RAYE "Escapism." Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

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  • @CatmanMEOOOOW
    @CatmanMEOOOOW ปีที่แล้ว +7805

    She gave us a full song not a quick money grab. She has a chorus, a hook and bridge. She knows her music

    • @great10toes40
      @great10toes40 ปีที่แล้ว +147

      Exactly I'm tired of 2min songs which clearly had 2 seconds dedicated by overworked and underpaid songwriters

    • @NosajKnows
      @NosajKnows ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Facts

    • @johnkimani5012
      @johnkimani5012 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Indeed

    • @3BeatsProd
      @3BeatsProd ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I mean tbf she started as a songwriter in the industry, it was a matter of time

    • @C1-wz9jj
      @C1-wz9jj 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@great10toes40Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice do that when they’re together lol

  • @tomsteel5267
    @tomsteel5267 ปีที่แล้ว +10864

    her vocals are incredible

    • @awesomethings6124
      @awesomethings6124 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Yeah. Singers and famous all have great voices that's why they are famous

    • @KCoyoteXD
      @KCoyoteXD ปีที่แล้ว +58

      ​@@awesomethings6124 But unlike most artists she doesn't need auto tune

    • @Magnetar_Haunt
      @Magnetar_Haunt ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@KCoyoteXD I love Raye, but also it's hyperbolic how much people claim most artists need auto tune. It's just not true, but the ones who need it are more memorable for being bad/someone not understanding how they're in the position they are.

    • @T1MEXII
      @T1MEXII ปีที่แล้ว +4

      ​@@Zzzzz56260so true, apart from Olive Tree 😂

    • @B4shXp
      @B4shXp ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is my music ok??

  • @bebeenderson7863
    @bebeenderson7863 ปีที่แล้ว +6728

    The storytelling, the imagery and the pacing of the song does really make it feel like a movie.

    • @whosthatchick5150
      @whosthatchick5150 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Perfect description

    • @MxSae
      @MxSae 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Fr

  • @fazobel7172
    @fazobel7172 ปีที่แล้ว +13726

    She reminded me of Amy Winehouse. I’m glad she’s got over that phase of her life and make such awesome music!

    • @cooooocooo
      @cooooocooo ปีที่แล้ว +76

      omg yess!!

    • @daniellequeen1651
      @daniellequeen1651 ปีที่แล้ว +69

      OMG I said the same exact thing

    • @kaydee7634
      @kaydee7634 ปีที่แล้ว +98

      I immediately Said Amy Winehouse Vibes❤❤❤

    • @jordangraff3118
      @jordangraff3118 ปีที่แล้ว +81

      They went to the same music school!

    • @itsrollerbish
      @itsrollerbish ปีที่แล้ว +127

      she even said that she loves Amy Winehouse and Back to Black was one of the best songs ever written.

  • @AnaLuiza-nx2id
    @AnaLuiza-nx2id ปีที่แล้ว +6410

    She's not just a one hit wonder, the whole album is amazing

    • @queenofthenight3518
      @queenofthenight3518 ปีที่แล้ว +136

      She had multiple hits before this album; You don’t know me; Secrets; Ferrari Horses, Love me again; BED and more

    • @smilealwaysnatasha3423
      @smilealwaysnatasha3423 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@queenofthenight3518 she wrote Bigger for Beyonce

    • @sourabhbohra1716
      @sourabhbohra1716 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      One hit wonder doesn't mean him/her music is bad

    • @SkippyMC
      @SkippyMC ปีที่แล้ว +7

      that’s not even what one hit wonder means

    • @fruitflyhunter
      @fruitflyhunter ปีที่แล้ว +4

      not what it means...

  • @genessacampean
    @genessacampean ปีที่แล้ว +4695

    I knew this song had an interesting story so I'm glad Raye finally has the opportunity to speak up about her traumas. She's truly so talented and inspirational!

  • @charlesdowell1229
    @charlesdowell1229 ปีที่แล้ว +3233

    I cant wait for her to perform Oscar winning tears live

    • @itsfaith1403
      @itsfaith1403 ปีที่แล้ว +41

      She did already with the BBC orchestra

    • @tweetypieplansandreads
      @tweetypieplansandreads ปีที่แล้ว +26

      It’s beautiful! And it’s her opener 🔥
      Her entire concert is such a vibe! One of the best concerts I’ve ever been to.

