Cocteau Twins - Heaven Or Las Vegas (Official Video)

'Heaven or Las Vegas' by Cocteau Twins features on their 1990 album 'Heaven or Las Vegas'.
Listen to 'Heaven or Las Vegas' in full here: cocteautwins.f...

[@SNESdrunk]

I remember summer of 2004, I worked at an absolutely miserable job, I waited all day for my lunch break so I could go to the roof of the parking garage so I could listen to this album, and this song at least 3 or 4 times. It was the best part of my day.

[@ronfontenot6993]

been there!!! I like to listen to the same song about ten times though!!

[@jacqrolston755]

There are no words xxx

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

I am glad.

[@gregorylevasseur6188]

Great album

[@juliosken]

I relate to that

[@Guy_de_Loimbard]

Cocteau Twins: proof lyrics don't matter when the voice is an instrument in its own right.

[@hadeseye2297]

Dead Can Dance. Lisa Gerrard sings in her own language.

[@tdsims1963]

Yep. Yep.

[@tdsims1963]

@@hadeseye2297 I've listened to a lot of Dead Can Dance. Which albums are you referring to?

[@hadeseye2297]

@@tdsims1963 Anyone. There was even nice interview with Lisa where she stands "Under the bridge" and sings trying to sound like moving cars. She said that her voice is instrument. But if you ask me about my favourite it's definitely Aion.

[@ksully27]

Also Hiatus Kaiyote, D'Angelo, Death Grips

[@EpsilonDelta12]

"Lyrics are just a trick to get people to listen to music for longer than they normally would." - David Byrne

[@takatrip7560]

why their band maybe was called, talking heads....

[@gmar7836]

REM

[@j.c7719]

They are also a way of expressing yourself though too and making statements, poetry kind of thing, they do serve a purpose.

[@Dunbie_]

Interestingly both artists are Scottish

[@gmar7836]

@@Dunbie_ i’ll take anything Scottish

[@ThePineColonel]

Nobody can match her. They created their own world

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend an indie rock song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@Jacob-vz9nk]

The cranberries….

[@BionicRusty]

Absolutely. They are their own genre and one I have been a devotee of for decades. I have all their music on original vinyl and each one is a prized possession.

[@devincampbell5007]

Enya Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries) Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer)

[@maiqtheliar_]

@@Jacob-vz9nk there's no reason to compare these bands. Cocteau Twins is the literal definition of dream pop.

[@frateroiram_5706]

The vibe of this song makes me feel like im a highschool girl entering prom. I am a 30 year old man.

[@chrisvanwalsum9056]

nothing has been more accurate

[@chrisv3338]

Hit the nail on the fucking head with that one.

[@jasminejabir4610]

😂🙌🙌

[@nwsportstilidie]

Hey turning 30 was the best thing that ever happened to me. I first heard this song a couple weeks after I turned 30, in the Las Vegas airport. Tired as fuck from Vegas. I turn 31 next month. Life is crazy. Never too old.

[@Fapswitch]

Yes! I never thought of this song that way but it has an element of contemplation during a moment of fleeting beauty and joy. One of my all-time favorite songs.

[@halifaxverbeck7098]

every Cocteau Twins song is so bittersweet. it's kind of like those little happy moments in a small, sad life. gotta love them for it.

[@efebrahim]

yup, its eerie stuff. this song right here makes u feel like either they captured life. or sometimes like ur life is suddenly a movie. real magic.

[@saintherip8624]

It feels like a cone of convenience-store sundae after a 9 to 5 job that doesn't pay well and has a very mean employer and you need to be home by 6 to assist a dying loved one.

[@josephbeierschmitt]

that’s an interesting way to put it, I actually kinda agree. the Cocteau Twins also have a very nostalgic sound.

[@Nick-pt6sl]

@@saintherip8624 I agree w/ the original post but THAT sounds very personal

[@BrianOogln007]

ive been listening to this album non-stop, I need help!! lol

[@Lanedude08]

I want to feel like how this song sounds.

[@manorbier]

Oh man 😔🖤

[@theone456]

If only

[@jalexseva4190]

Stay Beautiful 💔😞

[@kamikazechivalry1264]

Do drugs.

[@chesecak9535]

have you ever done mdma

[@C0ZMICWIZARD]

Used to work in a bike shop and the guy who owned it would nail this album on repeat daily. This is an absolutely fantastic song.

[@deolimar1977]

Good memories

[@Alex-mt6fe]

Cant beat bilke shop memories.

[@ErikS101]

I used to own a bike shop back in the 90s and Cocteau Twins were a staple

[@clvrswine]

Nail this album? What does that mean?

[@slackjaw4270]

Bike shop owner here. Where was this mystical place you speak of? I went to dinner over at a fellow bike shop owners house and he had victorialand cd playing. 😊

[@onxstrings]

To the stranger who played Cocteau Twins at a random bar in Siem Reap last February 2019 - just wanna let you know I haven’t forgotten you.

[@TonyJuanPailos]

It was me: Tony.

[@fvergation2581]

Yes I can confirm it was: Tony

[@Wesker346]

Yeah, that was Tony

[@lol-ki8yd]

i have to let you know, it was: Tony.

[@slightdifferences9780]

I heard it was actually, contrary to popular belief: Tony

[@jcasper2011]

Liz is so beautiful and that voice makes this 61 year old man cry. Cocteau Twins are the best.

[@helter696skelter]

Мазер Сайбирия кэн край ту.

[@andjarosic]

brate srbine! :D

[@pjay9518]

same here but only 60 ;]

[@kyotocoversjimanderson782]

Same here.... but 62!

