Lucy Gray's "Pure As the Driven Snow" - Fan Cover | Songbirds and snakes ballads

[@katstealskat]

It’s heartbreaking to know that just a few hours later Coriolanus Snow was hunting Lucy Gray Baird down with a gun, intending to kill her. She trusted him.

[@ursidae97]

Broke my damn heart

[@NirmalyaSahoo-wl6ti]

he was looking for her, and took the gun along. he wasn't intending to kill her

[@Madfattdeeb]

💔😢 It made me sad, but he didn't deserve her anyway.

[@brittn2410]

I always see “pure as the driven snow” as almost a bit of an unintended insult. Snow that has been driven on is no longer clean or white, it’s slushy and dirty:

[@tamarawalsh9185]

⁠@@NirmalyaSahoo-wl6ti yes he was. Otherwise, there was no reason to bring the gun. He was justifying it to himself (that he wasn’t going to do anything) to make himself feel better. However, as with anything, actions speak much louder than rationalizations and justifications. The action he took showed he was going to kill her.

[@ceyx1201]

"Before need, before love, came trust. The thing that she valued most." -TBoSaS

[@MaiahWynne]

Yes I love this quote❤❤

[@ceyx1201]

@@MaiahWynne ❤❤❤ Love your voice and your COVEY. 😂😂😂. super glad that this pop out in my recommmendation why I was searching for more HANGING TREE. HANGING TREE? When will you sing it? Everyone's waiting... ❤❤❤ From PH!!!

[@MaiahWynne]

Thank you so much for watching!! I truly hope you like this one! We definitely got more creative with it and I couldn't stop hearing strings in the arrangement, so I had my very talented friends add them to the song - and then we were having fun with dry ice when we were filming and decided to make it a little more like a music video! The last three songs I'll be doing from the book will be more stripped down and live like the first two videos I posted (the last three will be the Arena Song, The Hanging Tree, and Deep in the Meadow) But since this one was going with the two full band Covey songs, I figured I might as well go all out with it! They should be up on Spotify within the next few days! Thank you for being so patient with this one. I truly appreciate you all so much and am sending you all the love

[@ceyx1201]

Welcome!!! -Everyone.

[@scintillatingsinger9585]

Your talent is outstanding and the way you portray Lucy makes mine (and everyone elses) heart melt with love for you and Lucy!

[@russel2557]

love from the philippines 🇵🇭

[@zoemacdonald6297]

YAAAAAAS THE HANGING TREE!!!!

[@robins5828]

I actually liked how you used the fog effect to show her dancing in her imagination. I love that you made it into a waltz also! I never would have thought of that but it works beautifully. I can't wait for the last few songs.

[@mialarsson4972]

Everyone else: Oh the depths, the layers, the meanings, the message. Snow: Me, me, me! I heard it! She said “Snow”! She’s singing about ME!!

[@lou9226]

I think I can see snow's smiling 🥺🥰

[@ximenamar391]

This is the saddest song in the book, it hurts just to remember what happened with Lucy and Snow, but your version is very beautiful as always, I love it ✨

[@BlessedBeyondCompare]

Yeah... that reveal of Coriolanus at the end made me feel some very strong emotions. Like I know the dude was acting, not really Coriolanus, etc but I still wanted to punch him in the face. :o WHOOOPS

[@MaiahWynne]

Ugh so true 😭 I honestly cried so many times while making this 😅 thank you!!

[@MaiahWynne]

@@BlessedBeyondCompare hahaha!! This is even funnier because it was actually my female roommate in a men's shirt 😂 she did some amazing shoulder acting

[@BlessedBeyondCompare]

@@MaiahWynne LOLOL For SOME reason the thought crossed my mind "Watch it be a girl in a men's shirt" but I was like "nah" :P

[@kolbearreola234]

Dude this girl is the real life Lucy Grey Baird, I’m not a very emotional guy, but after u read that book I was screaming at Cornelius..... and here I thought it would have a happy ending

[@sophie-kx2mu]

wooow snow does not deserve this masterpiece💅💅💅

[@serendipity6349]

Preach👏🏻👏🏻

[@MaiahWynne]

😭trueee

[@brittn2410]

Do you wonder if Lucy maybe had some small idea already when writing it that he wasn’t who she thought he was?

[@sophie-kx2mu]

Calcifar maybe but i’m not sure if she wouldve said she trusted him and risked running into the wilderness with him if she knew🤨idk tho i see where you’re coming from

[@brittn2410]

sophie she seems to have planned the whole running off without him thing. Like she intentionally left him at the shed.

