Ethel Cain - God's Country (feat. Wicca Phase Springs Eternal) [Official Video]

[@williamechols2731]

I don’t care what anyone says. The kids are still making beautiful music. And this is as beautiful as being young has always been.

[@TheRealValus]

There are always outliers and rare epochs where good taste prevails.

[@raifsevrence]

This is a modern masterpiece of underground whatever genre you call it. The 90's tech awful cameras and videography aesthetic mixed with the recurring theme of smoking and insane, meaningless brand loyalty self-destructive consumerism (marlboro) coupled with meaningful, hard-hitting lyrics. Transplanting late late 80's-90's era white [trash] southern culture themes into a setting modern enough to identify it is some serious uncanny valley shit. It's really uncomfortable and completely brilliant.

[@WindaryKChartreuse]

@@TheRealValus pardon my words but what the fuck! SO well said!!!! In a way that I didn’t even think was possible! 🩵

[@davidwise9897]

Oh, I love the new generation's music and politics. The only thing I can't agree with is their fondness for caffeine free, non alcoholic beverages

[@Paralelalamb]

The kids... Sacrificed goats

[@frankjager1647]

Growing up broke in the south, in the nineties no less, this song feels like it's talking directly to me sometimes. Hell of a feeling.

[@SierraMWymer]

Don’t it, though, brother. Sheesh! eerie, sometimes....that white “church “ dress Ethel has on....

[@shelleyberry188]

Came here to say this. Feels like stepping into the stream of our memories. Damn, we've climbed those Texas welcome signs so many times.

[@YungAzn]

I grew up SE Kansas in the 90s and same. Then when I moved to the big city (Tulsa) my friends lived in the hood and I told I felt more comfortable here than the “good” parts, told them it felt like home 😂

[@shelleyberry188]

@@YungAzn Right. West Texas, North Texas, Oklahoma, it all blends together into a beautiful vista of ... exactly! Home! 🤠🤠😎😎🎸🎸

[@greeneyedmuse.x]

exactly

[@nope5657]

Few artists come out the gate with their image and aesthetic so fully formed. This feels like she's been at this for a decade or more already.

[@HIVEMINDTV]

god's country ethel's world

[@Flash___]

this goes crazy

[@LiamsMusic78]

( . Y . )

[@MrLatthawat]

yes

[@Miumiuoz]

She's god

[@julianwait7909]

In the 80s we had the Cocteau Twins. I’m glad lush beauty carries on. Thank you Ethel Cain

[@ZeranZeran]

I've been listening to "Heaven or Las Vegas" for like 4 years now. Cocteau Twins are really something special. Makes me feel so happy, even if I can't understand what the real meaning is.. you can feel it.

[@CoryHatfield]

[@redhouse3994]

Imagine a Cocteau Twins, Ethel Cain, Jeff Buckley collaboration

[@dougmccoll6126]

Tapadh leat!

[@nomihabo9752]

I did not expect someone to mention the Cocteaus here :0 Great taste I fear

[@JordanSullivanadventures]

I love that her songs are just whatever length they need to be; we get to experience a whole journey she's leading us gently through with her music

[@Plumette14]

Anyone else feel like they were born to listen to this song

[@jasonlvhs2112]

Fcuk I'm bein reborn

[@smokeheaven2990]

I literally feel that exact feeling shit was meant to be

[@Itgetslonely]

🛐

[@MJLucey]

We are all here to bear witness to a miracle.

[@indiemagic1473]

I feel like this song was made for me

[@isaiahbasaldua924]

U can't take the church out of the person no matter how hard u try. I am an exmormon and I miss the church every day. Not the beliefs but the community the music. I grew with catholic relatives and that's also apart of me even if I don't like. Ethel Cain thank you for singing about the experiences of us church queers who left it but still think back fondly on it

[@ZeranZeran]

ex christian and ive been feeling this a lot lately. I miss nice people.

