Cavetown - Trying

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  • Опубліковано 21 вер 2024
  • Here's a speed paint I did of some old album artwork of mine !! The original version of this song is in a little album i made in January 2015, and was titled "I Promise I'm Trying". Through u guys frequently requesting I play it for u on livestreams and at Cave Club hangouts I remembered how much I loved it, and so naturally I made a new version :)
    Here's the old version if ur interested: cavetown.bandc...
    Website ~ www.cave.town
    Merch ~ hyperurl.co/Cav...
    Tour Dates ~ www.cave.town/s...
    Spotify ~ open.spotify.c...
    Instagram ~ / lemon.socks
    Twitter ~ / cavetown
    Bandcamp ~ cavetown.bandc...
    Soundcloud ~ / cavetown
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    Business contact:
    Zack Zarrillo | Alternate Side | zack@alternateside.co

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  • @victorzies9942
    @victorzies9942 4 роки тому +3654

    nobody:
    Cavetown: posts
    Lyric video accounts: 👀

  • @teagannam
    @teagannam 4 роки тому +5352

    I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Cavetown is such a gift.

  • @pastelplacesblocks
    @pastelplacesblocks 4 роки тому +5330

    me: ah man tomorrow is gonna be another boring day of quarantine
    cavetown: *you sure bout that?*

    • @kupotheisil8816
      @kupotheisil8816 4 роки тому +7

      A.J Mellons real epic memes?

    • @koiboys2284
      @koiboys2284 4 роки тому +18

      dude i wanna like your comment, but it's at 888

    • @pastelplacesblocks
      @pastelplacesblocks 4 роки тому +5

      @@koiboys2284 bro do it

    • @sammich1009
      @sammich1009 4 роки тому +8

      A.J Mellons just another one of those days 👀

    • @abbydart8514
      @abbydart8514 4 роки тому +4

      This is one is def one of my favourites out of this album!!

  • @moej3386
    @moej3386 4 роки тому +3409

    Happy vent:
    Today, I went outside, minutes before sunrise. It was completely quiet, no one but the birds were making a sound. It was damp, it had rained the day before. The sun was just starting to show through the clouds. I put on my headphones, turned on this song, and I danced in the road. It was just me, and I danced there until the sun was completely up. It was one of the freest moments of my life.

    • @Somebody-Somewhere
      @Somebody-Somewhere 4 роки тому +180

      That's an amazing thing, my friend. I hope I can do that too someday :)

    • @sillybug7831
      @sillybug7831 4 роки тому +106

      It's wonderful how you can just go outside and dance :) I live in a flat so that's not an option for me haha

    • @cmc1337
      @cmc1337 4 роки тому +76

      Thats so beautiful. Never stop looking for moments like that ☺️

    • @what-sq5fs
      @what-sq5fs 4 роки тому +93

      bro literally be my best friend... we can dance together

    • @moej3386
      @moej3386 4 роки тому +48

      @@what-sq5fs I'd be okay with that

  • @kayac.8957
    @kayac.8957 4 роки тому +2855

    "There's no way he revamped I promise I'm trying"
    *song starts* i'm not really-
    "YEAAAH!"

    • @dontlistentome7498
      @dontlistentome7498 4 роки тому +19

      What song is this a remake of. Please i needdd to know

    • @luko1918
      @luko1918 4 роки тому +38

      K. C. Yeah I screamed when the first words started. I always loved the original but this one is so much more amazing!

    • @kywoowoo2600
      @kywoowoo2600 4 роки тому +9

      THATS EXACTLY- LIKE SPOT ON HOW I REACTED

    • @anonymoususer1644
      @anonymoususer1644 4 роки тому +9

      This is a picture perfect representation of how I reacted to the first few words..

    • @GABGABGABSHARP
      @GABGABGABSHARP 4 роки тому +2

      So true-

  • @smoke2747
    @smoke2747 4 роки тому +405

    the old one is like the sad part of a movie, when there are lot of problems, and this version is like the happy ending when everything's gonna be allright
    i loved both

    • @milo7509
      @milo7509 4 роки тому +2

      i swear he makes every sad song into a happy one and i dont like that ://

    • @smoke2747
      @smoke2747 4 роки тому +2

      @@milo7509 maybe he's just trying to give his old and sad songs another "color", like, he may wrote those ones in a hard part of his life, but now it seems like maybe those times are finally gone so he remakes them...
      anyway, you can always listen to the old ones if you like them more, i think that specially "i promise i'm trying" is kinda "raw" and i like that so much, he does well in both styles ("raw" and with "more production")

  • @No-zg1ye
    @No-zg1ye 4 роки тому +597

    Family:sleeping
    Me:bawling my eyes out because of the new songs

  • @jamblemimbles7940
    @jamblemimbles7940 4 роки тому +6227

    JESUS CHRIST ROBBIE YOU'RE POSTING THESE SONGS LIKE 10 SECONDS APART

    • @Skadooshyy
      @Skadooshyy 4 роки тому +133

      jamblemimbles that’s how posting an album on youtube works

    • @cynniethia
      @cynniethia 4 роки тому +15

      jamblemimbles ik

    • @Sillygoat369
      @Sillygoat369 4 роки тому +80

      AS SOON AS I FINISHED THE FIRST SONG I SAW THE SECOND ONE WTF

    • @livilivi8895
      @livilivi8895 4 роки тому +27

      jamblemimbles I KNOW I LOVE HIM LIKE HE IS THE BEST SINGER

    • @livilivi8895
      @livilivi8895 4 роки тому +22

      Sierra I DID NOT EVEN FINISH THE FIRST ONE

  • @croissant5867
    @croissant5867 4 роки тому +459

    I spent 3 years of my life living in denial of an eating disorder. “I promise I’m trying” is SO so accurate if you piece the lyrics together with an eating disorder. I listened to it to get me through the mental exhaustion. I was always hiding it from everyone, all my depression and even after countless suicide attempts it was always “act fine. You’re fine”. But this song was like a way to deal with that. Thank you so much for this :,(

    • @yoake-2919
      @yoake-2919 4 роки тому +17

      Yeah the original version of this song got me through some shit

    • @aspillust
      @aspillust 4 роки тому +11

      you want a hug, friend? *opens arms*

    • @theweebnextdoor_official
      @theweebnextdoor_official 3 роки тому +10

      @@aspillust hug all ur friends, and let them know ur not letting go uvu

    • @cheesekat264
      @cheesekat264 3 роки тому +3

      This song resonated with me with my OCD and really gave me inspiration to continue trying to overcome it

    • @x-Rush575
      @x-Rush575 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@cheesekat264me too

  • @pukegirl
    @pukegirl 4 роки тому +1558

    There is honestly at this point no way my kids won't grow up on Cavetown.

