Ex:Re - Misery Is a Butterfly (Blonde Redhead)

Ex:Re's cover of 'Misery Is a Butterfly', originally by Blonde Redhead, is out now.
Released as part of 4AD's Bills & Aches & Blues compilation.
Listen to all Side 4 tracks here: 4ad.ffm.to/billsandachesandbl...
The full album will be released 2 April digitally and on Vinyl + CD 23 July, pre-save/pre-order: 4AD.ffm.to/billsandachesandbl...
The compilation features 18 of its current artists covering a song of their choosing from 4AD’s past: a creative experiment rooted in the spirit of collaboration and a snapshot of 4AD, 41 years after its inception.
#4ADBlues​

[@manekineko6813]

Who else stopped everything they were doing to just listen to this? 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@gabrieleluparello3312]

I continue doing all I have to do listen to this

[@ianmedina8355]

Same here

[@user-of2ob7vb7d]

That feeling when your favorite singer covers one of your most loved bands!

[@thebuenomonano9053]

What do you think of their first 3 albums? What's your favorite songs from them?

[@lyseaudigier-leloir85]

You won the game of life

[@pranavkushwaha2394]

Lyrics: "Misery Is a Butterfly" Dearest Jane I should've known better But I couldn't say hello, I don't know why But now I think, I think you were sad Yes you were, you were, you were What I say, I say only to you Cause I love and I love only you Dearest Jane, I want to give you a dream That no one has given you Remember when we found misery We watched her, watched her spread her wings And slowly fly around our room And she asked for your gentle mind Misery is a butterfly Her heavy wings will warp your mind With her small ugly face And her long antenna And her black and pink heavy wings Remember when we found misery We watched her, watched her spread her wings And slowly, slowly fly around our room And she asked for your gentle mind, gentle mind, gentle mind Misery is a butterfly

[@milfpaulsen]

i really hope this is part of some sort of lead up to new music!

[@DoubleBread]

This is however part of an album called "Bills & Aches & Blues" and it's a tracklist of various artists.

[@milfpaulsen]

@@DoubleBread i know that, i read the description. i’m just hoping for more original ex:re or daughter music in the near future

[@_unrulyhair]

@GL S ...But like... idk ‘bout you guys but I’m pretty sure there have been “rumors” of a new Daughter album dropping “by the end of the year”, circulating here ‘n there on the Internet for like, the last 3-4 years AT LEAST... like I neeeeeeed to wrap myself in a cocoon of newly minted, freshly dropped Daughter music... It’s like getting to be a critical situation over here yonder I tell ya! ELENA- where r uuuuuu??? 🥺😥😩💀

[@emmamorris7330]

Everything Elena creates is so beautiful and makes you feel sad yet peaceful at the same time. Even though this is a cover it's almost as if she made it completely anew with her own talent. Never doubt yourself Elena you help countless people every day❤

[@luisat431]

I follow daughter since I "really" started to listen to music. And only a few months ago I found out that elena does solo Music as well. I was the happiest person in that moment!!

[@DoubleBread]

She actually started her musical career as a soloist. You may still find some of her old songs she wrote before Daughter existed. My favourite one is "Undead". :)

[@luisat431]

@@DoubleBread oh cool, thanks for that interesting info. I didn't know that. Under what name did she publish the music? Just on her name " elena times" or under another alias?

[@DoubleBread]

@@luisat431 Elena Times? Haha her name is Elena Tonra :D That's the name under which she published. :)

[@luisat431]

@@DoubleBread oh shit, that was autocorrection. I meant to say tonra 😂 and thanks

[@DoubleBread]

@@luisat431 xD No worries, friend

[@breer.5699]

Elena Tonra is just an absolute goddess. The rest of the industry should bow and crown her for the talent she has. She has a habit of covering songs and making them better the original. Another piece of art that will be on repeat for the next 12 hours ❤

[@thomas0101]

🖤

[@deepzzzleep3575]

You are very rethorical

[@elenaa9157]

Literally

[@TheGryphon24]

it's impossible to not fallen love to her she did amazing job with with 12 Ensemble. She is the music's physical shape.

[@rickgrimes5280]

I hope that Daughter or Ex: Re will be part of the new Life is Strange game again.

[@Renificus]

Totally agree!

[@androokek6363]

Same here

[@johnrobertmelescan2245]

Sorry to disappoint

[@patricialune2214]

I fall in love with each note, Elena's voice, the colours that pop up in my head. I am so fragile but I find strenght in it. And all that happens every time I hear Elena's art.

