Wednesday - Chosen to Deserve (Official Video)

“Chosen to Deserve” by Wednesday from the album ‘Rat Saw God’, out now on Dead Oceans.
Stream/buy: wednesday.deadoc.co/rat-saw-god
www.wednesday.band/
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Credits:
Spencer Kelly- Director, Producer, DP, Editor
Molly Brock- Camera Assistant, B-Cam
Lyrics:
We always started by tellin all our best stories first
So now that it’s been awhile I’ll get around
to tellin you all my worst
Just so you know what you signed up for
what you’re dealin with
Just so you know what you’ve been chosen to deserve
I’m the girl that you were chosen to deserve
I used to drink til I threw up at my parents house
My friends all took Benadryl til they could see shit
crawlin up the walls
One of those times my friend took a little too much
he had to get his stomach pumped
They took him over to the hospital and told us he was lucky to survive
I’m the girl that you were chosen to deserve
I was out late sneakin into the neighborhood pool
then I woke up early and taught at the Sunday school
If you’re lookin for me
I’m in the back of an SUV
Doin it in some cul-de-sac
underneath a dogwood tree
I’m the girl you were chosen to deserve
I went to school about three days a week
watered down all the liquor
and then pissed outside in the street
Now all the drugs are gettin kinda boring to me
Now everywhere is loneliness and it’s in everything
Thank God that I was chosen to deserve you
Cause I’m the girl that you were chosen to deserve
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Wednesday - Chosen to Deserve (Official Video)
#Wednesday #ChosentoDeserve #RatSawGod

[@BrendanMacWade]

A GREAT country song. I find it inspiring that this North Carolina band has now made 5 albums and at least one EP in just over 4 years.

[@pisforpink11]

Not to mention MJ releasing a new album in the last month or so - so good

[@daddydidnt9700]

This ain't no damn country song 😂

[@yanngiraud]

This IS a goddamn great country song. This is as raw as good alternate country is. Makes me think of Uncle Tupelo, country-tinged Pavement, with a hint of Sleater-Kinney. This is just wonderful and the song of 2023 for me.

[@mothweb8088]

@@yanngiraudit's honestly insane to NOT call it a country song. they're so obviously alt-country and country inspired and they wear that flag proudly. not sure what that other dude is on about lmao

[@ARTV-]

@@daddydidnt9700 are u deaf lol

[@Yesitsbobbymac]

Real music, real people, real American tune....great stuff!!

[@dreamer5687]

oh i thought it was fake music and fake people thanks for explaining.

[@m.k.mcgill]

Got this as an ad and I was sold the second I saw that Nickelodeon radio. Holy shit, core memory unlocked there. If I could have one of those things with Bluetooth built-in, my inner child would be fully satisfied.

[@charliehavenick2655]

the pedal steel is absolutely masterful my god

[@BlacqueJacqueShellacque_]

I can hear the Drive-By Truckers influence on this one. Great song.

[@helpwanted134]

I hear some Cranberries influence as well

[@ramm0]

i love wednesday. and thursday and friday too.

[@nimitz1739]

I just got into Wednesday a couple of days ago. And each song is so different but really good. That girl is one hell of a songwriter and she’s gonna go far! The definition of raw talent

[@ericpeterson6766]

I sWear, the next big thing., ina good way.....perpexifly and defog7at3

[@griggins6205]

What an adorable little kid she was. And now still hanging out with Mom and Dad and sis...aww.

[@scottdaley3886]

Such a charming and wholesome video for a great song that is actually pretty dark at times.

[@shaelinkeairnes3605]

y’all out here making me like Big Ole country music

[@peterfedyk6329]

god damn those first two lyrics are some of the best openers to a song I’ve heard in a while

[@youthofyesterdayrecords]

Very poetic. Especially those last few lines.

[@sufferingjukebox22]

NEW WEDNESDAY SINGLE ON A WEDNESDAY

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

DUH!

[@samgriebel5616]

When Wednesday releases a new single, I think to myself "Yes".

[@xxxCHLOE1004xxx]

Yes

[@laurafriasd94]

Yes

[@josephshay806]

I dont

[@ifitdontkillyouitmakesyous3332]

No you don't smfh

[@jaososchefget3632]

Yes

[@kyrekyrekyre]

cant wait to tell my kids what it was like listening to wednesday in the 2020s

[@jevaun-deanlinton3285]

sammeeeee

[@5291982]

KIDS WILL HATE YOUR PARENTS MUSIC DUH

[@youthofyesterdayrecords]

Your optimism is almost painful.

[@Oldshirt]

It'll be a heck of a lot like when I told my kid about listening to The Delgados in the 90s

[@lk29392]

Man some 90s sitcoms really miss this song. Good stuff

[@kestij4189]

Damn this song is soo good. It's got that laugh cry feel.

