Kate Bush - Lily

[@selmesg4277]

Lily Cornford is the older woman. She was a great spiritual teacher and healer and met Kate through her healing centre in Kilburn. I went to her for many years and I wept when I watched the video,it was if she was speaking to me at a time I was very afraid and required spiritual protection

[@haroldthebarrel9547]

I always imagined this story was true. Thank you for testfiyng.

[@blackmore4]

@@diamonddog257 You know, there's a much better way of making a point.

[@moocyfarus8549]

I haven't even finished watching this video and I know that what you're saying is 100% true I know exactly what this song is about and it more than explains why she never toured and became a recluse,, she did make reference to the all seeing eye a handful of times in her early career a lot of artists from the UK in the early 80s became aware of things that are only coming to light today,, Jaz Coleman the lead singer of Killing Joke Broke Free as well and made an entire album about it exposing everything The Killing Joke album of 2003

[@lavieenrose5954]

Kate started her Before the Dawn shows with this wonderful song ....

[@ritchie07]

@Moocyfarus I’m intrigued. Tell me what the song is about. And how it explains her not touring

[@gianilira]

I love how cult and avant garde Kate's videos were. Her lyrics are far more than poetic. No words can describe the love I have fro this woman and what she does. Her face needs to be printed next to the word "art" in the dictionary!!!

[@purplebutterfly360]

I just discovered her today. Wow!

[@tammy8028]

I never knew how good Kate's music was, it's strange and atmospheric, she was way ahead of her time.

[@beathusk1018]

Listen to all her albums in chronological order 😉

[@tammy8028]

@@beathusk1018 Yeah, I have been doing that a little, like a story, play, really cool, she was and is so cool. Thank you,

[@lilyphoenix206]

I was named after this song. Forever grateful to have this power in my heart

[@MsRedbelly]

A very hypnotic, magickal short film. I love her use of the four elements/ symbols of the Tarot, Swords-Air, disks (the sphere held by Uriel)-Earth, Cups (represented by the lily flowers held by Gabriel)-Water, Wands(represented by the Staff held by Raphael)-Fire Kate reminds me quite a bit of Elizabeth Taylor in this vid. (& in the Hounds Of Love vid). Maybe it's the milky skin & scarlet lips...

[@Dermacrosis]

She has to be the only artist who can sing about Pi and laundry and have us love her for it. What a Goddess.

[@Dermacrosis]

Cracka Dawn That is P.I.E, and it no longer exists, hasn't since the early 80s. The song Pi is a completely different thing as it is about the mathematical constant: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi

[@dawnhasbroken6304]

***** I hope so. But yeah, that pi thing went under ground and they use that symbol as an " insider knowing" type thing. I've never listened to Kate Bush before. Very talented. I don't want to makes false claims so I will stand corrected and enjoy being wrong because I'm sick of only hearing how bad celebrities are. I hope she is able to stay away from all things Hollywood if she hasn't been tainted yet. That's a rare gem. Thank you -- ✌

[@Dermacrosis]

Cracka Dawn If there is one person who would be against child rape it is Kate Bush. PIE as it was in the 80s disbanded, there are obviously other groups in a similar way existing today sadly. Them using the symbol is not the symbols fault. The swastika is actually a a positive symbol but look at how it has been corrupted and stained with blood because of some vile and evil excuses for human beings. She has been around since the late 70s, when I became a fan at the age of 4, believe me she is not "hollywood" nor tainted.

[@strangerthings88]

@@dawnhasbroken6304she dropped out of the music business and the public eye in 1993. Something happened

[@georgeorr1042]

Everytime she belts out "I'll show you how with FIRE!" - I get chills. What a talent.

[@mel646]

yay I'm not alone

[@curiositypiqued6573]

George Orr she's talking about SHC - spontaneous human combustion 😰😰🔥🔥😰😰

[@diamonddog257]

Fire is the South, this is just a Witchcraft ritual. With the Watchtowers.

