pilky27 is an absolute legend. No links, no website, no channel art, no selling, no ads, we don't even know his real name. Just a mysterious music master who wants to share music. Heck, he might be your neighbor. Ride off into the sunset, pilky27. You are legend.
I love the idea that this is just some dad who has a full time job and has to wait until the next time his wife and kids go away for the weekend before he can make another video...
@BLINK BLINK I was thinking this too. But I don't think that people that only pick up the guitar every once in a while can seamlessly integrate JM's Two-Rock riffs into the two verses (like.... PERFECTLY) and do everything else in this video. The dude must play a LOT.
Yet again we are gathered, bearing witness to a miracle. Years of waiting and anticipation, followed by minutes of beauty. We continue to wait, and then reunite, in a time different than today.
Sometimes I feel sad when I realize that Pilky is out there. Walking around. And nobody will ever know his face. When you see him on the street, you have no idea that he’s one of the internets most beloved guitarists ever.
😂 anyone can copy a piece of music. They can even improve it! But to create from nothing, that’s the genius. Don’t ever forget that when you’re throwing around stupid comments. It dilutes the meaning when you say “beloved guitarists ever” because he’s not writing Satriani, Slash, Hendrix, SRV etc material. He’s COPYING material.
I love how this channel has gained a kind of mythological standard among John Mayer and Hendrix fans. It's like this person appears for a moment then vanishes to live life, knowing they're still famous to a community of people who love seeing these videos every few years. You can't make this up 😂😂😂😂😂
I feel like the channel would be better off this way, instead of producing mass videos like other channels, he takes the time to perfect every song before posting. Or like a good movie chain, make the movies few and far between and it leaves time for a suspense build up!
Pilky is a definiton of a chad. He is a master at guitar, yet seeks no fame and notoriety, he just plays because he likes it, uploads when he feels like it and probably isn't aware of the massive following he gets, because he doesn't care. He's busy, and that's fine with us.
All these comments talking about how they think he's John Mayer- but I think we should appreciate him for who he really is: he's pilky27, and he's back.
@@smokesgtp ive been listening to john mayer since 2006. Some parts are recognizable but if you arent looking for certain parts you could easily mistake this for john mayer playing the entire way through
My man does a pitch-perfect cover and dips for literal years, still gets to 100k subs. Proof that this platform still allows for truly good content to have its place after all.
Outside of the fantastic playing, he is to be fair using literally precisely every piece of gear that John Mayer uses live (aside from the dumble but those cost the same as a house so I can see why he isn't )
@@KuriFox definitely, I bought the I shot the sheriff, neon, and burning room ones. I already could play neon neon when I bought it, but realized I learned it wrong so I turned to Jamie and he seems more correct than everyone else, he’s that good. But damn pilky though
I love how JM's studio version, L.A. live and Two-Rock demo are all intertwined in this take here. All this mixed with pilky27's flavor as well. Amazing. Beautiful. Thank you for this!
this dude is obviously an engineer...the mic choice and placement on everything is quite pro. treated room, nice cables, good quality stands. this ain't no garage dweller.
With the right pair of headphones/IEM this sounds absolutely fantastic. I am listening this with entry level IEM (CCA C10) and its still sounds so great, so i wonder what the quality would be on other headphones. He is surely a legend, he's got both - the skills to play and master the track
This is exceptional and easily the very best cover of slow dancing in a burning room that exists. I’ve seen them all, none compare to this. The touch, the feel, the emotion; it’s the perfect rendition of every version John has ever played meshed into one. Highest level talent right here. God bless.
The clip starts, the camera begins to pan back. The anticipation builds. Could it be? Could this be the day that the great and mysterious Pilky reveals his true identity? The slow rearward pan continues. How we have wondered, how we have waited. Three long years have felt like an eternity. Suddenly, just as hope reaches it's apex, the camera stops, pauses briefly and is then once again drawn back in by the immense gravitational pull of the man, the myth, the legend. Alas it is not meant to be. The secret things belong to the Lord, but the music revealed belongs to us and to our children forever.
I just happened to stumble across someone else covering this song on youtube and remembered I'd forgotten to watch this today. So here I am. Nothing else compares.
This is immaculate. By god. It's a direct love letter to the song. Every single variation of the song is in there (studio, two-rock amp check, WTLI, recent live performances) and then adding a little bit of you own style at the end. Absolutely incredible. Well well well done!
