There’s something so beautiful and bittersweet about Porter’s new music. It makes me want to run until I’m out of breath and cry from the soft sunshine on my skin. It’s so pure and kind and makes me want to jump out of bed and sing my heart out into my microphone at 2 am. Music is so magical.
oh shit I just realized how clever that chorus is. right as it feels like everything is lining up - ("I can feel a new day dawning"/"I can see my life so clearly") the lyrics gets cut off. at first I thought it was just awkwardly written, but looking at it from this symbolic perspective it's porter recognizing the vicious cycle that burns himself out and cutting himself off mid-thought. "But sincerely... feeling" is him burning up (getting hyped), "I can see my life so clearly" is him visualizing his end goal. before he commits blindly to an unrealistic standard he cuts himself off and reflects on how that entire arc transpired. "But sincerely, Can't you feel what I'm feeling? I can see my life so clear- (I burn up, burn out - I shouldn't do this to myself)" the only time it doesn't get cut off is in the bridge, where porter realizes that the future will always be uncertain so he should do music with the intent of enjoying the process rather than hoping for an outcome.
Don't forget about the "I burn up, burn out" part, literally some artist had this mindset of keep pushing themselves too hard in order to achieve their goal including myself, thankfully I'm no longer had these mindset after I realized the effect that It can cause to my whole mental Health...
"Well, this is why we do it, for the feeling. How do you do music? Well, it's easy: You just face your fears and you become your heroes I don't understand why you're freaking out" not even a musician -- programmer -- but i can really relate to this. the sheer joy of creation, knowing that you made something fucking cool for people to enjoy, is what motivates me everyday
When he said No, I don't miss the feeling anymore Yeah, I want something new to love I was so nostalgic, but I'm fine without it You don't really want what you think you want No, I don't wanna lose it this emotion Yeah, I just wanna do everything I get so excited when I finally find it It just gets brighter from now on Then you sigh: "You know I love you, so I think I should tell you, Porter, this life: isn't it time that you grow up?" (Chorus) Oh, it's calling I just can't stop, I'm sorry I can feel a new day dawning (I burn up, burn out - I shouldn't do this to myself) But sincerely, Can't you feel what I'm feeling? I can see my life so clearly (I burn up, burn out - I shouldn't do this to myself) Well, this is why we do it, for the feeling. How do you do music? Well, it's easy: You just face your fears and you become your heroes I don't understand why you're freaking out Then they say: "Fine, well do what you need to But I don’t want to see you Wasting your life Isn’t it time you get a job?" (Chorus) Oh, it's calling I just can't stop, I'm sorry I can feel a new day dawning (I burn up, burn out - I shouldn't do this to myself) But sincerely, Can't you feel what I'm feeling? I can see my life so clearly (I burn up, burn out - I shouldn't do this to myself) But sincerely, Can't you feel what I'm feeling? I can see my life so clearly, and I know it doesn't last, but I don't mind at all anymore (Chorus) Oh, it's calling I just can't stop, I'm sorry I can feel a new day dawning (I burn up, burn out - I shouldn't do this to myself) But sincerely, Can't you feel what I'm feeling? I can see my life so clearly (I burn up, burn out - I shouldn't do this to myself) I felt that.
Love this song. People are often told to chase jobs they don’t want, for “security”. But we’re not searching for security even in that case, but rather long term happiness. And even if we go for secure things, it’s actually still possible to lose at something you *don’t* like. There will always be plenty of people who tell you you should or shouldn’t do something. But before you close your eyes and go to sleep, it’s your own life that you have to end up living. So better make it as good for you as possible, whatever that means to you.
I don't know, right now i need to eat. That boring job saved me after being a musical failure. I love Nurture because it's about making music (art) just because we love it. It's about learning to deal with self-destructive thoughts and free our feelings into melodies (art). But this song is about making money. I have to say this is the first song made by Porter I don't like. I don't feel it, and it kinda makes me sad
Nurture is the best music you've produced. You keep getting better with time. I love how your recent work makes me feel happy, sombre and optimistic feelings all at once.
