Cavetown - Sharpener [Official Music Video]

Watch the official music video for Sharpener by Cavetown

thank u so much to Qiu for bringing this song to life and giving it so much more meaning

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Cavetown is an indie pop artist renowned for his hits “Lemon Boy,” “Boys Will Be Bugs,” “Home,” “Sharpener,” “Green,” “Hug All Ur Friends,” and “Pigeon.” He worked with artists like Chloe Moriondo, MyKey, and Tessa Violet — amassing millions of streams and commanding crowds at international festival lineups.

Lyrics:
Lyrics~
Sharpener’s calling me again
Trying to turn it into something I can draw into my skin
Make it a picture that I love
Instead of something that I wish
I could get in the bath and scrub right off

Why am I ashamed to look the way I do
All ‘cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you

Big old pill to inch around
There's no copping out this time
Try my best to get it down
Sometimes seems like I'm still young
Looking at the boy across the sink
Thinking what the hell have you just done

Why am I ashamed to look the way I do
All ‘cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you
Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room
Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two

You say why am I like this
You mean why am I stupid
‘Cause you know you’re not trying to fix it
You mean why am I like this
You say why am I selfish
‘Cause you know honey you can’t help it

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[smolrobyn]

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

[milky]

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

[Iminacoffin]

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

[kaiblakeman]

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

[YourMCAdmin]

This song took me back to the darkest days of my life. I'm so glad that I kept pushing through because those days are long gone. Amazing song Robbie. <3

[sillybug]

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!! 🎵💗❤💜💛

[Joe-kjoy]

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

[shannonhalliwell]

“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.

[rui-wbdh]

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

[mistbea]

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

[ashofc]

“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.

[riochaves]

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

[ssg]

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.

[insertfunnynamehere]

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.

[jasper]

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.

[melll]

Lyrics for anyone who needs them :-)
[Verse 1]
Sharpener's calling me again
Trying to turn it into some
Thing I can draw into my skin
Make it a picture that I love
Instead of something that I wish
I could get in the bath and scrub right off

[Chorus]
Why am I ashamed to look the way I do?
All 'cause an escape to me was just a sharpener to you

[Verse 2]
Big old pill to inch around
There's no copping out this time
Try my best to get it down (Get, get, get, get it down)
Sometimes seems like I'm still young
Looking at the boy across the sink
Thinking "What the hell have you just done?" ("What the hell have you just done?")

[Chorus]
Why am I ashamed to look thе way I do?
All 'cause an escape to mе was just a sharpener to you
Why am I afraid of things I let inside my room?
Just wanted some company, broke the sharpener in two

[Outro]
You say, why am I like this?
You mean, why am I stupid?
'Cause you know you're not trying to fix it
You mean, why am I like this?
You say, why am I selfish?
'Cause you know, honey, you can't help it
[End of Song]

I know this a bit late but I hope these lyrics can be helpful to anyone still listening to this amazing song <3 You're not alone

[alexisbored]

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.
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I’m sorry this is a mess :)

[Asparagus_stars]

I swear Cavetwon songs are like poetry to an cute beat... you don’t get that anywhere else bro this is to pretty

[ultigamer]

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

[jessicalandrey]

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.