This guy has been such an inspiration to so many people. I lost interest in guitar for a while, and watching your videos has really inspired me to start back up again. I’ll never be as good as you but i’ll try my best.
I've probably listened to this 50 times in the last week and it gets better every single time. Words cannot describe how incredible this cover is Pilky. Thank you for the gift!
Seeing pilky master a song at this level also makes me appreciate how much of a genius Mr. Mayer is. It blows my mind that someone is able to CREATE a song like this. Fantastic.
This guy even has the OM-28JM witch is the martin guitar that John uses, made from 2003-2004, only 404 made, quite possible one of the best looking acoustic guitars i have ever seen. They go for around 10K$ used. This guy has to be the best youtube guitarist ever.
This is the hardest I’ve seen someone go on guitar. This progression, your soloing, your fucking accuracy with his licks.. your phrasing and build are amazing. I just found your channel, but if you don’t have an album by now, I’ll be quite disappointed.
This channel is honestly one of the best on yt . The juxtaposition of getting older ,technology moving forward but your guitar magic remaining the same . (this channel is 11 years old)
either this man doesn't realise how much we all love him, or is simply content to let us gaze in awe at him. either way I'm ok with it. We love you pilky
Not only the musical perfection of the cover, but the feel and the soul you put in it almost brought tears to my eyes, especially during the solo. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, pilky, your guitar covers are a blessing for us all.
I heard this cover before I ever heard Mayer's. The vibe I got from this version is very "You and Me vs The World" or conveying still those star-crossed lover's last slow dance in a world on fire. Lot of emotion. Really inspiring.
Almost 4 years now, It's about time to watch another good video like this. I guess this guy is an engineer or a doctor or something like that with great musical skills, but it seems it's just his hobby and he just practice when having some spare time after work and family time. We know your are preparing a new good cover, we are looking forward to watching it. Cheers!
I went through the Gear Used list. Damn. Then quickly realised that he would have achieved the same with a Squier Strat and a Zoom 505. At the end of the day its the player and not a Two-Rock. But a major shout out to the Engineer who recorded this. Beautifully recorded.
Hi Mr Mayer, I see you are back on TH-cam after gigs were cancelled this year. In all seriousness, a new Pilky video is always a treat, hope you have a good Christmas my man. Rock on 🤟
It's not a silly little moment It's not the storm before the calm This is the deep and dying breath of This love that we've been working on Can't seem to hold you like I want to So I can feel you in my arms Nobody's gonna come and save you We pulled too many false alarms We're going down And you can see it too We're going down And you know that we're doomed My dear We're slow dancing in a burning room I was the one you always dreamed of You were the one I tried to draw How dare you say it's nothing to me? Baby, you're the only light I ever saw I'll make the most of all the sadness You'll be a bitch because you can You try to hit me just to hurt me So you leave me feeling dirty 'Cause you can't understand We're going down And you can see it too We're going down And you know that we're doomed My dear We're slow dancing in a burning room Go cry about it, why don't you? Go cry about it, why don't you? Go cry about it, why don't you? My dear, we're slow dancing in a burning room Burning room Burning room Don't you think we oughta know by now? Don't you think we should have learned somehow? Dont you think we oughta know by now? Dont you think we should have learned somehow? Don't you think we oughta know by now? Don't you think we should have learned somehow?
pilky27 is like a comet that passes in the sky, he's there for a second and gone for a while
But that second is a magnificent spectacle
Well said my friend
shorter wait than last time ⏰
Woah I just typed something similar before seeing this comment. So true
No way, he’s back for some minutes of bliss, hopefully not gone for 2 years again. I learn all my songs by your videos. I’d legit donate
And when the world needed him most, he came back.
Damn you beat me to it
And didn't have to shave his head either
Best comment ever!
I don't know what to do with myself.
LOOOL I thought the same thing haha. thats amazing
It's been less than 3 years, this isn't allowed
Bruhhh Squidders watches this guy? Lmao
I'm not complaining
bruh this is the last place where I'd expect to see Squiders
SQUIDERS!!!
that's ILLEGAL
It’s been 3 years now, you’re allowed to come back pilky 😢
well, he's not exactly one who posts very consistently, there are years between all his videos
@Magst3r1 woooosh
4
He's back
@ Christmas came early
pilky27 is an absolute legend. No links, no website, no channel art, no selling, no ads, we don't even know his real name. Just a mysterious music master who wants to share music. Heck, he might be your neighbor. Ride off into the sunset, pilky27. You are legend.
