Helena Deland - Swimmer (Official Video)

Helena Deland's new album, “Goodnight Summerland”, is now out everywhere.
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Directed and edited by Helena Deland-McCullagh
Shot by Helena Deland-McCullagh and Alexander Walsh
Thanks to Alexander Walsh for traveling with me by helicopter, ferry and foot, and shooting in the cold and the commotion, to Xavier Bélanger-Dorval for the tools and to Sea Oleena for the map.
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The sun has hardly warmed the water when it crashes on the sand
You hoped it would be warmer, you say, pulling out your hand
The warmer waters get the more the oceans expand
You told me first and then I didn't really understand
If I could turn back time
I would
And I’d be good
I would always be kind
To you
You say "Look at this, the world still spins and beauty will never go
It was there before and will be there more when there’s no I to behold"
How suitable, you the buoy, you arms like silver fins
Your head afloat the golden glow of waves crashing in
If I could make this last
Take more of this moment
Trade in some of my past
You swim
You in it all, letting it all in

[@gecko2222]

all my homies bumping that new Helena Deland

[@MrChokenspit]

Bless Helena Deland all my homies love helena deland

[@juliuscoleslaw4276]

Hell yeah

[@jyjjy7]

Shit goes hard

[@manformclay]

Again and again. I love writing to it

[@nick_at_night]

This song is unbelievably beautiful

[@juanpalmadias]

I didn't know your work and this song made me shiver. I spent the last 4 minutes revisiting different times of my life and people that are no longer around. And I thank you for that. This is an absolute masterpiece.

[@Piggy-Oink-Oink]

the world needs more songs like this .

[@hilariocarrillo1250]

so happy to get to hear her play this live in Portland, Oregon tonight :,)

[@listenup3955]

Thank you Helena for sharing this. Every loving son or daughter will feel this at some point.

[@cya5983]

Live performance of this was incredible. Y’all are awesome!

[@aryapraagya]

is it available on video?

[@ruigaio]

Heard this over and over and over... thank you Helena

[@eatfugu]

I play this as a lullaby for my two year old daughter, Celeste

[@jagggd]

It's insane that this has 26k views. What an absolute gem.

[@ivonnerivas1531]

I love it already another song to listen to on repeat ☺️

[@haleynicolewbu0704]

I just finished reading Where the Crawdads Sing last night and I think this song would be perfect for the movie adaptation!! 😍

[@bradleyromeus800]

I’m not quite sure what all the processes behind the scenes are, but thank God for the construction of vibrations and the transference of sound to allow me to experience sacred, beautiful audio art such as this.

[@qzpimae6197]

this is exactly the kind of song i was waiting to hear from you

[@listenup3955]

Wow extremely touching song, even before knowing her motivation for writing it..

[@viniciusvideobox]

The sun has hardly warmed the water when it crashes on the sand You hoped it would be warmer, you say, pulling out your hand The warmer waters get the more the oceans expand You told me first and then I didn't really understand If I could turn back time I would And I'd be good I would always be kind To you To you You say "Look at this, the world still spins and beauty will never go It was there before and will be there more When there's no I to behold" How suitable, you the buoy, you arms like silver fins Your head afloat the golden glow of waves crashing in If I could make this last Take more of this moment Trade in some of my past You swim You swim You in it all, letting it all in

[@foxywombat616]

well this a lovely way to start my day.😊 thanks Helena

[@Desdemo]

That “arms like silver fins” lyric is so good

[@markusandgreta4941]

Her spirit is vivid. Your song for your mother fills and breaks my heart. xo

[@listenup3955]

100%

[@jellygoblin]

in love with this song and your voice. truly mesmerizing. thank you

[@coochiebees1105]

how r u not popular, this is amazing

[@Tannerislegend]

awesome! this sounds lovely, I’m so excited you have new music

[@johancolli3596]

This is incredible and just what I needed, thank u

[@Giovan95]

In love with the humming 😌🎶🎶🎶

[@lilianaredlich9263]

Thank you.

[@listenup3955]

Same

[@Jacquesbocquetfrance]

Beaucoup de douceur, belle musicalité… merci pour ça. Toujours pas de date en France ?

[@ArianaFigMusic]

this better get played at the Toronto show

[@alicemarks7468]

love this!!!

[@mlr0115]

This is sublime. Does this mean a new album is coming? I sure hope so! I have been playing your old stuff for 2 weeks straight how. No 🧢. Postscript: sorry about your mother. Truly.

[@loeuvrededieu]

This is so lovely ♥

[@juanitagangle]

Magnifique.

[@garycameron2152]

Beautiful.

[@sanderstar1000]

a masterpiece

[@dylangriffee8019]

This song breaks my soul and I’m so fucking here for it. ❤😢

[@malice__doll]

So beautiful 💕

[@asheep6682]

great！

[@beat.spectral]

yes, 'there are a thousand' times yes ...

[@aerodynamooo]

💙

[@2beokisgr8]

Beautiful

[@LaNature89]

magnifique :')

[@Putsim]

beautiful creation. wonderfully birthed

[@peglord]

damn. you are talented

[@navarrojuana5960]

beautiful

[@finnjake6174]

bless.

[@artstar5994]

As beautiful as she is....

[@brendanlazar]

Thank you Helena. This song is amazing - the climate change themes are evident and poignantly performed

[@nycholasfortin3351]

🔔

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[@lewie895]

come back helena

[@Otis151]

beautiful song. please get someone to help you with your videos. there are a lot of passionate and talented people that help you capture your ideas for your videos in a thoughtful and creative way. but you have to try. and you have to ask.

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