[@kamilbakdg2]

Whatever happens you're our Lucy ❤

[@MaiahWynne]

🥺❤❤❤☺ thank you!! You're the cake with the cream

[@chillycat1925]

@@MaiahWynne that quote hurt knowing what happens next between them

[@joannazaradna8329]

After watching the movie, Lucy gray's character is more country/ sassy and arguably more accurate, but I'm surprised at how close the song is to the original!! I love the touches in the background, even dressing as Lucy!!

[@byletheisner2800]

Lucy...😢♥️I'm crying. The melody was a thousand times better than the melody I had in my head💙

[@MaiahWynne]

Aww thank you!!🥺❤❤ I bet the melody in your head was beautiful!

[@byletheisner2800]

@@MaiahWynne Not as much as yours.🤗The only thing I consider to be excellent is when I sang The Old Therebefore in my room and that's it.😂 I just don't know how the thing would sound in English because I read the book in Spanish.🤔 Oh yeah, I have loved all your songs and your attitude♥️

[@thelonelynarwhal1663]

Yeah, you make the melodies of all the songs much better! Especially The Valley Song. In my head, it sounded kinda weird T^T.

[@ewanjames1533]

Preach to this!

[@lydiah.8072]

No matter who they cast for her, we will bow to the true Lucy Gray: Maiah Wynne.

[@MaiahWynne]

😭❤ you are too sweet☺

[@lydiah.8072]

It’s true though

[@LoveYoutube2016]

True that

[@rickkinki4624]

Lydia is absolutely correct. Maiah Wynne is Lucy Gray Baird incarnate.

[@pinkishhaven5158]

This version has officially become my headcanon Its tone fits the melancholic romance (because we knew it would end in tragedy) of Snow and Lucy

[@ihavelemonade5640]

Tss, Coriolanus is as pure as a slushy pile of snow that's been walked and peed on. Beautiful performance

[@MaiahWynne]

Ha! Truth! I'm glad you enjoyed the song!

[@lunari1249]

Coriolanus may be a piece of shit, buuuut Dr. Gaul is so worse that there are no words to describe how worse she really was

[@Aidan-is9qz]

@@lunari1249 Dr Gaul is dirt no purity remains

[@stilscarlott]

"This world goes blind when children are dying" hits really hard. The most touching lyric of in the hunger games

[@immortes]

It gives me the same vibes of "an eye for an eye and the world goes blind."

[@buffestguyever1306]

If the Lucy grey songs have a different tune or worse a different actor I’ll cry myself to sleep ILY

[@MaiahWynne]

Nooooo that's so sweet 🥺❤❤ ILY all so much!

[@ColeStringer-t9u]

Watched the film yesterday and you are still my Lucy Gray I came out of the cinema humming this version of the song

[@big-x418]

Incredible. I felt exactly the same way Coriolanus did with tears in my eyes clutching my keyboard. I nearly rushed backstage the exact way he did before I realized that were not district 12. :) Best music ever don't stop Maiah. Also I really do hope you get to play her in the movie ☺❤

[@MaiahWynne]

Awwwh that is so sweet!❤ thank you so much!!

[@BlessedBeyondCompare]

Dude that reveal of Coriolanus' back at the end of this video. I wanted to slap him upside his stupid head. Is that bad? :P

[@emmap.7226]

blessedout No, I feel the same way, I want to slap him so hard

[@BlessedBeyondCompare]

@@emmap.7226 THANK YOU! LOL We need to make a support group. The whole time reading the book I was waiting for the shoe to drop 'cause we all know who he ends up being. But Suzanne Collins' shoe drop made an EARTHQUAKE in my soul. I'm shook and I'm still not over it. I finished the book a month ago. help

[@StarlightGlow22]

Same!

[@ceyx1201]

I just finished the book this morning and now this. So refreshing!

[@MaiahWynne]

Aww yay!!! What'd you think of it??

[@ceyx1201]

@@MaiahWynne Dissapointed at the ending(except the epilogue). Why? She's Disappeared like a ghost like. Just like me, disappearing without any trace, when leaving. Haha. They have a conversation about that song and Lucy Gray told them that it is a MYSTERY, just like what she did when she left Coryo, at the ruined house at the meadow. But what I think is Coryo accidentally shot her when he was shooting those Jobberjays. I've finished the book on six days straight. 😂😂 Proud.