    • @charlesdowell1229
      @charlesdowell1229 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@itsfaith1403 ❤️🙏one second……… running to find the performance

    • @ctrlfetti
      @ctrlfetti ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@charlesdowell1229 for some reason the bbc orchestra performance got taken down but there are other live videos of her at concerts

    • @R00mpMannen
      @R00mpMannen ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's sounds so cool. I'll be in Copenhagen in November! 😀

  • @melsyoutube
    @melsyoutube ปีที่แล้ว +1953

    escapism deserves a nomination for song of the year at next year’s grammys. such a well written piece of work. i hope M21CB gets a nomination for best dance or pop vocal album too!

    • @tokyobabei512
      @tokyobabei512 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      yessss

    • @nicolebrown5987
      @nicolebrown5987 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yes

    • @user-hz4zq6vs3l
      @user-hz4zq6vs3l ปีที่แล้ว +6

      sadly it didn’t

    • @matchasox
      @matchasox 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      she did get over 5 awards from the brit awards though which is amazing and 101% deserved

  • @Lukitoscat
    @Lukitoscat ปีที่แล้ว +1700

    her voice is so perfect

  • @Natalia-dp2gh
    @Natalia-dp2gh ปีที่แล้ว +611

    The way she’s passionate about her songs.. she looks so proud of herself as she should be

  • @stopurmakingmeblush9586
    @stopurmakingmeblush9586 ปีที่แล้ว +936

    Her entire album gave me such Amy Winehouse and Lauryn Hill vibes and I am absolutely enthralled! The musicality is just next level; the lyrics and how she plays with words to paint such vivid imagery is seriously top-tier. I sometimes pause on tracks that seem too much to handle in terms of its visual because I get taken aback by how vulnerable she has made herself in this album. This makes "My 21st Century Blues" hard to listen to. But this also makes it such an amazing album. I can't rate it enough; it's SO GOOD!

    • @Overyvonne
      @Overyvonne ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Where exactly are the lauryn hill vibes ?

    • @stopurmakingmeblush9586
      @stopurmakingmeblush9586 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@Overyvonne R&B, melodic rapping, emotional verses-these are all Lauryn Hill trademarks. Her album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, was celebrated for its deeply personal songs. Raye doesn't sound like Lauryn Hill, of course. Anyone who says that would be dumb. But her technique and style in singing and writing verses are within Lauryn Hill's lane.

    • @Overyvonne
      @Overyvonne ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@stopurmakingmeblush9586 thanks for clarifying because I thought so. Writing style and song format could definitely be compared

    • @dyingunfinished
      @dyingunfinished ปีที่แล้ว +1

      theres absolutely no lauryn hill vibes LMFQOAO maybe amy winehouse yes

    • @missbimbeaux
      @missbimbeaux ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@dyingunfinished nah theyre right with their references esp the miseducation.

  • @user-gm2pu1qq4w
    @user-gm2pu1qq4w ปีที่แล้ว +663

    At 1:56, I was sooo hoping it was “done decision”. That is a perfect breakup line, like that person doesn’t want you anymore and there is nothing you can do about it. Amazing lyrics overall!

    • @yutasnonexistentlines4904
      @yutasnonexistentlines4904 ปีที่แล้ว +56

      Yeahhh exactly and like it fits better too

    • @beautifulfaith52
      @beautifulfaith52 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      I like done decision too!!

    • @coffeeandcats8332
      @coffeeandcats8332 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I agree! I mean technically it is, they just put the lyric as dumb 😭😭

    • @squigglyco
      @squigglyco ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Nah it’s done decision Idc what nobody else says that better.

    • @sarah-lb6su
      @sarah-lb6su ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I kept singing done decision I was surprised when I found out it was actually dumb decision

  • @hxsana_7986
    @hxsana_7986 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    she reminds me of amy winehouse. the way she talks, her accent, how she describes each lyric, escapism itself, her wordplay. all of that. i wish her the best in her career and with her music

    • @katkakotianova
      @katkakotianova ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i thought the same thing omg

    • @DanAxl-x9d
      @DanAxl-x9d 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yes. Let's hope things don't go the same

  • @melll577
    @melll577 ปีที่แล้ว +3005

    She doesn’t need autotune,autotune needs her.
    Edit:tysm for the likes!!!