[@browneyesblackdragon7999]

YES A NEW SONG OMFG THANK YOU FOR THE MEAL

[@jupiter3809]

Elena really is my favorite artist of all time

[@EmanuelFusinato]

A blond redhead song by Elena, OMFG I wasn't prepared for that!!! Loved it 💝

[@kailanromer3368]

Elena has done it once again. Simply amazing!

[@honestreviews7185]

the guitar is such a zesty & mesmerizing take on her music would love to hear more like it

[@user-rn8tx8sl5t]

So beautiful, Elena is a genius, love from Argentina.

[@OceanMetTheSky]

I listen to this song all the time. The vocals, the instruments, all of it is just insane. I can't wait to hear more from ex:re and Daughter

[@Min4to3]

when she sings the chorus “misery…” with THAT instrumental I lose everything and close my eyes!!! Chillssss💙✨

[@iluminomucho]

Beautiful, haunting, stunning, I have missed your music

[@juli3ncore]

the best notification i could've got! ♡

[@matthewk956]

Wow, I could never have possibly imagined somebody covering this song. It is just too intricate. You have done brilliantly. This is exquisite.

[@redegyptiancopt]

My favourite all the time. It makes me feel that I'm in a lucid dream. Gloomy numb and beautiful

[@alexiahasegawa]

I was not expectating a new video! And saved my life in quarentine... Elena is AMAZING as always!

[@natalyaann2310]

Elena you never fail to mesmerize me with your beautiful work ❤️

[@barsik0079]

Я понимаю, что мой комментарий похож на остальные. Но все-же Елена, ваша Музыка может спасти жизни. Я - яркий пример. Когда 4 года живешь в надежде, что собьет машина или упадет льдина с дома или сам не наложишь руки, особенно в суровых русский условиях. Ваша музыка помогает этого избежать Ваша музыка - это максимально сильная эмоциональная привязанность к почти каждой песне, что готов их слушать крайне часто Невероятно благодарен, что помогли мне жить.. да и многим наверное, тоже Поэтому для меня ангел, это Елена

[@androokek6363]

:')

[@jasperjohns5956]

I am very glad to hear Elena is still singing and recording. More please, when you feel so inclined!

[@migratory.114]

we've been blessed yet again.

[@karolinadelmondes9764]

Elena is amazing 💕 thanks a lot for everything and for every masterpiece ✨

[@amandasantos8545]

missed your voice, this is awesome! 💙🇧🇷

[@drowndrawn8836]

Ahhhhhh thank you Elena!!!

[@waseemmazen4222]

Your voice never disappoints

[@gcautaerts]

die I reach heaven after all? 2 of my favorite artists melting together

[@defnotcam9166]

This is literally everything… I need another album stat

[@imga392]

What a rich color of sounds. It's beautiful.

[@halekizildagli4388]

beautiful as always...

[@zulasyrafismail791]

We are being blessed with new music

[@nana-ro7nr]

this is gorgeous ahhh i love yall sm

[@voidsdaughter5205]

Meu dia ficou melhor depois de ter recebido a notificação. Elena, obrigada por tudo! Sempre perfeita.

[@eatingaburritorn6934]

Love it

[@clustersandesh8148]

One of the beautiful song i heard recently ♥️

[@otculzombi7680]

added to "cover is better than the original" playlist

[@Heyitsalibrary]

I think both are great

[@manekineko6813]

@@Heyitsalibrary ye I think both versions are pretty good

[@thebuenomonano9053]

Yeah, might be a bit of a stretch but respect the opinion

[@otculzombi7680]

@@thebuenomonano9053 i didn't mean that.i just wanted to say this is a brilliant work for a cover.

[@otculzombi7680]

@@thebuenomonano9053 but you’re right my words are bit harsh.sorry for that

[@rubenlaurentiu90]

love this!!!

[@luisfsanchez7097]

Loved that cello ufff

[@kimrairon]

🦋

[@devonthomas4479]

You covered the well. Great Job 👏🏿

[@uplvtmusic7431]

Sounds like an unexpected marriage between A Perfect Circle and My Bloody Valentine. I freaking love it

[@Erik-sal]

Misery Is a Butterfly.

[@spixr7722]

i missed you elena very much 🖤

[@stayoutofthecitys]

Been an advid follow of her music. Since she sang in daughter . Years ago it feels so much longer . Her music gives me comfort , I'm not alone in the fight .

