LABOUR by Paris Paloma | Cover by Justine M.

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(cw: mentions of sexual trauma)
more judith lore! as a reminder of lore i've written before: "now in hell, judith supposed she would find better company amongst the rebels and traitors. but where she hoped to find like minded kin, instead she found the same problems and broken systems she faced in heaven. in a place where she thought she would finally have freedom, she is merely shackled down again, forced to serve as a succubus and use her body to secure souls for her unholy master. it becomes very clear to judith that neither heaven nor hell will be able to help her. she accepts that if there's something she wants, she's the only one who'd be able to get it."
i chose this song to represent judith's experiences in hell due to the sheer anger, frustration and exhaustion you can feel in both its lyrics and music. judith has a lot of trauma from her experiences with hell and the devil. it ranges from the abuse and manipulation she experiences at the hands of the devil, to the sexual trauma she gains from being forced to work as a succubus, to being made to feel like her worth lies solely in her body/sexuality. there's a lot she has to unlearn over the course of her story in order to feel like she has complete ownership of her skin again.
and the first choice she makes to regain power over herself...is to pursue magdalena. someone whom she is not tasked to "hunt." someone who cannot help her fulfill her duties as a succubus, and is virtually useless to her in that context. someone whom judith knows she can pursue all because of magdalena's one weakness...a weakness she intends to bring to the surface so magdalena can hide from it no longer.
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- Original song by ‪@parispaloma‬
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- Mix/Master by ryuuki
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- Backing Vocals by ‪@Somniatica‬ & ‪@MalinaRose‬
- Lead Vocals by Justine M.
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- The art used in the video was made by Laura Sakuraki.
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[@JustinesMic]

send me questions about my ocs and i’ll answer them over on their tumblr! justinesmuse.tumblr.com/ask

[@bloodhound4741]

“It’s not an act of love if you make her” Those words cut deep.

[@Nachtelfin0des0Todes]

Hey! English is not my first language, what does "making her" mean in this context? I always wondered but research never concluded anything

[@bloodhound4741]

@@Nachtelfin0des0Todes making her means forcing her to do it

[@demonextdoor]

@@Nachtelfin0des0Todes "making her" in the context of the lyric "it's not an act of love if you make her" indicates sexual assault against "her" (who is, in the case of this video, judith.).

[@addisongoostree9419]

@@demonextdoor that or doing like all the house hold work while he slacks off or really anything she doesn’t want to do and he forces her to

[@raccoon_iris]

​​​@@Nachtelfin0des0Todes Hello) I understand it this way in this context: "the act of love" is sex, and "make her" means to force somebody to do something. So it's not making love if you forced her to do it. It can also probably be read as: you don't love her if you force her to do something

[@artemisiatheta7549]

You made me cry. This cut too close to the bone in so many ways and your voice is so excellently suited for this. I'm not complaining. Even though this hurt, I loved it.

[@addisongoostree9419]

You get hugs 🫂

[@artemisiatheta7549]

@@addisongoostree9419thank you

[@CutzeSapphic]

ITS LIKE SHES STALKING MY PLAYLIST

[@Wren_isgone]

You know what… This is making a lot more sense. Judith would rather rebel and break the chains that bind her to be with Magdalena than bow her head. I always thought she was prideful and arrogant, but now after listening to the song and reading the lore, it seems as if Judith’s prideful nature is a mask, a mask that could crack at any second. The only person who Judith would even allow to take off that mask would be Magdalena. Well played, JustinesMic. Well played.

[@arkusworldwalker9818]

Yeah I feel like Judith is the type of character that can only interact with the world through her mask of pride. The demon we see in the image is someone who manipulates her vulnerability. Magdalena being someone who actually applies justice and charity, she's a safe person to be around for Judith.

[@ZainabMunawar-ql2fk]

Well... Since I don't know about this lore.... Could someone tell me who Judith and Magdalena are? Because of other comments... Were they friends once? I don't know anything about them...

