Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl (UK Version) (Official Music Video)

Tori Amos - Cornflake Girl (UK Version) (Official Music Video) from the album 'Under the Pink' (1994)
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[@indiemixtape]

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[@maryadams3357]

Was the bmg cd that month. Changed my life.

[@justinsomething]

@@maryadams3357 me too! i forgot to opt out and they sent me under the pink... completely blew my mind and totally changed my concept of what music could be.

[@dusix66]

She was playing this song live on some tv show somewhere (in 1994).

[@turmalin327]

Tori Amos was one hit wonder with this song on MTV in the 90's

[@dusix66]

@@turmalin327 she had another hit but i think it was a dj remix of a track of another album

[@calebmalkavian]

I was moved to tears when I heard this song at the end of the episode of Yellowjackets. Not only because of the appropriateness of using it in a series that recreates the 90s, but also because of what Tori says in the song. In some African tribes, girls have their clitoris removed in an initiation ritual, and whoever assists and helps hold the girl in that ritual is always a childhood friend, who is called "cornflake girl." A kind of betrayal between girls, which I felt was in line with what we see in Yellowjackets, showing the complexity of friendships between women. Sometimes the worst enemy of a woman... is another woman.

[@deadinthewater218]

My favorite Tori Amos song and it reminds me of high school.

[@gray.strange]

I remember seeing this on tv when I was really young, and I never forgot the bird cage swinging in the beggining for some reason. Once in a while I remember it, I love this song ❤😊

[@freecycle53215]

You bet your life it is!

[@elijahholt7278]

The words, 'me' and 'you' covers every living creature

[@ValentinaCervera]

Why is every music video artistically done better in the UK versions than in the US ones? 😂 love this version way more.

[@jesseward568]

Valentina Cervera not Kate Bush Wuthering Hieghts! US version is more iconic! I think the US versions are usually more earthy and naturalist. British versions are more operatic and romantic!

[@michaelmumford8764]

More Class X

[@leocomerford]

Without getting into which is *better* , in the case of "Cornflake Girl" my guess is that the record company (and likely Amos herself) felt the song had the potential to be a breakthrough hit for her in the very big US market, so the decision was made to play it very safe and make a video that would appeal broadly to a big target demographic, young white US women. Hence the relatable girl gang and the contemporary-country theme. (Though they are both justified by the song itself, while the cute cowboy might be more of a stretch.) Compare it to the widely-mocked video for Nirvana's "Nevermind" kzbin.info/www/bejne/noW6fJWcpM6em8k from just a few years earlier. Another less-than-subtle demo ploy, basically pitching the band to a potential audience, as the video for a likely breakthrough single: it's just that the demographic happens to be a bit different in that case. Meanwhile the UK would have looked like a much safer place to release an 'arty' video: partly because Amos was already more successful out there and so already had an audience who would be willing to run with it, partly because the UK wasn't as big and crucial a market as the US.

[@ravanscar]

She's like some ancient Celtic forest spirit or something, I could listen to her all day.

[@kathykeeley352]

Why does this have so much fewer views than the US version? It's just as good.

[@Nevermore451]

I don't know, I like this version better because of all the artful symbolism.

[@tashkenty]

US is trash. UK is the shit

[@nunovski2002]

*better

[@carlinraton1]

The inspiration for "Cornflake Girl" (©1994) came from a conversation she was having with a long time friend about female genital mutilation on the African continent, specifically how a close female family member would betray the victim by performing the procedure. Tori (*1963 Newton, North Carolina, USA) has said that growing up, the name they gave to girls who would hurt you despite close friendship was "cornflake girls." [source - Wiki, Google, KZbin]

[@emmapark7002]

Carlin R Nicholson blimy,you would never thought that the will reason behind a song,wow x

[@TheLuminousOne]

Thanks Santa

[@seanmadigan6300]

That’s bollocks

[@TheMoonInBloom]

Complete horse shit and your 'sources' are not sources

[@necaacen]

@@TheMoonInBloom kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnqom3qCYt2Deqc

[@kaylamarnitz6192]

It's been three years since this video was uploaded and yet there is not a single piece of commentary on a bloody brilliant song? Bollocks.