[@unconventionalideas5683]

She still sings for Daughter, I believe.

[@v.s2108]

realmente hermosa.

[@BlueMoonMusic_]

😍😍 love it!

[@charlotteschrader9301]

I'm so glad I discovered your music. My whole self is just blown away. Wow!!

[@esmakyol]

I'm at the stage where I listen to this masterpiece everyday or else my day is not complete

[@harmonianp4238]

Omg new music, just in time for quarantine part 2 ❤

[@astafyrov6831]

This is what keep me alive❤

[@wondermuffin9129]

Genius! Love this song! ♥️😍

[@katlyness48]

I just ordered a poster of Elena. daughter and Elenas music is so tragically beautiful I just love them so much. 5 years strong as a fan!

[@justinpiche7977]

Just amazing!!!

[@amaruv.r9760]

Aaaaahhhh, canción nuevaaa 🥰

[@DoubleBread]

What a wonderful cover. The lyrics are Elena's style also. I love this.

[@heloisaarjonas8913]

the most beautiful voice ive ever heard in my entire life, thanks for that, love you 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@yunusemre-rm6xr]

this is great!

[@PoshMoshful]

The gentle mind… always the first thing touched, instantly followed by the heart.

[@coudywane888]

Damn this is so mesmerizing

[@belenbinaghi3989]

Te amo, Elena. You are so talented

[@medvedeva_polya]

I can't stop listen to it 🖤

[@SceleSceptile]

Beautiful

[@reve6126]

WOW！Finally a new song and that's Amazing!

[@apenguinswar3273]

Perfect

[@arianamontalvo2662]

Woke up to this notification, what a great way to wake up

[@dorapoznajeswiatbezcb]

Masterpiece !

[@goojuttbrrr]

masterpiece

[@BoyInGreyWasTaken]

YAAAAAAASSSSS AFTER SO LONG FINALLY

[@errorissinsan]

nothing can top this.

[@tchangtsung]

So beautifull !

[@eggy612]

I love this song and I love her.

[@lunaanazar2909]

pelo menos algo de bom essa semana

[@soulserver127]

Im not gonna lie. I do miss you guy's. I miss Daughter as well :'( I do hppe all is well with Elena and the band. I do know this takez tome though so do take all the time you need. I just love both your bands unique sound and your beautiful voice

[@laurahero1162]

I love it

[@alexandr897]

Как всегда Прекрасно! 👏Bravo!

[@gatitogordo3439]

i really love your music

[@cxnnabisss]

I am thankful of the beauty of the art I created in your absence waiting for it to end

[@latvians13]

I stopped everything to listen to this, as well! WOW. This kicks ass 🥂 Elena is beyond beautiful, special. A truly phenomenal Musician Artist! ❤❤❤

[@GwenisImmune]

Dearest Jane I should've known better But I couldn't say hello, I don't know why But now I think, I think you were sad Yes you were, you were, you were What I say, I say only to you 'Cause I love and I love only you Dearest Jane, I want to give you a dream That no one has given you Remember when we found misery We watched her, watched her spread her wings And slowly, slowly fly around our room And she asked for your gentle mind Misery is a butterfly Her heavy wings will warp your mind With her small ugly face And her long antenna And her black and pink heavy wings Remember when we found misery We watched her, watched her spread her wings And slowly, slowly fly around our room And she asked for your gentle mind Gentle mind, gentle mind

[@deadspire6556]

I missed your voice. It's a beautiful song

[@IamAvidity]

This is encompassing

[@tumomukanihimself]

This cuts deep 💔

[@sacool5095]

até que enfim! ❤️

[@DanielGomes-ic5jz]

It's a masterpiece ❤️🇧🇷

[@yoohoodrinker566]

Elena! You're the best singer ever!

[@bootybandit4402]

God I needed this holy shit

[@antononononon]

outstanding

[@jaovic1993]

❤️🇧🇷 I'll love you forever

[@joaovitorlimadesouza2301]

Tmj lekao aqui e Br também

[@hentaijoshu9928]

Wow

[@noveltycrusade]

i like this cover

[@selimyann]

It's interesting without Kazu Makino but still not bad, good work Elena. Nice to see you again.

[@palmlessprayer]

❤

[@sophiemou33]

Non riesco a smettere di ascoltarla

[@yellowcardigan2717]

Waaa i just love you!

[@yesmynguettouche]

yes❤