nostraightanswer - empty (feat. dex)
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
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music, lyrics: nostraightanswer
vocal: nostraightanswer, dex
art, video: rice ( / rice_deity )
instrumental: nostraightansw...
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to be honest, kinda feeling this song in recent times. stuff be happening. it's not fun. but i'm not in my depressive cycle at the immediate moment, so that's not actually accurate.
this song is about when you feel like you're at your lowest, but not just at your lowest: like you're so low that you just don't care anymore. you don't feel a need to care anymore. you've become apathetic to how low you are.
maybe you rationalize it in your head as stoicism. maybe you realize that it's a problem. maybe you don't really go about solving the problem the right way, seeking drugs or sedation as opposed to therapy, mindfulness, meditation.
to be clear, i've never used drugs to take care of my problems. i've considered it, dipped my toes into it (very recently), but never felt seriously it was the answer. but the core feeling behind why those thoughts even occur? ...that's what this song is really about. not the drugs. just the sadness.
and a wish, or perhaps even the drive, to get better.
author's note: the line about "numbers" isn't talking about 1, 2, 3, 4... it's referring to sedatives, or "numb-ers". this is directly inspired from "numbers" by daughter (though not necessarily the song's intended meaning), and i'd highly recommend listening to it: • Daughter - Numbers
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available in digital AND limited physical edition.
(also available digitally wherever you can think of.)
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music, lyrics: nostraightanswer
vocal: nostraightanswer, dex
art, video: rice (twitter.com/rice_deity )
instrumental: nostraightanswer.bandcamp.com/album/specters-instrumental-file
additional thanks to backers of the interface collection on kickstarter, and my supporters on patreon.
the interface collection: www.kickstarter.com/projects/nostraightanswer/interface-a-vocaloid-album-collection
nostraightanswer on patreon: www.patreon.com/nostraightanswer
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to be honest, kinda feeling this song in recent times. stuff be happening. it's not fun. but i'm not in my depressive cycle at the immediate moment, so that's not actually accurate.
this song is about when you feel like you're at your lowest, but not just at your lowest: like you're so low that you just don't care anymore. you don't feel a need to care anymore. you've become apathetic to how low you are.
maybe you rationalize it in your head as stoicism. maybe you realize that it's a problem. maybe you don't really go about solving the problem the right way, seeking drugs or sedation as opposed to therapy, mindfulness, meditation.
to be clear, i've never used drugs to take care of my problems. i've considered it, dipped my toes into it (very recently), but never felt seriously it was the answer. but the core feeling behind why those thoughts even occur? ...that's what this song is really about. not the drugs. just the sadness.
and a wish, or perhaps even the drive, to get better.
author's note: the line about "numbers" isn't talking about 1, 2, 3, 4... it's referring to sedatives, or "numb-ers". this is directly inspired from "numbers" by daughter (though not necessarily the song's intended meaning), and i'd highly recommend listening to it: ua-cam.com/video/z-fD3PIRSO8/v-deo.html
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#specters #nostraightanswer #VOCALOID
So I’m going to be honest, when I first listened to this song, it was...kinda unnerving. It still is, I think. But when I got to the second half of the song, I thought, “So this is why he wanted us to listen to this one.” It takes a lot of courage to admit how you’re feeling and it takes even more to admit that you need help and to try and get that help. I know this will sound trite or cliche, but you aren’t alone, Lupin. Thank you for sharing this with us! Edit: Oh, I forgot to mention: I really like the smooth transition between your voice and Dex’s voice in some parts of this song!
Why do are your songs express things that I never thought could be put into words?
As much as an emotional song this is, can we take a moment to apricate the pure flex of him doing the rap parts of the song himself? 'yeah I've got tones of extra Dex sounds and extra vocal effects for the man, AND they're all way more realistic than the vocebank itself, whatcha gonna do about it?'
Man the parts with just the whispering and the beat send chills down my spine, this song is so deep and so frightening because the feeling is so familiar.
Dex's deadpaned audio nails the feeling so acurately... This perfect duality with desire to live on one side and depressive numbness on the other. Stunning.
