Madilyn Mei - The Chapel (Official Music Video)

[@Kailovesgrasss]

"I'm missing a house that I've never called home, I'm missing a time that I've never known" hits hard

[@StrayHy3naStudios]

As therians, we feel those lyrics 😔

[@sk8rgirlo]

This video is gorgeous, perfect combination of soft childlike vibes with sinister undertones 💛

[@cirrovix2780]

I don't actually know if this is the real meaning behind the song, but I was sa'd in a religious setting at a very young age. This song really represents my feelings about the whole thing so well, because it happened when I was so young I don't have many memories of it, only lingering emotions. These emotions make me afraid of physical touch, even though I don't remember much of it, but I often have strong desires to be touched (hugged, cuddled, etc). It's like a part of myself is missing. I'm still around some of the same people that were there when it happened (thankfully not the assaulter), and I have such conflicting feelings about where I'm supposed to be. I struggle a lot to be social in my religious setting because I struggle to connect with the other girls there, it could be our culture differences, or maybe even my assault. But now, it's only really a "distant memory" and I don't think much of it, except for small reminders I see here and there. Thank you for making this song, and helping my strange emotions be put into words.

[@TundraAndAce]

You're a very strong person. Just know that 😉

[@cryingwatercolours]

sending internet hugs friend 🫂

[@katellll9414]

My silly little brain has insisted I listen to this song on repeat since it was released. As always, love your music

[@caddymcbutcheryt6733]

Yeah same here, annoyed my mate so much but its so catchy

[@bumbledy_bee]

Same

[@jackmorris6566]

Your silly little brain is working as intended don’t worry xx nothing to worry about. Perfectly acceptable

[@norbitical745]

My interpretation is a frog growing up in a church run by mantises that use the frogs to eat other little critters. The story revolves around mantises and other animals, and the indoctrinated frogs gaslighting and raising the little frog to cooperate in their society. The frog befriends a snail, grows up being friends, and one day escapes the village they called home.

[@giftyampratwum2865]

thats actaully rlly good!

[@No0neSpec1al]

I could see this song being about religious trauma. The lyrics talk about a religious setting and then there's the line "But to leave would be a sin". And of course, the song also has lyrics such as "Was it just a dream? I don't know", "I was a tadpole at the time so I don't remember much", and "Now it remains a dream, a distant memory that itches my brain" referring to how forgetting what happened to you is a trauma response.

[@emerakii]

this video is so wonderful??? i'll have to rewatch it a million times i love everything you did artistically and it perfectly gets the balance of cute chidlish coziness and uncomfortable trauma memories you got in this song 😭💗 you did amazing on every part of this !!

[@giobunny1860]

!!!!

[@riverbirch2503]

"...I was a sapling at the time, so I don't remember much about what she had to say..." I feel so sheepish for not having taken a chance to listen to your full songs, because I was waiting so long for the full release of Six Legs. I just listened to this yesterday in full, and I cannot describe the feeling of how immediately kneecapped I was the moment I heard the melody.

[@flounderingfish2480]

It actually says “tadpole” instead of “sapling,” but it’s equally as cute.

[@riverbirch2503]

@@flounderingfish2480 I put sapling on purpose cause it changes from tadpole to bunny

[@juliacastillo5500]

Everything about this feels like a warm hug after a really long week

[@TroubleSeekerTeam]

Sister, i am astonished in wonder, you are definitely upto something great ♦️❤️

[@clampity]

this song feels like a giant hug to every trauma coping nature lover :’)

[@augustjay1940]

I saw so many ads for this song on Instagram. I decided “sure I’ll listen to it.” Well, I did. At least the part that was out. It kind of reminded me of a little silly thing that happened in my past called church trauma. Now that the whole song is out it is so much like my church trauma and it actually makes me happy for some unknown reason? It helps me kind of move past it. With the music video, I saw the last few panels with the red and the giant mantis. It made me think of trauma. This song and video made me really happy and has been helping me move on. It’s been about 2 years but it still hurts you know? Like I should’ve been able to move on. My family has been able to move past it and do things. But here I am still hurting. Isn’t that odd? I’m not sure. But this song helps. So thank you :D

[@Bandikit]

It's a real shame that some churches end up being abusive. I've never grown up in an abusive church environment, but I have I countered those who did, and it's heartbreaking to hear. Churches like those that claim to be holy and godly, but end up going against the very messages and values they claim to hold "in the name of God" aren't doing the lords work. They're woefully misguided.

