Love how you can't distinguish which cat is the "mother" and which is the "father" as they both fluctuate from feminine and masculine clothing. Amazing detail!
@@RushWheeler It really doesn't look like a mustache to me, more of a muzzle! Each cat has different facial features, some do, some don't, some have literally no mouth/nose.
@@cooldude-qz1gf yeah i feel like vewn has almost sparked a movement in this kind of flat, angular, imperfect style because ive been seeing it pop up in a couple other places.
The song has a catchy bounce to it, and it's definitely one of those songs that sound joyful but have a somber meaning to it. From what I can gather, sometimes you're the cat, other times the lion. One day life feels mundane, then suddenly you find yourself on the high end of life. Maybe start taking risks, enjoy luxuries, or even start a family. But just as soon as it started, life will find a way to humble you back into that little cat you used to be. You might feel angry or sad, but don't worry. We're all little worry cats, and we'll have our chances to be the lion again someday.
ah, my favourite genre; little cat guys that are stuck living depressing, mundane lives which *sounds* like an incredibly specific theme, but turns out cats are great for projecting misery onto
@@LITERALHATI think it’s how that line (for me) reflects the feeling of being powerless to change anything around us, in a sense of having no ability and not being seen even if we try Honestly for some reason I find this song pretty relatable, and quite a banger too!
Same... you ever wonder if you're dead? Maybe I'm already a ghost and that's why I always follow the same patterns, even though I hate them. Maybe that's why no one seems to notice when I try to get their attention, when I give a suggestion. When even my friends don't seem to want me around, except for during the games I'm scheduled to be there. So tired but my mind never wishes to rest. So angry but no matter how much I want to destroy, I tell myself I need to make it to some indeterminate future first. So lonely but unable to reach for help. So sad but all the tears are long dried up.
You know it's impactful at conveying feelings and ideas when the bright messy artstyle anthropomorphic cat invokes a genuine emotional response. The struggle depicted is so real to the experience of so many people, poor little guy.
@@LITERALHAT yeah, copyright around music especially is annoying, even as the copyright holder you still gotta go through all these automated systems to get stuff distributed and there's just so much room for error. at least you're not letting anything stop you from making great art!
i love when creators connect lines in a song. "sorry cat worry that i couldnt afford the lights are flickering" RAHHHHH JSJDHSJDHJDJHH TH NSJDJSN I LOVE IT!!!!!
I love what you did at the end where the fluffy kitty is forced to conform and become a slave to the system, losing themself and who they used to be/really are (&losing their fluffy hair/personality)
Definitely a departure from your usual works on this channel, but I love this visual style of story telling. Not to even mention the catchy ass tune being played meanwhile. Great work as usual hat :]
Man dont ypu just hate it when you get the sudden urge to turn into a lion and start attacking your boss only to realize its all an illusion Man i hate when that happens
god I can't stop rewatching this... it's so fascinatingly melancholy and hopeful and touchingly, depressingly, relatable. it'll be a joy to analyze and pick this apart- the dream of a rat in the machine.
Ive fallen in love with this. I don't know if you wrote the song but it fits perfectly, and the art style and what actually is happening in the story is so unique.
The end shows that, though you are no longer on that big streak, you are still changed, maybe you are still a pawn, yes. But you still can move forward. Remember that life isn’t just entertainment then work. Do what you can while you can. Don’t try to fight systems yourself, remember you aren’t alone out here.
I wish I can say something clever but I got nothing, this song is genuinely good and I've been listening to it non stop. Recently I've gotten a life changing surgery and recovery SUCKS, but listening to this makes the days go by much quicker
This is only the second video I've watched on this channel and I'm already obsessed. Fantastic animation, great song. Overall incredible job, I'm quite in awe
I've been watching this for days. You're so sick and skilled I love this SO MUCH. I absolutely love the storytelling throughout the whole video!! I love your voice and the vibrant animation too. The transition between two art styles was so cool.
