Trixie Mattel - This Town feat. @ShakeyGravesOfficial (Official Music Video)

"THIS TOWN” SINGLE OUT FRIDAY 01/28/22: ffm.to/thistowntm
Director: Matt Amato
Executive Producers: Trixie Mattel, Ryan Aceto, David Charpentier, Jacob Slane
Produced by: Matt Amato, Brandon Lim
Director of Photography: Matt Amato
PEG Records Coordinator: De'Vaughn Williams
PEG Records Admin. and Creative Assistant: Coen Hutton
Management: Producer Entertainment Group
Record Label: PEG Records
Music Production: Nick Goldston
Songwriter: Brian Firkus
Distributed by: PEG Records via ADA/Warner Music Group
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Your favorite world famous drag queen with a passion for makeup artistry, the absolute Legend, Icon, and Star Trixie Mattel! Ages 3 and Up, Accessories Sold Separately, Batteries Not Included
Lyrics:
I used to drive about 70 late at night
Cops would see me and they’d let me drive on by
Cause there’s stuff to do and men to meet
And drinks to have and women to beat
Turns out she’s turned off the light
And it feels like
Ooo
This town feels like
Ooo
Won’t hold you down
You either work the land or the fiberglass plant in town
You maybe got out or you never did settle down
With the lord’s prayer said and the winter came
And the ice and wind on the Interstate
Never was lost and you never knew what you’d found
And it feels like
Ooo
This town feels like
Ooo
This town feels like
Ooo
This town feels like
Ooo
Won’t hold you down
I never did settle down
I never did settle down
I never did settle down
This town
Well it’s a Friday night and the fish still fry the same
Seeing for a mile all the lights of high school games
Well I heard you played on the radio
But you changed your name and you can’t go home
Never been so close so far away
And it feels like
Ooo
This town feels like
Ooo
This town feels like
Ooo
This town feels like
Ooo
Won’t hold you down
This town
#TrixieMattel #TrixieMattelMusic #ThisTown

[@wickedphant0m]

I know this is Trixie's channel, but this feels like the debut of BRIAN. There's no gag, there's no schtick, there's no wink and a nod. This is just ART. This is: Brian Firkus, singer/songwriter.

[@dixierae3442]

Such beautiful words. You are welcome to speak for me anytime. I feel when Brian is entertaining out of Drag it minimizes him to be called Trixie.

[@isabela2220]

not the debut, i feel like brian has always had a strong presence in trixie’s music

[@herpderp4202]

@@dixierae3442 Trixie is part of Brian and vice versa... To say one diminishes the other is sad because Trixie is something Brian put a lot of work and passion into as a form of self expression

[@ShannonAndy]

Couldn't agree more

[@mauriciojordan471]

the wink and nod is art too lol

[@madeinbusanjkjm]

"You either work the land or the fiberglass plant in town" - the way I feel that line in my bones. Being from a small village, most of us never make it out. I'm proud of young Brian for knowing he's a star and not letting a small town dim his light. And it feels like "oooohh" because what words can really describe what you feel for it? It's your home but at the same you want out. I never thought I'd break down crying over a Trixie song but here we are...

[@DancingOnGlass89]

I couldn't agree more with you. *passes you the tissues*

[@morgonas13death]

The feels....not my town but I could make this video shot for shot with my home town. I didn't get far but at least I got out 🌠🖤

[@dannyt3522]

I’m literally sobbing all of us small town folk know this feeling

[@kimmyball4961]

Me too 😭

[@heatherkaye8653]

Seriously, the small town I came from actually had a fiberglass factory in it too. I worked there when I was 18 - 21 then I got out of there! I felt the either settle down or get the fuxk out

[@eth4n3]

i love how trixie is a drag queen yet embraces her "country" side. she is a drag queen, but doesnt do the stereotypical "bubblegum pop/sex themed" music; she does what she loves and thats amazing. trixie's still feminine, but is also not at the same time which is really versatile and beautiful

[@lesleyflores1582]

I just want to watch her perform at roundup saloon in Dallas. It would be so perfect

[@MonarchsFactory]

So you just woke up one day and decided you were gonna punch in the heart all the people who grew up in small, rural towns, huh?