[@StopMoColorado]

43 (for a couple more months 😁). Funny how they have that effect, for some reason I still don't really understand, this music has the exact same effect on me. Haven't listened to them for almost twenty years, a lot of hard things came crashing down and I became so hard, but my precious wife stuck by my side (the most beautiful soul I've ever encountered, on this side of the Mortal Coil, that is...but that's a long story: I'll say this, though, I don't "believe" in Heaven, I absolutely know it exists, nothing and no one can ever take that away now...went from having my spine crashed in a car accident and being paralyzed in one leg and unable to really use the other one broke my neck in 3 places, was told I'd NEVER walk again, and would soon lose bowel and bladder control...one day, after a particularly deep look into my own soul, I just began weeping so hard that I collapsed, I thought my heart had literally burst inside of me...I can't entirely explain what happened next, but out of a darkness I knew to be eternal and infinite, a fragrant, oily fire came pouring down on my soul, and I was met...I don't feel comfortable giving all the details, but I can say that the most BEAUTIFUL Woman I've ever encountered - beyond imagination, there are truly no words - looked into my eyes with the deepest love and kindest, deepest pity, and picked me up, continuing to gaze into my eyes. More radiant the Sun, Her face, and purer than Pure...I saw and heard so much more, but can't really share it, too personal, and really beyond words, but all the thrashed, beaten, cut, empty, and torn parts of my soul were filled with absolute light and love so solid and powerful that every hurt I ever had was erased, and I never wanted to leave Her arms...when I eventually "came back" to my body, not only could I walk again, but I went out to my backyard and did a backflip on my trampoline, something I hadn't done in over 25 years: you should have seen the look on my wife and childrens' faces!) In any event, I'll never be the same again, and listening to music like this reminds me of that haunting, lovely beauty, and draws tears out of my eyes once again (did I mention I couldn't stop crying - from the joy of having my body restored, but also the sadness of having to leave that Light and all the loving Souls there who love with One Heart, One Mind, and One Spirit?) This music is like medicine for weary souls...just wonderful.

[@snowcardinal2632]

My parents would play this when we would drive at night, so now this eternally reminds me of childhood nighttime drives, half awake half asleep while this played on the sound system. Good good times. Edit: Wow thank you all so much for so many likes and comments, I didn't expect this to be so well received lol.

[@AshenRinglets]

That is so cool. My kids love the Cocteau Twins

[@josephreilly6328]

Half in shadow half in light, not warm not cold perfect bliss

[@lebaumel]

This exactly what this songs reminds me, of a late night drive where my dad put some music in the radio, and i was half-sleep and barely putting attention to the song, but either way the song set the journey back home, maybe after a long day in the house of someone i don't even remember that well

[@capgage1]

Snowcardinal, you are very fortunate to have experienced this music in this way. You will never forget it.

[@simoncallister6071]

Your parents are legends

[@cloudboyyy91]

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth Fraser. Your music has been a profound source of joy and inspiration for so many of us.

[@nirv]

♫ Singin' on a feeboo streeeee, I want to love-a-gomba-gom-gom-beee ♪

[@999Cinderwolf]

Haaa haaa!! I heard it "I want to lo-ve a gum bumblebee"

[@999Cinderwolf]

Maybe because I'm mexican and I dont speak english... So properly

[@Deckardpr]

Gomba gom gom beee heaven.

[@DougPoker]

It’s like she pulled the words right from my heart 😂

[@misanthropickat6167]

I love Gumby too

[@h.w.8160]

One of the most lush songs ever written. A big, glowing, bright orange hug of a track.

[@charliez077]

"orange hug of a track" is absolutely on point ;)))

[@seriskifotavrus6442]

This is an extremely one of the best clip&lyric&music of CT forever!!!;-)))Greetings from Russia to all fans of CT in the whole world!!!That's music CT is incredible&outstanding!!!

[@Lerch-zc3ww]

Well said.....

[@micahnewman]

Pulsating with multicolored lights. The video captures it well.

[@bearsnevergiveup]

very poetic

[@cathymckatherain7703]

I need to find more people that like songs like this

[@kevinclick9026]

Hi! U found 1

[@daniellakaran5760]

I love this song so much since last year!

[@TheSIUnit]

Count me in

[@annainna767]

Try Grimes.

[@coastalzipcode6290]

Here!

[@ashleymonday298]

What a damned amazing song. Then I realize I am crying at nonsense words. A beautiful trick.

[@marvelharris9540]

Its the native tongue of Ireland... far from nonsense

[@CmdrWinters]

@@marvelharris9540 do you have a source for that? Their own Wikipedia article says that she sings in glossolalia. Not to mention the fact that they’re Scottish

[@dwaynekeenum1916]

@@marvelharris9540 dumb

[@charleslarson5983]

@@marvelharris9540 it is absolutely NOT the native tongue of ireand

[@mortlieb8239]

@@marvelharris9540 it's English and she sings with a thick Scottish accent. The lyrics can be found online.

[@movedtonewchannel1]

This song is a 10/10 classic that will never get old.

[@clvrswine]

Says the adult with a creepy anime children's avatar.

[@dlperk5035]

The vibe of this song makes me feel like what I am, a 57 year old man reflecting on life and on the life of others dear to me being grateful that I lived and breathed in the '80s.

[@firay3435]

This is so unique to me,the fact this song resonates with so many different people ,I find this song ethereal,as if it’s a part of my soul,I am 16 and I’m girl

[@marystaramour5535]

Me too !!! What a bliss 🥰❤️‍🔥💎

[@anthonypersons7212]

Well said, well said. I get it. I am 53. We were so lucky!!👊👍

[@talldave1000]

Be careful, it's a trap. I had no plans for my day. But then I heard this song. Now I have to listen to everything they have done. And I have heard it all before. What a great way to spend my day.

[@vancewright45]

Tall Dave LMAO

[@sofiruedalala]

THAT EXACTLY IS HAPPENING TO ME RIGHT NOW!! IT ALWAYS DOES! HAHA

[@tapsanelikettu2985]

I was going to shower..

[@duewhit310]

If i listen to 45minutes or more of Cocteau Twins its unsettling to even consider listening to anyone else's music FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. And thats how i feel about that.

[@talldave1000]

@@duewhit310 - Exactly! Anything else, kills the mood.

[@-Vague_Hysteria-]

Dad used to listen to this every night before bed, he passed recently, I have his ashes so I plan to continue to play it for him every night

[@doefagtohd]

i think so

[@majabugarski386]

❤😊

[@VK-sk000zc]

Ashes don't listen to songs, dear. Pray for your dad not to play a song.

[@-Vague_Hysteria-]

@@VK-sk000zc how obtuse.