Yes sir, legend 🔥
IT ONLY TOOK A PANDEMIC TO BRING THIS MAN BACK
Totally worth it
Let's have another one
Is what an inconsiderate man would say...
@@andorgg49 But we'd get another pilky27 video! imo the cost to benefit ratio is massively worth it.
@@andorgg49 A small price to pay
Praying for another one
I love the idea that this is just some dad who has a full time job and has to wait until the next time his wife and kids go away for the weekend before he can make another video...
Something tells me he's a pro guitarist
@@johnnytightlips991 true haha
Lol
@BLINK BLINK since he isn't asking for patreon subs your appraisal might be correct.
@BLINK BLINK I was thinking this too. But I don't think that people that only pick up the guitar every once in a while can seamlessly integrate JM's Two-Rock riffs into the two verses (like.... PERFECTLY) and do everything else in this video. The dude must play a LOT.
Yet again we are gathered, bearing witness to a miracle. Years of waiting and anticipation, followed by minutes of beauty. We continue to wait, and then reunite, in a time different than today.
damn
Beautiful!
Till then
See you in a few years sir.
really enjoy this kind of reunion.
This channel is the definition of quality over quantity
Exactly.
Epitome
Sometimes I feel sad when I realize that Pilky is out there. Walking around. And nobody will ever know his face. When you see him on the street, you have no idea that he’s one of the internets most beloved guitarists ever.
That's just the way he wants it :)
Maybe pilky is really John Mayer living his best life...
@@RJD0314 he's definitely john mayer lol
😂 anyone can copy a piece of music. They can even improve it! But to create from nothing, that’s the genius. Don’t ever forget that when you’re throwing around stupid comments. It dilutes the meaning when you say “beloved guitarists ever” because he’s not writing Satriani, Slash, Hendrix, SRV etc material. He’s COPYING material.
@@DanFernandesBenficaSaint Calm your tits.
Pilky really is just the most amazing Stratocaster salesman in the world.
Which PRS loves
I was hes selling pianos now too
Yea he may have sold me on the strat, but he rly sold me that two rock 🤩 that’s a silly dream of mine haha
we can see whole history of digital camera industry in pilky27's videos....
hahaha
lmfao im dying
Underrated comment
lmao literally
이형님 웃기는분이시네 ㅋㅋㅋ
I love how this channel has gained a kind of mythological standard among John Mayer and Hendrix fans. It's like this person appears for a moment then vanishes to live life, knowing they're still famous to a community of people who love seeing these videos every few years. You can't make this up 😂😂😂😂😂
epic
So true
Facts
I feel like the channel would be better off this way, instead of producing mass videos like other channels, he takes the time to perfect every song before posting. Or like a good movie chain, make the movies few and far between and it leaves time for a suspense build up!
Perfectly put 💯
This isn’t even a cover anymore... it’s the original song without John’s vocals. Absolutely insane quality. Bravo man!
lol
Cap
The cover is good but it sounds entirely different on the guitar lol
what does cover mean to you?
@@lez_ghoztlmao
Pilky is a definiton of a chad. He is a master at guitar, yet seeks no fame and notoriety, he just plays because he likes it, uploads when he feels like it and probably isn't aware of the massive following he gets, because he doesn't care. He's busy, and that's fine with us.
I just got this notification and said "wait who is this and why do I have notifs on?" and then it really hit me
A pilky notification really hypes you up like no other
All these comments talking about how they think he's John Mayer- but I think we should appreciate him for who he really is: he's pilky27, and he's back.
PREACH !!
No, this is John Mayer
@@theyrinthewalls no, this is Patrick
John Mayer clone maybe
Hell yeah
Man the sound is dead on, not to mention the playing, epic
You could hear this and just assume its John Mayer playing, it's so amazing. This guy is just a fantastic player with great knowledge and skill.
@@i7kuri he's fantastic, but you can tell it's not John Mayer. Lets stay rooted in reality...