[@nobodythatyouknow305]

Fr😭😭

[@natg6039]

As a gay dude who's lived in rural Wisconsin my whole life... this hit freaking hard.

[@llm4187]

As a hetero woman from Chicago , can feel it too. That is the point, you don’t have to be a gay boy to feel.

[@alannah0628]

@@llm4187 you’re a weirdo dude 😂

[@3337errorz]

Rural Wisconsinite here, too. A little town called Brooklyn- barely on the map with less than 1,000 people, and one gas station. Had to drive 20 minutes to reach the next town and 40 minutes to Madison 😂

[@boopyspoopy1468]

@@llm4187 Weird flex, cis.

[@sage4963]

@@boopyspoopy1468 AHAHAHHAA "cis" YOU'RE SO SMART FOR THAT ONE AHAHA

[@lindatelevangelista7743]

This Brian Firkis guy seems like a genuinely talented guy, he should collaborate more with the pink thing 🥰 I just love that Tracy is giving oppurtunities to smaller people.

[@lindatelevangelista7743]

No,but seriously, this was beautiful Trixie! I actually loved this so much

[@bbear2695]

omg i LOVE your name

[@ABlueDahlia]

Firkus*

[@Watertype637]

Maybe we can hear from the biological woman Katie soon too

[@angelagunn7986]

@@bbear2695 I legit screamed when I saw it. Gawjus.

[@savannacorrea1743]

Being queer and having similarly grown up in a very small Wisconsin town, this hit hard in every fiber of my being. Brought a tear to my eye and a smile to my face

[@Danis46]

Same.

[@rachelkearney7157]

“I never did settle down” really resonates with me being in a conservative New Jersey town. I love this whole song and how it’s written. So beautiful

[@DarlingMissDarling]

Same girl. Same.💜 Love it or hate it, those NJ strings sure still hold tight.

[@larryflores649]

Trixie, your voice sounds so beautiful on this song. Such a peaceful song.

[@michaeltuccio3341]

The beginning of the voice audio is adorable. You looked like a baby brain. The song is great.

[@mikopp45]

her voice always sound beautiful specially when she laugh

[@kevinricardo7785]

@@mikopp45 Her?

[@dannyt3522]

@@kevinricardo7785 ENOUGH

[@ElizabethT45]

I thought "Moving Parts" was heartbreaking - this song and the video captures how isolating the Midwest can feel, and yet, it's always there, unchanging. Sending love from Michigan 🌹

[@aaron_m_04]

FR, Moving Parts, Soldier, Little Sister, Red Side of the Moon and now This Town will always make me cry

[@brontasaurus2560]

@@aaron_m_04 yes you took the words from my mouth. Tears everytime without fail

[@angelsnaiilz]

ahh fellow michigander !! i love that i can relate to her midwest small town stories

[@MaryJoMamaJojo]

Beautiful and emotional. This absolutely looks a lot like the rural GA town where I raised my sons (1 the same age as Trixie), and as a high school teacher I saw so many LGBTQIA kids struggle. Even when you're a shoulder for them, what kids really want is love from their families and that's hard to come by in small, rural towns. I'm so grateful they managed to find their way to an amazing life!

[@cheylikespie]

As a bisexual from rural Georgia, thank you. Teachers like you are the people that got us LGBTQIA kids through. Where did you teach, if you don't mind my asking? That can be personal information, so if you aren't comfortable sharing, I completely understand. I live near Helen, myself.

[@MaryJoMamaJojo]

@@cheylikespie Sumter County (where pres. Carter is from). I taught 9th grade Lit./Drama and ESL. I took disability retirement after 25 years in 2018 and I struggle with missing my kids. Admin. treated us like sh** but my students were great! I worry because I know I was the only safe space for my LGBTQIA+ kids. So much prejudice and racism in small town GA. Now to fill that hole in my heart, I just fuss/worry over a few queens I follow and hope I'm not getting on their nerves (Willam told me it was fine for me to fuss LOL).