[@doefagtohd]

@@VK-sk000zc oh yeah you don’t need to listen when you can simply simultaneously write and listen or just listenwtite the whole song instantaneously

[@z23xc5]

It's so impressive how they come up with such such unique and sophisticated vocal melodies on top of simple chord progressions.

[@jack-uv6mt]

its not a simple chord progression theyre actually fairly difficult chords

[@jack-uv6mt]

not tryna be an asshole. i cant play this song comfortably sdo in my experience its difficult. although i guess its difficult and simple because its not a huge number of chords

[@z23xc5]

​@@jack-uv6mtAs with all the Cocteau twins songs, there are nuances in this song that are fairly tricky. But I'm talking about the chord foundation in which the melody is based on - D G C

[@z23xc5]

​@@jack-uv6mtTo add. For example, the melody in the verse is sophisticated but the guitar chords are just alternating between D an G. It then changes to a C chord when the chorus comes in.

[@jack-uv6mt]

i guess my point was the voicings are odd and you have to stretch you fingers along four frets@@z23xc5

[@Imthegreenfairy409]

If this isn't playing in Heaven, I'm leaving

[@CattarinaGuanais]

This song is so incredibly familiar yet I’m sure I have never listened to this before. What a voice!

[@aegisreflector1239]

Yes I know what you mean

[@fornieve9471]

Yea

[@MisterAAB1]

I love when that happens. There are just some artists that somehow make you feel something and it's not always about dancing. It's like a memory of something that hasn't happened yet or a feeling you've felt before.

[@imixmuan9081]

Love love is a verb, love is a doing word....teardrop on the fire of a confession. Sound familiar? Same voice....

[@charliedesrochers8386]

The music in the background sounds a bit like « pictures of you » from The Cure

[@chuckaudio3191]

Liz is my favorite vocalist of all time. Truly the voice of angels.

[@yome6132]

there are demons living in my soul they tell me to order you to submit to the bug lord of the genesian realm taker he will guide you to salvation of cleansed mind and a world of one thousand wishes to be grantable upon enlightenment

[@bellona6356]

​@@yome6132😂

[@nelsondasilva3935]

The Cocteau Twins can save me from my misery

[@RVCA91]

You already know

[@montgomerydenzer8805]

Nelson DaSilva ME TOO or a 45caliber or m choice BLACK MAMBA

[@supercooled]

Montgomery Denzer What is it with this song that conjures up sadness and a keenness to end it? The melody and strangely inapplicable lyrics just makes me think this would not be a bad way to go out of this world and into the next.

[@montgomerydenzer8805]

Nelson DaSilva While this is great I still think Brian Eno is better "exit music"

[@Eggmanrocks]

Montgomery Denzer like DAM BROOOOOOOOOOO

[@scottdepue2405]

This song was released in 1990, how did I just discover it in Dec 2016? I've lived a sheltered life. Now my eyes are open. My god this is beautiful...

[@administrativeuser9715]

Because you are not hip enough. Everybody who was anybody was totally into this band back in 1986

[@lancecollins9278]

Found it in 1992, essentially the contemporary era. Thank God.

[@vampeiyre]

"You have taken your first step into a larger world."

[@talldave1000]

that made me smile

[@foosmonkey]

Never bothered to check out their music (i've known about them for ages though) until yesterday when it just popped into my YT recommended videos. Instantly hooked.

[@Boudosaved]

The MOST underrated Scottish band of all time!!!!

[@n.v.535]

Boudosaved its really not underrated

[@abbyohannes]

i’d say the associates are

[@robsingfield9977]

Josef K

[@serrotrehpotsirhc]

the associates more so

[@renatofabbro5263]

Cocteau Twins and The Blue Nile

[@glengamble526]

For those asking about her lip movements not matching the sounds-as a professional musician I think I can answer this. Her angelic voice is treated with heavy effects: reverb being most obvious, maybe some delay and possibly a harmonizing effect. It’s partly why she sounds so otherworldly. And what can happen in the studio is, if the singer can hear these affects in their headphones, they sing to and enunciate according to how the sound comes back to them. So, lets take the phrase Las Vegas-Liz clearly isn’t enunciating the GAS part in the word, as the delay and reverb is still flowing from the previous phrase. So she’s leaving space for the effects to breathe. Make sense? It sounds like she’s singing something like “It must be heaven or Las Vegooooowowow’ and letting the last syllable and note be carried away in a wash of effects. It’s a very, very beautiful and compelling way to sing. She is a Celtic goddess.

[@glengamble526]

@@fruitypeebils yes, someone in the comments in fact DID mention it. Why in earth would I have posted this, if not?

[@glengamble526]

@@privace8111 thank you.

[@pipkingdom]

And then they could always just splice in another vocal track entirely and scrub the live one.

[@aaronmcdonaldful]

@@fruitypeebils people have become so conditioned to be combative on the internet that it's become their norm to be guns blazing yet completely unprovoked. The last place i'd expect that type of goading is a cocteau twins comment section. What exactly do you think the purpose of a comment section is? A place for you to shame those for posting a comment that was relevant to the content? So are we only expected to post a comment if someone asks for it? Did anyone ask for your input before you chose to go down the condescending route? There's a lot of angst out there and i get it, but perhaps redirect it towards those who screwed you and not some rando on youtube offering an interesting take.

[@aaronmcdonaldful]

Glad you're big enough to recognise that. I kept this comment short n sweet just the way you like it.

[@Monkshabit1]

This must be exactly what English sounds like to foreign people

[@delightfuly21]

I actually thought she sang in some weird french at first

[@nogingerfool1]

their Scottish so fuck ingland

[@cardigan3000]

@@galactic3536 dont tell me what to do shithead

[@TheRussianRoulettte]

@@cardigan3000 stfu foreigner

[@sonyachan7426]

@@MinhNguyen-td2jl at least I am not an american

[@davidellis5141]

Whatever she is saying I agree with 100% sheer beauty !

[@lucyhightree1520]

Lost language of Ireland, Gailic

[@alextthomas]

Ok I am losing my mind I thought she was singing in another language. I just googled lyrics and it is in fact, english words being sung. I'm officially obsessed with this song.

[@sampedro9316]

Yup, keep in mind also there has never been official lyrics, so the one's you find online are interpretations by fans.

