This album is a cultural moment, and I hope she receives every accolade. My 21st Century Blues covers so many topics, and then this song comes in, and amplifies the rest of the album. A masterpiece that will be remembered for years.
„Classist,sexist,racist,ableist,fascist,ageist, homophobic, country leaders fckd our futures and they think we haven’t noticed“ literally my favourite line of the whole song
Easily one of the most original songs production wise I've heard in a hot minute....I've been FERVENTLY waiting for RAYE's debut and I'm just so happy it did not disappoint. Her lyricism is top notch I can't even point to a singular lyric cuz this song has so many😭
I never thought that an artist could top Michael Jackson's earth song. But this song just might be up there with Michael's song. We HAVE to do something. This generation needs to wake UP!
I'm blasting your album on speakers and the sound effects really add tension on the whole song especially the last part, I'm just scared right now dang.
Girlie girl I remember somebody sent me a link to ur first song. Now I indulge your art. You are the purest form of it. Love you big time and looking forward to everything you do. Kisses and hugs from me ❤
Environmental Anxiety by RAYE How did you ever think How did you ever think it wasn't bound to happen? You poison the waterfalls Set fire to our rivers of hope The end of us all Well, it was always bound to happen To happen Come on, kids, it's time to vote Boris Johnson's sniffing coke All the children are depressed Not the future we had hoped Little girls aren't safe at home She's scrolling up and down her phone She hates her life, she hates herself And she's 12 years old These socials apps are now our gods Since dopamine from likes and shares Then we find peace from drugs and sex and prescription anxiety meds Sweep the truth under the rug Feed us plastic GMO crops We don't need self motivation Robots will take all our jobs How did we ever think How did we ever think it wasn't bound to happen? We poisoned the waterfalls And set fires to our rivers of hope We're all gonna die, what do we do before it happens? It happens You turn a blind eye when the drunk man falls Did you ever think why is the drunk man drunk? A system failed, two kids in jail And the rich get rich and the rest get sunk Classist, sexist, racist, ableist, fascist, ageist, homophobic Country leaders fucked our futures and they think we haven't noticed Forests burning, oil spills, melting ice and methane gas Toxic waste and plastic fish, we're digging holes to hide our trash Unity reeks in all our songs but we drew borders across our lands A thousand years we been at war When the planet is dead we will all hold hands How did we ever think How did we ever think it wasn't bound to happen? We poisoned the waterfalls And set fires to our rivers of hope We're all gonna die, what do we do before it happens? It happens Attention citizens Please evacuate the country in an orderly fashion And leave behind any personal belongings, um, that you don't need, ha ha
Such an important and powerful song, thank you for putting something like this out there. I'll admit I only discovered your work a few weeks ago and although some of it isn't my usual genre, the range of styles and overwhelming talent across all of your work is obvious! Amazing stuff:)
While I don't agree with everything she said in this song, but I'd like to appreciate her talent. The way she tells stories, The way she sings, And how her songs actually make sense. We need more Raye's out there. So good job on your number 1 spot Raye!
WOW. I absolutely love this. Me and other people I know feel about the planet and political leadership right now exactly what these lyrics describe (also the punt at boris is ❤🔥). Thank you for being a voice for us young people!
Is no one gonna talk about how this is actually what is happening right now? People born in the past thought we would have flying cars but now we have stupid words like “sigma” “skibiti” “gyatt” and I guess Ohio is a place where you get kidnapped.
I've been searching for artist who is honest and is aware of what is going on in the earth
Same. This song is so in touch. I just did a quick search around and can't find another big artist singing about this subject matter.
Ruel talked about it lol in a song so did renforshort
Feels like summer - childish Gambino
It was one of the top ones in it's days
Go for independent artists
@@dudette7681 yep
She's making a riot by just releasing a song, genius.
This album is a cultural moment, and I hope she receives every accolade. My 21st Century Blues covers so many topics, and then this song comes in, and amplifies the rest of the album. A masterpiece that will be remembered for years.