@@smokesgtp ive been listening to john mayer since 2006. Some parts are recognizable but if you arent looking for certain parts you could easily mistake this for john mayer playing the entire way through
@@i7kuri I think this instrumental is a great departure from his usual work. But, I agree that he is a talented guy.
playing is a bit stiff. not as fluid and musical as mayer. but decent
My man does a pitch-perfect cover and dips for literal years, still gets to 100k subs. Proof that this platform still allows for truly good content to have its place after all.
Can’t believe this was two years ago. I remember when this came out, I was so excited Pilky was back. Beautiful rendition, come back soon!
The return of Pilky! When humanity had lost all hope, he emerged to save 2020!
Featuring:
Lord of the Rings: The return of the king
Lord of the Strings*
Don’t leave us again. The world needs you
Sometimes I forget this exists, then I stumble upon it and it keeps getting better
The greatest guitar player the internet has ever seen. Or never seen , Been a couple years ago. The anticipation is real
Wow, Pilky really nailed the John Mayer style. It sounds exactly lik-
*wait*
Yeah it’d be really funny if this was John Ma-
*wait*
@@jwaj nah he is not its not like he nail the-
wait
Outside of the fantastic playing, he is to be fair using literally precisely every piece of gear that John Mayer uses live (aside from the dumble but those cost the same as a house so I can see why he isn't )
@@Pandahat222 but what if it really is , think abou-
wait
@@jwaj I'm thinking this guy is the
Acoustician... go over and listen to him play acoustic... YT.
"Scientists baffled, as covid-19 is eradicated overnight by mysterious musical entity, pilky27."
I really like Jamie Harrison, great guitarist, bought a few of his things and such. But when pilky posts a new video my world stops for like 3 days.
Jamie's lesson are well worth the price, he is great for them.
Jamie is like Pilky's lil brother
Posts more, and he's really good!
But when big bro steps up... Its in a different league
@@KuriFoxYeah but he's no Pilky.
@@KuriFox only 720p though . He needs to update quality
@@KuriFox definitely, I bought the I shot the sheriff, neon, and burning room ones. I already could play neon neon when I bought it, but realized I learned it wrong so I turned to Jamie and he seems more correct than everyone else, he’s that good. But damn pilky though
I love how JM's studio version, L.A. live and Two-Rock demo are all intertwined in this take here. All this mixed with pilky27's flavor as well. Amazing. Beautiful. Thank you for this!
Yeah it's unbelievable. He stretches the two rock over the verses. Just nails the phrasing.
JM 2019 summer tour too!
I think even some licks from that rock in rio he did in brazil
100% agree though I think the LA live end solo can not be improved in any way, its liked God drooled down from heaven all over that solo
and letterman for the outro solo xd
Waiting for the next video
See you in 2027, I'll be there.
2030 🎉🎉🎉 and i came from 2024
Holy SHIT PILKY IS BACK
PLEASE DON'T LET THIS BE FOR ANOTHER 3 YEARS PLS PLS PLS
I thought this said Pilky is black
@@brianhill2171 Lmao xD Pilky is not from this planet... we are yet to identify his true race
Apparently he did :(
@@jerrylongman2338 Your comment is +3 years old nooooooooooooo
Well
Lets not forget to appreciate the production quality pilky put into this one, god damn
this dude is obviously an engineer...the mic choice and placement on everything is quite pro. treated room, nice cables, good quality stands. this ain't no garage dweller.
With the right pair of headphones/IEM this sounds absolutely fantastic. I am listening this with entry level IEM (CCA C10) and its still sounds so great, so i wonder what the quality would be on other headphones. He is surely a legend, he's got both - the skills to play and master the track
@@zs5948 Agreed !! This is pro work
@@sagarmgandhi i'm listening on Dynaudio MA-1 monitors (which are incredible) and i tell you what i can't find a flaw here!
Pilky, the only man who could save 2020 🙏🏻
This is exceptional and easily the very best cover of slow dancing in a burning room that exists. I’ve seen them all, none compare to this. The touch, the feel, the emotion; it’s the perfect rendition of every version John has ever played meshed into one. Highest level talent right here. God bless.
And he's back!
I new video from Pilky is like witnessing an eclipse once every 5 years
THE GOD IS BACK
God may not play just as good, no?