[@Theskibidirizler2000]

@@Bandikityes I’m a Christian and I feel bad for people who have religious trauma I hope people know that God doesn’t like that stuff and he loves us I like Madilyn mei and her music so I listen to her and I think this song is really good

[@edifiedermine9247]

I’ve had multiple dreams where I’m in old houses. They’re all very faded but I remember feeling small, and laying in a plain white children’s bedroom, and I remember old playgrounds as well. I always get feeling of deep nostalgia whenever I see old playgrounds overrun by nature or if I’m in a place with not a lot of furniture with wood floors and pale walls. I get that same feeling with this song :) no song has brought me back that far before, it’s incredible

[@Space_pawzz5512]

I love this song 2 much and i have that same praying mantis plushy xD

[@mangotango2798]

I wanna eat this song with a seven course meal. Thank you for this masterpiece

[@willow5535]

this is the most wonderful song ive heard all year, it itches my brain and sends shivers down my spine. the music video is astounding as well you are my new favourite artist I am in love with your music

[@madilynmei]

thank you so much:))

[@dadDDD235]

ALL HER SONGS ARE JUST AMAZING I LOVE THEM ALL SO MUCH AAAGGHHH ❤❤❤❤

[@victoriasfire]

Lyrics I copied [Verse 1] Where do snails go during the day? They're probably somewhere playing video games I'm sad they feel the need to go away Go away [Verse 2] Where's the chapel where the mantis pray? The leaves grow green then fall away In reddish shades that crumple under six long legs Leading me along The children sing a song And I'd like to turn around But I know I’m not that strong [Chorus] I'm missing a house That I've never called home I'm missing a time that I've nevеr known I remember a tree, had a wholе leaf of my own But now we're reaching spring Was it just a dream? I don’t know [Post-Chorus] I don't know What do I know? What do I know? What do I know? (oh-oh-ohh) [Verse 3] They warn of snakes in search of prey The stories scare me so I stay At the chapel where the mantis pray And every day They lead me along The children hum a hymn And I'd like to run away But to leave would be a sin [Chorus] I'm missing a house That I've never called home I'm missing a time that I've never known I remember a song, I sung along But how did it go? Well, now I'm reaching spring Probably just a dream I should let go [Bridge] Six legs, tippy tappy toes Climbing to the podium on Sunday I was a tadpole at the time So I don't remember much About what he had to say Faces, beady little eyes Larva always cries Beetle does the same Now it remains a dream A distant memory that itches my brain Six legs, tippy tappy toes Climbing to the podium on Sunday I was a bunny (I was a kitten) at the time So I don't remember much About what he had to say Faces, beady little eyes Larva always cries Beetle does the same Now it remains a dream A distant memory that itches my brain [Outro] Now it remains a dream A distant memory that itches my brain Now it remains a dream A distant memory that itches my brain

[@akallathecallo]

I know its probably not the meaning of the song, but the lyrics "im missing a house that I've never called home, I'm missing a time that I've never known" reminds me of alterhumanity. Im a theriomythic, and that line is so relatable.

[@ZCisCool]

What do alterhumanity and theriomythic mean? (Just curious)

[@akallathecallo]

@@ZCisCool alterhumanity is where someone is non-human on some level other than physical. Theriomythic is involuntarily a mythical creature on some level other than physical. This isn't a very good explanation, I'm sorry

[@ZCisCool]

@@akallathecallo Alr cool thanks!