Well said 🙌
I see a Grammy in the making!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 well said friend
She’s definitely leaving a mark on the industry with diversity and uniqueness RAYE more people where gonna be able to get to your ART🤍☁️🫧🪽
„Classist,sexist,racist,ableist,fascist,ageist, homophobic, country leaders fckd our futures and they think we haven’t noticed“ literally my favourite line of the whole song
We're all witnessing something truly special. RAYE your music is fckn AMAZINGGG!!!😭🫶🏾
Damn, she enunciated all society issues in one song I freaking love the sound effects I can feel the anxiety through that song !
I feel you.
Easily one of the most original songs production wise I've heard in a hot minute....I've been FERVENTLY waiting for RAYE's debut and I'm just so happy it did not disappoint. Her lyricism is top notch I can't even point to a singular lyric cuz this song has so many😭
Not taking anything away from Raye for this beautiful track. But it’s not original - clearly influenced by Bon Iver’s 22 A Million. Check it out!
@@jamesr6562 nothing wrong with taking inspiration.
i discovered her by escapism song now she is one of my favorite artist .
That speed....she carried the beat😍😍😍😍😍
Yahs I feel like this could be a sister to Purge The Poision by Marina. Love these kind of well written environmentally conscious bops 😍
EVERYONE PLEASE DROP A LIKE ON THIS ENTIRE ALBUM, EVERY SONG, DON'T FORGET TO GIVE A LIKE ON EVERY SONG IT REALLY HELPS RAYE.
this is hell of a fantastic album
Wow! What a great song RAYE.
what a great powerful album,so proud of u Raye!! YOU DID IT
such an important message on a great song, at least i hope i will be able to make the ones i love happy before it is too late for everyone😪
I don’t why but this one brings so much Lily Allen’s vibes 💛
I see what you mean!!
Yessssss! I couldn’t put my finger on it but that’s exactly it!
lily sang in semi talking with her accent, as well as raye here. so i understand..
This is my favorite track on the album. ❤️🔥😭
Wow, a songwriting genius!
🖤 can’t explain how proud i am
The talent level and pure dedication of these newer artists is absolutely amazing and a serious breath of fresh air
Love the style, sick album!
How is she so god damn good? I'm in love with her music
This Song, this Album,... straight to the heart. Such a Masterpiece. Thank you Raye 🙏
I never thought that an artist could top Michael Jackson's earth song. But this song just might be up there with Michael's song. We HAVE to do something. This generation needs to wake UP!
I love this entire album raye is just pure gold
As a 12 year old this is 100% accurate and it’s very meaningful
This deserves way more attention
Human condition In three minutes - Insanely underrated
Amo amo amo amo
I'm blasting your album on speakers and the sound effects really add tension on the whole song especially the last part, I'm just scared right now dang.
Absolutely fantastic!
Spoke so much about the world through one song
I absolutely love RAYE.
THIS SONG IS ON POINT!!!
I think this is my favourite! What a message ❤
This song is an important part of our history
mine away 💫
Powerful
Fantastic album, songs and lyrics. So underrated.
This song probably got the best visualizer compared to the other tracks
Girlie girl I remember somebody sent me a link to ur first song. Now I indulge your art. You are the purest form of it. Love you big time and looking forward to everything you do. Kisses and hugs from me ❤
this is why we love raye ❤
Oh this is so clever! The background sound is sending my anxiety into overload! I am really liking Raye :D
Environmental Anxiety by RAYE
How did you ever think
How did you ever think it wasn't bound to happen?
You poison the waterfalls
Set fire to our rivers of hope
The end of us all
Well, it was always bound to happen
To happen
Come on, kids, it's time to vote
Boris Johnson's sniffing coke
All the children are depressed
Not the future we had hoped
Little girls aren't safe at home
She's scrolling up and down her phone
She hates her life, she hates herself
And she's 12 years old
These socials apps are now our gods
Since dopamine from likes and shares
Then we find peace from drugs and sex and prescription anxiety meds
Sweep the truth under the rug
Feed us plastic GMO crops
We don't need self motivation
Robots will take all our jobs
How did we ever think
How did we ever think it wasn't bound to happen?
We poisoned the waterfalls
And set fires to our rivers of hope
We're all gonna die, what do we do before it happens?
It happens
You turn a blind eye when the drunk man falls
Did you ever think why is the drunk man drunk?
