NOVELISTS - Okapi ( LIVE + Gospel Version )

A performance by Camille Contreras
Music written, produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by NOVELISTS
Produced and directed by NOVELISTS & Seppe Germaux
Filmed & Color graded by Seppe Germaux
Location manager : Pierre Contreras
Dancer : Théa Rodgold
MUA for Camille : Garance Murru
Nail artist for Camille : Laetitia Prunet "La griffe"
Flower Crown : Anaïs Djemila Khaiat
Gospel : Cassandra Drané-Reyno , Michaelle Pamphile, Laura Nanou, Olyza Zamati, Arnauld Aglaé, directed by Jean-Marc Reyno. Recorded by Eric Filet
Thank you to Jeannine & Jean-Pierre Contreras, Transpalux Marseille, Hervé & Virginie Geoffro
Stream : novelistsfr.lnk.to/okapi
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Longing for the end
Can’t play pretend
When you’re all alone in a crowded room
Wounded on the road
Left in the cold
When will I see through the light
Wounded on the road
Left in the cold
When will I see through the light
You’re at the start of the end,
Feels like you've done it all
To stay away from these demons you battle,
All alone x3
I know it's hard to forget the pain, and leave it all
So let go of your fears,
You’re not alone,
I’m right here.
And I will tell you to hold my hand, cause together we could stand.
You’re at the start of the end, feels like you’ve done it all
And though you try to pretend, to fit in on your own
I know it’s hard to forget the pain, and leave it all
So let go of your fears,
You’re not alone,
I’m right here.
And I will tell you to hold my hand, cause together we could stand.

[@Novelists]

Hey guys! Sorry we didn't make it to the premiere, would have loved to have your guys reactions live but we're on tour in the US right now.

[@NZAlex1987]

You have to really appreciate that this band writes, mixes and masters their own music to create these incredible and unique sounding compositions. These levels of technicality in their writing, playing, singing, and the overall 'feel' to their music in my opinion is a rare commodity in the music industry today. They're absolutely killing it!!

[@octaviogallo8513]

I don't understand why they didn't add this direct version to the EP, it sounds much better with the gospel vocals.

[@daviceia4487]

Fantastic! Camille has a beautiful voice! NOVELISTS COME TO BRAZIL! 🇧🇷

[@EvilDuckiesFR]

Version gospel for studio plz

[@kelso2468]

Saw them in Atlanta with ERRA and they should NOT have been an opening band, it was one of the best live performances I’ve ever seen. I will forever support this talented group of people!!

[@ReprogrammedToHate]

The amount of creativity Camille has brought into the band is astonishing, that is what the band was lacking for so long: identity.

[@Deletirium]

Novelists are the definition of talent. I love this band so much. Can't believe it took me this long to run across their music. Metalcore, folk rock, alternative, they somehow manage to make it all sound so damn good together.

[@kennethavegno8415]

Put this version on Spotify, that ending is absolutely amazing.

[@neonclubmx]

im a simple man, i see novelist and i clicked but i see camille and im in love

[@wd7476]

We vote this the best video and song of 2024!

[@blackmamba5659]

3:58

[@herpderp66]

I am 40 years old. I have been suicidal since 14 years old. I never acted on it because I did not want to hurt my parents. I then had kids. I couldn't leave them either. So I have stayed. Now, my parents are dead and my kids are adults. I can finally go. I know they will be ok. I have been battling this for a few years now. I'm just so tired of fighting it.

[@eduardodelosangeles2974]

Would like to hear this version on other streaming platforms! Please!??? This is sooooo cool!!!

[@xRawrusx]

Those first few seconds of Camille singing in her lower register was the instant hook in this song for me. Beautifully haunting, melancholic, somber, and so full of hope all at once. Another amazing song Camille and Novelists!

[@ga_s6]

this girl plus this guitarrist... amazing ! realy!

[@Vixfor_]

Her voice is absolutely amazing, i'm so happy the band is getting better and better. Keep going!

[@statusnone420]

This song is absolutely beautiful. Perfect for a man like me with a beautiful wife who literally saved my soul. The power of a woman’s words can change your life. Thanks for such an incredible song!

[@vat_1989]

The metal giants from France are amazing and unique. Excellent musicianship

[@slowkingghandi5412]

She keeps winning me over, just a whole new dynamic the band needed