[@THE__WARDEN]

This is the single most underrated artist ive heard ever, i love her music

[@katz_on_saturn]

this song feels alot like childhood trauma mixed with age regression its very nice and relatable

[@strell0n_.759]

When i first heard this song was when you posted it on tiktok '' Sing along to this lyrics i made'' or something like that, like it was very new, and i listend to the chorus on repeat the whole time till it was finally officially out, this song warms my soul, and even though i am an athiest and this song sings alot about the church and things like that, its the under lines that hit me hard. When i tell you, that when i heard the lines ''I remember a house , that i never called home , i remember a time that i~ never known, i remember a tree, i had a whole leaf of my own~ '' i ligit started crying because i resonate so much, Your amazing, i love this song and its currently on all my playlists Sorry for this long Paragraph omg

[@idumpotato]

Vibes? Immaculate Ears? Blessed Hotel? Trivago

[@lauragrund8171]

As a therian I can relate to “ I’m missing a house that I’ve never called home, I’m missing a time that I never know,” These lyrics are so beautiful, this is one of (it might be my top) favorite song

[@ireneaguilera5311]

My childhood wasn't great but this song reminds me of all the good moments I miss

[@beatrizparedes6272]

Deeply in love, not only with the song and the lyrics; this music video give me a reason for living, truly amazing and deeply lovely.❤

[@toastersprout9788]

This song is sooooOoo good!!!! I really love the story the songs telling and in general the songs so comforting! I cant wait for this to blow up ^^

[@orionthedrummer7160]

Can i ask what it's exactly about? I have been trying to crack it for a while but i just dont know. I thought it was about a cult but it doesnt really explain a lot of the lyrics.

[@toastersprout9788]

@@orionthedrummer7160 well- im pretty sure they ment for the song to be about a frog and a snail escaping a critter cult as said on there insta. But to me its kinda comferting becuse it reminds me of memories that are there but still out of reach

[@orionthedrummer7160]

@@toastersprout9788 ah! Thank you so much!

[@toastersprout9788]

@@orionthedrummer7160 Np!

[@unknownz1238]

@@orionthedrummer7160 I think it talks about the mentality of a lot of churches. It talks about a little tadpole, which means it’s a story when a person is young. Then it talks about not being strong enough to turn around when singing hymns, which makes me assume it means people were forcing this tadpole to conform to this religion and since it’s talking about a church I assume Christianity but it could be anything. Then it talks about how leaving would be a sin also relating to Christianity and how people in church make you feel like evil for wanting to leave even though it’s not good for you, hence the beetles and babies crying in the end Then I think what’s it’s trying to say when their missing a house it means that they want to find something else than religion/community to belong that’s better. Also when it says they don’t remember anymore I assume their saying that their trying to forget and they don’t want to remember the religion/church/community they survived through

[@julianal.6393]

amazing and gives me goosebumps every time! new favorite definitely. and madi killed it again with making us feel nostalgia

[@iamfanime2535]

It’s so beautiful I teared up even knowing it was about a cult and dark themes, Madilyn you are so amazing, thank you for making all this

[@SirMonkknight]

My favourite this far. Visually beautiful. The tune has a mystical rhythm. I I will have to listen a few more times for sure.

[@katelynlauren05]

im so glad i found this artist. really comforting but also makes you think what the true meaning is at the same time. i absolutely love this song and can’t wait for the one about the cats to be released :)

[@Mellow_Frog]

I love listening to your songs in the mornings, they give like a storybook vibe or studio ghibli

[@etsuni3562]

Best song ever & forever 🥺💕.

[@solymarlatimer8167]

Despite only being released a few days ago, this song is already my most listened to song for the month on spotify :D

[@rowancolvin388]

I remember when I saw a tiktok of her singing "six legs tippy tappy toes climbing to the podium on sunday, I was a tadpole at the time so I don't remember much about what he had to say. Faces beady little eyes larva always cries beetle does the same, now it remains a dream a distant memory that itches my brain. " and I neverr forgot it

[@hellokalla]

IM LITERALLY SOBBING THIS IS SO GOOD worth the wait for sure

[@Sillu_Person0111]

OMG I FOUND YOUR MUSIC LIKE A WEEK AGO I LOVE THIS SO MUCH I JUST CAN'T DESCRIBE IT! YOUR VOICE IS SO PRETTY AND SOOTHING! THE INSTRUMENTS SOUND BEAUTIFUL AND FIT PERFECTLY WITH THE SONG'S VIBE AND OVERALL FEEL! ITS JUST SO INDESCRIBABLY AWESOME, COOL, GREAT, PERFECT, GOOD, AMAZINGLY WELL DONE AND ABSOLUTELY A SONG I WOULD LISTEN ON REPEAT FOR DAYS AND DAYS AT A TIME! THE SMALL LITTLE TRIANGLE HITS (I am assuming) JUST BRINGS OUT THE BEAUTY EVEN MORE!

