6 Greatest Bo Burnham Songs 

"I sent gays to fix overpopulation" "Boy did that go well"

"a depressed onion cutting itself" that joke has layers, like an onion

The fact that you changed the title from "5 Greatest Bo Burnham songs" to 6 because you forgot A world on fire lol.

Bo is such an inspiration. After seeing his specials I bought a piano, started practing for hours every day and now after all those years I can proudly say I have finally mastered A World On Fire

“You’re not my children, *you’re a bad game of sims* “ Bo... How many times have your Sims set themselves on fire?

This man is a fucking genius. He sang a song called "Art is dead" bashing on self obsessed celebrities, actors and comics as he put it. He did this in a show in a room full of comics and actor in a show with a budget and all the bell and all the bell and whistles. Shoved it right in their face as they laughed nervously.

"I went to a store looking for something to buy, but they only sold paintings of the same sad guy, no wait this store sells mirrors!" is genuinely a beautiful lyric

the pain in his voice when those comedians started laughing during “art is dead” you can tell he truly cares about the people his career targets, and thinks that’s it’s terrible career path because of how jealous some comedians can get. that song used to to be a funny song to me, now i respect him even more for having the bravery to sing that song, let alone in a room. room full of comedians

Bo: Sings “Art Is Dead” in front of a bunch of comedians. Comedian Filled Audience: 👁👄👁

“Just picture a depressed onion cutting itself” That’s just depressing.

"Art is dead" is truly on a different level. His audience in that version were comedians and, although they laughed along, you can see on their faces that his words were hitting nerves and making them hear things they didn't want to consider. That is not a comedy song, it is a crisis and they knew it but they laughed to distract from it all. Bo knew how to make it hit just a little harder, too. The original lyrics were "But I wanted my name in lights when I could've fed a family of four..." In the greenroom, they changed. "We wanted our name in lights when we could've fed a family of four." And the accusatory glance when he sang "There's other people, you selfish asshole" was just... he his an excellent performer.

as a person who makes art, the song Art is Dead hits weird. Because it's almost a song about feeling guilty for being an artist. "Maybe i'll grow out of it" is so on point. To grow out of being an artist means you wont be this goddamn lonely.

There are two types of people in this world: 1. People who love Bo Burnham 2. People who don't know about Bo Burnham

Bo Burnham: sings art is dead Audience: Ha Ha Ha, classic comedy!

Watching back old videos, I now see the anxiety, depression, and panic happening all over Bo’s body language. After hearing “Make Happy” again, it made me tear up now knowing what he went through. I have depression, anxiety, and know how those can affect every day life. Also, watching “Inside”, it hit close to home with his experiences. Thank you, Bo, for all the intensely deep thoughts evoked through your music.

0:00-0:19 Intro 0:20 “From God’s Perspective” 4:20 “A World On Fire” 4:38 “Sad” 8:33 “Art Is Dead” 10:55 “Are You Happy” 12:53 “Oh Bo”

"I saw a boy who had red hair" Nothing else Thanks Bo, that was probably me

Why is no one talking about how much meaning art is dead has But lets be honest world on fire has more meaning lmao

i just feel that "from God's perspective" is one of the most valuable lesson he has taught me

"If you want love then the love's gotta come from you" You know, for a comedy song, that's a pretty hard hitting and true line

*_"Just picture a depressed onion cutting itself"_*

"Gay panic" 30 seconds later "And if I were gay, tho I swear I'm straight, I'd make the fellas say o-oh Bo"

Obviously Art is Dead is one of his best songs, but I feel like Are you Happy is such an incredible song.

[Chorus] Art is dead Art is dead Art is dead Art is dead [Verse 1] Entertainers like to seem complicated But we're not complicated I can explain it pretty easily Have you ever been to a birthday party for children? And one of the children won't stop screaming? 'Cause he's just a little attention-attractor When he grows up to be a comic or actor He'll be rewarded for never maturing For never understanding or learning That every day can't be about him "There's other people, you selfish asshole!" I must be psychotic, I must be demented To think that I'm worthy of all this attention Of all of this money you worked really hard for I slept in late while you worked at the drug store My drug's attention, I am an addict But I get paid to indulge in my habit It's all an illusion, I'm wearing makeup I'm wearing makeup, makeup, makeup [Chorus] Art is dead So, people think you're funny How do we get those people's money? I said, art is dead We're rolling in dough while Carlin rolls in his grave His grave His grave [Verse 2] The show has got a budget The show has got a budget And all the poor people way more deserving Of the money won't budge it 'Cause I wanted my name in lights When I could have fed a family of four For forty fucking fortnights Forty fucking fortnights [Refrain] I am an artist; please, God, forgive me I am an artist; please, don't revere me I am an artist; please, don't respect me I am an artist; feel free to correct me A self-centered artist, self-obsessed artist I am an artist, I am an artist But I'm just a kid, I'm just a kid I'm just a kid, kid And maybe I'll grow out of it

