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

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  • čas přidán 23. 05. 2019
  • 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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Komentáře • 86

  • @guighs6477
    @guighs6477 Před rokem +41

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

  • @MrPanacea999
    @MrPanacea999 Před 5 lety +190

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

  • @deadbird1229
    @deadbird1229 Před 5 lety +317

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

    • @carlscott5447
      @carlscott5447 Před 5 lety +4

      Do you recall the interview?

    • @lemons1986
      @lemons1986 Před 5 lety +8

      RIP Sam Mehran

    • @user-ew9ur7td1y
      @user-ew9ur7td1y Před 3 lety +2

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

    • @ilikematches2
      @ilikematches2 Před 3 lety +12

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

    • @Anubisdream1
      @Anubisdream1 Před 3 lety +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.

  • @gabrielledennis549
    @gabrielledennis549 Před 3 lety +206

    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 Před 3 lety +10

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

    • @matheus131313ify
      @matheus131313ify Před 3 lety +5

      ok, i cried lots reading this 🥺

    • @sadelquintero381
      @sadelquintero381 Před 2 lety +2

      Sending love to you 💕

    • @tamtamvv3201
      @tamtamvv3201 Před rokem +2

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

    • @davi595960
      @davi595960 Před 11 měsíci

      Hope you’re doing well :)

  • @andreferreira3589
    @andreferreira3589 Před 4 lety +85

    one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard

  • @mohammadaloraifi7718
    @mohammadaloraifi7718 Před 5 lety +140

    The chord progression is absolutely gorgeous.

  • @josiahwong3934
    @josiahwong3934 Před 2 lety +17

    her vibrato is perfect

  • @michaelfrew1824
    @michaelfrew1824 Před rokem +7

    Just discovered this beautiful performance. I'm crying.

  • @trstuvwxyz
    @trstuvwxyz Před 2 lety +19

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

  • @mikewilliams53
    @mikewilliams53 Před 5 lety +113

    The bass player is also a great singer!

  • @terrestrialcelestial
    @terrestrialcelestial Před 3 lety +20

    Her voice is everything real.

  • @kevin50491
    @kevin50491 Před 5 lety +46

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

  • @nonpolygon
    @nonpolygon Před 4 lety +57

    best singer of her generation

    • @rafaeljesus8076
      @rafaeljesus8076 Před 4 lety +10

      along with angel olsen and jessica pratt

    • @gushingcloud303
      @gushingcloud303 Před 3 lety +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 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@rafaeljesus8076I would add Sharon Van Etten too.

  • @CesarSaezMusic
    @CesarSaezMusic Před 5 lety +70

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

  • @muchachojosdepapel
    @muchachojosdepapel Před 2 lety +9

    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.

  • @RMwalktroughs
    @RMwalktroughs Před 4 lety +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

  • @physicsman6654
    @physicsman6654 Před 4 měsíci +1

    its 2024 i love this song till now ❤❤❤

  • @jadenwaz9585
    @jadenwaz9585 Před rokem +3

    one of the most beautiful songs i’ve ever heard

  • @keithkrone77
    @keithkrone77 Před 5 lety +10

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

  • @sebastian4451
    @sebastian4451 Před 2 lety +4

    this song hugs my heart

  • @br0kenbells
    @br0kenbells Před 5 lety +21

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

  • @littleminismall5920
    @littleminismall5920 Před 4 lety +7

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

  • @simoskywatcher
    @simoskywatcher Před 4 lety +11

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

  • @Chungus67
    @Chungus67 Před 5 lety +15

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

  • @abebautista2972
    @abebautista2972 Před 5 lety +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  Před 5 lety +1

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

  • @selvanegrra
    @selvanegrra Před 5 lety +12

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

  • @orlandorodriguez4342
    @orlandorodriguez4342 Před 5 lety +11

    I loved her voice good song

  • @nyeonweb
    @nyeonweb Před 2 měsíci

    now im crying thank you

  • @goodreason6462
    @goodreason6462 Před 4 lety +3

    This is a straight lullaby - s'gooooood

  • @alexissalazarrodriguez6588

    pure magic

  • @oldchicken2
    @oldchicken2 Před 4 lety +2

    She’s so beautiful it’s heartbreaking.

  • @tastycarrot7957
    @tastycarrot7957 Před 4 lety +2

    I love her voice ♡

  • @ishitagupta7768
    @ishitagupta7768 Před 3 lety +1

    This hits different!!!!

  • @JuanSSRi
    @JuanSSRi Před 5 lety +4

    Beautiful voice and beautiful song

  • @user-ev1io2hj4w
    @user-ev1io2hj4w Před 3 lety +12

    i played this song on my wedding day 2 weeks ago

    • @fcabezas
      @fcabezas Před 2 lety +8

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

  • @caramelldansen.
    @caramelldansen. Před 3 lety +1

    i love you weyes blood

  • @melaniecontreras4794
    @melaniecontreras4794 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @iru94
    @iru94 Před 3 lety

    love ittttttttttttttttttttttttt

  • @edinaldoabreudacosta3741
    @edinaldoabreudacosta3741 Před 8 měsíci

    Coisa linda! ❤❤🇧🇷

  • @kimmouse2719
    @kimmouse2719 Před 5 lety +3

    Fucking beautiful.

  • @drhall343
    @drhall343 Před 4 lety +1

    Gram Parsons is crying. 💓

  • @vinibazilio4657
    @vinibazilio4657 Před rokem

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

  • @repdoparin
    @repdoparin Před 4 lety +4

    eu sempre penso em morrissey cantando este tema

  • @thomasredxjackson6906
    @thomasredxjackson6906 Před 5 lety

    Love her🤓❌™

  • @sergiocollado2788
    @sergiocollado2788 Před 5 lety

    ❤️🎶

  • @tomjackson6532
    @tomjackson6532 Před 5 lety +1

    Sad🕊

  • @ABrookeByTheTree
    @ABrookeByTheTree Před 4 lety +1

  • @user-yn9es5rg8i
    @user-yn9es5rg8i Před 3 lety

    행복하다

  • @andycibc
    @andycibc Před 2 lety

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

  • @KenSwiatek
    @KenSwiatek Před 4 lety +1

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

  • @kassandraayalasongs
    @kassandraayalasongs Před 5 lety +1

    She’s got Jennifer Warnes tone of voice

  • @eclipselio
    @eclipselio Před 5 lety +2

  • @wyattguthrie823
    @wyattguthrie823 Před 3 lety

    i love u

  • @manfrombritain6816
    @manfrombritain6816 Před 3 lety +4

    It sounds so 1940s in the choice of chords

    • @caladbolg777
      @caladbolg777 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @NotJakeSmith
    @NotJakeSmith Před 4 měsíci

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

  • @TuhanRock
    @TuhanRock Před 5 lety +4

    Only 2 songs? :(

    • @KlooKloo
      @KlooKloo Před 5 lety

      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

  • @bbbppp5066
    @bbbppp5066 Před 5 lety +17

    JAJA WEYES

  • @imonitzz
    @imonitzz Před rokem

    t'is my funeral song

  • @puchaczzpuszczy
    @puchaczzpuszczy Před 4 lety

    Styl podobny do Joan Baez.

  • @owenwilsonsanchez6546
    @owenwilsonsanchez6546 Před 3 lety

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