[@TONEDEAFSOUND]

crying a lot rn cuz this is exactly how i feel

[@skrittle555]

recovering catholic and i agree. it's been well over a decade since i set foot in a church but i do feel a sense of nostalgia for it.

[@Lastchance..]

Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand

[@DeliaLange]

@@Lastchance..repaint your walls

[@Disorientedbunny]

I overdosed to this song last month. Now here I am laying down on my balcony detoxing to it. Day 2 I feel terrible but I made a full circle it seems

[@selenacarpenter6550]

TW*

[@cd.4595]

im so proud of you ❤

[@ash_tray_6]

💜🤍🩵

[@Cegros]

Hang in there. No matter what’s up today, or if you read this months later in withdrawals again, more broke than ever… still hang in there. I’m still here. You can stay here with all of us still too.

[@kyll5552]

love u

[@sussybaka5542]

wicca phase honestly is a musical genius if we bein fr

[@smokeheaven2990]

Some of the best lyrics in a verse ive heard in a minute fr

[@naomik5722]

tigers jaw slapped with him too

[@BurnoutBushido]

Lol

[@kingcobrajfsofficial]

@@BurnoutBushido For real lol.

[@hateyergutz]

He sucks. Almost ruined a good song.

[@thomasjones2377]

I haven't found a songwriter who can capture a moment in time quite like she can, this is just fantastic.

[@avedic]

Man....Ethel's/Hayden's fashion choices are just super interesting and beautiful. I mean, her entire aesthetic is....it's all so visually rich and captivating. I love that I'm a straight cis guy in my 30s finding fashion inspiration from a 20s trans woman with face tattoos. lol....I love the modern world. Seriously. It's genuinely wonderful how diverse and beautiful people are and how we finally live in a world where all sorts of voices and perspectives can now be seen for how deeply interesting they are. As a 38 year old....I'm kinda jealous of how limitless the younger generation is. They unshackled themselves in a way my generation didn't at their age. And now I'm learning how to do that more myself....from them. Anyway....I'm rambling. I just think Hayden(Ethel) is a perfect example of why baby boomers need to stfu when whining about younger kids and stereotyping them based on what Tucker Carlson told them. Gah....I'm ranting now. Bye. :P

[@camhealey96]

The guys wear a jumper and black shades, hardly ‘super interesting’

[@avedic]

@@camhealey96 The sun hurt his eyes and the jumper looked fly. But my original comment was specifically about Ethel's look...not Wicca's. They both have something cool going on. Do you? But I hard love the visual universe of Ethel Cain specifically. Hence my original comment. I win.

[@camhealey96]

@@avedic Why you going so deep, its not that big a deal haha

[@xcountzerox]

I'm with you man, forget the salty ones. I turn 40 in January and have also been on this journey for awhile learning from them what they have to teach!

[@camhealey96]

@@xcountzerox what are you even talking about

[@christianeddins2904]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard

[@jamesbrousseau2159]

Yes, and I've heard a lot of music but this...this Is something special 💘

[@jamesbrousseau2159]

@@Umbrey_Dunctum yes indeed

[@angelahardy9113]

From a 50 year old lesbian in North Alabama. I am so glad I found your music❤

[@agoodballet]

I love Wicca phase, how have I never heard of Ethel until now. Literally minutes ago I heard “Crush” and now I’m hooked!

[@_dreamscape]

as someone that grew up taking road trips to see family, this means so much and captures it perfectly

[@carolipscomb]

rly high and watching this w noise canceling headphones. i think this is the greatest song of all time

[@chrisjoosten9819]

That's awesome! I totally get it. :)

[@sneakkiispy]

I’m a Christian and constantly doubting my religion and then not and then doubting yet again. Thanks for this. 🙏

[@jezzbooks]

"I'm from Florida.. bitch" is the funniest thing I've heard all damn day holy shit

[@clyoul3ss819]

I found you over a year ago during some of my crazy drinking nights. I'm 53 but think I"m 24 still living in America in the 80s ;) I haven't gotten drunk in almost a year now. I found your channel again by accident tonight. Your videos remind me the 80s growing up. The haunting, nostalgic music is awesome! .....the homemade nostalgic videos were the other half! ....never forget that. :) Don't let the evil corporations do bland green screen sterile music videos! Happy 2023.

