too, take care i wish u the best
@@user-sr7yv2mv4n dude that’s so cool !!! sadly my clean streak is one day, but I’m super proud of you for getting that !!
@@catboyneilcicierega thats great start tho, i wish you the best. you got this
@@user-sr7yv2mv4n thank you so much
(TW!!)
ive been a fan of cavetown's music for a while now, but this song in particular really struck a chord in me. what im getting from this song is struggles with cutting/carving and maybe depersonalisation, which has been something ive been struggling with for a while. so thank you robbie, this helped me cope a little healthier.
I'm so proud of you! Even if you feel just a bit better just remember that little things are the most important. Step by step it'll get better. I belive in you with my whole heart. Stay safe!
@@berrybuttercake89 thank you so much!! youre so kind
Yea same I'm glad he's genuinely made a safe bubble for us : )
I had just relapsed when he released this :(
Thank you for the trigger warning you are amazing thinking about what will trigger people ❤️❤️❤️
ok umm i haven't seen a lot of people talking about the visuals of the video so... im going to. First of all whoever or to the team that animated and drew this fricking WOW its incredible how raw but with full of a messege the video is, there's a scean in 2:16 that the character starts running and its just so great how it switches from the shadow of him running and him
The illustrator and director of this video is Cheng Qiu you can find her on instagram @/miss.c.qiu :)
@@madeleine7702 ok thx
This is the best music video ive ever seen. Symbolically understood, it is fucking enlightened.
So true
@@vh4240 i was going to private message you.. couldn’t find a way.
Learn about geometry. Learn about speed. How light affects the mind at different speeds.
How symbolic scenes/objects(dynamic or static) will affect the person’s subconscious mind.
A triangle with Gold light emitting from it is something you should contemplate how to use. Just giving you tips :)
I subscribed btw, when you make a video i will watch!
“an escape to me was a sharpener to you” hit me (not in the ways as some other people here but)
so i use my room or my phone (and music) as an escape from things but then when i’m in my room for a while and i’m finally doing fine, someone comes in and says that i’m just hiding in my cave and that i should come out for once and that just makes me want to go even further away
usually i’m escaping because of just generally being worked up or cause of dysphoria
so yeah thanks for reading my little vent :)
love the song, and if you’re reading this, you can do it :)
i relate to this so much and u're not alone! im sure things will get better eventually for the both of us ❤ it sucks alot, but there is always hope
wahh, I'm so relate to this
youve got this buddy!🥰
Sending love from afar. Hope u can feel it from here ❤❤💜💜💛❤💜💚💛💚✨and thanks for sharing tbh
They tell me to come out of my cave and then they're surprised when I say I'm non-binary ;-;
one month free of self harm
I still keep the blade next to my bed
I still have a first aid kit in my room
And I still get the urges
But I’m staying strong.
I know that situation, because I'm there too. But trust me, you are strong, and even *stronger* than you think.
The urges might last for a while, but that doesn't mean you aren't making progress.
I'm not going to talk you into getting rid of it just yet. Because that would be hypocritical.
But may you do me one tiny little favor, and move it away from your bed?
It sounds useless, but it makes a slight difference. If something has worth to you- (and don't tell me it doesn't, because i know it does. Its an escape. We all make sick connections with things like that.) If you give something worth, it gives it power.
It might sound crazy, Jasper, but even if you aren't using it, its there. The closer you keep it, the more power you give to those urges.
So please, move it away from your bed. I used to count a bottle of pills every night. Its one of the worse things you can do.
Don't let yourself think.. "its just there." Don't make it easy for yourself to back down from the fight. I promise it will be easier to fight if you move it a bit farther away.
Keep staying strong. -Jay
rlly proud of u
Stay gold.
I am so proud of you!! You're doing well! Good job dude and good luck!!!
i'm so proud of you! though it's 5 months later, i hope youre still doing well! best of luck
I feel like this is a song everyone needs to hear, not just because it’s amazing, but because of the meaning behind it.
