Annie Clark has got to be one of the most brilliant musicians I've ever come across. Not to mention gorgeous! Her talent is so influential, you can see it just through the words of her listeners. It'd be an honour to ever meet a musician like her!
I actually met her in the festival Primavera Sound in Porto! She is amazing and sooooo niiiicee :D I was with my friends in the queue to have a written autograph by her and talked with her! She is fantastic!
I remember when I was in 6th grade and found this song and was instantly inspired to speak up for myself and walk away from the bullies which helped me realize that all the little people I surround myself with weren't the ones holding me down, I could always get up and leave.
She graduated from my high school in 2001. I graduated in 1997. Missed her by 4 years. What a thrill it would have been to walk the halls at the same time.
The lyrics to this song already made it clear but the visuals excellently lay bare the intricacies of human scrutiny and how people, especially artists, are raised to the top and then dismantled without any notice owing to an insincerely discerning audience. Also the human gaze can break one apart in multiple ways. What a powerful concept . It made me love the visuals even more. Pre- Masseduction St. Vincent videos truly stand out with their dissections of society.
I know the way that I interpreted this song is specific to me, but this song made me realize that I was in a horribly emotionally abusive relationship that was thereafter terminated and soon to be forgotten. Annie, you have saved me from myself. Thank you.
I stumbled accross St. Vincent last year when 'Birth in reverse' was playing on the radio, and this was the first follow up song I fell in LOVE with. Ive spent the last year literally only listening to st vincent. This is my 4 year olds favorite song lol
It's so lovely to see comments on every one of Annie's videos with meaningful interpretations of each song. It can be hard to find new music which provokes that type of response, rather than inane arguments or fangirling. Annie is a true artist.
Absolute fave St. Vincent song (with Black Rainbow 2nd). I don't find this video odd. Maybe she's interpreting being trapped inside a person she's not, and feeling constrained by what other people expect of her. A lot of us can relate to that in some aspect.
The narrator feels this anxiety that there’s always an audience around her, eyes on her and controlling her. Even though she is the main attraction, pretty and big and porcelain, she wants to break away from forcing herself to be that perfect cheerleader everybody expects her to be; not only looking and acting like one, but feeling like she is pouring all of herself into everybody else to feed her sense of inadequacy. She is constantly neglecting herself and her own emotions to try to be the mediator for everyone else. This song is her finally feeling fed up with putting herself in that position. She is tired of obligating herself to be everybody’s perfect little movie scene. When she escapes the hooks and her body started shattering, she caused a scene and put herself in a light that could be perceived as embarrassing by other people, but she no longer feels the need to be aware of this. The doll she pretended to be is finally broken. Reminds me of Nosedive from Black Mirror.
I thought most people interpreted this song the same way I did, but reading the comments, I couldn't find anyone who shared my 'take' on this song. So...without further adieu, here it is! In the first few lines she mentions, "I've had good times with some bad guys, I've told whole lies with a half smile, held your bare bones with my clothes on, I've thrown rocks then hid both my arms." Here, she's illustrating the selfish, destructive, individualistic, backhanded, (and kinda fun/callous?) attitude of contemporary society. Conversely, when she repeats the line: "I don't want to be a cheerleader anymore," she shows how she no longer wants to condone or passively support that kind of behavior a.k.a., she doesn't want to stand idly by and be a 'cheerleader' for all of the backwards negativity going on in the world. Instead, she wants to change/do something about it. That's my take anyway...
Yes yes yes. On top of this, i almost think, by showcasing herself as a piece of art that breaks as she tries to free herself from the show, that she is not actually this shallow caricature, its what others make of her. I see this as so so feminist, she's saying "i'm not what you're creating in your mind of me, i am not your piece of art to look at". Even as she's feeling and saying this, shes not actually sure what she can be if she is not this caricature, so a departure from it breaks her apart. Its a song of recognition of the phoenix as it bursts into flames. It will come back anew, it just doesnt know it yet.
And here I thought she just didn't like cheerleaders ;). Just saw her last night live at Baltimore arena opening for The Black Keys by the way. This was my favorite song.
BlackHoon i almost felt irritated at your comment, but after taking a quick look at your page, i see that "bitter" and "negative" is your go-to emotional response. I hope someone does something nice for you and you have a lovely day.
