STAYAWAY - Recorded at Electric Lady Studios by MUNA ft. Utica Queen.

[@clarencecrush5578]

I NEED UTICA IN NIGHTGOWS WITH SASHA VELOUR!

[@matkorom6623]

YES YES AND YES!

[@michaelanthony4356]

My 2 fav. Ru gurls ♡

[@Skyizthelimit]

YES!!!!!!!

[@Tracydot3]

They look like twins out of drag.

[@EhmegerdUsernerm]

YES

[@freyjr5904]

can y'all believe she's the goofiest one in her season ??? her versatility is astonishing. i cannot wait to see more of her content and creativity

[@IzaiahKelly]

Like the emotion in her eyes alone ! I’m on the verge of tears saying “ who hurt you ?”

[@비모노리]

Yeah! Shes only 25!!!

[@Dragondude2525]

Only thing she can’t do is roast. But I feel it’s a fair trade. She’s amazing at what she does.

[@hobocode]

sometimes there's a thin line between comedy and tragedy sometimes. you need to be sensitive to be able to read a room and tell a joke that will land with your audience. plus, making someone laugh can be a way to stay safe in a hostile environment. so, often, comedians will have very deep and sensitive souls. I think of Robin Williams. nothing is universal. but it's not uncommon to have sadness and an ability/need for laughter to go hand in hand in a person.

[@UmbraEve]

I had never seen Utica before drag race and stuff like this is why she's already my new favorite.

[@julz3tt3]

Yes. ❤️💕❤️💕⭐👑

[@kenaihall9520]

everyone who's here for Utica is loving your comment ♥️

[@SunnySixStreet]

That's on periodt. She's such a fashion inspiration😭👌

[@deivid3414]

- Don't touch, it's art.

[@andimanila]

Strip away everything else, the lipsync alone was technical perfection. You could almost swear she was singing. Add the concept, the fashion, all the lighting, etc and this became transcendent. Bravo, Utica and the team who worked on this vid with you.

[@kerukei1]

I showed this to my husband and he was convinced she was singing the song. I had to remind him that Utica does not have a higher range voice like that. We both watched the season together and I guess through her performance he forgot that Utica cannot actually sing like that simply based on how real her lip sync looked. I agree completely; Technical Perfection.

[@darcmoon9096]

This song in Acoustic sounds... so much more painfully raw and beautiful. Really pulls out the lyrics in a very powerful light.

[@lune78]

Calling Utica a fashion queen almost feels reductive. She's more than just fashioin, she's pure ART.

[@williamthompson8561]

Fashioin

[@juliansmith4987]

@@williamthompson8561 art

[@Dragondude2525]

All of that and more

[@novemberrose3758]

Our favourite art impersonator…

[@AnthonyVai]

She’s in the same realm of Sasha Velour, she just art…… that’s all

[@DeVill3007]

Utica is an artist. She understands silhouette, emotion and concept. I would be shocked if she isn't called for AS7.

[@poisonmetamorpho3767]

In my opinion, I hope it takes time and takes time so that it has a great evolution and takes the crown that I would not mind seeing it at all stars 7

[@chenfang3080]

Drag race does not fit her. She can reach higher, she got the stuff 👍

[@lemonade_playzzzzz]

there are rumors shes gonna be on as7!!! hope their true

[@johanvajse8410]

well considering the premise of AS7, it isn't that shocking now

[@DeVill3007]

@@johanvajse8410 fair. ⚖ lol 😊

[@antineamocenigo4590]

When drag is not just drag, it becomes pure art.

[@unnaturalstate6444]

Utica's artistry is phenomenal and intentional. This gown with constellations of stars like a galaxy reads like a symbol of all the possibilities contained within a person. So much potential. Those strings around her at the end and connecting to the heart read like strings continually attaching the galactic body to a relationship they know is bad for them. But it's hard to stay away, so those strings are like a cage in the one scene, attached to the heart and running out to the other person in other scenes. And in that final scene, the strings are falling slowly only to rise back up. This feels like a comment on how these connections to even the wrong people are in flux. They rise and fall in intensity. So much respect for UTICA.

[@FallingPoets]

“Losing too is still ours; and even forgetting still has a shape in the kingdom of transformation. When something's let go of, it circles; and though we are rarely the center of the circle, it draws around us its unbroken, marvelous curve.”

[@househeadericmdhousehead9118]

Utica Queen was so underappreciated by the judges. She could easily have made top four. I love her.

