Tiktok Trend - No Matter How We Feel (Even In Arcadia) - June 2025

The “No matter how we feel (Even in Arcadia)” trend started picking up steam in June 2025 and quickly became popular on TikTok and Instagram Reels.

It’s intense, emotional, and dramatic — all while staying visually simple. It taps into that universal feeling of starting something big, heavy, or deeply personal right at the symbolic moment of midnight.

If your content is about self-growth, creativity, fitness, or emotional expression — this trend is made for you.

What’s this trend all about?

This trend is called the “No matter how we feel (Even in Arcadia)” trend, named after the hauntingly powerful song by Sleep Token. The idea is to show yourself at the exact moment the clock hits 00:00 — starting something that means a lot to you.

That moment is shown through visuals: lying down with headphones, staring at a wall, holding a supplement scoop in your car. The message? You’re going all in on something — a new focus, a personal ritual, a silent promise to yourself — starting now.

The music — Even In Arcadia by Sleep Token — adds emotion and depth. It feels heavy, moody, and reflective. That’s why it works so well.

What kind of videos people are making

  • Example 1: A girl lying down with headphones on, doing nothing but listening — it’s about mental space and emotional reset.
  • Example 2: A guy frozen in a car seat, holding pre-workout — showing full commitment to fitness starting right now.
  • Example 3: A girl just watching the wall — a poetic, simple way of showing deep introspection and being lost in thought.

Want to use it? Here’s the step-by-step

  • Pick your “00:00 activity” — something you’re starting, committing to, or fully diving into. It can be listening to music, working out, journaling, coding, anything that matters to you.
  • Use the trending audio: Even In Arcadia by Sleep Token.
  • Record a short, visually quiet clip of you starting the activity. It should feel personal and focused.
  • Edit the video so that it starts at 00:00 on the platform’s video timer. This is key — it’s the visual hook of the trend.
  • Add text overlay like:
    • "Since the clock hit 00:00..."
    • "If you need me, I’ll be here for the next month."
    • "Don’t talk to me, I’m busy listening to Even In Arcadia."
  • Keep your caption simple or relatable. Use hashtags like #eveninarcadia #0000 #sleeptoken #focusmode #newbeginning

When it works best (and why)

This trend hits hardest when it’s honest and moody — and the viewer *feels* what you’re feeling.

  • Your video starts exactly at 00:00 on the player.
  • The music matches the mood — intense, emotional, cinematic.
  • Your text is short and punchy, and appears clearly on screen.
  • The action is simple but symbolic — putting on headphones, lifting a pen, or just lying in silence.

When it doesn’t work (and why)

Here are some things to avoid that make the trend lose its power:

  • The video doesn’t start at the 00:00 timestamp — the visual cue is lost.
  • The activity doesn’t feel serious or real — viewers can sense if it’s not genuine.
  • Your text is too long or appears too late — it needs to hook early.
  • The sound doesn’t match or isn’t the trending version — use the platform’s trending clip if possible.
  • You over-explain — mystery is part of the charm. Let viewers wonder what you’re doing.

More examples

@gabbyycore just.. wow. @Sleep Token #sleeptoken #vessel #eveninarcadia #fyp #gabbyycore ♬ Even In Arcadia - Sleep Token
@zeuslifts01 JUST…. WOW…. @Sleep Token ♬ Even In Arcadia - Sleep Token
@giuliamassura Mais um álbum incrível… #sleeptoken #eveninarcadia #sleeptokenworship #sleeptokenvessel #newalbum ♬ Even In Arcadia - Sleep Token
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