”when is it time to let go?” song: Two Time - Jack Stauber used: Callipeg, LumaFusion lowkey unsure about my art style We have a discord server + you can find me here: linktr.ee/crymelt
I initially made this in response to a analysis, decided it needed its' own comment (If I ignore something it's because I don't think it's entirely relevant) I Believe this animation is about self deceit and the loss of people or opportunity because of false personas. This is because of the combination of the lyrics and the animation coinciding heavily, with the character tending to specifically mouth out words of the song. The character is the one speaking at the start, tired and ragged underwater (Underwater meaning she's under pressure and is sustaining problems), stating something lazy being willing to leave their lights on (Burns electricity, makes it harder to sleep, generally doesn't seem to care, she's too tired to care). First appearance of cacti, and a single balloon. I think it's hard to interpret what this means right now, and will touch on it later when the other cacti come up. The next scene is darker, getting lunch, seeming to enjoy it, then being dragged down after a set of eyes appears within ramen. This could be from things like ptsd and etc, but I think it more deals with guilt or feeling out of place in the situation. She still obviously enjoys the ramen, but when she's being looked at, or starting to enjoy herself, she drowns. The character repeating the lyrics ahh man, sad about leaving that enjoyment. The lyrics now state, "I think that I like you" During "I think that" the character is looking in the mirror, with the person looking seeming tired, worn down, and the person looking back being confident, bold, etc. Showing a split in the character and how she perceives herself. With the name of the song itself being Two time, we can connect the dots and assume a bit that the character is holding up the name a bit. (Now having two selves assumingly with one who's faking). Next the lyrics state "I Like you" which we are greeted by one of the things that made her feel like she was drowning, she is covering her mouth, "Like" is being scratched out. The character regrets saying this, having had it come from a part of herself she doesn't understand or respect. Assumably being her reflection, someone strong and confident being able to say the words not realizing the effect they will have. The effects of her words and the symbolism behind the cacti start to make sense now. 3 Balloons are seen, with one cacti, after another voice replies "you do?". The character states "yeah" causing the balloons to back away from the cacti, showing that this persona is causing the loss of opportunity and potentially friends or loved ones, it scares them, it seems wrong or out of the blue. "But something bothers me bout the way you lick your envelopes so!" This is where the meaning of the animation can completely change. If it does stay true to the lyrics, the character is analyzing the person they state they liked overly critically, finding something not to like, the other side of their persona taking over and deciding they don't like them. (Two timing the person). This would make the envelope licking scene is about how the character themself licks envelopes weirdly (Who the hell licks an envelope like that), and proves their being overcritical, unreasonable. If not, it becomes much more about what the original post stated. "I'm out on the block again, so hopped up that I can't pretend" "Two Time!!" The character has returned to doing something, being hopped up on something (presumably her tendency to self deceive herself into having a persona that she doesn't like Two timing herself) Unable to pretend, it shows that she's sad, unable to hide how she feels in the moment, laying on the floor not caring about staying current in her life. Depressed. Her persona showing again, proclaiming her vice "Two Time!" Next we learn that they stay friends, seeing a pinky promise. I see this as the character over criticizing after declaring they like them, then deciding to stay friends, but not happily, unable to decide whether or not they want this person. This obviously hurts the character "Problem that you can't defend", the character being unable to find something that can stay with them, as their constant playing drives away relationships that she both does and does not want according to what mood she's in. She scratches the cactus, and frowns after happily waving, showing the disposition between acting happy in her persona, and having wants she can't get filled. She then asks if someone is ok, she herself having a gaping hole in her chest. Two timing herself asking something to another in hopes of gaining something she wants, that she herself will stop or take away. Lacking, and caring for others, even though she may actively be hurt, or regret it. "Whose heart could I break today?" She can't stop two timing herself and by association whoever gets too close. This line is what drove me to think this was it in the first place. "stay friends" This line is showed again, but the artist has friends disappear and "stay" become underlined. The thought that she just wants someone to stay, but they never do. The balloon being in her reach after it usually is too far, is spikey and harms her, going from something to chase, to a reason to be sad. This and the mirror scene I believe really make this relate closer to the lyrics, wanting someone to stay, but being unable too because of a persona that differs from when she's alone. Reinforcing that "Problem that you can't defend" reappears with the character seeming younger, with pigtails, the problem having been there for a long time, other people not being willing to work through the two timing and stay with her period. (A nonsensical hope, but it's still present). The character is still covered in bandages, hurt from her self deception crying, unable to keep something because of self sabotage. I take this as the character displaying she was initially hurt by being unable to having someone stay because of who she was. This gave birth to a persona that is able to get people close, but is a curse of itself, also not letting them stay long. I think this animation conveys the songs lyrics by showing two timing as being as personal and external pain. Making the person two timing feel insane because they can't control a part of themselves, and the person dealing with being two timed feeling as if they are dealing with two separate people. With the character saying two things at different times. Getting balloons only close enough too not pop, the distance being a pain that the character deeply regrets.
