After the first 3 seconds of seeing the intro to this video and the caption format I had to pause it and check your following to see if an assumption I had was accurate. And i could tell it was after seeing you did indeed follow Josh Czuba.
2026-09-18 00:16:32
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RottyP :
is this inspired by Josh Czuba?
2026-09-17 22:00:49
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sprinkleunicornpoof!! :
remembering the smaller details really does add to the eerie feeling of this project because it shows how often the routine is
2026-09-17 22:37:34
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joshingcafe :
Wait you said say yes but the subtitles say no
2026-09-22 02:04:15
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𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒐𝒘 :
I love how the captions are so literal and yet artistic—the literal ladder of words, the watch(?) "on his left wrist" is on the right, the text talking about the window creates a window-like square in the center... the change in the subtitles representing you changing as a person (I assume?).
My best guess is that this is a metaphor for old/bad "habits" bringing a long both comfort and misery. Like when you're going through a depressive episode, and it's so much easier to just wallow in it—wasting away in what is easier, more comfortable, less scary. Just dissasociating from the world and living in your own little bubble of comfort that's slowly destroying you.
The man is a crutch through these times, perhaps an unhealthy coping mechanism of sorts. One you cling on to during those bad times, the thing you do instead of... everything else.
You're afraid to die because that crutch is no longer there. Something that was so integral to what felt like happiness in your worst moments, yet you're doing better now without it. This is such a diverse metaphor that I think fits a lot of scenarios (such as addiction, codependency, etc.)
2026-09-18 00:25:30
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Paloma :
This is so cool the captions are such a cool detail
2026-09-17 19:28:59
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Холямоля :
So, is it about codependence/addiction? +The subtitles were such an interesting detail, ths is so amazing. (I'm sorry, English is not my first language, but I just had to comment because I love your monologue)
2026-09-17 19:08:12
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˚₊‧꒰ა Juliet ໒꒱ ‧₊˚ :
This is so beautiful. It really resonates with me on a personal level because it reminds me so much of how I felt after being left by my groomer.
2026-09-18 03:32:52
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princessmiddle8 :
What’s the song name? It’s so hauntingly beautiful, it really elevates the atmosphere..
2026-09-17 20:21:46
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thegr8testflower :
When I first started watching, I thought this was a metaphor for loss. I thought that the disappearance of this inspirational figure could help the character (you I guess) try to learn and grow after the man leaves. I’ve read some comments and I think the idea that it’s about dependence or a toxic/abusive relationship is good, but I have more to say about it. After finishing this video, I think it is about losing someone who has harmed you in some way. They changed you forever. Yet somehow, you need them. You miss them, but you don’t know why (symbolism of the face not being able to be made out). They either pass on or move to another victim. That’s why the captions change when telling instructions on what to do when you meet him. The music in the beginning is light and cheerful, just as you describe this man. But as we get to know him more through an outside source, the soundtrack gets more eerie and tense, as our perception of this man changes into something far more sinister.
2026-09-18 02:48:52
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Dingus :
Oh my God. I loved your monologue one small thing. It is to my understanding that you are supposed to wear your watch on your non-dominant hand so technically he would be wearing his watch correctly. Otherwise I loved everything.
2026-09-22 19:32:22
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🏹 🏛️ Floating Isles :
the captions going from exactly to what you were saying to be a little different is 10000% amazing poetry.
2026-09-17 20:26:38
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“ ⦻ 𝖙𝖔𝖇𝖎𝖆𝖘 𝖗𝖔𝖌𝖊𝖗s „ :
the subtitles are SO interesting, from them forming a window to saying "I felt worse" instead of "I felt better" like you were saying, this is such a beautiful monologue
2026-09-23 20:05:14
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𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕚𝕞𝕦𝕞𝕖𝕗𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕥🐇࿐ :
That section of the help you receive contrasting the captions gives off the idea that your stuck in the lucid dream. And it’s scary but beautiful
2026-09-17 19:32:31
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avery :
This hit me like an freight train
2026-10-01 06:17:44
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The-Fullmetal_Alch3mist :
my first monologue and the person might not even die?! booooo
2026-10-01 11:00:26
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Priver :
I will cherish this. I loved this and it's beautiful.
2026-10-01 03:38:24
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Lamp :
I’m confused
2026-10-01 03:33:20
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🍎Nooblet🌀 :
:3 curious if i have your permission to perhaps consider making an animation/animatic of some characters of mine to your poem?
2026-09-17 21:48:20
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ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ 𝒗𝒆𝒚𝒏 ﮩ٨ـﮩﮩ٨ـ :
is this a parody of that one guy who made the video about having not sleeped for a couples months straight?
2026-09-17 23:13:12
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Icarus :
realised some of the captions are reversed thats so cool😭😭
2026-09-17 19:06:11
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Ben :
I watched this over a few times in a row. I think something finally clicked for me. I was having a really horrible day today, and life was compounding on me, and in this blip of my life, something turned around. It was like I watched the universe collapse only to watch the big bang occur in its wake. Thank you so much.
2026-09-18 01:33:45
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TENNAS TV WORLD — :
this is genuinely magnificent. absolutely beautiful in every aspect. from the captions, to the way its spoken, to the descriptive factors you use on the man in the dreams. genuinely tear-jerking. absolutely gorgeous.
2026-09-17 19:46:05
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Elena :
Breathtaking writing and delivery. I see many people mentioning how striking the captions are without elaborating much. To me, the captions resemble the signs you do not see in dream-like fantasy. Your ears do not have lids. They are always susceptible to honeyed words. However, no matter how lucid you believe you are, your eyes will never be open until wake. This inspired me to create a monologue of my own. Thank you.
2026-09-23 04:14:30
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Berdly Prime :
Holy shit this is good, though it freaked me out a lil when my headphones died after you said "give him back to me"
2026-09-18 01:26:52
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