“Because an escape to me, is just a sharpener to you”
“Sharpener’s calling me again, trying to turn it into something I can draw into my skin”
I don’t know if it was the intended meaning, let me know how you interpret it, and if I was completely wrong :’)
it is in his community post on yt he says that its abt unhealthy coping mechanism in other words sh
To me it means self harm
Tw:
self harm
To me it’s that me trying to make myself happy (by making a makeshift binder and wanting to cut my hair and other gender dysphoria relieving stuff to me) is making others dislike me more and it’s hurting them inside so I try not to do it to please them
@@crimes2004 that's totally valid, i relate to the feeling of being afraid to change because it makes others turn against you. cut your damn hair ily
Lyrics
Verse 1]
Sharpener's callin' me again
Tryin' to turn it into some
Thing I can draw into my skin
Make it a picture that I love
Insert something that I wish
I could get in the bath and scrub right off
[Chorus]
Why am I ashamed to look the way I do?
All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you
[Verse 2]
Big old pill to inch around
There's no copping out this time
Tried my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down)
Sometimes seems like I'm still young
Lookin' at the boy across the sink
Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?")
[Chorus]
Why am I ashamеd to look the way I do?
All 'cause an escapе to me was just a sharpener to you
Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room?
Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two
[Outro]
You say, why am I like this?
You mean, why am I stupid?
Guess you know you're not tryin' to fix it
You mean, why am I like this?
You say, why am I selfish?
Guess you know, honey, you can't help it
thank you so much
this a nice thing to do..
but its in the description...
anyways thx
@@rchlino147 it wasn't when the vid was first uploaded :)
@@lunadoodles8810 uw❤
@@lunadoodles8810 oh..well..
Hears the first note: I'm gonna try not to cry
Hears the last lyric: *sobbing*
Reads the comment section: **sobbing intensifies**
I know that feeling of looking in the mirror in horror sobbing. Being afraid that someone will notice. Hating myself for what I’ve done to my body. While it pains me to know gone through this also I am glad to feel less alone. Thanks for that gift Robbie
tw self-harm /
the moment i saw the title i immediately knew what's it gonna be about. i used to break my sharpeners into two back when i was at my lowest and up until now that is the only memory i can think of everytime i see one. reading the comments under cavetown's music vid puts me into comfort knowing that there are a few others who interpreted the song the way i did. i was never alone. although my insides are hollow, i am still human.
if i could just go back in time to tell this to my younger self, i would.
maybe then she wouldn't have had resorted to other means of escape just to make herself feel whole again.
better days are coming, and i am proud of you for making it this far :)
I hope you're okay now :(
sorry if this is unserious but honestly if someone cuts themself with a sharpener then just bring a mechanical pencil and markers no sharpener-things like crayons and pencils
I'm sorry for asking- but why did you break your sharpeners in two? I thought it was a way to destroy it...
@@butteredlampshade tw self-harm
my interpretation for this song is when a person gets the blade inside the sharpener and uses it to scar his skin as a way of catharsis, hence the line "sharpener's calling me again, trying to turn into something i can draw into my skin"
@@micahbutforbackup158 tw self harm
Yes, I know that, I cut too, but I'm just confused on the breaking part
Dear Cavetown,
Often I feel useless and untalented, stupid...
Like everyboyd is hating me and I should not be exist. But your music helps me🥺. Your voice is make me feel like I'm on clouds. There's so much thing I wanna tell and thank about but english isn't my first language.
Anyway thank you 💞
Sorry for my bad english.
Whoever feels like this I wanna tell you that you are beautiful and special ✨❤️
i am so so glad you exist! the world is so much better with you here
you are loved. I'm just a stranger, but I care about you. thank you for sharing. it might be hard right now, but it'll get better. you've got this
@@simoni_ thank you so much 🥺
@@ebenmorrid you made my day better... 💞
Hi! I just think You should know this sooo...I know that I'm just an internet stranger but I wanted to tell You that you're great person. I know that its hard sometimes and the situation feels helpless, but belive me, it will get better. Just hold on and don't give up no matter what. Sorry if my English isn't good, it isn't my first language as well. So here's a virtual hug for You, I hope it gets better, and if You want to talk then remember I'm here for You. Stay stafe!
