lubalin — what if it's not enough? (official animated video)

Listen to the "whose love" EP:

Credits:

Video by Lubalin and Denise Audette
Illustration and Animation: Denise Audette
Special Thanks: Andrea Zhu

See how the video was made:

Lyrics:

You got me out here feelin’ like I’m on top of the world, yeah
Without a word, yeah
Still I find it hard to hold onto that feeling very long
It slips away
What was I gonna say?
Sometimes I forget
Sometimes I’m amazing
Other times I got no head
And I don’t wanna feel like I’ve been runnin’ in a circle
No no

What if it’s not enough?

Ooh, I could use a little rain right now
Ohh, You know I love it when it comes down
Ooh, I could use a little rain right now
Ohh, You know I love it when it comes down

Ooh, ok diamond in the rough
I don’t need anyone to save me
Did it for the love
Goddamn that drove me crazy
Sometimes I feel like I’m not enough
Right now I’m shining though
Shake off all that dust
I plan to leave that shit behind me though
Rock with me I’m beamin’
I just broke free from my demons
Did I mention I been dreamin’
Have I told you yet?

Rock with me I’m beamin’
I just broke free from my demons

What if it’s not enough?

[gingaillust_]

The artist made such an amazing rotoscope, it really suits Lubalin's aesthetic and funkiness

[hlumi.t]

If I hadn't watched the artist's YouTube short on this video I woulda just believed that Lubalin put a filter on himself. But nope, each frame was hand-drawn and I am AMAZED and AWED by everything. (both song and video)

[sarahkwofford]

As an artist (drawing) this is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. The rain scene at 40 secs in is just *chef's kiss*! The whole video is superb. Awesome song and awesome job to everyone involved!

[wildflower]

The animation of Lubalin's hair floating around was absolutely mesmerizing... true artistry!

[enzomthethwa]

Watching Lubalin spin around with a smile on his face is one of the most wholesome things I've seen on YouTube. 🥰🥰🥰

[lilakibler]

I'm so happy the artist is getting the attention she deserves in the comments, this music video deserves it honesty. So much talent 💞

[zoonatoona]

I CANNOT IMAGINE THE TIME PUT INTO THIS!!!! I really hope this gets a lot of attention! I love the hair and wings, it all adds up so fluently. I absolutely love this song and the animation! This made me smile and gave me chills, outstanding work you all did amaizng.
Take care of yourself stay safe!!

[ghostli]

LOOK AT ME WITH MY JAW ON THE FLOOR. I KNEW I SHOULD BE EXCITED, BUT THIS BLEW ME AWAY! guys, this so so gorgeous and the song slaps. the visuals match up perfectly with the mood of the song. it's so fun, it's so pretty 😭 y'all are really the moment ❤️

[Bruhger]

0:11 one of the most addictive sounds in any song

[sydneyforbes]

It’s like, I’m incredibly grateful for the song but it’s tragically short- it deserves another verse to close it I just wish it could keep going and going

[brandonlee]

My only critique is that this song isn't long enough.

[deadsoon]

The lyrics really resonate with me honestly. I like how it alters between an existential crisis and restless optimism hoping to escape the doubt. It really is hard to balance those two opposing forces in the mind.
Also the Gorgeous and kudos to the artist for doing rotoscope, it's so time consuming but the results speak for themselves.

[monkeydad]

Making 1 person animate this entire thing should be a fineable crime

[justinoliver]

His hair splashing around is awesome work

[cece_marie]

Oh my goodness what a joy to partake in the journey that was this video! @hotgluegone so much was captured in this, your art is so expressive!
Lubalin claims to not be up on poetry but this is a visual poem, or at least a stanza, er paragraph of one.
Adore the rock doves
thank y'all

[britneypenfold]

The hair sequence when Luba is spinning is absolutely fire. I could watch it on a loop forever.

[spartanunsc]

1:18 one of the clones loose balance...the attention to detail and individuality...damn 🔥

[Ulvorskets]

0:22 can't get enough of his expression :)

[pinavinada]

Perfection. This is what happens when people who understand each other collaborated.

[kalysian]

This was dope as shit! Congrats to both you and the artist, the animation was SICK.