[@legalnehihi1159]

Lyrics The road is longer than it is hard With no one to guide you And no one to hold No best foot forward to sway the odds Just a voice inside you And a stone to throw Could you be someone else If someone else is what I need But I shouldn't ask that of you When you are old you will understand But we are hurting now So what are we to do 'til then? Cradling pictures of you It was a highway to nowhere, and we rode it Cold car with no gas and we chose it Soft bodies playing in the street Our kids will grow up with half as much Trying to build something out of dust Finding out too late what they need You have tasted love and it tasted sweet You drank the blood and bit the meat You hold it, you hold it, you let it go You close your eyes and count to three You say the word and come to me And baby I know Drive the pathway through the pines And the moors of mystery Welcome conflict and let the crisis come And shake the ground beneath And the family secret hiding In the farmhouse down the street Rushes open door on your front porch and shadow me Taken and entirely, I embrace the bonny beast Over hills and highlands we rode hard, the passing peaks Danger liked the virgin wife, beside me she would sleep Cherry was her dad's truck that she crashed at seventeen I kneel before what temper broke the branches on the beach And those thrilling highs and southern nights are always out of reach I learned a lesson I need to pray and hard Final hours take care of me, God (take care of me God) You have tasted love and it tasted sweet You drank the blood and bit the meat You hold it, you hold it, you let it go You close your eyes and count to three You say the word and come to me And baby I know The road is longer than it is hard (love overwhelms me) With no one to guide you (it's all that I want, and it's all that we have) No best foot forward to sway the odds (but is it enough) Just a voice inside you (to make it worth it in the end) Don't sink in me with your dog teeth Don't sink in me with your dog teeth Don't sink in me with your dog teeth Don't sink in me Don't sink in me with your dog teeth You've tasted love and it tasted sweet You drank the blood and bit the meat You hold it, you hold it, but you'll never know You close your eyes and cry to me Don't sink in me with your dog teeth We're better off if you let go If it was harder then It will be better now For I am here and changed I couldn't tell you how There before the grace of God go I laughing to myself Forgetting what about

[@scott0111]

Fck ❤

[@naialain9731]

Ethel Cain hits a specific niche for gay preacher's kids with severe religious trauma.

[@fernandoalvarez3782]

yes

[@traxcltr8721]

Tip: define your life beyond just being gay. Or straight. Whatever. Y’all are obsessed with yourselves.

[@Alex-zh2jv]

Ethel’s music sounds like true worship. Praise and love to the queer survivors of religion. We are as strong as we were hurt. 💜🥹

[@i.9390]

COULD YOU BE SOMEONE ELSE IF SOMEONE ELSE IS WHAT I NEED???? PLS I CANT

[@i.9390]

I ACTUALLY CANNOT

[@boscopappas234]

“Our kids will grow up with half as much, trying to build something out of dust” As a 40 year old American, this line shatters me because I know that whatever we do it’s no use. It’s the truth.

[@familiaandradeherederodelr2320]

Artists like this still exist?

[@skye_belle888]

This video just makes me want to go on long road trips to random places and have fun with the friends I don't have 😢

[@chrisnjoni]

This makes me realize just how much of my youth I wasted. So much talent and creativity. Exciting to see someone so young have the ability and the empathy to put this out to the universe. I can't stop listening. Makes me happy and sad at the same time.....

[@romane9666]

i've never even been to the us but something just moves me to tears i'm not sure what it is... maybe being so much *from somewhere*, being so anchored in that culture and connecting so much with its past, that's a feeling i never really knew and it's beautiful

[@avedic]

This song is hauntingly achingly beautiful. And the visuals perfectly capture the innefible feeling it conjurs in me. I only discovered Ethel Cain like 5 days ago, and I'm so so grateful. What a gem of a discovery.....