[@gustavoecheverria4144]

I have been obsesed with this song since I first saw the instagram video! I have listen to it multiple times on loop here on youtube, can't believe we just got a Music video!!! Plus it's amazing, this is such a pretty and suitable video, you did an amazing job. Congratulations! PD: I'm so excited to finally listen to this song on spotify in loop!!

[@superdupertrousers]

high quality multimedia spectacle from good ol madilyn mei 😍 keep it up!!!

[@neko2n]

this is amazing!!! I found you through your instagram video playing this song and I couldn’t imagine how much better the full song would be! hope u blow up soon cuz u deserve it

[@MrDaveUsesWords]

I woke up to watch this on Christmas morning. This is the best present ever.

[@th3_ruthl3ss_ru3]

3:07 The "dun dun dun dun" (idk how to describe it) is like my favorite part of all

[@TheRamblingOne]

Great music, great video, def one of her best songs

[@allegraaaaa]

This is my new favourite song 🥰

[@rafaelaltafdossantos7132]

I'm so happy to listen to this final version. It is my favorite music of yours since the first video on tiktok, that btw was were I met your work. It is amazing, and my daily session of therapy lmao Thank you for all the tippy thappy thoes you ever made and will ever make, keep up with the awesome work ^^

[@taulani7598]

wow i'm so proud to see you come this far!!! i've loved this song since you released it on youtube for the first time and it really deserves so much love. congrats madilyn! ❤

[@cozyfanta8456]

I love this song so much I didn’t thing a music video would come so soon

[@bobatea6901]

I love this so much! Definitely my current fav song I love the vibes it gives

[@minhchau1lai939]

Wow, I really have goosebumps when listening to this song. It feels like having electrics running around the body

[@mikeandmaye8645]

I'm not crying you are! Why does make me wanna chop of my hair and give life a second chance? 🐸🐌🍄🌿

[@freakyganji]

i have been waiting for this!! Very happy:)

[@XxSugarFangsxX]

I'm so glad I found your music. It's so beautiful when it comes to the videos and you seem like the best person

[@Ugly-Pidgeon]

This is my new favorite song❤❤❤

[@-cj-]

This was the video that got me into your music and I have been absolutely loving it! So many jams

[@brandoncleveland4322]

Wow!! What an amazing video. Visually spectacular!

[@emokid098]

yes! yes! yes! this is so amazing!!!

[@thecheeseistpuff2694]

This will probably be one of my favorite songs from now on! Your voice matches the lyrics and atmosphere of the song and the music video compliments all of that perfectly!! :D can’t wait to listen to all of ur music from now on!

[@_._yello_._]

Absolutely stunning and amazing as I knew it would be 😊

[@madifroogie6938]

Everything about this is perfection

[@BariScienceLab]

Amazing! Came from Scrawny, stayed for the amazing song!

[@williamstopmotion]

Really well made! It's a very sweet music video and animation. :)

[@gewisse_6786]

Really amazing music and video I hope you get the recognition you deserve soon ❤

[@hailyamadeus2111]

This is just... Magical. Love it!

[@onnie1134]

Love this song

[@kidreemusic]

perfection

[@butterziel]

this is sooo beautiful!! Every second was worth it 💕 congrats!

[@mirage_coffee]

I don't know why but this song unlocked like a childhood memory. Like I remember listening to it before when I was younger

[@goatqueen9642]

