I don't know if you noticed but what he's wearing is significant. If you look again, it looks like something you wear on stage, then add the glitters around the eyes, these all point to his persona as an idol, meaning, when he's out there performing, this is really what he feels inside, drowning in sorrow, and cast adrift. This man is just amazing with his willingness to be vulnerable to the public. These are very personal and deep thoughts that he's sharing with us. I hope the making of this album was cathartic to him. Opening up to the public could have different results. For Astro fans, this is shared grief and makes the song very meaningful. For the haters, it's another opportunity to take shots at him, that this is boring and a flop. I hope people would just be kind and see this album for what it is, a way for somebody to confront and share his feelings after months of silence, and hopefully start the healing process.
I couldn’t agree more. The very beginning, in that huge bubble, with the world passing him by, ppl still doing what they’ve always done, he’s alone and seemingly stationary. The hourglass too with its unmoving sand all point to an instance when time stood still. And the rising water is exactly how he feels, that he is drowning, feeling stagnant and unable to move. I have always had an enormous amount of respect for this kind, thoughtful young man but now he has exceeded even that respect and love. I’m in total awe of him. He has been nothing but grace through this whole tragedy. From appearing hardly a week after his best friend’s passing and trying to be strong and true to their fans. Honouring his commitments. There are many who could learn a thing or two from his example. It has been nothing but hard for him. Not one second do I think it has been easy. Ppl wonder why he has seemingly cut himself off and built walls around himself? Self preservation, it’s human nature and I feel a lot to do with the ppl he surrounds himself with who love him and want to protect him. But as smart as he is, he has done this, worked on this album so that he can say to his Aroha, “I know you hurt, I hurt too. Let’s try and heal a together!” Goodness how I love this man. I never thought I’d ever meet the perfect man, I’m old and cynical but he has proven me wrong too many times. He has used his art and what he knows best to reach out and hold our hands. I, for one, am never letting go.
Love from Nepal 🇳🇵❤️
This is such a beautiful and heartbreaking reaction, thank you for sharing ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
I don't know if you noticed but what he's wearing is significant. If you look again, it looks like something you wear on stage, then add the glitters around the eyes, these all point to his persona as an idol, meaning, when he's out there performing, this is really what he feels inside, drowning in sorrow, and cast adrift. This man is just amazing with his willingness to be vulnerable to the public. These are very personal and deep thoughts that he's sharing with us. I hope the making of this album was cathartic to him. Opening up to the public could have different results. For Astro fans, this is shared grief and makes the song very meaningful. For the haters, it's another opportunity to take shots at him, that this is boring and a flop. I hope people would just be kind and see this album for what it is, a way for somebody to confront and share his feelings after months of silence, and hopefully start the healing process.
Yes. It is honestly just a way for him to finally be able to move forward, the songs are beautiful and I can tell he put lots of effort into them.
I couldn’t agree more. The very beginning, in that huge bubble, with the world passing him by, ppl still doing what they’ve always done, he’s alone and seemingly stationary. The hourglass too with its unmoving sand all point to an instance when time stood still. And the rising water is exactly how he feels, that he is drowning, feeling stagnant and unable to move. I have always had an enormous amount of respect for this kind, thoughtful young man but now he has exceeded even that respect and love. I’m in total awe of him. He has been nothing but grace through this whole tragedy. From appearing hardly a week after his best friend’s passing and trying to be strong and true to their fans. Honouring his commitments. There are many who could learn a thing or two from his example. It has been nothing but hard for him. Not one second do I think it has been easy. Ppl wonder why he has seemingly cut himself off and built walls around himself? Self preservation, it’s human nature and I feel a lot to do with the ppl he surrounds himself with who love him and want to protect him. But as smart as he is, he has done this, worked on this album so that he can say to his Aroha, “I know you hurt, I hurt too. Let’s try and heal a together!” Goodness how I love this man. I never thought I’d ever meet the perfect man, I’m old and cynical but he has proven me wrong too many times. He has used his art and what he knows best to reach out and hold our hands. I, for one, am never letting go.
This song is beautiful yet so painful to watch. I cry everytime i watch or hear this song