That final solo is HIGH CANDY OF NOTE
Well after his new cover I guess it's time to watch all of his videos again while waiting for the next one.
its been a month and i still come back to this vid
good shit, pilky
really good shit
2nd month and here i am. Good shit indeed
Dude i watch this repeatedly like every other week even 8 months later
I could only imagine the guitar faces this man was making while playing this masterpiece.
The clip starts, the camera begins to pan back. The anticipation builds. Could it be? Could this be the day that the great and mysterious Pilky reveals his true identity? The slow rearward pan continues. How we have wondered, how we have waited. Three long years have felt like an eternity. Suddenly, just as hope reaches it's apex, the camera stops, pauses briefly and is then once again drawn back in by the immense gravitational pull of the man, the myth, the legend. Alas it is not meant to be. The secret things belong to the Lord, but the music revealed belongs to us and to our children forever.
Ok
I literally discovered this song 2 days ago and it's stuck in my head and now you upload it. Im in heaven
Awesome song
I just happened to stumble across someone else covering this song on youtube and remembered I'd forgotten to watch this today. So here I am. Nothing else compares.
This is immaculate. By god. It's a direct love letter to the song. Every single variation of the song is in there (studio, two-rock amp check, WTLI, recent live performances) and then adding a little bit of you own style at the end. Absolutely incredible. Well well well done!
He never left, he was just slow dancing in a burning room.
Just enjoy the warmth.
when the world needed him the most, he came back
Beautiful. See you all in a few years for the video. Honestly, the huge gaps between uploads somehow makes it all that much more special.
See you then, friend:)
See you then!
Still waiting man, still waiting
This guy has been such an inspiration to so many people. I lost interest in guitar for a while, and watching your videos has really inspired me to start back up again. I’ll never be as good as you but i’ll try my best.
we should take a moment to appreciate the other band members, not just the guitarist, without them it wouldnt be so good like how it is now
legend has it pilky played all the other instruments too
I think plky IS the other band members.
This would still hit without the band lol
Pilky was the camera man as well
He's back and with a headless master Band!! They're The Talking Headless
Let’s grab the dooo too
Most underrated guitar channel on TH-cam with one of the most loyal fanbases
It took nearly the end of the world for this gentleman to come back.
I like how this guy just comes back every few years
I've probably listened to this 50 times in the last week and it gets better every single time. Words cannot describe how incredible this cover is Pilky. Thank you for the gift!
no way
and the _quality_ of it all
He’s back. And now he brought friends. This is a remarkable moment, m'dears.
"Dad, why is my sister named Rose?"
"Because your mother loves roses," says his father.
"Thanks, dad."
"No problem, pilky27"
This is the best reapplication of an old goofy joke format ive ever witnessed
Never thought someone could turn this joke into something wholesome. I salute you!
개노잼
I LOLed.
Legend has it he will upload again in 2025.
My psychic powers were off by 2 weeks.
Haha
Seeing pilky master a song at this level also makes me appreciate how much of a genius Mr. Mayer is. It blows my mind that someone is able to CREATE a song like this. Fantastic.
The best guitarist no one has ever heard of
Doctors: “ you only have 5 minutes left to live”
Me: *opens this video*
Doctors: “but sir..”
Death: “it’s alright, I’ll wait.”
Nice one
2:03 got absolute chills when the drums, piano, bass, and the guitar came in perfectly mixed
This guy even has the OM-28JM witch is the martin guitar that John uses, made from 2003-2004, only 404 made, quite possible one of the best looking acoustic guitars i have ever seen. They go for around 10K$ used.
This guy has to be the best youtube guitarist ever.
Waiting for this man to upload another one of the internets most perfect guitar covers is my meaning of life
When the world need him most he returned
Damn John Mayer really is my favorite TH-camr
What a legend. He even played the licks that Mayer played in the Two Rock demo video
It’s been almost 4 years since this video which means whatever is coming next is going to be absolutely epic.
Exactly
This is JUST. SO. GOOD. I keep re-listening to it.
Same
Samezzzzzzz
Glad you found some bandmates pilky, for those that didn't notice you can see a guy playing drums in the background at 4:24
It might’ve been him editing himself in? Or is it someone completely new? I thought it was him playing drums in the beginning
I also think another guy was playing the keyboard.
Tbh as good as he is. He definitely has his own band. We just don't know. They're probably local at the moment.
