Lucy Dacus - Night Shift (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Lucy Dacus performing "Night Shift" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 22, 2019.
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixer: Aly Carlisle-Steinberg
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro & Justin Wilmore
Editor: Jim Beckmann
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lucydacus.com

[@mersabeaucoup]

this is the best break-up song ever written

[@DerekXuMusic]

It's fantastic but The Moon, I Want You To Know That I'm Awake / I Hope That You're Asleep, Space Song, A Case Of You and Impossible Soul are all up there too

[@ozge1dursun]

I also recommend "I hate This Fucking Town" by John Grant

[@smehanessaheb982]

si es dilooo

[@filipa1111]

💯🖤

[@gustavofranca1401]

Yes. And it hurts when you can relate it.

[@sofapillow7660]

this song escalates and escalates and just climaxes so flawlessly... i can’t dude :’(

[@tomsinter2869]

That's what I love about it, it builds exquisitely!

[@galihhad]

Yes u ritte

[@carlrose8619]

i came 😫👋

[@juliao1933]

well i definitely climax when i hear that last bit of the song that’s for sure 😂

[@mayaandersn]

“don’t deserve what you say you love then neglect” gets me everytime

[@kappiiee]

"The first time I tasted somebody else's spit, I had a coughing fit." What a great fucking line

[@Dr1fterTW]

Just discovered this, because my 14 year old daughter played it in the truck. Damn, she's incredible.

[@colterbae]

is ur daughter ok

[@Dr1fterTW]

@@colterbae she's fine. Why wouldn't she be?

[@colterbae]

@@Dr1fterTW the song

[@pattyjuarez8995]

I hope she’s okay lmao

[@rizzyroro]

is ur daughter alright

[@benmarolf]

Lucy Dacus is an astoundingly good songwriter. This is like 2 perfect songs packed into one. The best writer of the Boygenuis trio (although they ALL kick ass), in my humble opinion.

[@TalkAsSoftAsChalk]

I agree. She has a really strong voice too. They are all great but in my mind Lucy is just a tiny bit ahead of the two lyrically and vocally. It's very unfortunate that she may be the most underrated.

[@luckymurphy5]

@@TalkAsSoftAsChalk I had the same thought. We are really talking about three remarkable singer songwriters so the standard is so high. But yes, she has such a powerfully expressive voice and this song is heartbreaking.

[@StickyStickmanVideos]

Wholeheartedly agree

[@ivypierlot]

she completely carries boygenius

[@aoex8246]

@@TalkAsSoftAsChalk interesting to read what other people think, I personally think Julien's song writing is the greatest - her use of metaphors is beautiful

[@jennanoel8290]

she really looks like a renaissance painting like bro wtf she's amazing

[@theeblakester002]

this song is so good that whenever i listen to it i feel a little like i'm losing my grip???? like it shouldn't be possible for me and this song to exist on the same plane of existence

[@cassandrah396]

I was going through a summer depression. The only thing I could get myself to do is bike and solve jigsaw puzzles. I listened to this random playlist and this song came up. I realized that summer was not that bad. At least i got out of the house and drank tea, at least i did the minimum. It was the best i could do. I would listen to this song over and over, loving every second of it. So whenever i listen to this song now, I remember that one summer. It takes me back and reminds me i can get out of my periods of depression. absolutely love this song

[@maiadsonvieira4768]

I'm so proud of you! Thank for share it with us!

[@rome8180]

I've listened to the album version of this maybe 500 times since it came out. I still think it's a perfect piece of music/song structure/lyric writing/story telling.

[@cbrad_edits]

Agreed, it’s my favourite song at the moment

[@MrApedrape]

I feel like her and Angel Olsen should definitely do something together.

[@rome8180]

She does have a supergroup with Phoebe Bridgers and Julien Baker.

[@sailormoonlesbian]

that would be so legendary

[@TheElectrizantee]

And Sharon Van Etten

[@torchpsycho9024]

This is one of the few songs that truly show the artist’s truth. 100% authentic, raw emotion, experience and, that was strong to keep to themselves, or to strong to admit that they had no other choice but to tell it in song.

[@mauricioborgonio3582]

The stoke when the song hit the distortion is something i cant explain. Plain gnarly

[@violetchantress5796]

I’ve fallen out of love with my boyfriend and this song found me. I love it.

[@melfromhell]

literally same

[@ddhensel3540]

exact same situation

[@rogeriocardoso1773]

I can't get enough of this song. It resonates with me in such a deep level. Watching Lucy perform it brings tears to my eyes.

[@luckydonis7413]

In 5 years I hope these songs feel like covers, dedicated to new lovers.

[@ramiro090x]

i cannot listen/sing along to this song without crying, god damn!

[@tangledkelpp]

how is this song 6 minutes long it goes so fast

[@hollisrut.8759]

No seriously ive listened to it so many times that it just feels so short

[@jakeblackshaw8520]

I listened to the studio version of this song many many times and while it rocks, the distortion in the second section of this performance is absolutely incredible. Goosebumps all over again.