  • @pillowchair7575
    @pillowchair7575 4 роки тому +430

    The moment I realized that it’s remake to “I promise I’m trying” made me cry. Robin, you’re the biggest treasure of impression and inspiration

    • @sskindog
      @sskindog 4 роки тому +2

      same here uhG

    • @DatDudeDylan76
      @DatDudeDylan76 4 роки тому +8

      I had a MOMENT when I heard the first words because I promise I’m trying is one of my favorite Cavetown songs and it hits me really hard so being blindsided by this killed me in the best way

    • @BasicallyKelly
      @BasicallyKelly 4 роки тому +5

      Same at the beginning i was like these chords sound familiar then when I realised it was i promise im trying i just started crying

  • @alyssaperkins7682
    @alyssaperkins7682 4 роки тому +1045

    The first song of yours that ever made me cry. I had been listening to you for only a couple days and I heard it and was balling. My dad asked what was wrong and I said “I just listened to the most beautiful song I have ever heard”. It’s so weird to think it’s been 5 years since then. I am so proud of you and everything you’ve accomplished Robbie and can’t wait to see what you come out with.

    • @Iloverollerskatingandgirls
      @Iloverollerskatingandgirls 4 роки тому +27

      Oh my wow me too. The first song I heard of his was This is Home and I remember listening to it over and over and over again just crying but being so happy at the same time. That was before I started junior high, I’ll be going into high school next school year and it’s still my favorite song.

    • @elenipavlopoulos1370
      @elenipavlopoulos1370 4 роки тому +11

      @@Iloverollerskatingandgirls Ive had that exact same experience! I listened to this is home in my first month of junior high and i cried so much but also felt relieved and happy. Still one of my faves and im starting hs next year too

    • @nicolechbeir3488
      @nicolechbeir3488 4 роки тому +3

      I remember always listening to this song for comfort. So great to see him do it again

    • @cludjckt_9844
      @cludjckt_9844 4 роки тому +3

      It's so weird I started listening to this funny emo kid almost 6 years ago and now he's playing live shows,I feel like a proud parent.

    • @miles4939
      @miles4939 4 роки тому +1

      not to be that person but it's actually "bawling" not "balling" :')

  • @Scifoki
    @Scifoki 4 роки тому +596

    I literally read trying and almost collapsed. My mind rushed to "IS THIS I PROMISE I'M TRYING?!
    Update: IT IS

  • @Green_scholar27
    @Green_scholar27 4 роки тому +849

    I can’t-
    I promise I’m trying was there for me in my darkest moments, while I was in pain and hurt. I told myself I had to be strong and that I couldn’t cry. I forced myself to tough it out. When I felt like I couldn’t feel Robbies music did it for me. I promise I’m trying became a song that hurt to listen to.
    Trying.
    It’s been so long since I cried, Like Really cried. Trying feels like a warm hug, the same song, but growth. It feels like I’m finally free. I can’t express how much i love this.
    So Thank you Robbie, for making incredible music. You saved me and so many others, and it’s been such a pleasure to watch you grow, and I can’t wait to see what comes next. Thank you.

    • @cailin_renee
      @cailin_renee 4 роки тому +16

      Hey, I’m right there with you. So glad you’re ok (and if you’re not, it does get better. I promise it does). I know I’m just a random stranger, but keep on trying for those that love you, even if you think no one does- someone out there does. And one is enough. 🧡🧡🧡 stay strong

    • @sophiaprowett4017
      @sophiaprowett4017 4 роки тому +9

      This song never fails to make me cry and cavetown has honestly helped me through SO MUCH and I am so grateful....for times where I felt like i didnt wanna be here cavetown was always their for me and made me feel less alone.

    • @blue_miik1093
      @blue_miik1093 4 роки тому

      yess, today my friend said I was acting differently these days and said "it's like you aren't you" which made me think about and feel pretty bad the whole day and I listen to this song and I felt much better :)

    • @TimothyDexter247
      @TimothyDexter247 4 роки тому +2

      I bet, living with your dad is painful. Jokes aside, this is a sweet thing to read

    • @theweebnextdoor_official
      @theweebnextdoor_official 3 роки тому +3

      This hurt to read... I feel exactly the same way...
      Im so used to telling myself im worthless and hating myself that now i can't even cry anymore... Sometimes i just feel completely empty... And i dont exactly know why...

  • @notpriya3097
    @notpriya3097 4 роки тому +275

    i hope robbie knows how much he helps his fans with his music. i remember when i first heard this song a few years back. i will never forget hearing it for the first time

  • @daisydukes3913
    @daisydukes3913 4 роки тому +414

    AHH YES THIS WILL DO WELL IN MY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

  • @hiitsyuyu5346
    @hiitsyuyu5346 4 роки тому +4083

    Robbie: This Is Home.
    Also Robbie: Home :]
    Robbie: I promise i'm trying.
    Also Robbie: Trying. :D
    »»OMG thanks for the Likes! 💕💕

    • @Lemonnitenite
      @Lemonnitenite 4 роки тому +108

      Sometimes, shorter is better :3

    • @cole78600
      @cole78600 4 роки тому +13

      :^)

    • @cybovrox2551
      @cybovrox2551 4 роки тому +35

      Brooklyn Dickson you know he’ll probably do that in 4 years dang

    • @eggobox
      @eggobox 4 роки тому +6

      OH SHIT IDIDNT REALIZE IM SO DUMb

    • @kara.m34
      @kara.m34 4 роки тому +13

      @@Lemonnitenite THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!

