I don't think this song is about being in love with a narcissist, despite how presently fashionable that label is. In the lyric, "Poor Narcissus" is a reference to the speaker themselves. The speaker is comparing their own experience of being convinced that they were their lover's reflection to the Greek myth of Narcissus. In the Greek myth of Narcissus, Narcissus is a beautiful youth who becomes infatuated with his own reflection in a pool of water and falls in love with it. He is unable to tear himself away from his own image and eventually wastes away and dies by the pool. So, in the lyric, the speaker is likening their own experience of being deeply infatuated and obsessed with their lover to the story of Narcissus, who was consumed by his own self-love and reflection. It's incredibly poignant and powerful when set in the correct context.
I can relate to this song. If you've ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you understand these lyrics, and how you can lose yourself in loving that person. I did finally get out...🙏🏻
At last new music from Natalie. Got the new album today (14/4/23) . How the years pass . Been a fan of Natalie's Music since the first 10,000 Maniacs Peel session in the early 1980's.
For 40 years, this is the voice that has captured my thoughts and feelings, inspired me, impressed me. I can remember walking my baby daughter to sleep in my arms, listening to Natalie's songs. It's such a blessing to hear that voice singing new songs again.
Seeing you in Glasgow this year was a dream come true. I have never cried so much at true beauty at a gig and I have been to hundreds of gigs but you were my pinacle that I had never seen and it truly as the pinacle of gigs for me. My husband had only ever heard me listening to you in the background and he was so blown away and moved and said it was likely the most beautiful emotional gig he had ever been too. You could hear a pin drop while you sang people would applaud and then just silence waiting for you this living angelic voice dancing on stage like you might take off with wings. I was the one who had the ladybird land on my cassette of yours before we came to the gig and shared it on your fb page. And you sang ladybird that night it was so magical. Bless you Natalie. At 10 years old I sang in public for the first time at my schools talent show singing "These are days" I was terrified but so empowered by your words and the admiration I had for you. I wanted to be you but I found me eventually. Still singing your songs loudly but in my tiny Scottish house from NJ to Scotland you have been with me through my lifetime. Thank you for your words, voice, and music.
Natalie, I haven't heard anything from you since the CD era in the 90s! Reading the comments,I didn't even know you were putting material out. Me and my ex wife did HORDE fest with you, you were my daughter's first concert. I think you might have some production sabotage going on. You're in the ideal era to blow back up! Still still a vocal angel and a miracle ❤. I missed you. Hope to see you at Blossom music center in North East Ohio! If it happens I'm getting 8 tickets!! My family is a lot bigger since HORDE fest! Still not a grandpa YET...but hopefully I'll be taking the grandbabies to see you soon!! 🙂 ...with love and patience and with faith!!! 🌹🌹
I've been with one for over 30 years, I have cancer, I'm very depressed & broken & I'm finally leaving soon but God I'm so scared. How did you do it & although I don't know you, I'm so proud of you.
Listening to any new music is like seeing an old friend that I have not seen in years and picking right up where we left off. "What's the Matter Here" in 1990 was my first encounter. And Tigerlily is still in my "Fav 5".
I don't think this song is about being in love with a narcissist, despite how presently fashionable that label is.
In the lyric, "Poor Narcissus" is a reference to the speaker themselves. The speaker is comparing their own experience of being convinced that they were their lover's reflection to the Greek myth of Narcissus.
In the Greek myth of Narcissus, Narcissus is a beautiful youth who becomes infatuated with his own reflection in a pool of water and falls in love with it. He is unable to tear himself away from his own image and eventually wastes away and dies by the pool.
So, in the lyric, the speaker is likening their own experience of being deeply infatuated and obsessed with their lover to the story of Narcissus, who was consumed by his own self-love and reflection.
It's incredibly poignant and powerful when set in the correct context.
❤yessss
I can relate to this song. If you've ever been in a relationship with a narcissist, you understand these lyrics, and how you can lose yourself in loving that person. I did finally get out...🙏🏻
I’m glad you were able to get out. ❤️
I'm glad you "took yourself home". Love and light to you!
I hate narcissists. They’re a dime a dozen. So I’m glad I’m single. Also I’m very happy for you.
I thought I lost the love of my life, but then i looked into a pond and fell in love all over again
Oh, Natalie what a journey it’s been with you! From Trouble Me to 2014 and everything in between. Brilliant lyricist and vocals.
My mother Jane was so elegant!
What to do?
Right!
🎥🎥🎥❤
I miss mother so much!
She was so elegant!
I am totally lost for words!
🎥🎥🎥🎥🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯💯💯
Natalie makes me proud to be a human being
"Myself, I long for Love and Light but must it come so Cruel, and oh so Bright..."
L. Cohen.
The line, “Poor Narcissus aching for the perfect love,” made me cry. Encapsulated how many of us feel and maybe even deeply representative of myself.
I cry through the whole song!
Natalie is so elegant!
Indeed!
❤❤❤❤
Just sayin’
🎥🎥🎥
At last new music from Natalie. Got the new album today (14/4/23) .
How the years pass . Been a fan of Natalie's Music since the first 10,000 Maniacs Peel session in the early 1980's.
