The One Song Weyes Blood Wishes She Wrote

Natalie Mering aka Weyes Blood talks about the one song she wishes she wrote, Hoagy Carmichael’s “Stardust” covered by Nat King Cole.

[@tmg0101]

You wrote "Andromeda"... so really, your work is done. But I know you're far from finished and that's a beautiful thing

[@TheRealXLegend]

best song I've heard in a long time

[@xdoctorblindx]

Best Father John Misty impression in a long time...

[@Kafooniac]

@@xdoctorblindx yeah... not at all

[@AdamMurrdock]

​@@xdoctorblindx Father John Misty is the worst Richard Dawkins impression in a long time

[@uwu-fm2kj]

That song is so good God

[@santiagoprietov.4493]

She wrote Movies so she has to be very proud

[@jumpingspider7105]

Truly her masterpiece. I don't think a lot of people really see how much effort is in that one.

[@shneckelheimer]

Movies is timeless. It'll always be somewhere in my rotation for the rest of my life

[@iamjoaovicente]

A lot's gonna change >>>>

[@mercyholding379]

"you complete a mission as a musician when you can finally distill the essence of suffering into something gorgeous" beautifully put!

[@dennisgandhi]

she talk good

[@MrPanacea999]

She sing even better

[@m3lisha]

She read card good

[@yseson_]

She sing good and make word good, equal good, both.

[@viddotcoach]

Ya, yeah?

[@hollydaugherty2620]

@@AgeTheConfusion Or, you know, it's not related to metaphysical concepts and she's just a great speaker, as many are?

[@MrPanacea999]

She's one of the best songwriters (and singers) around. Note how the hooks in Everyday multiply until they overwhelm the listener - just like the song's protagonist is overwhelmed by the multiplicity of online dating. Also the rising and falling melody at the end of Something To Believe mirrors the constant reaching up (and disappointed falling back) of the quest for for spiritual fulfilment.

[@isaacschmitt4974]

Yeah absolutley

[@pdxfox2604]

“We are a song, as humans, about a song-which is the universe.” She is truly divine stardust. Such a poet.

[@majesticcasual]

distill the essence of suffering into something gorgeous ... love that ❤️

[@Nico-pl6sf]

I cried a little

[@ImARocker75]

Yeah but thank you for writing a lot's gonna change

[@chrislopez1054]

titanic rising is the album of my life...I’ve never related to an album so much. I find myself listening to it everyday, I never tire of it, and I find something new in it each time. genius songwriting, composition, melodies - all tie together so beautifully and eloquently! thank you Natalie for such a timely yet timeless album!

[@talkdemonic]

So articulate and beautiful

[@unimpressedalchemist]

One of the best songwriters out there right now. I will forever dream of a Julia Holter and Weyes Blood collaboration album.

[@babybop9817]

Add jenny hval to the mix, the harmonies would be a dream

[@ggthewhale]

Titanic rising > aviary

[@christophernobody7471]

love both of them endlessly. if it does ever happen i will remember u

[@thecinematicmind]

Unimpressed Alchemist and Joanna Newsom

[@gimhanpatabandige8771]

Chuck angel Olsen in there

[@OMGIGILY]

Her BEAUTY and choice of style resonates with me so hard, i love every aspect of her. That dress and her hair and simple makeup is beautiful, not to mention the way she holds herself. She is very special.

[@krystals7451]

natalie please you have completed your mission as a musician. you’re simply one of the best songwriters working today

[@cybervision_1]

Natalie, "Andromeda" is your “Stardust”. I know 100 people on here have just said the same thing but I hope you read this, I feel compelled to tell you again, love you. This may sound wimpy but I'm teary eyed typing this right now.

[@rodrigo33370]

Titanic Rising is the album of the year so far

[@DefenestrateYourself]

I prefer Front Row Seat to Earth. But Titanic is an excellent album.

[@andyevans3115]

Yep

[@rodrigo33370]

I prefer Titanic Rising but Front Row Seat to Earth has some great songs for example Do you need my love

[@TDScriggumz]

I honestly haven't heard an album so perfectly written and executed as TR in quite some years. I don't think anyone will top it for me this year (but I hope I'm lucky enough to be wrong!)

[@flyingbrians9510]

I've probably listened to Titanic Rising around 40 times now and I still find myself wanting to come back to it, which is very rare for an album. Imo it's a vast improvement over Front row Seat to Earth in practically every aspect and is easily my aoty so far...