    • @melll577
      @melll577 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @raiyning you can’t escape them lmaooo😂

    • @D3V_Official
      @D3V_Official ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lmao what

    • @n.e999
      @n.e999 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      this kinda sounds like an insult tbh

    • @melll577
      @melll577 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@n.e999 it’s not an insult 😭

    • @Yuhdolg
      @Yuhdolg ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Auto tune needs ME 🔥🔥🔥

  • @iflyintheskywayuphi
    @iflyintheskywayuphi ปีที่แล้ว +331

    I looooooove how her accent comes through in her singing

    • @cauha12
      @cauha12 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Same its unique

    • @Illogical_Tales
      @Illogical_Tales ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Indeed

    • @Robyn2345
      @Robyn2345 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yeah it's quite easy if you just sing how you sing and not to pronounce words as american. Alot of people sing like this in the UK

  • @daisuke2795
    @daisuke2795 ปีที่แล้ว +626

    Been following her for the last 6 years, I’m so glad to see her grow up from where she came from to where she is and will be going. She’s been through so much even at her concerts she still cries, she deserves the best and everything that is coming. ❤

    • @IToraino
      @IToraino ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here

    • @rodo8665
      @rodo8665 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same here!

  • @curlyb9710
    @curlyb9710 ปีที่แล้ว +831

    I was messy in 2019 as well. This song hits close because I know exactly what all this feelings feel like. Amazing song, sad but also comforting in a way..

    • @ichaninorman3251
      @ichaninorman3251 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I was messy in 2019 as well!!

    • @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588
      @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Same here. This song made me pull over the first time I heard it.

    • @mintani19
      @mintani19 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m like 13 and why do I relate to this 💀 it’s like me at 1 am

    • @linnamilian
      @linnamilian ปีที่แล้ว +6

      RIP to 2019 🙏🏾

    • @becomingbrandnew2149
      @becomingbrandnew2149 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      2019 was definitely my messy year. This song actually describes exactly how my life was back then.

  • @EllaBoadu
    @EllaBoadu ปีที่แล้ว +232

    Escapism is such a tune I can’t even begin to explain how good it is. It’s so catchy and word play is incredible…

  • @ahiroll
    @ahiroll ปีที่แล้ว +450

    Wow found this song as I was going through a really tough time trying to cope w a bad breakup w substance abuse & I feel so seen. Absolutely adore her.

    • @m7trf07
      @m7trf07 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Hopefully you are now in a better place?

    • @ahiroll
      @ahiroll ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@m7trf07 I am!

  • @ConsensusX
    @ConsensusX ปีที่แล้ว +238

    Became a fan overnight because of this song. Super talented, with a great personality.

    • @ConsensusX
      @ConsensusX ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Also, she's real af.

    • @petabulmer3317
      @petabulmer3317 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too! I saw the video and I thought she was brilliant! New fan for sure!

  • @rentonpalma
    @rentonpalma ปีที่แล้ว +122

    She's a lyrical genius. Her whole album is amazing.

  • @m7trf07
    @m7trf07 ปีที่แล้ว +221

    Not anyone can make a song artistcaly like this and still make it a hit

  • @arthesios
    @arthesios ปีที่แล้ว +21

    She is super brave to be talking about something so personal and so stigmatized. She's telling us straight about her lowest moments. Nothing but love and admiration for her

  • @ZephyrAuraa
    @ZephyrAuraa ปีที่แล้ว +56

    You can tell she’s been through a lot, her album broke my heart. Especially since I saw her in Leigh Anne Pinnocks documentary & have been listening to her for years. I’m glad she’s doing well now 💖💖💖💖.

    • @ZephyrAuraa
      @ZephyrAuraa ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AnneLM20 yes they were talking about how hard it is to make it into the UK music industry as black woman and Raye was talking about how they didn't want to hear her do rnb so she was reduced to collaborating with EDM artists.

  • @LOV3CRAF7
    @LOV3CRAF7 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I'm a big fan of both Raye and Amy Winehouse and it never occurred to me that Raye would be the perfect person to play Amy in a film. Her singing has great range and her voice has some similarities to Amy's cadence..as well as some of her physical features, similar body language and mannerisms..it's crazy good 😮💕

  • @AA-qb7ni
    @AA-qb7ni ปีที่แล้ว +99

    So proud of Raye for how far she's come as an artist. This is her time!!!!