[@lunari1249]

@@ceyx1201 girl, I finished the book in TWO evenings XDDD

[@danielsykesvlogs]

The official versions are good, but your versions are still my favourite (especially pure as the driven snow)! Gonna pretend your versions are the real ones

[@cgfadedavid]

Samee

[@miraarsinkathar9315]

This song was most anticipated and it did not disappoint! Your voice is so beautiful and I absolutely love your version of the song! ♥️🎶

[@MaiahWynne]

Yay yay yay! You have no idea how happy that makes me❤❤❤☺ thank you!!

[@Ophiotaurus_AKA_Bessie]

And it’s not just that you have a lovely voice, it’s the emotion behind it.

[@Gummyz25]

The soft shaky voice at the emotional parts really gets me. This is so beautiful and i thought the lyrics were emotional when reading the book but this just hits differently and is so amazing

[@rasberrijam630]

i just finished listening to the official track and man, i knew itd be hard hearing it after listening to this version for the past couple years, but i cant express how much i prefer your version. no shade to the official version, its a good song, but this one just holds so much more emotion, and conveys them so much better in my opinion!

[@xgise]

The official one makes me more likely to believe Lucy wasn't being fully honest while singing the song, while Maiah's makes me believe she was fully in love

[@maisiekelly3209]

literally same

[@Vickyalexa2303]

Just saw the movie. I liked it but the songs bffff... My hopes with pure as the driven snow were soooo high... But no, they couldn't beat you! For me, you singing this is canon!!! Love it❤

[@kaorirodriguez9147]

After BOSAS ending, I declare this to not be Coryo’s song but PEETA’s he deserves all these words and was born to be the subject of this song ❤️❤️ I will say no more

[@MaiahWynne]

agreed, Peeta is definitely better boyfriend material than Snow

[@mightyludo2611]

But if snow had chosen love instead of power he would have run away with her forever, protected her from everything, and maybe they would live happily ever after in district 13 and maybe there would be justice for the districts and everything would have been amazing. But he chose power

[@julijepp]

​@mightyludo If the live was ever really true then there wouldn't be a choice at all, it would've always been Lucy.

[@alkylpug]

​@@julijepp Yeah, if it was Peeta, he wouldnt even consider the bright future that awaits him in the officers school (even after seeing the guns in the shed). He would still run away, for the main purpose of helping Lucy Gray get a new life away from 12 and its mayor.

[@ursidae97]

​@@alkylpugtrue. But Peeta is district born.

[@beastaaj7165]

Also guys I just have a random question - what do you think happened to Lucy gray My theory- Lucy gray takes snow purposely to the shed full of the weapons and tells him to not take any of them to test him to see if he chooses to run away with her to put himself at risk or to take the guns to remove all memories of his murder but put her at risk. She then says she wants to go dig up katniss and she begins to sing to manipulate him at his weakest point. Power. Snow then chases her and she makes sure the snake bites him. I think Lucy purposely made sure the snake wasn’t venomous so he would die but to just slow him down so she would escape faster without hurting him. Of course he gets mad and although he’s dizzy he shoots bullets all around him. I’m 99.9% sure she gets hit however not in the neck or head but in the ankle of hand. I think this because she screamed lightly once he shot a bullet and secondly she most likely would’ve been hit no matter how fast she is. I think as she’s dying she slowly sings the hanging tree to manipulate snows weakest point. His power. Once we mockingjays and jabberjays pick this sound up. The whole forest begins to sing it. I think it was so loud that at this point Lucy was screaming in pain and eventually died however snow never heard it because of the loud noise. He runs back and everything is canon to the books after that. But what I think happens is Ivory (Lucy’s younger cousin) or someone in the covey marries someone and become katniss’ great grandma. I think this is great theory as it shows that one of lucys relatives kills snow (like revenge) but I don’t think snow knows Lucy and katniss are related. Finally I think when Lucy gray died the covey and everyone else supposed the mayor kidnapped her and she eventually gets forgotten and replaced by the bands new head singer. Thanks for listening to my theory. I’m a new KZbinr so I would appreciate if u check my channel out ;)

[@genevievem827]

Oh my word!! That is such a good theory and works rlly well!!!!!