"I burn up, burn out, I shouldn't do this to myself" holy Christ... This lyric just hit me because I used to force myself so much on learning something new when it comes to Drawing, to the point I'm just injuring my mental more and more, I was feared... That I might failed if I don't keep learning more and more, eventually I'll have to end my life for how much of a failure i am, that is until one of my good friend save me from my own torturing prison by sending me a video to Adam Duff about those who pushed too hard on themselves including me, I watched it and I lost it, I was completely broke because I realized that what I've been doing is wrong, and the fear is just making me losing my control, it gives me a lot amount of Negativity that I thought it will help but it didn't, Adam Duff not only prevent me from injuring myself too much, he became the person who I love to watch his video whenever I draw something. The lyrics of this song is magically related, I've been facing this vibe check reality since few days ago and porter uploads new song, well... Idk what else to say, either god knew that I'm on the correct path, or that the perfect timing is just pure luck... Thank you Porter Robinson, and thank you Adam Duff for saving me, and thank you my good friend for forcing me to open my eyes and let Adam Duff release me from my own prison... Edit: it's not easy being an artist, but if you enjoy and have fun when drawing, I'm sure you can improve better with the positive energy
Porter answered the question I've been struggling with for a long time: "How do you do music? Well, its easy: You just face your fears and you become your heroes." Maybe I can give it another shot now. Thank you.
"Unrivaled" dude Nurture's made Porter one of my top artists too, but don't be _that_ guy... Nurture is a really unique perspective on self-actualization through music, but describing "the human condition" isn't something unique to Porter. people have been doing that for centuries
THIS RESONATES WITH ME ON A SPIRITUAL LEVEL, being an artist from the Middle East, it's almost instantly stigmatic when you address the idea of being in the creative field as a creator. Having this song coming from an Artist who heavily inspires me as big as Porter truly ignites the flame of passion inside me and reassures me that it's okay and it'll get better, it reminded me of why I make music in the first place, that spark after finishing a song, that moment of awe and excitement when creating a new sound, that moment of epiphany when a melody strikes your mind or a phrase keeps repeating in your head begging to come out and makes you jump in sheer happiness, and no one might understand it, no one might support you in it, but you gotta do it because you owe it to yourself, it all just makes me feel like part of something bigger, something beautiful, and the fact that such product resonated with someone living on the other side of the world is truly remarkable, thank you Porter, you inspire me
“It just gets brighter from now on” and “I shouldn’t do this to myself” are definitely things we all need to hear. We’re beginning to pull away from COVID, and push forward into something new. I’ll fuel my own music career with the inspiration I’ve gathered from others, so I can give something back to them. Things will be better from here.
The first verse is just, perfect. I've been producing for over a decade and sometimes I get down on myself for not being as productive or able to put out new songs as quick as I used to when I was fresh. But when that feeling hits and a song starts to come together, it still hits just as hard and is just as addictive and wonderful. Great song Porter.
you'll do great things! Keep at it! its funny because I've really been wanting to pick up music lately but just haven't been able to find the time. I think I'm going to make this my year for it.
I'm obsessed with how this song is mixed... It's like it's made for musicians to listen to without hurting their ears. Idk if that was intentional but it makes this song feel that much more special. Thanks for this Porter
1st time listening: "Not bad at all, just another Porter song" 2nd time: "Actually this is catchy" 3rd time: "BUT SINCEEERELY, CAN'T YOU FEEL WHAT I'M FEELING? I CAN SEE MY LIFE SO CLEEEEARLY, I BURN UP BURN OUT!!!!!!"
This is exactly what I feel when making art. I get burnt out, get tired, then immediately want to rush back in again because I love the feeling of creating. Thanks for the awesome music Porter!
I felt something deep within my soul when I heard those lyrics... I am currently studying sound production in an academy. I will turn 20 in a week and I have no idea if I will be able to continue with music after I finish my school. I will have to go to a normal job in a few months because I will be renting a flat. I'm just a begginer musician, trying to produce music for 6 years now. I have this channel, but I am scared of putting anything out, thinking I am not good enough. I have a bunch of songs ready, gathering dust on my SSD. This song made me realize, that music is freedom, and I am putting myself in a cage of fear. I think it's time I do something about it, thank you Porter ♥
Man, this album literally screams you to abandon those kind of struggles, I'm 100% in the same situation as you and I think we know what we have to do !