[@jlouis4407]

They’re phrased very odd during the whole album

[@brettlomayma1401]

before the internet became a big thing, ive always wondered what she was singing about and almost thought really, that there was two vocalists. but found out it was just the one. Some of the words are in a different language and just muttering or something relatable to english. but yes, ive struggled for a long time to know what she was singing about until their website came into being. which in fact people had pieced together bits and pieces of what she was singing. But even then as Ms. Frazer has put it even she had made up words. but they are still beautiful to hear, even if she is not singling anything tangible at times. They continue to be one of my favorite bands.

[@jhart7304]

you can not imagine what was like to see them live in the 80-early 90s

[@jlouis4407]

She is talking about gambling and las vegas, believe it or not

[@slawdogshenanigans]

My god, her eyes are insanely mesmerizing. Voice is right there also.

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend an indie rock song called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@mcoeif]

Scottish accent + Sound engineer who's on drugs = every Cocteau Twins album

[@ragnid]

Sounds just right

[@gmar7836]

I love anything Scottish ❤️

[@E3T7]

Man those drugs can’t be that bad for you then...

[@satya4234]

For a moment I thought she was speaking french and I couldn't figure out why I couldn't understand her. Turns out it's Scottish lol.

[@Itsyrm8]

I wish i was in midnorth scottland edinbrghhh or smthn but still i m stuck on the very southern edge of europe- please tell the english to pay me a visit and bring some money too

[@wallstreettrader1]

I hear, "Singin' on a famous street, I want to love a beau that won't love me. Am I just in heaven or Las Vegas? 'Cos you're the more brighter than the sun is to me" Only Elizabeth Fraser really knows. Fantastic work of art, exhilaratingly performed.

[@tondemokagaku]

I don't understand why sarcastic brits are capable of making the prettiest music on earth

[@debbithomas-fq7yg]

you mean the sarcastic english. the music comes from ireland, scotland and wales.

[@Taken2Serious4Life]

Scot. Mari-Ahten flows through her.

[@sergiocabezuela9713]

Elizabeth Fraser is captivating. The way she arranged the vocals/melodies. She sings the lyrics in a style of versification. It amazes me.

[@elsaportillo6479]

First time I heard this song,my 17 yr old daughter played it while we were driving,it brought tears to my eyes, jus sound so Heavenly, My daughter asked, why are you crying mom? I couldn't hold back my tears. Beautiful song..

[@Betchbquie]

I love how everyone gets a different memory or core feeling from this song

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

Hey you might like a band called the Doublejumps if you like Cocteau Twins

[@Betchbquie]

@@MassiveFish-hp4pm did I ask

[@vectorhold6489]

I was at brewery this weekend called Humble Sea in Santa Cruz, CA. This song came on and I was instantly captivated. I had heard of Cocteau Twins my whole life but never heard their music. The music, the breeze, the sun, the beer with my wife on a day off to do nothing but chill and talk. Can't stop listening it to.

[@MassiveFish-hp4pm]

Hey you might like a band called the Doublejumps if you like Cocteau Twins

[@taliesinechoes4513]

I first met Cocteau Twins, in various cities in the United States, at after show parties (backstage), during the tour for HOLV. As people they came off as just ordinary people, who made the most extraordinary music. Robin was the one who introduced me to Elizabeth. It was the 2nd time backstage that I met Simon. A lot of great memories from that tour. I asked Robin if they could play my home town, Cleveland, the next time they toured. We met, again, during the FCC tour, and not only did they add Cleveland, but Ohio was the only state that had 3 shows. They gave me tickets and backstage access to quite a few of those shows. Again, a lot of great memories. I love their music, and I loved them as people.

[@irsanpratama614]

lucky you...

[@rustyhues]

Loved them for almost 30 years now. This album still inspires me the same way it did when I was in high school....Iceblink Luck...Fifty-Fifty Clown...Cherry-Coloured Funk :) Just perfection...

[@harveymorgan1749]

Thanks for the in depth on your post rock groupie memories.

[@vampeiyre]

Smashing! So happy for you, I'm sure those are great memories to treasure.

[@karebuskusa6301]

Yeah? And how was the cocaine?

[@tinabyers1619]

These women have voices like an angel. The first time I heard them I was young and free, at the very beginning of a lifetime journey....Years have passed since that moment and their music is still with me in heart and mind.....

[@emmapicara9527]

Just one woman. Elizabeth Fraser, the Scottish nightingale.

[@e-rokekenedi7834]

Ha! One lady, really.

[@rodrigoundaa]

the shoegazers origins

[@djhillfinger]

@@e-rokekenedi7834 Yeah, heard of Massive attack tear drop?

[@lefkytheshin]

@@djhillfinger yeah. What's your point? There's one here.

[@mrfish4lyfe]

this was playing on the speakers at the las vegas airport last time i landed there and it was one of the best music moments i've ever had. thanks airport music curator and thanks cocteau twins

[@jmike111]

Elizabeth Fraser has the voice of a goddess.

[@JippysProfoundings]

There is a place deep in my heart for this music. It's beyond music. This is a message. It sounds so heavenly. It is so right

[@saturatedneowax]

Sounds so las vegasly

[@seriskifotavrus6442]

Elisabeth Fraser is my icon of an female vocal! She's voice is incredible!Greetings from Russia!!!

[@germanbg6223]

Robert Smith loves this band and so do I🖤

[@sashavish309]

I so love this band

[@luxxboutiquehotel953]

The language they sing is not of this time. It is from the time of emotion , one does not need to understand the words, for there are only few we understand, yet we feel the words in detail from deep within. That is why I have loved them so, for so many years. Even tho we do not understand the lyrics, we know exactly what they are saying... Does anyone else feel this way?

[@MelliaBoomBot]

spot on.

[@seriskifotavrus6442]

I am crying how it's beautiful...No more words...From Russia with a huge love to Elizabeth!!!