  • @AidaRivera
    @AidaRivera ปีที่แล้ว +72

    She’s so gifted. I don’t think people will realize till later but I see it.

  • @mikahist4155
    @mikahist4155 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Shes so authentic and truly unique with her jazzy voice. Love her!!!!!!!!!!
    Emi

  • @J33SS
    @J33SS ปีที่แล้ว +59

    i love how honest she is… i’m sure many people can relate when we going through it 😩

  • @monicagomides9981
    @monicagomides9981 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    She is so vulnerable and candid about her feelings in her songs. It is bold and impressive. And she's very talented and creative while doing it.

  • @Naababy2003
    @Naababy2003 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    her voice,looks,accent and everything is on point

  • @animexmusic5312
    @animexmusic5312 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    This is one of the best songs I’ve ever heard in my life.

  • @nakibsayyed4999
    @nakibsayyed4999 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    You gotta love her, the lyrics with her vocals are amazing.

  • @gailgilmor894
    @gailgilmor894 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    her trying not to smile while singing the lyrics is so precious

  • @BlueNovaBeats
    @BlueNovaBeats ปีที่แล้ว +87

    👨🏾‍🚀 Her talking voice is mesmerizing. I’ll sit and listen to her talk all day

  • @jamesflynn3146
    @jamesflynn3146 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    The lyrics hit so hard when they're explained in detail. Love you Raye ❤

  • @sxph_xe
    @sxph_xe ปีที่แล้ว +42

    This song is literally Genius

  • @gabbyl._diaz
    @gabbyl._diaz ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love her unique style the way she exaggerates her voice in the song her charisma blows me away

  • @Dramatello
    @Dramatello ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is one of them songs that feel like a whole unforgettable movie.
    It's just told with such passion to the message of the song, plus the incredible vocals of RAYE, plus lyrics are off the charts.
    Everything about this song is artistic and artful and I find it inspiring, today, in a time where it seems all music is just the same over and over again... you can still find gems in music and meaningful songs that are told in such a slick way. One of the best singles I've heared in a long long while!

  • @Shannonslittlebubble
    @Shannonslittlebubble ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yassssss. I stopped everything to watch this. I love Raye. Glad she's getting so much more recognition.

  • @tlabegomoswatupa793
    @tlabegomoswatupa793 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    She is a lyrical genius

  • @lissspara9868
    @lissspara9868 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Been listening to RAYE for years and years, and I’m so happy and proud of her for getting the recognition she deserves. Listening to this album, she just really reminds me of Amy Winehouse; her raw talent and her playfulness with her lyrics and beats on each record.. off the charts.

  • @hennib.9489
    @hennib.9489 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    her voice is so soothing

  • @alicynsenior4952
    @alicynsenior4952 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Ugh she’s gorgeous, her voice is so silky, and she has this bubbly personality though she’s been through so much

  • @amypowell3452
    @amypowell3452 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    About time Genius had another TALENTED, angelic, good-hearted woman on here. Full of soul, relatability- she’s an icon. A true artist.

  • @Owillowwally
    @Owillowwally ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love her hair, her dress , her accent and her vibe .
    Gorgeous

  • @shelley5449
    @shelley5449 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    She really speaks some wise words about recklessness. Can't say I've struggled in exactly the same ways but definitely some wise things that anyone in many situations can take away from what she said.

  • @jaybainbridge430
    @jaybainbridge430 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I’m glad the world is finally seeing her talent

  • @MattTF
    @MattTF ปีที่แล้ว +23

    “Back to my ways like 2019” That was fire 🔥

    • @myaduhart3370
      @myaduhart3370 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      FRRRRR

    • @kaylynkorir6823
      @kaylynkorir6823 ปีที่แล้ว

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    • @cauha12
      @cauha12 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fr

  • @user-es2xj7uv3w
    @user-es2xj7uv3w ปีที่แล้ว +16

    she's so charismatic, I love her!

  • @Angie_suv
    @Angie_suv ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A masterpiece.
    I’ve heard a song or two before the escapism, but kinda never made the connection. I’m blown away by her talent and I’m so happy that she gets recognition she deserves and I can’t wait to hear what else she’ll write ❤

  • @pj3132
    @pj3132 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I am forever grateful that I found Raye - She's art personified. So talented, beautiful and amazing. The world is lucky to have her!