As an alcoholic, who has been sober for more than a year and a smoker who hasn't had a drop of nicotine in their system for almost half a month now, I understand. I used both to self-medicate and it's taken me years to even get to this point, as weak as it is, of recovery. Thankfully, the antidepressant I'm on is more of an anti-anxiety, and is actually one of the few common ones that is less addictive, but every single time I get through a burst of creativity, regardless of whether or not that burst is managed in a healthy manner or absolutely frenzied, usually completely at random, my depressive slump kicks in. So, I get it. I didn't just hear the song, I heard you in it. Well done.
after reading the description I resonate with this one more then I thought. I don't do drugs nor have I ever wanted to, but the feeling of being that has and still hits me alot. it's amazing how much this album has resonated me. thanks lupin for making such a awesome album.😸
watching video:
:O
reading description:
:'O
This is one of the most meaningful songs Apple Music has recommended to me. I immediately downloaded the album!
I’m going to tell my friends too, you deserve more publicity!
Wow! Cool to have someone discover me from Apple Music. I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I've been streaming on Spotify since last night and 2:40 catches me so off-guard everytime. Wig SNATCHED 👏
Mandatory RIP headphone users.
DAMN I really love the change of mood throughout this song. Really carries the listener through the journey.
Finally, a bop for my depression states!
Amazing song, nice vocals, sweet message, perfect song for all ages. 1000000/10
Damn that song was CRAZY. So real. So... intense, and yet not. It's like, with the music itself, you somehow capture how it feels. It's not just the words. Wooooow
I can't even explain how obsessed with this song I am.... really.
I have to say this-
Lupin, you are so brave for putting this album out here, admitting to one's fears is scary as all hell, but you're out here with an entire fucking album, and my already high respect for you has just skyrocketed. The album came out yesterday for me (Today, as in the day I'm writing this, is the 30th for me, not the 29th. Time zone differences, I guess), and when I first heard this song, it gave me chills, and, unlike the other songs where I'd need clarification (Not you, just me being the insanely oblivious person I am), I automatically had the thought of 'THIS BETTER NOT BE ABOUT ANYTHING TO DO WITH ANY TYPE OF ADDICTION, BECUASE I WILL CRY', and this song both mesmerized me, and terrified me. I have no idea what else to say, just know that I really respect and look up to you, and support you!
Whoa this one is quite different. I got chills. I describes way too well cycles of lows and hopes of depression.
So many songs in one night!
Honestly this one describes me pretty much accurately.
Love all your works tho, I like to hear more of your duets with the vocaloids✌🏻🤗
2:52 my fav part!!
Amazing songgg
You've done an amazing job on this song! It’s definitely one of my favorite songs in Specters, it sounds really unique. Keep it up Lupin!
I don’t do drugs, I don’t know if have had the desire to. But the way this song goes describes me too accurately, I really wish it wasn’t accurate.
I don't do drugs either, but it's the point that matters more here. I wish you luck in your pursuit of happiness 💖
This is legit my favourite song in Specters, I hope I won’t miss the premiere!!
God I love Dex's voice so much!
I don't know what this is gonna be about or sound like, but I do know that I'm probably going to forget all about it and then find it 2 days later.
well, here’s a ping to make you unforget!
This deserves so much recognition ♡
this was WILD-
I wanted to comment back when it was first posted, but I didn’t know how to put my thoughts into words.
First, I wanted to say that it was very brave of you to write this and post it to UA-cam. And not just this song... You released an entire album dealing with things you personally have to go through, day to day. You’re really strong, Lupin. I really admire that.
Second... I can’t say I relate to the song, but I’m getting there. My mental health is deteriorating. I don’t feel much of anything anymore, though I don’t think I really did in the first place.
I can’t get help, I don’t want anyone else to suffer because of me. So I’ve been trying to find other ways to cope. Not drugs or anything like that, but... I’ve turned to harming myself to bring back those emotions and feelings. And I hate it. I hate it so much. But I can’t seem to *stop*.