[@m_a_k_e_n_n_a]

i hope little brian knows just how much joy he's brought into people's lives all over the world

[@coreyg1113]

Baby Brian's teenage voice is so precious. While I didn't grow up in a place like rural Wisconsin, I really felt the nostalgia, especially the little clip of graduation in the cap and gown. I looked just as unhappy at my high school graduation.

[@loretaarroyo]

This just feels so authentic and the part of Trixie we don’t always see. ILY Trixie! 🥺

[@mikopp45]

yeah it brought me to tears

[@riricaliente2630]

I can feel the loneliness, the hope and the Love of your roots in this song. Well done, Trixie!! And Shaky Graves just puts that cherry on top of this heartfelt sundae!

[@matthew.maduli]

I love seeing this side of Trixie - connecting back to her hometown origins. I hope she knows her fans appreciate her music, despite her saying it doesn’t as much love as her comedic stuff.

[@ColeRobinson99]

I almost just teared up.. that lil boy from Milwaukee had NO idea he’d be such a gay icon in the future.. you’re so beautiful Trixie thank you for existing

[@Wallystrom]

The nostalgia factor is huge for me. Absolutely love this.

[@kornstaralc]

Literally busted down crying. I'm from Beloit Wisconsin and it hit so close to home. I just had a dear friend from Almond Bancroft Wisconsin pass and his funeral is tomorrow. I cant tell you how much this song means.

[@phillyaccents567]

At 1:47 when the chord shifts down finally after you say “I never did settle down”…. Ugh this song is word PAINTED mama!

[@ferisera]

This hits SO hard. It's beautiful, and oh wow-this brought up emotions I didn't even know I had!

[@Sonsbitchesall]

Sure you did

[@CountryLuver001]

It was so cool to hear your voice when you were younger. Crazy how much our voices change over time! Beautiful song :)

[@MilesToGoGo]

I literally had to pause the video immediately just to process that baby Brian voice it was so cute lol

[@faithhopemotherhood8266]

I was raised in the same town as you and just want to say you are still always welcome here in my book. You’re such an inspiration to me and so many of us back home. I’m sorry you haven’t always felt accepted - you deserve to be embraced for all of who you are. Amazing song

[@LieutenantSheep]

The clips of little baby trixie make this a must watch. Oh and of course the story telling is undeniable. Well done.

[@sarahbaer7275]

This collab is everything I hoped it would be. Such a beautiful song.

[@mahlia0076]

An Ojibwe boy who grew up to play a white lady on TV. This is beautiful.

[@naurcho]

forever grateful for more folk music from Trixie, this is what I live for.

[@anromeow]

this is absolutely beautiful. as someone who grew up in a small town, and is still here today, sometimes it can feel so limiting, like you're trapped and will never get out. but to see people like you, who have taken every opportunity and always kept pushing on forward, to the point of making such a successful life for themselves, makes me have some hope. thank you so much for sharing your journey and your art with the world, you're truly helping so many people just by showing us who you are and being yourself.

[@makeupyourmind4737]

Been listening to Shakey Graves years before I ever even clicked on an episode of Unhnn. Cannot tell you how much I appreciate this one, Trix 😍 Sonically, I just think this is one of your best songs yet. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@allijohnson1228]

Same! I love it so much.

[@micro-babe]

Same here! I wasn't expecting this collaboration but it just makes sense.

[@saulpinzon4472]

My dear Trixie 😭💘 if she only knew how much happiness she has brought into my life, i suffer from a terrible anxiety and her music and videos had helped me so much, ill thank her forever

[@kvasovaxoxo]

Same here 💖

[@suzy3899]

Same here as well 😭 love and support to you my friend!!