[@jenniferjohnson9302]

yes i love this! very homey like John Cougar Mellencamp-ISH

[@piercings_]

this video is so incredible when paired with the lyrics. what a triumph of a song. Rat Saw God is a 2023 AOTY contender no doubt!

[@timmysaurus08]

This tune has got some serious Palace Music's "Viva Last Blues" and Son Volt's "Trace" vibes. Sweet sound.

[@bchristian85]

This would have been right at home on the radio in 1995.

[@GeorgeWashingtonX]

yeah, I was feeling the same thing. Nice 9os sound and aesthetic.

[@anthonyrago2040]

Best country rock song in long time. Every country song sounds Luke Bryant or Kenny chesney. This is Real Stuff!!

[@harrykrinelos127]

Your surrender is probably different than mine. You may be in the midst of soul-wrenching heartbreak or the confusion of unravelling or the bliss of self-discovery. You may be in a fog of doubt or wave of gratitude or crisis of faith… Wherever you are, honey, let this message of surrender be a reminder to simply be there. Keep showing up, keep trusting, keep being willing.

[@tallcheetah5677]

You all really are progging out with these longer songs. I love it

[@calebfetter4199]

This might be my new favorite song. Generational anthem.

[@DougHughes-rx4cd]

A guy from MJ Lenderman reommended that I have a listen to this band called (Wednesday) which I'm doing at this moment on a wet Saturday night in Melbourne,I really liked the song (Billboard)which had a video,as well but so far I'm really impressed and I'd like to thank him for recommending the band to me otherwise I would never have heard them at all. Regards, Doug Hughes Williamstown, Melbourne Australia⛱

[@griggins6205]

He loves his girlfriend and he got you to love her too, lol.

[@antoniocuriel9125]

Very chill, 90s are here to stay

[@Jabberstax]

It's ridiculous how in love with this song I am

[@garlicknonions]

love all the archival vhs video synced with the new hd stuff in the same spots. shouts out to the fam!!

[@charliehavenick2655]

they tricked us into listening to country. i am obsessed

[@hotmanchicken4209]

Wow takes me back to 94-96 middle school and high school! Hits right in the gut and heart zone soulful flannel vibes.🦇

[@Hibore222]

perfect description

[@sandiegobrewreview]

This girls is going places

[@georgelancaster5833]

Terrific stuff. Real. Visceral. They come to Melbourne, Australia, home cooked biscuits 'n gravy, and possibly cheese grits are on me.

[@damiandavis4831]

not my usual type of music, idk why but im becoming obsessed with this band!

[@bleedingmermaid]

I didn't know I was looking for this. Thank you for existing so I could find what I've been missing in my life. 🙏

[@averyg899]

this is awesome, the album is gonna be so amazing

[@321bytor]

This is rather good

[@masonchase4599]

the most exciting band of the 2020s.... thank you for everything!!! your writing and blend of shoegaze/country is so inspiring

[@carriesciaroni]

Awesome sounds

[@jackdandy]

This is a neat one.

[@elfpower8300]

I dont hear the shoegaze m’self.More like C.C.R.E.M.

[@scottdaley3886]

@@elfpower8300 This one isn't very shoegaze-y but that comes across in some of the rest of the album and especially their earlier album Twin Plagues. Chosen to Deserve is mostly just straight-up indie rock/country.

[@heehee2105]

already my favorite song of the year

[@Olhado256]

Can't explain why but this made me tear up a bit.

[@glc0stanza]

I freaking remember that Nickelodeon radio too lol. So funny.

[@davidstrickler5362]

The playful slide guitar flourishes really make this song hum, along with the girl grunge delivery and stellar lyrics. *smoOchies!

[@carlh.h.2242]

That’s a guy named Xandy Chelmis on the pedal steel, also plays in MJ Lenderman’s band, amazing to watch him play live.

[@davidstrickler5362]

@@carlh.h.2242 I will never tire of that sound. Sounds great on lots of old country, too.

[@carlh.h.2242]

@@davidstrickler5362 I’ve never actually thought about it before, but I think it’s my favorite musical instrument. There’s something very emotionally affecting about that sound.

[@jamesshannon9721]

About 30 years older than she is.. but wow.. she describes my 'lost' year of 1987 down to almost perfectly!

[@glc0stanza]

Just pre-ordered the new Rat Saw God vinyl. Love how open this track feels.

[@Heropsychodream]

A real contender for song of the year! Music reviewers are gonna go nuts for this Jan 2024 in their retrospectives, I just feel it.

[@hailmaary8616]

Found this a few days ago and I've been obsessed ever since. Reminds me of days in the 90s-00s when I would go camping with my family and my dad would listen to dad rock lol Hope this makes it to the radio, music needs this.