The goosebumps this song gives me are insane

[@nelsonvenema3614]

lyrics [Verse 1] Where do snails go during the day? They're probably somewhere playing video games I'm sad they feel the need to go away Go away [Verse 2] Where's the chapel where the mantis pray? The leaves grow green then fall away In reddish shades that crumple under six long legs Leading me along The children sing a song And I'd like to turn around But I know I’m not that strong [Chorus] I'm missing a house That I've never called home I'm missing a time that I've nevеr known I remember a tree, had a wholе leaf of my own But now we're reaching spring Was it just a dream? I don’t know [Post-Chorus] I don't know What do I know? What do I know? What do I know? [Verse 3] They warn of snakes in search of prey The stories scare me so I stay At the chapel where the mantis pray And every day They lead me along The children hum a hymn And I'd like to run away But to leave would be a sin [Chorus] I'm missing a house That I've never called home I'm missing a time that I've never known I remember a song, I sung along But how did it go? Well, now I'm reaching spring Probably just a dream I should let go [Bridge] Six legs, tippy tappy toes Climbing to the podium on Sunday I was a tadpole at the time So I don't remember much About what he had to say Faces, beady little eyes Larva always cries Beetle does the same Now it remains a dream A distant memory that itches my brain Six legs, tippy tappy toes Climbing to the podium on Sunday I was a bunny (I was a kitten) at the time So I don't remember much About what he had to say Faces, beady little eyes Larva always cries Beetle does the same Now it remains a dream A distant memory that itches my brain [Outro] Now it remains a dream A distant memory that itches my brain Now it remains a dream A distant memory that itches my brain

[@РусланГабдурахманов-з3л]

That is so sweet😍 The visuals are amazing. And the little girl in the video is so adorable 🥰

[@moonlight_studios_]

I love the vibes so much

[@ImTired17]

I SEE MOTHS, I CLICK. IT'S THAT SIMPLE 💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@deniondimon7107]

this song is so comforting and also the video is beautiful

[@chrissanders1148]

FINALLY!!!!! Going back in for listen number 2 already.

[@m0nst3ra_ddlct8]

this song pleases my inner child. thank you!

[@TheSeabornGaming]

Such an amazing song and such an amazing and creative video. You are one of my favorite upcoming artists

[@joyvelleenerlan2996]

A daily dose ov black metal recommendations I listen to. I also love Madilyn Mei. Somehow it balances me. Don't ever stop your music is beautiful. \,,/

[@SharkkFinn]

The wait was worth it! While waiting for this song I got into your other music, you’re super talented :D

[@causedolls4915]

I’m in love with this music and this clip, this work of art

[@katebishopsupremacy3176]

I just found your music and honestly I'm in love

[@fork1695]

I’ve been listening to this song over and over I love it

[@foxylafouger3382]

Je l'attendais tellement le clip 💫

[@kitsune_lenin671]

Que hermosa música!! no me canso de escucharlo!! me trae paz, tranquilidad y felicidad ❤❤

[@bizzy.bleedingheart111]

STUNNNING I LOVE IT!

[@lio77-]

I can’t live without the milk carton I can imagine these little kittens with my whole heat and soul 😭🫶🏻 Btw you‘re so pretty

[@Divabunny_au]

Bro I kept seeing ads for this song on insta and I was LITERALLY WAITING FOR IT TO COME OUT and then I COMPLETELY FORGOT and then I remembered like 5 seconds ago AND I LOVE ThIS FUCKIN SONG ITS SO CUtE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@Catsgirl32]

The style of this and the aesthetic, woah yeah absolutely amazing! 🥰 So lovely~

[@jazzyforever2002]

Such an amazing, talented singer 💕💕💕💕💕

[@violet_bozik]

This was so beautiful and enchanting

[@doughansen9007]

Love your creativity and songs. Knew you would be doing this a long time. Saw you at NAMM festival when you were 16. Hope to see you there in April

[@kapnkitcat]

Im in love with this song, its amazing

[@NaomiRein]

This is beautiful 💌

[@Goryalight]

I love this song!!!!

[@janneferreira8347]

you're great!! greetings from Brazil

[@РусланГабдурахманов-з3л]

Yeah! It's finally out every where!!!!!! I'm gonna listen that till I die!😈

[@shilahriddell813]

I WAITED SO LONG FOR THIS, ITS SO GOOD :,D

[@garrettunhinged]

My heart is screaming

[@madilynmei]

[@ale4500]

this songs makes me feel safe

[@jordyncoutts8433]

YESSS SIM SO HAPPY THIS IS OUTTTT

[@Soda_gecko]

I love this so muchhhh

[@Clown_.vlogs.]

You’re so underrated I swear if more people knew about you they would love you❤