Natalie Merchant - The Feast of Saint Valentine (Lyric Video)

Natalie Merchant's "The Feast of Saint Valentine" from her album 'Keep Your Courage,' out now on Nonesuch Records: nataliemerchan...
THE FEAST OF SAINT VALENTINE
(words & music by Natalie Merchant)
In the deep and darkest night of your soul,
when you curse and rue the day
that you did dare to give your heart away,
take courage in the thought that you belong.
Good comrade, you’re not alone.
We’re here to give you shelter from the storm.
In the blindness and confusion of the fight,
when the blood is soaking through,
we’ll come to you; we’ll come to bind the wound.
March on, march on you soldiers of the heart,
you ragged, weary crowd.
You retreat in your defeat but you move on.
Such a vast uncharted wilderness to see
strange lands, strange beasts
but I’ll go where you lead.
And on the feast day of Saint Valentine,
in the bleak mid-winter cold,
come lay your blood red roses in the snow.
Don’t stop your search now.
Go, by the grace of God.
Keep your courage, keep your faith
and take this paper heart to keep you safe.
Keep you safe, keep your hope and faith.
Love will lead you safely on.
Love will leave you wounded.
Love will bring you harm.
Love will be the curse and be the charm.
Love will be the bruising and be the balm.
Love will set you free and love will be your bonds.
Love will win.
Love will conquer all.
#nataliemerchant #keepyourcourage #stvalentine

[@adagiotexas]

Natalie has gone from being a songwriter to a poet laureate with this album.

[@brigitteteste4912]

❤

[@bertkwint4588]

This might well be the best of her albums. And in her case this means a lot. Because she has made some great music in the last 3 decades plus.

[@francoisbruel9163]

Natalie Merchant, once again, bringing splendor in our lives.

[@Merzui-kg8ds]

splendor...good word

[@mcs3015]

so beautiful: the lyrics, the melody, the arrangement. pure Natalie Merchant wonder

[@artisof]

I feel this music in the center of my chest. Guess you could say I hear it with my heart.❤

[@ReadingsbyDom]

You’re beautifully authentic. Much gratitude as your creation is so greatly needed in today’s world. The arrangements, lyrics, but most of all your vocals - brilliant.

[@outtathyme5679]

We likely will really need courage starting this November. I hope we’re up to the challenge

[@BradJensen-d4u]

So gifted and cares so much for the forgotten - keep creating Natalie - it's needed now more than ever

[@theresasinger9039]

This song is so heart-wrenching, unearthing the tiniest parcels of torments and blowing them into the wind. It is agonizingly beautiful! Thank you, Natalie Merchant.

[@francescomoretta656]

Poetry!!! A Goddess singing celestial melodies!!! ❤💘❤

[@ChrisLuciano-nv9cq]

Love is God and God is love u bought tears to my eyes Love always wins in the end ❤️

[@belovedchild9812]

I am so blown away by this work you’ve done. It’s speaks to me on a deep level. I had to hunt down the album cover art to confirm its Joan of Arc. I’ve been through it over the past 5 years. I wear a medallion around my neck with her image. It’s to remind me to be strong, keep my courage, keep my faith. 🙏❤️

[@JA-gk5ld]

I've been listening to these recordings since they came out. Ive been traveling back and fourth from MA to FL to take care of my mom and give my brother and sister a break. My mom has Alzheimer's and needs 24 hour care. For some reason, this song just hits me hard and I cant stop thinking about my mom when I hear it. I have been a fan of Natalie's since 10,000. I think I own mostly every recording she has done. No artists nowadays can even come close to her songwriting and even her voice, much deeper now, brings a whole new feel to her songs. Her lyrics continue to just cut deep in your heart. I was fortunate enough to see her in Boston in 2023, even thou those damn seats were made for toddlers, just sitting there, and taking it all in was like heaven. I hope she makes a 'live CD' of this concert as she sang all her hits at the show. It was amazing. I hope she continues to write and doesn't take so long between albums.. (cough cough, hint hint, only kidding) We need her now more then ever with how our political climate is and the uncertainty as our democracy lies in the balance. I just keep telling myself, not to worry, as "LOVE WILL CONQUER ALL" As for this specific song, what can I say...my favorite. 😢

[@allycoll6852]

Courage means heart. Brilliant lyricist and vocals…been with me since I was 17. Ty Natalie Mer-CHANT

[@gabrielgriffin9230]

love will win

[@Christopher-r3o]

Love wins and i am so proud of you

[@gaurimagrace494]

I’m listening to this album over and over as I mend a broken heart. This song is sublime. Thanks so much for magically putting into words and music my thoughts and prayers.

[@latinguy67]

peace and light to you, as you mend your heart.

[@irisscot101]

❤️Hauntingly beautiful❤️

[@brotherjohnno]

It has been a great pleasure to revisit this song today, the feast of st valentine. Just wonderful. Thank you Natalie.

[@msmegs93]

My favorite song from this album. Just amazing..as always. Thanks, Natalie

[@MDHollister]

I agree❤

[@PeteLI66]

Me as well

[@fanofaestallings]

“Go by the grace of God. “ ahhh

[@bobnunn4363]

Bloody hell! I love this woman and her music.

[@videohistorysnippets8963]

This is the best so far for me, beautiful Natalie.

[@jess503]

Beautiful lyrics and wonderful arrangement - thank U Natalie ❤

[@MusicInMotion]

Thank you so much for your art - swallowed by ears, soaked up by every pore, it is food for soul, best medicine even, creating goose bumps, touching the heart. A concert would be an ever lasting dose of moment sharing to nourish on - hopefully one day it is going to happen (Germany not being on the touring route this time...).