[@TJtheBee]

@@ZainabMunawar-ql2fk Judith and Magdalena are lesbian OCs for Justine. Judith is an angel-turned-demon, and Magdalena is a nun. I highly recommend going back through some of Justine's covers, because these two are featured a lot, and their story is told through the music. :D

[@ZainabMunawar-ql2fk]

@@TJtheBee ohhh interesting. :) I think I should listen to some other covers since they both look like interesting OC's and I do like Justine's cover here so... Thanks for telling me btw 😊 :D

[@TheDenofBadgers]

Okay so the original is kind of an epic anthem, more uplifting in the fuck the system lets rise up way, this cover? it kind of feels like a soulful and deep ballad with an unfathomable heart break,

[@Riverr5]

I read through the description as I was listening and find it so interesting how Judith can’t find true refuge in heaven or hell. She thought that she would be safer with the outcasts and the “wretched” but all she found was manipulation and a loss of control. The only place she can find solace is on earth. With a woman who was supposedly useless but ended up being her greatest treasure. If she wants something she has to take it but did she take Magdalena? Or did she establish a genuine connection with someone a bit like her? Or at least that’s my interpretation. I could be extremely wrong. I honestly don’t know too much. Absolutely stunning vocals nonetheless!

[@meretmanonjennifer]

I get the feeling that eventually (emphasis on eventually) Magdalena actually begins to love Judith back, and form a connection. It seems like at first, Judith just wants a distraction and uses Magdalena as one and ends up catching feelings. We gotta remember this is earlier in the story, right after Judith comes to Earth. We're currently at the point in the story where Magdalena has given into being with Judith, since in the Judas cover, Justine says this is when Magdalena accepts Judith.

[@erin6784]

I didn't expect this hit to my religious trauma. I needed words for this. Thank you for doing this cover.

[@MikaelaTufts]

Anyone else notice the change from “if we had a daughter” to “if *I* had a daughter”? Small, but powerful detail, in my opinion.❤️‍🩹

[@meretmanonjennifer]

Poor Judith 😭 I literally wanna cry for her! I kinda imagined her to be a manipulative angel-demon who's just using Magdalena but no! She's a soft baby and she needs Magdalena as much as Magdalena needs her! They. Are. So. In. LOVE ❤ I just went and read the carrd website thing, and Magdalena is WAY different than I thought she'd be. I imagined her to be determined and headstrong, but ultimately soft. Kinda happy to be wrong, since her being cold and more masculine like makes more sense. Also, I'm living for Judith having a God complex 😂 it's hilarious to think of the two arguing because Judith can't stop trying to help Magdalena with something she's perfectly capable of doing herself

[@JustinesMic]

oh judith is not a soft baby in the SLIGHTEST lol

[@meretmanonjennifer]

@@JustinesMic oh my god I cackled at this 🤣 she is baby she needs love ❤

[@user-nl2xy2xe6v]

@@meretmanonjenniferI’d think the creator of her own ocs would know what they’re like.

[@meretmanonjennifer]

@@user-nl2xy2xe6v it's so obviously a joke 💀like are you slow???? I'm just saying now I feel bad for everything she went through since we arenow aware of her trauma. It's just something people say when they adore a character

[@user-nl2xy2xe6v]

@@meretmanonjennifer it’s not that obvious, and you’re being rude in saying that I’m slow. Not everyone reads tone and text the same way.

[@SimilarSound]

This is gorgeous from the harmonies, chorus and the instrumental plus your incredibly rich voice just makes this incredible to listen to

[@ravendelacour1917]

Sounds like a certain infernal lord needs overthrowing.

[@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241]

DEFINITELY!!!!

[@addisongoostree9419]

Yes

[@akshi_1902]

I'll steal my roomie's car, let's go ladies

[@Butterfly_Princess264]

You'd think I was living in the Arctic with how many goose bumps your singing gave me! Especially at the chorus!❤❤

[@stormveils]

Yet another excellent cover! I actually found you not long ago, through your cover of another Paloma song, "The Fruits" and I think I listened to it on a loop for two days straight before diving into your other videos. Your voice is absolutely beautiful, and I adore the lore you've woven into a lot of your covers regarding your ocs. Thank you for all that you do, you've got amazing talent and I can't wait to see how you continue to excel. 💚

[@UserMcUsyface]

Im so excited!! I love Paris Paloma and I love all of your covers so I can’t wait to hear it!!

[@meretmanonjennifer]

I hc that Judith's favorite artist is Paris Paloma since this the 3rd or 4th cover she's sang

[@sophiadarmante1007]

I love learning new lore about the covers but also this cover is absolutely out of this world 😍😍

[@hawktalon7890]

I know nothing about these characters but I am a fan of this song and have been seeing it around KZbin a lot lately. Also the art is nice.

[@rintella9169]

I love Paris Paloma. Shes one of my favourite artists and I've been lucky enough to see her live once. I remember when you've uploaded a cover of the fruits and i was sooo thrilled because youre one of ky other favourite artists 🤭 this is such a treat, i adore this song and youve done an incredible job covering it!! You have such an amazing voice and we're all so lucky to be able to listen to your covers 🥰 Also yay to more oc lore!