  • @randomopotato
    @randomopotato 3 роки тому +72

    I'm really liking the subtle difference between this and the previous version of the song. The old one sounded more innocent and soft. It was like a child just softly talking with their friend. It's light and it sounds sweet.
    This version on the other hand is more like an urgent desperate plea from a teenager to their friend. It's like after going through so many friends who left them and experiencing the near brunt of their own struggles, they're so desperate for this one friend to still stay with them. It's not light and soft, it's heavy and much more frantic. They're doing their best to reassure the friend that they *will try*. They already know what it's like to lose a friend compared to the child. The child is scared but still doesn't know what it's like to lose a friend so they merely ask softly for the friend to stay. But the teenager knows, and they don't want to experience that pain again.

    • @greydeleon7425
      @greydeleon7425 3 роки тому +6

      give me a second, let me just cry because i read that whole thing out loud

  • @meowvian_universe
    @meowvian_universe 4 роки тому +2410

    Lyrics cuz I couldn't find them in the comments:
    [Verse 1]
    I'm not really sure if my words make sense to you
    But I can't really find
    Any other way to form these feelings into cubes
    And sort them in my mind
    The negative thoughts go on the left
    The happy things on the right
    And there's a little corner saved just for you
    [Pre-Chorus]
    Please let me know if you change your mind
    'Cause inside I'm falling
    And I need you to pull me out of this decline
    I realize how hard on you this must seem
    But trust me when I say
    It's far, far worse for me
    [Chorus]
    Please, please be here for me dear
    'Cause I've never needed a friend more
    And I can't stress enough
    How much it means to me that you're trying
    And I don't mind
    If you can't hold me like you used to
    'Cause I've never hated myself more
    But this is just a bump in the road and I promise I'm trying
    I promise I'm trying
    (I promise I'm trying)
    (I promise, I promise)
    [Verse 2]
    Give me a moment to get my cards in line
    'Cause I'm still trying to figure out
    In what kind of order should I set them out
    If there was a way to explain everything without a word
    I'd have a full house right now without a doubt
    [Pre-Chorus]
    I'm trying to tear the wool from your eyes
    But a part of me wants to let you be
    'Cause then you wouldn't see what I've become
    I'm trying to shout but no sound comes out
    It's like we're in a dream state
    But I should've woken up, woken up by now
    [Chorus]
    Please, please be here for me dear
    'Cause I've never needed a friend more
    And I can't stress enough
    How much it means to me that you're trying
    And I don't mind
    If you can't hold me like you used to
    'Cause I've never hated myself more
    But this is just a bump in the road and I promise I'm trying
    I promise I'm trying

  • @crabiture4954
    @crabiture4954 4 роки тому +1145

    Lyrics!
    I'm not really sure if my words make sense to you
    But I can't really find
    Any other way to form these feelings into cubes
    And sort them in my mind
    The negative thoughts go on the left
    The happy things on the right
    And there's a little corner saved just for you
    Please let me know if you change your mind
    'Cause inside I'm falling
    And I need you to pull me out of this decline
    I realize how hard on you this must seem
    But trust me when I say
    It's far, far worse for me
    Please, please be here for me dear
    'Cause I've never needed a friend more
    And I can't stress enough
    How much it means to me that you're trying
    And I don't mind
    If you can't hold me like you used to
    'Cause I've never hated myself more
    But this is just a bump in the road and I promise I'm trying
    Give me a moment to get my cards in line
    'Cause I'm still trying to figure out
    What kind of order I should set them out
    If there was a way to explain everything without a word
    I'd have a full house right now without a doubt
    I'm trying to tear the wool from your eyes
    But a part of me wants to let you be
    'Cause then you wouldn't see what I've become
    I'm trying to shout but no sound comes out
    It's like we're in a dream state
    But I should've woken up, woken up by now
    Please, please be here for me dear
    'Cause I've never needed a friend more
    And I can't stress enough
    How much it means to me that you're trying
    And I don't mind
    If you can't hold me like you used to
    'Cause I've never hated myself more
    But this is just a bump in the road and I promise I'm trying
    I promise I’m trying

    • @hellbound_hounds802
      @hellbound_hounds802 4 роки тому +23

      Fite Me your our savior posting this on every video

    • @crabiture4954
      @crabiture4954 4 роки тому +5

      Dragon Channel LMaO thank you

    • @kath7921
      @kath7921 4 роки тому +2

      Ws

    • @bones6915
      @bones6915 4 роки тому +2

      Thank you :)

    • @orangebeanie
      @orangebeanie 4 роки тому +6

      i can only ever read this in the tune of the original

  • @lemonwater1108
    @lemonwater1108 4 роки тому +84

    I remember listening to his older version of this song back in 2018 and just crying on my bed in the pitch black, never relating to a song this much before. I felt as if this song was made for me. I was in a pretty bad depressive episode and still kind of struggle now but things have gotten much, much better. Robbies music really helped me out during that time and I couldn't be more grateful. I just feel so bittersweet right now. :'(

    • @skymatthews3956
      @skymatthews3956 4 роки тому +3

      Aww I'm really sorry you had to go through that

  • @klaravanvlaenderen8327
    @klaravanvlaenderen8327 4 роки тому +294

    Robbie: just flexing with all his talents
    We: more please

  • @mu1berrystreet581
    @mu1berrystreet581 4 роки тому +86

    hearing him say "i promise im trying" just gives me so many flashbacks to the original oh my god

    • @Alex-pw4cn
      @Alex-pw4cn 4 роки тому

      What's the original?

    • @mu1berrystreet581
      @mu1berrystreet581 4 роки тому

      @@Alex-pw4cn the original is called "i promise im trying"

    • @iiuieau
      @iiuieau 4 роки тому

      @@Alex-pw4cn ua-cam.com/video/wwLMOUp5K4A/v-deo.html this is the original version

  • @butterflyhome50
    @butterflyhome50 4 роки тому +300

    'I've never needed a friend more'..
    'If there was a way to explain everything without a word'
    Those lyrics hit me like a bus !!