[@glc0stanza]

I'm gonna be the dad that keeps that memory going lol

[@entropyfan5714]

They are played here in STL pretty often on the college radio stations; that's how I found them.

[@BrobleYT]

sounds like a Black Crowes riff - love it!

[@harbingerization]

This song smells like keystone light🤘

[@janetballz5641]

More like natural light

[@Frichilsasta08]

@@janetballz5641 Wednesday feat. George Strait

[@nxsardella]

Miller Lite of course

[@jenniferjohnson9302]

LOL

[@EvanMoore-kz6db]

"Now, everywhere is loneliness, and it's in everything". Compelling.

[@3jinxremoving]

I used to pass that RV Park every week to go grocery shopping.

[@verticon_decoration]

well done, found this today by accident.. have bin listening to u guys all day.. :)

[@pisforpink11]

Its easy to do, they have a great discography, as does MJ Lenderman (their guitarist)

[@scoodie]

I wonder if her Benadryl OD friend met the hat man in their near-death experience

[@terencelee1277]

feels like Christmas morning

[@chevelle5014]

So good like fresh air...reminds me of 90s Alanis Morissette

[@rodrigodiaz1697]

Temazo y me encanta cuando incluyen a la familia y cuentan y muestran sus orígenes

[@SplashinOnYourFace]

This song has been stuck in my head lately

[@spencersuen3360]

classic rock x folk x country

[@auwbie]

real country legends!!!!

[@lxcab8196]

love love love this! on repeat. 1:58

[@adamjonschippers]

This is perfect

[@comtruise7121]

Best artist and best music of the year!

[@donnyarmstrong9559]

Thank You... loved it!

[@safecontrol8021]

Good song , i am from mexico .

[@dornie_donko]

Depraved and wholesome. Powerful stuff.

[@carlh.h.2242]

“depraved and wholesome” Perfect!

[@cythraulgames5682]

Loveeee it ❤

[@alecneedswork]

It’s like nostalgic indie folk county

[@hokuhokulunches519]

I'm so freaking excited

[@jevaun-deanlinton3285]

Yo! I herby pronounce this an instant banger and will be repeated everyday for the rest of the month

[@laurenfoley2722]

another wednesday banger...just pre ordered rat saw god!!! love yall sm

[@Savorist]

got that throwback 90s vibe with a 2020s sheen - i dig

[@kkyyee]

this song and video makes me so happyy

[@Frichilsasta08]

I'm here for the Neo-country indie Pinegrove-core. i love her vocals. Reminds me of the vocalist for Remember Sports :D

[@loganjones1406]

That reminds me so much of Asheville. I miss u guys. Hope to see you and Jake and Colin on tour!!!

[@mnchopndscrew]

this sounds so good! your engineer is god tier

[@piafraus826]

love this so much and I'm really looking forward to your berlin show! 😍

[@sampaio]

Absolument brillant.

[@americanmaceire1743]

Love that you used a slide guitar .....Got any songs with an accordion ??

[@biborox101]

THANKK YOUUUUU

[@MrFrankthatank77]

She looks like the kind of gal who’d have matches on her

[@squal6216]

This band will be doing late night shows in 2-3 years

[@aaaaaaan]

fav band yeah

[@lawrencetarpey373]

Super stuff!

[@danielandrewgrant]

Great song.

[@smittyeverybodyknowsone6191]

nice work letting George and the Jeep in the vid. we are so proud of you guys! Keep the pedal down!

[@dez7852]

I fricken love this song!!!

[@8Steady]

Oh yeah. I almost forgot. Country music can be good.

[@joelberish308]

It's crazy how this has the same feeling as a 2000s video.

[@GoFarAway5338]

This is so good.

[@reel_girl05]

perfect song perfect music video

[@dizzylizzy9810]

So sick Karly!!!

[@ArturoNull]

Thank you!

[@Jo-ph9zo]

NC represent

[@jerrysmith3017]

Heard this on the radio and had to immediately find it

[@mcsweden]

Amazing

[@bjwnashe5589]

Superb!

[@KurtfromLaQuinta]

Y'Alternative! My favorite!

[@giovannigracia727]

The weekend starts on Wednesday!

[@laurensevigh]

Yeehaw baby

[@SoulStylistJukeBox]

Wonderful.

[@kshoie83]

This is a beautiful song, melodically and lyrically. Love it

[@bjbjolley0]

Oh shit Wednesday with that VEVO money😮

[@mike0nabike]

We’re all just livin our own little lives aren’t we

[@big4301]

I wasn’t excepting to like this but I like all different kinds of genres and this is really good heard something like this before don’t know what kind of genre it is but it’s good to have a breath of fresh air wouldn’t mind listening to some more of this type of music in the future glad I stumbled upon this

[@mamaksstorytime]

Neo-country with a folksy/emo vibe. 😊