[@volitionlocked]

WMG keep blocking this video , and its been removed and re- uploaded several times, love it btw :)

[@lolitalemons5457]

Kayla Marnitz

[@elijahholt7278]

This is how you know we always we're the same, we are the same, and we always will be the same; if you were transported to 2000 yrs ago, no one from then would say "He's from the future!". If you went 3000 yrs in the future, no one from then would say " She's from the 20th century!"

[@elijahholt7278]

Time is timeless

[@lilromance95]

love Tori Amos

[@michaelmumford8764]

Just enjoy it X

[@felicecontenta7781]

Good Song for having Breakfast😋😋😉😁🤣💜💜💜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Been to a great Concert at Vienna long Time ago 🤗😁💜🎵🎶🎹Great Artist and Woman💜💜💜💜💜🤗😁😁🤗👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@uncleroybd1]

Love some Tori

[@troubadouroutdoors2126]

OK wow, this one is much better and seems more relevant to the subject of the song than the American music video that was released for this song. Love that the full piano solo was included in this one as well!

[@cthulhup9534]

Is this wonderfully brilliant or what

[@carlosandrade1142]

eu amo essa

[@johnmavjus6454]

Awesome!!!

[@one_must_keep_a_pencil]

Yellow Jackets 🐝 not 1st listen but just heard in episode

[@Awfurfuksake]

Deadloch ❤

[@eclectica1]

Rumour has it that The Man With The Golden Gun still thinks he knows so much to this day.

[@yankernator]

Tremendous

[@MrRedstardude]

As a teenager, I thought this was the weirdest thing I had seen and heard. Twenty plus years later this song is Coles.

[@Layla.H.79]

"And the man with the golden gun thinks he knows so much, thinks he knows so much... yeah..."

[@tadlee4928]

You bet your life

[@maormal]

mega hit

[@playlistismo]

@ > *Tori Amos* 🎶> *Cornflake Girl* [UK vr.] 💿 > *Under The Pink* p > 1994 🎬︎ > *Big TV!*

[@Tony-xn7sd]

You bet your life it is

[@nurfarahin9243]

Never was a cornflake girl Thought it was a good solution Hanging with the raisin girls She's gone to the other side Giving us the ol' heave ho Things are getting kind of gross And I go at sleepy time You bet your life it is This is not really This, this, this is not really happening You bet your life it is You bet your life it is Honey, you bet your life It's a peel out the watchword Just peel out the watchword She knows what's going on Seems we got a cheaper feel now All the sweeteaze are gone Gone to the other side With my encyclopaedia They must have paid her a nice price She's putting on her string bean love This is not really This, this, this is not really happening You bet your life it is You bet your life it is Honey, you bet your life It's a peel out the watchword Just peel out the watchword Never was a cornflake girl Thought that was a good solution Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, oh yeah Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, where'd you put the keys, girl And the man with the golden gun Thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much, yeah And the man with the golden gun Thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much, yeah And the man with the golden gun Thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much, yeah And the man with the golden gun Thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much, yeah, yeah Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl, oh this time Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, oh yeah Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl

[@zkuytul]

At what age did she start playing the piano?

[@Duragizer8775]

_The Wizard of Oz_ meets _The Twilight Zone_ as interpreted by Guy Maddin?

[@andyking7621]

just listened to the 'US' version by mistake before coming back to this ... what were they thinking of?

[@mikelaver9158]

Woulda bet me wages k8 Bush sang this tune.. after years of searching and a bit of pub based juke box activities.. here I am..

[@PunkRockZombie205]

Who?

[@sharonsimons8144]

Rabbits your giving me the keys

[@fear0617]

Rabbit where'd you put thr keys girl?

[@EdEditz]

I love how she sticks out her tongue when she pronounces the letter L. ^____p 1:08

[@PunkRockZombie205]

Weirdo

[@rupiter2008]

Always wonder why they make different videos for UK and US... This time UK version happens to be more soulful.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

Yup, the director watched Eraserhead, indeed.

[@georgiatyszkiewicz2807]

Why am I only hearing this at 23???