  • @Uvouvo05
    @Uvouvo05 4 роки тому +243

    Most UA-camrs: Sorry for the late upload guys, rendering was being slow etc
    Robbie: *post like a whole album within a minute* I AM SPEED

  • @tallycat353
    @tallycat353 4 роки тому +503

    The first version of this song effected me through one of the lowest points of my life, and as things have gotten better, now this one resonates with me too. The first songs sounds like more of a "Please don't leave, even if I don't get better," but this one sounds more like, "I'm getting better and I want you to be there to see it,"
    That's just my take on it anyways

    • @yoake-2919
      @yoake-2919 4 роки тому +3

      Same man, same

    • @creamxsoda
      @creamxsoda 4 роки тому +2

      Huehue this mademechokeupabitiloveallmyfriendsomg

    • @darkoakquarks8748
      @darkoakquarks8748 4 роки тому +1

      Same hat!!!

    • @darkoakquarks8748
      @darkoakquarks8748 4 роки тому +6

      @@my_name_is_bee Well then, if I must take away my title of Trash, then you surely have to as well, seeing as though you too must be a wonderful person 💛

    • @darkoakquarks8748
      @darkoakquarks8748 4 роки тому +3

      @@my_name_is_bee Thank you to you, too!

  • @ami876
    @ami876 4 роки тому +2522

    * Me trying to get to all the different cavetown songs being posted seconds apart *
    *_GOTTA GO FAST_*

    • @RebrandedTote
      @RebrandedTote 4 роки тому +46

      *I am SPEED*

    • @ewwhqhqhhqhq7260
      @ewwhqhqhhqhq7260 4 роки тому +33

      Ami you’re gonna need iida’s help

    • @chocoluv2717
      @chocoluv2717 4 роки тому +15

      *Sonic theme music intensifies*

    • @natsueyama
      @natsueyama 4 роки тому +11

      *GOTTA GO FAST GOTTA GO FAST GOTTA GO FAST GOTTA GO FAST GOTTA GO FAST GOTTA GO FAST GOTTA GO FAST*

    • @Ghost-bt2yb
      @Ghost-bt2yb 4 роки тому +6

      Robbies vid post speed: *YOU'RE TOO SLOW*

  • @neonjaystones1992
    @neonjaystones1992 4 роки тому +317

    This song reminds me of my mum so much. She tries her best to understand everything about me (I’m trans and pan) and it means the world how much she tries to get things right. I know she won’t ever get to see this, but I really appreciate everything she’s ever done, from getting my first binder for me to correcting her own mother whenever she calls me by my birth name.

    • @judy7981
      @judy7981 4 роки тому +15

      this just made me cry

    • @zerozeroeszeroed
      @zerozeroeszeroed 3 роки тому +12

      I wish I could come out...I wish I could understand myself better...I have a family that supports the LGBTQ+ community, I just don't think they would understand me or believe me if I tried to come out..

    • @annabethchase4582
      @annabethchase4582 3 роки тому +6

      please tell her. im sure this would make her so happy

    • @diandewww
      @diandewww 3 роки тому +1

      i am crying :)

    • @diandewww
      @diandewww 3 роки тому +2

      ma mum know me so well.

  • @sammykelly2193
    @sammykelly2193 4 роки тому +95

    I love how Robbie interacts with his fans.

    • @aaronmustdie5928
      @aaronmustdie5928 4 роки тому +7

      Let's take a moment to appreciate your pfpz and the fact that there are other people like me(who loves cavetown and MCR) ❣️

    • @nazliby
      @nazliby 3 роки тому +1

      that did not age well :(

    • @brickyy3106
      @brickyy3106 3 роки тому

      :((

    • @helloperson8634
      @helloperson8634 3 роки тому

      @@nazliby what happened?

    • @nazliby
      @nazliby 3 роки тому

      @@helloperson8634 Robbie was taking a break from social media for a while and his accounts were held by his management team so it was sad times :( but he is kinda back now so yeah

  • @stopsnooping70
    @stopsnooping70 4 роки тому +301

    “I Promise I’m Trying”
    I’m so happy he made another version of this, it was seriously on of my favorite songs, and I like what he did with this one!

  • @swimminginthestars_
    @swimminginthestars_ 4 роки тому +304

    OHMYGOD HE SAID THE FIRST WORD AND I GASPED SO LOUDLY I CHOKED- THIS IS A REMAKE OHMYGOD
    this song got me through so much... when i was really bad last year i used this song to describe my feelings because i couldn’t get the words out.. thank you

    • @olliec2337
      @olliec2337 4 роки тому +4

      thank you for writing this comment. I used it as well and it's wonderful knowing I wasn't ever alone. I hope you are doing much better now and are following suit with this happier remake of this song

    • @stefanie4114
      @stefanie4114 4 роки тому +3

      SAME I GOT LITTERAL CHILLS WHEN I REALISED

    • @saibh4301
      @saibh4301 4 роки тому

      SAME I ALMOST DIED

    • @PlanetOatly
      @PlanetOatly 4 роки тому +1

      SAME! IVE BEEN LISTENING TO IT ON REPEAT SINCE HE RELEASED IT! I cried a lot. It made me remember the nightmare I lived through. But that just proves that me, and anyone else who’s gotten through tough times, are strong. We can get through anything.

    • @wishuwellvivica
      @wishuwellvivica 4 роки тому

      I SCREAMED

  • @yasmeen7391
    @yasmeen7391 4 роки тому +179

    can we take a moment to appreciate his art? there's something so mesmerizing about his drawing like I love it so much

  • @cupcakekake101
    @cupcakekake101 4 роки тому +86

    I wasn’t prepared for the emotional rollercoaster this brought me on. “Promise I’m trying” was one of my favorite songs at a really hard time of my life and this just hit me with a wave of nostalgia and memories that I had almost forgotten, so thanks Robin for wrigity-wrigity-WRECKING ME ily

  • @so-cp4jw
    @so-cp4jw 3 роки тому +76

    "i've never needed a friend more"
    "I've never hated myself more"
    "But I promisse i'm tryng"

  • @ajmathis4748
    @ajmathis4748 4 роки тому +839

    This version sounds like a movie where there's a character who lives a dull life of darkness because they've given up on trying to please people and shuts out anyone that tries to get close to them. There's an empty space in her heart but she doesn't know what it's supposed to be filled with. But then she meets a girl who very obviously likes her but she ignores it and keeps pushing her away despite their resilience.
    And then she begins to realize that this is the girl who lights up her world and makes her feel like anything is possible. Who makes her see that the bad things are only temporary.
    Love is what fills that space.
    But before she can express her feelings, there is a misunderstanding between the two so the main character begins to shut her soulmate out. So to protect both of them from getting hurt, the girl decides to leave. The music starts swell as our hero realizes that they can't lose the only person who made them feel alive. So she hops on her bike and chase the car into the night.
    As she races down the street she remembers everytime she saw the girl smile, heard her laugh, saw her gazing at the stars as she made predictions of what the future held.
    Does she ever catch up? I don't know. I guess it depends on how the songs ending feels for you𓆏

