This song always hits hard, "is it alright to be myself again" especially. Thank you Red Vox for providing the perfect music for dealing with declining mental health
Most of your music is really relatable, especially this song. Dealing with being closeted about some stuff to even my close family really sucks, but this song really makes me feel I can eventually have the courage to be a happy, authentic me. Thank you Red Vox.
Lyrics from their bandcamp: Is it alright to be myself again Can I finally be myself again I don’t need a reason to find I'm beginning to feel myself again I’m leaving the memory behind So I can finally be myself again, auf wiedersehen, I’ll see you there some better day Cards on the table vanity off to the side Always been able to get myself back to a stride Time’s an eraser and reverie speaks for itself Sign your own waiver and you’ll never be somebody else You’ll never be somebody else Is it alright to be myself again Can I finally be myself again I don’t need a reason to find I'm beginning to feel myself again I’m leaving the memory behind So I can finally be myself again, auf wiedersehen, I’ll see you there some better day Almost a stranger and even to those that I know I'm the remainder of memories thrown to the cold Life is too painful when honesty comes at a price And lies aren’t fatal unless it's the four letter kind Unless it's the four letter kind
This song feels like a foil to Be Someone Forever. Both are dreamy and smooth, but Be Someone Forever has the vocals at a high pitch while Almost A Stranger has them at Vinny's natural pitch. Of course, also the lyrical content; Be Someone Forever being about fame at the cost of supressing what makes someone themselves, and Almost A Stranger about letting oneself finally be themselves again, even if it means becoming someone that feels like a stranger to those that had known them. Beautiful song.
One day, I'll stop feeling like a stranger, and maybe things will get better, But now, I'll be here trying to move on, One of the best songs in the album.
I hate that I feel like a voyeur when connecting to this song. Having a personal attachment to something I've only watched feels so wrong. Love you vinny, your music is a detachment from your online persona and I hope others only find you through your artistic expression.
This one quickly cemented itself as one of my top Red Vox favourites ever since it got released as a single, this song really hits me every time I listen to it. I know Vinny prefaces talks about his music with the notion that this is very likely not what people expect nor want out of a "funny man streamer", but I actually do deeply appreciate the earnestness and sincerity of it. The music may not be "funny" like the "funny man" himself, but a genuine artistic expression is arguably even more valuable. Thank you everyone at Red Vox for making the kind of music that you really want to do, without compromising yourself.
i honestly think both red vox and vinesauce as entities work better when they aren't trying to play off one another. it'd lessen the meaning of his music and take away from the jokes in the streams because they'd basically be forced to hold hands. when they're separate like they are, it gives some breathing room for both to grow and become their own thing outside of whatever funny or unfunny people are behind it, if that makes sense
Those who struggle with identity or self-discovery find this to be the best song in the album, and for good reason. Being comfortable in oneself and their own being is important, it's all about keeping a positive perspective of ourselves, regardless of what others imagine of you or try to force on you. that being said, "Me, Oh Well" being this song's b-side makes me wonder what the meaning behind that track was, as well as why it was unfortunately not included considering how much of a banger it was. Maybe because the meaning and tone of that song is a complete contrast to this one, a hopeful outlook on getting over one's past
talking purely out of my ass here but the general vibe from the whole double EP was "Visions (of the future)" and "Afterthoughts (of the past)" so the implication is that some event happened between the two. the vibes definitely reflect that, because (to me) visions seemed a lot more hopeful and vibrant while afterthoughts was much more muted and heavier-handed. also the way they set up the covers on the forgetter single make it look so much like an hourglass that i have to believe that the implication with this album was hope for the future, the passage of time, and the regret of what's happened (and maybe even fear of what's to come). i can't emphasize enough that i made all of this up based on my own listening experience and how i've gone through my life so not only am i likely wrong but what i'm saying is also probably nonsense to you lmao
This song really hits me. Back in 2019 I had something really negatively life-changing happen to me online, and I've been mute ever since. I've gotten over panic attacks, which I'm really proud of, but I don't really feel like my old spunky young self. I'm much more closed off than I used to be, I can't bring myself to do some things. A guy named Riley has really helped me through things. I love him so much for it. We've split now, by choice, but we still chat a lot. I'm forever indebted to him for what he's done for me, even if it's just words on a screen. Thank you for making such an amazing album, you four.