[@thezedena3378]

Right, if only they saved the double elimination :(

[@jackbryan7823]

Utica is the embodiment of pure artistry. 😍😍😍 Everything pulled from Utica’s brain and crafted by her hands should be put in museums and studied at universities! Season 13 may be over, but we’re Utica fans forever! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@adamhand7119]

Yes, all of this

[@louiseberon8585]

I love MUNA. And learning about this collab... man.

[@knightslion]

Proof, you don't need the crown to be the QUEEN!

[@kerukei1]

Precisely.

[@rlynn6658]

that was beautiful. The heartstrings imagery was just perfect for this song. Such a gorgeous interpretation

[@Gabriel-qu5fb]

a year has passed and I still comeback to this video and performance of utica.... she is such an amazing performer and her creativity in her looks is just out of this world

[@alien8527]

Entering the werkroom with a strawberry and ending the rpdr journey with a GALAXY !!?! ✨✨ mama this is ART Thank you so much for this art piece 💖 Besides, the cinematography, the framing, the lighting AWWWW BEAUTIFUL, as a designer this is a textbook material

[@비모노리]

As the light turns red(keep the lights on) strings become invisible(so that she wont think about him) What a genius choice

[@samuellefaye1019]

Please tell me that the tightening of the strings is to represent the distress of your heart and its strings from having and then loosing love, and the turmoil of it all. And when the song seems to pan out the strings and you heart begin to loosen again begin to set and begin to heal. I love this so much. Truly an inspiration.

[@reijenyusoff5333]

At 2:18 I really thought Utica was singing. Ahhh I love our lipsync assassin

[@Gabriel-qu5fb]

ikr its so gooood

[@julianaragan7955]

We need a collaboration of Utica, Sasha, and Jinkx. They are the best!

[@rebeccamoraes4323]

This had me at the edge of my f*cking seat like WOW MISS UTIVACA SERVING THE CHILDREN

[@faizalstalin]

Wow. Absolutely gorgeous. What a visual treat. Thank you

[@lolarosa2295]

High fashion, High art, and pure SOUL. I knew Utica was capable of such artistry away from the show... and her art is on full display in this video. Magnificent!

[@oliviakingston7]

this is the fiercest crossover ever???? utica + muna and STAYAWAY ELECTRIC LADY STUDIOS NONETHELESS??

[@giggles7179]

There is so much reminiscent of Sasha Velour in Utica; she'd be perfect for NightGowns. As another Midwest queen from a small town, it's always a huge win to see someone so brilliantly artistic find their moment, seize it, and actually watch others fall in love with them.

[@kerukei1]

This song and performance are officially my favorite. I will be coming back probably everyday. I get chills every single time.

[@mitchellchamberlain1009]

Hauntingly beautiful. Utica Queen, shantay you stay.

[@mettesonmusic]

Oh my, my favorite by Muna, by far. And so beautiful Utica

[@bigb5206]

I can’t stop looking at her! She is such an amazing artist and amazing person! I’m a fan she is beautiful!

[@jh1958txstate]

that was AWESOME

[@ursacor]

Magical, astounding, beautiful

[@imnotgabriel]

This deserves more views.

[@enzotabu9582]

It just feels like the video, the outfit, the music, ans her facial expressions go in harmony towards conveying this deep emotion. It feels like pure sadness and love dispair. Such a strong piece of art there.. Almost to good at what it does not to make me feel the grief of a thousands relationships when I listen to it. You got me girls 😅 I felt your art.

[@schae1298]

I have no words or conclusive thoughts to interpret this masterpiece, Utica brought this song to another plane and I'm still so captivated!!

[@andrewjackson4012]

As a spinner, weaver, and fibre artist, I appreciate Utica's use of string. This is two videos including this symbolism I've seen now. I can't wait for more :)

[@TestimentBlue]

Utica Strings! The Era of Strings has begone :D This is incredible.

[@Anne-ru5pu]

My favorite Utica!! Love your hard work.

[@johnblanton1295]

Wow this is really good. Beautiful. I’m a fan. Can’t wait to watch the season.

[@Qdelilah]

wow just WOW 👏🏿😍 she showing why shes one my fave Queens

[@lawrence2111]

Such an incredible and breathtaking video!!!! I need more Utica!

[@chenfang3080]

Breath taking 200% pure art. Am I even allowed to see something like this? Do I deserve?

[@noaboaoa]

Stunning!

[@maciejzieba3360]

Masterpiece, the pain, the art, the emotions and that awesome song. You made me cry. For a long time nothing moved me so much, because of this messed up world that desensitizes you. You are awesome

[@phoenixrising7777]

You are amazing Utica!! Be your lovable kooky amazing self and pay them haters no mine. ❤️❤️ Can’t wait to see more amazing content from you!!!