    • @matthewhateseggs6906
      @matthewhateseggs6906 4 роки тому +60

      *writing down notes* M O R E

    • @blu-_5442
      @blu-_5442 4 роки тому +45

      I’m crying, I really wanna know the end of this story

    • @lindaplayspiano
      @lindaplayspiano 4 роки тому +35

      PLEASE write a book

    • @samanthak.2706
      @samanthak.2706 4 роки тому +12

      This was a ride, oh my god. And I loved it. I hope you continue to write!!

    • @oscarbuckley6980
      @oscarbuckley6980 4 роки тому +14

      Oddly specific but yes

  • @Lucas2003FA
    @Lucas2003FA 4 роки тому +197

    as someone who's been here watching you grow since about 10K, this just makes me more proud of how far you've come and you never fail to amaze me

    • @arielg3683
      @arielg3683 4 роки тому

      L Burrows i’ve been since about 40k and it’s insane. i love him🥺

    • @Sillygoat369
      @Sillygoat369 4 роки тому

      I emotional sometimes thinking about how much he's grow with his music

    • @hopefullyunknown8659
      @hopefullyunknown8659 4 роки тому

      Hes grown so much, it's crazy, we all love him so much

    • @theawantikamishra
      @theawantikamishra 4 роки тому

      Same :) it is like seeing a kid growin up, just that I forget am growing up too

  • @thursdayspilot
    @thursdayspilot 4 роки тому +41

    I remember hearing 'I Promise I'm Trying' for the first time and crying. This hits so hard and I love it :')

  • @courts_pocket
    @courts_pocket 4 роки тому +42

    me & my ex's "songs" were all by you, this song has me balling my eyes out in the best way possible. this song has me understanding myself and my feelings so well.

  • @merelyviix
    @merelyviix 4 роки тому +151

    i tried to paint this and it kinda failed but i like the art i created in the process of failing :D

    • @NighttimeDaydreams
      @NighttimeDaydreams 3 роки тому +4

      💜 Now, just take this, and look at it as a metaphor for life. 💜

    • @merelyviix
      @merelyviix 3 роки тому +4

      Yall these replies are so wholesome ;^;

  • @pusmiris1791
    @pusmiris1791 4 роки тому +262

    Me: *hears the first lyrics*
    My tears: Ah shit, here we go again

  • @_creamiemoon_
    @_creamiemoon_ 4 роки тому +93

    Me: sees the paintings finished
    Also me: *SCREENSHOTS AGGRESSIVELY*

  • @iliekpans9591
    @iliekpans9591 4 роки тому +409

    ***ME SEE ONE MIN AGO***
    ME: AHHHH HECK YE BOIIISSS

  • @milgoat6804
    @milgoat6804 4 роки тому +166

    Lyrics:
    I'm not really sure if my words make sense to you
    But I can't really find
    Any other way to form these feelings into cubes
    And sort them in my mind
    The negative thoughts go on the left
    And the happy things on the right
    And there's a little corner saved just for you
    Please let me know if you change your mind
    Cause inside I'm falling
    And I need you to pull me out of this decline
    I realize how hard on you this must seem
    But trust me
    When I say its far, far worse for me
    Please, please be here for me dear
    Cause I've never needed a friend more
    And I cant stress enough how much it means to me that you're trying
    And I don't mind if you can't hold me like you used to
    Cause I've never hated myself more
    But this is just a bump in the road and I promise I'm trying
    Give me a moment to get my cards in line
    Cause I'm still trying to figure out
    In what kind of order I should set them out
    If there was a way to explain everything without a word
    I'd have a full house right now without a doubt
    I'm trying to tear the wool from your eyes
    But a part of me wants to let you be
    Cause then you wouldn't see what I've become
    I'm trying to shout but no sound comes out
    It's like we're in a dream state
    But I should've woken up, woken up by now
    Please, please be here for me dear
    Cause I've never needed a friend more
    And I cant stress enough how much it means to me that you're trying
    And I don't mind if you can't hold me like you used to
    Cause I've never hated myself more
    But this is just a bump in the road and I promise I'm trying

    • @jlerma4838
      @jlerma4838 4 роки тому

      ty!!

    • @pigeonking8795
      @pigeonking8795 4 роки тому +1

      Bruh I was looking for one of these comments for a while, thank u

  • @nalukanhai5262
    @nalukanhai5262 4 роки тому +91

    this version sounds like a sad part of a movie... like the part where a couple tries to fix things after an eternity of problems and bad choices, but they're struggling.
    thanks for re-making this, robbie. your music is evolving, and we're all here with you every step of the way. your music is a big part of my life. you've helped me process so much in my life, and i'm forever grateful that you shared your gift with us.
    here's to more good times down the road. cheers to you, robbie.

  • @annabelleterruso9420
    @annabelleterruso9420 4 роки тому +938

    The one person who disliked this must’ve been crying so hard they had their phone upside down and thought it was the like button

    • @Jazzy-tk6ue
      @Jazzy-tk6ue 4 роки тому +43

      Maybe all their tears piled up accidentally on the dislike button

    • @annabelleterruso9420
      @annabelleterruso9420 4 роки тому +4

      Aesthetically_a_bitch yeah or that

    • @erincaffrey7106
      @erincaffrey7106 4 роки тому +4

      or they didn't like the song?

