Cavetown - Sharpener [Official Music Video]

Really appreciate that there's no explicit imagery for such a heavy song. It really makes the message much more meaningful, coming from someone who used to self harm and can trigger easy. This song feels cathartic but not harmful

Almost crying because of the line “looking at the boy across the sink, thinking what the hell have you just done.”

Most songs about self harm trigger me, but this makes me feel warm and comforted, like im not insane for doing this. Thank you

Idk if this is really obvious or not but i love the part where he reaches his hand out to the train, he’s hesitant at first because the feeling isn’t what he expected but then he touches it and the rainbows explode out, and when he takes his hand away they fade, but there is still some that stay with him forever. I think the train represents sh and the rainbows represent the feelings of relief/grounding that come with it, and then the feeling goes but you will always keep the scar, the reminder of that feeling which is the small amount of rainbow he is holding. Again idk if that was really obvious but I just love that part so much

This day can no longer get better than this, a new cavetown song

"looking at the boy across the sea" shows a boy that is a lemon Ah, I see you referenced my favourite song by... You

“Everyone’s got a thing they don’t like, a thing that makes them stand in front of the sink with tears in their eyes” - Dear “Looking at the boy across the sink, thinking what the hell have you just done?” - Sharpener BRB I’m just gonna think over these two sentences for the next few weeks, making link after link between the two songs, personal experiences, and the music video.

“An escape to me is just a sharpener to you” to anyone who relates to this, please stay strong. It gets better. I promise. Go eat that food you love, go watch a movie, but please try to avoid taking it out on yourself. I know firsthand being told to stop doesn’t help, but whatever you’re going through, it gets better. You are so freaking amazing and it is possible to stop. There are so many people who love you. There are so many people who you have t met yet who will live you. It gets better.

I love that all the bots that comment early say stuff like "sending good vibes" or "sending virtual hugs" because they know we all have deteriorating mental states.

Every cavetown song makes me cry but this one especially. Most of all the last part where he says "You ask yourself why am I like this? Why am I selfish? But honey you know you can't help it" because I get where he's coming from and I feel like that so much. I've been trying to stop sh but it's really hard and it's a journey I guess. I wish I could thank Robbie for his songs. They make me feel less alone.

Just got out of the mental hospital for a suicide attempt. this hits so close to home, if I had succeeded I would have never heard it. Even if its something small maybe it is worth it to stay alive, at least for a bit

one month free of self harm I still keep the blade next to my bed I still have a first aid kit in my room And I still get the urges But I’m staying strong.

the thing I noticed about cavetown's audience is that everyone here is so kind just coming here and reading the comments makes me feel better when I have bad mood days once more this makes me want to hug Robbie really tight for creating music and uniting people that way ;> thankya robbie!! 🎵💗❤💜💛

Reading the lyrics, Robbie I'm so sorry you've felt this way but just so you know (if you ever read this) we are all SO DAMN PROUD of you for coming this far.

Hey I just wanted to say I’m 1 year free of self harm and 2 years sober ☺️I’m actually proud 😅😅

13 months clean and then broke it today. maybe one day i can be as good at resisting like i used to be. proud of everyone in these comments reaching their goals. lots of love everyone

This animation style????? Yes????? Why am i so nostalgic and warm feeling rn????

I just- This song is so important “an escape to me is just a sharpener to you” like damn if you know what that means it really hits hard and the song as a whole reflects on coping mechanisms and how not all of them are healthy and so many people don’t understand so if you do... then just go to the kitchen drink a glass of water, maybe eat some snacks make yourself comfortable, watch that movie that you like and forget about your problems for a while because you deserve to be loved and to be ok and you’ll get through it one step at a time. . . . I’m sorry this is a mess :)

only 2 days clean, but I’m trying. For everyone else out there also struggling, I know it’s hard. we’ll keep getting through this together.

Robbie, are you okay? This song is about self harm and I’m scared that you’re not okay. Virtual hugs until the world gets better. Stay safe, bud. ❤️