A Pilky never shows his face... this is the way
This is the hardest I’ve seen someone go on guitar. This progression, your soloing, your fucking accuracy with his licks.. your phrasing and build are amazing. I just found your channel, but if you don’t have an album by now, I’ll be quite disappointed.
This channel is honestly one of the best on yt .
The juxtaposition of getting older ,technology moving forward but your guitar magic remaining the same .
(this channel is 11 years old)
You are the best guitarist on the platform
Congratulations.
I dont even understand how someone can even dislike this masterpiece. Shit was phenomenal
Don't leave again pls man.
Just wow...
The production quality has really improved since those first few videos. The playing has always been perfect though.
either this man doesn't realise how much we all love him, or is simply content to let us gaze in awe at him. either way I'm ok with it. We love you pilky
HOW CAN IT BE THAT THIS COVER DOESN'T HAVE 2M VIEWS AT LEAST?! IT'S SPOT ON PERFECT!!
Look under his Acoustician channel. Some of those have 20 million views such as Sweet Child O' Mine
Not only the musical perfection of the cover, but the feel and the soul you put in it almost brought tears to my eyes, especially during the solo. Thank you very much from the bottom of my heart, pilky, your guitar covers are a blessing for us all.
The best John Mayer, Hendrix and SRV covers are made by you and Jamie Harrison
I heard this cover before I ever heard Mayer's. The vibe I got from this version is very "You and Me vs The World" or conveying still those star-crossed lover's last slow dance in a world on fire.
Lot of emotion. Really inspiring.
Almost forgot to watch this today
Almost 4 years now, It's about time to watch another good video like this. I guess this guy is an engineer or a doctor or something like that with great musical skills, but it seems it's just his hobby and he just practice when having some spare time after work and family time. We know your are preparing a new good cover, we are looking forward to watching it. Cheers!
Say "I" if you would pay for an only fans from this guy for exclusive guitar covers
Oy
aye
Yes
aye
Kie
I went through the Gear Used list. Damn. Then quickly realised that he would have achieved the same with a Squier Strat and a Zoom 505. At the end of the day its the player and not a Two-Rock. But a major shout out to the Engineer who recorded this. Beautifully recorded.
It’s only been a year I still need to enjoy the last one
I know I can't be the only one who likes Pilky's version better than the original. Utterly amazing.
It's been less than 3 years, Never seen something so perfect.
This is a historic moment
his setup changed! the legend is back frfr
Pilky is back and because of the pandemic, he got bored and decided to clone himself....... and it's amazing
Best of ALL strats ever seen or heard! I know he loves that guitar, it bring music out of you! Excellent!
I thought it was a 5mins video so I clicked open it, but I end up spending half an hour just stuck here worshiping this marvel!!!
I would really like to see a collab between pilky27 and Jamie Harrison
Should be #1 comment this
It would be epic
This is how Jamie Harrison doubles his youtube views and income. Creates a second account
THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND PILKY27 IS BACK WHEN WE NEED HIM THE MOST
Hi Mr Mayer, I see you are back on TH-cam after gigs were cancelled this year.
In all seriousness, a new Pilky video is always a treat, hope you have a good Christmas my man. Rock on 🤟
It's not a silly little moment
It's not the storm before the calm
This is the deep and dying breath of
This love that we've been working on
Can't seem to hold you like I want to
So I can feel you in my arms
Nobody's gonna come and save you
We pulled too many false alarms
We're going down
And you can see it too
We're going down
And you know that we're doomed
My dear
We're slow dancing in a burning room
I was the one you always dreamed of
You were the one I tried to draw
How dare you say it's nothing to me?
Baby, you're the only light I ever saw
I'll make the most of all the sadness
You'll be a bitch because you can
You try to hit me just to hurt me
So you leave me feeling dirty
'Cause you can't understand
We're going down
And you can see it too
We're going down
And you know that we're doomed
My dear
We're slow dancing in a burning room
Go cry about it, why don't you?
Go cry about it, why don't you?
Go cry about it, why don't you?
My dear, we're slow dancing in a burning room
Burning room
Burning room
Don't you think we oughta know by now?
Don't you think we should have learned somehow?
Dont you think we oughta know by now?
Dont you think we should have learned somehow?
Don't you think we oughta know by now?
Don't you think we should have learned somehow?
The ending is absolutely life-changing.