Bo Burnham - Reaction - Art Is Dead 

I think he was 19 when he made this. This song touched me so deeply, I even learned piano to play it but Bo thinks it's just alright. In an interview he once described it as "cute" lol

It’s so interesting/painful seeing how this level of self-awareness turns into panic attacks, the Kanye Rant and then the internal anguish that is Inside. Next recommendations: - We Think We Know You - From God’s Perspective - Left Brain, Right Brain - Maybe just all of ‘What’… if you can stand there that long! :)

I really feel like you’ll connect with the message of We Think We Know You, and it’s one of his most engaging and beautiful performances.

he started performing this before he graduated high school. so he really was just a kid. if you want something a bit less depressing but still intellectually engaging, ‘left brain right brain’ is really creative and super fun. but honestly i’d recommend *any* of his work. and definitely check out the rest of ‘inside’!!

The really interesting thing is that this opinion on himself and comedians in general is one of the only things that holds true between his on-stage persona and the actual person, Bo Burnham. He's done interviews on late-night TV shows where he's been asked questions like "what would you say to your younger fans who aspire to be someone like you?" immediately, every time he's asked something like that, he says something along the lines of; "No. Please don't do it. I'm a one-in-a-million 'success' if you want to call it that. Hundreds of other people I've known have ruined their livelihoods in the pursuit of fame that just didn't work out" So, it seems clear to me that he really believes in this particular topic enough to make the point evident in his shows even if it's not exactly consistent with his "character".

The line Carlin rolls in his grave is him rolling in response to the modern state of the entertainment industry, or standup more particularly, I don't think the implication was that Carlin would be rolling in his grave in response to this song of Bo's specifically.

Would love to see your reaction and analysis to Bo's "From God's Perspective." video.

Bo Burnham - Rant It's a must!

He was 19/20 during that i think, he's 30 now I love your reactions so much. It would be so great if you reacted to the full inside special, you could probably do it on your Patreon

He is the comedian that makes me cry. Yes he is funny but DAMN when you understand those lyrics the feels bro. Its not often that I hear every word in a song. His voice speaks so much more than words.

What I love about Bo is he could’ve put out 8-9-10 specials by now. He could have just cashed in every chip that people would dole out but he takes his time and creates true art and puts it out on his timeframe. It’s great that he’s self aware and understands his profession is one that’s over valued but I appreciate that he really wants and tries to make his best thing before he ever debuts it. Taking 3-4-5 years between each album to date.

It's refreshing to see someone react to Bo and understand his message in a song right away. Most people miss the point in his song

When he performed this in the green room surrounded by comics he changes "because I wanted my name in lights" on the FLY to "because we wanted our names in lights."

it just reminds me that he performed this infront of comedic legends and as he sang they laughed and slowly you just saw that he became more and more angry and aggressive towards them

I think the whole “Art is Dead” meaning also has to do with the fact that nowadays people aren’t getting into things like this for the art itself, but for the money; not just the fact that monetization is stifling the creative process. When people start making art as a means to an end and not because they love the game, they slowly kill art.

I love your takes on these and your insight, I didn't expected when I first started watching you, but it's a pleasant surprise. If you want another one to do, I suggest "We Think We Know You"

You're the best RU-vidr I've seen at analyzing Burnham's stuff, keep it up!

Definitely need to watch and react to 'We think we know you' you touched a point of labels getting hold of artists which is a small portion of that skit too. Plus it resonates with a lot of people in the public eye I imagine.

Well, it's 1am and I was just about to sleep... but that can wait This has always been one of my favorites from him, it's great to see you pausing and singling out all of the lines that made me stop and go "Holy s**t" the first time I heard it

I can't believe 17 people disliked this video. I love your perspective. You pick up on every single thing in the song. This is what reaction is. At least in my book. Subscribed.

I feel from the point of "Carlin rolling in his grave". I adored George Carlin. Primarily with how blunt and bringing topics to people's faces even if they never wanted to hear it in the first place. He'd bring issues no matter how small or large to audiences and make them acknowledge it was a thing. Then he passed and I felt everyone ignored the signs of our world, the issues, strife, the pain, and misery. Monetization means there's stuff you can't say, and people won't say anything now cause "oh that was Carlin's thing" or "I don't want people to hate me" When in reality someones gotta say it, you can't just ignore it forever! I feel like the fact no one heard what Carlin was trying to tell people for years, along with money makes it where no one else will speak to the blunt degree he did, is what would cause him to roll in his grave. That's how I read that line, maybe I'm wrong or just viewing it differently but it's how I saw it.