[@timithius]

I'm having that experience right now, in real time. And I can't get enough.

[@philippitt122]

Yeah, she so lovely.

[@p25h76l]

Yeah. Im crushing on her for about 8 days now. Instant obsession.

[@joeyj.rskateboards6434]

I’ve been a Wicca Phase fan for years, I’ve recently discovered Ethal. I found out they made a song together, I then melted in happiness.

[@HongPong]

immaculate vhs core

[@a.r.1560]

I moved to Southern Virginia around the time I was pubescent. A lot of my memories there were very rough because I had to adjust to a southern town as a brown kid. But years later I moved out of that place. This song is genuinely healing because it turns the shitty memories of my past into good ones. Love you so much Ethel Cain keep up the work ❤

[@buffbunnyzee]

This is getting me through one of the worst moments of my life. I never knew music could mend my soul the way yours does. Every song makes me feel like you are healing pain you never caused, and I’m grateful for your music. I was going to see you at Lolla this year, but I don’t think I’m strong enough to be in such a large crowd with my mental disorder making me reclusive.

[@juvenilegolden]

Wiccas voice and lyrics makes me drift off to another dimension.

[@ela-cu8bw]

it should be illegal for an ad to pop up in the middle of a music video, disrupts the vibe fr

[@jasonwebster212]

ever since I heard one song on spotify and decided to listen to the album, it's like it's playing in my head 24/7 now... I am so completely enchanted! this touches my heart, and moves me in ways I can't even express

[@justaname7361]

Your spirit knows it's way. And I feel your spirit speaking to mine. Get it girl. Cuz you got this.

[@lilaaron6516]

this a whole feature film

[@foxgrrrl]

Grow up trans in the south FL a lot of this music speaks to me. Cant wait to Ethel Cain in concert.

[@koridevereaux]

I’ve been listening to you for over a year now, and I recently discovered we were born 10 days apart from eachother. Probably why I love your music so much, it encapsulates so much of my life and brings up so many feelings and memories. Happy early birthday ❤️

[@morbidmadeline]

this made me cry and consider whether life is worth living if it isn’t beautiful. thank you miss ethel and miss edith. cheers to the art life.

[@devilbatcookie]

I played this 2 days ago for my dying grandfather. This was the last song he heard. His only words for the past 4 days were I love you. I can still hear it. I hear the aging in his voice flashing in my head all the almost 27 years I have been alive. I love you baby, forever💔 my papaw passed away last night. I will miss him up until my last breath

[@DaGhost141]

need more music with wicca. You both fit together so well it's crazy.

[@AnaGarcia-bt5lg]

this song gives me purpose and it makes me wanna cry in a 'god speaks through me' kinda way

[@i.9390]

This song hurts so good

[@Alex-vm6ef]

Shocked this doesn't have even more views at this point, actual masterpiece

[@smokeheaven2990]

Honestly top 3 songs of the year, and wicca gave the best feature ive heard in sooo long

[@mangotea48]

i will never stop thinking about the earnhardt snippet included in this music video UGH this song is an actual masterpiece

[@rejectedhex]

Wicca snaps always. First time hearing ethal cain... I'm impressed over all

[@outtamatulachanh3649]

There are things in this world I don’t understand but hearing this song gives me a sense of grounding, a understanding of sorts-Thank you for sharing cause it means a lot to me.🙏🏾

[@OhGoodGollywood]

Most beautiful music video I’ve seen in a very long time

[@nearertothee]

talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, shit on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it.

[@yasmin-m-07]

so real

[@abbyrose.00]

revisiting this vid bc this is still one of my fave songs ever

[@sharkpunch2604]

Wicca is so good in this

[@anthony7960]

this is literally one of the most beautiful things I've ever watched and I really mean it

[@nom5358]

could you be someone else if someone else was what i need?… but i shouldn’t ask that of you. and this shit just gets better from there. banger

[@philippitt122]

...that phrasing,tho

[@yun.0250]

Other songs pass me by like a light breeze against my skin, but this song speaks directly to my soul.

