"august" -- vanisa khamkhosy (audio)

[@birdesteps]

It's been three years and i'm still obsessed with this, so magical.

[@kadibookalways]

This song, especially the beginning just creates such pretty and flourishing images in my head. Really beautiful sound and curious story within. Really want to fully understand the story that is going in but at the same time I'm just enjoying the music and voice

[@geodude7135]

i saw a video she made on instagram today and she said that the story is about a girl named Mary who was murdered by her summer fling and buried in a basement 😶

[@kadibookalways]

@@geodude7135 I.....well alright then. Much more violent than I first thought it was gonna be💀.....still a vibe though

[@graciekinnaman849]

@@geodude7135 Interesting, I thought it was going to be about an abusive relationship.

[@moo1828]

I randomly found this song and now it always on loop playing loud on a speaker in my room. I sincerely hope your write more songs, I’m sure they will be as wonderful to listen to as this one.

[@coneyanderson8665]

please please write more songs like this, the type of songs that make me feel like a character from Anne with an E, running through an endless field with the love of my life, you honestly are gonna go so far i just know it.

[@Rosesarered-o2k]

Lyrics: Silent little words catch fires in forests of evergreen then the daisies you left for me they wilt... whose to say that she still lives in August that month is fairly long I think she moved on to september, it’s been a while since nightmares roamed the streets of old Ohio but I think that you and I both know that the ghost of Mary lies in books I’ve never picked up from the shelf down in the basement the ghost of August nights lie deep within your tangled whiskey lies... Mary liked to keep her door wide open for the birds and bees but baby you went in willingly... Who’s to say that you have ever loved me I only see the flaws in every word you didn’t mean. It’s been awhile since nightmares make me scream into the ocean but I think that you and I both know that the ghost of Mary lies in books I’ve never picked up from the shelf down in the basement the ghost of August nights lie deep within you tangled whiskey lies... On the other side the grass is darker it doesn’t get much water besides the tears from my own eyes... Mary if you ever hear my warning, he isn’t all that good the boy who only loves in august... The ghost of Mary lies in books I’ve never picked up from the shelf down in the basement, the ghost of August nights lie deep within your tangled whiskey, oh I hate your tangled whiskey lies...

[@GolldenVallion]

thank you this helps a lot

[@skeebydobopbopanetflixoriginal]

This is a good song cause it's different from other breakup songs, other songs have lyrics that dehumanise or sadden breakups, but this one just telling the aftermath of a bad relationship that completely killed/changed the person we hear in the pov, in a very subtle way that isn't very vivid but still shows the terrors of a past august. Edit: so I found the actual meaning of the song and its very literal and I thought it was figurative lol, still a good song tho

[@schwi5425]

@Gabrielle Guillemot From genius: This beautiful first release by artist Vanisa Khamkhosy tells the story of a girl named Mary, who was killed by her summer fling in August

[@GoblinVolume]

This song is criminally underrated 💜💜

[@aliceborgesdejesus8557]

This song is a folktale, the artist is very creative with storytelling through her music

[@gabrielledorsey6063]

beyond proud of you vanisa. this is gorgeous

[@ofthreeparts]

Lyrics (pls forgive errors): silent little words catch fires in forests of evergreen and the daisies you left for me, they wilt who's to say that she still lives in august that month is fairly long i think she moved on to september it's been a while since night nightmares roamed the streets of old ohio but i think that you and i both know that the ghost of mary lies in books i've never picked up from the shelf down in the basement the ghosts of august nights lie deep within your tangled whisky lies mary liked to keep her door wide open for the birds and bees but baby, you went in willingly who's to say that you have ever loved me i only see the flaws in every word you didn't mean it's been a while since night nightmares made me scream into the ocean but i think that you and i both know that the ghost of mary lies in books i've never picked up from the shelf down in the basement the ghosts of august nights lie deep within your tangled whisky lies on the other side the grass is darker it doesn't get much water besides the tears from my own eyes mary, if you ever hear my warning he isn't all that good, the boy who only loves in august the ghost of mary lies in books i've never picked up from the shelf down in the basement the ghosts of august nights lie deep within your tangled whisky, oh i hate your tangled whisky lies

[@suzanneroggenkamp8605]

ty for this!

[@catth1169]

I‘ve been listening to this song non-stop during the last few days - really suited the stormy weather here! I‘m really looking forward to whatever you‘re going to do next, you have a lot of talent :) Love from Germany!

