Weyes Blood - Picture Me Better (Live at The Current)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ส.ค. 2024
  • Visuals serve an important role in Natalie Mering's artistic vision, and her early fascination with the sweeping orchestrals of film scores influenced her writing early on in her career, so much so that Mering admits her family thought her early work sounded like a horror-movie soundtrack. "Picture Me Better" is on Weyes Blood's album #TitanicRising on #Subpop records.
    Personnel:
    Natalie Mering, vocals, keys, guitars
    Walt McClements, piano
    Eliana Athayde, bass

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  • @gabrielledennis549
    @gabrielledennis549 3 ปีที่แล้ว +208

    So I’m listening to this song minutes after I turned 18 and graduated, milestones that I thought I’d never reach. I never thought that I’d even make it to 16; I used to be so s*icidal. But then I finally started gaining the courage to love myself, and, thank God, that got me to where I am today. Sure, I still have down days, but I’m happier that I’ve ever been, and I’m going to college on a full-ride to become a wildlife biologist. I dedicate this song to my younger self

    • @rznyamr
      @rznyamr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You don't understand how much reading this comment gives me joy--and hope. Best of luck to you, Gabrielle!

    • @matheus131313ify
      @matheus131313ify 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ok, i cried lots reading this 🥺

    • @sadelquintero381
      @sadelquintero381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sending love to you 💕

    • @tamtamvv3201
      @tamtamvv3201 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What a noble life 🙏🏽 we’re grateful for your choice of advocacy, you’re impactful 💥

    • @davi595960
      @davi595960 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hope you’re doing well :)

  • @guighs6477
    @guighs6477 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    "We finally found a winter for your sweater"
    After that i just laid down and cried

  • @deadbird1229
    @deadbird1229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    A gorgeous, heart-wrenching tune. She said she wrote this about her friend who committed suicide.

    • @carlscott5447
      @carlscott5447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Do you recall the interview?

    • @lemons1986
      @lemons1986 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      RIP Sam Mehran

    • @user-ew9ur7td1y
      @user-ew9ur7td1y 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@carlscott5447 she told the crowd at a show I went to earlier this year

    • @ilikematches2
      @ilikematches2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      wow, very insightful. I had grafted my own meaning that was much less painful.

    • @Anubisdream1
      @Anubisdream1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      In the clip where she mentioned this. I believe she said that she originally wrote it for herself. But after he died she realized it was for him. So more of a posthumous dedication.

  • @MrPanacea999
    @MrPanacea999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    The naked devastation of the line "...there's no point anymore" is heart breaking.

  • @andreferreira3589
    @andreferreira3589 4 ปีที่แล้ว +87

    one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard

  • @josiahwong3934
    @josiahwong3934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    her vibrato is perfect

  • @michaelfrew1824
    @michaelfrew1824 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just discovered this beautiful performance. I'm crying.

  • @mohammadaloraifi7718
    @mohammadaloraifi7718 5 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    The chord progression is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @trstuvwxyz
    @trstuvwxyz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    she's never sounded more beautiful and perfect while singing this song

  • @nonpolygon
    @nonpolygon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    best singer of her generation

    • @rafaeljesus8076
      @rafaeljesus8076 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      along with angel olsen and jessica pratt

    • @gushingcloud303
      @gushingcloud303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      This album is perfect, unbelievable how each song says so much and goes so deep. She’s truly tapped into something big and her talent in singing, songwriting, lyrics, and production, is kinda unparalleled. I think it will go down as a true classic (whatever that word means to whoever) if the word holds up. If the world crumbles (as some of her lyrics prophesize in a sense) then maybe no music will last. But for now it’s very healing to listen to these songs, they get even better with age.

    • @Max-fb5bm
      @Max-fb5bm 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@rafaeljesus8076I would add Sharon Van Etten too.

  • @muchachojosdepapel
    @muchachojosdepapel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    honestly thinking about this song makes me sad but at the same time very relieved, knowing that I have to grow, that I have to continue, that I have to live, terrifies me.

  • @mikewilliams53
    @mikewilliams53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    The bass player is also a great singer!

    • @dencairns2228
      @dencairns2228 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mike Williams she is indeed!

    • @diegomazon1518
      @diegomazon1518 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      On point, she is fantastic

  • @kevin50491
    @kevin50491 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    She’s amazingly talented, i get chills every time i hear her voice

  • @terrestrialcelestial
    @terrestrialcelestial 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Her voice is everything real.

  • @CesarSaezMusic
    @CesarSaezMusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Been listening to this album a lot. The chord, progression along with vocal melody are simply mesmerizing

  • @RMwalktroughs
    @RMwalktroughs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    [Verse 1]
    Picture me better
    I finally found the time to write you this letter
    To the stars and moon for you
    And it's coming back soon
    Don't need no money when you're around
    And you're making me act funny
    Can't help to smile with those eyes that shine
    Only, if only you could see
    [Chorus]
    You got it all in spades
    Got a lot of dreams and songs to say
    Hearts to break
    Waiting for the call from beyond
    Waiting for something with meaning
    To come through soon
    [Verse 2]
    Picture us better
    We finally found a winter for your sweater
    Got a brand new big suit of armour
    It's tough, since you left I've grown so much
    If I could have seen you just once more
    Tell you how much you're adored
    There's no point anymore
    [Chorus]
    Waiting for the call from beyond
    Waiting for something with meaning
    To come through soon

  • @jadenwaz9585
    @jadenwaz9585 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    one of the most beautiful songs i’ve ever heard

  • @keithkrone77
    @keithkrone77 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ll just lay here in the corner and sob. So gorgeous.