I love everything about this. The animation, the style, the song and the fact that this was made in such a short period of time. This inspires me to try and do something without thinking that I won't be capable of finishing it fast enough, because you were able to make this masterpiece in 8 days. Wow
i don’t comment on things super often but this song is helping me so much through my autistic burnout, thank you for making this incredible piece of media
watched this right after my breakup, honestly i love this video and the music - its rlly good esp the animation ill probably remember for a rlly long time
@@LITERALHAT nah i am its all good i just rlly love the lyrics and it fit my mood yk sorry 2 make it abt me LOL always loved ur stuff keep up the good work
Woah dude, this is so incredibly expressive and vibrant. Like the quality is crazy good and it's so cool to see you do more music stuff recently and I love the animation as well! The transitions are so creative, plus I like how you did the symbolism. Loved it all mane!!
This animation is so charming and the song is catchy! This video gives me the good giddy feelings I get from watching animated music videos like aimkid videos! I hope you become the next big thing ❤
the art style is absolutely gorgeous ! i love the contrast of the simple , angular style of the first few minutes versus the sudden realism and bright colors that come up later on. the song and animation compliment each other marvelously , i havent been able to get it out of my head !!!! wonderful job
HOLY DAMN I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! such a banger with such wonderful visuals.. GONNA MEMORIZE THE LYRICS 100%, such an inspiring work of art, WELL DONE! 🪄 ✨
oh my goodness I love your artstyle- it feels so unnatural and natural at the same time? I don’t know but it looks awesome. The song sounds amazing too!! I’m definitely gonna put this on loop for awhile :0
oh my god i am absolutely obsessed with this. i love your animation, and im so obsessed with your voice, its amazing, insanely pleasing to listen to. frothing at the mouth mr hat ( mr richter? nah. i like the implication that youre richter hat. )
I usually don't comment on videos but this deserves recognition and a lot of love. Keep up what you're doing, from the art style to the lyrics, the music and the whole video, everything about this makes me very happy. Also, I used to watch the channel "Vewn" before, and this kind of reminds me of their animations. Even though this piece of art is very different, the existential dread i've got from watching this has the same feeling to it. I absolutely adore that.
if i could snort this artstyle, I would! like it reminds me both of vewn and aimkid all with a distinct macabre visual tone that I can't really think of a word for, very cheddarlicous!
More proof that people who can draw and make their own music are peak
i honestly im scared of people who can do visual and audio arts. their power...
*evil luaghter*
like sodikken 😭
@@nyuhme:but I have terrible art and music that I deleted
Was that actually LiteralHat's? The description doesn't rally say they made it.
Love how you can't distinguish which cat is the "mother" and which is the "father" as they both fluctuate from feminine and masculine clothing. Amazing detail!
What if literalhat replied on this
(Edit)Yay someone liked 😊
One has a moustache tho
@@RushWheeler It really doesn't look like a mustache to me, more of a muzzle! Each cat has different facial features, some do, some don't, some have literally no mouth/nose.
i love this imperfect artstyle. seeing some of the strokes extend slightly beyond where they're obviously supposed to end makes me so happy
Reminds me of old Animation like pink panther or the first asterix movie.
“Imperfect” fuck u mean this is the best art style ever
It reminds me of another animator called vewn. They have many animations in this kind of style
@@cooldude-qz1gf yeah i feel like vewn has almost sparked a movement in this kind of flat, angular, imperfect style because ive been seeing it pop up in a couple other places.
Yes. Your.Right . You Deserve All The Likes You Can Get!
The song has a catchy bounce to it, and it's definitely one of those songs that sound joyful but have a somber meaning to it. From what I can gather, sometimes you're the cat, other times the lion. One day life feels mundane, then suddenly you find yourself on the high end of life. Maybe start taking risks, enjoy luxuries, or even start a family. But just as soon as it started, life will find a way to humble you back into that little cat you used to be. You might feel angry or sad, but don't worry. We're all little worry cats, and we'll have our chances to be the lion again someday.