[@grumpypandy8123]

I love it!!! I blast this song so loud my family gets annoyed lol

[@StringSun]

The best. She’s transcendent

[@danielscott1749]

30 years and this song tears my heart out every time

[@paulmessis1094]

This song seriously is important on many level, listen carefully guys, Kate portrays some very important psychological concept in this track.

[@TokkaFan41]

can you specify

[@paulmessis1094]

@@TokkaFan41 I don't know whether she was conscious of it or not, but she's dealing heavily with Jungian archetypes on this Red Shoes album, you'll have to read that a little to grasp the specifics. Also she's more or less doing a portrayal of the lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram a very occult meditation within the song.... very deep for sure.

[@TokkaFan41]

@@paulmessis1094 thank you for responding! is the lesser banishing a dark occult ritual or is more of like white magic type of thing. sorry if im not using the right terms lol

[@TokkaFan41]

i noticed she used this song as her first song on her comeback tour in 2014. but she kind of said it was like her protection prayer but idk she never went deeper explaining

[@paulmessis1094]

@@TokkaFan41 can be both depending on who's doing it but mostly it's positive.

[@Dermacrosis]

Her version of the story "The Red Shoes" she even named the album that and released a full musical short film for it. The fact she could still be so professional while going through a number of personal tragedies at the time just shows her level of artistic professionalism, what she was going through at the time would break lesser so called artists.

[@StratsRUs]

It's Life

[@Dermacrosis]

Lily = my great grandma. The only one in "the family" who liked me. I was the only one she gave money to on my visits to her, with the warning not to telly anyone about her doing so. Personally I wish she didn't but even when what she gave me was worth little it was the intent that mattered. Funny thing is she told me I was the only on in "the family" she liked, she didn't even like her own son, now it takes a lot for a mum to go down that road. The advice she gave me and the stories she told me still stick with me even 30+ years later. The main one being "if you can't hide it, decorate it". That advice made me be upfront and ballsy when I first hit the scene.

[@RyanVoorhies]

This album has been really resonating with me more as a 28 year old in 2022. I love how it sounds like an “all over the place” Kate album. It really communicates so much grief and confusion towards processing existence as a human and artist going forward.

[@travisbickle7706]

The bass guitar on this is immense.

[@elisallanos4116]

Oh thou, who givest sustenance to the universe From whom all things proceed To whom all things return Unveil to us the face of the true spiritual sun Hidden by a disc of golden light That we may know the truth And do our whole duty As we journey to thy sacred feet Well I said "Lily, Oh Lily I don't feel safe I feel that life has blown a great big hole Through me" And she said "Child, you must protect yourself I'll show you how with fire" Gabriel before me Raphael behind me Michael to my right Uriel on my left side In the circle of fire I said "Lily, Oh Lily I'm so afraid I fear I am walking in the Veil of Darkness" And she said "Child, take what I say With a pinch of salt And protect yourself with fire" Gabriel before me Raphael behind me Michael to my right Uriel on my left side In the circle of fire

[@lilykateoldhamx3]

my name is 'Lily-Kate' all because of Kate Bush :) and my mothers fanatic..

[@skyboswell]

A beautiful combination. xx

[@CristinavdfV]

Very nice.

[@widdershinholland574]

You could be named worse. Kate Bush at her finest OR worst who knows. What an artist.

[@hectorbarrientos2979]

Lbrp!

[@billinawe]

Love your name Lily-Kate

[@juliarose29]

This song was part of my early childhood soundtrack, my mother played it for my sisters and I on cold winter nights and we and danced around the room by candle light, swaying scarves around our heads. She always claimed to be fearful of witch craft! 😆 Just now, 26 years later while performing the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, this song came back to me and I had to listen to it! What a gift Kate Bush is, how joyous she was brought into my sphere at such a young age. And how cool to revisit her work now with so much more context! Instant sobbing with joy and release upon hearing this masterful song and album ✨🔥💗

[@outoftheforest7652]

Its funny to hear about folks commenting how their parents/mothers introducing them to this music. I am turning 55 this year and I have no children myself but I realize that these mothers are probably my age or around there and I am so glad that such incredible music has been passed down to new generations.