I think people forget that you’re allowed to laugh at his comedy as well and not just cry haha

I’d love to see your reaction to Left Brain Right Brain

I love that this song is 2 minutes long but you made a 12 minutes long video out of it. Really shows that you did understand it and appreciate it

How The World Works is one of my personal favorites

I'm so happy all these new people are finding Bo's old stuff. He was always good.

Bo and Donald Glover are the only modern expressions of EXACTLY what Carlin wanted. It physically pains me to think that Bo thinks Carlin wouldn’t be proud.

You should definitely check out “eff” and “hell of a ride” they’re two of my favs and pretty underrated

Humble of him to have this insight BUT he's underestimating his impact.

Bo Burnham is my favorite content creator/comedian and philosopher; marathoned your vids & I love your breaking down of his song’s meanings ❤️ thank you again! Been a fan of his for as long as his first vids on RU-vid & his stand up specials on tv etc - He’s about humor as well as thought with deep meanings.

We need “from gods perspective”

YES more Bo. He is so talented at just 19-20ish in this..

Great video, one of my favorite Bo songs. He had a finger on the pulse 11 years ago, much like Carlin. They see the awfulness we were/are headed to. Thanks for recognizing his piano skills! I can’t watch him without being amazed by every single aspect of his performance.

Found this channel yesterday and binged a bunch of Bo reactions. REALLY good content by you and very enjoyable to watch, keep it up

This was the first song i've heard of Bo, so watching you review it give me so much joy.

I highly recommend watching "we think we know you", it's the final song/act/part of his second special "what". It's not as straight forward as for example "can't handle this" but it's a very interesting performance.

Great reaction! I love hearing your breakdowns and think you would really enjoy “how the world works” from inside

I always appreciate your Bo reactions. It's obvious you approach his work with insight and care. Looking forward to more!

Dude, I LOVE your content! Among all the other reactions you actually provide useful and new commentary! Thank you so muchhh

This is one of the only songs I have ever listened to that genuinely made me cry

Yes! I was waiting for this one. Awesome vid. :)

"Inside" is gonna blow your mind...

I’d love to see your reaction to ‘lower your expectations’ it’s underrated in my opinion so not a lot of people suggest it but I think it has an important meaning

I am lonely so I spend my days watching people react to Bo Burnham. You are the best I have seen. Not only do you react emotionally, your commentary always feels thoughtful and intelligent. Great reaction.

Please do “we think we know you”!! I love how you actually delve into the meaning and I really want to see your take on that performance

I have to say, your intro makes me genuinely smile every single time.

Man, I freaking love these Bo reactions. You pick up on absolutely every snippet of the songs that make me go "wow". In particular; "My drugs attention..." Soooooooo freaking deep, watching these videos are a pleasure. You've earned yourself a new subscriber. I'd love for you to react to 'Straight White Man'. It's more comedic than the songs you've reacted to thus far but it's hilarious, the piano work is also on point. Thanks man, I appreciate you!

I Really appreciate your Bo Burnhams reactions. Great insight and analaysis like always !!!

another great song from his is words words words which shows his passion for lyricism and when hes in the moment of content creation. its one of his earlier works.

loving the bo burnham vids mate! keep them up :)

I just found your channel but really enjoyed your thorough breakdown and point of view, of course this song doesn't necessarily need a bar breakdown but I enjoyed hearing your views on it. Great reaction and new sub for sure. When I heard this the very first time on that green room show I took it as a comedy bit because that was the flow of that show up until that point and this song flew right over my head. It wasn't until re-watching it I caught all the points you also pointed out, this song is deep and dark and heavy haha.

From God's Perspective is another pretty good one.

another good one is bo burnhams "rant" so much wordplay and stuff to analyze and think about.

Love your reactions, definitely do more Bo please !

surprised your stuff isnt more popular. really good at breaking down lyrics

He was 18 here. This is a beautiful piece and his piano is astonishing.

This one- well, to be fair most of Bo's songs- but this one gives me actual chills.

this is my favourite bo song by far, i thing from god's perspective is a good option to be the next, love your reactions

I'm loving the amount of thought and analysis you're putting in to these reaction videos! Keep at it! Agreeing with the other comments, From God's Perspective is another great one!

This is one of my favorite songs of Bo’s. It helps that I’m about the age he was when he made it. But this is a very good video. Honestly I’d consider this less of “reaction” and more of a “live analysis.” Very good videos.

the look in his eyes when he says "because i wanted my name in lights" is so intense

The way you touched on the music industry directly relates to Bo's song "Repeat Stuff" which is essentially about how the music industry, especially pop music, will Repeat stuff over and over as long as it keeps spitting out money and doing numbers. That one has a music video where Bo plays the "pop star", given your analysis here I think you would appreciate that one as well! 👍

the "wassah Dude!" got me

I think he deserves what he has made for himself. He puts a lot into his shows that we see and probably a lot more we don't.