[@MuddyLiger]

seeing her in concert was such an experience. everyone and their dog was singing this song it was amazing

[@michaelfrew1824]

This is honestly one of the best songs I've ever listened to.

[@magatrevino5269]

this song is a cathartic experience

[@crastipeter]

i highly appreciate how vengeful this love song is

[@rafaelservacalvazquez4471]

A song that is more awesome that it seems at first glance…

[@jessicasteward8477]

HELL YEAH LUCY DACUS

[@georgemann4331]

I love how everyone kinda just looks at Lucy in awe

[@fromthediningtable]

this song is so beautiful. I wish Lucy's microphone would have been louder though. Sometimes I felt like her voice was kind of drowned out by her band

[@user-ut7pc7xg8w]

5:25 every time I hear this is like hearing it for the first time .. so obsessed

[@lexieholmes6889]

I love the way the band is watching her just completely in her zone at first ❤ such an incredible song and Lucy is such an incredible artist

[@1lovetoeat]

The first time I heard this song I was instantly amused. It’s so real and it’s hard to find a song that captures a heart ache. That distortion part is bad ass!

[@chloetantowi3037]

She has such an ethereal vibe around her? She's such a goddess-like pretty, the kind the ancient Greeks would sculpt.

[@oksanarose6879]

i can’t even relate to this song that much lyrically but the way she sings the ending makes my soul vibrate at a very high frequency

[@sylviaplathfan]

crying screaming throwing up tearing at the walls

[@BuckHondo]

Lucy is a freaking force of nature and a force of rock! Everytime I see her perform it reminds me of seeing The Pixies live, just some of the same simmering underneath turbulence that always feels like it's about bubble over.

[@3xcepti0n]

how can I, being in a healthy, happy relationship, relate and feel this so much? i’m obsessed with this song

[@mayamckenna]

She's so goddamn lovely. I can't get over this song at all. ❤❤

[@ileanamon3352]

Of the most devastatingly beautiful songs ever written and performed. Makes me tear up with no reason. I love Lucy Dacus

[@poisonedmyself2857]

I at LEAST tear up every time I hear this song- Sobbing rn

[@ieeeeeey]

she's just incredible

[@hendralatief9354]

Feel like alternative rock ‘90s.... love it 😍 I

[@martinvargasnieto750]

I cant’t explain all the feelings that this song arouse in my body and my mind....

[@reyvarela9572]

I’m thinking what took me so long to find this amazing songwriter?!? ❤❤❤

[@MMTheHighEndOfLow]

SHES LOVELYYYY

[@catastrophic8572]

this song and her voice allways make me cry like a baby omg

[@alexcloyd9620]

Love it. I love the climb it goes through and its exposition. Hearing it live now, I feel it seems difficult for her to get loud. I'd love to hear it--in anyway she can pull it off.

[@carlosleon-anuare7750]

I'm totally afraid to have a break-up after know this song, I can't imagine how many times I'll repeat this on loop then. The best song ever.

[@trixter5106]

I wish this song was longer. Incredible!!!

[@trevorsnow]

The guitars on this song 🤌🏻

[@유희수-h4h]

최근 들었던 앨범 중 최고.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Man this is good!

[@malcolmbradley6136]

I have seen lucy 5 times in the UK over the last few years always enjoyable gigs one of my favourite artists highly talented lucy😎

[@Baileymcm555]

Omg lucky

[@jxss_snail0532]

God I love this song so much

[@burton5032]

I cannot listen to this song anymore because every time I do I feel physically sick with how sad it is

[@machism.a]

I heard this on Ezra Furman's show on Radio 6 a few months ago and I cannot stop listening to it, it's like a perfect song.

[@garlicgurl]

This hurts me so much

[@ssighcopath60]

Izaya Escalante i hope a month later, the pain has eased even just a bit. Thinking of you and sending you change and positivity

[@garlicgurl]

Steve McQueen it’s a bit late, buy thank you anon! 4 months passed, now im playing this again for the same reasons too. I hope everything will be better again soon! Hope all is well with u during this time.

[@swapman6278]

@@garlicgurl 4 months later, hope everything is going well for you. We all know why each other come to these songs so I hope the shared emotion can extend past the pain and into the security

[@garlicgurl]

swapman6278 thank you anon, 4 months has passed.. im doing fine (trying my best to be fine) i hope all is well with u! i appreciate you taking ur time to leave a comment here, i feel so warm seeing comments from strangers i feel like someone out there share the same feelings as well.

[@bigtoothmcgee]

@@garlicgurl 8 months later you feeling better???

[@meganfisher3097]

ive loved this song for a long time but it really hurts now that i relate to it

[@scaryterry1637]

That F to E when she says “dedicated to new lovers” is absolutely brilliant. Cool open D tuning song

[@SparkTraderDave]

A year later and still shivering. Brilliant.

[@XC-Neo]

Absolutely perfect performance!!! Listening to it over and over again!