Her hell produced this... make no mistakes... were made... She's a queen. Brilliant! Some of her songs can be plastic, but when she shreds the guitar, my heart melts. Also, her production can be absolutely entrancing. I highly recomend all of "Strange Mercy"!
Around 2016, I was on a bus traveling to training for my career. I was a country person but I knew Annie because of a model named Cara. I listened to ALL of St. Vincent's albums at that time along the way to the destination. Those songs made the journe so special. And this song is the one I play on repeat the most.
Firstly, this song is truly beautiful. The vocals and composition is truly mesmerizing. And then you see the video and realize she is stunning. Then you realize the director has been a big part of the awesome “Atlanta” series.
She is one of the prettiest girls Ive ever clapped eyes on, absolutely flawless complexion, her eyes are beautiful. Brilliant song and video too, one very talented girl indeed
I love bands like ac/dc where they spend 5 minutes writing a 60 minute album.This is the best. You can tell they really like music, their listeners, and arent just after money for their next meth fix.
This song and its lyrics are so beautiful. I respect it so much and I think anyone who knows the cheerleader song by OMI needs to listen to this instead.
I'm here only bc of the video where she looks into the camera and says: "I love you. I love you. Shut up! You know that I love you." So I started to love her too.
I've been waited fiften years for a female musician who has songwriting and singing talent, whose lyrics are meaningul, who is a little bit creepy, and who is beautiful. Finally here she is. :)
Just watched that episode today :D liked the music so I searched it here :)) listened to digital witnesses before all this, rlly like it! Ps episode is 5x15!
Well done! Destroying your effigy (liberation) and self-destruction are compelling co-implicated. The hint of satisfaction in the last shot is the icing on the cake!
I'm not saying that my interpretation is absolute :) I think Annie writes her music in an open-ended way, so that others can adhere their own personal meaning to it. I think it has a lot to do with the pressures of being perfect, but the Cheerleader metaphor should not limit or contextualize the story. We all know what its like to be judged, to struggle with anxiety, to work hard only to fail, and to codependent. Those are some of the main ideas that (i believe) are being conveyed here.
I think the same. St. Vincent is everything I feel I could like from Regina, but Regina couldn't make it, couldn't touch that specific sound. St. Vincent did it. And I love her because of that: she gave the music I was searching.
i think the video represents how since she has become famous, she feels like she is on show to the public, and how this is the case with many celebrities. It also shows the fragility of fame and public image. absolutely inspired idea though!! love you Annie!!
I saw this beautiful lady commenting on a documentary about the fabulous Kate Bush, which made me look her up. So not only is she strikingly lovely she can sing extremely well too.
St vincent! I saw you last night with David Byrne, every inch of your performance was breathtaking from the doll like movements that are your signature style to your attention to each word you sng!
I just started remembering the video out of nowhere and I couldn’t remember the name of the artist or song but I remember the music video. When I looked up saint, it triggered me to remember this song from so long ago.
she's just SO beautiful.
She sure is and so, so talented!
Lara G YASSSSSSS
@Steven Would you say the same thing if she were a man?
So true ☺
That 500th like ;)
Annie Clark has got to be one of the most brilliant musicians I've ever come across. Not to mention gorgeous! Her talent is so influential, you can see it just through the words of her listeners. It'd be an honour to ever meet a musician like her!
I completely agree.
I actually met her in the festival Primavera Sound in Porto! She is amazing and sooooo niiiicee :D
I was with my friends in the queue to have a written autograph by her and talked with her! She is fantastic!
that is awesome xo
Megan Landry I know :3
She is such a nice person... :D And a beautiful woman, with an amazing voice!
Sure shes good but seriously, you should extend your musical interest. So many brilliant artist playing similar kinda vibe.
gossip girl as always bringing me to the best places
😍😍😍 I'm watching it right now too
I remember when I was in 6th grade and found this song and was instantly inspired to speak up for myself and walk away from the bullies which helped me realize that all the little people I surround myself with weren't the ones holding me down, I could always get up and leave.
That's dope, mate
That’s so cute. Keep that energy
She graduated from my high school in 2001. I graduated in 1997. Missed her by 4 years. What a thrill it would have been to walk the halls at the same time.