[@LaughWithMeh]

I love how the cinch and the base makes her look tied down. Held back by pain and fear and regret. Stuck in a horrible place, for fear of her pain repeating. Staying in this pool of hurt beauty till she can heal enough to live her life again.

[@Om_Oh_]

I knew she was going to go on to do amazing things and this is a beautiful heartfelt start! Love you Utica!!!! YOU WIGGLED TO THE TOP OF MY HEART!!!

[@distantflickering]

Thank you Utica for not only for doing this beautiful art peice and looking stunning, but for opening my ears up to this band. This song is amazing, in both versions and the rest of Munas discography is so good.

[@SnookRS]

so inspirational aaaaah Uticaaa

[@arturovega6522]

Utica Queen, you've left me completely speechless. I Love it, the use of colors, the imagery with the strings, the camera angles, and the outfit on top of it all. The way you show and give emotions is outstanding. Shivers! Wow! More please!!!

[@houseofoddity]

Very very mesmeric. Their creativity is mind blowing. Huge Utica Stan which I say with a tonne of pride. 😃😃😃 xxxxx

[@jayrodriguez4354]

This video and the look matched with song. Loved it

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

So I left a comment when this video was first posted ... BUT... I just wanted to say it's still an awesome performance and the choice in a very amazing well written and emotional song . It all comes together as one grand visual feast for the eyes !!

[@jmooreman27]

"Stayaway" If I see my old friends, we'll go out dancing If we go out dancing, then we'll go to the bar If we go to the bar, then there's gonna be drinking If I drink, I wanna see where you are So I don't see my old friends, I don't go dancing I don't do most things I used to do Actually, now that I'm thinking about it I did most things to get to you No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away Stay away, stay, stay away Stay away, stay, stay away If I go driving, then I'll put on music If I put on music, then I'll play your song If I play your song, then I think I'll lose it End up pulled up at the front of your lawn So I don't go driving, no, I just stay in I don't do most things I used to do 'Cause every moment is a fork in the road And all my roads lead back to you (You, you, you) No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away Stay away, stay, stay away Stay away, stay, stay away If I turn off the light, then I might start thinking If I start thinking, I'll think of the time when You said that you love me, you said I was perfect You said you were sorry, you said you were selfish If I don't stop it, before I know it All the bad things never happened You never lied or treated me bad and If you did, then you'll wish you hadn't Start believing you were right and I was being too dramatic So I gotta leave the light on for tonight Just so I can stay away No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away Any little misstep, I'll be at your doorstep Talking 'bout forgiveness, giving you my heart back Just so you can break it one more time before I say I gotta stay away Stay away, stay, stay away Stay away, stay, stay away Stay away, stay away Stay away, stay, stay away

[@amaraarcana7243]

Utica ~ I enjoyed you with this very emotional and sad song. Beautifully done

[@romanzaporozhets4237]

Wow this is soo beautiful the song and the fashion. The performance. Utica love u

[@kitoss]

This needs way more views and way more attention. So beautiful

[@heatherbathgate3849]

Everything I could have ever dreamed of just happened before my eyes. You are truly one of a kind❤️

[@Skyizthelimit]

OMG crying, she is such an excellent performer! BRAVA!!!

[@moonstone2794]

Utica you are incredible thank you for inspiring so many

[@juliareck6650]

I'm listening to this song on repeat. This is beautiful and the feeling is so intense. Utica, you are a piece of art. Please keep doing what you are doing

[@marceloacuna7339]

this has to be my 200th time, this version and the video are just amazing.

[@gerharduspretorius9913]

Utica is such a legend!! WOW WOW WOW!!!! I think you are a true entertainer dear!!!

[@almahaydeemelo7225]

I fell in love with Utica as soon as I saw her at the meet the queens video, her personality, the fashion, and obviously the artistic part of it all, me as a little girl that loves arts since forever, she became one of my favorites of all time ❤️

[@alessaleatoria]

You had everything to be America Next Drag. I Love You Queen

[@Jeannette311]

I’m legit sobbing. Gorgeous.

[@cooterryder]

Keep coming back babes this is breathtaking and needs to be seen all around!!

[@fatboy462]

Emotion. Beauty. Drama. Art.

[@dianapauze1322]

Amazing art. So very well done. Truly awe inspiring

[@Gabriel-qu5fb]

@2:23 holy SH!T FUQ omg goose bumps im crying this climax, the way it went from blue to red... then the bridge transitions omg THIS. IS. A. MASTERPIECE.