For anyone who needs to hear this : Stay strong, keep going. I'm proud of you.
I am 15 days. I never thought i would make it, this song will and always hold a special place in my heart. Thank you Robbie for being strong so we all can be to.
i’m so proud of you! hope you’re doing well
God I hate how much I relate to this.
Anyway, I hope you’re well, and if you aren’t, I hope things get better, being sad sucks, believe me I know. I’m gonna be stuck at home going by my deadname for two weeks because there’s been a case of ‘you-know-what’ in my year. Hang in there, I’ll be fighting with you
Talk to the people you care about and cut the toxic people out of your life
I might not know any of you but I love you all 💖
I love you too. Thank you, friend.
lots of love :)
Ily too! Stay strong and remember that you're valid as hell for who you are 🤍💙💖
I'm in the same situation, thanks for your lovely comment.
I hope you're doing well and holding up.
We can do this
"Hey mom? Why is dad never around?"
"I showed him cavetown.... he's never come out of his office since."
Uhh.. Am i the only one that doesn't get it. Could you pls tell me what it means....✌
@@aitheriossoul2907
he's stuck in his office listening to cavetown
@@TheDemonsPactOfficial thank you..
I can't believe i didn't get that😂
future me be like
i was on facetime with my friends mum (it's important to be friends with your friends parents, so that if your own parents disown you, they'll be happy to take you in) and we were listening to cavetown, she loves robbie now!!?
"looking at the boy across the sink
thinking "what the hell have you just done"
has the same energy as
"a thing that makes them stand in front of the sink with tears in their eyes"
also thank you for another beautiful song
Omg it doessse
agreed
what’s that second line from?
@@finch7391 Dear by Cavetown
Beatrix Mai thank you!! :))
Ugh, I hate being late to comment things, but, I love this song so much. I struggle with self harm, and it lead to be an addiction. The longest I've been clean was 4 weeks, but I relapsed. When I feel like relapsing, I listen to this to calm me down. Thank you for the amazing songs Cavetown😊
❤️❤️
Same🥲❤️
I get the feeling this is about self harm, dissociation, and/or dysphoria. The first bit being the song is called sharpener. A common thing used to cut is a pencil sharpener. When the person looks into the mirror they don't see themselves, but someone asking them what they have done. This could either be due to self harm or the process of things like cutting your hair to start a transition. I could just be projecting, but u h h those are the vibes I'm getting
Edit: I ended up reading the lyrics and for sure get sh vibes. Not specifically cutting, but more carving. He talked about drawing a picture that he loved instead of what he wished he could wash off. Carving would fit better for that than cutting I think. But I definitely get sh vibes, and still dissociation vibes because of the disconnect to the boy in the mirror
I was thinking the same thing! The 'escape to me, is just a sharpener to you' line definitely gave me the vibes that it was about self-harm, self esteem issues and dysphoria?
@@tearyghost I am thinking the same thing
the sh bit is what i gathered, mainly bc i use a sharpener blade. especially the bit that was like “slit the sharpener in two” or smth along those lines bc you need to take it apart to use it in that sense. also because sh is what comes to my mind whenever any type of blades are in mention,haha..
i don’t wanna assume that’s what it’s abt since it’s his personal experience, but that’s how i relate to and interpret it yk
Also, about drawing it in the skin or whatever the first paragraph said. A drawing you can't wash off.
Also in the mirror there is lemon boy and I think Lemon boy is his anxiety (saw that in the comment section of the lemon boy music video somewhere)
"just a sharpener to you" hit me so hard. Those of you who never go through this will never understand that small things will never just the sharpeners. They will always be triggers
Not exactly what he meant but you have the right idea
I'm currently stressing over a very long exam I answered but didn't get submitted because of my weak internet (so all my answers are gone) and was struggling to study for tomorrow, but this calmed me down. Thank you
Edit 10:54PM: I still can’t absorb my notes very well, but hey, baby steps. Thank you everyone, you’re all giving me hope that, though it’ll be difficult, I’ll get through this just fine. What matters is that I did my best and that’s good enough (fun fact: this also applies to you, even if all you’ve done is get up and drink water! i’m proud of you!) :> I wish all of you a good day/night, please take care of yourself and stay safe!