[@francolevy7742]

She get fangs! Hehe

[@elijahholt7278]

Life is neither good, nor bad, life, is.

[@ImNotBeingFunny]

Anyone else here because of yellowjackets? Totaly forgot this song existed.

[@samanthafox2664]

Nope, here because "BEEF" reminded me of what a FANTASTIC track this is...

[@evanfinch4987]

Shame they still cut out the first solo.

[@nellies]

This version is just so much better. This fits the song much more. So surrealistic. They always have to make another version for the boring americans smh...

[@jenniferlombardi390]

FIRST EDITION. SOMEONE WANTS TO RUN AND MAKE LIKE THIS NEVER HAPPENED. WE CAN NOT ALLOW THIS. PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW. FIRST EDITION.

[@boofuls]

2.05 homage to adam ant 🤔😏

[@SexyAssDanny4]

this version of the music video out 90's the american version. weird

[@marcy4455]

My mum have a good style

[@spankymonkey178]

We just like things weirder in the uk😂

[@damnyourpasswords]

Difference from US version video: Americans have a guidebook: 'how to make a market video' and they just follow it, no risky experimentations.

[@kishan3075]

The UK version is just wow!

[@nunogouveia6458]

It's the one that was played in all other European countries too.

[@nunovski2002]

@@nunogouveia6458 Thankfully!

[@ShaniTrahan-p9b]

I love the UK version of the song it’s beautiful 😍💗💛🧡💜🤍❤🤎🖤💚💙💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@darko7216]

The piano. Her voice. Awesome.

[@antiquemacabre]

The entire album is beautiful. 🤍

[@Menace39]

she make a piano sound intense !! mixed with that powerful voice. great combo !!

[@electraheart7745]

Yes this is amazing and this video is more interesting the than the American version and I still love both but I think this is more surreal and fitting to the beat of the song.

[@electraheart7745]

Is*

[@Robert_Manners]

Mina Del Cali I can think of no alternative words for 'is' or 'might be'

[@warreng675]

Just one the, not two. than the American version

[@VolkColopatrion]

the uk woudl call it Islamophobic

[@chrisridyard4576]

@@VolkColopatrion how did you figure that?

[@strangegrrl]

I’ve been coming back to this song since I was 15. Almost 40 now and I finally get it. Mind blown 🤯

[@thorninyourside1425]

It's about female on female betrayal, it's about female genital mutilation which is often carried out by a female relative.

[@DJRoil]

Kate Bush ran, so that Tori Amos could fly.

[@joancampbell7995]

😂

[@daipearmain]

This original, now known as the UK version, of Cornflake Girl's official music video is better than the USA version, but I understand why she made a different one for them. This is very European. At least parts of it was used for Professional Widow, though it's a travesty she didn't record an original video for that, in a strange turn of prudishness during a time she was very forward thinking.

[@gordonirvine726]

One of the greatest pop songs ever 🙌

[@Libri_amore_e_fantasia]

Totally agree!! 👍👍

[@riverron99]

Yes. Beautiful song it is

[@karlihatton6550]

Wow. Was this classed as pop. Holy. I don't know how to class this song. It's not pop. It's something from another realm.

[@MarcusMaximillianAugustus]

5/5

[@gordonirvine726]

@@karlihatton6550 it was certainly popular in mainstream culture at that time

[@annemariehosper3826]

Just love this track........met too many cornflake girls (phoney fake friends) in my life

[@ryanpeeney8145]

Amazing poetry about such sad stories... Stunning voice and piece of music (the best)*

[@orchidenica763]

Transported here thanks to the book 1001 Songs To Hear Before You Die :)

[@basketballleaguephiladelph9387]

+Denica sounds like a cool book

[@themysticmuse1111]

Twice today I've seen this book mentioned! It's a sign!