[@mikemiguel2974]

That is A R T! It belongs in a contemporary art museum. Wow!

[@skylermoore1320]

This is easily one of my favorite songs 💕

[@Osodjrhrb]

Love this! What a performance. Bravo 👏

[@bugg456]

She burst all of my emotions wide open! I can't believe her silhouette, emotional lip syncing. Her fashion..she is on another level.

[@jimcummings6095]

This gave me goosebumps! The artistry and the lipsync ( and the song) are incredible!!!

[@cymophanous8193]

This is art. Thank you, Utica. Never stop creating.

[@kashtonfox6583]

Love it so much all feels and vibes

[@dylanm7531]

Wow I did not expect to be blow away like that. Everything was sooooo good. Beautiful song!

[@jenniferandrews6556]

absolutely stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE VISUALS...THIS song....UGH SO good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU ARE AMAZING

[@MarkoTopchii]

Love how structured the lines became in the end. Definitely harnessed that power that first came out bleeding.

[@sandrairiarte3024]

I watch this video everyday💖 what a masterpiece

[@kamiltarnawczyk]

My favorite drag artist, bar none.

[@tathei2065]

As soon as i watched the promo she was my queen then i loved Denali and Symone cause it is impossible not to but Utica Queen is a queen in my heart she is everything !!

[@jujubeeanchortv462]

This song is EVERYTHING...absolutely needed this...your voice is radiating threw my entire house! I F&*king LOVE YOU!⚓💜💋

[@kamriesan]

I love you! I went through a rough break up. I don’t know why, but your light presence in RPDR comforted me a lot. I was so enthralled by your work and art in the stage and challenges. Seeing you lip sync is also out of this world. Just wanna let you know you successfully achieved your goal of making people happy! ❤

[@paoloel2770]

Absolutely stunning

[@doomguy676]

I have never seen a lip syncer embody a song this perfectly. This is fantastic beyond words.

[@celestus87]

This is phenomenal.

[@hobocode]

how does this piece of art not have millions of views? I'm very surprised

[@occultbass]

Damn. This really pulls my heart strings

[@traviscock9043]

Beautiful gowns!

[@heathermilner6721]

WOW!! BEAUTIFUL!!

[@lilcookie6353]

Is it just me or did you shed a tear or two? Cuz I did because it's beautiful

[@brepierce1795]

Words cannot explain how much your art means to us Utica. You are so beautiful and talented

[@abegailtheresa2816]

Wow. I love the video and the song. Damn I felt that in my soul. 🤘🏼😊🖤💜

[@Patrickenri]

Utica, shantay you Stay(away). This was so mesmerizing to watch! ❤️

[@adamnielsen8873]

wow. just wow. wasn't expecting it to be so emotional. beautiful.

[@SerClaad]

Moved me to the tears I have been needing to cry for a while. True art Utica!

[@razrv3lc]

This is easily one of the best things I’ve seen from a Drag Race queen. She’s got to be on All Stars eventually. I just hope she doesn’t get put on it with a huge fan favorite so she can actually have a chance at the crown based on performance rather than number of followers on social media.

[@diegodurangonzales2475]

[Verse 1] If I see my old friends, we'll go out dancing If we go out dancing, then we’ll go to the bar If we go to the bar, then there's gonna be drinking If I drink, I wanna see where you are So I don't see my old friends, I don’t go dancing I don't do most things I used to do Actually, now that I'm thinking about it I did most things to get to you [Chorus] No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away [Post-Chorus] Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away [Verse 2] If I go driving then I'll put on music If I put on music then I'll play your song If I play your song then I think I'll lose it End up balled up at the front of your lawn So I don't go driving, no, I just stay in I don’t do most things I used to do ’Cause every moment is a fork in the road And all my roads lead back to you (You, you) [Chorus] No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what's hard I gotta stay away [Post-Chorus] Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away [Bridge] If I turn off the light then I might start thinking If I start thinking, I’ll think of the time when You said that you loved me, you said I was perfect You said you were sorry, you said you were selfish If I don't stop it, before I know it All the bad things never happened You never lied or treated me bad and If you leave then you'll wish you hadn't Start believing you were right and I was being too dramatic So I gotta leave the light on For tonight Just so I can stay [Chorus] No one ever told me leaving was the easy part I gotta stay away Leaving you was easy, now I gotta do what’s hard I gotta stay away Any little misstep I'll be at your doorstep Talking 'bout forgiveness Giving you my heart back Just so you can break it One more time before I say I gotta stay away [Outro] Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away Stay away, stay stay away

[@aaronlockett9114]

5th time watching 🥶 Chills every time