    • @Ghost-bt2yb
      @Ghost-bt2yb 4 роки тому +26

      erin caffrey that dosent exist

    • @jazlovestoh
      @jazlovestoh 4 роки тому +25

      they were australian

  • @rachelybarra9768
    @rachelybarra9768 4 роки тому +102

    Lyrics :)
    Im not really sure if my words make
    Sense to you
    But i cant really find
    Any other way to form these feelings into cubes
    And sort them in my mind
    Negative thoughts go on the left
    And the happy things on the right
    And there's a little corner saved just for you
    (Ooo oooo)
    Please let me know if you change your mind
    Cuz inside im falling and I
    Need you to pull me out of this decline
    I realize how hard on you this must seem
    But trust me when i say
    Its far far worse for me
    Please
    Please be here
    For me dear
    Cuz ive never needed a friend more
    And i can't stress enough how much it means to me
    That you're trying
    And i don't mind if you can't hold me like
    You used to
    Cuz ive never hated myself more
    And this is just a bump in the road and i promise I'm trying
    I promise im trying
    (I promise im trying)
    Give me a moment to get
    My cards in line
    Cuz I'm still trynna figure out
    In what kind of order should i set em out
    If there was a way to explain
    Everything
    Without a word
    I'd have a full house right now without a doubt
    I'm trying to tear the wool from your eyes
    But a part of me wants to let you be
    Cuz then you wouldnt see what ive become
    I'm trying to shout but no sound comes out
    It's like we're in a dream state
    And i should've woken up
    Woken up by now
    Please
    Please be here for me dear
    Cuz ive never needed a friend more
    And i can't stress enough how much it means to me that you're trying
    And i dont mind
    If you can't hold me like you used to
    Cuz I never hated myself more
    And this is just a bump in the road and i promise im trying
    I promise im trying
    If anything is wrong please tell me and I'll fix it!

    • @wikilidia0045
      @wikilidia0045 4 роки тому +1

      when you wrote: "I can't stress just how much..." it's actually: "I can't stress enough how much" 👍🏻

    • @ragimm.1143
      @ragimm.1143 4 роки тому

      “If there was a was to explain” should be “If there was a way to explain”

    • @ceci.lia543
      @ceci.lia543 4 роки тому

      Thank you!💞

  • @havasa1517
    @havasa1517 4 роки тому +54

    I saw “Trying” and knew right away I would be in a lot of emotional pain the second he started singing. This song is so important to me :(

  • @juliaghoulia5156
    @juliaghoulia5156 4 роки тому +356

    For anyone:
    You are as great as any other person. There will always be someone who cares for you and loves you. And before you scroll past this comment, let me just say...
    YOU are important.
    YOU are beautiful.
    YOU are unique.
    YOU can change the world.
    YOU should be proud of yourself.
    YOU can be whatever you want to be.
    Have a good day. 😊

    • @gencenfaith53
      @gencenfaith53 4 роки тому +13

      I never imagine to get this kind of comfort from a complete stranger. Badly need it ehehe.

    • @mak..4401
      @mak..4401 4 роки тому +7

      You don’t know how much that means to me right now thank you so much I really needed that

    • @immaemi2565
      @immaemi2565 4 роки тому +3

      thank you.

    • @sh4rk8o73
      @sh4rk8o73 4 роки тому +3

      Thanks steven, i needed this

    • @sunnygae3589
      @sunnygae3589 4 роки тому +2

      No❤️

  • @ellaisswag4553
    @ellaisswag4553 4 роки тому +9

    it warms my heart seeing people saying thank you to many artists! i really like looking in comment sections of artists who have proud fans because the community seems so warm and friendly. some artist fandoms are lowkey so sweet.

  • @Nimatoir
    @Nimatoir 4 роки тому +156

    Last time I was this early, Cavetown had wrote the first This is Home

  • @user-jy7em4gx1e
    @user-jy7em4gx1e 4 роки тому +35

    "I'm trying to shout but no sound comes out
    It's like we're in a dream state
    But I should've woken up, woken up by now"
    tb it was one of the most relatable lyrics... and it still is :(

  • @Neurose_0
    @Neurose_0 4 роки тому +31

    I can't even explain what this song makes me feel. I'mma cry.

  • @transrightsdinosaur
    @transrightsdinosaur 4 роки тому +22

    "I Promise I'm Trying" has always been my favorite song of yours. Now, with "Trying", I feel all the same emotions I did when I heard IPIT for the first time. Thank you for this. It's beautiful.

  • @justjustin7747
    @justjustin7747 4 роки тому +45

    I promise im trying: sad, depression,
    trying: inspiring, hopeful,

  • @skyquishy4344
    @skyquishy4344 4 роки тому +66

    Well ..I stay up till 4 in the morning to get this....OUT OF NO WHEREE!! WHATTT IS THIS MAGICC! AHAHA
    Totally worth it. 😭😭
    Also... never clicked a video this fast lul.

    • @tevykim8035
      @tevykim8035 4 роки тому +2

      It's magiccc :'0

    • @skyquishy4344
      @skyquishy4344 4 роки тому

      @@tevykim8035 Omg ajjashhs YESS!! Literally had me pinching myself thinking this was a dream.. 😭😭

  • @stellaashi6712
    @stellaashi6712 4 роки тому +71

    AHH I CANT LISTEN TO ALL THESE SONGS AT ONCE HELP

  • @unknownworm5021
    @unknownworm5021 3 роки тому +12

    It’s been months since I listened to this song.. but every time the chorus starts and before the chorus I always cry.. my chest is heavy .. I’m choking.. this song is my release..

  • @taliaestrella5870
    @taliaestrella5870 4 роки тому +157

    can u guys pls stop cutting so many onions?
    it’s making my eyes water
    (Edit: read the replies *sniff* )

  • @lep1das697
    @lep1das697 4 роки тому +19

    When I listen to the revamp and the old one, it sounds more prouder and more happier, most likely bittersweet. I think this is a sign that things are just getting better despite the world weighing down on us.
    Like Deviltown, v1, v2, and then the latest revamp. It has a huge difference. So does Home, so I'm thinking that this is only gonna get better. It's nice just listening to this and thinking that we're really trying our best and just, know that somebody's gonna be there for us.

  • @strawwberin
    @strawwberin 4 роки тому +54

    i promise i'm trying? more like- i promise i'm crying. haha- yes i'm crying. i love this so much.

  • @r0ser1ot
    @r0ser1ot 4 роки тому +18

    This song literally got me out of one of the worst depressive episodes of my life and I'm so happy that it's been redone I love this so much

  • @mira-wall
    @mira-wall 4 роки тому +8

    This song is like double nostalgia because I remember listening to his original version "I promise I'm trying" years ago, and his song are already nostalgia inducing. I love this!