[@lulanc.e]

Hey ! Your theory is so good, but in my opinion Snow knew Katniss and Lucy were related. Not at the beginning during the Reaping but surely when she started to sing Deep in the Meadow for Rue, as Lucy Gray did for Ivory

[@hiacyntabielecka1903]

I think that Maude Ivory could be Katniss' gradmother from father's side. That's why he would know "The hanging tree", sing with mockingjays and love music so much. And also his mom could show him this lake in the forest - place which she knew from her childhood, and also tell him about these water plants - "katnisses". I'm convinced that that's what Suzanne Collins had in her mind and I'm really dissappointed that she didn't explain Katniss' genealogy in the end.

[@FrakkinToasterLuvva]

I think the snake with the scarf was a goodbye message. He was a snake after all. (Not the first time she freaked someone out with a snake.) I wouldn't say she was trying to "manipulate" him with that final song, especially if she was dying. If you are right about the weapons being a test, then she was a bit manipulative before- because she waited him to go with her. If she knew where the weapons were and didn't tell him, then she was already suspecting on some level that he wouldn't go with her if he had a choice to be safe from the murders being connected to him.

[@yeontan6745]

I think snow was paranoid about Lucy coming back and that he feared that he didn’t kill her. When Katniss was reaped he didn’t think anything of it but when she sung that song to Rue, he remembered Lucy and his fear came back. As events unfolded he saw more and more of Lucy in Katniss, and when he heard the hanging tree he knew that it was her and that if he was going to die it was going to be by one of Lucy’s descendants. Lucy’s named faded for the world but as Katniss stood in front of him, Lucy was still there.

[@stefanjentoft8107]

During the song, Coriolanus refers to another poem about “Sam something” who was revived by cremation. If anyone is interested, the poem in question is “The Cremation of Sam McGee” by Robert Service and is worth reading in its own right.

[@emmamchugh20]

I love how this song sounds so sweet and innocent compared to the psycho it was written for. You're so talented, I love all of the tbosas songs you did ❤

[@MaiahWynne]

Haha true! Thank you so so much! I'm so happy you like them!☺❤❤❤

[@fionamcgregor5687]

@Marina Williams that’s what she said…

[@sarickacampbell2642]

Would Snow classified as a psycho or a sociopath ?

[@serendipity6349]

I really wish you would read the audiobook. I know everyone saying it and Everyone saying because it’s true but You would make the perfect Lucy Gray

[@MaiahWynne]

I was thinking how cool it would be to re do the audio book and put these songs in! I don't think I can do that legally though haha but it would be really fun!❤😄 thank you!!

[@amazingabby25]

That would be amazing, I loved the audio book, but it would be even better with her songs in it

[@jordanaruth2937]

The one dislike is snow when he’s president 😂 love this so much 🥺❤️

[@MaiahWynne]

😆❤❤im so happy you like it!!

[@danhenley9495]

Thank you everyone who signed the "Maiah Wynne for Lucy Gray" petition tobe sent to Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. Maiah's vision of this tribute to Coreo makes you almost believe Lucy Gray could have turned him from his dark fate. This is my new favorite of the Songbird suite. You can close your eyes to cool the summer heat and still the winds of dissent against which we are struggling with a few minutes of listening; then press rewind.

[@MaiahWynne]

What a lovely and sweet compliment! I'm so happy you like it! And thank you so much for all your wonderful support❤❤☺

[@Hki8jnnj]

Done🥰

[@clementinemeyniel-breguet6018]

Done ✅

[@vikashurygin4338]

Done🤘🏻

[@cristinasuarezpareja738]

Done!!!

[@mmmm-lg2mj]

I'm imagining an old Lucy gray sitting with an old Coriolanus snow in a world where Snow didn't let greed and power go to his head. A snowy evening in December, a fireplace is cracking in the background, and they are happy

[@MaiahWynne]

🥺

[@mmmm-lg2mj]

@@MaiahWynne sorry, my writer brain decided to be poetic today lol

[@MaiahWynne]

@@mmmm-lg2mj I love it! It's a nice alternate ending 😄❤️

[@mmmm-lg2mj]

@@MaiahWynne thank you✨

[@psychosworld2890]

I clicked on this and I instantly got hit in the feels because when I was reading the book and got to this part, I felt really bad. its like a TV show (for example, Clone Wars) where you see so many good characters you see later down the line, but you almost feel bad because you know how they'd turn out in the end. You captured this almost perfect, keeping it slightly with some of the word deliverance, but with an emotional tune. I listen to your songs from this over and over and I hope, somehow, you can end up as Lucy Gray Baird in the movie.