This dude is a low-key beast on the piano

"You probably didn't laugh, but maybe a few times you exhaled out of your nose" How he know tho XD

Art is dead is the first song I’ve heard by him. And the moment I heard it, I fell in love. And I’m so glad I heard that song because if I didn’t I wouldn’t have ever discovered the brilliant Bo burnham

I will NEVER get over how he changes “I” to “we” at 10:20 it just proves that he’s singing to those men in the room as well. He’s not just talking about himself, those comedians are guilty of wanting their names in lights when they could’ve fed families 😬

I never took his career seriously until he released “a world on fire”. Really made it real

“You’re everything you hated, are you happy?” Is way too real.

after years of listening to bo burnham i still cant get over a world on fire. it just really hits home for me and makes me really emotional. it is truly one of bo's best songs

Art is dead is my favorite. Not because it’s relatable on a comedian or artist level. Just a personal level, I feel like I’m telling lies to everyone. I cried when I listened to the whole thing. It’s a huge vent if you truly look at the lyrics. It shows Bo’s thoughts. He may feel bad for being a comedian, which I relate to. It’s what he’s known for, being stupidly happy. Not being sad, not mad, the funny guy. I’m the funny guy..the guy who can’t talk about his feelings, cause every time he does he makes a joke about it to cope. Then everyone brushes it off like it isn’t a cry for help.

Here's my ranking 1. A world on fire 2. A world on fire 3. A world on fire 4. A world on fire 5. A world on fire

5: You can't rank 4: Bo Burnham's music 3: They are all 2: equally great 1: A World On Fire

Hey Bo! I’ve been recovering from ahead injury over a year ago. Your song “ that funny feeling” came on and changed my life. I’ve been feeling like giving up, but that song gave me hope and inspiration to live my life. Thank you!!

10:58 Kinda unnerves me to see him so nonchalant in this room after watching inside

“ I created the universe you think I’d cut it at the deli isle” I think I just cried

I love how he doesn’t care about being too controversial😂

Comedian + singer = the best combination to exist

I love all the songs in this compilation, however, I think the songs from Bo's Inside special are on a whole different level of great.

I feel like Bo needs a hug.

Captions: [Introduction] Deaf people: [Introduced noises]

I'm a 60 yr old and I just love this brilliant, self aware young man.

How the hell have I never heard "art is dead"??? That is an absolutely amazing song and immediately one of my favorites!

bo: sings song about self hate and self loathing because of his fame the audience: l a u g h

I actually teared up at “A World On Fire”

"If you want love then the love has gotta come from you" ❤

I wish I could send a message to Bo. He's the most important person with a soapbox of our generation. I appreciate him so much. I hope he realizes how important he is. And while it will inevitability bring him sadness to speak for us, I hope he has some solace knowing that he is actually making an important impact.

I feel like Bo Burnham was like "Oh I'm going to be on a show with all comedians" "Better write 'Art is Dead'"

“But no one entertains the thought that maybe God does not believe in you.” This line hits different, let’s all be honest

Singing art is dead in a room of comedians has to be the biggest power move of the century.

Art is Dead really hit hard for some people out there who feel those words. Most people know it already to themselves, but don’t ever say it. Silence says it all.

Singing "Art is Dead" in a room full of comedians is the most chad of chad moves

I sent gays to fix overpopulation Boy, did that go well

"You're not my children you're just a bad game of Sims" one of the BEST LINES EVER and it's so true lmao

Indeed, this spectacle of beauty has left me utterly speechless. My emotions are running wild, with each passing moment revealing a new layer to the splendor before my eyes. My very heart, once strong and unyielding, has now been reduced to naught but a pile of rubble in the wake of this astounding and breathtaking performance. I find myself overwhelmed by the sheer wonder of it all, and my very being is reduced to tears of joy at the beauty of this moment. I am truly in awe of the amazing display that has been put before me, and I will treasure this memory forever.

Singing “art is dead” in front a bunch of comedians is such a fucking power move that only bo could do

"I sent gays to fix over population- boy did that go well..." I love him

He's actually SO good at the piano. I would totally listen to him if he recorded unironic music, too.

