Charlotte Wessels - The Exorcism (Official Video)

“The Exorcism”, debut single of upcoming album “The Obsession”, out on September 20th
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The Obsession:
Charlotte Wessels - Vocals
Timo Somers - Guitars
Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije - Bass
Joey Marin de Boer - Drums
Sophia Vernikov - Piano, Hammond
The Exorcism music and lyrics by Charlotte Wessels. Arrangements by Charlotte Wessels, Timo Somers and Vikram A. Shankar. Mixed by Guido Aalbers at Giesound Studios. Mastered by Andy vanDette Mastering. Produced by Charlotte Wessels.
Video by Tim Tronckoe and Claire Stuart of Blond & Blauw Films, Scenography by Nina Cornelia Schilp, Styling by Simon de Bruyne, MUA Ashley Groenewald, Lights by Friso Tjalma. Dance by Lidewij Bouter
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Lyrics
The Exorcism
You were here at seven
Banging my head against the wall
To the rhythm of some old hymn
That I still recall
When I was eleven
you told me I’m like the silver moon
As I ran on empty not a day to soon
Your tone changed after
To hunger strikes and hurricanes
Scarlet summers, growing pains
I’d follow you all the same
Oh I kissed you sickly
Smoking out sadness in your room
T’ was the first time ever I thought
Of expelling you
Now I’m gonna stay up I’m gonna stay afloat
With or without you
Stay away, be gone
You wandered briefly
Left me crying tears of joy
And for a minute
I knew peace
It was beautiful
and so boring
I know I’ll exorcize you
Twice each decade from now on
And though I might sedate you
You will never be gone
Oh, you’ll never be gone
You’ll never be, never be
I’m gonna stay up I’m gonna stay afloat
With or without you, with or without you now
Stay Away Be Gone

[@simonesimonsofficial]

Love it ❤ Hauntingly beautiful ❤️‍🔥

[@robmills9636]

And it was beautiful and so boring... I'm not a big lyrics guy, but damn, that was a good line.

[@CharlotteWesselsOfficial]

Thanks so much for joining the live premiere. The Exorcism is yours now! <3

[@CharlotteWesselsOfficial]

Can't wait until The Exorcism drops! I will be here in the live chat watching the premiere with you!

[@christopherrive2178]

Absolutely phenomenal voice and with great guitar players. It's even stronger than DELAIN, because I love this Break Down Concept, before restarting very strong without forgetting the melody

[@valksyvalksington6155]

Loved how hard this went in contrast to the more dreamlike softer parts. Really enjoy how so many women in metal experiment with distortion and texture - it adds a new dimension to narrative and emotional expression.

[@MarcelaBovio]

I love everything about this! 🔥🔥🔥

[@redorc77]

don't get an exorcism, and keep both the "normal" vocals and the growls! 😉

[@punkstar14ful]

Charlotte might not ever read this comment, but I want to write it somewhere and get it out. This song is so powerful and often leaves me in tears because if depression feels the way I think it does, then I'm pretty sure I've had it since I was 12 (yes, creepy considering the lyrics). This song makes me personally think about those sporadic times my depression has gotten severe since I was 12 and how I've always wanted to literally exorcise it out. I just love this song so much (it actually does help a lot when listening, by the way). 🥲❤❤

[@digitalmouse3314]

Yeah interesting song love vibe of the Nelly gone Metal vibe.

[@YouTube_hates_my_name]

What on earth do they put on the Dutch water to produce so many world class female rock singers!!

[@PZVik]

OMG 🥰

[@cal9557]

I'm not sure how to explain it, but her voice has changed. It sounds much richer, with more texture and depth. Maybe she’s finally free (?). I can't wait to hear what Charlotte has in store for us! Love this song 🖤

[@Punk90Rose]

This buttered my bread and watered my crops

[@b.entranceperium]

Yo... this is probably the single best solo song I've ever heard from you. Got a lot of Dreadnought and Alcest vibes from this. So cool to see the old Delain members in here too! Miss you guys and so glad to see you're still putting out killer music 🤘🤘

[@maxsthings8960]

Charlotte has been exploring a very interesting experimental sound in recent years. I found the song very promising. The filmography and photography are beautiful. The looks too. Congratulations!

[@DestinyDragonLP]

Oooooooh Mother is SERVING!

[@ox7639]

What an unbelievable statement of a song. What is it with the Netherlands, every other week another metall godess puts out outstanding art. I am gonna be so broke .. but very happy

[@brontiq]

F*king SOUNDGASM!!! ❤❤❤

[@LucindaMF]

This to me is really really good stuff: the intense music, the screams (!), the wonderfully made video, the overall beauty, not to mention the great acting. Nothing about it must have been easy, you can tell there's dedication and hard work behind it. Such gift for the art!