[@peperes2]

'the Line, the Cross and the Curve' movie is one of the most important pieces of occult work I've ever seen. There are so many hidden keys in this movie that when I uncovered them I started to sob in tears. This woman's work has changed my life and I cannot thank her enough. There is no doubt she is highly knowledgeable of occultism/metaphysics and spirituality.

[@MsSarjen]

When she played this at the concert I started crying. Truly! Never been so happy in my life.

[@MsSarjen]

It's coming in dvd, and I can't wait to see it!

[@FredBrighton]

She is a Priestess even if she does not openly know it. I have read a great deal on the subject of Western magick and her references are so clear... I was studying Norse myths when I first heard Ninth Wave. Oh my Goddess that was a bolt of lightning!

[@peperes2]

ninth wave = Mayan Calendar's last cycle

[@FredBrighton]

Not sure how to locate your email... but I am interested.

[@ronpelto]

@KateBushable I grew up listening to Kate Bush. I was obsessed all through highschool. Bought the albums the day after they came out (vinyl!) She had a huge effect on me...helped me through hard times and still is very important to me. She made me read more...love art more..be a stronger woman. I am sooo happy to hear that folks are still seeing how great she is. I send her music to my 12 year old niece hoping she will "get it" too!

[@abcxyz8787]

This song always moved me. The thought that we have angels protecting us through the hardships of life.

[@stevebb2915]

these lyrics are all taken from the the lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram. an occult ritual.

[@abcxyz8787]

@@stevebb2915 Thanks for the info!

[@DaveMiller2]

The word occult means "hidden". Many people falsely think that it means evil. And yes in the true sense of the word it is occult knowledge, but not evil.

[@rozzgrey801]

@@stevebb2915 No pentagram. The ritual calls up four guardian angels to the north, south, east and west to cleanse the room of bad spirits.

[@jameslynch7826]

Excellent work as we all knew it would be!!!

[@Aerialgrrl]

This is absolutely one of her best songs, and this clip never fails to crack me up with her "acting".

[@jackgriffin4530]

A genius, a wizard, a true star!

[@darrenfoster5914]

Love this era Kate Bush. She's so beautiful.....

[@kentmains7763]

Kate growling is probably the best thing I've ever heard.

[@rubiniproducoes]

This video is just AMAZING. Kate Bush derived the verses Gabriel before me Raphael behind me Michael to my right Uriel on my left side In the circle of fire" From a well-known magical ritual for protection, The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram.

[@rryanreid]

“Oh thou, who gives sustenance to the universe. From whom all things proceed. To whom all things return. Unveil to us the face of the true spiritual Sun, hidden by a disc of golden light. That we may know the truth and do our whole duty, as we journey to thy sacred feet.”

[@bobhellier]

great news Kate Bush is doing another album after 13 years looking forward to it as a fan since wuthering heights in 1978

[@Kowawadaddy]

I know exactly what you mean the only problem is that knowing Kate we might be waiting a long time for it but we know it’s worth waiting for.😊

[@nellies]

Best song on The Red Shoes and just one of my favorite Kate songs overall, it just makes me feel so powerful. I just love that she started the Before the Dawn show with this, gives me chills everytime I listen to the live album.

[@zenithian15]

This may very well be the song that gets me hooked on Kate Bush. A truly powerful piece of music.

[@alixxc8156]

Kate is too amazing for words

[@RemarkMcLennan]

I love this song... I was listening to it in the car after dropping my girlfriend at Heathrow airport today, the empowering affirmations bought tears to my eyes... after telling her via text, she sent me the link to the video... I never saw it til now... tears were rolling down my face into my beard! Great to visualise them & to see them more clearly in this awesome video... Angel time is 11.11 apparently... I looked at the mileage I'd done today.... it said 111.1! Blessing to all of us. Thank You Kate & co X

[@ngdukic]

Whenever I need a hug from my late Nanna Mary I watch this.