[@kyloluma1212]

The whole time we knew Coriolanus was going to turn to the dark side of him but we didn’t know when and why. You are right. This book was made to teach people about things around this topic

[@MaiahWynne]

I'm watching clone wars right now!! Anakin was so good 😭 That is such a perfect comparison. I wish that Anakin could have made better choices- chosen a better path- just like I wish Coriolanus did. Ugh the moral heart break- its like watching someone's soul die while they are still alive.

[@MaiahWynne]

Also thank you so much!!❤❤

[@inoxydable3876]

The beginning of the now official version sounds a lot like the beginning of your version!!

[@Estelle759]

I love this version so much, it so gentle and sweet, and it seems more authentic than the movie, because it's seems as if she's speaking from her heart ❤️‍🩹. Keep singing!

[@stilscarlott]

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes will forever be the best prequel story I've come across! And thank you alot Maiah for putting a soul in this beautiful story!❤️❤️

[@littlelove13]

I love seeing everyone’s melody of the songs now we know the true melody, seeing everyone’s editions gives an almost hidden interpretation on how the books played out. That’s why I’m happy a couple of songs were left out from the movie, they’re still left to interpretation

[@kaileynham2271]

If you're not Lucy Gray Lions gate is making a huge mistake.

[@MaiahWynne]

😭❤ thank you!!

[@thelonelynarwhal1663]

@@MaiahWynne True!

[@kolbearreola234]

This needs to happen 😂🤣

[@cleemce]

The first chords of the movie's version of the ballad of Lucy Gray sounds exactly like your cover of Pure as the driven snow ! Were you able to collaborate with them ? Anyway your versions have been stuck inside my head for 3 years now they are so great and filled with emotions !

[@MaiahWynne]

Didn't get to collaborate but I noticed that too!

[@MaiahWynne]

Thank you! ❤️

[@АннаМезенцева-т2ш]

@@MaiahWynne I've noticed that too. For a moment my heart skipped a beat. Your voice is so pure, so real and so beyond at the same time! Thank you for your versions. To me they are canon.

[@buffestguyever1306]

I’m ten and just wanted to say that my whole school loves ur voice :)

[@MaiahWynne]

That is the coolest thing ever!! Thank you! Tell your whole school thank you 😃❤

[@johndeacon129]

Same here! I sent it to my class group chat and they’re in love!

[@simplibunny5261]

Btw you're amazing I'll be crying on the floor if you're not lucy gray

[@simplibunny5261]

OMG YOU LIKED SO EARLY RN YOU ARE ONLINE AND AHHHH

[@MaiahWynne]

You are so sweet thank you!!!! We can cry on the floor together 😄❤

[@buffestguyever1306]

Sophie?

[@haleylj9999]

This was my favorite song from the book the melody you created for it is so beautiful 😭❤️ makes me emotional this was one of the last scenes in the book that Lucy saw snow as a good person the calm before the storm 😭💔

[@MaiahWynne]

It was mine too! I absolutely love the lyrics. And it truly is soo heartbreaking that this is one of their last moments of sweetness. Thank you so much!! ❤

[@KaoriDiaz]

Omg It! Made me cry!!! Although I knew who Snow was, I was still rotting for him, to chose love instead of power and control. The way she betrayed her, after listening to this song was just heartbreaking

[@MaiahWynne]

hopefully just good tears! ❤️❤️

[@jsbestoopid]

i love rachel's version, but this... is just too sweet. edit: i added this version instead of rachel's version to my "songs from lucy gray baird 🌻" playlist

[@Alice-dn4gy]

This song is definitely for the book, I imagined it like this and I don't know how I didn't see this before. It's lovely! ❤✨🌸

[@juliusroman8616]

I love all the details- the dry ice representing the snow, the fact the video's location is set to District 12 and the singing is amazing! Exactly what I imagined Lucy to sound like when I read the lyrics in the book. I wish the author could see this. It'd be amazing if this was the actual cover of the song in the movie.

[@juliusroman8616]

Oh, and I love the dress! It matches what Lucy wears almost perfectly!

[@julesk2629]

God this has me crying. You totally captured the Lucy Gray/Coriolanus love through this song. I’m so heartbroken by how things ended up. You’re 100% Lucy Gray in my headcanon

[@MaiahWynne]

Awh! Thank you so much 🥺❤ grateful to be Lucy in your head!

[@kenzie8554]

This is beautiful! I love how you put your location as district 12! You have an amazing voice and I love this interpretation of the song! I also love the effort you put into the setting.