[@catie7466]

me too :)

[@thanunuwatnon5655]

Same💕

[@hdawn2708]

This song still makes me cry every time I listen to it. Just beautiful

[@JaviAlonso]

This is absolutely stunning and so well written

[@faetelle8394]

TRIXIE OHMYGOD this is so real and emotional and hits me in the deepest place because I have a similar experience and I’m just so proud of you for never settling down

[@Shenamedherselfroz]

The vulnerability that this shows, is just truly amazing. I feel like I know her even better now

[@KamilleBidanApologist]

I really pray Trixie composes and sings more songs like this. So intimate and delicate and folk. Beautiful.

[@lily-anahagadorn-taylor6780]

This is just beautiful, she can sing, she looks gorgeous, she has control, she’s famous, shes a drag ICON, she really is the full package. I hope trixies doing well 🖤✨

[@pattmahiney]

It didn't make me WANT to cry, but it made me feel like I was about to. Something just so raw and precious about it. I love it. Thank you so much for sharing, pink one. Always taking care of us. 💜

[@terrimonture2027]

Trixie you totally know what it’s like to live Rez adjacent - this was beautiful. Was that your grandma and grandpa in that photo? I love this song.

[@snakey319]

there were a few shots of his mom, dont know about the grands.

[@cheekynandosss581]

Looks like his mom and someone else

[@terrimonture2027]

I dunno that black&white photo was like the pics I have of my parents and grandparents from the late 70s/early 80s especially when you’re poor and live on the Rez

[@rzl712]

@@terrimonture2027 I'm pretty sure that's his grandparents

[@suzy3899]

As someone from Wisconsin- grew up in racine and now in Milwaukee- Trixie is our greatest treasure. I couldn’t be more proud and that is the TRUTH.

[@joemartinez4697]

I too grew up in the rural Midwest. This took me back to a simple yet painful place in time. This is perfectly expressed. I can’t seem to ever shake off that vibe completely- no matter how far away I move, or the success I attain. What a beautiful song! 👏👏👏👏

[@shawnalynn5198]

Love seeing all the rural Midwest people come out in the comments here ❤️ What you said is so true - I've been on the east coast in a major city for just about a decade, but part of me will always be that girl from the tiny town in the middle of nowhere Midwest.

[@melissaw3020]

@@shawnalynn5198 yes!! I grew up in a small town in rural Michigan, moved to Midwest big city Columbus, Ohio for college, then to Los Angeles and now I've been living abroad for 4 years but there is something that runs SO deep in my identity having grown up in a place like this.

[@byesies]

I lost my mom in September of 2021 and a month later moved from Ohio to Washington state. This pulled my heartstrings like no other. Thank you for making music for people like us

[@angelagunn7986]

May her memory be for a blessing; welcome to The Other Washington, from someone who made that trip from the Midwest too.

[@dylancooper5735]

Coming from a small town in central Illinois I feel this song 100% time moves so differently in these towns and the people and community is it’s own thing. Many people will never know what’s like to grow up in these kinds of places and that makes it it’s own special thing for us that is for better or for worse (Results and experiences may vary)

[@lewiscleale5236]

The things that you are doing with your intelligence and talent are extraordinary. You've done the work. You've paid your dues and now you soar. You're the real deal. Thanks, Brian, for sharing your immense gifts with all of us.

[@GrooveItOrLoseIt]

this song and video hit me really really hard. i live in a small conservative town and i've never felt home here even though i've never known anywhere else. i can't wait to get out, but i know it's gonna hit me like a ton of bricks when i finally go. brian/trixie - thank you for sharing your art with us. you make a lot of people feel a lot less alone.

[@mrkca222]

Always singing about his hometown, her roots of being grounded in small town America. Trixie is always grateful for where she came from and tries reflecting that in her music. This is so stupid of me, but I get so incredibly choked up with her nostalgic videos/music because she threw the normal narrative out the window to embrace drag and be who she wants. The stars aligned just perfect and made a way for her to find enormous success doing what she loves as well as her mark on the makeup industry with Trixie cosmetics. I don't even know her, but I can't help but feel so proud 👏 💙

[@tritsymartanellijones3828]

100% sure this is going to be my #1 song for this whole year.