… thank you so much for your thoughtful analysis!! I'm so happy you people try to put my art into words, I feel much more understood!! I'm glad you brought up the “stay friends” part since that was the scene I related to the most when drawing this!! ^^
Your style, coloring and composition are amazing: they are expressive and so pleasant to look at. You are a huge inspiration. Thank you for sharing your art
I thought it was weird that it has only 2 comments. But then I remembered that the previous guy had written a poem and I realised that maybe everybody was just to tired after reading his theories to write something. Damn it, that bastard influenced my way of writing.
I've seen many versions of this meme, but this one feels special. So many of these shots caught my eye, from composition to color. You can see where a lot of thought and care went- wonderful!
I cannot tell you how stunning this looks. The animation, shading, composition, color, meaning, it all works together so well and looks amazing. This makes me inspired to keep practicing animation more, you’re doing a great job!!
this is so well thought out and so mesmerizing i love things with “decodeable” meanings, it just gives it a secret essence to discover and makes it all better. the colors, meanings, examples and artstyle are so gorgeous
Everything about your style, color schemes, and animation is just beautiful, i can tell you poured your heart into this and im so glad that i get to see a masterpiece like this. thank you for this :)
you're an insanely talented artist and animator but man your directing skills are actually insane, like the aesthetics and composition of everything work so well
The way the animation leads your eye to the next shot is nice that's the only thing that I usually try and find now after watching a specific video on how to lead your viewer's eyes to an animation to make it more fluid and more lifelike It's pretty cool
This animatic really captures what Jack stauber is know for so well, it’s complex and detailed with meaning in every frame while still being a very beautiful and enjoyable experience, even if, like with staubers works, the meaning might not be obvious on first inspection, not to mention the animation is so fucking good like god your understanding of 3 dimensions and color realy shines through this is so good seriously I can’t stop watching it
I really like how it’s different every scene and not so repetitive, which really makes it nice expecting something new happening next with its own meaning :)
Oufdhfh give me a second to recover because this is stunning First off the colours are so soft and muted and fit the song so nicely?? weirdly enough?? And I absolutely love the way you draw the character - it's so simple and cohesive and nice on the eyes in the best way possible Also the way you draw hair is lovely And I don't know how to explain this one, but I really like how so many shots are creative and compelling in a way that goes beyond just being aesthetically pleasing (which they still are). Like the underwater train?? The disintegrating umbrella? The letter falling through the door onto her face??? And oh god the cactus shot is incredibly cool and the "you ok" is hauntingly beautiful and I am. simply running out of words to do you justice I just think it's quite difficult to come up with unique storytelling within the constraints of an animation meme and you do it so so well Anyways, suffice it to say I am entirely delighted by this in its entirety and I hope you know you're incredibly skilled at what you do
HAFHGSHHF WOWW, IM SO HAPPY YOU LIKED IT!! ^^ I'M GOING TO CRY WHAT This is what keeps me motivated to draw and improve, I’m glad you enjoyed it and took your time to analyze it!!