I woke up today and saw your replies. It filled me with so much positive emotions that I managed to design a cover artwork, and (after hours of trouble with editing software) render it with my music, which is now uploaded! Thank you guys, I am so happy to finally share something!
The part beginning at 2:42 makes me think of the two tipes of personality of a musician. First, the vocalchops of a male singer represent the strenght and the passion and the energy we, musicians, have when we make music. Then, the female vocalchops extracted from kero kero bonito's collaboration with porter; those represent the love, the calm and the gratitude we feel when we win against frustration and pain of problems in our lifes and also when we finally feel satisfied with our song, when we say "I've made something good". At least that's the way I see it.
I seriously wasn't expecting to hear that sample in this song. I've been listening to that song pretty much my whole life, so it was a pleasant surprise lol.
I was trying to get my programming interface working all day, and had tons of problems thanks to problems mostly at my university's end. All of this time wasted that I could've used on assignments I have due Friday. My body and mind is so stiff from stress from all of this, but this song really took away some of it, especially from my mind.
@Dylan Alvarez so true! sometimes all you need is some surpirising cool thing can really refresh you're brain. take a break and get back to work, you will find that the problem was so simple and you didnt catch it cause you were so tired to noticed it.
This Album has so much personality, I resonate emotionally with almost every song and understand the feeling of the creator which I thought I would never get. Thankyou Porter for this Album :')
As a producer I love this song so so much!! The lyrics, the message, the sounds that break all the rules, the anthem-ness, porter, you’ve just made one of my favorite songs!
i cant believe this song really speaks to me, as someone that suffers from BPD and social anxiety .... at some point in life you just lose any reason to keep on going, 10 years of therapy and nothing really changed but hearing this song it gaves me somehow hope and energy... like i know i want to change and it will not happen if i dont put my back into it. "I shouldnt do this to myself"
Music really is the saviour that we need sometimes. I'm glad you've found something to help you get through the bad times and remind yourself how much you want better for yourself despite what you've been through and how you're feeling and that you deserve more and most importantly just to be happy. Keep on keeping on! You've got this. 😊
Last year, Mirror was my most played song on Spotify and it got me through heartbreak and other trauma that I was facing in my life. This year, I feel like it's going to be this one that sees me through. What a spectacular song. Porter always delivers! 👍
everytime you release a new song from nuture, my life feels so different, but each song just seems to come at the right time. it's comforting in a time that's such a rollercoaster of emotions. thank you.
Another amazing Nurture's song, and I think this song is one that Porter wrote from the heart, I think that this feeling, this emotion that the song makes is feel is because he did it with passion as all his songs, the message that this give us is never give up, don't stop, keep trying and keep going, you will reach it, maybe is not forever, and that's what makes it even more beautiful, so if you are in a bad moment of your life, don't worry bro, you will reach to your goals, doesn't care what people says if you are doing everything with passion, I trust in you, a lot of people trust in you... You will see your life so clearly
on the contrary, I think the song is about not burning yourself down over reaching your goals. as you grow and develop, so will your goals and what you seek out of life, so it's not worth it to burn yourself down for an ephemeral victory. instead, you should enjoy it for the sake of doing it rather than to fulfill the expectation of achieving something. in other words, this song is a really long way of saying "it's about the journey, not the destination". it directly answers all the questions posed in Get Your Wish.
@@64_bit80 Oh, I haven't seen your answer until now, and of course you have a point even more beautiful, now that you make me saw that the questions posed in Get Your Wish was answered in this song I started thinking that, yeah it's about the journey, but I also believe that the goals and the passion that you put in make your dreams come true are also amazing, we can agree that the song is a complete journey and odyssey about enjoy the life, and when you reach where you are be happy for all the things that made you be there, thanks for your point of view, made me realise and listen the song with other perspective
Porter, it is no small thing to say that my entire world changed when I was introduced to you through "Worlds". As a Musician, that album entirely opened my eyes to the possibilities of rule-less composition and just following what's true to the sound in your heart. It's no small thing to say that you have through pure chance released a song at exactly the moment I needed to hear it. Mirror dropped at a time where I was absolutely broken, unable to choose what I wanted to do with my life and the fear of making the wrong choice had me paralysed. And now, you, one of my absolute biggest influences and musical heroes, have released this song at a time where I was genuinely considering just giving up on becoming a musician professionally. You're prolly not gonna see this and that's ok, I'm just glad I'm able to put this out there and say Thank You in some way. I can't wait for the album. And I can't wait to see what you do next. I'll definitely be there for it.