Am wolf, i hunt, i howl
@@1The_Kaiju?
@@PythonTheOrbwing not lion or cat
@@1The_Kaijuohhhhh
@@1The_KaijuI’m a dragon (proof is profile)
ah, my favourite genre;
little cat guys that are stuck living depressing, mundane lives
which *sounds* like an incredibly specific theme, but turns out cats are great for projecting misery onto
I recommend catopolis literally fits that perfectly
@@mimi91xx that's actually one of the things i had in mind when i posted this comment!
@@Newtid lol
Aggretsuko?
@@RushWheeler aggretsuko's a red panda but yeah i've watched that aswell
0:22 the fact that he just glitches and then gets out of bed is kind of funny to me
0:25 “Hold on that thought that you’re small & invisible”
That line really grabbed my attention.
@@LITERALHATI think it’s how that line (for me) reflects the feeling of being powerless to change anything around us, in a sense of having no ability and not being seen even if we try
Honestly for some reason I find this song pretty relatable, and quite a banger too!
Same... you ever wonder if you're dead?
Maybe I'm already a ghost and that's why I always follow the same patterns, even though I hate them.
Maybe that's why no one seems to notice when I try to get their attention, when I give a suggestion.
When even my friends don't seem to want me around, except for during the games I'm scheduled to be there.
So tired but my mind never wishes to rest.
So angry but no matter how much I want to destroy, I tell myself I need to make it to some indeterminate future first.
So lonely but unable to reach for help.
So sad but all the tears are long dried up.
@@kamikeserpentail3778 that’s rough buddy….
Me too! I don't really know why. I think I just like the way they sing it
@@kamikeserpentail3778 same here..
You know it's impactful at conveying feelings and ideas when the bright messy artstyle anthropomorphic cat invokes a genuine emotional response. The struggle depicted is so real to the experience of so many people, poor little guy.
must feel great to animate a music video for your own song
this was so cool
@@LITERALHAT yeah, copyright around music especially is annoying, even as the copyright holder you still gotta go through all these automated systems to get stuff distributed and there's just so much room for error.
at least you're not letting anything stop you from making great art!
3:27 dude almost kills someone over a sales report 💀💀
i love when creators connect lines in a song.
"sorry cat worry that i couldnt afford the lights are flickering"
RAHHHHH JSJDHSJDHJDJHH TH NSJDJSN I LOVE IT!!!!!
I love what you did at the end where the fluffy kitty is forced to conform and become a slave to the system, losing themself and who they used to be/really are (&losing their fluffy hair/personality)
Definitely a departure from your usual works on this channel, but I love this visual style of story telling. Not to even mention the catchy ass tune being played meanwhile. Great work as usual hat :]
you're incredibly talented at animating in so many styles! This must have taken a lot of work. Can't wait to see what's next!
@@LITERALHATmake a movie about trees if you do
@@LITERALHAT finger family unboxing cartoon big mouse funny for children
@@LITERALHATis this the onceler?
Love the blue/orange contrast and the connection between the eye colors and the inner lion/cat
So cool the way that all the geometric patterns look like eyes by the end. and 3:36 where the shadow falls over and leaves the eyes. Love that.
I love Worry Cat
Also this is so fucking awesome
X2
X3 :)
Man dont ypu just hate it when you get the sudden urge to turn into a lion and start attacking your boss only to realize its all an illusion
Man i hate when that happens
This was so stylistic and so good! also the music was pretty calming but picked up :>
god I can't stop rewatching this... it's so fascinatingly melancholy and hopeful and touchingly, depressingly, relatable. it'll be a joy to analyze and pick this apart- the dream of a rat in the machine.