After so many times watching those over the last few weeks that I have lost track I feel like I need to give due compliments. I love the way you do transitioning and imagery and completely ADORE your artstyle, I just feel like I can't ever get enough of it.
I absolutely love the style and details in this animated short, you really feel the sharp abruptness in parts and the pop of color in others. Animator you really made me feel something watching this, thank you. It’s insane, but a fat high five to the one who made that analysis
I am especially attached to 0:29. It really hits me hard She's hugging the cactus, which symbolizes acceptance to the pain she suffered. She even tightly grips it, as if she forced herself to accept it. Her stale face also imply that she gave up resisting, as she piled her raw emotions inside her chest It's... not the good kind of acceptance. It's a moment when you realize that hiding your emotions is better than releasing it. It affects you very bad emotionally, since it just means when your emotions went overload, it all blow into this one angry mess, deteriorating you mental health more. I have this point of view since junior high, and oh boy how easily I go emotional. I rewatched the animation plenty of times, but everytime I see the particular scene I just cried a little. Maybe it felt so relatable for me, or maybe I'm just over interpretating it. Anyways, good animation 10/10
She is clinging quite tightly to her pain. She cant let any of it go, as much as it leaves her battered and bruised. Those memories are all she has left of what has now passed. It's really quite evocative imagery, the way she's quite happy to hold it at first. Then almost tears away at it. Its interesting to consider just how the cactus itself is a beautiful metaphor. She becomes like one herself. Prickly on the outside, and hard-shelled, in order to preserve all her watery insides from the harsh climate of the outer world.
I used to be like that too, until one day, I just became numb. I can't feel anything even if I wanted to, even in the face of actual, tangible tragedy. And like you said, the suffering is all you know, especially when it took over half your life, all of the important years that were meant for finding your purpose. All of those years were spent in misery. You learn to accept it when it fails to destroy you.
Im not gonna pretend like I read all of this but from what I read this is very well thought out and based on the pin possibly correct. Props to you and good luck on your geography homework!
I didnt read it all cause im doing my homework too right now but the start got me like “Damn 😳 im starting to admire this person’s existence” love your analysis
Your art style is fantastic!! Everybody is unsure about their own creatives, but the thing is it's easier to see how beautiful it is from an outside view ;)
I love everything about this video! The colours, the emotions, the scenes, the art and art style, how it flows so well with the song!!! I love replaying this ☆
This animation is the first video I’ve seen from this channel but I couldn’t help but get so confused by its symbolism. Coming back to see the essay analysis helped me pay a little more attention and appreciate art more than I thought I did. This channel is pushing me to create something of my own, I think this marks a new beginning for me. I may become a happier person after discovering this channel. made a few comments on this video already but i keep thinking of new stuff to say (like right about now) edit: i love how the lyrics are written in this video, especially in 0:34, breaking the heart makes it feel so smooth! (if that made any sense)
This is one of my favorite Jack Stauber songs and I love how you continued the story and made it your own. I really love the symbolism in this with the cacti and balloons and letters and all of it. Great job.
I enjoy the different color schemes you use, they’re all so gorgeous and soft, and the animations are so creative and beautiful. Youre truly a one of kind animator
I love your art style, it's the perfect level of detail. I especially like the part with the magnifying glass. Thank you for sharing with us. This inspires me, I hope one day I'll be able half as good as you.
I love your art style so much and the development through this animation, with the cacti and balloons, genius!! your drawings are just so amazing I want to screenshot every frame to appreciate it fully! even the little movements like the lollipop to the mouth are done so well, you’re such an inspiration!!!
I keep getting this video on my homepage, and every time I do I watch it a couple times on repeat. IDK exactly what I love about it, but I do truly love it.