[@bmfh2]

That look she gives the drummer in the last bars says it all

[@lucy-e7l5p]

this is TOO good, it hurts me

[@ann_jee]

This song is on repeat in my head since yesterday. ❤️❤️

[@alexnat88]

Perfect performance. Incredible.

[@wwjudasdo]

A la Weezer or Radiohead.

[@robertroman6214]

this song is definitely a masterpiece.

[@chocolatemafia64]

5:26 pure joy in Lucy’s face

[@joerogan3079]

*THIS IS THE BEST SONG I EVER HEARD* *IM NOT JOKING*

[@nometry8247]

Never fails to tear me up inside

[@brahamo]

It's amazing. Always makes me cry like the first time.

[@OfficialGrainBrain]

I just did a wood carving of this album. I love it so much ❤

[@msmoorea1270]

saw her perform this yesterday. it was magical.

[@sofi.ayuumi]

i love lucy dacus so much

[@baylerstewart2479]

If lucy could survive this, then i can survive too

[@krisharne79]

Lucy Dacus is an absolute musical Goddess. ❤

[@folasko5120]

I used to cry to this song. I didn't know better.

[@annamcgill3756]

Incredible performance. Chills. Tears.

[@andymoody8363]

God, I love Lucy Dacus and I love this song!

[@poitaots5054]

i get chills the entire time. amazing song and performance

[@WisconRon1]

So goddamn powerful. Every time.

[@alanvalencia1867]

The first time I tasted somebody else's spit I had a coughing fit I mistakenly called them by your name I was let down, it wasn't the same I'm doing fine Trying to derail my one track mind Regaining my self-worth in record time But I can't help but think Of your other in the bed that was mine Am I a masochist Resisting urges to punch you in the teeth? Call you a bitch and leave? Why did I come here? To sit and watch you stare at your feet? What was the plan? Absolve your guilt and shake hands? I feel no need to forgive but I might as well But let me kiss your lips so I know how it felt Pay for my coffee and leave before the sun goes down Walk for hours in the dark feeling all hell Don't hold your breath Forget you ever saw me at my best You don't deserve what you don't respect Don't deserve what you say you love and then neglect Now bite your tongue It's too dangerous to fall so young Take back what you said Can't lose what you never had I feel no need to forgive but I might as well But let me kiss your lips so I know how it felt Pay for my coffee and leave before the sun goes down Walk for hours in the dark feeling all hell You got a nine to five, so I'll take the night shift And I'll never see you again if I can help it In five years I hope the songs feel like covers Dedicated to new lovers You got a nine to five, so I'll take the night shift And I'll never see you again if I can help it In five years I hope the songs feel like covers Dedicated to new lovers You got a nine to five, so I'll take the night shift And I'll never see you again if I can help it In five years I hope the songs feel like covers Dedicated to new lovers

[@chrissennfelder7249]

I'm so glad I discovered her music.

[@AliceQuint]

amaaaaaaazing!!!!! love this song

[@yanzhuang9895]

Okay,song finished and left my tears

[@efebrahim]

ive done and checked all the live recordings of this, while back. yall know they all good. and unique. subtle and powerful. alla that. how can she keep bringing it tho? emotional stuff. forget the collabs. forget the shipping. just go join the fold with ani difranco? she the only one can handle this kind of raw ass talent. no theory. just facts and yall know this shit.

[@rivaldealer__]

amen

[@danielproske8173]

Best lyric since Dylan You are completely a wonderfulness of modern art.

[@hawyee9090]

god i adore her and her work

[@notyourdaughter666]

gonna be seeing her in concert sometime soon and im super excited

[@lauraqnv]

Lucy you are incredible here thank you

[@workaccount1478]

Gave me chills twice. Such a great song and performance. Wow!

[@BJB1122]

Amazing song. Really hit home after my divorce.

[@burtmacklinfbi5988]

I’m sorry you had to go through that. I know it doesn’t mean much from a stranger on the internet but you are so strong. You’ve got this

[@brokengirlsrus]

This song makes me feel so many things

[@mr.you-know-who3707]

“What was the plan, absolve your guilt and shake hands?”

[@willysbillis]

At 4:01 min I get goosebumps till the end.

[@MB-bt9km]

unbelievable, i'm shaken

[@annabassett281]

I just love her so much :,)

[@rippywilliams2139]

This song so helped me. I love Lucy. :)

[@pascale8022]

amazing song and amazing voice but they did her dirty with the audio in here, mic was too quiet n smthn was imbalanced, didn’t do the power or control she has over her voice justice

[@imanii7159]

yeah they should have turned her voice up when the distortion comes

[@pauldelaney7538]

What a song..brilliant xxxxx

[@organect]

I thinks according to Rolling Stone, she might be the best guitar player of all time.

[@Gimlinti]

Can't stop coming back

[@RGK2116]

I dont let my coworker pick the music everytime but he picked a jam this time! Ironically it was the night shift 😂