[@ImInBetween]

Her first album Little Earthquakes is also in the book 1001 Albums to Hear Before You Die o/

[@soaribb32]

@@ImInBetween Boys For Pele are also in it

[@Menace39]

should have a 100 million views

[@Wally-pu2hh]

Half of those would be mine

[@racheltattersall337]

Should be on Tori Amo’s account so she gets paid for the views

[@Zinczion]

Not sure why they had to make a US version? This one is perfect

[@Alixdkari]

They needed to dumb the clip down to suit the audience

[@dbnd2240]

Kari exactly

[@sirbeatlesfan101]

@@dbnd2240 "There were two different videos for "Cornflake Girl". The UK version was directed by Big TV!, two directors from the UK. Tori said that is based on The Wizard of Oz, except that Dorothy goes to Hell instead. Tori stated that she wanted there to be "two different visual expressions" of the song."

[@dbnd2240]

Amar Kshetrapal I knew there are two different versions of the music video. Thanks for this extra info.

[@roy_for_real2674]

The Wizz reference?

[@henriqueramos3197]

"Cornflake Girl" Never was a cornflake girl Thought that was a good solution Hanging with the raisin girls She's gone to the other side Giving us a yo heave ho Things are getting kind of gross And I go at sleepy time This is not really happening You bet your life it is [3x] Peal out the watchword Just peal out the watchword She knows what's going on Seems we got a cheaper feel now All the sweeties are gone Gone to the other side With my encyclopedia They must've paid her a nice price She's putting on her string bean love This is not really happening You bet your life it is [3x] Peal our the watchword Just peal out the watchword Never was a cornflake girl Thought that was a good solution Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Rabbit, where'd you put the keys? Oh, yeah Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, where'd you put the keys, girl And the man with the golden gun thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much yeah (Don't close this door I know it's so easy) And the man with the golden gun thinks he knows so much Thinks he knows so much yeah (To close this door I know it's so easy) Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Oh yes, rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Rabbit, where'd you put the keys? Oh yeah Rabbit, where'd you put the keys, girl? Writer(s): Amos M Ellen album: "Under The Pink" (1994)

[@lakitah2015]

This is one of the songs that brought me through the emotional turmoils of my teenage years. I always thought is was so wonderfully surreal and the lyrics are so beautifully poetic. Plus, Toris vocal capacity is amazing!

[@antiquemacabre]

Oh man ... anything Tori Amos, Pearl Jam, and Mazzy Star did in the 90s was balm to my angsty soul back in the day. 🤍

[@andreapatane4204]

Good heavens, Tori Amos has really awesome energy for both a singer and a pianist.

[@nisharai8646]

Came to find this song after listening part of it in Beef, Netflix.. wow!!!!! Amazing! ❤

[@danielkrikorian8727]

Same

[@andreakelemen1886]

Same

[@joancampbell7995]

Same

[@Bernsteinnn]

Emas.

[@hud.mayatan]

several other songs from the series were on my playlist, so this one will be in too

[@painbow6528]

Takes me back. Glorious song.

[@laycebug3260]

i love tori amos, regina spektor, fiona apple, kate bush, and alanis morissette… just perfect

[@eclectica1]

No room for Joanna Newsome in there?

[@laycebug3260]

@@eclectica1 how could i forget her? sprout and the bean is one of my favorites… it’s a shame her music isn’t on spotify

[@realmessybitchhh]

what about pj harvey?

[@DawnDuchez]

I just found Cornflake Girl love this. Tori was a huge part of my life and blasting out influenced my daughter too ! Awesome tune ♡

[@lauramorfin2869]

I like this version better! :)

[@papaaggi]

yes..in 90's , even mainstream music...was pure Art!

[@VICKY08TZ]

Tori Amos was never mainstream. She was always pure Art. 💕🍇

[@lukess.s]

@@VICKY08TZ except she was objectively mainstream too

[@robertmuller1523]

Depends on how you define mainstream. Outside of the UK she has never had a single in the top ten and at least in Germany her music doesn't get played on the radio too often either.

[@seansmith445]

It was a rare time an arty song crossed over into the mainstream.

[@phishn1126]

UK version>US version. #fcksensorship

[@user-uv6rj6pq5d]

did you spell censorship wrong on purpose?

[@chercarter5077]

This is my favorite song in the whole world and I love Tori Amos and I love this video!! Thank you Tori for creating something that brings out the creativity in me. I write stories to your music and while watching your videos. I Love You!

[@johnm.castillo3163]

I've had it on a loop for pretty much this entire year so far. Love it!

