The track is part of the album what. on Spotify and other major platforms.
"Sad" is one of Bo Burnham’s most iconic tracks from his 2013 special, what. The song is a masterclass in musical comedy, using upbeat, poppy instrumentation to mask dark, absurdist humor that satirizes how we consume tragedy as entertainment. Bo Burnham Sad
Standard pop progressions that make the song feel "safe" and familiar, which heightens the impact of the dark lyrics. Key Lyrics & Imagery The song relies on rapid-fire, increasingly absurd tragedy: The track is part of the album what
Available on the Just For Laughs YouTube channel. poppy instrumentation to mask dark