[@katherinehansen7228]

This song keeps getting better every time I listen to it. Reminds we so much of growing up in a small town in Iowa. Plus, Shakey Graves is the icing on top.

[@jessicachambers6459]

This is why I hope Trixie never stops making music. Full records, singles, whatever. Just throw me an occasional heartfelt lyrically driven country song for my playlist and I’ll be ok.

[@Emma-kd2vh]

trixie all your fans are so proud of how far you've come

[@chrisblevins5143]

This is such a beautiful song. The lyrics really tug at the heart of anyone who is lgbtq, and grew up in a rural area poor. Speaks to me strongly. Beautifully written and produced video.

[@jaquenile]

i'm so happy to live in a world with trixie ♡

[@moldlives]

It feels like…humanity. Conserve, embrace, share, teach, listen, object, argue and endure.

[@breathebeloved]

Heartbreak and beauty in equal measure.

[@C_M_R]

So beautiful. Has this been released to country music stations? I could see this winning a Grammy in the "Best Country Collaboration with Vocals" category in 2023

[@cassieluce1669]

Trixie Mattel and Shakey Graves DID have a baby and it's this video. My brain exploded and my heart melted. I love both of yall so much 😭😍

[@lukinmanetti7969]

I can't make it through this beautiful, brutal song without breaking down. I'm a mess as I'm writing this. Thank you, Trixie / Brian...

[@kimberlygarza6010]

So beautiful. You have such an amazing, story telling voice; perfect for country music. No matter where life takes you, your town is embodied within you. All the memories, that you can share with the world. We are all here for a purpose and I am so blessed you have found yours and that we all get to be apart of it in some way. ❤

[@eleisatrujillo3398]

I think this song gives us a deep sincere look at the real real you. We get to see different parts of you all the time and I think this is my favorite. Much love

[@SilliNikki]

I grew up in southeastern wisconsin, and I feel this to my bones. Much love from someone who stayed in WI❤️

[@hiddenijenhuis1827]

The music video does so much for the lyrics, they both exude the small town energy, where morals and values are set in stone, and life is as simple as can get. And even though it is quite a hostile environment to grow up in for the queer community, it still holds its own wicked charm. Im happy Brian got out, but I also think he holds his youth experiences close to his heart. Truly magnificent, thank you.

[@hayliemae91]

Trixie!! I'm sobbing, how beautiful. Thank you for sharing yourself with us 🖤 we do not deserve you 😘

[@cagehro]

I love it, the "Lana del Rey" vibe, the nostalgia and your voice

[@doonyeaah]

my grandma passed a few years ago and she lived in Wausaukee, I remember it so fondly, but haven't been back since she passed, this video truly brought me back and also brought a tear to my eye. Incredible job Trixie

[@andre-cmyk]

i moved from a medium-sized town to são paulo about 2 months ago and i wasn't expecting for this to make me cry brian i hope you know how gifted you are in your music... there's a sweet calm tenderness to how you write vulnerability and so often optimistic, you're a huge inspiration

[@xharmaine4574]

I don’t usually listen to Country music but this was amazing and lowkey a tear jerker

[@mrmichaelserrato]

What a beautiful soul and dynamic perspective. We're lucky to have Brian/Trixie in the universe. Also, it's nice to be able claim Brian and his talent and creativity for the LGBT+ community. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏Rock on wit your bad self!

[@judgmntready1028]

seeing teenage brian just being a normal kid kinda instills hope in me

[@heatherbusjahn9614]

My sad little heart just burst! I come from a town of 300 on the border of Wisconsin and Illinois and this is very relatable. I just want to hug little Brian and tell him how much everyone loves him.

[@calebl0ve3milfs47]

Screaming, crying throwing up rn

[@stephaniereinhardt918]

This song is so beautiful. I think you are one of the best things to come from WI! I also love how you included the Ice Cream Station at the very end, they are my families favorite place to go when we go to our cabin!

[@tj6454]

It’s humbling, to see someone of your status, not forgetting where they came from.

[@Metaphoreign]

This is gorgeous, perfect Americana.