[@0141D]

Very well said

[@fruitypeebils]

not gonna lie, i love cocteau twins but the made-up language really isnt a huge reason as to why i think they're great to be honest, it still seems a little gimmicky

[@wailer83]

Oh Jesus, you just put into words the overwhelming emotions I have when I listen to this song. Thank you! Listening to this on repeat in 2019! ❣

[@leekitchen1195]

I remember buying this in 1990 on cassette tape and I was deeply in love with my first girlfriend at the time and made a lovely soundtrack to how I felt at the time. I’m 57 now and still listening to it.

[@hazen18241]

I'm a 30 year old guy who heard this song for the first time just a few months ago, but it is already very special to me. ***WAYY TOO LONG STORY TIME*** We went to Vegas for a bachelor party weekend for one of my best friends and had an amazing time (you can imagine). Me and one friend got an earlier 5:30 AM Sunday flight out of there to be cheap. We stayed up all night at the Cosmo having so much fun that we still managed to miss our flight (barely), so then we had to be in the airport until 1:30 PM for our new flight. We had just got to our new gate at 6 AM, almost no one else in our terminal. My friend lays down to take a nap on the ground next to our stuff, exhausted, and defeated. I'm just sitting nearby, unable to sleep. I'm drunk, high, and hungover all at the same time. I'm miserable but somehow very happy at the same time, mindlessly watching the sunrise outside the terminal window. At that moment, this song starts playing over the speakers (of course just because it has Las Vegas in the name), but my ears immediately perk up right when it starts with that verse groove. It was so quiet in there that I could hear the music super clearly, and I just thought the vibe was immaculate (and I was right). I held my phone up in the air to Shazam it, listened to it a few more times, eventually went to the bar for SEVERAL hours and then we flew home. Now, and for the rest of my life, this song will take me right back to those 5 minutes in the empty terminal, and then to that great weekend with my bros. ***TLDR=This song reminds me of a good weekend I had in Vegas once***

[@cry-piddawg]

Shazam is fantastic!

[@AndyBonesSynthPro]

I totally adore this song. Partially because I think they had no idea what they were singing, which makes it that much more real 🎶

[@lightbright1113]

Maybe, most possibly the most beautiful pop tune ever expressed from the human race. O M G

[@softlightsymphonyband]

Light Bright I think that would be Carolynn’s Fingers actually

[@gregoznowich5196]

I hope someday the Cocteau Twins will get more credit for evolving music than they already have. The notion of using language as an instrument has never been more commercially proven. They sold millions of songs where no one knew exactly what they were listening to, and still loving every minute of it. There is opera, and other musical forms where listeners aren't quite sure what language they're listening to, but CT struck a special cord. They influenced generations immediately, in the now, based on pure impact and emotion.

[@elgatofabio]

This is not Las Vegas. This is Heaven.

[@kellyhartman7266]

When this album came out, I was a sophomore in high school, and spent dozens of hours in sitting at the 24 hour Lyon’s smoking way too many cigarettes, drinking 75 cent coffee and arguing with my friends about what the fuck she was saying. That was so much fun, and it makes me a little sad that the convenience of “google” means that we can’t really do that anymore.

[@starwinksbackfromtheskypit6790]

You were probably arguing with me. Good times 🖤

[@rogeliosalas2729]

Starwinks back From the sky pitch black do u guys know each other ?? :00

[@PortervilleMusicSociety]

Lyons!

[@jeffrey1954]

I mean, you can still do that without Google...

[@desktorp]

the lyrics that come up on azlyrics, genius, metrolyrics, etc are often incorrect

[@felipeadao5552]

Discovered the Twins through this song in a cold autumnal afternoon several years ago. Never thought they would change my whole existence!

[@talldave1000]

If you hear it, you've changed.....

[@mjl0611]

That’s deep

[@harman1967]

Liz and the band turned vocals into a musical instrument, a combination of lyrical arrangements and vocal tones, genius.

[@manfred747]

I've no idea what she's on about but what a glorious noise.

[@gabemcknight8933]

😅 lol

[@abemendoza6068]

It's 2022, and I've listened to the Cocteau Twins since 1997 when I first found them. I've always just listened and enjoyed the music and Liz's voice. Tonight, KZbin suggested this video, and it's the first one I've ever watched after listening for 25 years. Watching Liz now is like hearing her for the first time in '97. I could watch this forever. Liz, if you ever come across this, thank you so much for what you've done. (Robin and Simon, you, too.)

[@cacoquito]

By the time this song was in fashion, my mom was waiting for me to be born. She have always been such a musical person; I like to think that maybe I used to listen this song inside my mother's womb and since then I'd like it so much. It realeses the deepest dreamy side of me. Cocteau Twins is my biggets musical find from 2020.

[@thebarbecutioner6977]

I'm a 65 year old songwriter/musician. Only found out about them because of the Sundays. The Cocteau twin were a suggestion, " people the like the Sundays, also like..." I decided to listen to this random song, only because it was the first video offered of them. I'll be damned, I like the Sundays and I also like this. I guess they got this one right.

[@dariiofernando]

This is maybe the best production of the band (1990) , but you need to check the 80s albums and EPs (my favs CT), much more in the gothic-ethereal-post punk wave than this dreamy pop-shoegaze.

[@whiplashchild]

I just found out this band existed. I will be listening to all of their songs.

[@XTRABIG]

I just found out NOW

[@rootsergei]

Lucky man :)

[@LVRN-qj7kr]

Hidden Gem.

[@austinrees]

Bless

[@christofyre]

I think everyone remembers their first time hearing CT... Truly a life changing experience.

