Natalie Merchant - The Feast of Saint Valentine (Lyric Video)

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  • Опубликовано: 14 окт 2024
  • Natalie Merchant's "The Feast of Saint Valentine" from her album 'Keep Your Courage,' out now on Nonesuch Records: nataliemerchan...
    THE FEAST OF SAINT VALENTINE
    (words & music by Natalie Merchant)
    In the deep and darkest night of your soul,
    when you curse and rue the day
    that you did dare to give your heart away,
    take courage in the thought that you belong.
    Good comrade, you’re not alone.
    We’re here to give you shelter from the storm.
    In the blindness and confusion of the fight,
    when the blood is soaking through,
    we’ll come to you; we’ll come to bind the wound.
    March on, march on you soldiers of the heart,
    you ragged, weary crowd.
    You retreat in your defeat but you move on.
    Such a vast uncharted wilderness to see
    strange lands, strange beasts
    but I’ll go where you lead.
    And on the feast day of Saint Valentine,
    in the bleak mid-winter cold,
    come lay your blood red roses in the snow.
    Don’t stop your search now.
    Go, by the grace of God.
    Keep your courage, keep your faith
    and take this paper heart to keep you safe.
    Keep you safe, keep your hope and faith.
    Love will lead you safely on.
    Love will leave you wounded.
    Love will bring you harm.
    Love will be the curse and be the charm.
    Love will be the bruising and be the balm.
    Love will set you free and love will be your bonds.
    Love will win.
    Love will conquer all.
    #nataliemerchant #keepyourcourage #stvalentine

Комментарии • 82

  • @adagiotexas
    @adagiotexas Год назад +47

    Natalie has gone from being a songwriter to a poet laureate with this album.

  • @francoisbruel9163
    @francoisbruel9163 Год назад +40

    Natalie Merchant, once again, bringing splendor in our lives.

    • @Merzui-kg8ds
      @Merzui-kg8ds 10 месяцев назад +1

      splendor...good word

  • @bertkwint4588
    @bertkwint4588 Год назад +37

    This might well be the best of her albums. And in her case this means a lot. Because she has made some great music in the last 3 decades plus.

  • @belovedchild9812
    @belovedchild9812 Год назад +21

    I am so blown away by this work you’ve done. It’s speaks to me on a deep level. I had to hunt down the album cover art to confirm its Joan of Arc. I’ve been through it over the past 5 years. I wear a medallion around my neck with her image. It’s to remind me to be strong, keep my courage, keep my faith. 🙏❤️

  • @mcs3015
    @mcs3015 Год назад +26

    so beautiful: the lyrics, the melody, the arrangement.
    pure Natalie Merchant wonder

  • @artisof
    @artisof Год назад +29

    I feel this music in the center of my chest. Guess you could say I hear it with my heart.❤

  • @theresasinger9039
    @theresasinger9039 Год назад +14

    This song is so heart-wrenching, unearthing the tiniest parcels of torments and blowing them into the wind. It is agonizingly beautiful! Thank you, Natalie Merchant.

  • @gabrielgriffin9230
    @gabrielgriffin9230 Год назад +8

    love will win

    • @Christopher-r3o
      @Christopher-r3o 8 месяцев назад +1

      Love wins and i am so proud of you

  • @fanofaestallings
    @fanofaestallings Год назад +3

    “Go by the grace of God. “ ahhh

  • @francescomoretta656
    @francescomoretta656 Год назад +15

    Poetry!!! A Goddess singing celestial melodies!!! ❤💘❤

  • @JA-gk5ld
    @JA-gk5ld 6 месяцев назад +2

    I've been listening to these recordings since they came out. Ive been traveling back and fourth from MA to FL to take care of my mom and give my brother and sister a break. My mom has Alzheimer's and needs 24 hour care.
    For some reason, this song just hits me hard and I cant stop thinking about my mom when I hear it. I have been a fan of Natalie's since 10,000. I think I own mostly every recording she has done. No artists nowadays can even come close to her songwriting and even her voice, much deeper now, brings a whole new feel to her songs. Her lyrics continue to just cut deep in your heart.
    I was fortunate enough to see her in Boston in 2023, even thou those damn seats were made for toddlers, just sitting there, and taking it all in was like heaven.
    I hope she makes a 'live CD' of this concert as she sang all her hits at the show. It was amazing.
    I hope she continues to write and doesn't take so long between albums.. (cough cough, hint hint, only kidding) We need her now more then ever with how our political climate is and the uncertainty as our democracy lies in the balance.
    I just keep telling myself, not to worry, as "LOVE WILL CONQUER ALL"
    As for this specific song, what can I say...my favorite.
    😢

  • @BradJensen-d4u
    @BradJensen-d4u Год назад +11

    So gifted and cares so much for the forgotten - keep creating Natalie - it's needed now more than ever

  • @ReadingsbyDom
    @ReadingsbyDom Год назад +30

    You’re beautifully authentic. Much gratitude as your creation is so greatly needed in today’s world. The arrangements, lyrics, but most of all your vocals - brilliant.