One of my favorite songs of this decade.

I really like your analyses!

spot on reaction new sub!

I don't usually like videos, but great commentary. Deserved

You should check out 'we think we know you' 'gods perspective' and 'sad' they are super good!

pls keep the bo reactions coming!!

Bo has a line in the song from inside "that funny feeling" about Logan Paul too .. spot on

bo burnham: art is dead also bo: makes one of the best art you will ever hear

The song "Sad" is freaking incredible if you're still looking for suggestions!

How have you not done That Funny Feeling yet

You should react to the whole inside special it’s really good and there are sections in between songs that explain how’s he thinking or feeling

Also, I really enjoy your reactions! :D

This is one of the exact reasons why I love Bo Burnham. It's so relatable because I want to become a writer and graphic novelist, but my grandma would only talk about how much money I could make off of this and it would just put so much pressure on me. It ruins my creative drive and motivation. Even though it's tempting-I don't want to rush and just get money-I just want to tell a story.

I can really recommend "We Think We Know You" - it's a masterpiece!

excellent reviews you get it

“Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge [...]" Chalres Darwin

all the big walls behind him are word for word the script to the show. at certain times, he’s standing in front of the words he’s currently speaking and you can see how well he memorized the whole act

Lol I'm Bo yo, should listen to that, from back at his beginning on RU-vid and when he blew up. He can rap too

He was around 19 or 20 when he did this. Just basing that off of him turning 30 in "Inside" and him performing this in 2010. You should react to "We Think We Know You" by Bo Burnham next.

I think his Green Room performance of this is actually better.

Best reaction to this song I’ve seen

You should check out We Think We Know You by Bo. It's an amazing piece that shows just a small glimpse into his day to day interactions after becoming famous.

Idk if anyone will see this but suffi was asking how old bo was during this, I think I remember hearing his career started when he was 17

From the music analogy you like his song "repeat stuff" - not for reaction, but for your enjoyment.

Please do Funny Feeling from Inside. It was the first time a song of his brought me to tears.

I agree. I'm sure Carlin both expected art to go this way and would love bo.

I think one of the things that makes the Carlin line work is that Carlin was in it for the craft, not the money. I once saw Carlin for free, he was doing a free tour and booked theaters because he was working the material and didn’t know if it was ready for paying audiences yet. That’s how dedicated he was to his craft and I think that’s what Bo is connecting to from Carlin.

"My drug's attention, I am an addict, but I get paid to indulge in my habit" I think is also a nod to that life being self-destructive

He was 19 when that special was recorded.

Bo always been that dude -- even as a 14/15 yr old. True prodigy.

i definitely agree that you should check out "we think we know you" and "god's perspective" !! "nerds" is another good one too !!! also thank you for making your videos, I found you through bo and have honestly gone through so many of your reactions haha because I really love your commentary on everything !!!

In 2010 he was already in contract for 2 years, now aware of the basic core of business; he's mentioned this in other songs, including the beginning of Words Words Words (also 2010) when he says "whoa I'm selling out" - No wonder he was having panic attacks; he was in a contract to create, to make money, to meet his contract. He started posting quirky ditties that went viral at age 16, then offered a contract at 18, that he took instead of attending Harvard. Then of course, after his contract was up, he quit live performance. He saw what the business is about, and calls it out often in his lyrics. Keep going down the rabbit hole of Bo please!

You should REALLY check out the Green Room version of this.. especially to see the startling difference.. his anger is ON POINT. ❤️ esp seeing how emotionally self aware this version is already. The Green Room he’s amongst comedian greats who request him to play this.. catch what he says before being asked about how little he thinks of himself.. then his face.. how he sneers at the comedians about “selfish assholes”.. kinda dispersing the weight out to all of them, too.. its heart aching.. hes only 20 then.. keep that in mind.

YESSSS THANK YOUUU

Left Brain/Right Brain is (a little) more light hearted and quite a cool piece of showmanship!! You should add it to your list!

I think some of the reason he is so disillusioned with his talent and career history is his mom works (and has for YEARS) as a hospice nurse. He talked about it on H3 podcast I think and how much he is in awe of how she helps people. I think he puts himself down in a lot of ways because he doesn't see the value in this vs what he saw every day growing up with his mom and how he may think it is a more honorable/heroic purpose