Man I saw this video yesterday (when it came out) in my recommended and fell in love with your art style, I know everyone has been saying it but the expressions and the cuts and all of that just looks really nice. I’ve always wanted to try and get good at drawing but just haven’t had the motivation, but seeing what I could create with a couple years of practice and now I’m going to try and get serious about this. But enough about me and back to you, the animation is just amazing, my favourite scene is probably the one where she says “two time” and the claps syncing with the music. I have no idea why I like that scene as much as I do but it’s just so crisp. You’re really talented at this, keep it up!
ahh, thank you!! Practice depends from person to person, I just think I had high expectations, especially at the start so I would try animating complicated stuff a a beginner… which isn't a good learning process... so uh, remember, health comes first, but I definitely recommend challenging yourself! good lucks!!
@@crymelt thank you for the advice! I have big ideas for things i’ve always wanted to draw/animate, but I think I should start by finding some semblance of an artstyle, haha. I hope you continue to do well and create more of these amazing animations, watch out for your own health, too. Like you said, health comes first
the amount of times I've rewatched this is crazy, and each time I love it even more. your animations and art are seriously so cool and the song is my favorite artist? 10/10
This is so beautifully done and fits in with the timing of the music so well. Also reflects its theme and really builds off it beautifully. You created a whole microcosm that sprouts out of a few vague phrasings. The artstyle and the choice of symbolic imagery is all quite captivating and evocative. This really makes me wanna dabble in animation.
This is so beautiful as always, I admire how clean everything looks as well as that gorgeous color palette... I have no words to describe how much I love this!!! I love the animation also, it is really smooth, the expression, the artstyle and how original is the imagery!!!! sorry, I know it's quite long but there is just too many things I love from this
Just wanted to applaud you for how amazing this animation is, and how it is able to convey so many emotions in such a small period of time. It feels oddly nostalgic to me too, keep it up :)
your artstyle is beautiful!!! it doesn't matter if it changes, it's part of the process ^^ lowkey down bad for ur oc o//o that lollipop part o////o I love the way you play around with lighting, colours and the bg's !!! they're so pretty and it makes it very visually pleasing !it also adds to the metaphor behind it which if i had more time i would psychoanalyze (lmao) i love how when each scene changes, there's always somehting from the previous scene in there. lovely lil touch you're doing great, keep going crymelt
oh my god i literally aspire to be able to animate like this, the art style it self is so unique and amazing, but the animation quality ties it all together, i hope you can fulfil whatever your goal is with animation.
Holy crap this made me feel things. The song is really good and your animation syncs up with it flawlessly, your style is cute and the imagery is both kinda creepy in it's surrealness but also kinda nice. The subway underwater especially, very trippy. The art is fantastic too, expressive and pleasant to look at. This makes me wanna draw again. Thank you
Omg this is fantastic, it's the first time I saw you and I'm obsessed now, I love your art style, the colors you choose, the animation it's so smooth and expressive, I know you would get really far ❤
I don't know why i have a deep feeling of connection to this piece of animation.I have a deep feeling of appreciation for this. Everything about it takes me away ,Thank You.
Your style, from your color choice to your eye design...something about it induces an emotion I cannot process when combined with Jack Stauber. It's like a combination of relevance, manufactured nostalgia, and just a deep seeded need to befriend a non existant person who's suffering. This girl in the animation doesn't exist yet I feel like I must give her a hug and say "things will get better soon." The best part? I am all for it.
Your art is so amazingly beautiful. Something about the colors and shading used makes it feel almost like…what things used to look like to me when I was a kid I guess? Like the colors themselves seem even more beautiful than usual. You have a genuine and unique style. Don’t let anyone lead you astray from your hearts intentions with your art.