[@GareBare90]

Nostalgic, heavenly, carefree and everything I remembered back in the day. Ethel, thanks for this!

[@shelzblack488]

Truly ethereal, I'm reduced to tears here. Last yr I realised I was Autistic, so now awaiting referal, both my kids are two. I realised I was pansexual and non binary too. Listening to your music is truly healing for so many things I can't put into words. I sing along, dance, cry...then repeat

[@luen7730]

Haven't loss my faith but I've been struggling lately. I know in the end no one can neither confirm or deny it but this soothes the soul from the worry of what's after the end. Regardless...just love

[@heyanewsunset6713]

In that case I would definitely recommend Valleyheart as well. Songs like "Friends in the Foyer" hit home really well. I haven't lost my faith, but it's not the same as it once was (I was raised in a very conservative Evangelical household).

[@keithxedge21]

Phenomenal, best song of the year

[@Littlehottybigheart]

480p quality who is doing it like her?

[@clivemortimore8203]

I really enjoy listening to this song without watching the video but doing so miss the warm lovely smile of the young lady who accompanies Hayden on the road trip.

[@chrisjoosten9819]

What a song. And the video, with the locations and the people. It's so real. I've driven through most of those places, (WITH most of those people). I get a bit emotional watching this. I smile alot, and hold back tears a few times, too. Its so beautiful. A lot of people watching this may not understand just how beautiful this really is. I do, though. Thank you, Hayden.

[@brittanypernell7630]

I didnt know i needed your music until now. It found me.

[@vivifromloona192]

no bc why does this made me cry

[@SierraMWymer]

Welcome, little sister!🙏🏼🎤😭🤯🤌🏼🤝

[@will-qb1sw]

No shoes, no budget. Just a film camera and a beautiful voice

[@kasey702]

this song came on my spotify discover somehow and I was totally moved by it. so fresh, so beautiful and authentic. been playing it for almost 6 months now.

[@itsoktosmokemids6576]

Wicca came outta nowhere with one of the best verses I’ve ever heard lyrically. Ever. He’s such a legend. And mark my words Ethel is gonna go down as one of the most prolific artists and songwriters of a generation!!

[@jadebarachielbantasan1389]

I came here because the ending of this song sent me to a dreamy state while biking.

[@dntwnnwkpnymr6049]

listening to this is a spiritual experience

[@Itgetslonely]

I still come back to this, been going through it recently this is so soothing to my soul

[@nttlknght5129]

Hi! I stumbled upon Crush three days ago and I have been playing your music on loop since. This trak is my absolute favorite and it's giving me much needed strength. Thank you so much for sharing you talents with the world, you are making a huge difference

[@p25h76l]

💯

[@spongegar]

Wicca is undeniably the coolest guy on earth

[@Alex-vm6ef]

His swag is so effortless yet impossible to replicate

[@mangotea48]

this song will forever be my favorite of all time this is pure talent

[@judymillersilverman7587]

this is epic

[@charmeraura]

This is perfection and makes me feel whole.

[@aaronmitchell7903]

I want to share this beauty with everyone. Wonderful song

[@localyombot4162]

this is one of the best songs ive heard! cant wait for her to get famous❤️

[@freshfritz4649]

I would miss the smaller venues if she were to trade them in for arenas.

[@STCYRU5]

Fame can be corrosive, if creative freedom produces this inspired music, long may it last.

[@evonquin]

Ethereally present, gorgeous, trippy musical "docureality". I love your work.