The lyrics to this song already made it clear but the visuals excellently lay bare the intricacies of human scrutiny and how people, especially artists, are raised to the top and then dismantled without any notice owing to an insincerely discerning audience. Also the human gaze can break one apart in multiple ways. What a powerful concept . It made me love the visuals even more. Pre- Masseduction St. Vincent videos truly stand out with their dissections of society.
I know the way that I interpreted this song is specific to me, but this song made me realize that I was in a horribly emotionally abusive relationship that was thereafter terminated and soon to be forgotten. Annie, you have saved me from myself. Thank you.
Nothing like when you discover a new artist...can't get enough right now!
geez, same here. I stumbled over this. incredible stuff.
I stumbled accross St. Vincent last year when 'Birth in reverse' was playing on the radio, and this was the first follow up song I fell in LOVE with. Ive spent the last year literally only listening to st vincent. This is my 4 year olds favorite song lol
She's the shit. She's been around for over 15 years. Her debut solo effort was in 07.
Same....Search on CZcams all day xD my head burns from all that songs and live performances!
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It's so lovely to see comments on every one of Annie's videos with meaningful interpretations of each song. It can be hard to find new music which provokes that type of response, rather than inane arguments or fangirling. Annie is a true artist.
You could be more right
I completely agree (:
Great observation 🙌
this song and video was ahead of its time
People really just say "DURRR AHEAD OF ITS TIME DURRRRRRRR" for anything huh?
And it has crystalized over time into one of the best of her many great live songs - it just slaps so hard live, especially on this current tour.
that little smile at the very end kills me every time. i'm addicted.
Absolute fave St. Vincent song (with Black Rainbow 2nd). I don't find this video odd. Maybe she's interpreting being trapped inside a person she's not, and feeling constrained by what other people expect of her. A lot of us can relate to that in some aspect.
I agree. All theses pressuring expectations from others, family, society...getting dictatural most of times no matter how old you are.
The single prettiest robot I think I'll ever see.
This woman is perfection. That is all.
I agree - she has very much a David Bowie feel to her. A deep breath of fresh air
The narrator feels this anxiety that there’s always an audience around her, eyes on her and controlling her. Even though she is the main attraction, pretty and big and porcelain, she wants to break away from forcing herself to be that perfect cheerleader everybody expects her to be; not only looking and acting like one, but feeling like she is pouring all of herself into everybody else to feed her sense of inadequacy. She is constantly neglecting herself and her own emotions to try to be the mediator for everyone else. This song is her finally feeling fed up with putting herself in that position. She is tired of obligating herself to be everybody’s perfect little movie scene. When she escapes the hooks and her body started shattering, she caused a scene and put herself in a light that could be perceived as embarrassing by other people, but she no longer feels the need to be aware of this. The doll she pretended to be is finally broken. Reminds me of Nosedive from Black Mirror.
Great comment I love your conclusion to this piece of art.
i like how your mind works
Thanks for stating the bleeding obvious 👍
@@flipzappa893yes
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I feel as though this entire video is a play on the sculptural works of Ron Mueck. Anyone else getting that vibe?
Yes, that's what I thought too!
Annie is brilliant. This is one of my favorite songs of hers and this video does it justice.
I thought most people interpreted this song the same way I did, but reading the comments, I couldn't find anyone who shared my 'take' on this song. So...without further adieu, here it is! In the first few lines she mentions, "I've had good times with some bad guys, I've told whole lies with a half smile, held your bare bones with my clothes on, I've thrown rocks then hid both my arms." Here, she's illustrating the selfish, destructive, individualistic, backhanded, (and kinda fun/callous?) attitude of contemporary society. Conversely, when she repeats the line: "I don't want to be a cheerleader anymore," she shows how she no longer wants to condone or passively support that kind of behavior a.k.a., she doesn't want to stand idly by and be a 'cheerleader' for all of the backwards negativity going on in the world. Instead, she wants to change/do something about it. That's my take anyway...
Yes yes yes. On top of this, i almost think, by showcasing herself as a piece of art that breaks as she tries to free herself from the show, that she is not actually this shallow caricature, its what others make of her. I see this as so so feminist, she's saying "i'm not what you're creating in your mind of me, i am not your piece of art to look at". Even as she's feeling and saying this, shes not actually sure what she can be if she is not this caricature, so a departure from it breaks her apart. Its a song of recognition of the phoenix as it bursts into flames. It will come back anew, it just doesnt know it yet.