[@curiousgemini]

Back in 95, I was stunned to hear this on my local mainstream radio station. I thought Tori was too edgy for a mainstream audience.

[@mcmaximon1]

Is this good? YOU BET YOUR LIFE IT IS!

[@abegosum]

I don't think there's a medium nowadays that replicates the crazy fever dream feeling of an 80's or 90's music video.

[@ElaAusDemTal]

Nowadays music isn't worth listening to... I never would have thought that I could be one of those old people (53) who say this, so stereotypical, but it's true.

[@dv6509]

Her music is so brilliant and powerful, and helped me through some dark times in my life

[@amb1t3r]

I remember seeing this on mtv when I was about 10 years old (circa 2000). This song have turned upside down my idea of music as such.

[@ginaberry6218]

I've always loved this song, and I honestly don't care which version of the video as long as I get to hear it.

[@reverendjimspanner]

I remember listening to this on radio 1 when it came out and my friend and I were talking about what a fantastic song it was but couldn't remember who it was who sang it. Almost 30 years on and here I am listening to this song and still loving it as I did back then. It was a great time for music of all description.

[@franciscoamaral4383]

90’s music is my shelter from today’s mainstream toxic waste…this song is just another masterpiece from those times.

[@mamajane85]

Do you listen to Florence and the machine?

[@goosefarm3602]

lol so true

[@ZopZap-l7c]

You re damn right sir

[@AnxietyFreak]

You bet your life it is

[@FractalKrystian]

Emmi Green Up and Away

[@Jay-vb9uq]

came here from everything sucks......she's like super super awesome!! I don't know how never ha any of hers in of my playlists!!

[@onenotused9327]

Better than drugs she is!!!

[@RW-nr6bh]

As a kid in the 1990s I couldn't stand this song, but I happened to hear it many years later and it was like I was a different person listening to it. I could suddenly appreciate just how good it is musically, something that sailed over my head when I was a child.

[@eily_b]

First heard? Probably MTV...

[@SyonNathanAaronAstinHewson]

Don’t know why but this song reminds me of my sister Maureen we had a lot in common also Tori’s fabulous piano 🎹 music and her great talent for improvisation make this one ☝️ of my favourite songs I play piano but nothing like this level she is I believe classically trained

[@brandonmoore7497]

Tori Amos Cornflake Girl is one of my personal favorite song

[@Bev-yf5jm]

Yep one of my all time favourites

[@SyonNathanAaronAstinHewson]

Love her piano 🎹 playing with her huge talent for inspiration I believe she is classically trained and it is obvious love to play piano myself but nothing like this it’s fantastic

[@brandonmoore7497]

Happy 61st Birthday 🎂 Today to Tori Amos!!!! 0:29

[@martinarunning8808]

oops I mean I like this version better than the US version!

[@MrMilo2000]

Profound and powerful. I just heard Kate Bush’s influence after all these years.

[@kenpudsey6435]

Superb track from start to finish..amazing piano.

[@lukewiltshire756]

I think tori Amos and Ben fold five would of been an amazing collaboration back in the 90's. remember seeing this song live at Glastonbury 98.

[@extremeconcepts1]

Listening to this in 2022

[@brandonmoore7497]

I’m listening to Tori Amos Cornflake Girl late July 2024 1:31

[@mcdeadcat]

Still as fresh as a new box. Interesting how differently the UK and US official videos 'interpret' this song!

[@isaiahd781]

Tori is a talented goddess bringing joy to the world

[@Nuclearsenal]

Isaiah Draeger douche bag

[@isaiahd781]

Nuclearsenal I love Tori 😊

[@Hellwyck]

@@Nuclearsenal Ahh, the angry child who has to insult people to make themselves feel big.

[@franciscolopez-andradejura699]

no me canso de oirlo, una y otra y otra vez, el piano destaca tanto que esta chica es tan buena voz como instrumentista a los teclados.

[@Helicopter109]

1:09 the tongue on the word peel :P

[@michellemclane9156]

0 tongue 2 ate

[@gioacchinoleone6248]

August 2021...and still can't get enough after almost 30 years.