[@gee_emm]

I was loving the music before I’d even heard of the Great Work. Kate is decades ahead as usual!

[@JoshNpublicgplus]

The bass in this song is ridiculously sexy.

[@Turtleheart]

"Death and the afterlife" is a frequently reoccurring theme in her work, with at least one song on one of both of these topics on each of her albums if I remember correctly, and she tends to alternate between songs that suppose reincarnation ("All the Love," "The Morning Fog") and those that theorise about a permanent afterlife/heaven ("Blow Away" and "Moments of Pleasure"), which I suppose constitutes openness or at least uncertainty.

[@adrianaaparecidadelima5612]

Não sei o que tem essa mulher, mas me emociono, choro, estremeço com suas letras e canções. Além de possuir essa essência discreta e ilegível, traz tranquilidade. I don't know what about this woman, but I get emotional, I cry, I shudder with her lyrics and songs. In addition to having this discreet and unreadable essence, it brings tranquility.

[@danad7139]

Tears stream down my face... watching this video and listening to the song,,, outstanding and touching the soul!

[@caramour1]

im glad someone else understands this song. Blessed Be

[@antonmedvedev1128]

Words fail me when trying to describe this particular song... I'll repeat myself saying The Red Shoes is my all time favourite album. I always listen carefully the spoken words by an old lady, there's so much to understand...

[@amanda3266]

Love it - the woman is completely off her rocker and oh so wonderful. My heart belongs to Kate and always will musically. Thirty years of devotion and counting ......

[@ko6el]

That's quite a misogynist thing to say, esp from a woman too, she's not off her rocker !! It are all women hysterical ?? She is BANG ON 👌✨

[@elineeugenie5224]

some of us were lucky enough to grow up with Kate

[@klabnif5735]

"We meditate on the glory of that Being who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our minds."

[@pommiegranite464]

Beautiful, creative, and original artist.

[@oreltamari]

Wow. Such a unique and masterpiece song.

[@NathalieYogadelaVoix]

The first invocation is Isha Upanishad, the Lord's upanishad, a very profound and powerful sacred text from India, dated BC.

[@puckeylut]

Oh and "Song of Solomon" is another one I hadn't given a chance but just love now.

[@fillmbuffy99]

'The Line The Cross and The Curve' is the best short film ever!!

[@MazSolo80]

This song rocks me to my core, such is the lot of Roman Catholicism heritage, Incredible song Kate, thank you. ♥

[@kevinlarson1522]

pOW....k.o.....Love Kate Bush. None will ever match her.

[@judycyg6912]

Absolutely LOVE the video...have loved Kate's song for years. Thank you!

[@jeffstanford1660]

creatures such as yourself keep me alive .thank you for being

[@nancyl2]

This artist is one of the most delightful beings I have come to love. Such a master of her gift. Thanks Kate Bush once again for bringing yet another great gem to humanity.

[@jpuhakk]

PLEASE Kate continue to create experiences for us... We do love you so!

[@weebogi2877]

wow, she amazed me back in the days...and now i appreciate the lyrics of her songs and feelings behind the message.

[@ShowALittleDevotion]

An extremely powerful song!!!

[@RosePetal17]

I believe it is Lindsay Kemp who is standing behind 'Lily'....he is Kate's dance/mime instructor and also worked with David Bowie.

[@madsketcher]

I learned the steps of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentegram last night and was surprised when I came to the final part of the ritual, because I immediately thought of this song/video. I wasn't aware it was a traditional protection spell. I wonder if she is pagan or just sort of an open person in regards to spirituality.

[@stevebb2915]

she must have knowledge of the occult. theres another song on this album called the song of solomon

[@paulpeartsmith]

incredible tune. So many levels of meaning.