  • @sebastian4451
    @sebastian4451 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this song hugs my heart

  • @br0kenbells
    @br0kenbells 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Her show in St. Paul was quite the experience. This song and Wild Time are my favorite!

  • @simoskywatcher
    @simoskywatcher 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I am in total awe of this outstanding performance: she sang it so well. I so love this beautiful and delicate tune.

  • @littleminismall5920
    @littleminismall5920 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This song is my favorite song in this album,the more you listening,the more you feel classic❤

  • @Chungus67
    @Chungus67 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Oh, her voice is so in tune with the guitar, loving it!

  • @abebautista2972
    @abebautista2972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I absolutely love this song, so beautiful. Natalie is very talented and I look forward to seeing Weyes Blood live in August

    • @thecurrent
      @thecurrent  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you found this version! Enjoy the show in August.

  • @selvanegrra
    @selvanegrra 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This breaks my soul in the best way possible =')

  • @physicsman6654
    @physicsman6654 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    its 2024 i love this song till now ❤❤❤

  • @orlandorodriguez4342
    @orlandorodriguez4342 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I loved her voice good song

  • @oldchicken2
    @oldchicken2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She’s so beautiful it’s heartbreaking.

  • @user-ev1io2hj4w
    @user-ev1io2hj4w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    i played this song on my wedding day 2 weeks ago

    • @fcabezas
      @fcabezas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I really like you gave a different meaning to this beautiful song.
      The original inspiration is so sad.

  • @alexissalazarrodriguez6588
    @alexissalazarrodriguez6588 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    pure magic

  • @JuanSSRi
    @JuanSSRi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful voice and beautiful song

  • @goodreason6462
    @goodreason6462 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is a straight lullaby - s'gooooood

  • @nyeonweb
    @nyeonweb 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    now im crying thank you

  • @tastycarrot7957
    @tastycarrot7957 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love her voice ♡

  • @caramelldansen.
    @caramelldansen. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love you weyes blood

  • @ishitagupta7768
    @ishitagupta7768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This hits different!!!!

  • @melaniecontreras4794
    @melaniecontreras4794 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Your voice has a carpenters vibe. I’m happy I discovered you guys❤

  • @vinibazilio4657
    @vinibazilio4657 ปีที่แล้ว

    knowing that this song was made for her friend that k*ll himself makes this even sadder.. but it's beautiful.

  • @repdoparin
    @repdoparin 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    eu sempre penso em morrissey cantando este tema

  • @edinaldoabreudacosta3741
    @edinaldoabreudacosta3741 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Coisa linda! ❤❤🇧🇷

  • @kimmouse2719
    @kimmouse2719 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fucking beautiful.

  • @drhall343
    @drhall343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gram Parsons is crying. 💓

  • @iru94
    @iru94 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    love ittttttttttttttttttttttttt

  • @andycibc
    @andycibc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The opening line always makes me think of Dionne Warwick's Don't Make Me Over

  • @manfrombritain6816
    @manfrombritain6816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It sounds so 1940s in the choice of chords

    • @caladbolg777
      @caladbolg777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree. I heard more of the 50s in there because Elvis had a song or two that had very similar sad swells mixed like this song. But yeah this is definitely an homage to music of around that time.

  • @thomasredxjackson6906
    @thomasredxjackson6906 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love her🤓❌™

  • @KenSwiatek
    @KenSwiatek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Natalie: What year is your beautiful Guild D-35 guitar? 1969?

  • @NotJakeSmith
    @NotJakeSmith 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    @macaaan Aku merindukan seorang teman baik suatu hari nanti di pintu lain.🐅🐻

  • @kassandraayalasongs
    @kassandraayalasongs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She’s got Jennifer Warnes tone of voice

  • @tomjackson6532
    @tomjackson6532 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sad🕊

  • @bbbppp5066
    @bbbppp5066 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    JAJA WEYES

  • @user-yn9es5rg8i
    @user-yn9es5rg8i 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    행복하다

  • @sergiocollado2788
    @sergiocollado2788 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤️🎶

  • @TuhanRock
    @TuhanRock 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Only 2 songs? :(

    • @KlooKloo
      @KlooKloo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      She played _Something To Believe_ as well, but they haven't posted video. Here's the audio: www.thecurrent.org/feature/2019/05/21/weyes-blood-performs-in-the-current-studio

  • @wyattguthrie823
    @wyattguthrie823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love u

  • @ABrookeByTheTree
    @ABrookeByTheTree 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @eclipselio
    @eclipselio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

  • @zoñani
    @zoñani ปีที่แล้ว

    t'is my funeral song

  • @puchaczzpuszczy
    @puchaczzpuszczy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Styl podobny do Joan Baez.

  • @owenwilsonsanchez6546
    @owenwilsonsanchez6546 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great voice but her music is boring..i like Caroline Polachek.