I don’t know where I was going with that... Sorry. But point is, your songs help. I feel like I can relate to them. So thank you, Lupin. Thank you for sharing your vulnerabilities. Thank you for your songs. Thank you for everything.
If you want me to delete my comment, I will. I totally respect that. But... I just wanted to get my thoughts out.
If you’re still here... Thanks for reading. I appreciate it.
I love this song so much
I finally was able to listen to Specters now and while a lot of songs hit me in different ways this just rolled over me and had me in its grasp directly.
I can relate to the feelings in this one so much. My depression pushes me into the darkest pits again and again and I just wish it would get better really soon. It's... Hard. Coping is hard.
I honestly feel the urge to cover this one. God.
I may also have bought the whole instrumental album version digitally? I just love the instrumentals very much, haha.
This is my favorite song of your latest album. I can listen to it over and over. You have talent boy and I hope you can be strong enough and be fullfilled one day.
動悸とつよい圧迫感を感じさせられるソングです…😨
これを聞いてうつなどについて考えさせられた…
Dex and Dex. Yes.
no thoughts head empty
a masterpiece even after such a time
IF YOU WANTED MY WIG YOU COULD'VE JUST ASKED YOU DIDNT HAVE TO RIP IT OFF LIKE THAT DAMN- 💕♥️❤️♥️❤️💞❤️♥️💕♥️💕♥️
JUST LEMME DROWN IN YOUR SONGS, NOSTRAIGHT
This is the only song that matters right now in my life!!!! I love it
Man, this song has touched me and now it will be forever stuck in my head for at least a week or two of none stop playing... Though a coworker was like is this song about BLT sandwiches LOL because that's what it sounds like without paying attention to it LOL so at some points tuned out when the "I don't wanna be empty anymore" part of the be empty briefly sounds like BLT so all I hear is "I don't want a BLT anymore~!!" XD
NOOOO i'm crying i love BLTs so much 💔 funny mishearing, thanks for sharing! I'm glad it moved you 💖
Amazing song, there for the premiere! Loved it! Onto the next :3
This is really good.
Thank you!
This song hits me hard for several reasons. The biggest is my suffering of migraines and the things I'm willing to try to cope with them.
I've failed treatment after treatment before trying some things that aren't kosher here. It "helps" however not enough. The emotional and physical tramua of it is crippling to say the leaat. I don't want this anymore. Your songs scream things that I cannot.
I have a small request though... I find the more intense music then the high pitch ringing and muffled music to be masterfully placed. It is absolutely amazing! However the ringing hurts my head tremendously. Would it be feasible for you to upload a version that doesn't have the ear ringing sound so that I can enjoy this even more? I hate asking for something like this, but I appreciate your art so much I am willing to leave my comfort zone to ask this of you.
Whatever the response, thank you. You help me feel emotions that I have smothered and it helps me learn to cope. You have genuinely improved my life.
Hi, there. Thanks for sharing your story with me, I imagine that being open about it was stressful in ways that words can't express. (I could be wrong, but I digress.)
As for your request... the high pitched ringing is a simulation of tinnitus, something that I have myself. It's a ring in my ears that doesn't go away and sometimes it drives me crazy. While I understand some people find it discomforting or even painful, that experience places people in my shoes in a way that simply explaining does not- listeners only have to deal with it for 2-3 seconds, and I'll likely continue dealing with it for the rest of my life. So for the purposes of art, I would say no.
On top of that, however, the process of releasing a new version of the song without the tinnitus simulation would require me to submit a new version of the song to distributors, which would take a while to make available (anywhere between a week and three months) before I could safely release it to UA-cam.
Ultimately, however, for the sake of accessibility, I will do my best to have a modified version of the song without the tinnitus simulation distributed ASAP.
@@nostraightanswer Thank you so much for responding! I too suffer from tinnitus so I definitely understand where you are coming from. I had no idea that it would be so much work to make a version without it so I understand why the answer is no and I appreciate you explaining why! Thank you for your response and thank you for sharing your art.
Okay but damn
this slaps, tysm
OH SHIT
:OOOOO
Billie Eilish Who?!!
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