[@bbvn1]

she's absolutely gorgeous!

[@TopCatandMrDibble]

Pure magic.

[@MaíreNiDubhshláine]

One of my favourites I Love this, ❤❤❤❤

[@gordonanderson3111]

I found the song! I had no idea there was a video of this tune, and I have been doing the 4 Arch-angle invocation of protection for so many years, about 30, I forget where it came from. In this version, it really really works! And those Angles, they do not get tired, in fact they are energized by helping us, and by our music and chants.

[@gordonanderson3111]

We all see the great depiction of the Arch Angels rising - dazzling - but this is the first time I noticed, at 3:37, some demons writing on the ground in pain.

[@ericvogt3313]

To think after all this time and all those classics that this would turn out to be my favorite

[@Justtc]

I was ghost hunting with a friend of mine in a cemetery, and thought I would use this as a protective spell, prayer, whatever.. and boy oh boy, did it work! I used it 4 times, and everytime, right after saying it, we heard very loud bangs.. that would quickly stop, and remain silent until I said it again. Not only is she incredibly talented and beautiful, but she is a great catholic.. knows her stuff.. wink

[@Beautiful_Sacred_Land]

such brilliance. this had tears in my eyes. thanks for uploading. i have the album from when it came out, but i never saw this film of hers. such beauty throughout. beautifully put together and filmed.

[@aerialkate]

Apparently she just opened her first 'live' show in 35 years with this track - walked on stage with a procession of backing singers and sang it. Was hoping she'd include this in the set list! Glad she didn't go for the more predictable 'RUTH' as an opener. Seeing her next week!!!

[@cloudbushting3398]

Yep! I wish I could go to any of the acts... :(

[@aerialkate]

KateBushIsTheBest Well...by all accounts she seemed to enjoy the opening night's performance and was thrilled with the reception she got. Reviews were ecstatic too. Perhaps this might tempt her to travel further afield, especially given that her son is more or less grown up now. Roll on Tuesday (that's when I see her...) I will post a mini review here - whether people want to read it or not!

[@aerialkate]

chulieho Well wait for the DVD which is surely coming! I found the show on the whole very good - but not great. However this may be my own fault. Read on... The opening track 'Lily' was performed wonderfully. She sounded great and the backing singers did a good job too. It was very atmospheric. King of the Mountain - a track I'd never really liked - really came over well 'live'. It rocked. However, I couldn't help thinking - if you hadn't toured for 35 years, would you include tracks such as 'Joani' or 'Top of the City' (as she did)? Don't get me wrong, Kate is my ultimate musical idol (as you can probably guess by my username). I'm old enough to remember when Wuthering Heights came out and I've always loved her. And I know Kate has the right to choose which tracks she performs 'live'. But for me those tracks were what we used to call album _fillers_ when they were originally released; I didn't warm to them 'live' either. Though I concede it's all subjective. Trouble is that meant other classic album tracks such as 'Night of the Swallow', 'Get out of my House' or any number of stronger album tracks from 'Never for Ever' were left out. I know her voice has lowered in key but I think she could have adapted them. Ninth Wave - a hell of a lot of effort went into her performance here and it worked well. But over-familiarity with the suite kind of dulled its effect for me. Again, I played those tracks to death so this is probably my problem. The dialogue in between songs (Bertie's character and his father) grated though. Others seemed to find it charming however. Sky of Honey was performed flawlessly. Beautiful vocals and presentation. Trouble is performing both suites (9th Wave and 'Honey') left little room for the rest of her back catalogue. And as others have noted, she didn't perform anything from her first four albums, which I found a bit self indulgent. However on the whole it was a good show. She sounded good and I realise I'm very lucky I got to see her. I'm going to be honest though; at times I was a little disappointed.

[@aerialkate]

chulieho I hope she visits California too and that you get to go and see her. And thanks for your thanks!

[@kingoftadpoles]

chulieho The love was palpable. Awesome evening.