[@dougthomson5544]

What an absolutely beautiful tribute to both Nat King Cole and Hoagy Carmichael.😊

[@andrewking9596]

Beautiful choice. Thanks Natalie for putting on such a great show this past Saturday in Philly!

[@sanzaiyeung6335]

Fall in love with this album after I heard "Movies"

[@hetmanjz]

"Back into the cosmic fold." A beautiful sentiment. Much admiration for Ms. Mering and her work.

[@connorlong2473]

Titanic Rises carries in so many way, I get chills Everytime I listen to it. Such a beautiful album.

[@mona720]

she’s so eloquent and cute

[@aldiooktapradana9939]

She looks like an elf from lord of the rings. Gorgeous.

[@cooldaysaswewishthemtobeno9365]

Either you are bllind or you have been in jail for the past 20 years but this girl is just plain f*****g ugly 👻 boo 🚮in the bin

[@hylify]

@@cooldaysaswewishthemtobeno9365 you ok?

[@cl8804]

Disfigurement is gorgeous these days?

[@lilvrezzb]

I don't what's more fucked up, that you think she looks like a fucking elf or that you find that gorgeous. What the fuck

[@elrabeechum5180]

Divine Kebab You're absolutely right, so elegant....had a crush on her for a long time, now I know why.

[@Retr0ver4]

She is my favourite artist of all time now. I found "men I trust" at a time when I was hurting and now I've found weyes blood at a time when I'm at peace.

[@fionnacarls6468]

love men i trust

[@thebrowniesaur22]

Check out Julia Jacklin as well. Maybe her song "Body"

[@Retr0ver4]

@@thebrowniesaur22 i have this song in my playlist :)

[@OMGIGILY]

I'm sure every artist past and present wishes they wrote any one of her songs, she writes and sings the most beautiful songs. Shes so talented. She deserves more recognition and all of the success. :-)

[@jameshobbs]

Her tracks with Drugdealer are stellar

[@rdandelionart]

Yessss I love 'Honey' is a fucking ~TUNE~

[@poonakanwanaeloh7858]

I really loves 'suddenly'

[@mmmallory33]

She’s a doll. Really loved her in concert and I’m considering seeing her open for Kacey Musgraves.

[@willowufgood261]

What a captivating and intelligent artist

[@derekandres5940]

She wrote Movies wich is one of the most beautiful songs ever writen.

[@natestrasburg]

God turn me into a flower is a masterpiece

[@michaelmarino3013]

NATALIE if you have more songs for us we'll thsts a gift and magic.

[@thomasrainbow]

Wow that was fantastic. I could listen to her speak all day

[@bagasasfriansyahpratama5015]

My god this is without doubt *the real* definition of gorgeous

[@dafyddil]

Love her so much, was great to meet her in Madrid 🥰

[@carpemkarzi]

Something to believe is a song (along with the whole album) is also on heavy rotation in our house. Thank you for your music.

[@FioreDeste]

she's so articulate and charming I love her

[@2001mimil]

i can see you with this kind of person.. creative.. unique.. soulful.. she seems to be able to be any color she wants.. intelligent..

[@gregbutcher_musicplacecheck12]

She is amazing, so different and the music is so breathe taking.

[@CHarr1991]

album of the year so far!!! falling in love with this woman through her music...Wild Time is my jam. Can't wait to see her in NYC

[@jimmybob5541]

Amazing songwriter and instrumentalist. Man, she's so elegant. Will follow her music career for the rest of my life.

[@clarencegibbonz4770]

I love this woman. Her song speaks deeply to me and caresses my soul. I love this woman...x

[@lilianacochiaro2940]

i love her so much ugh

[@lejoe48]

She's too much, I love her

[@enigmangie958]

Her explanation is bringing me to tears. I love you Natalie!

[@catarinacardoso1]

Huge admiration for u, Natalie ❤️

[@thenewnarrativeproject7725]

A beautiful thoughtful person

[@welcometocircuscamp6540]

A genius!

[@stemikger]

Just discovered her. Man, that song Andromeda is mind blowing and I can't get it out of my head

[@vibinwpsilocybin1424]

She can break my heart anytime 😢😢😢😢

[@lucidwitchery5046]

"We are a song, as humans, about a song which is the universe." ... Deeep & I fucking love it. ♡

[@AJ-wg1ru]

Such beautiful words. What an amazing artist.