[@MaiahWynne]

Hehe I'm so happy you noticed!😄 apparently it's a place in Maryland! Thank you so much! I have had a lot of fun recreating the scenes ❤❤

[@Mollieslay]

I just listened to the movie versions of these songs. I swear yours are better. They’re so beautiful and adapt to mood and the lyrics better. This song will always be my favorite ❤

[@miabarlow6616]

These versions will always be my favorite. Nothing compares

[@Gooeybrowniebaby]

I always forget this is not the ‘official’ version of the song. This is for me though. So sweet, so melodious, so dreamy.

[@A.444.]

First of all: this song is just perfect. It's much better than I imagined when reading it. I came to your channel to listen to the songs from 'The Ballad Of Songbirds And Snakes', and now I listened to a couple of your original songs too. You're just as talented as Billie Eilish, the world hasn't noticed you yet.

[@aureumhabat8411]

Every one of these songs you’ve made from the book make me cry. Tears of joy, chaos, sadness, beauty all together. It brings back memories of the original games, it makes you look at Snow differently, a misguided boy that love couldn’t save, turned tyrant.

[@michellenillas7719]

So beautiful I am crying. I remember when I read this part of the book. Like everything is alright. They are inlove. They'll be together. They're excited. *sigh* the feels... This is so perfect 💛💛💛

[@MaiahWynne]

It's one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking sections of the book 😭❤❤thank you!!

[@rickgrimesnotclickbait]

i remember watching these when they came out and after seeing the movie its so interesting to come back and see how they compare. BUT YOUR VERSIONS ARE SO GOOD 🙏

[@ganzeige]

THIS is too perfect; the song, the acting, the scenery... and you just look like I imagined Lucy Gray to look like. Everything fits so perfectly. OMG and your voice brought tears too my eyes. I know this won't happen but they should cast you for her role in the movie.

[@MaiahWynne]

Awh thank you so much!!

[@chililucas5483]

So romantic to have someone write a song like this about you. So sad Lucy Gray wrote this song for him, and Snow so quickly let her down.

[@aplusdubs232]

This is one of my fav songs from the book. Thank you so much for singing it!!! ♥️♥️♥️

[@MaiahWynne]

Mine too! I love the lyrics in this one. I definitely connected with them in a very real way❤❤ and I definitely cried a few times over it😅

[@alibasalyga9402]

Just finished the book and watched all of your covers...OBSESSED.

[@leiliekate715]

This song literally made me cry. I love this sooo much words can’t even show.

[@LuisCarlos-xp3gs]

Here after i watched the movie, i must say this version is still my favorite

[@eryng515]

this is actually your best book-tune cover and thats hard because they were all like 3000% amazing!!!!!!!

[@Makkuvideos]

It’s here! Thank you for the music Maiah

[@MaiahWynne]

Thank you for listening!!😭❤❤

[@carlydemers]

We all knew Coryo would be a self serving jerk but it still sucked to watch him snap in that lake house. Do you think Lucy G survived??

[@thistlesolis4332]

yes!!!!

[@pskychic2244]

yes 100%

[@jakinlfiles9869]

I doubt it, but I cling to a small glimmer of hope that she is still alive and kicking

[@Rosamynte]

I'm not over it.. I hope so much. it was muh more heartbreaking than expected.

[@rookthebird]

maiah saying "i made this a waltz because in that moment she's dreaming of dancing with snow and of having a really beautiful, intimate moment with him" ; like the sheer tragedy of that just lives Rent Free In My Head

[@marianneberonilla4384]

HOLY COW, YOU GOT IT SO SIMILAR TO THE MOVIE VERSION

[@ma6122]

I had my reservations about reading the book since im not a fan o prequels but i just spent the past few hours watching your videos and have decided to read the book!

[@MaiahWynne]

Yayy!! I loved it! I think there's a lot to really enjoy about how it builds on the story and Lucy is just a beautiful character ❤❤ hope you enjoy it!

When I read the book I tried to "sing" the songs in my head, but I couldn't really imagine Lucy Gray's voice... Until I found your videos. You're just perfect! Regards from Costa Rica

[@MaiahWynne]

Love that! Thanks for finding my channel! Regards from Oregon!

[@Kentendo_Switch]

Coming back to the OG ❤ 💪🏻

[@seapicklesss]

I just love how the location is district 12

[@gabbykezdi797]

Snow did not deserve her, at all. Such a beautiful song, you did amazing!

