RAYE - ‘Escapism.’ (live for Like A Version)

RAYE performs 'Escapism.' live for triple j's Like A Version.
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[@GeorgeParkerMusic]

love that she has so many different versions with different instrumental arrangements, the song sounds great in all arrangements it’s amazing

[@LucyLu-jo4vn]

She has jazz deep in her soul ❤

[@AMqsd]

It’s actually insane that an artist like this was being suppressed by a major label for so long!!. If she didn’t leave them, we would never been able to hear her like this!!

[@nicholasdoberer8006]

This is it

[@sunnyleatham]

Not often an artist comes around like this!

[@pitonisadedelfos]

On point

[@joshcfc606]

Super rare

[@sarahv1316]

the actual sadness of the lyrics shins through in this stripped version. a brilliant songwriter and an even more talented singer.

[@LaPaisiblePetiteGnomette]

She's one of those rare impressive artists that get recognition as they deserves like Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, Adele, Alicia Keys,... She got the creativity, the stage presence and the voice.

[@liviocharach3341]

She is definitely the contemporary version of Nina Simone. Wonderful voice timbre, interpretation and presence.

[@Ophelie_music]

Admirable and impressive how she manages to capture the emotion in every single one of these performances. Whether it's the first or thousandth time she performs this song. You're a true artist, massive respect!

[@jennamarie2481]

"Lipstick smudged like modern art" I love that line

[@artemell]

Omg how intense and unique is this? Love that version. She doesn’t need a band. She IS the band

[@solyd2402]

best comment

[@oguzcanbozkurt1326]

It feels like this is the original version, chorus makes so much sense now. She is a gem definitely, such an amazing artist.

[@eliranyadgarove926]

😢😢 this version is so beautiful She even shed a tear at the end 😭

[@RypienGT]

That's pretty fkn phenomenal.

[@garystorm799]

Came in late to listen on the radio this morning in the car.... thought it was a recording until the end, when I realised it was LIVE. I was like WTF.... that was LIVE?? WOW! Never heard of Raye before.... she has two new fans.... what a voice! Great song! So then was even a bigger bonus that she is a Nina Simone fan.... would love to hear her do 'Strange Fruit'. Her cover of 'I Feel Good' was amazing. Not many could do it justice... she did.

[@IceMaidenxx3]

Her ability to create a new arrangement for each live performance?! A new feeling and depth *EVERY* 👏🏾*TIME* 👏🏾 I literally CAN. NOT! A talent not to be missed 😁

[@funkichicka]

So grateful I saw her live 🥹

[@zacharyclayton6264]

About to see her live today and I’m so excited!!!

[@craigmcmanus4530]

I flew from Bunbury to Sydney to see her at the Enmore. Best decision I ever made. She is truly wonderful and when she’s filling out stadiums I can say I saw her back in the day in front of a few hundred people. She is a truly amazing talent.

[@leatabakov7859]

She is iconic ! A true artist really. No one can compare with her nowadays

[@Evelyne571]

How I feel about her is how I felt when Lady Gaga first started. She's got something special and she's gonna be big.

[@FreakerEaker]

Amy Winehouse vibes 💯

[@maddyD3000]

This was incredible. I can't remember the last time a Like a Version moved me. I love when artists cover these classics. Keep 'em coming.

[@jonotick]

Agree with everything but this isn't a cover of a classic - this is her own song.

[@tylereline5148]

this is the original artist, but yes i agree!

[@THOOODAI]

The voice, the lyrics, so much talent!

[@miscellaneousSLUDGE]

4am remix is the best of all time , incredible talent , Album of the YEAR !

[@worldwidehiphop.]

This was my introduction to RAYE, WOW. I've had goosebumps all morning checking out her BBC/NPR stuff. Feeling Good was amazing. I assume Brisbane show has happened because it wasn't mentioned. She gave a great Did You Know this morning about the colour green....

[@YTIsTakingOverMyLife]

This was.... perfect!! WOW

[@danielyeptho5825]

Such a real pure melody really??

[@TRAYANOVA]

LYRICS: Sleazin' and teasin', I'm sittin' on him All of my diamonds are drippin' on him I met him at the bar, it was 12 or somethin' I ordered two more wines, 'cause tonight, I want him A little context if you care to listen I find myself in a shit position The man that I love sat me down last night And he told me that it's over, dumb decision And I don't wanna feel how my heart is rippin' In fact, I don't wanna feel, so I stick to sippin' And I'm out on the town with a simple mission In my little black dress, and this shit is sittin' Just a heart broke bitch, high heels, six inch In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with In the back of the taxi, sniffin' cocaine Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways 'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night Doctor, doctor, anything, please Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me, take this pain away You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel Toke this joint how I'm blowin' this steam Back to my ways like 2019 Not 24 hours since my ex did dead it I got a new man on me, it's about to get sweaty Last night really was the cherry on the cake Been some dark days lately and I'm finding it crippling Excuse my state, I'm as high as your hopes That you'll make it to my bed, get me hot and sizzling If I take a step back to see the glass half full At least it's the Prada two-piece that I'm trippin' in And I'm already actin' like a dick, know what I mean? So you might as well stick it in Just a heart broke bitch, high heels, six inch In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with In the back of the taxi, sniffin' cocaine Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways 'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night Doctor, doctor, anything, please Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me, take this pain away You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel, mm (what?) 'Cause I don't wanna feel like I felt last night I don't wanna feel like I felt last night Be at peace with the things you can't change (last night) I'll be naked when I leave and I was naked when I came, yeah Out of reach, out of touch, too numb, I don't feel no way Toast up, so what? Street small, but it go both ways So you'll run, yeah, but you'll never escape Sunset in the maze (you're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel) I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night, oh Doctor, doctor, anything, please Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night I don't wanna feel how I did last night Mm, lipstick smudged like modern art I don't know where the fuck I am or who's drivin' the fuckin' car Speedin' down the highway, sippin' Mixin' pills with the liquor 'cah fuck these feelings I left everyone I love on read (uh-huh) Spilling secrets to the stranger in my bed (uh-huh) I remember nothing, so there's nothing to regret (uh-huh) Other than this 4-4 kick drum poundin' in my head