[@AccessGranted1011]

One of the many reasons to LOVE Natalie♥️♥️♥️

[@mdrivera8481]

I can't get over A Lot's Gonna Change and Movies yet. They're sooo gooood ughgh

[@MrSaxbb]

She’s an impeccable person

[@Evadooker]

i love her so much

[@shadygroves8252]

so intelligent & articulate, really appreciate what she is saying here

[@kimmouse2719]

God damn this woman is amazing.

[@glennmartin9043]

The more I hear Natalie Mering, the more I like her. A wise old soul even though she's not that old.

[@victorvalente4364]

This is a great segment, please keep doing it.

[@FloStiwoVEVO]

When i just tought i couldnt love this girl more, this interview popped up. Thanks YT

[@firebrnd13]

Thank you for your musical and poetic interpretation. What moving concepts you describe at the end! I hope you will write that fullest song one day; for me "Can't Go Home" comes pretty close!

[@oozePOP]

what a beautiful soul

[@IAmisMaster]

I love her taste for old-school melodies and harmonies. You can definitely hear it in Titanic Rising!

[@magnumdongman446]

covered by so many people. beautiful song

[@D0ST03VSKY]

I agree with the comments, she's eloquent but also really warm, like there is zero pretense to the way she expresses herself. Also, great choice with "Stardust", it's very easy to see how this lush and emotive standard would be symbiotic to her own brand of song-writing.

[@baileybayer9462]

I think it's safe to assume that Natalie is sitting on the throne of contemporary music royalty. She embodies it, and she projects it through her music. Every time she speaks I feel like we don't deserve her perspective

[@geobertygomezramos3831]

OMG she looks so cute and smart

[@gretalatham-demant5132]

she's just the best

[@levigoth2550]

I❤️You Natalie Mering I❤️Your Songs Ur Wonderful

[@hardfolk]

I love her!!! 🤩

[@joeagger]

well the song _I_ wish I wrote is God Turn Me into a Flower by Weyes Blood

[@nickfromCO]

what a doll...great artist.

[@gab4304]

Oh wow so I really have been pronouncing Weyes blood as “ways blood”..... OooooH oops

[@StellaRoweCooper]

Yeah her name’s inspired by the book ‘Wise Blood’ by Flannery O’Connor

[@salonrasteniy]

she's soooo sweeet 😍

[@NagoyaHouseHead]

Well, that was more intelligent than the average music interview answer. Now Im off to check out her music.

[@lawd-p9b]

maybe im just in love with her whole persona ｡◕‿◕｡

[@ElimRem]

Saw her live in Amsterdam. Amazing!

[@gardenboydon]

Natalie is a gem

[@peace5576]

I love her 💖

[@HombreVicioso2]

I love you Natalie 🥺😭😭😭

[@alecsims6401]

heartbroken by not being able to see her in concert this fall :(

[@renatodiaz6512]

Seeing her on Monday and I’m ready to transcend galaxies

[@raikoshumi]

Let me tell you, it's an experience. It's been a month since I saw her and I'm still not over it.

[@iz4291]

beautiful.

[@DentyOne]

The song is so beautiful that even Willie Nelson's version gives me proper chills.

[@richies6420]

I want to hear Natalie sing “Stardust” now...

[@michaelfrew1824]

She's so freaking cool.

[@jalubastyadi7203]

yeah im in love

[@joejellyfish]

She reminds me a lot to Rosamund Pike. Her voice, even the way she talks...

[@cokacoolers]

I was amazed of how beautiful she and her music is, but then i heard her speak and was another thing

[@isaacschmitt4974]

Writes "A Lots Gonna Change"

[@mark_handle]

Natalie, I'm sure Hoagy wishes he had written Picture Me Better. But you did. Thank you.

[@rosamystica5094]

Girl !!!! I love you so much

[@michaelblack3379]

Not only do I also wish I wrote Stardust, I often wish I could inhabit the imagined space of it. I can picture every frame. And the Nat King Cole version is perfectly arranged and recorded.

[@samgerry7342]

I wish she sang this interview

[@georgerafael]

excellent choice.

[@erikizik5837]

Such an alluring face ... Wish i could talk w her for a few hours by the ocean

[@hardfolk]

I love her ears

[@musicandlove516]

My queen

[@joeagger]

Titanic Rising is exquisite. Andromeda and Movies are just so beautiful... probably AOTY so far

[@johnhouseman3546]

Getting a real Tim and Eric the Universe vibe from this

[@johnhouseman3546]

@Ryan Smith looking forward to the Rado album they've recorded

[@rizalkurniahuda2645]

I, whose first language is not English, have to look upon a lot of difficult words here. Her vocabulary use is outstanding.