[@dylantully7871]

A Trixie Mattel and Shakey Graves collab??? Something I never knew I needed but now that its here I feel complete. Freaking love this - why are the views so low!!

[@lisethyblue2926]

Beautiful, beautiful. You're the only queen whose music I actually buy. I listened to this whilst taking a break from marking assignments about 'life chances', and I think I need to share this song with my students.

[@daishahr]

Brain is an awesome guy he gave my son guitar lessons. It’s so fun to see all my home places on this video. Great job Brian

[@tanyatigermarshall7878]

Beautiful...just Beautiful

[@wanitalilly]

IM IN TEARS. Trixie is such a talent and I just saw her on Kimmel and sobbed like a baby, from one small town girl to another, who changed her name and can't go home... thank you Trixie. I IMMEDIATELY picked up my guitar and started learning this song. Simply beautiful, well done.

[@molly_furman_media_]

Trixie's voice is so amazing because I can be jumping and dancing with Hello Hello and then crying with This Town. Absolutely beautiful.

[@crazyafewnotchsstudios7684]

I have always lived in the rural Midwest area (southern minnesota) and nothing and I mean nothing is like our area. This reminded me of my childhood that I had growing up in my family hometown. Your music inspires and so many others and I cry when I listen to your music.

[@aril8863]

Shakey has been my favorite artist for years, to see him collab with Trixie is a dream. Thank you for giving such an underrated artist a bigger platform 🥰

[@armt8543]

Literally !!!! I feel like this is such a specific coming together of worlds ,

[@kevinbachman6578]

Really moving. Poignant, actually. One of your best.

[@RadioActiveMelissa]

I cry everytime I watch this, I'm so proud of you!!! xoxox

[@karykartoon7857]

I lived in the Everglades in homestead and moved to Orlando but listening to this song reminds me of what I had then. I miss it but I love now 🫤

[@LucianCorrvinus]

As a small town boy...in Cali granted...I can totally relate Trix....totally...this is beautiful by the way ..

[@MusicOrLoseItTVPlaylists]

Wow. Wasn't expecting that. Well done.

[@caseydetalo]

2:42 still the same guy eleven years later

[@cherannn]

This song... all the feels. I miss my small southern town now that I live in Philly. I did not think I would. Your music moves me. But u wrote it so u know it's amazeballs.

[@ArkadianDream]

Im a gay small towner who got out for a while and I'm now back for a little bit before I take off again.....this song makes me cry like a goddamned baby

[@theresamolina3966]

Beautiful. How can one person have so much talent? 🤩

[@ShannonAndy]

This is freaking beautiful. Honestly some of Trixie's best work, in my opinion. And I don't even like country music haha

[@suzy3899]

Me either in fact prior to Trixie I would have said I don’t like it at all. Fast forward to me having Trixie on repeat lol.

[@kittyp330]

This actually made me cry. I live in a town like this in PA. My best friend made it out and does drag is Portland and i couldnt be more proud of them. I stayed and married my high school sweetheart and im so happy. This was something special i could send to my friend. Thanks for this trixie, i love you ❤

[@jessketh]

i keep coming back to this. its just so real and nostalgic.

[@catherinejoystockley3691]

Absolutely stunning!! Can’t wait for your double album to drop Trixie 💖💖💖

[@autumnperry2054]

I've been in love with Shakey Graves for so long. Never thought I'd see a song of you two together. AMAZING! ❤️💟

[@mariabuck9401]

From Wausuakee here this is amazing song in 2004 i was 14 I think we went to school together this is such an amazing son about Wausuakee

[@chloec3837]

Omg I absolutely adore Shakes Graves that dude is a genius. this some is not bad at all.

[@MsKangai]

Trixie, I loooove this song. I love your voice… exactly the energy I needed. Love from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@madelynhill5236]

Mama, this made me emotional, and I love it!! Another gorgeous song, proud of you always!!

[@j_tells9711]

Confirmation that Brian is the reason I love Trixie so much ❤️

[@newportgeckos]

Trixie, you went from WI to CA. I went from CA to WI. I love this!!!