[@xiaojuntete1187]

It kind of gives off witchy vibes and I love it💗 like soft on the outside but strong and passionate on the inside

[@gi9033]

this song is so beautiful

[@richardd9951]

This song is really great, I discovered it randomly on spotify today. You are very talented, greetings from France

[@mirainyan4468]

This is so beautiful… I can’t describe it but I feel like I’m laying in long grass next to an old abandoned cabin with loads of history and it slowly turning to night, idk bad description but its vibey

[@eleanorbills5637]

how is this not blowing up- man- this is so GOOD

[@peaceout8230]

damn this song capture spring and summer vibe so amazingly well I can imagine seeing myself running in a field filled with flowers

[@jaaaaaane]

AHHHHH I’M FREAKING OUT I’VE BEEN WAITING SO LONG

[@masonborchardt7326]

I have literally waiting so long for this... absolutely worth it

[@goddess_ofchaos]

i love how creative the lyrics are, it reminds me of folklore

[@nabillera1485]

Discovered this song last august, it's finally august again :) will be on repeat the whole month

[@jennagrace13]

This is so beautiful. Congratulations, I look forward to hearing more of your work x

[@megansawchek5839]

I LOVE this! Beautiful lyrics, instrumental, and voice! I can’t wait to hear you grow as an artist!!!!

[@gi9033]

🥰🥰 i’ve been so excited for this to release, i’m soo happy rn, your voice is gorgeous

[@tumblyweed8946]

sweet! this was so worth the wait :D

[@svetaclarke3538]

This song would be amazing in a movie or as a tv show theme!!!

[@GolldenVallion]

This song is beautiful and it is one of the best songs if heard in a while. It brings me back to my pre teens when I was still watching rapunzel and read books with my friend. We both love this song btw. I hope you will keep making music. It is beautiful and you have a lot of potential to grow. This song remand me of the song 'soldier, poet, king' and 'show me that you're human' very beautiful and calming songs just like this one

[@vivianeb90]

Very beautiful tune. My husband and me both got an earworm from it. Please continue making more music!

[@myosinfilament2969]

Whenever I hear this song, I cry. There are few times that art touches me so deeply I cannot breathe.

[@NatzKulz]

Not only do you have beautiful voice but the songwriting is absolute gold, it's hard to find poetry and storytelling of this quality in modern songs, you have a new fan, keep it up! ❤️

[@strawberrycreme7181]

Yesss!!!! This amazing I can’t believe this is reality it’s too beautiful

[@dani_jean_17]

YES 10/10

[@jasbee7715]

THIS IS INCREDIBLE I LOVE IT 🤩

[@joanavale6221]

I DIDN’T SAVE THIS SONG AND IT WAS SO HARD TO FIND AGAIN BUT THANK GOD I DID CAUSE IT’S BEAUTIFUL

[@marion5641]

That is so beautiful !

[@emmalineworthington4890]

SO PROUD!!!!🤍🤍🤍

[@GolldenVallion]

this is brillant. cant wait for more

[@elainalan3952]

No when I tell u I love this song so much … PLS POST MORE!! This is giving such strong YA energy…. Also ur voice is so lovely and mature for like ur general look I did not expect such a young singer!

[@sophia8677]

I'm obsessed this is exactly what my ears love

[@simonefernandez6990]

this song is so beautiful, just found it and i'm listening to it on repeat

[@vn9352]

YASSSSSSSSSSSS QUEEEEEEENNNN

[@monio.9444]

If they make a new movie version of Pride and Prejudice or something similar, this is a song that would fit some epic love story scenario like that. It's a very good song, congrats! 👏💙

[@oramusicroom]

Beautiful song

[@maisie4399]

Meanwhile me finding out today that this song is about Mary getting stabbed and burried by her summer fling

[@comptonfun8443]

Honestly really love this, a music video would be sick

[@AL-xc6ro]

I just saw one of her IG reels with this song and I’m so glad I looked it up

[@calajouri]

this song is so magical

[@Glitterandgoldfinds]

Truly an amazing song I can’t believe you only have one song!!!! This feels like a established artist 😮

[@cristiultravioleta]

omg this is so soothing for the soul, i love itt 💛

[@jaaaaaane]

This is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it.