[@peterjsutherland]

Pull him away Jealous so with me Go there for new For new things there Singing of a famous street I want to love, I've all the wrong glory But is it Heaven or Las Vegas? But you're much more brighter than the sun is to me He's a hustler It's a role he'll never make suit Hang on to this Stay and stay and fail and fail Pull him away Jealous so with me Go there for new For new things there Singing of a famous street I want to love, I've all the wrong glory But is it Heaven or Las Vegas? But you're much more brighter than the sun is to me Reaching this itch in my soul Is like any good playing card Must be why I'm thinking of Las Vegas Why it's more brighter than the sun is to me Carnivals are bluster loud I'm dizzy so I go under the 'Big Dipper' Cum fantasy for a carnival How fitting before a wedding Singing of a famous street I want to love, I've all the wrong glory But is it Heaven or Las Vegas? But you're much more brighter than the sun is to me Reaching this itch in my soul Is like any good playing card Must be why I'm thinking of Las Vegas Why it's more brighter than the sun is to me Maybe then you will swear This is hardly personal I suspect I'm singing to a tune And still find that beats singing to your sone

[@e-ternell]

🙏

[@n0zo.143]

I really needed this

[@Mike-dx1ul]

OR... "Heaven Or Las Vegas" Who'll ever win? Gee, you're just so ephemeral Go back for new For new in vain, it failed Singing on the famous street I want to love me Am I just in heaven or Las Vegas It's so much more brighter than the sun is to me He's a hustler It's a role, he'll never make a suit Hang on to this So stay and spin and fail and fail Who'll ever win? Gee, you're just so ephemeral Go back for new For new in vain, it failed Singing on the famous street I want to love me Am I just in heaven or Las Vegas It's so much more brighter than the sun is to me The chill must itch in my soul That's like any old playing card It must be why I'm thinking of Las Vegas It's why it's more brighter than the sun is to me Furthermore, let's blast it off I'm dizzy so I go, another bit it off Come fantasy, for a carnival I'm empty before our wedding Singing on the famous street I want to love me Am I just in heaven or Las Vegas It's so much more brighter than the sun is to me The chill must itch in my soul That's like any old playing card It must be why I'm thinking of Las Vegas It's why it's more brighter than the sun is to me Maybe there, while you was rail I'll go in and seize your heart and be personal I suspect I'm singing to you a tune And still you find the beat and sing it to you soon

[@annetreacy2437]

🤯 30 years and all I ever picked up was Heaven or Las Vegas.

[@Mike-dx1ul]

@@annetreacy2437 Allegedly all of their songs are in English

[@mauriceslevines6100]

Arguably the greatest song ever written by a trio...or a duo.

THAT'S how it feels..driving over a mountain with a thunderstom coming in...

[@HOMEOSTACEIS]

Her eyes don't seem human. They are fascinating.

[@microcosmic]

I don't understand what she is saying but this is heavenly

[@ryann6569]

It’s glossolalia style of singing :)

[@lstorrey]

No one can! That's the fun of it!

[@Watcher4111]

made UP language plus Old scottish. Anyway band is fantastic

[@reniecurry4725]

WOW! How did I live this long and totally miss this band?! They kind of have a “Cure” vibe. I feel like I seriously missed something!

[@ICTS22]

The entire album, Heaven or Las Vegas has no bad tracks. Just a bunch of random rhythmic psychedelic sounds and rhythms with this beautiful voice floating in and out. You just get lost in it. The last song is a hell of an ending song to close the album. It has to be heard to be believed.

[@moskillz76]

This might be one of the most underrated songs of the 90s. So ahead of it's time and even today sounds incredible.

[@clvrswine]

You haven't a clue and you are very ignorant. There is nothing "underrated" here.

[@ignaciofernandezlaurel1002]

this song is a dream

[@zeplova87]

Hard to listen to. Reminds me of early college days. Being with a girl I loved. Had some problems but things just felt right. This one takes me back. Beautiful song and band.

[@JasonMcFly]

Everything you said brother, it's all that for me. Peace

[@JimiSchreech]

Wow so I’m not the only one. This song always takes me back to that crazy hot girl I was in love with.

[@07_iaan]

The song is way more older than me but I am so happy to discover this song

[@KyleAyer-xu4pv]

I'm suffering from covid virus now. I've never experienced this plight and hardship in my lifetime. Elizabeth Frazer, the musical godess, saved me from the hell and I will try to live my happy life.

[@gabrielmicah7657]

You’re healed IJMN 🙏🙏

[@_KeepingitReal]

It's 2020, whose still listening to this awesome band!!?

[@lucyhightree1520]

Me!!

[@tiniakleniak]

Ben, moi, pourquoi ? ;)

[@briancox9357]

And 2021

[@draculexi]

been listening since i was a freshman in highschool. 2015 to now :)

[@Truckngirl]

This song will always make me cry. Truth was, at this time Elizabeth Fraser was pregnant and so happy for that! The sound of brilliant busting out glorious will ever haunt my heart.

[@jahoyhoy55555]

I'm not a native English speaker. I've been studying it my whole life, one way or another. This song, despite being one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard, almost made me depressed and miserable because I couldn't understand what she's singing, no matter how hard I tried. Now, I know that this is a unique thing this singer does, and I can just enjoy the song, though!

[@doefagtohd]

God’s throat

[@jlouis4407]

Even native English speakers can't decipher this

[@opwave79]

I still can't believe that I actually met them in person.

[@graffitiwomen]

opwave79 How were they in person? I'm hoping something along the lines of 'yeah, they were all nice and friendly'.... I've high hopes...

[@bvdatech1]

thts fucking rad

[@kaguth]

Please, more details. What year? What concert?

[@taliesinechoes4513]

I use to know them. I first met them in various cities during the HOLV tour. As people they were great...Really down to earth. They were just ordinary people, who made the most extraordinary music. Robin was the one who introduced me to Elizabeth. It was the 2nd time, backstage, that I met Simon. A lot of great memories from that tour. I asked Robin if they could play my home town, Cleveland, the next time they toured, and they did. We met, again, during the FCC tour, and not only did they add Cleveland, but Ohio was the only state that had 3 shows. They gave me tickets and backstage access to quite a few of those shows. Again, a lot of great memories. I love their music, and I loved them as people.

[@opwave79]

^^ Agree 100%. I first met them in Berkeley during their HOLV tour. There were a bunch of other fans outside, but I walked right up to Liz and blabbered something about being a huge fan. Next thing I knew we were shaking hands. Second time was a treat because I met someone who was close friends with Simon. There was a pre-concert meetup in SF before their Milk and Kisses show and everyone was there. Chatted with Simon about the tour and got Liz to show me her tattoos. I was too shy to talk to Robin, but later when he was touring with Siobhan de Mare as Violet Indiana, I finally talked to him and he signed my ticket stub.

[@MAATXIM]

I discovered this song on acid the other night 😭 it was absolutely beautiful

[@HVYMETL]

oooo. Tell us more . . . . .