i really feel heard in this song. it took years to finally be comfortable with who i am as a person and not hide all of my true self from others out of fear of how they'd perceive me. especially at the part from 1:03 to 1:32. it's like someone perfectly encapsulated my sudden realization that it doesn't matter what others think of me and how the satisfaction of gaining that self-love felt in musical form. this song tugs at my heartstrings and makes me think positively. i like it a lot. keep up the good work :)
I've lost a lot of time, and i feel like I've regressed in some parts of life. Sometimes im afraid there is no ME to return to. But i know I'll be alright. It will be okay to be myself again ❤
The music video seems to show that this song is the sequel to I'll Know, meaning Vinny has finally moved on from the VS Experiences incident, and is doing way better in his personal life. At least, that's my interpretation.
This is one of those songs. I want to hear on the radio on a quiet night driving through a desert as the radio host says "We got a smooth track for those on the go, Red Vox"
This song became the go-to when starting my self care moments. Also the video really looks like the lsd dream I had when listening to it for the first time
I have this curse where every time something new happens in my life, for better or for worse, spotify somehow makes this song play. it's actually very cleansing and soothing. :)
Been loving Afterthoughts and all of the music videos are fantastic, but I cannot overstate how well GreatSphynx's work here pairs with Almost a Stranger. The song itself already has such a deeply melancholic vibe even with its straightforward lyrics and it's so easy to relate to that worn-down feeling of trying to re-evaluate who you really are after giving so much of yourself to others, the natural hopefulness that it'll be an easy process, and the harsh reality of actually coming to terms with who you've become and what you've had to leave behind And, Sphynx's visuals somehow play to it all perfectly, from the appropriately-empty backdrop of space to the well-timed transitions and trippy effects to the slower pacing that isn't afraid to take its time in step with the music to really emphasize that sluggish feeling of being lost in one's own thoughts, wandering maybe just a little too close to the void. Red Vox always knows how to tug at those particular strings and it's incredible work all around once again, on this whole album
such a beautiful song. i always listen to red vox when things are hard because they feel like they understand even if we arent going through the same things.
Sometimes even within the solemness of these songs, there’s feeling of hope and relief… hope and relief I’ve felt very recently and now can connect to these themes. Bravo…
i rly resonate with this one. im nonbinary and have identified as such since i was about 13, and i want to be able to socially transition more, but im kind of nervous about coming out to my family despite them being pretty accepting. im just worried they’ll brush me off or not understand. i do kind of feel like they don’t really know that much about me aside from that, not much about my interests or sense of humor, and while i’d love to not be a “stranger” to them anymore, it’s kind of difficult figuring out how to be myself around them more.
I can't believe Vinny got the real Watto Star Wars to collab with him on this song
I get all my ideas from pondering pyramids and orbs
a very good friend of mine once said "Your solving her riddles while she ponders my orbs"
and I ponder about that every night
This song always hits hard, "is it alright to be myself again" especially. Thank you Red Vox for providing the perfect music for dealing with declining mental health
Still one of my favourite songs tbh.
Most of your music is really relatable, especially this song.
Dealing with being closeted about some stuff to even my close family really sucks, but this song really makes me feel I can eventually have the courage to be a happy, authentic me.
Thank you Red Vox.
It really did take a paid shitpost for me to hear this beautiful song about identity lost and found.
Lyrics from their bandcamp:
Is it alright to be myself again
Can I finally be myself again
I don’t need a reason to find
I'm beginning to feel myself again
I’m leaving the memory behind
So I can finally be myself again, auf wiedersehen, I’ll see you there some better day
Cards on the table vanity off to the side
Always been able to get myself back to a stride
Time’s an eraser and reverie speaks for itself
Sign your own waiver and you’ll never be somebody else
You’ll never be somebody else
Is it alright to be myself again
Can I finally be myself again
I don’t need a reason to find
I'm beginning to feel myself again
I’m leaving the memory behind
So I can finally be myself again, auf wiedersehen, I’ll see you there some better day
Almost a stranger and even to those that I know
I'm the remainder of memories thrown to the cold
Life is too painful when honesty comes at a price
And lies aren’t fatal unless it's the four letter kind
Unless it's the four letter kind
I can't not think about this song without thinking about the Watto incident, and it kinda sucks because this sounds phenomenal.