  • @theincrediblebreeb3030
    @theincrediblebreeb3030 4 роки тому +17

    I finally have the energy to type out this comment, so here we are.
    I have been through everything. I'm only 20 and I have more ptsd than a war veteran according to my psychiatrist. I LOVED this song when it was first released, I listened to it all the time though my battles and related so hard.
    I remember getting the notification for this remake 6 months ago and full on I cried with happiness because of how much the original means to me, and this was made when I was about to end it all. I took it as a sign to hang in there for a bit longer, which is why I'm here now lol. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Robin, you're truly an angel, and I'm not even religious lol.

    • @technocat1663
      @technocat1663 2 роки тому +2

      hey man, I'm only 19 and trust me when i say i feel like I've seen/ been through it all too (my therapist also agrees and has sent me to a mental hospital twice in one year soo do with that ehat you will lol). Cavetown def makes it so much better cuz it's like it speaks to your soul and just overwhelms it

  • @jellyfish4890
    @jellyfish4890 4 роки тому +20

    "I promise I'm trying"
    Why does this line hit so hard.

  • @satsumasalanewt4007
    @satsumasalanewt4007 4 роки тому +23

    Loving this song Robbie. I’m sure the album is great. I haven’t listened to it yet since it literally came out like 3 minutes ago, but I’ll try and listen to it as soon as possible.

  • @user-jc9nc5do6l
    @user-jc9nc5do6l 4 роки тому +11

    HE RECREATED I PROMISE IM TRYING 🥺

  • @spaceflood3443
    @spaceflood3443 4 роки тому +85

    4:20 funny number amiright people??

  • @addy5990
    @addy5990 4 роки тому +12

    this turned into from the song playing as the character gives up to the character noticing that there’s so much more to life and finally notices that everything can be so different and colors become brighter

  • @sodaspi6989
    @sodaspi6989 3 роки тому +5

    This song low key makes me feel like my feelings are cared for and it gives me much joy

  • @sophie-qx5pf
    @sophie-qx5pf 4 роки тому +28

    I love you so much and I’m so proud of you for everything you’ve acomplished I remember watching you singing tunes in your bedroom and now it’s infront of a huge crowd you don’t understand how much you’ve helped me especially recently I’ve been struggling with a lot but you’ve helped a lot and still do especially with this new album I’m sure these songs most likely this one will be the one I listen to during A bad day I’m sure it will cheer me up just like you always do I’m so incredibly proud I feel like a proud mom lmao anyway keep being you because your pretty great🐸💛

  • @milkymarco7
    @milkymarco7 4 роки тому +80

    To everyone who happens to see this comment: How are you? No really, how are you? Lots of stuff's going on all around the world, and it's messing people's lives up pretty bad. Again to everyone who's seeing this, try to comment something similar on another video. Spread the love y'all, we'll get through this.

    • @maryelizabethk9563
      @maryelizabethk9563 4 роки тому +2

      i could be a lot better tbh.

    • @milkymarco7
      @milkymarco7 4 роки тому +1

      @@my_name_is_bee thanks for asking💖 I mean I haven't felt really good for few months but I try to keep going even if I feel worse and worse I just try to get through the day at this point honestly

    • @kathrynmarconi8791
      @kathrynmarconi8791 4 роки тому +3

      Monika Lebiedź I’m ok. Honestly ok. I am happy with my friends but it sucks not seeing them. Thank you for this. Love 💙💜💗

    • @lala-n9776
      @lala-n9776 4 роки тому +1

      I'm not doing the best, I started a new medication just before quarantine started, and the side effects are sleep paralysis, insomnia, nightmares, and lucid dreams, so i just feel like I'm not really existing right now

    • @maryelizabethk9563
      @maryelizabethk9563 4 роки тому

      @@my_name_is_bee aww that's amazing (:

  • @ichangemynametomuch1119
    @ichangemynametomuch1119 4 роки тому +17

    I had a dream, and in the dream u were sing a song about coffee. I cant remember the lyrics but it gave off soft vibes.

  • @jess6624
    @jess6624 3 роки тому +5

    3 days after this came out was the first time I ever talked to my best friend, at the time I didn't know he would mean this much to me and how much my life changed after having him in it and how happy I am that he's still here and how happy I am that I'm lucky enough to call him my best friend. every time I listen to this song I think of him, I love you maxxie.

  • @jackisatack9322
    @jackisatack9322 4 роки тому +379

    Me: don't do it.
    My mind: but...
    Me: please no
    My mind: w e e d
    Me: NO
    my mind: HE PAINTED W E E D

    • @ami876
      @ami876 4 роки тому +47

      Jack Is A Tack and it’s 4:20 long ( ・∇・)

    • @jackisatack9322
      @jackisatack9322 4 роки тому +35

      @@ami876 I'm high currently but thank u for pointing that out now be my friend

    • @renatamartin9448
      @renatamartin9448 4 роки тому +28

      THE SONG IS 4 MINUTES AND 20 SECONDS
      420!!!!

    • @LDLyman
      @LDLyman 4 роки тому +10

      @@jackisatack9322 Oh noes

    • @ami876
      @ami876 4 роки тому +10

      @@jackisatack9322 sure lmao

  • @Gabriela-xy9sh
    @Gabriela-xy9sh 4 роки тому +12

    I'm new to this, so i don't know: Is this song about a childhood's stuffed animal? the nostalgia for something long gone, looking for words not in your vocabulary, wishing structure while missing the simpler times, "i'm trying to tear the wool from your eyes"... regardless, this is breathtaking.