[@antman2443]

This song is too catchy despite talking on a harsh topic... I love it.

[@kiram.3619]

I love the layered vocals!

[@JustinesMic]

i loved recording them!!! so fun

[@marshalhammel5065]

She really does have some power in her voice

[@TheArtsy_]

Your voice is so powerful for this! Your voice, the harmony choices, the art and the lore aaaaaaaa ;-;

[@DragonMoonFNAF]

Ooh, I know nothing of your characters, but the description was very interesting to read, and the cover is amazing

[@sophodava1993]

It is interesting learning more about Judith, your cover is of course amazing! ❤

[@Otianul]

Judith was an angel once? I wonder if Magdalena traces along her wing scars. I wonder if Judith was ever human, once.

[@phantomeclipse587]

@@Otianul that’s honestly a really cool theory hope we get to learn more about them

[@Qxakwaysandforeverx]

24/7 baby machine hurts horribly. Many women didn't want kids but were forced to have them. 😢

[@CapucineLucchese]

I absolutly love what I hear

[@Froggy_funhouse]

Plz release this on spotify this is soooo good I wanna listen to It without ads so plz add it to spotify. Thank you

[@Ayano_afton]

Amazing as always and I’m going to cry right now 😭 happy tears 🥹 but sad tears for Judith

[@helenalena6193]

Another hit. Justine's Mic's fans are always well fed.

[@grungekitty77]

It's kind of messed up, but almost universally every man that listens to this song walks away with the interpretation that it's about *A* relationship. It's about all the relationships. How this has been happening since the time of gables and fetching water, and will keep happening in different ways until we acknowledge how much labor we expect women to preform silently. Why is she expected to be your therapist, mother, maid, nymph, virgin, nurse, and servant? Why aren't you hers in return?

[@user-pe6te2et3n]

That sword cuts both ways. If you care for what you can get out of someone rather than caring about that someone, the gender is relevant only in how that manifests. Evil is evil. The moment acknowledging peoples hurts is turned into a f*cked up competition, it ceases to be about healing or justice. It becomes a matter of settling scores.

[@troikas3353]

I love Paris music, this was a great cover.

[@ladydeath60]

DROP THIS ON SPOTIFY AND MY LIFE IS YOURS

[@sinimeg]

I love this song!!! And your cover is amazing, you nailed this 👌❤️❤️❤️

[@TooManyHyperfixations]

all of your songs that are for your ocs Judith and Magdalena have inspired me to create my own ocs/story with Lilith and Eve (rather than Adam and Eve)

[@widdershins5383]

Gawddamn I love the original and this cover. Outstanding.

[@Елена-ы3г9н]

omg the lore is beautiful

[@charlottesanatomy]

Judith my beloved 🥺🥺 she deserves better

[@vinnienovoice]

This song hit a very emotional spot for me, thank you

[@Unknown_of_Nyx]

I am sooo EXCITED ❤

[@arkusworldwalker9818]

Judith... can feel pain? Damn seeing a crying demon is always the kind of artwork that hits me. Also I don't know if it's a comparaison that will be weel received or not, but: Judith gives me a bit of an angel dust vibe: the sexiness and transgression, playing with Maggie's boundaries, feels more like an act of someone who trap themselves into the role they perceived themselves to have to play. I'm starting to think that Judith is, in fact, a big softie who needs a hug but is too deep in her "I'm a teaser and a wretched demon" to be, at least for now, truly vulnerable. (Also maybe I am projecting a bit of my ND and unprocessed grief and sadness onto that OC... but you know... the song, the art and the context of the character really elicits that interpretation for me).

[@Dazai_OsamuIrl]

THIS COVER ART IS FUCKING BEAUTIFUL

[@bearlyastar]

OMGG 💞💞

[@destiny8794]

Your voice with that picture is awesome

[@dawnrobbins7066]

Your voice is perfect for this song, I love it :D And the art is pretty cool too.

[@NefarAphrodite]

This is so much better, I felt like the original didnt have enough emotion in her voice but this is perfect

[@justaplant6456]

I LOVE it soo muchhh😍😍

[@Nier_altruist]

This is beautiful

[@MandysMelody]

Uuuuuuughh this is absolute perfection 😭🩷🩷🩷

[@Obsessed_with_bookz]

The daughter hit me way too hard....its the reality 💔

[@chiu6069]

So sad yet so beautiful 😢❤❤

[@jasonvoorheescookingchanne2869]

Holy crap this is beautiful

[@amy_pieterse]

Yip. Lived up to all expectations.