[@stilscarlott]

This part of the book is quite sad and your song, along with the music fits perfectly in! Sejanus is gone, snow is in pure terror as he knows he might be next. Through everything crumbling down in his life, he knows there is just one person left that's been with him since the start of the book, Lucy Gray. This song is just a little ray of hope for him through the darkest time of his life

[@MaiahWynne]

perfectly said ❤️

[@rainbownds]

I feel like I’ve commented about the same sentence on every single one of your Lucy Grey videos, but here comes another one along that line: this was incredible and your interpretations of all songs is beyond t a l e n t e d. ✨ Can’t wait to hear/see what you’re doing next - ABOSAS related or not! I’ve been browsing among your other covers and original music and to no surprised discovered that there’s a lot of great stuff there as well (+ hyped it up to some friends and they all agreed with me 🙃) I wish you all the best with whatever musical endevours you take on. Long (social) distance hug from Sweden 💙

[@MaiahWynne]

Thank you! Thank you for the hug! And thank you for sharing my music and checking out my originals too! That makes me so happy!

[@winter_dandelion1952]

The new film is here and the soundtrack and I wanna cry I WANT YOUR WONDERFUL VERSIONS the official is HIDEOUS

[@holly8535]

hideous is so dramatic😭😭the soundtrack is beautiful, especially this song

[@aubreewithaextrae]

Hideous really? They're both good in their own ways and I think the movie version is just as good as this version

[@MadsRoseStories]

I like Mariah’s version of some of the songs and the movies version of others. Ballad of Lucy gray Maiah’s has my heart. This one goes to the movie and so does the reaping

[@literallyfiguratively5658]

Why lie

[@ameliesmith3341]

U,katniss,Suzanne Collins and the new book has brightened my lockdown

[@Jack-fr9hz]

I loved the book, but being able to picture you as Lucy Gray & hearing your rendition of the song really enhances the experience. Also you look so much like I pictured her from the writings, if they do make a movie I really hope they give you a chance to play her on the big screen. Made me almost feel for Snow as I can see how he could truly fall for Lucy Gray in an instant. Beautiful job!

[@MaiahWynne]

Awh thank you so much!!

[@Jack-fr9hz]

You're welcome, you're amazingly talented! 😊

[@davidobando3741]

You Nailed the essence of the song, even though the movie was released years after. And of course yours is much better!

[@MadhumithaJR]

Hearing you sing brings tears to my eyes, your voice is so beautiful and you're so talented. This piece was so good, loved the music. And the fact that you're donating all the funds toward Black resilience makes me extra happy!! You're such a wonderful person, please never give up! The world needs more people like you. All the love. ♥️

[@MaiahWynne]

Thank you so much!! It means a lot to be able to take this new found platform and use it to help do some good in the world, especially right now! And you are all so amazing. Thank you for the encouragement and the kind comments. You are wonderful!❤❤ it means so much

[@angelacranberry]

and the video is so beautiful! the fog, the smooth camera pans, the rainbow skirt, the bottles on the table... you always pay such attention to detail 🥺

[@MaiahWynne]

It makes me so happy that you notice!!!❤❤😃 makes it all worth it! Thank you!!

[@conversegirl1011]

This sounds so much more romantic than the movie version. The movie version sounds like she's singing for the crowd rather than just Snow himself.

[@aperson0298]

She was singing for the crowd though? I get that this was sort of a love song to Snow but she's still a performer by nature.

[@marcellakate]

Ughh I’ve been waiting for this😍

[@MaiahWynne]

Aw thank you!! Your versions of these songs are so gorgeous!! ❤❤😃

[@marcellakate]

Youre so sweet, thanks🥰

[@Dawson.Wright]

This song puts a pained smile on my face every time I hear it

[@hildaelson4203]

If someone came along, who has never read nor seen the main trilogy, and tried to get a sense of who Coriolanus Snow was, this song would make him a romantic, beautiful human being. I would fall in love with him myself through this song. No one was born a villain, like Arthur Fleck. Beautiful performance. You NEED to be Lucy Gray Baird.

[@alframseysporndungeon8]

This song is so beautiful, I'm so proud of you. Well done, Maiah. That was really great.

[@Lunaliiii]

Almost a year old and I still come back to this every few months. I know many people didn't like it, but that book still won't let me move on.