Good luck
Ah Im sorry, good luck!
oh no!! good luck you can do it
good luck I hope it goes well
I went through that not long ago, it sucks, but good luck! I hope it all works out for you ^^
to everyone reading this, I love you so much. from someone who never thought they'd make it past the next week, you deserve to feel happiness, love, pure euphoric joy, beautiful experiences, you deserve to see more sunsets, sunrises, share more laughs, hugs, LISTEN TO ROBBIES SONGS, see new art, the world, feel truly infinite. you deserve it all and i am proud of you.
Man when 2:48 hit the tears really just said “aight imma head in”
But, in all seriousness, that last part really means so much to me. I was recently diagnosed with anxiety and depression and man did this really hit.
"Sharpener"
Sharpener's callin' me again
Tryin' to turn it into some
Thing I can draw into my skin
Make it a picture that I'll love
Insert something that I wish
I could get in the bath and scrub right off
Why am I ashamed to look the way I do?
All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you
Big old pill to inch around
There's no copping out this time
Tried my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down)
Sometimes seems like I'm still young
And lookin' at the boy across the sink
Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?")
Why am I ashamed to look the way I do?
All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you
Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room?
Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two
You say, why am I like this?
You mean, why am I stupid?
Guess you know you're not tryin' to fix this
You mean, why am I like this?
You say, why am I selfish?
Guess you know, honey, you can't help it
Thanks queen
thanks :)
It's in the description
His lyrics are what it takes to make a kid with a guitar, a couple of computer thing-a-majigs, and an imagination as creative as hell get 41k views on a vid within a day of release. he weaves a story from memories with the blood red thread of emotion for us to read, and cry
Man robbie, you dont know how hard your songs strike the bulls eye of our hearts
you should be a poet oh my lord
Perfectly said!
⚠️TW⚠️
after throwing away my first blade, i stole a pencil sharpener from my teacher’s classroom. i don’t know why i did it, nothing in me at that moment wanted to use it, but i grabbed it anyway. it sat in my backpack for weeks until one night... i just broke. it’s been a struggle, but i’m over two months clean atm. this song is everything i feel about sh and more. to everyone who relates; i am so sorry. you are so brave to have kept fighting, and come all this way. you’re doing amazing...i want you to keep fighting ♥️ please don’t be afraid to reach out for help! you are loved, valid, beautiful, and appreciated
Thank you so much for this comment, I really needed it. I'm so proud of you! Keep up, you're doing amazing!! If you need to talk, I'm there. Even though I'm a stranger, I still care about you and hope you feel better. Have a nice day/night and stay safe :)
Yukeimi thank you
How are u doing now??????
thank you, I cried reading this
@@bente4555
Anyone who needs this, I love you. no matter what you look like, no matter what your gender/sexuality is, i love you. you matter, we all do. please keep going. your story may have started bad, but why does it have to end that way too? move past that chapter! :D
Thank you 🙂
your voice is like an angel
His voice is better than an angels voice
@@Bros-A-Degenerate i agreeeee
𝚒𝚖 𝚜𝚘 𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚕𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚜𝚘 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚍.
Me too :)
I’m proud of you, stranger
same.
Same
same
coming back to this song after reaching a year clean from self harm after 6 years of struggling with it. such a beautiful beautiful song, i hate that i understand it and it's crazy how much it resonates with that time in my life, it's like he's straight up read my mind. thank u robbie, and i hope anyone reading this is doing ok
Hello to anyone who is reading this- I hope you have a lovely day/night.
If you’re having a bad day or night, I wish that things get better for you.
thank you, hope you do well too 🥰
i love ur pfp tho oop
Thank you
@@spaceboxpilot Thank you :)
Thanks 🥺✨I really needed this 💗
I’ve never had a song that related to me in such a fucking deep way. I wasn’t ready for this. How does it make me so embarrassed and yet so understood.