YO SAME
Ive fallen in love with this. I don't know if you wrote the song but it fits perfectly, and the art style and what actually is happening in the story is so unique.
as an exo fan i see u everywhere
@@bruv790 Yeah dude😂I comment on wayyy too much stuff
1:33 literally insane jaw dropping mind blowing transition holy shit
Dang, i love the vibe of this so much, plus the switch of art styles was surprising yet both were done well, this is really good
The end shows that, though you are no longer on that big streak, you are still changed, maybe you are still a pawn, yes. But you still can move forward. Remember that life isn’t just entertainment then work. Do what you can while you can. Don’t try to fight systems yourself, remember you aren’t alone out here.
moral of the story: spiky fur is peak performance
"Your podium in life is replaceable" bro chill with these lines 😭
2:33 the switch really caught my attention
Why
He looks like a Saul Goodman, and i dont know why
i love how while this is silly and cute it has a deeper meaning to it
This song gives me so many emotions I cannot explain.
@@LITERALHAT I did enjoy it I listened to it like 14 times, I love your music ❤️
This channel is getting better in every video
I wish I can say something clever but I got nothing, this song is genuinely good and I've been listening to it non stop. Recently I've gotten a life changing surgery and recovery SUCKS, but listening to this makes the days go by much quicker
@@LITERALHAT oh yeah I'm doing better, especially after listening to this
This is only the second video I've watched on this channel and I'm already obsessed. Fantastic animation, great song. Overall incredible job, I'm quite in awe
Its been a while since a song had me listen to it for like 20 times in a row. I cant explain it but god these lyrics are. GOOD
I can’t believe I found this song through Spotify forcing videos into my playlist
i thought your *art* was awesome
but then i realized you *also* made the song
and now im just genuinely impressed by the whole deal-
I've been watching this for days. You're so sick and skilled I love this SO MUCH. I absolutely love the storytelling throughout the whole video!! I love your voice and the vibrant animation too. The transition between two art styles was so cool.
This has inspired me to draw copious amounts of cats
I love everything about this. The animation, the style, the song and the fact that this was made in such a short period of time. This inspires me to try and do something without thinking that I won't be capable of finishing it fast enough, because you were able to make this masterpiece in 8 days. Wow
This song became a wake up song for my niece recently, it got me watching more of your vids.
I love your content.
This is so cool!! I love all this concept. Your art and singing is so inspiring honestly (:
i don’t comment on things super often but this song is helping me so much through my autistic burnout, thank you for making this incredible piece of media
it has been 2 weeks and this song is still lingering in my mind
Man I almost forgot how amazing this channel was thanks for reminding me
watched this right after my breakup, honestly i love this video and the music - its rlly good esp the animation
ill probably remember for a rlly long time
@@LITERALHAT nah i am its all good i just rlly love the lyrics and it fit my mood yk
sorry 2 make it abt me LOL always loved ur stuff keep up the good work
Woah dude, this is so incredibly expressive and vibrant. Like the quality is crazy good and it's so cool to see you do more music stuff recently and I love the animation as well! The transitions are so creative, plus I like how you did the symbolism. Loved it all mane!!
100k views already? Congrats on that, man! Very well deserved for such an oddly catchy song!
OH NAH YOU DIDNT PUT A SUBMARINE CRACKING.
@@LITERALHAT NAHH
This art animation style is entrancing. I am so glad this appeared on my recommended
Your works are always amazing and mind-blowing, I absolutely adore your style, I always find myself rewatching ur "Run Rabbit Run" video
The colours!! The animation!! The song!! Everything here is so fantastic! I can easily see this as a youtube classic from 2016 animation era
I ended up listening to this song for 3 hours without realising it, this is an awesome song and the animation is great too. Ur very talented
1:05 LOL MADE ME GIGGLE
UA-cam: funky animation before you go to bed?
me: idk maybe...
UA-cam: it's literalhat
Me: OH SHIII SIGN ME UP
2:33 this part sounds so yes1!1!1!1!1!