I'm absolutely in awe of how smooth and pleasing to the eyes your art is! It all flows together so well with the colour palettes and and scenery. The first bit that really blew my mind though I have to say was the bit at 0:02
this is the first video I've seen by you, it's an absolute masterpiece omg. I love the colour palette that you chose, and the whole animation is just so pleasing to watch! I swear I could just screenshot each frame and make it my wallpaper forever. thank you for sharing this with almost 100,000 of us :)) definitely earned yourself a subscriber
Love this style! The art paired with the timing is what really keeps pulling me back, though-- short, snappy, in sync moments, smooth movement, mood contrast. I just keep rewatching. :)
i love your animation style and i love the music choice! you are so expressive with your art and your colors are well done! you are such an inspiration! edit: i forgot to mention how much i LOVE the scene with the mail and the door, its so creative and i know that perspective, *especially* animating from that had to be difficult and it turned out so COOL
honestly, I feel like I can relate to this abit. I adjust myself for people and in the end I end up hurting the because I get sick of acting, even though I do it out of love instead of spite. If they end up hating me, that's fine. I've learned to accept rejection and denial. I am currently on the path to find who I really am, I am having current hardships but, I always live another day and keep going as much it hurts. In the end It all pays off. When I find my true self I shall be at peace. You may not believe me, but that's what a wise person explained to me. They're a person, and complete stranger but I felt as if they told me the right path before I loved others, to learn to love myself first. I hope you all will see my perspective. As I may be still in my youth, I feel as I've learned and grown faster than other in gen z, mature if I may say. I am sorry If I offend some people. I know my generation is quite sensitive, and I am not saying I've been through more than anyone. I would say the opposite actually, I had it easy. I've met people with pure trauma, that's when I knew I have a good life. I want to help those people. I may just be a teen but, I see myself as a consular in the future. I really hope everything goes well for everyone. please, take care of yourself and drink water. have a good night/day. you too creator.
YAY another animation!! youre style looks so flawless honestly, your ideas for animation memes are so creative and new i love it!! this is inspiring me to draw outside of my comfort zone lol the backgrounds and enviornments also caught my eye, so nice! this feels so fresh, the cacti, letters, colour pallet and lineart! its amazingg also your animation is so smooth
There’s a theme of past difficulties in the first few scenes like the train and such, but I’m really interested with the scenes about letters and envelopes. She licks the envelope then looks at the camera, seemingly nervous, then the truck scene, with what look like letters flying out the trunk, this could be in reference to the past where she used to give out lots of messages and now only sends very few, then she’s laying by the door letting the incoming mail land on her, yet she doesn’t open them. I think this shows her removing herself from those that care about her, or enough to send a letter. The cactus them might represent a harmful relationship? As the other balloons (friends?)are driven away, she stays, enduring the pain, covering them with bandaids and hugging the cactus. None of this is for certain I just thought it would be fun to try to decipher it
the song hits so much harder, when its not only feeling nostalgic because of the general feeling of the song, but also feels nostalgic because it is nostalgic and makes you think about the time you first heard it
this song pops in my head every now and again; and every time a scene from this video plays with it. mood uplifted, seriously, this video is so rewatchable. thank you
Absolutely gorgeous animation, combined with a deep meaning behind the animation, and the fact that it also suits the song despite having a story over it. Impeccable!
I love the symbolism that you use in this video, very well made, very creative, we need more talented people like you putting these animations too life!
Wow! I love this! The animation is so smooth! But what I want to congratulate you on is the storytelling; I have never seen this character before, I do not know who they are, but now I have seen this animation and it makes me able to empathize with the character and the setup would make any viewer care for, and want to help the character though whatever they are struggling with. Amazing job!
I can’t, I LOVE this. And I won’t even use all caps for the whole sentence to show my enthusiasm because I don’t even think it’ll be enough to show how beautiful I think this is.
i really like the art style in its minimal and expressive presentation. the relaxing colors, deliberate movement and smart composition i kinda wanna see a small narrative with those elements maybe consider a one shot? great job!
This animation is just amazing in general. The style and colour palette is just so nice. It gives a comfy feeling but the pictures makes me a bit uneasy in a good way (if you get what I mean.) the animation is stuck in my head now. The art is beautiful, and in different parts of the lyrics there is a new part instead of the animation being repeated. Keep up the good work!!