Ooof wow this hit home. Being the mum of the chat and a mother in real life who wears arms of silver lines, know that if your interpretation of this song is self harm, that it gets better. You find healthier ways to cope. I'd be lying if I dont feel embarrassment when it comes to summer and I live in longer sleeves to prevent the side eye glances and disapproving looks. But it's my past I'm a mum to a teenager now and when she was old enough to understand why my arms were the way they were, and how it was an unhealthy response to feeling helpless,sad and overwhelmed I told her. I taught her compassion and understanding for those who harmed and if she found out any of her friends were doing so, to help them.
I wish I could wrap you all up so none of you felt as sad, segregated and alone as you do. The world is such a tough place please dont suffer alone ❤
Hey, I'm not normally too affected by stranger's stories, but this was kind of beautiful. I'm so glad you're doing well, and that getting through that hard time of your life shows your child that it can get better, and not to use certain coping mechanisms was something that came out of it. I wish you the best in your life :)
hey I remember you. hope you're okay, you have a beautiful story! sending internet hugs
Thank you mum. Really thank you, I don't know why but your story gives me a lot of hope for the future. I'm a month clean now, I know I might relapse eventually, but you remind me that if I keep on fighting I can get past this. So thank you, I'm glad there are kind people like you out there in the adult world.
@@finneth hi! I am doing ok thankyou hugs back and stay awesome! 🤗
@@butterflyjuniper5305 You can do it! Dont be disheartened when you relapse you haven't lost the fight, relapse is ok and it's to be expected but dust that sh*t off grit your teeth and be defiant! you're strong and you are beautiful and you will not be beaten! I've not relapsed for over 15 years. To me now every scar represents everytime I won against doing something worse. Every scar a f*ck you I want to live. Harming comes in all different forms we all have our own battles we face everyday and often in secret. I wish I could start something to help people ya know? But I'm not qualified, I couldn't afford to set anything up to help, So I try build people up or give them hope where I can, I feel it's my purpose. A hugs and support gal that's me so here 🤗✊🏻 take them and you've got this!!
I know that probably no one is going to see this,but I swear that Robbie is the hero we all needed.He saved so many people with his music,and I have never heared better music and lyrics.You are great Caveboi!
Sharpener’s calling me again
Trying to turn it into something I can draw into my skin
Make it a picture that I love
Instead of something that I wish
I could get in the bath and scrub right off
Why am I ashamed to look the way I do
All ‘cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you
Big old pill to inch around
There's no copping out this time
Try my best to get it down
Sometimes seems like I'm still young
Looking at the boy across the sink
Thinking what the hell have you just done
Why am I ashamed to look the way I do
All ‘cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you
Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room
Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two
You say why am I like this
You mean why am I stupid
‘Cause you know you’re not trying to fix it
You mean why am I like this
You say why am I selfish
‘Cause you know honey you can’t help it
Thank
You!
Thanks we love you !! 💞💞💞
I've been looking for one of these
Did you check the description
...no I forgot about that
I SWEAR TO GOD people who don’t know about cavetown are missing out BIG TIME. This is what I call music. Hits u right in the soul
I'm clean from self harm for 510 now. Thank you Robbie, thank you guys.
I'm proud of you 💜
i’m so proud of u 💛
Congrats!
stay safe 💟
i’m really proud of you :)
Guys..........
I've been wanting to do this for so so long now but never felt ready. I've been clean for over a year, physically at least. Mentally I've almost slipped so many times, even mentally went through imagining the process of doing it to my skin so I at least wasn't doing it on my body, but tonight I did something big....
I threw away my razors. Deep in the bathroom trash. I've put it off so long because I was comforted by the thought that they were still hidden in my room _just in case_ . Well, now they're not.
I'm free?
I think I am.
I think I'm free!
IM FREE!!!!!!!
IM FUCKING FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's amazing! I'm so proud of you no matter what happens know how strong you are even if it's hard to believe you made it a whole year!!!! That's flipping amazing I'm so proud of you
I can't even put into words what that means to me...
From the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you so so much!!!!