Great. Bloody pseudo intellectuals
And here I thought she just didn't like cheerleaders ;). Just saw her last night live at Baltimore arena opening for The Black Keys by the way. This was my favorite song.
i guess i had the same concept
BlackHoon i almost felt irritated at your comment, but after taking a quick look at your page, i see that "bitter" and "negative" is your go-to emotional response. I hope someone does something nice for you and you have a lovely day.
Her beauty is UNREAL oh my goodness
Her hell produced this... make no mistakes... were made...
She's a queen. Brilliant! Some of her songs can be plastic, but when she shreds the guitar, my heart melts. Also, her production can be absolutely entrancing.
I highly recomend all of "Strange Mercy"!
Saw this on gossip girl and had me hooked
She is the new real alternative...fuckin love it!
+Dino Prima new?
+Israel Hernandez Velazquez 2008 is pretty new respectively
She's a true artist not afraid to follow her heart! Keep up the fantastic work!
This video, Men, what a piece of art. So strong.
St Dominick Church
Eww
I am absolutely blown away by how beautiful her voice is every time I listen to her.
One of my favorite modern guitarists.
Seriously one of my favorite songs ever!!! Thank you Annie Clark.
I love all her albums so much. All of them are so original and beautiful. She's my favourite alternative artist at the moment.
Stunning! How her music is more gorgeous than she is, is just staggering!!
Best video ever
Around 2016, I was on a bus traveling to training for my career. I was a country person but I knew Annie because of a model named Cara. I listened to ALL of St. Vincent's albums at that time along the way to the destination. Those songs made the journe so special. And this song is the one I play on repeat the most.
I could look at that face forever.
Seriously, Hiro Murai is an amazing director 👏🏽 underrated
Firstly, this song is truly beautiful. The vocals and composition is truly mesmerizing. And then you see the video and realize she is stunning.
Then you realize the director has been a big part of the awesome “Atlanta” series.
Reminds me a lot of 90's Tori Amos. Powerful stuff.
My same thoughts, too.
Love it!
Saw this song played live back in December. One of the (many) highlights of the night!
This is literally a work of art. Like, it should be in art galleries.
Literally all music is art you absolute fucking dipshit.
@@notveryniceatall talking about the video, you cretin.
That little smile at the end gets me ever time.
Shes amazing
She is very talented! Wow!!
i absolutely love it, both this video and cruel deal with anxiety and i LOVE how annie is basically living out her death fantasies in each, amazing
She is one of the prettiest girls Ive ever clapped eyes on, absolutely flawless complexion, her eyes are beautiful. Brilliant song and video too, one very talented girl indeed
she has really adorable little freckles too
Clapped eyes on.... jfc that sounds so stupid
Annie Clark the ultimate titan
I love when a great song has new meaning to me after life events. Its interesting to see where inspiration for lyrics and concepts may have come from.
I love bands like ac/dc where they spend 5 minutes writing a 60 minute album.This is the best. You can tell they really like music, their listeners, and arent just after money for their next meth fix.
I finally found the videooooo! I watched this when I was younger and I did everything to find this video.
This song and its lyrics are so beautiful. I respect it so much and I think anyone who knows the cheerleader song by OMI needs to listen to this instead.
She's so beautiful!
mary her
another great production from my new favorite female artist
I totally forget about this amazing artist, great to find her again
Face reality, feel the truth. Beautiful truth in poetry.
The music video is amazing.
I'm so in love with this video and song
That drum "snap" is like a _whip._
Great voice good guitarist ... amazing woman ...
This with speed x2 is amazing
ashaisnotonfire I think x1.5 speed is better, honestly.
no
I'm here only bc of the video where she looks into the camera and says: "I love you. I love you. Shut up! You know that I love you." So I started to love her too.
This video just blew me away. I'm playing it for a second time!
thank you megan abbott for introducing this song to me. i cannot get it out of my head!!!
"Attack Of The 50 Foot Woman" brought me here......all kidding aside, this is a pretty damn' cool video with some neat trick effects......
OMG! I love her! She's beauitiful and her music is beautiful! :)...
Cheerleading is a sport, not a life path. Glad you're making all efforts you need to in keeping it real for yourself and musical career. Kudos.