  • @ChrisLuciano-nv9cq
    @ChrisLuciano-nv9cq Год назад +12

    Love is God and God is love u bought tears to my eyes Love always wins in the end ❤️

  • @allycoll6852
    @allycoll6852 Год назад +18

    Courage means heart. Brilliant lyricist and vocals…been with me since I was 17. Ty Natalie Mer-CHANT

  • @gaurimagrace494
    @gaurimagrace494 Год назад +10

    I’m listening to this album over and over as I mend a broken heart. This song is sublime. Thanks so much for magically putting into words and music my thoughts and prayers.

    • @latinguy67
      @latinguy67 10 месяцев назад +1

      peace and light to you, as you mend your heart.

  • @brotherjohnno
    @brotherjohnno 8 месяцев назад +2

    It has been a great pleasure to revisit this song today, the feast of st valentine. Just wonderful. Thank you Natalie.

  • @msmegs93
    @msmegs93 Год назад +8

    My favorite song from this album. Just amazing..as always. Thanks, Natalie

  • @irisscot101
    @irisscot101 Год назад +10

    ❤️Hauntingly beautiful❤️

  • @outtathyme5679
    @outtathyme5679 3 месяца назад

    We likely will really need courage starting this November. I hope we’re up to the challenge

  • @Oilstories
    @Oilstories Год назад +5

    Exquisite. Especially to this abuse survivor.

  • @helanthros
    @helanthros Год назад +5

    ::: exquisite control :: hold for one perfect moment :: never repeat'd :: in the froth of golden snow :: evaporation as life :::

  • @Debbie_Faulhaber
    @Debbie_Faulhaber Год назад +4

    Breathtakingly beautiful. ❤

  • @robotubetwob
    @robotubetwob Год назад +2

    I like how her voice has changed.

  • @videohistorysnippets8963
    @videohistorysnippets8963 Год назад +6

    This is the best so far for me, beautiful Natalie.

  • @me-rq3fm
    @me-rq3fm 10 месяцев назад +1

    I just listened to a movie.... unbelievable

  • @bobnunn4363
    @bobnunn4363 Год назад +5

    Bloody hell! I love this woman and her music.

  • @ebenezerstone3401
    @ebenezerstone3401 Год назад +3

    Sweet Sister you are correct… love will concur all….

  • @scarclan11
    @scarclan11 Год назад +3

    Soul stirring and amazing and so healing ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Renegade62
    @Renegade62 Месяц назад

    Bravo!

  • @chiaracacciatore6661
    @chiaracacciatore6661 Год назад +1

    È bellissima, voce potente

  • @afran7855
    @afran7855 6 месяцев назад +1

    This song made this 54 yea old woman break down and weep…….

  • @stewartharcourt5645
    @stewartharcourt5645 Год назад +2

    Incredible, heartfelt, performance. What a wonderful singer she is.

  • @jess503
    @jess503 Год назад +5

    Beautiful lyrics and wonderful arrangement - thank U Natalie ❤

  • @markberman6708
    @markberman6708 Год назад +4

    Wow.

  • @MDHollister
    @MDHollister Год назад +2

    This is Amazing! ❤

  • @th3_g0dz_of_Vict0ry
    @th3_g0dz_of_Vict0ry Месяц назад

    poetry

  • @MusicInMotion
    @MusicInMotion Год назад +5

    Thank you so much for your art - swallowed by ears, soaked up by every pore, it is food for soul, best medicine even, creating goose bumps, touching the heart. A concert would be an ever lasting dose of moment sharing to nourish on - hopefully one day it is going to happen (Germany not being on the touring route this time...).

  • @diegosousa1796
    @diegosousa1796 Год назад +3

    💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @arthurwalsh4526
    @arthurwalsh4526 Год назад +3

    Bravo !!!!!!!!

  • @olguiq1013
    @olguiq1013 Год назад +1

    Beautiful...❤ From Miami, Fla.

  • @jefffox797
    @jefffox797 7 месяцев назад

    This reminds me of a girl I knew a long time a go. She's moved back to California and I love her to this day. Pax if you see this reminder this Tenn boy. I remember you.

  • @Shambala_G
    @Shambala_G 7 месяцев назад

    Love will win. LOVE will conquer all 💚

  • @richardwilton722
    @richardwilton722 Год назад +1

    What a song!

  • @paperprincess1050
    @paperprincess1050 Год назад +2

    Wonderful

  • @platyops1
    @platyops1 Год назад

    With the image of St. Joan of Arc and a song title “The Feast of Saint Valentine”, I can’t help but think that Ms. Merchant has returned to the True Holy Catholic Faith.
    Ms. Merchant, I’ll pray for you and your conversion. You’ll be in my Holy Rosary intentions. May Our Blessed Lady keep you under her mantle!