[@travelswithgreengold7114]

This is absolutely beautiful. She’s my new favourite. 💕

[@blessingsombe9449]

She's so live 🥺😫🤍🤍

[@tuna-2779]

She should do more jazzy albums like this

[@allarab2612]

Goddamn this lady can sing

[@zulaikalondon]

This is my favourite song of recent times in this genre. She nails it, completely.

[@eddiemercado6720]

She is so talented love her style of singing.i will be following her she is a bad singer.❤👍🏽😊

[@costasmakris8398]

Amazing....amy is happy.

[@artrenberry]

I am still so upset there was no Brisbane side show. I love Raye.

[@margorobertson1468]

Raye you are everything

[@stephaniestockwell9510]

Raaaaaayyyyeeee, I ❤ you

[@ofelyaaghakaryan761]

Brought tears to my eyes 🥹

[@BADwinnie420]

i love her every version shes amazing!

[@hayleytownsend9758]

Thank YOU Raye ❤️

[@MrReturn4]

Incredible Voice....one of the Best i ever heard ❤

[@runawayspaceshipss]

Raye is amazing

[@LukeVanGeest]

Great job Raye!

[@orb7775]

Love her she is so good❤️

[@zoepaisley527]

Phenomenal.

[@joshcfc606]

So incredibly talented.. wow

[@angusandrew3967]

Wow what talent. More emotion and impact from the lyrics in this version. Makes you want to cry and rejoice at the same time.

[@JB-qd6lf]

Beautiful

[@user-tx4vz9kf7s]

Beautifull voice

[@peteroleary6826]

Such sweet desperation...absolutely perfectly delivered.

[@patrock394]

WOW! Just WOW! ❤

[@rodrigues_lais]

PERFEITA

[@ofelyaaghakaryan761]

Mesmerizing 💙💔

[@solyd2402]

love it

[@teacherthiago8000]

She's perfect ❤

[@linfair]

SO NICE!

[@user-vz6sv9ip4b]

Soooo fuckin good!!!!!!

[@LAVISHING]

Fantastic job my lovely friend. Can’t wait to England next year!

[@ulimwiza]

So beautiful, !!

[@TappyIsATappstar]

Brilliant ❤

[@user-tf8qf3kb5e]

Wow, what a great voice.

[@michelecavalcante5085]

Lenda viva!

[@bondyyyy841]

Wow that was amazing 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@myselflove-bf3uv]

Rayeだいすき！あなたの歌声って本当に素晴らしい！^ ^ much love from 🇯🇵 🎉🎉🎉

[@charlottewilson62]

Wow 😍

[@johnlawson3434]

Winehouse soul is back. Love. Love.

[@darianadelarosa1526]

❤❤ she did amazing

true artist

[@oze3326]

RAYE is great. She just hit the Brits with six awards !!

[@WemersonVitor23]

Artist

[@Misswestwood]

WOOOOOOW

[@adonnarowe1811]

Such an underrated artist

[@TechWizz]

Immaculate.

[@sophiasorensen2858]

UMMM WOW

[@timmmychanga]

❤❤❤

[@TheBeatlesWoW]

A rare talent

[@DavidTramacchi]

Brilliant breakup song. All Class

[@ToreKleist]

Oh my ...!

[@flaviuswestfall1718]

she is a ridiculously talented artist

[@Sa-lv6mc]

Damn 😮✨💅🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@stjer1]

How intense! Raw and beautiful. ❤

[@FitnessEquipmentHowTo]

Strong contender for next Hottest 100 💪

[@3152dan]

Most impressive how she playes with them nails 💅🏼

[@kulotopawtv]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@Da_niek_23]

Her Voice her skills her performance çüs

[@DenzlR]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@auntjemima7727]

Tbh I didn’t know she could sing like that… wow

[@gabejones5147]

beautiful singer looks beutiful too total talent just so sad i havent heard you befo

[@8lue420]

she's a fucking genious, I don't know what version of the song I prefer but definitely she is AMAZING 🔥❤‍🩹 I hope she make music for many many years more 🌟

[@TheTinebee]

wow

[@Malagatikitaki23]

❤

[@swwalkers]

Wow

[@dylanmartin8469]

quality.

[@rickyhales8689]

Wow Ray speakless ❤

[@tremell7559]

No....THANK YOU💯

[@user-ic9mh7py8c]

Deusa

[@oneintenguy]

What an extra-gorgeous voice tone and range. Here's one place I believe 'profanity' detracts from the beauty of her voice.

[@user-gi7ck1hq3k]

She should've been the one playin' Amy, period.

[@rebecazoccarato2493]

omgggggg

[@awenlarin4344]

Amy would be proud ❤

[@RangaLovesABeer88]

🍻🍻🍻🍻