  • @bumblebee4591
    @bumblebee4591 4 роки тому +5

    This is one of the first cavetown songs I listened to 😭 I love it so much

  • @jadyblue9352
    @jadyblue9352 4 роки тому +23

    Robin: *posts a video of him breathing
    me: *adds in the playlist

  • @maxk1787
    @maxk1787 4 роки тому +18

    months ago, my friend (who's now my boyfriend) had sent me this song. I was looking through our old snapchat conversations and I found this song. when he sent it to me he said "life is poopy so here's a song that ain't so poopy. and ur a good fren" along the lines of that. and I remember the first time I listened to it, I was so teary eyed. around the same time, he had said to me that I was his best friend and that he hates telling his friends he loves em but it wasn't weird for him to tell me he loved me because Im best damn friend. gawd he's so fricking great :((

  • @PlanetOatly
    @PlanetOatly 4 роки тому +5

    This song has changed my life. The fact that you have revisited it makes me so happy. Thank you, from the bottom of all of our hearts. ♡♡♡𓆏𓆏𓆏

  • @Beets-o-frogs
    @Beets-o-frogs 2 роки тому +4

    an artist of all types

  • @ummyes8164
    @ummyes8164 4 роки тому +16

    OH MY GOD I LOVED THIS SONG AND THIS REMAKE IS EVEN BETTER OMGGGSJSJWSBSJZ

  • @TokaAlokda
    @TokaAlokda 4 роки тому +4

    Beautiful things only flourish and grow with time. I love how most of his old songs are now going from a cute uke song made in his bedroom to such a magnificent masterpiece! I'm shook and extremely inspired and thankful.♥

  • @alexiscayler5046
    @alexiscayler5046 3 роки тому +11

    Cave town is the best thing that has happened to me❤️

  • @junipest9291
    @junipest9291 4 роки тому +10

    Petition to make a real Cave Town with Robbie as the mayor. Just a happy lil town where we can just live

  • @wormwood3131
    @wormwood3131 4 роки тому +29

    I used to listing to this song a lot when I was suffering through depression I can relate to it so much im glad you made this song your songs got me through a lot

    • @hotarutoshihiro4521
      @hotarutoshihiro4521 4 роки тому +1

      will brasfield I have bipolar and PTSD and whenever I get episodes, I always go to that song to cry. :,)

  • @acespace9448
    @acespace9448 3 роки тому +5

    I absolutely admire cavetown, If I’m upset or just need to relax I’ll listen to their music! I’ve listened to almost all of their songs and idk what I would do without their music!💕

  • @tk2cool
    @tk2cool 3 роки тому +4

    cavetown has helped me through more panic attacks than i care to admit. hes saved me so many times, thank you robbie

  • @pearlyp9898
    @pearlyp9898 4 роки тому +2

    I like how this version sounds a lot more hopeful. Like from the days I promise I'm trying was written and this his life has truly improved, and he's happier. A message that trying is really worth it. Idk, I just find that really lovely,,

  • @roeboat00
    @roeboat00 4 роки тому +1

    i’m laying here crying. i haven’t heard the original version in ages, and hearing this was like an old comforting friend sitting next to me to pull me into a side hug so i can cry into their shoulder. does that make sense? i don’t know. i just really needed this. thanks robbie. 🖤

  • @supportghost4113
    @supportghost4113 4 роки тому +5

    “I promise I’m trying” has always been one of my favorite songs of Robin’s. It got me through a lot and honestly, described everything I was going through to a T when I fell hopelessly in love. Now, having it remade, nearly brought me to tears as I’m remembering all the good and the bad that was happening around me during the time I listened to this song. :,)

  • @scastellanos7923
    @scastellanos7923 3 роки тому +12

    I've listened to this song before, but it wasn't until the last year or 2 that I've related to it. I met my first best friend 5 years ago. She made me feel important, special, and heard. I felt safe around her. But unfortunately, it isn't until now that I realize how much of a negative friend I was. She was more of my refuge and therapist. I'd go to her mostly when I needed to vent. Even when my words didn't make any sense, she would still listen to me. I used her to get out of my every decline. I can see now how I must've emotionally drained her. But I really hope that she knows how much it meant to me that she tried and put me before herself. That she taught me what it means to be an incredible friend. Even in the toughest moments, our friendship is still in the little corner of my mind and still makes me smile. I just wish we were still friends. Never forget that your friends are human too. Remind them constantly how special they are to you. Never let a good friend go because their very rare to find

  • @ZZIPC0DES
    @ZZIPC0DES 3 роки тому +7

    this video will always make me cry

  • @just_kels5000
    @just_kels5000 Рік тому +2

    "And i can't stress enough how much it means to me that you're trying."
    This is one of the only songs that makes me cry now, of all the times ive listened to my sad playlist this one still makes me cry. Just all the memories of my friends who need some mental help, that lyric just makes me cry.

  • @luke-fh9gf
    @luke-fh9gf 4 роки тому +1

    This song makes me tear up knowing millions of kids feel this way. I just want everyone to know that I'm proud of and that you're on the right path. Stay strong

  • @marshpotatoes30
    @marshpotatoes30 4 роки тому +7

    i listened to this song back when it only had one version, and i remember frequently crying along to it because i felt so alone, yet this song sang to me like it knew me so deeply that itd been my friend,, it was so touching yet so sad, and it was reaching out for help and To help so much so that it did Wonders for a real sad kid like me to hear it qvq,,
    now hearing this, hearing the somber plucking and the downtrodden lyrics that beg for reliance, for stability,, now more than ever it really Hits me,, this is one of THE MOST beautiful songs Ever, and it came at just the right time Thank u robbie i cant ever say this enough :(

  • @annabelleterruso9420
    @annabelleterruso9420 4 роки тому +8

    All these songs are in my playlist although I haven’t yet completely listened through all of them but so far, the ones I’ve listened to are amazing

  • @luminescent_starfish
    @luminescent_starfish 3 роки тому +5

    I can't believe how beautiful and unique and relatable your songs are. Those lyrics... I've truly never heard anything like that. It feels like a home to me, in a time when I'm grieving home. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @manicpixiestardust
    @manicpixiestardust 4 роки тому +2

    i remember this song :'
    it's amazing to see how much it's grown with robbie, and it's only gotten more beautiful. this song helped pull me out of a really dark place a while back, and i just- oh boy, this song makes me feel things.

  • @JesseLaBatman
    @JesseLaBatman 4 роки тому +2

    I just sang through happy tears the whole video. I used to love this song back in the day, it makes me feel like the ending of a coming of age teenage movie.

  • @zachwilkins8392
    @zachwilkins8392 2 роки тому +4

    I listened to the original a lot when I was Pre-T... I'm now 2 years on T, 6 months Post-op and honestly i feel like ive grown with you...