[@Lunaliiii]

Hello younger me

[@Trippp550]

Better then the movie. 1000%. Me and my wife play this version whenever we get to this part in the audiobook

[@Madfattdeeb]

You can tell I like your version of her song for Cornelius by the tears in my eyes. I don’t care what anyone else says or writes. I choose to believe she made it north and is still living there today. ❤😢 She is my hero.

[@moniquequadros8505]

Who else thinks Maiah has a beautiful voice and is the perfect Lucy Grey? I do.

[@jayneskalimba]

omg you patting the dress for the compact was everything for me.

[@Vickyalexa2303]

De verdad no puedo ver la versión de la película como la oficial. Escucho y escucho tu versión y definitivamente expresa todo los sentimientos y tiene la melodia adecuada para ser una canción romántica 🥺 me encanta, no quiero ser repetitiva pero me encantan todas tus versiones.

[@loganmarcum682]

No clarooo

[@kamranfeiz8450]

I LOVE How YOU SHIFT UP AND DOWN THE OCTAVE IT HAS SUCH A MAGICAL FEELING

[@scintillatingsinger9585]

I swear I know everyone else is already saying it but you bring life to Lucy Gray and Ballad of Song Birds and Snakes (Or I call it BOSS) and I can assure you we will riot if U atleast aren't apart of the movie as a side role (Clementina, Lysistraya, Dr Gaul or too name a few) you deserve a big role and as much as I want too be Lucy Gray you totally deserve it! (Plus I don't even live in the continent it's being shot)

[@MaiahWynne]

You are so sweet thank you!!!! It would be a dream come true to be a part of the film somehow! I definitely feel like in some way I already have been just by making these videos ❤☺

[@scintillatingsinger9585]

@@MaiahWynne You have totally made the experience of the books better and we all love and thank you so much for it!

[@cousinbull]

Usually I don't write comments on vids but I just had to say. . . .ur voice is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! you totally bring Lucy Grays character to life! I really hope I could see u in the movie, it would be such a disappointment if you weren't in it? By disappointment I mean I would never ever watch the movie and would probably write a 1000 page complaint to Lions gate! Stay awesome and no matter what, u will always be The real Lucy Gray!

[@MaiahWynne]

@@cousinbull awwh 😄❤❤ you are soo sweet!! Thank you!!

[@scarlettlavey]

I know I already commented this, but I just can't stop watching your videos, I can't stop listening to your voice... it's beautiful. It's pure as the driven snow.

[@MaiahWynne]

Wow, thank you! I'm so so glad you are enjoying it!

[@KiriinoChan]

Wow I'm so stunned this is such a beautiful performance and making a waltz out of it is such a great idea! I feel the urgent need to dance to it

[@MaiahWynne]

Thank you! Omg please do!! As you can see I'm not a good dancer lol I would love if you danced to it!❤❤❤😃

[@cici_tlb4009]

“You asked for a reason, I’ve got three-and-twenty” just always hits different.

[@MaiahWynne]

agreed

[@KinseyOfficial]

Wow such a beautiful interpretation of the song! You don’t disappoint, that’s for sure. And I love the effects with the dry ice!

[@MaiahWynne]

Thank you so so much!!! I get so nervous before I post these and then all the nerves wash away when I see comments like this. It really means so much to me and my heart❤❤☺ thank you!

[@amadodanieldelosangeles4504]

This song is soft I almost cried. The melody you played is exactly how I imagined in the book❤️. I hope they will cast you as Lucy Gray ❤️

[@all.thingsmoony]

Maiah this song is so good, the music fits so well!

[@moosahhhh]

That lyric is incredible, this music is incredible and you are also incredible. The scenery, the clothes, even the sign you made, knocking on the dress pocket. Your voice, so soft, is exactly how I imagine Lucy Gray singing. This video warmed my heart, thank you so much for that.

[@sunnyonurlawn]

wow maiah, you really made me tear up with this. i keep coming back to this every two hours. your singing and your acting is so beautiful, i would do everything to see you as lucy gray in the ballad of songbirds and snakes movie. i found your channel a few days ago and i love it so much. you are already one of my favourite singers. 💞💞💞

[@simoneludwig676]

I’ve had ur version of “nothing u can take” in my head like crazyyyy it awesome and so catchy

[@dontcare9006]

I can see Corolianus listening to this song and being satisfied with Lucy falling so hard for him and 'forgetting' about Billy. It is even more heartbreaking, but not less beautiful. Thank you for your amazing work! ❤️