I really felt the passion and the emotional depth in “a world on fire” truly a musical masterpiece

i looked at the comments before watching and i saw everyone hyping up "a world on fire" thinking it was gonna be some masterpiece. when i tell you i fucking snorted

If you’ve ever listened to bo burnham, you’ve listened to him on repeat for a week straight

9:05 my favourite part cuz it sounds like something that would be in a vent tiktok

I started crying at “I saw a boy with red hair” this is hilarious af

"Picture a depressed onion cutting himself" It's a really elaborate joke omfg

Everyone's talking about how funny the songs are and how deep Art is dead is and World on Fire, but no one is talking about how deep the ending on Gods Perspective is. "You pray so badly for Heaven, knowing any day might be the day that you die. But maybe life on Earth could be heaven, doesn't just the thought of it make it worth a try. My loves the type of thing taht you earn and when you earn it, you won't need it.... I'm not going to give you love just cuz I know that you want me to, if you want love then the love has got to come from you."

"if you want love then the love has gotta come from you" is a gut punch every time

The lyrics in, “From God’s Perspective” is great but I think the best part of that is his intro to it and how intentionally contradictory it is to his song. I cannot believe I only learned about him less than a year ago. He is great

The comedians watching Bo singing ‘Art is Dead’ looking uncomfortable is so funny to me

There’s four types of songs (going from worst best) 1. Bad songs 2. Decent songs 3. Master Pieces 4. A World on fire

My favourite must be "The World's on Fire", for sure! Such masterpiece!

”If you want love then the love’s gotta come from you” did it for me.

"The world isn't sad... it's funny! I'm a sociopath!" ~JOKER 2019

"I saw a boy who had red hair *continues playing piano in silence*" I'M GONNA FUCKIN DIE THAT'S GOLD OMFG

I don't know if he is angry or happy, but I can really FEEL his songs for some reason

I played “A World on Fire” at max volume, it was so good that the local authorities came to watch it.

I haven’t heard “a world on fire” before and looking at the comments I thought it was actually a really deep song but when I got to it I laughed so fuckin hard lmao

"This next song is called 'A World on Fire'"… **screaming, crying, and piano key smashing**

I like how you changed the thumbnail like five years after uploading the video

I love how this man takes legitimate things that need to be payed attention and brings attention to them in his own creative way that is hilarious but true when you stop laughing and think about it

Watching those people stand around laughing as he sings art is dead is kind of surreal.

“ I saw a giraffe who had a short neck that was sad, Or a deer” That sht really hits you. 😢😔

What an incredible television man is. Thank you. You've made me very very happy love your stuff

I love that the music behind the lyrics is actually gold on itself as well..

A lot of people say that Bo isn’t funny, or that the song format he uses makes the jokes have less of an impact. But I feel that the whole point of his act is to make you laugh and then make you feel bad for laughing by using his song format to really drive home that feeling of going of course. Like how in a lot of the more meta songs the chirpy melody devolves into him just angrily smashed the keys.

Bo: sings art is dead Comedians: laughs Bo: starts hitting the wrong notes and sings angrily Comedians: continues laughing Bo: gives them the death stare Comedians: wait a minute

"Didn't think I had to write that one down for you" best line

“Did you ever think of the fact that god doesn’t believe in you” hits really hard

The world’s so sad bros Pain, Genocide, War, Sexism, Racism But I gotta remember there’s good about it too *_Like the fact that none of that’s happening to me Score!_*

"World on Fire" is the 2020 anthem.

Bo is the kind of guy who can insult his entire crowd and it'll still make everyone laugh. He gives no shits and gets away with it

My favorite song of his was "From God's Perspective" until he came out with "All Eyes on Me." He is genuinely an amazing artist, in every sense of the word. When he first started, I'm sure I'm not the only one who didn't take him seriously. I'm so glad that I was wrong.

“Art is dead” and ”Are you Happy” have some really deep depressing elements in there. Keep in mind that BoBurnam was extremely depressed and has diagnosed anxiety, that’s why he stopped preforming live

the fact that he changed "i" to "we" in that performance and the audince were just t h e r e

Wow you can really tell how much his voice has improved from the first video in 2013!!!

Nice editing bro. Bo is a legend

It's fascinating how Bo literally says at the beginning of Art is Dead that the song isn't supposed to be funny at all. It's a confession, a way to help him sleep at night. Bo Burnham literally bashed selfish celebrities and artists in a room full of them. Bo looked so pissed when the stupid celebs started laughing. Bo Burnham is a genius

"hey, look ma, I made it! Are you happy?" That hits hard.

Everyone talking about art is dead, but “oh bo” is the catchiest tune I’ve ever heard lol