This song feels like a foil to Be Someone Forever. Both are dreamy and smooth, but Be Someone Forever has the vocals at a high pitch while Almost A Stranger has them at Vinny's natural pitch. Of course, also the lyrical content; Be Someone Forever being about fame at the cost of supressing what makes someone themselves, and Almost A Stranger about letting oneself finally be themselves again, even if it means becoming someone that feels like a stranger to those that had known them. Beautiful song.
Best song on the album, imo ❤
Eminence clears tbh
This song makes me want to live forever.
I am deeply envious of this band's vibe.
One day, I'll stop feeling like a stranger, and maybe things will get better, But now, I'll be here trying to move on, One of the best songs in the album.
I hate that I feel like a voyeur when connecting to this song. Having a personal attachment to something I've only watched feels so wrong. Love you vinny, your music is a detachment from your online persona and I hope others only find you through your artistic expression.
This one quickly cemented itself as one of my top Red Vox favourites ever since it got released as a single, this song really hits me every time I listen to it. I know Vinny prefaces talks about his music with the notion that this is very likely not what people expect nor want out of a "funny man streamer", but I actually do deeply appreciate the earnestness and sincerity of it. The music may not be "funny" like the "funny man" himself, but a genuine artistic expression is arguably even more valuable. Thank you everyone at Red Vox for making the kind of music that you really want to do, without compromising yourself.
i honestly think both red vox and vinesauce as entities work better when they aren't trying to play off one another. it'd lessen the meaning of his music and take away from the jokes in the streams because they'd basically be forced to hold hands. when they're separate like they are, it gives some breathing room for both to grow and become their own thing outside of whatever funny or unfunny people are behind it, if that makes sense
Those who struggle with identity or self-discovery find this to be the best song in the album, and for good reason. Being comfortable in oneself and their own being is important, it's all about keeping a positive perspective of ourselves, regardless of what others imagine of you or try to force on you.
that being said, "Me, Oh Well" being this song's b-side makes me wonder what the meaning behind that track was, as well as why it was unfortunately not included considering how much of a banger it was. Maybe because the meaning and tone of that song is a complete contrast to this one, a hopeful outlook on getting over one's past
talking purely out of my ass here but the general vibe from the whole double EP was "Visions (of the future)" and "Afterthoughts (of the past)" so the implication is that some event happened between the two. the vibes definitely reflect that, because (to me) visions seemed a lot more hopeful and vibrant while afterthoughts was much more muted and heavier-handed. also the way they set up the covers on the forgetter single make it look so much like an hourglass that i have to believe that the implication with this album was hope for the future, the passage of time, and the regret of what's happened (and maybe even fear of what's to come). i can't emphasize enough that i made all of this up based on my own listening experience and how i've gone through my life so not only am i likely wrong but what i'm saying is also probably nonsense to you lmao
As a german, I flinched when I first heard this song. Great way to get my attention :))
@@themc3140 Vinny sings "auf wiedersehen" a few times. German for "goodbye."
as an american, i also flinched when i first heard this song
This song really hits me. Back in 2019 I had something really negatively life-changing happen to me online, and I've been mute ever since. I've gotten over panic attacks, which I'm really proud of, but I don't really feel like my old spunky young self. I'm much more closed off than I used to be, I can't bring myself to do some things. A guy named Riley has really helped me through things. I love him so much for it. We've split now, by choice, but we still chat a lot. I'm forever indebted to him for what he's done for me, even if it's just words on a screen. Thank you for making such an amazing album, you four.
Return of the pyramid balls from I'll Know
This is really great
Red Vox is overall an incredible indie band. More people should hear their work.