This animation is so charming and the song is catchy! This video gives me the good giddy feelings I get from watching animated music videos like aimkid videos! I hope you become the next big thing ❤
This is actually a masterpeice and I love the art style so much and the words fit so well together. FIRE!!
a detail i only noticed now that i love is that the two cats genders are unidentifiable
the art style is absolutely gorgeous ! i love the contrast of the simple , angular style of the first few minutes versus the sudden realism and bright colors that come up later on. the song and animation compliment each other marvelously , i havent been able to get it out of my head !!!! wonderful job
YOU MADE THIS IN 8 DAYS??!?!? HOLY SHIT!!!!
I was gonna comment and say this was awesome, but that fact just quadrupled the awesomeness lol!
this is truly amazing, the lyrics and the visuals are just truly astonishing
everytime i get this in my recommended i rewatch it like 2 more times 😭im amazed by how you make such good music its insane
HOLY DAMN I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! such a banger with such wonderful visuals.. GONNA MEMORIZE THE LYRICS 100%, such an inspiring work of art, WELL DONE! 🪄 ✨
Your animations are spectacular, keep up the great work! I can’t imagine how long this took to animate!
1:26 Richs be like:
Thats foul 😰
bro is a little mewomeow
The way that the song and the art style combined so perfectly is just amazing! I can't wait to see what you are up next to ! >_
Me realizing the cat never finished his burger
😱
I have 0 idea what happened but I liked it
1:25 YOU DID N O T
this came out during a rough moment. It felt relatable to what I was feeling at the time. Great work
anyone else reminded of vewn? especially twins in paradise and a few others that feature a little cat guy as the main character
while i was watching this, my cat actually jumped onto my bed with me and also started watching it. 10/10
CORNCH CRONCH CRONCH MONCH MONCH MONCH ANOTHER WONDERFUL PIECE FROM ACTUALFEDORA
i’ve been listening to this song super often since the day it came out and it really helps me calm down, thanks for making it :)
Words can’t express how much I love this. The simple but beautiful animation and phenomenal music is just mwah
oh my goodness I love your artstyle- it feels so unnatural and natural at the same time? I don’t know but it looks awesome. The song sounds amazing too!! I’m definitely gonna put this on loop for awhile :0
This is amazing! Both the animation and the art style, but also the music is incredible!
oh my god i am absolutely obsessed with this. i love your animation, and im so obsessed with your voice, its amazing, insanely pleasing to listen to. frothing at the mouth mr hat ( mr richter? nah. i like the implication that youre richter hat. )
This is hypnotizing
Amazing work and the color choices match the artstyle very well!!
amazing stuff Hat! love the song and the animation :)
This is excellent, it tells such a story. I love it.
You know its a good day when literalhat uploads
I usually don't comment on videos but this deserves recognition and a lot of love. Keep up what you're doing, from the art style to the lyrics, the music and the whole video, everything about this makes me very happy.
Also, I used to watch the channel "Vewn" before, and this kind of reminds me of their animations. Even though this piece of art is very different, the existential dread i've got from watching this has the same feeling to it. I absolutely adore that.
if i could snort this artstyle, I would! like it reminds me both of vewn and aimkid all with a distinct macabre visual tone that I can't really think of a word for, very cheddarlicous!
I’ve watched this sixteen times.
Did you know that when I was watching my own vids I saw this one in the corner and my head said “no this video is better”
A new animation, hell yeah! That's HOT, great artstyle and animation! It's not like the old videos, but it still have highlight and looks awesome
i love the animation and how silly he is/pos
i can't even begin to tell you how much i love this because i'm afraid i won't be able to stop
Discovered you through this song, awesome stuff
the want to belong is a very interesting thing to observe and near impossible to ignore
This is a nice song, I also love the animation like always. I love worry cat lmao. Great video.
Loved this one! Reminds me a lot of vewn's stuff. Plus, the lyrics are great.
Pure talent right here guys
This is incredible, I loved every second of it
I am absolutely obsessed with this. The music, the animation, the *message*. Amazing stuff.
i am so in love with your animation style.
That was… transcendental.
The music and the animation are all amazing It's incredible
UA-cam has been suggesting me some great animations!