@@CoffeeQueen03 dudeee good job!!! it's not gonna be easy. u know that, but you've done the major steps, the hard part, breaking that habit and coping mechanism. just know theres still a road ahead but you've taken the first steps and that's super swag, and don't forget to reach out to people who can help u on the trip :)
@@Ed.E You're super right and super kind, thank you!!!!!
I'm so proud of you
Why everybody is talking about that they came early and not that the song is beautiful....🥰😍🙃
DISCLAIMER: DO NOT PUT YOUR HAND INTO A MOVING TRAIN. IT WILL HURT. THE ONLY COLORS YOU WILL SEE WILL BE THE RED OF YOUR BLOOD.
red is a beautiful color
Uhh yesnt-
OKAY
fun for the whole family!
That’s the fun if it
the fact that i can relate to this song so well is genuinely scary
Hope you are okay my dude
i know, its not healthy
tw: self harm
this song really hits home for me. until a couple months ago, I was struggling a lot with self harm. even when my family took away anything I had to do it with, or I cut my nails, I still found ways to do it. I'm not proud of it, but after my last relapse I decided I was done. I didn't wanna do it anymore. it's not easy to just stop, I'll never say it is. but I also got medication for my anxiety, and I stood up to my dad, and I started opening up to my friends. I don't usually share my sob stories like this, but what I'm trying to say is if I can get better, so can you. I believe in you. it's okay if you mess up sometimes. you'll get better, I know you will.
i'm proud of u
>family
>home
>friends
Yeah, this isn't even remotely comparable
i few of robbies newest songs kind of seem like a cry for help, and it’s really starting to worry me :/
robbie, if you’re seeing this, we love you and you’re perfect. your whole fanbase is here to support you and if you ever need anything, we’re here for you. if you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to ask for help, because it’s ok, it’s ok to feel the way you do. we don’t ever want to lose you, you don’t always have to be the happy role model that people see you as, it’s ok to not be happy, please don’t take your life tho. we love you robbie❣️
i don't think anyone is perfect and Robbie did say some bad things. It's not my apology to forgive as i am not jewish nor black but he sounded sincere and it seems like he really wants to improve himself. I hope he's doing ok.
I clicked faster than humanly possible-
@isilverskeleton i guess i am now👁👄👁
i did to loll
Clearly not
i have never clicked on a notification so damn fast
😂👍
1:57
In the lemon boy song, lemon boy is spoken of as the bitter part of oneself which one has to accept in order to live with it and mature, I feel that in this part when he looks in the mirror and sees lemon boy it means that He can no longer see himself, he only looks at his defects which makes him feel bad and well, we already know what happens next, even though it was only a short scene, it represents the problems of self-esteem very well, but hey that is just my interpretation so if someone doesn't see it like that it's fine (sorry for my bad english I'm using google translator) ps: also the last part is my favorite, it made me understand how he felt at that moment through the melody, I don't know how to explain it but if I can say that it is beautiful cavetown surprises me more and more with his progress as an artist ♡♡♡ ♡
I interpreted that the boy who mutilated himself saw himself as a lemon because lemon is a fruit that is usually cut... God forgive me
the song : starts
me : presses like button
I pressed it before it started 😂
Kind of TW
This one really hurts. I've struggled with self harm a lot in the past, and this really summed it up. I relapsed a couple months ago and "What the hell have you just done" really gave me flashbacks. "What was an escape to me was just a sharpener to you"
this is a great song
I hope you’re better now! ❤️
Sending hugs💗
@@cyotebones5097 yeah, i'm feeling great :) thank you
@@heta74 :')
I hope you are doing well! Stay strong!
people like cavetown who sing songs like this are among the best people in society.
OMG you are so right
Stay healthy😊
Hey I just wanted to say I’m 1 year free of self harm and 2 years sober ☺️I’m actually proud 😅😅
you should beee!! ^^
im so proud of you
That's amazing 💓 so proud of u
Congratulations :)
Oh my gosh, I'm so freaking proud of you! You are amazing and strong and you got this!! *Virtual bear hug* Stay safe and keep being awesome!