Holy s*** a Goomba
I can really feel the heartbreak with this album and next to Another Light, it is now one of my absolute favs. Love you guys
i really feel heard in this song. it took years to finally be comfortable with who i am as a person and not hide all of my true self from others out of fear of how they'd perceive me. especially at the part from 1:03 to 1:32. it's like someone perfectly encapsulated my sudden realization that it doesn't matter what others think of me and how the satisfaction of gaining that self-love felt in musical form.
this song tugs at my heartstrings and makes me think positively. i like it a lot. keep up the good work :)
I've lost a lot of time, and i feel like I've regressed in some parts of life. Sometimes im afraid there is no ME to return to. But i know I'll be alright. It will be okay to be myself again ❤
The music video seems to show that this song is the sequel to I'll Know, meaning Vinny has finally moved on from the VS Experiences incident, and is doing way better in his personal life.
At least, that's my interpretation.
This is one of those songs. I want to hear on the radio on a quiet night driving through a desert as the radio host says "We got a smooth track for those on the go, Red Vox"
This song became the go-to when starting my self care moments. Also the video really looks like the lsd dream I had when listening to it for the first time
The lyrics here are incredibly deep and I love that. *And yes It's alright to be yourself again. 🙂❤
I have this curse where every time something new happens in my life, for better or for worse, spotify somehow makes this song play. it's actually very cleansing and soothing. :)
Been loving Afterthoughts and all of the music videos are fantastic, but I cannot overstate how well GreatSphynx's work here pairs with Almost a Stranger. The song itself already has such a deeply melancholic vibe even with its straightforward lyrics and it's so easy to relate to that worn-down feeling of trying to re-evaluate who you really are after giving so much of yourself to others, the natural hopefulness that it'll be an easy process, and the harsh reality of actually coming to terms with who you've become and what you've had to leave behind
And, Sphynx's visuals somehow play to it all perfectly, from the appropriately-empty backdrop of space to the well-timed transitions and trippy effects to the slower pacing that isn't afraid to take its time in step with the music to really emphasize that sluggish feeling of being lost in one's own thoughts, wandering maybe just a little too close to the void. Red Vox always knows how to tug at those particular strings and it's incredible work all around once again, on this whole album
this album has been a huge step up in visuals holy shit i love it
This song has been on my Top 10 since it released
one of my favourite songs, just in general. thanks gang❤
I was waiting for these videos! So happy they're here
This band has always made good music, true hits out here that are underrated
Wow, the visuals are so beautiful...
such a beautiful song. i always listen to red vox when things are hard because they feel like they understand even if we arent going through the same things.
Sometimes even within the solemness of these songs, there’s feeling of hope and relief… hope and relief I’ve felt very recently and now can connect to these themes. Bravo…
This will always be my favorite red vox song or just song in general
i rly resonate with this one. im nonbinary and have identified as such since i was about 13, and i want to be able to socially transition more, but im kind of nervous about coming out to my family despite them being pretty accepting. im just worried they’ll brush me off or not understand. i do kind of feel like they don’t really know that much about me aside from that, not much about my interests or sense of humor, and while i’d love to not be a “stranger” to them anymore, it’s kind of difficult figuring out how to be myself around them more.
Favorite song of the album 🫂
love this, this feels goji like.
The whole album is so good...
This song is just beautiful.
Great work red vox and spinks
love this one.
missed the premiere last night, god damn these videos are amazing
Underrated and Peak song
Really just the highest quality!
Who gave Vinny permission to put my life in music?
But seriously, “almost a stranger and even to those that I know” hits me right home. I haven’t heard such a relatable lyric in a WHILE
what an incredible experience, wow... just, wow...
always beautiful music
Woo! Red Vox!
Very cool!
Love bilingual vinny
“vanity off to the side” - that could have been written by any vinny vinesauce
Love's such a beautiful 4 letter word.
Same.
I love You Vincent, fr, but speen You for msking me remember that I'll never be myself again, auf vidersehen....
🥰
This music vid feels what it's like to do shrooms, I think that's the intention though it's great
Wow I'm early
dairy queen at 0:47
what does this mean
@@GreatSphynx dairy queen at 0:47
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