[@anna8328]

Well sung.

[@bloodearMoonlight]

I love this

[@addymant]

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa it's so good

[@Otianul]

Commenting again to say, great demon design

[@Djoann579]

Amazing ❤

[@PrincessInDTower]

you know how in disney musical movies they play a couple pop versions of their songs in the end credits with slightly changed lyrics? this sounds like the pop version of a broadway song

[@TheHellhound01]

i wish Judith well on her quest henceforth

[@addisongoostree9419]

Beautiful voice and art work also just yes ❤😁

[@meioseiro]

AMAZING

[@EloiseMartin-g7j]

This cover sounds beautiful and everything, you did an amazing job, but tell me why the cover art reminds me of that one Wakfu character. (That's not a bad thing I promise🙏🙏)

[@tucan6376]

niiiice

[@gustel48]

'tis good tunes, have some algorithm tasties.

[@randomgu64101]

A weird question but was Judith a human who was forced to pay for her sins or was she a fallen angel since the beginning of time or ancient times (book of Enoch) and was cast out because she rebelled against heaven or was she sacrificed by humans, or was she a former witch?

[@randomgu64101]

By ancient times, the Old Testament I mean

[@randomgu64101]

Also, I will write a fanfic story based on your videos about Magdalena and Judith but also add a few characters of mine and I'll make sure to review your videos, tumblr posts etc. I was thinking a hunter of succubi, a fallen fragmented priest whose methods are stained with violence, formlessness and fragmentation, and a type of nun, or a really false angel who is disfigured and if you saw my Book of Enoch idea, yeah, I'm gonna include that. I can post the chapters in Wattpad, Tumblr and probably it'll emerge next year. The title is the High Table since the narrator is like Judith's master in this video and the perspective is shown extremely cold, ruthless, sadistic, without remorse or care and one who seems to be at the high tables while the others suffer. I've always liked it when the narrators have personality

[@randomgu64101]

In short, the narrator doesn't care at all since hes the master who uses the souls and I also want to explore the soul factions (soul factions in the Handles is different from my story since the soul factions are formless forest spirits separated through spirit and dimensional forests, soul gardens, forest divisions, elemental sculpting in my story while the soul factions are the different souls Judith secured and they all serve the narrator). Again, the narrator will not care and you'll see a cold perspective on the story and he fractures the souls while violently enforcing duty and torturous labor.

[@JustinesMic]

fallen angel! please read their lore carrd for more info justinesmicocs.carrd.co

[@randomgu64101]

Btw, be honest, what do you think of High Tables and its concept

[@LittleFoxBooks]

I would listen to her read a grocery list

[@AirQuotes2962]

Okay, I know this is a niche reference, but does this song make anyone else think of An Inspector Calls? Like, the first verse is Eva, the second is Sheila, and then they come together in the end.

[@vields2352]

You have a beautiful powerful voice, my only suggestion would be to start out a bit softer. Hold back on that power at the beginning of the song & let it build as the song does.

[@connannbarbarin3033]

No free lunch

[@jamaelwilliams8677]

🤗💗🤗💗🤗💗🤗💗✌🏿💗

[@AsterSkotos]

Oooooo

[@Echobabe_]

Rae horns /ref

[@aries13music]

You sing sooooo weelllll

[@kalinaribic6383]

Why is there a demoness kneeling in front of the throne?

[@gurun8071]

Finally a song about the plight of men

[@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241]

This song is about women though???

[@gurun8071]

@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 every line sounds like otherwise. Its usually men who are treated like immortal robots who can do endless amounts of labor, balance their personal and work life, and have no emotions or thoughts otherwise

[@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241]

@gurun8071 Women are treated like babymakers and therapists, though???? "Nurse then a virgin, nymph then a servant?" Double standards about sexuality and being forced to have children? It's about all the roles women are expected to play. If you go to the original song by Paris Paloma. It is literally written about her experience and women in her family/culture?????? Women are also expected to balance work and personal life as well. The song also literally talks about objectification and sexual abuse/violence and being forced to be a perfect woman who never complains. "Just an appendage live to attend him, all so he never lifts a finger" it speaks to the experiences of women who grow up in patriarchal culture's.

[@gurun8071]

@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 and yet many of the lines fit perfectly with men specifically, because historically, many of the ones in the lyrics simply wernt things they did

[@gurun8071]

@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 and just an appendage to attend him, sounds a lot like men being the default disposable workhorses for everyone