[@shandyy]

this video feels like home i cant explain it

[@nunyabisniss1179]

Wow. Ive heard of Ethel Cane, but tonight is the first ive heard a song. This is an amazing lyrical, musical genius. The words are so real. I feel her American girl vibe hard. Im 59 😂❤

[@kennedyzell4054]

i am not even joking when i say i just got into ethel a few minutes ago cus my friend was talking abt her music and i’d been meaning to listen but never got around to it so i finally decided i would.. this is the third song ive listened to so far and it rlly drew my attention because ive been listening to wicca for like six years so i haddd to listen to this and oh my god it did not disappoint at all theyre voices together is so crazy im in love

[@blackwillow27]

you’re fucking jokingggg this is so good. the filming and editing is just immaculate. got some sort of feeling in me at 6:56 where you throw your arms up right in time with that vocalization. You’re an amazing artist, musically as well as visually. You’ve really got something special.

[@genesisfawn]

this is so insanely beautiful

[@joeg3763]

Every once in a while I thank youtube for inserting something new into my playlist.....

[@O-pm8bb]

Dear ethel you have the voice of an angel. I usually never cry but this song touched my soul and I couldn't stop crying. Thanks for making the beautiful music you do ❤❤‍🩹

[@jeffreyrussell4874]

I can listen to this song for hours, have listened to it for hours. What is it about this song? Found it during covid, at one of the lowest points of my life, and it always comes back to me.

[@bchurc00]

I love when beautiful music finds me . . . 😎

[@candycigarette7202]

(sorry this is long, its like 2am here & I have a little buzz on) TLDR; every aspect of this song hits me like telepathy & it's beautiful. I'm living vicariously through the video (its so like seeing a parallel universe or something, it's so like the life I thought Iwas going to have. I met someone who I thought was really special, that i was the luckiest person ever to have them, who said they loved me more than anything. we planned our dream life, we really had it all worked out, all we had to do was stay in our jobs another 3 years, save our money & then we'd take off, we were going to travel round the country in a van, we were going to just wander, just be free. I've wanted to be free all my life. ofc none of it was true, neither of us were who the other thought they were & honestly, thank God that I didn't run away with them because it wouldn't have been anything like I imagined. It would have been incarceration. it would've been horrific. it WAS horrific but it'd have been worse alone in a van driving along the cheddar gorge! watching the video, it's like a glimpse of that daydream version- even in the daydream there was a sense of unease, a sort of very slow-building havoc in the beauty, I thought it was something that would come & go, I didn't think it could hurt me. But the last part, when you sing 'you hold it, you hold it, but you’ll never know....we're better off if you let go' I swear you're singing back through time to a very scared person lying on a hospital gurney in the resus room, at 4am almost 8 years ago now, grabbing her courage with one hand & flinging that dream away with the other, & I'd not been able to feel God since that person came into my life but I felt God (I don't know exactly what I mean by God, it's just the vocabulary that I learnt to describe a presence) in that room & I promised I'd survive.)

[@jacksonmamede4100]

Sempre volto aqui, a música dela me faz bem quando não consigo entender de onde vem tanta tristeza.

[@MegaBeetle65]

This song put's me in a good place everytime especially when I go to bed makes feel warm inside sleep comes easy.

[@pannrickard3459]

i have listen to this song now 100 times today and im not even kidding

[@charmander4576]

Omg his voice MINGLES with hers. I CANT

[@seedsman02]

Beautiful sound, beautiful girl x

[@Steezealways]

Drive the pathway through the pines And the moors of mystery Welcome conflict and let crisis come And shake the ground beneath And the family secret hiding In the farmhouse down the street Rushes open door on your front porch And shadows me Taken and entirely I embraced the bonny beast Over hills and highlands, we rode hard the passing peaks Danger like the virgin wife, beside me she would sleep Cherry was her dad's truck that she crashed at seventeen I kneel before what temper broke the branches on the beach And those thrilling highs and southern nights are always out of reach

[@Brendan_191]

This song is so incredibly beautiful. The video feels like it was found in someone’s old camcorder. Well written, we’ll performed, great video work, directing, editing. All of it. Fucking art

[@JMac-27]

Wicca is on this ❤️ Ummm where has this been hiding? I find the best stuff by accident. I'm obsessed

[@crushingthevector5837]

Ethel Cain....breaking hearts in my yesterdays