[@feastqueenelite4901]

I discovered this song this past Monday, sitting in an airport while thinking of what to do next with news that our flight back home had been cancelled. Just the few moments of what ifs at the Las Vegas's Harry Reid Airport, stuck for a night in a city I didn't belong in. The quiet airport then this ephemeral moment of this ethereal tune playing. I had to look it up. Surreal.

[@MAATXIM]

@@feastqueenelite4901 that’s beautiful, must’ve been a memorable moment for sure! I still listen to this song it has become a part of my life soundtrack

[@MAATXIM]

@@HVYMETLnot sure why I never replied but I will never forget that night. When this song came on during the trip it sounded like something from the higher realms talking to me. I couldn’t even understand the lyrics at the time but I could feel down to my bones how ethereal the song was!

[@feastqueenelite4901]

@@MAATXIM It's on my 2022 playlist now. Decided to do that this year so I can remember all the good things this year has brought. 🥰☺️

[@natt73]

A friend of mine gave me a K-7 record of Treasure back in 90...I listened the whole night like I just have found a secret precious stone! Couldnt wait to show my sister, who refused to listen to it ...but after she did, she got so hooked on Cocteau she couldn't listen to anything else for years...bought all their albums.. almost 30 years later, its still incredible to realize how Divine Cocteau is... conclusion: this music must come from Heaven and Liz Fraser must be an Angel!

[@carlhorowitz5916]

The slide guitar bridge alone makes this song incredible. Elizabeth's singing, of course, is perfection.

[@robynsegg]

Still beautiful after all of these years. Still brings tears to the eyes.

[@spinglasshydra]

"Heaven or Las Vegas" in Las Vegas for my True Love: It began, I was living in Los Angeles at that time, studying Architecture. My fiancé and I, both, tried to plan a formal wedding; but, there was always something that would interfere with our plans. Her family and friends lived in the Southern California region (Los Angeles): My family and friends all lived in the Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area (considered the epicenter of high-tech industry, Silicon Valley). Now, those who don't understand California's immensity, it's said: California is the size of the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovenia, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, Kosovo and Czech Republic "all combined together". So, needless to say, a wedding is an immense undertaking. Nothing ever seemed to workout, whenever, we 'planned' anything. We both started doing things differently. Serendipity smiled upon our determination: spontaneity, spurre-of-the-moment, just doing things impulsively - become our motivation. With our new-found stratagem in mind, I just said to her, "It's March 13, 1999 today (our luck numbers combined) let's just get married before the end of the day. We eloped to Las Vegas, inorder, to beat the clock and get married within the next, 18 hours, of the day left. She got a dress and me a tuxedo, and off we drove. Well, we didn't call ahead or make reservations for anything. That was a mistake since there was a National Convention happening in the city. There were no, absolutely no, hotel rooms available, even at the largest casino's. Undaunted. When we got there, I asked, "where can we go to find, a place, that's not "tacky" to get married?" I was told, that there was a place called, "The Little Chapel of the West" - it's a real chapel, famous for marrying Old-Hollywood stars. I make an, 11:30 pm reservation; then, they asked what music does she want to play, while, she's walking down the aisle? I had our, trusty Cocteau Twins CD, "Heaven or Las Vegas" ready and waiting. She was picked up by a limousine, and I drove down the "Las Vegas Strip", and I was fighting the traffic and I was getting down to the wire on time. I finally, I get there, with only 4 minutes left. The limousine driver meets me, and says, "Your future wife, has been crying for 20 minutes, thinking, you got 'cold feet' and 'left her at the altar' ". I go inside the chapel and waited, while she fixed her makeup from crying. Then, they open the doors and start playing, "Heaven or Las Vegas" in Las Vegas. Needless-to-say, she was everything I ever wanted and this song echoed throughout the chapel, that ethereal cascade of plucked strings and strumed rifts, and within that moment, we both, could hear, "The Voice of God" presiding, just for us and nobody else. It was, truly, one of the most surreal and spiritual moments - Then it starts - (four cords,) (four cords,) "Who'll ever Win? Gee, Your so Ephemeral, ..... , ..... Singing on a Famous Street, I Want to Love Me, My Guess, Is It Heaven or Las Vegas, Which is More Brighter, Than the Sun is to Me" I saw everything in - slow motion, but, remember when I said we eloped? We forgot to bring a witness, and we had to have a witness to sign our marriage certificate. No employee of the chapel could sign, according to Las Vegas law: I'm in a panic - then - we'll never forget, the limousine driver named Jack, who should have left already, stuck around to watch us and steps in, to say, "I don't work for any wedding venue, I'm just a limo driver, so, I'll sign for you two." We then walked across the street to the Luxor and ordered a bottle of Champagne. Cheers --- It's all true... !!! Thank You - Robin, Simon, and Elizabeth, you are apart of our souls - forever.

[@pianodusts]

such a beautiful story!! thank you for sharing

[@nobonesaboutitcampos1854]

M..thank you very much..Reading this on my birthday today..i definitely remember that day..especially Jack our witness..lol..and me crying thinking you left me ..lol..so very much appreciate it.Thank you for re-living the happy memories..God Bless you Emme..Love Lumu.

[@lewistrazenzkyferragamolac2197]

Wow! So lovely and interesting, definitely something to remember

[@rei2515]

this entire story is the PERFECT use of this song, I'm so happy you and Cecilia got to live that out. So sorry your wedding anniversary coincides with the day the world shut down though..

[@wrappedupinfumes]

I've once seen someone describe this song as "Dancing Queen in space" and I can't get over it. That's so spot on!

[@captaineasychord1]

I always described it as ABBA on acid!

[@fuzzylumpkins6034]

Growing up Edinburgh, we were blessed with Simple Minds and the Twins, it is a shame the city never put more into our talent.

[@Susspiria]

I used to listen to this album in it’s entirety to try to cope with my ex dumping me. Everything was a reminder of our past. I stopped listening to music but this was the only thing that helped me through the pain and reminded me how much music can help one heal.

[@jeffkosiba2098]

This song is the best metaphor for every failed relationship. It is the tragic beauty of miscommunication eloquted through song and verse.

