Ethel Cain - Ptolemaea | REACTION

[@baileymoran8585]

As a metalhead I can say that I had a similar response to this song. I cannot stop listening to this song. It’s different than my usual tastes but also… not. Like the elements are there in a different order. I love the blend of goth/industrial and metal but this is done in such a unique way, and her vocals verge on classical. That gives it a very different edge, and I even love her lighter stuff so far. I love how it becomes a different song at the screen, almost like an intro to a black metal album or something. It’s about an abuser finding her and she narrowly gets away (the distorted vocals at the end say ‘you can’t run forever’ implying she gets away). The name is from Dante’s Inferno. It’s the realm for traitors. A lover betrayed her by trying to unalive her, in this song. It feels like it needs to be in a horror movie. Definitely watch a lyric video. You hear them really clearly when you can read them. It’s wild.

[@ryanjeffreyy]

She doesn’t actually get away. She is so high on drugs that her “lover” and abuser has been feeding her and is basically hallucinating the whole time. The prayer at the end I think of Death itself coming for her as she is unalived by her abuser, Isaiah. Hence the lyrics “blessed be you girl, promised to me by a man (Isaiah) who can only feel hatred and contempt towards you.”… The next song on the album goes right into her actually dying and rotting away. Not saying your take is completely wrong but this is what I’ve gathered from Ethel’s Genius account and lyric breakdown.

[@sarinatuell8182]

Disclaimer: long comment lol I just discovered your channel from your reaction to Crush by Ethel. Immediately subscribed! I can see you’ve got a few comments recommending to listen to the full album; I am also here for that reason and I can’t plead enough. I will mention the entire album, Preacher’s Daughter, does not have the same vibe as this song, but it is still 100% worth listening to. The artist, Hayden Anhedönia (that’s her real name) has created the character of “Ethel Cain” (her music artist name) and tells Ethel’s story through the album. It’s a concept album meant to be digested as a whole, and given how much you’re into film, I’m sure you’ll dig it. Ptolemaea would be the climax of the film so to speak as it is the 9th track of the album, and definitely where things take a turn for the absolute worst in the story line. One thing I will mention that I don’t see a lot of commenters doing, not just on your channel but others as well, is that the album comes with a trigger warning - themes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, murder, etc. (this character definitely cannot catch a break) It’s so heavy but put together in such a beautiful way, but just be prepared if you do ever decide to sit down for an hour and 16 minutes to listen to the modern masterpiece Preacher’s Daughter. I’ll definitely be here for it 🤗 And using Genius lyrics and notes as you go through each song will help so much in grasping and appreciating the literal sheer genius of Hayden’s talent in self-producing the entire album!

[@MetalLensReviews]

@@sarinatuell8182 thank you, I’ll deff be checking more of her out soon as I get a chance.

[@oliviapasquarelli99]

This is the kind of album that reminds me of being a kid in my room, listening to a CD with the little booklet completely consumed in reading the lyrics. The album tells a story in every way possible, it takes you on a journey. Whether you document it or not, I def recommend a beginning to end listen of the album. Ethel Cain often comments with explanations to her lyrics from her verified account on Genius. Cool channel and review btw! :)

[@MetalLensReviews]

Thank you and I'll deff consider a full album listen.

[@Harlan-kj8id]

You gotta do it! The story is incredible

[@riggamorrischan]

The whole “make it stop” buildup is very tense and then that scream… so good

[@Fckinjez]

10/10 recommend doing the full album. Its phenomenal. Plays like a movie and it has a super consistent storyline - i like to jokingly call it inverted metal; youll see why xD

[@skatercan67]

Great reaction thank you!

[@ludwinalexander9264]

Thanks for the reaction! It will be awesome if you react to the whole album reading along Genius cause it adds a great story to the album that will shock you

[@ineedacigarette1688]

Can u react Bianca by Rivi Palomino