[@little_Star88]

my fav song at this moment

[@TheSensualWorld1]

I love the whole The Line, The Cross & the Curve. Music and videos are amazing and I can't understand why some people still say something negative about it. Songs are full of emotion and video so brilliant!

[@isabellaing3597]

Aaaaaaaah I adore this just Magical! Nothing less from The Great Kate Bush ❤️💋🌹💏💞💖😽😻😺👌

[@Parthoris]

One of the best songs from THE RED SHOES. By the way, Kate is a legend...i love her music.

[@ceridwynnhaven6236]

Sending love & thanks to our beautiful mother crones✨💓✨

[@danpfd]

one of the greatest songs ever!!!!!!!

[@1Geronimodeleon]

I revisit this song periodically... so strong! Such a lovely video.

[@robertfrankowski1715]

Kate is amazing. She is the best

[@Jenika_Mc]

Lovely as always. Love Kate Bush. n.n

[@schnitzelking825]

This song has the great kick. Like the rhythm and hook.

[@mcortezwriter]

man, i can't listen to this song without tearing up.

[@KingaKucyk]

So beautiful 😍

[@Wild0hChild]

This is where I was all night! And I heard the song in my head, and knew I must play it and find it as soon as I got back home! Didn't realize there was a video! Haven't heard Lily in ages, and under-appreciated the whole "Red Shoes" album. Double tripple etc. your delight whammy!

[@SqueeLumkins]

Why doesn't this have 1,000,000 views yet?

[@helgazubiz1750]

Genius

[@asphodeline]

Oooh, I've never seen this before nor heard that album at all. Love this.

[@bgfd1]

She opened up a new way of expression as did Joni Mitchell with song structure. Kate is wonderful and can't wait for her new CD 'Director's Cut'. Genius

[@Heartwing37]

Kate Bush is everything!

[@andrew1236]

Such a well written song.

[@uzzunov]

The red shoes mistery! Love it!

[@TheSensualWorld1]

I Love The Line the Cross and the Curve. Brilliant!

[@spikemcnock8310]

Love this one ❤

[@dezparado5]

I never heard this before. Great unexpected treat. Thanks.

[@TullesP]

great track, but check out the live version on Before the Dawn, that's magnificent!

[@bgbreakdown]

The whole album..... amazing!!!

[@DriveInCinemaUK]

North South East And West - Gabriel, Raphael, Michael & Uriel in a circle of fire (protection from evil, demonic forces) Kate's lyrics are becoming more real by the day, a subtle hint to protect ourselves from the darkness and ignorance among us all.

[@Dermacrosis]

There is a reversal in the song, but that is because she was in the mirror universe for this song.

[@73kdt]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Love You Kate For Ever!!

[@AdrianCoyle]

An amazing video! I've loved this song for years but, like another commentator here, never realised that there was this video to accompany it. It was only after listening to the re-recorded version of 'Lily' on Kate's new album 'The Director's Cut' that I thought to check it out here. That album is a joy, incidentally.

[@tiamaria5861]

God how I love her ❤️

[@jeniferallan6693]

Wonderful song

[@puckeylut]

Same here, but I really just loved the singles from the album. But my favourite is "You're the One." Never really gave Lily a chance but it is really great now that I give it a listen for the first time in about ten years.

[@curiositypiqued6573]

Its not just Kate but one of her brothers is highly intelligent and creative as well...its in the genes perhaps

[@stephenthorpe8457]

All I can say is that if Kate is a witch, then bring it on witches, I'm up for it! :)

[@debiedog1]

Perfection is all I can say!!!

[@SweetiePai]

So THIS is Kate Bush! I never even heard of her, but almost every time I run a celebrity look-alike scan on one of my pics, she ends up in the results(though I don't quite see the resemblance), but by the pic they show of her, I thought she was a model. I would have never guessed. I actuly found this song by accident, searching for songs named "Lily". The video is chilling, but I'm addicted to the song.