[@jonathank8830]

In history classes in the future, kids are going to be like: "So the aliens tried to communicate with us before back in the 1990s and people just put them on the radio?"

[@comedrac]

This might be more true than you may realize

[@lucyhightree1520]

This is the lost Irish language Gailic

[@Fakest420]

I found out these guys are from where my parents are from, so said to my dad "Did you know Cocteau Twins were from Grangemouth" and he actually scoffed, rolled his eyes and went "You know your granny worked with the singer in the COOP?" I was flabbergasted

[@marusiaphillips4791]

This entire album takes me back to the 90s. My first husband and I (he died in 07) would dance and make love to this CD. Every song is perfection and in its entirety this album is a masterpiece. Unlike humans, this never gets old. Many blessings to all ❤

[@mawel1955]

I understand completely......

[@micksterminator3]

😭

[@rortys.kierkegaard9980]

Bitter-sweet memories…

[@jamesdelaney7394]

How have I never heard of this group before? Clever song. Basically, how I hear most lyrics anyway:)

[@neonnox3289]

Anyone just tears up every time bc of how heavenly and ethereal this sounds

[@Samuelisakson]

Well they practically invented ethereal sound

[@byronstevens9604]

One of the most evocative songs I've ever heard. May you be blessed enough to have discovered this during a memorable time in your life, it takes you instantly back.

[@kaiookalanikanuha2613]

One of the greatest songs of all time 💯

[@bobdobalina838]

I bought this CD the minute it came out in 1990. It is a chapter in my life, an unforgettibly good one. What happened to us?

[@peachbellini2615]

We got really old.. but we have the best taste in music 💖

[@mariahelenafigueiredo6493]

One of the greatest love songs ever made is one that was never supposed to be heard! During their brief yet intense romance sometime, between 1994-95, JEFF BUCKLEY and the Cocteau Twins’ ELIZABETH FRASER crafted their heavenly duet, “All Flowers in Time Bend Towards the Sun.” It was leaked after Buckley’s sudden death in 1997, and Liz, understandably so, despises this! “Why do people have to hear everything?” she vented in a rare interview with The Guardian. “It’s unfinished… I don’t want it to be heard.” It feels so deeply wrong to betray Liz and violate her privacy like this, especially after everything she’s given us. But the story behind “All Flowers in Time,” the story of Jeff Buckley and Elizabeth Fraser, is one of tenderness and tragedy-so rare yet so sincere that it’s bound to restore hope where it’s been lost, and then break your silly little heart all over again. Love you both: JEFF & ELIZABETH ❤️‍🩹💔❣️

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

Jeff Buckley also wrote his very underrated song, 'Morning Theft', about her.

[@4ad_official]

'Blue Bell Knoll' and 'Heaven or Las Vegas' will be repressed for 14th July. Cocteau Twins - Heaven Or Las Vegas (Official Video)

[@NigelKing]

My original copies are still in very good condition :-)

[@iersdutch]

Nigel King me too everything since garlands

[@NigelKing]

I don't have those ones either sadly.

[@lucy327rss]

4AD excellent

[@nicktrousers]

that's like my burthday

[@tperk]

Heard this song while waiting to board a train from Frankfurt to Paris in the early 1990s. Fit the mood perfectly.

[@arxsyn]

Liz was influenced by Bulgarian female folk choirs. I really hear it in this track. It's really impressive. That otherworldly earthiness. There are some really great recordings of these folk tunes. "The Mystery of Bulgarian Voices"

[@世界で一番美しい人間]

Underrated comment. "Kalimankou Denkou" is one of my favorite song ever.

[@user-db3zq3il6p]

I just wanna say thanks for recommending this. I absolutely hear the inspiration, too. It's also prominent in I Wear Your Ring, probably my favorite song on the album because of the textured vocals.

[@arxsyn]

世界で一番美しい人間 That is a wonderful song. I believe the soloist is a Mezzo Soprano. I've heard other vocalists manipulate the voice like that sounding like a bonafide wind instrument it is. "Chamakay" by Blood Orange for instance

[@AshenRinglets]

Oh wow so cool! I always wondered what music she listened to. I definitely hear it!

[@MsMiguel70]

@@世界で一番美しい人間 Yes! I was just looking that up. "The Evening Gathering". I got this cassette for free 30 years ago. think that's the song I want to hear in my head when I have to leave our Earth. : )

[@Sha2908]

One of the highlights of my life was seeing the Cocteaus perform this live. It was at Brixton Academy and it was a night to remember for evermore. Even the support band, Frazier Chorus were brilliant but this track raised the roof, totally fucking awesome.

[@Flyingtaco82]

Who'll ever win? Gee, you're just so ephemeral Go back for new For new in vain, it failed Singing on the famous street I want to love me Am I just in heaven or Las Vegas It's so much more brighter than the sun is to me He's a hustler It's a role, he'll never make a suit Hang on to this So stay and spin and fail and fail Who'll ever win? Gee, you're just so ephemeral Go back for new For new in vain, it failed Singing on the famous street I want to love me Am I just in heaven or Las Vegas It's so much more brighter than the sun is to me The chill must itch in my soul That's like any old playing card It must be why I'm thinking of Las Vegas It's why it's more brighter than the sun is to me Furthermore, let's blast it off I'm dizzy so I go, another bit it off Come fantasy, for a carnival I'm empty before our wedding Singing on the famous street I want to love me Am I just in heaven or Las Vegas It's so much more brighter than the sun is to me The chill must itch in my soul That's like any old playing card It must be why I'm thinking of Las Vegas It's why it's more brighter than the sun is to me Maybe there, while you was rail I'll go in and seize your heart and be personal I suspect I'm singing to you a tune And still you find the beat and sing it to you soon

[@Moonthetherian11]

This song is so hood

[@Moonthetherian11]

I mean good

[@jlouis4407]

Hood classic

[@valeskafigueiredo7330]

I find myself humming this music all day long, quite unconsiously. Love it so much!

[@dariiofernando]

muy bien!

[@dbo514]

same here, stuck on this song the last few days

[@dariiofernando]

@@dbo514 try with the old cocteau twins

[@robbkinnin1988]

Easily hummed….it comes and goes in my mind for many years now.