"God Turn Me into a Flower" is a song by American singer-songwriter Weyes Blood. Written and produced by the artist, along with Jonathan Rado, the song was released on November 16, 2022, as the third single from her fifth studio album, titled And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow (2022).[1][2] The artist included "God Turn Me into a Flower" in the set list of her In Holy Flux Tour.
| "God Turn Me into a Flower" | ||||
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| Single by Weyes Blood | ||||
| from the album And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow | ||||
| Released | November 16, 2022 | |||
| Genre | New-age | |||
| Length | 6:26 | |||
| Label | Sub Pop | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Natalie Mering | |||
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| "God Turn Me into a Flower" on YouTube | ||||
Theme
editThe new-age track, finds the artist "both lamenting and exalting her softness, wishing to be turned into a flower so as to express her true form without being crushed down by life".[3]
According to NME, the song reworks the Greek myth of Narcissus, a "hunter who becomes obsessed with his own reflection". "I'd been trying to figure out what exactly was the crux of why everything felt so selfish and strange," said Weyes Blood. She added: "Colloquially, it’s become this idea that he was obsessed with himself, that he saw himself and was just obsessed with it. But the real crux of it is that he didn’t recognise himself. He was obsessed with the reflection, but he didn’t realise it was just him."[4]
Promotion
editWeyes Blood performed "God Turn Me into a Flower" in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on March 30, 2023,[5] where she "gave the emotive track an ethereal vibe complete with beams of sunlight".[6] A music video for the song, directed by Adam Curtis, was released on October 19, 2023.[7] The director, who the singer first met during a trip to London, also provided visuals for her concert tour.[7]
Personnel
editCredits adapted from the liner notes of And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow.[8]
- Natalie Mering – vocals, synthesiser, organ, production
- Ben Babbitt – cello arrangement
- Cornella Babbitt – cello
- Charlie Bisharat – electric violin
- Daniel Lopatin – synthesiser
- Jonathan Rado – production
- Ben Babbitt – additional production
- Sean Cook – engineering
- Sarah Tudzin – additional engineering
References
edit- ^ Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (November 16, 2022). "Weyes Blood Shares New Song "God Turn Me Into a Flower": Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (November 16, 2022). "Weyes Blood previews new album with third single "God Turn Me Into a Flower"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ "Weyes Blood transcends on the new age stunner "God Turn Me Into a Flower"". Beats per Minute. November 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Wilkes, Emma (November 16, 2022). "Weyes Blood retells the myth of Narcissus on new single 'God Turn Me Into A Flower'". NME. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (March 31, 2023). "Watch Weyes Blood Perform "God Turn Me Into a Flower" on Colbert". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (March 31, 2023). "Weyes Blood Sets the Mood With 'God Turn Me Into a Flower' on 'Colbert'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ a b Renshaw, David (October 20, 2023). "Weyes Blood shares "God Turn Me Into a Flower" video directed by Adam Curtis". The Fader. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
- ^ And in the Darkness, Hearts Aglow (liner notes). Weyes Blood. Sub Pop. 2022. SP1485.
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