  • @Wanda_Jannette
    @Wanda_Jannette Год назад

    Oh Natalie your voice hit my soul so good, the lady singing in this video with Merchant is phenomenal.
    Love this song and the beat. Perfect!

  • @MarkCox21125150
    @MarkCox21125150 11 месяцев назад

    Stunning album. Just extraordinary. A+++

  • @diannalane7957
    @diannalane7957 Год назад

    Simply Beautiful ❤

  • @nowthenzen
    @nowthenzen Год назад +1

    very sweet~!

  • @gerardgerard5681
    @gerardgerard5681 Год назад +1

    Lovely

  • @Edxai
    @Edxai Год назад

    Sublime

  • @RFSIsraelStarEarth
    @RFSIsraelStarEarth Год назад +1

    Peace Love RFS Israel *. And He Replied Doc it Was Only a Scratch

  • @NITRONITRA
    @NITRONITRA Год назад

    Beautiful

  • @glauciaduarte865
    @glauciaduarte865 Год назад

    Amo seu trabalho,parabéns!👏👏🇧🇷💕

  • @Jenny-un2hk
    @Jenny-un2hk Год назад

    Это здорово, прекрасный голос

  • @theusachad75
    @theusachad75 Год назад +2

    An amazing Catholic woman.

  • @richiegrey5377
    @richiegrey5377 Год назад +4

    I am I was like u 🫵🫵👩🏻🫡😉😉🫶🫶🫶🌹💐❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🥇🏆🍺🍻🍸🍸🍸🍾🍾🌈🌎👩🏻💪🤟👍👌🖖🫵🙏👩🏻🫡🫵❤️‍🔥

  • @theomariannevandenboom
    @theomariannevandenboom 11 месяцев назад

    SCHITTEREND

  • @MarleenStiller-yp8lo
    @MarleenStiller-yp8lo Год назад

    I don't

  • @richiegrey5377
    @richiegrey5377 Год назад +2

    Black hair 🙌🙌🖖🫡🇺🇸🗽🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶 please we love you very much ( I’m just another guy who don’t like changes we like your hair the way you used to be. It’s the change .. I want everything back that used to be that’s all just being a guy. I’m not to be mean.)

    • @Gkanary
      @Gkanary Год назад +1

      Again, seriously?

    • @3ld919
      @3ld919 Год назад +7

      With all due respect friend, I nor 99.9% of the people who have appreciated Ms. Merchant's music for decades and respect her for all the wonderful work she has done for both the world and individuals, care what you think of her hair. Worry about your own hair.

    • @Gkanary
      @Gkanary Год назад

      @@3ld919 Honestly, no disrespect meant, but I think something’s wrong with him. He’s left multiple comments that make no sense. He’s the one disrespecting our beautiful Natalie. You can’t go through life with blinders on @richiegrey5377. You’re behaving like a fool.

    • @susanplyler2469
      @susanplyler2469 Год назад +2

      You think you can't love the artistry and spirit of Natalie Merchant if her hair isn't black!!??? Utter cluelessness.

    • @Gkanary
      @Gkanary Год назад +1

      @@susanplyler2469 Like I said Susan. The guy’s a fool. He’s either a class A jerk or just that ignorant. I however sympathize with him. It must be quite difficult going through life like that. Obviously he’s an unhappy person but that in no way makes it appropriate to judge anyone like that. I’m almost sure that he’s also a very lonely person. I mean, who would want to spend any time with someone like that, right?!?

  • @latinguy67
    @latinguy67 10 месяцев назад +2

    Immeasurable talent. I love her voice and her works.

  • @richiegrey5377
    @richiegrey5377 Год назад +2

    Dye hair maybe black🫡😉😉😉🌹🫵🫵🫵(I just don’t like any changes just being a guy I like her black hair that’s why I’m used to say you’re mean to me because I like things back they used to be !)🗽🫡🌹🌹💐💐💐🫶🫶🫶🙌🙌🫵🫵🗽😉😉😉😉🖖🖖🖖👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻👩🏻😉😉😉😉😉😉😉🫵🫵🫵🫵🫶🫶🖖🫨🗽🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸🍸🥂🍾🫡🫡🫡👩🏻🫵💐💐🌹🌹

    • @Gkanary
      @Gkanary Год назад +2

      Seriously?

    • @richiegrey5377
      @richiegrey5377 Год назад

      @@Gkanary I know her she’ll be special of course oh, and I like her oh good

    • @portcullis5622
      @portcullis5622 Год назад +1

      @@richiegrey5377 Why?

  • @KyleFartboy
    @KyleFartboy Год назад

    "love will conquer all". Is there anything left to say? The U.S. needs more empathy. The music is amazing and just tears at your heartstrings.

  • @outtathyme5679
    @outtathyme5679 3 месяца назад

    We likely will really need courage starting this November. I hope we’re up to the challenge