The most beautiful piece of music and lyric perhaps in my lifetime
For 40 years, this is the voice that has captured my thoughts and feelings, inspired me, impressed me. I can remember walking my baby daughter to sleep in my arms, listening to Natalie's songs. It's such a blessing to hear that voice singing new songs again.
Soooo amazingly beautiful Natalie ❤️🔥 🎵 ❤️🔥
Seeing you in Glasgow this year was a dream come true. I have never cried so much at true beauty at a gig and I have been to hundreds of gigs but you were my pinacle that I had never seen and it truly as the pinacle of gigs for me. My husband had only ever heard me listening to you in the background and he was so blown away and moved and said it was likely the most beautiful emotional gig he had ever been too. You could hear a pin drop while you sang people would applaud and then just silence waiting for you this living angelic voice dancing on stage like you might take off with wings.
I was the one who had the ladybird land on my cassette of yours before we came to the gig and shared it on your fb page. And you sang ladybird that night it was so magical. Bless you Natalie. At 10 years old I sang in public for the first time at my schools talent show singing "These are days" I was terrified but so empowered by your words and the admiration I had for you. I wanted to be you but I found me eventually. Still singing your songs loudly but in my tiny Scottish house from NJ to Scotland you have been with me through my lifetime. Thank you for your words, voice, and music.
She has such of amazing Voice❤.
10,000 Maniacs
Natalie Merchant
♥️💯♥️♥️
Natalie, I haven't heard anything from you since the CD era in the 90s! Reading the comments,I didn't even know you were putting material out. Me and my ex wife did HORDE fest with you, you were my daughter's first concert. I think you might have some production sabotage going on. You're in the ideal era to blow back up!
Still still a vocal angel and a miracle ❤. I missed you. Hope to see you at Blossom music center in North East Ohio! If it happens I'm getting 8 tickets!! My family is a lot bigger since HORDE fest! Still not a grandpa YET...but hopefully I'll be taking the grandbabies to see you soon!! 🙂
...with love and patience and with faith!!! 🌹🌹
Amo tu voz Natalie. Tú música es parte de la banda sonora de mi vida ♥️ Cariños desde Uruguay 🇺🇾
ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKING
Beautiful...
Yes very much as said in the bible speaking of the niece of Tamar daughter of Absalom
I escaped a marriage with a narcissist 5 years ago. I am finally healing. It truly broke my heart. Thank you for this song. ❤🙏
Lots of love and power in your journey x
@@lisasafiullah8774 thank you. That’s very kind of you.
It's been over for a decade and I'm not sure if I'll ever be over the trauma and heartbreak left in the wake of my narcissist.
@@tracyloudenclos877 I’m so sorry. I hope you’re doing ok today and that you find healing and happiness on your journey. ❤️
I've been with one for over 30 years, I have cancer, I'm very depressed & broken & I'm finally leaving soon but God I'm so scared. How did you do it & although I don't know you, I'm so proud of you.
I'm sooooo happy, you release a new album. Hope to see you sooe live on stage
Blows me away, so incredibly beautiful Natalie !❤
Made me cry, Natalie, there's a clown in my eye...
Thank you for your LOVE of Music. I love how it feeds my soul like only music can....
Amazing artist, singer, songwriter, musician, beautiful womanly woman. Old man here learning about life.🙌🙌❤️
If you have ever loved and alcoholic you will understand this so well
I'm excited to see Natalie live for the first time in September!
Absolute legend!!
❤️Genius❤️
Incredible
So beautiful x thank you
this.album.is.perfect.
Sooo good ❤❤❤
poetry
SO looking forward to her gig in November!
how was it?
@marcyfan-tz4wj amazing, like it always is
@@greatleapforwards i've been trying to see her since 1987..she did play somewhere close to me last year but i couldn't go!
Beautiful melody and poignant lyrics.
Loving this one off the new album!
Great
so dreamy
WELCOME BACK NATALIE !! -- LOVE X 1,000,000
So LOVE you❤
loving yourself and being IN love with yourself. A slight difference.
Listening to any new music is like seeing an old friend that I have not seen in years and picking right up where we left off. "What's the Matter Here" in 1990 was my first encounter. And Tigerlily is still in my "Fav 5".
Love your voice, this lyrics, the music. Everything of this masterpiece❤
Absolutely beautiful ❤
Beautiful Natalie. Just wonderful.
Just beautiful.
I HAVE BEEN IN LOVE WITH YOU FOR 40 YEARS.... WEIRD, AS I HAVE NEVER MET YOU. : )
Fantastic as always.
hey Natalie !! I love u !! 💞💕❤ these are days
Beautiful ❤🔥
love this so much!❤️
Powerful words. Thank you.
Amazing songwriting, powerful voice, absolutely beautiful Natalie. ❤
Wow Natalie. This is amazing 🎻💕
Apparently you were never entertained by Vegas!
No!!!
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Joan of Arc was the perfect icon for her new album.
Beautiful
10/10
Obrigado lindo
::: unlocking the gate :: octopus and motherland :: painting the fourth wall :: mercante di sussurri :: tutti con tre furie :::
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I have been actually diagnosed as a narcissist with a lot of anxiety.. makes no sense to me but the way u make me feel is at piece 🧩💞
Just this it's a flower . She does soothe the heart ❤️
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