A system failed, two kids in jail
And the rich get rich and the rest get sunk
Classist, sexist, racist, ableist, fascist, ageist, homophobic
Country leaders fucked our futures and they think we haven't noticed
Forests burning, oil spills, melting ice and methane gas
Toxic waste and plastic fish, we're digging holes to hide our trash
Unity reeks in all our songs but we drew borders across our lands
A thousand years we been at war
When the planet is dead we will all hold hands
How did we ever think
How did we ever think it wasn't bound to happen?
We poisoned the waterfalls
And set fires to our rivers of hope
We're all gonna die, what do we do before it happens?
It happens
Attention citizens
Please evacuate the country in an orderly fashion
And leave behind any personal belongings, um, that you don't need, ha ha
Such an important and powerful song, thank you for putting something like this out there. I'll admit I only discovered your work a few weeks ago and although some of it isn't my usual genre, the range of styles and overwhelming talent across all of your work is obvious! Amazing stuff:)
this song won my heart...
Blunt AF!! Love it! 117% Miles of Class doll! Keep going! Love from Canada 🇨🇦 ❤
UNDERRATED MASTERPIECE
1:52 the vibe
The beginning of the song and the chorus is totally inspired by Bon Iver's 22 (over soon). Super cool!
Omg…. This was my immediate favorite on my first listen through.. This song will undoubtedly be a timeless hit
the production is insane
this issss on repeat!!!! spotify wrapped let’s gooooo 💗
The art is amazing 🤍
Best song out there in a minute !
GENIUS!!!
Maravilhosa, obra de arte.
Wow❤❤❤
I swear the high-pitched voice loop in the background sounds like Crazy Frog.
Probably my favourite song on the album❤️
It's not just society, it's a manifesto for a bright loving future for the entire planet and everything on it.
i stg she is the best artist i have seen in a very long time
Everything about RAYE is real AF!
Your such a powerful women. Absolutely Love your new album ❤
RAYE thank you for this!!! 😇
Beautiful...straight forward!!!!!!!!!!!!
While I don't agree with everything she said in this song, but I'd like to appreciate her talent. The way she tells stories, The way she sings, And how her songs actually make sense. We need more Raye's out there. So good job on your number 1 spot Raye!
I really like this song it means a lot 🫂😭💕
Man I'm in love
i hope this song explodes.
Amazing Track ❤, there’s lowkey a part in this song that I swear my phones ringing and it gets me all the time 😂 lol
thank you so deeply for getting it and putting this out, really incredible work
She is such an important artist
Nah cuz raye ate this album is fire 🔥🔥🔥I love it
Wow
OMG this is Soo deep ❤️💯
Mee again ❤❤❤
OM FING G. I've listened to it all nite . One ov the Best albums I've heard . And I ain't that young .
WOW. I absolutely love this. Me and other people I know feel about the planet and political leadership right now exactly what these lyrics describe (also the punt at boris is ❤🔥). Thank you for being a voice for us young people!
My favourite song from the album listened 25 times so far
proud of you my star, you are so gorgeous ♥️
just an underrated masterpiece
seriously best album i’ve ever heard
Raye es el gran descubrimiento musical de los últimos años.
A masterpiece tbh
Epic, every song is like a rare meal in a special event, wldve been better releasing 2 pieces at a time. 🙏
Very clever 🔥
that’s the album i needed
Is no one gonna talk about how this is actually what is happening right now?
People born in the past thought we would have flying cars but now we have stupid words like “sigma” “skibiti” “gyatt” and I guess Ohio is a place where you get kidnapped.
Crazy Frog at the background ☠️🥰
YESSSS QUEEEN!!! 😭❤️❤️❤️
This song reminds me of a Lily Allen type vibe lol
Spot on!!!
Ohhh what she came to slayyyyy 🔥
Royal albert hall is the best version listn to it
what a great song 🥹❤️🔥
Wow love it instantly & that's not me; music wise! 💕💕💞💞
i love u raye
진짜... 박살난다....💮🦀♨️ i love u ❤
New music on my birthday😩❤️❤️
Oh yes, Raye... karl marx's music teacher
Woaaaaaaaawwwww ❤️😶😭🙏