I've been waited fiften years for a female musician who has songwriting and singing talent, whose lyrics are meaningul, who is a little bit creepy, and who is beautiful. Finally here she is. :)
Gosssip girl
Gossip girl lead me here
What episode?
Just watched that episode today :D liked the music so I searched it here :)) listened to digital witnesses before all this, rlly like it! Ps episode is 5x15!
+Melanie Guzman Yeah me too
Yeah the same 👆
+Melanie Guzman me too!
I love all her music.
Well done! Destroying your effigy (liberation) and self-destruction are compelling co-implicated. The hint of satisfaction in the last shot is the icing on the cake!
Awesome execution of the concept and great song!
I just noticed the tiny smile, right at the very very end.
Josh Dill Let's hope so.
Holy shit that's creepy. I love her.
st. vincent has the best music videos
... you have to listen to this one song... it will set you free...
I just want a movie with only St Vincent songs as the scores. Think angsty/comedic indie film about a coming of age story
I really like this song and the music video, think it is amazing! :)
Annie is SUCH an artist: smart, cute, intense.
Saw her twice, in the past two years. What shows ! !
Wow. She's truly brilliant and beautiful. One of a kind for sure
We used to take alucinigens and watch My Bloody Valentine videos. I guess kids today do the same to St. Vincent.
Gossip Girl❤
This lady has a pretty profound effect on my psyche. I'm a lot calmer since having discovered this music.
St. Vincent is soooo effing good!
she looks like rose mcgowan and alissa milano had a baby. love it
I'm not saying that my interpretation is absolute :) I think Annie writes her music in an open-ended way, so that others can adhere their own personal meaning to it. I think it has a lot to do with the pressures of being perfect, but the Cheerleader metaphor should not limit or contextualize the story. We all know what its like to be judged, to struggle with anxiety, to work hard only to fail, and to codependent. Those are some of the main ideas that (i believe) are being conveyed here.
_The dreams in which I'm dying are the best I've ever had._
best music she has ever done
In some ways, St. Vincent reminds me of Regina Spektor
october2996 wow years ago, congrats.
Annie Clark is to guitar what Regina Spektor is to piano, basically.
I think the same. St. Vincent is everything I feel I could like from Regina, but Regina couldn't make it, couldn't touch that specific sound. St. Vincent did it. And I love her because of that: she gave the music I was searching.
never say that again lol
She reminds me of Sylvia Plath so much
i think the video represents how since she has become famous, she feels like she is on show to the public, and how this is the case with many celebrities. It also shows the fragility of fame and public image.
absolutely inspired idea though!! love you Annie!!
I wouldn't be here if my Music Teacher didn't play this.... You rock Ms.King!
I love the electronic music backing --- can anyone suggest some more in that kind of style? (bassy and drone-y)
The old guy at 2:04, is that the same actor who plays the scientist in the Tune-Yards 'Water-Fountain' video? 'One potato, ten straws!'
my thought too.
Yeah. I was screaming at my screen "Hey that's GA-YEE what the fuck!"
FRANKLIN!
Yep, Dr. Franklin Ruehl , who did "Mysteries from Beyond the Other Dominion" on the old-school Sci-Fi Channel. (He was also in Foo Fighters' "Walk.")
I saw this beautiful lady commenting on a documentary about the fabulous Kate Bush, which made me look her up. So not only is she strikingly lovely she can sing extremely well too.
St vincent! I saw you last night with David Byrne, every inch of your performance was breathtaking from the doll like movements that are your signature style to your attention to each word you sng!
I _Love_ _This_ _Giant_. See what I did there?
+Cliff Trainor .... *OOOHHHHH*
Wow..
....heehee
Listening to the chorus and melody reminds me of "O Green World" by Gorillaz
I thought the chord and melodies of the verses were very mid '60s Beatlesque. That's not a bad thing. That's why I was drawn to this song.
Nice connection
Where have I been? I've only recently discovered St. Vincent. Although I've been enjoying her new album, this is my favorite song of her's so far.
I haven’t listened to this song in forever
Yo estoy aquí por Gossip Girl :b
shes so perfect for Cara
Wowwwwwwwwww! Just Amazing!!!!!!
I just started remembering the video out of nowhere and I couldn’t remember the name of the artist or song but I remember the music video. When I looked up saint, it triggered me to remember this song from so long ago.