Sweaters [Animated Music Video]

Produced by Johnny Manchild

VISUAL DEVELOPMENT
LEAD: iumba

STORYBOARDS + LAYOUT: Hann

BACKGROUND ART + ASSETS:
Oskar

ANIMATION
LEAD: illymation

Laddi - scene setup

Bella - in-betweens

Viral - in-betweens

PROGRAMS USED:
▶ ToonBoom Harmony Premium - to animate
▶ Adobe Photoshop CC - background art / thumbnail
▶ Cintiq 16 Pro - screen tablet (but I recommend basic cheap pen tablets from Wacom)
▶ Adobe Premiere CC - to edit and compile

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[illymation]

Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support on my musical ventures over the years, thus the birth of Ursa Major, the stage name I'll be using (y'all know i love stars lol) Sweaters is the first of many songs to come on my first EP, Neverland :) Get ready for ANOTHER new song next month! Follow my Ursa Major accounts on twitter and instagram to stay up to date and see some sneak peeks!

[samsterhamster]

i love the lyrics of “i’m gonna throw your sweaters out cause they don’t feel like home” and then at the end saying “i’m gonna wear my own.” there’s such like a difference in the mood and it’s beautiful <3

[maycantdraw]

This is absolutely gorgeous, the lyrics hit so hard and the creative metaphors and visuals really land. I love the detail of him having roses on his sweater, but Illy being eventually hurt by the seemingly beautiful and harmless rose he gave her, it's genius symbolism. brb gonna go spam the replay button

[ccappa]

"Your sweaters don't feel like home"
"It's about time I take back the sweater that you stole"
"I'm gonna throw your sweaters out and I'm gonna wear my own"
The metaphors are perfect, I love this more than words can explain

[aidanredding]

"Looked my best, but felt my worst"

Wow that is an amazing line

[Mixedemotions-aaaah]

The ukulele at the end sounds just like accepting that you're not in a relationship anymore, and you're only getting comfort from yourself. And finally it's enough.

[stilljamming]

Well... that's a coincidence. Two days ago my ex and I stopped talking, even after we became friends. She changed a lot and we weren't really able to stay on the same page anymore, even as colleagues. This song coming out today is quite fitting. Thank you, Illy, stay strong and keep making great projects, no matter the medium.

[samanthamarusiak]

I've never been in a romantic relationship but I haven't talked to my dad since March. Basically, he's not the perfect dad I thought he was and I've cut him out of my life for personal reasons. I still think about the fun we used to have and sometimes I still miss him. But I know being away from him is for the best. This song's really helping me get through it, so thank you Illy.

[nolongerhere_]

Another song? Your voice is so beautiful I’m definitely going to add this to my playlist an Spotify.

[the_alm]

This is a complete masterpiece, where do I even start?
Well if anyone noticed the last frame shows flowers that are not roses which could symbolize her not having reminders of him.
As someone said before him being represented by a rose is very accurate. I am so sorry that Illy had to go though that but am happy she could move on from him and dump him. I hope y'all have a great day/evening/night. I will be sitting here listening to this beautiful piece of art.

[andromedeainwonderland]

This is exactly what I needed today, I'm dealing with this with a close friend and your song made me feel better. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[spindelphychology]

your singing voice really has a place in my heart. These lyrics really hit hard.

[othersidewanderer]

The way you sang "Run" at 3:13 with the key change gave me chills!! Great work, Illy :)

[VanillaShakeStudios]

Can I be real for a sec?

I love this song. And I mean, LOVE IT. There really isn’t songs on the radio that hit as hard as this one.

The instrumentation makes the whole song feel like an album. From the beautiful piano and synths to the crashing Melodies. I can get lost in these Melodies. It honestly feels like a shooting star passing by.

While I have never been in a toxic relationship, I know what toxic people are like. I know how they can affect you. And the crushing reality is hard to grasp.

So these lyrics cut really deep for me. To see Illy put these together is super brace, and I commend her deeply.

Finally, Illy sounds genuinely broken here. Like she wants to cry on this track. It’s heartbreaking to listen to.

10/10 song!

[Purplish.]

This is so magnificent. It made me cry the first time I watched it. Can’t wait to add this to my Spotify playlist!

[alexkolb.official]

♫ LYRICS ♫










(Intro)
You've got me imprinted, love's true human form

Only found in sweaters that you've worn
There's no going back, cloud nine is all I know
I wanna throw your sweaters out 'cause they don't feel like home

(Verse One)
Been a while since you've had my coat from varsity
You know where to send it, but you won't give it back to me
So I hoard the blankets
'Cause I can barely take it
I cover my face in sweating hands
Said a prayer, can we still be friends?
Then you ask if you can kiss me..

(Chorus)
Well, you've got me imprinted, love's true human form
Only found in sweaters that you've worn
There's no going back, cloud nine is all I know
I wanna throw your sweaters out, but where else would I go?

(Verse Two)
Been a while since you've had the secrets we keep
You know how to fix this, but you'll never change for me
Still, I dreamed of plane rides
One way to your bright side
I traded sleep for your clever words
I looked my best, but I felt the worst
Then you asked if you could kiss me

(Chorus)
Well, you've got me imprinted, love's true human form
Only found in sweaters that you've worn
It wears me out, looking for the one
I see your sweaters all around, and there's nowhere left to run from you

(Bridge)
With those puppy eyes, you spread your lies
You're running out of time
It's getting cold
It's about time I take back the sweater that you stole

(Ending)
I may be imprinted, but there's so much more to me
Some things you never touched, and you'll never get to see
There's no going back, this life is all I know
I'm gonna throw your sweaters out, and I'm gonna wear my own <3

[wallflower_]

have had this on repeat for the past few days, it's really beautiful, it's also been helping me through a pretty complicated breakup

[lukesvlogs]

Had an ex that I would let borrow my shirts, one of which she never gave back to me, so the lyrics hit really hard for me.

[mellost]

"I looked my best but felt my worst"

Absolytely lovely song, I love this. Even when tho backstory behind this is anything else but lovely.

Amazing job Illy

[christopherb]

Has anyone ever told you your singing voice is sublimely beautiful? Because...it's sublimely beautiful.