[@helanthros]

::: exquisite control :: hold for one perfect moment :: never repeat'd :: in the froth of golden snow :: evaporation as life :::

[@Debbie_Faulhaber]

Breathtakingly beautiful. ❤

[@scarclan11]

Soul stirring and amazing and so healing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@stewartharcourt5645]

Incredible, heartfelt, performance. What a wonderful singer she is.

[@ebenezerstone3401]

Sweet Sister you are correct… love will concur all….

[@Oilstories]

Exquisite. Especially to this abuse survivor.

[@MDHollister]

This is Amazing! ❤

[@robotubetwob]

I like how her voice has changed.

[@Renegade62]

Bravo!

[@me-rq3fm]

I just listened to a movie.... unbelievable

[@outtathyme5679]

Really unbelievable

[@arthurwalsh4526]

Bravo !!!!!!!!

[@chiaracacciatore6661]

È bellissima, voce potente

[@olguiq1013]

Beautiful...❤ From Miami, Fla.

[@jefffox797]

This reminds me of a girl I knew a long time a go. She's moved back to California and I love her to this day. Pax if you see this reminder this Tenn boy. I remember you.

[@markberman6708]

Wow.

[@th3_g0dz_of_Vict0ry]

poetry

[@Shambala_G]

Love will win. LOVE will conquer all 💚

[@Wanda_Jannette]

Oh Natalie your voice hit my soul so good, the lady singing in this video with Merchant is phenomenal. Love this song and the beat. Perfect!

[@richardwilton722]

What a song!

[@afran7855]

This song made this 54 yea old woman break down and weep…….

[@paperprincess1050]

Wonderful

[@diegosousa1796]

💙💙💙💙💙💙

[@platyops1]

With the image of St. Joan of Arc and a song title “The Feast of Saint Valentine”, I can’t help but think that Ms. Merchant has returned to the True Holy Catholic Faith. Ms. Merchant, I’ll pray for you and your conversion. You’ll be in my Holy Rosary intentions. May Our Blessed Lady keep you under her mantle!

[@MarkCox21125150]

Stunning album. Just extraordinary. A+++

[@nowthenzen]

very sweet~!

[@diannalane7957]

Simply Beautiful ❤

[@gerardgerard5681]

Lovely

[@NITRONITRA]

Beautiful

[@Edxai]

Sublime

[@glauciaduarte865]

Amo seu trabalho,parabéns!👏👏🇧🇷💕

[@RFSIsraelStarEarth]

Peace Love RFS Israel *. And He Replied Doc it Was Only a Scratch

[@Jenny-un2hk]

Это здорово, прекрасный голос

[@richiegrey5377]

I am I was like u 🫵🫵👩🏻🫡😉😉🫶🫶🫶🌹💐❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🥇🏆🍺🍻🍸🍸🍸🍾🍾🌈🌎👩🏻💪🤟👍👌🖖🫵🙏👩🏻🫡🫵❤️‍🔥

[@KyleFartboy]

"love will conquer all". Is there anything left to say? The U.S. needs more empathy. The music is amazing and just tears at your heartstrings.

[@theomariannevandenboom]

SCHITTEREND

[@MarleenStiller-yp8lo]

I don't

[@richiegrey5377]

Black hair 🙌🙌🖖🫡🇺🇸🗽🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶 please we love you very much ( I’m just another guy who don’t like changes we like your hair the way you used to be. It’s the change .. I want everything back that used to be that’s all just being a guy. I’m not to be mean.)

[@Gkanary]

Again, seriously?

[@3ld919]

With all due respect friend, I nor 99.9% of the people who have appreciated Ms. Merchant's music for decades and respect her for all the wonderful work she has done for both the world and individuals, care what you think of her hair. Worry about your own hair.

[@Gkanary]

@@3ld919 Honestly, no disrespect meant, but I think something’s wrong with him. He’s left multiple comments that make no sense. He’s the one disrespecting our beautiful Natalie. You can’t go through life with blinders on @richiegrey5377. You’re behaving like a fool.

[@susanplyler2469]

You think you can't love the artistry and spirit of Natalie Merchant if her hair isn't black!!??? Utter cluelessness.

[@Gkanary]

@@susanplyler2469 Like I said Susan. The guy’s a fool. He’s either a class A jerk or just that ignorant. I however sympathize with him. It must be quite difficult going through life like that. Obviously he’s an unhappy person but that in no way makes it appropriate to judge anyone like that. I’m almost sure that he’s also a very lonely person. I mean, who would want to spend any time with someone like that, right?!?

[@theusachad75]

An amazing Catholic woman.

[@latinguy67]

Immeasurable talent. I love her voice and her works.

[@richiegrey5377]

Dye hair maybe black🫡😉😉😉🌹🫵🫵🫵(I just don’t like any changes just being a guy I like her black hair that’s why I’m used to say you’re mean to me because I like things back they used to be !)🗽🫡🌹🌹💐💐💐🫶🫶🫶🙌🙌🫵🫵🗽😉😉😉😉🖖🖖🖖👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻😉😉😉😉😉😉😉🫵🫵🫵🫵🫶🫶🖖🫨🗽🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸🍸🥂🍾🫡🫡🫡👩🏻🫵💐💐🌹🌹

[@Gkanary]

Seriously?

[@richiegrey5377]

@@Gkanary I know her she’ll be special of course oh, and I like her oh good

[@portcullis5622]

@@richiegrey5377 Why?

[@outtathyme5679]

We likely will really need courage starting this November. I hope we’re up to the challenge