  • @stantwitter8273
    @stantwitter8273 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    She is so down to earth.. love her even more now ❤

  • @ShanelWAYS
    @ShanelWAYS ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Her voice is everything. ❤️

  • @unfinschild
    @unfinschild ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I saw this on tiktok with someone saying she sounds horrible live, but i saw her on stage last week and i was shocked at how good she is. She gave me goosebumps. She has an incredible voice.

  • @VivSees
    @VivSees ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So relatable even to us older ones. Nothing new. This is the story of many generations. Same experiences, same places, different decades. She’s a brilliant story teller. Wow!

  • @vishalk9331
    @vishalk9331 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    shes soo real and not just with her music

  • @strawberrylipstickstateofmind
    @strawberrylipstickstateofmind ปีที่แล้ว +7

    im obsessed with the story telling aspect of this song

  • @whitneyw2698
    @whitneyw2698 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love hearing how intentional every lyric is. Great song/story writing.

  • @davinacox789
    @davinacox789 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Never heard of her until I saw her on SNL recently & omg I’m in love with her voice & how she did the arrangement is fire on escapism. I can’t play it loud enough & it’s on repeat ❤

  • @butterflytiffany
    @butterflytiffany ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love that she prayed to write a good song and thats exactly what happened right after

  • @kirstiehathaway-fairchild5271
    @kirstiehathaway-fairchild5271 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Her voice is stunning!

  • @plainpotatotay
    @plainpotatotay ปีที่แล้ว +31

    she's so lovable and talented. escapism along with her others are so so raw. love you raye!

  • @saxonmckenzie9260
    @saxonmckenzie9260 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Defo reminds me of Amy Winehouse. I heard it as Done decision but dumb is cool..I've had my eye on Raye for a while waiting for her to proper burst out and I feel like her time is here. I've heard about her hardships and Im happy for her to be getting the recognition she deserves

    • @inkeriananas
      @inkeriananas 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I mean it IS done decision, you heard correctly. Personally I much prefer it the way she originally meant it 😂

  • @josephbates6612
    @josephbates6612 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hearing this song on a main radio station had me screaming because she's been in my Top 5 since 2013 and she deserves every bit of this recognition ❤

  • @brookeedwards3908
    @brookeedwards3908 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This song has really heavy lyrics and you can feel the feelings through the song. When I sing this song it’s with so many feelings. This is an amazing song and I’m so happy that she got the chance to explain what the song means and what she went through!

  • @riziamoore2401
    @riziamoore2401 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The fact that it sounds like there's autotune is crazy, she's so good with her vocals, love her voice

  • @Julescasablancaslover911
    @Julescasablancaslover911 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    SHES GORGEOUS OMG

  • @chloejayde2867
    @chloejayde2867 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This brought me to tears, it does every time I hear the song, because I relate to every damn word, hits home so bad with the self destruction, substance abuse and dark feelings. I’m better now but my heart still holds a heavy place for all those nights, they haunt me man 😢

  • @LukeVanGeest
    @LukeVanGeest ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Music is definitely medicine my friend! Thanks for everything Raye. I’ll see you this summer!

  • @E_N_V_Y_777
    @E_N_V_Y_777 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Raye deserves this more than a lot of newer artists she’s sooo good ❤️

  • @Favour_Ntoimo
    @Favour_Ntoimo ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This song is literally a masterpiece

  • @ponponhada
    @ponponhada ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I've been listening to her for years & her "My 21st Century Blues" album is what I was just waiting for!! It's like a diary. Her diary. I am so grateful and so proud of her...! I love her way of portraying her feelings with the music & specially her voice. Overwhelmingly powerful, IT IS MADDDD

    • @MultilinguistGlobalFitBlessed
      @MultilinguistGlobalFitBlessed ปีที่แล้ว

      *ESPECIALLY… don’t forget the E

    • @ponponhada
      @ponponhada ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MultilinguistGlobalFitBlessed sorry I speak 4 languages ✌🏼🥹🙄

  •  ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just LOVE this song so much

  • @sfmmmo7599
    @sfmmmo7599 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    She's such a huge artist 👏👏👏

  • @Tiffanystellar
    @Tiffanystellar ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Her pen game is out of this world 🔥

  • @yaniquesmith7150
    @yaniquesmith7150 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This song is friggin perfection. The lyrics, the vocals, the production etc. Friggin perfect

  • @josephmorales5918
    @josephmorales5918 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is such the sweetest person you will meet. She has a beautiful soul and if you get a chance to see her in person do it !!