[@PaulaJimena]

You have one of the most beautiful vibratos I've ever heard

[@kelveesilbe1811]

I adore this. It's like poetry

[@jirehmisajon9042]

I found this song in your ig account and had to find the full version. Its such a pretty sooooong !!!! God bless you for your talent 💞

[@lozzoe]

I heard this on Instagram as you were promoting it and I needed to come and listen to the whole thing

[@anjilenagrace9868]

I adore this song, just found it today. Joni Mitchell is one of my favorite poets / songstress and she reminds me so much of her! Especially the end!! I love music that’s like reading a story🦋🤍🤍🤍

[@kirbyboba208]

THIS IS BEAUTIFULL

[@orangeflyblossom]

Girl I’m so surprised this hasn’t blown up

[@megansky4484]

this is a beautiful song and I love hearing it from my speaker

[@bethany613]

this is simply beautiful

[@dynamc4794]

I love this vibe SO SO MUCH, hope you reach more people w ur beautiful voice ♥️

[@sureyyaural2064]

Romantic.Playful.Spiraling down and lifting up.You catched ! You let go! YES.

[@edeng.3669]

This song is so beautiful!

[@nitananita]

This song is simply beautiful

[@alexishazim]

YES!!! ITS FINALLY OUT!!! I LOVE IT!!

[@softglow0922]

I came across this song on someone’s Instagram reel and I’m absolutely obsessed with it. It’s so beautiful

[@tamarshakarashvili7180]

I really think that this should go viral it's amazing and your voice is so smooth wish you all the best you are so talented🌺

[@Jenny-jy8zb]

this is so pretty

[@gwendolineguillaume9778]

Omg i'm in love with this song 😍😍😍

[@jasbee7715]

you’re definitely going BIG BIG places 🥰

[@maxwellgrimsley]

This is so gorgeous I have chills

[@rebeccahuttman3030]

Perfectly impactful and simplistic. It’s a truly gorgeous song. ♥️

[@norahroyce3722]

This song is soooo good! 😊

[@lollipopmuffincat]

This is a year old!? It's so beautiful the music, your vocals. Absolutely enchanting! I hope you get more recognition soon! I'm glad I found you through reels on Instagram!

[@Jveve4206]

So proud of you Vanisa!!!

[@wires8684]

This is so beautiful

[@celinebrice4315]

I fell in love with this song instantly

[@lilaclupin]

Just found this on instagram and it's so beautiful and magical 💞

[@maibadr4081]

How is this not trending!!

[@nyxnoelle]

This song is so gorgeous 💕💕 (now I have to blast it on repeat for the next 4 days 😂😂)

[@FaithMichelleStudios]

How do you not have more followings!? You are so underrated!!!

[@Jo-pr7jg]

Silent little words catch fires in forests of evergreen And the daisies you left for me, they wilt Who's to say that she still lives in august That month is fairly long, I think she moved on to September It's been a while since nightmares roam the streets of old Ohio But I think that you and I both know that The ghost of Mary lies In books I've never picked up from the shelf down in the basement The ghost of august nights Lie deep within your tangled whisky lies Mary liked to keep her door wide open for the birds and bees But baby, you went in willingly Who's to say that you have ever loved me I only see the flaws in every word you didn't mean It's been a while since nightmares made me scream into the ocean But I think that you and I both know that The ghost of Mary lies in books I've never picked up from the shelf down in the basement The ghost of august nights Lie deep within your tangled whisky lies On the other side the grass is darker It does get much water besides the tears from my own eyes Mary if you ever hear my warning, he isn't all that good, The boy who only loves in august The ghost of Mary lies in books I've never picked up from the shelf down in the basement The ghost of august nights Lie deep within your tangled whisky Oh I hate your tangled whisky lies -August, Vanessa Khamkhosy

[@dagmarajanicka9933]

Beautiful voice, touching words. This is all I need in my dreams 💕

[@DamilolaOsunneye]

Pure

[@chloeabumoussa3850]

beautiful!!

[@emmamoran9321]

Omg gurl your voice is so gorgeous! 💞💞💞💞

[@alinaserstobojeva6062]

I love this with my whole heart

[@caelania1508]

No because this is beautiful???

[@shleepingpowder2715]

The way she sings almost sounds like Irish singing? Reminds me of a specific irish singer named Cara Dillon.

[@anna_inspiration]

That's so good.

[@agentnine3973]

THESE LYRICS, ITS JUST, WOW

[@tbowns.85]

I feel like I’ve listened to this 1000 times by now 😂♥️

[@boothecuteghost7053]

This should've been theme song of 'where the crawdads sings'........ Its magical💫💫💫

[@bubbles7404]

This gives me Taylor Swift's sister vibes and I'm here for it

[@FaeMab]

Baby yasssss

[@cathrinmays9454]

Love this so much

[@frederiquenobel9758]

so beautiful!!!🥰

[@friedlemon5172]

How utterly lovely :D

[@udontknowuv]

I've been listening to this song non stop now 😅💕

[@Alice-zt5ex]

Oh this is so beautiful !

[@cofftea]

I absolutely love this song, I hope that you'll become big one day.