To those of you who are trying to make it, music or not, and are working your ass off for it, I think I represent a lot of people in this comment section and Porter himself that We believe in you. Being an aspiring artist myself, I get the struggle of not being able to afford a DAW or instrument, not having as many views as you'd expect to get, and being burnt out mid-way. I hope that this comment could shed a bit of light that there are people out there who'll find your works interesting if you work for it and dig just a bit deeper. I know for a fact that I'm not gonna give up, and I hope that everyone else isn't as well. Thanks a lot, Porter for the strike of inspiration. I hope someday everyone here will find their happiness in what they're currently working on!
What an honor to be alive at the same time as one of the greatest music artists of this eon. This is what music is at it's best; pure, raw, unfiltered and uncompromising emotion put into a medium that allows others to feel it. Thank you Porter, and please don't stop as long as you feel the need to create.
As introspective and poignant the other songs are from Nurture, the thing that really warms my heart about this one is the vibrant optimism to just be yourself. Thank you.
"You just face your fears and you become your heroes." Should be the "how to dealing with anxiety/anxiousness" anthem. Very simple yet so fckn powerful. Porter you genius 😀
Thеn they say: "Fine, well do what you need to But I don’t want to see you Wasting your life Isn’t it time you get a job?" This pre-chorus really hit me hard 😭😭😭
I’m always blown away by Porter Robinson’s music 🥺✨And I know the reason I always get teary and end up crying is because I can truly feel porters soul and that’s something not every passionate artist can do 💕love you Porter
@@lolstuffenjoy9880 nope, porter's album is very different. Have you even heard Worlds dude?? it's the best album ever, and then Nurture is gonna be another one.
I feel like every artist, writer, and musician in the world understands and relates to these lyrics. How many of us have honestly been told our joy of creating won't get us anywhere, that we should have a plan B, "get a real job"? These paths ARE a real job, and I've always found it strange that anyone could want to discourage anyone from doing what makes them happy, just because they've resigned themselves to convention. We then internalize that self-doubt. Can you imagine how many more artists in the world there would be if we weren't stuck in this culture of soul crushing self-doubt, and if we had clearer paths to NURTURE these dreams of ours? Creators are the bravest & most courageous people around, so if you're any kind of artist, don't let those destructive internal voices stop you from making beautiful things or doing what you love. You have the keys to open doors and create worlds for yourself and others. Don't stop speaking the language of your soul. 🙌
this song to me, is a peak into porter's life, and many other lives of creators. it talks about the people close to porter being worried about his career, seeing it as a little hobby or an out of touch dream instead of an actual job. the song captures the guilt that makes porter feel too, as well as the doubts that spring from his loved ones worry. personally i can definitely relate to this song, and it really does give me hope. knowing porter went through the same stuff im going through and still got to where he is today is honestly amazing. thank you porter.
"Well, this is why we do it, for the feeling. How do you do music? Well, it's easy: You just face your fears and you become your heroes I don't understand why you're freaking out" Every time I listen to this song its this phrase that sticks out to me the most. For me creativity wants to take a different form through me wanting to learn to code so that I could make games like the ones I've played all my life, but even then these lyrics hold all the same weight.
"Fine, well do what you need to But I don’t want to see you Wasting your life Isn’t it time you get a job?" This means a lot to me, because I want to be a musician and make a living that way, but my parents tell me exactly the same thing. I loved this song and thank you so much Porter
The fact that the creator didn't step too much gas and let the music be straight and true shows he knows that to make satisfying music, you have to stay on the line of simplicity like classic songs. And that makes it so relaxing to listen. The music is friendly.