  • @GlassGirl88
    @GlassGirl88 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    im so glad she’s getting the recognition she deserves she is soooo talented and her voice is amazingggg and i love her so much and her album was AMAZING AHHH

  • @lucyteribustudencova2296
    @lucyteribustudencova2296 ปีที่แล้ว

    this song at some time saved my life and im so grateful for that. i felt like nobody would actually understand me and then raye came with this song and saved me. thank you girl.

  • @kingjordy3465
    @kingjordy3465 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    She just made me LOVE this song even MORE!!! ❤❤❤

  • @joebidenissus1975
    @joebidenissus1975 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    This song's vibe is something different

    • @cauha12
      @cauha12 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Fr

  • @rayestan_
    @rayestan_ ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'M STILL NOT OVER THIS VIDEO!!!! RAYE IS SUPER TALENTED!!!! BEEN A FAN FOR YEARS SO THIS MAKES ME VERY HAPPY!!!

  • @thebombshellmale
    @thebombshellmale ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Escapism is a modern masterpiece, love Raye ♥

  • @MP-mp3ne
    @MP-mp3ne ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She opened for sza and when I tell you her live vocals had me SHOOK

  • @Chief
    @Chief ปีที่แล้ว +6

    THIS MADE THE SONG EVEN BETTER like damn

  • @stephyoung1134
    @stephyoung1134 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I loveeee her, so genuine, so creative, expressive and talented! Wow. I loved this song, I didn’t know she was behind it until now & now I’m a fan of her too

  • @Kharmandaian
    @Kharmandaian ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Such a master piece❤

  • @felipegomes686
    @felipegomes686 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So glad this song was hit! We need more songs with an intro, a pre-chorus, a bridge and an outro making into the charts!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @StaceyStaser
    @StaceyStaser ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She’s a musical genius, so lucky to witness her mind and talent finally being seen

  • @FelixGato-ks1xy
    @FelixGato-ks1xy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Such an amazing artist! So glad Raye is good and so proud of her! She deserves all the flowers

  • @nidabrat
    @nidabrat ปีที่แล้ว +9

    i was waiting for thissss

  • @TheKennyPowers1
    @TheKennyPowers1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She’s amazing this song is easily one of my favorite 10 songs ever

  • @aniyadiane
    @aniyadiane ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Her voice 🥹

  • @DavelynnLopes
    @DavelynnLopes หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much RAYE for giving us this song ❤ love

  • @2wickie686
    @2wickie686 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The song is absolutely beautiful. I first heard it when I clicked on a recommended video. It happened to be the music video. The song 100% made me more suicidal than I already was at the time but oh well. It helped me feel the feelings I needed to. It's such a bombastic, fake-confident song that's ultimately really intimate and sad. Also I LOOOOVE how RAYE said what I was thinking the whole time, about the song being basically a movie in lyrical form! It really is!!! And I love it for that!!!! ♥♥♥ It truly tells a story from start to finish. It's VERY rare that a song latches onto me as hard as that. Thank you so much RAYE for making Escapism.!!!

    • @2wickie686
      @2wickie686 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Welp. It's been about a year and a half since I made this comment and I gotta say: I really wish I had prayed that I'd never have to relate to it. But now I do. So that's cool. The love of my life broke up with me a month ago because he's going through a mental health crisis and can't feel any love for me and wants to be alone. The man I was willing to walk on water for is gone, and I have absolutely nothing. I feel so broken and this song has yet again come back into my life to make my pain so much worse. But maybe it's supposed to.

  • @stephenq4106
    @stephenq4106 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So enjoyable to hear the process and context! The song is so cinematic already, this really added to it. Love her 🥲

  • @cristelmusic1925
    @cristelmusic1925 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My new favorite artist. So much talent and the raw vulnerability is 🔥

  • @laurynh.603
    @laurynh.603 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i’ve been so obsessed with this song! the production, the atmosphere it creates, her voice, the clever lyrics EVERYTHING

  • @rimkaba6634
    @rimkaba6634 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The way she talks, her accent is just ❤