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"Escapism" is a song by British singer-songwriter Raye featuring American rapper 070 Shake. It was released independently on 12 October 2022 as the third single from the album as a double A-side with "The Thrill Is Gone", and appears on her debut album My 21st Century Blues (2023).[4][5] It was co-written by Raye, 070 Shake and Mike Sabath, with Sabath handling production. "Escapism" is an uptempo R&B, electropop and hip hop song with lyrics speaking of escaping from reality and dealing with heartbreak.
Raye Escapism Lyrics
The song depicts Raye in a post-breakup spree of unhealthy coping mechanisms, engaging in hookups, drugs, and alcohol.[7] Raye explained that the song is about escaping from reality and dealing with heartbreak.[6][8] In an interview with Clash, Raye revealed that she wrote the song in a log cabin in Utah: "Me and a friend hired a car, and drove up there, in the middle of winter, through the snow and everything! 'Escapism' is a story about running away from everything as fast as you can. The lyrics are about just leaving everyone on read, and going out on your own. It came from a messy time, but as humans, we just have to keep surviving!"[9]
A music video for the song was released on 9 November 2022,[7] directed by Raye and Otis Dominique. It reflects the song's lyrics, with Raye turning to "partying, drinking and drugs to escape her emotions and numb her feelings" after breaking up with her boyfriend. The video makes use of point-of-view cameras.[7] In an interview with Shots, Raye mentioned "we worked really hard to create an honest depiction of where I was at that time in my life. It was fun and wild. We shot it over a couple of days and wore point-of-view cameras during a wild night out at many different clubs. I pushed myself outside of my comfort zone and I ran 150 meters in 5-inch heels. We really took it there!"[15]
lyrics:Sleazin' and teasin', I'm sittin' on himAll of my diamonds are drippin' on himI met him at the bar, it was twelve or somethin'I ordered two more wines, 'cause tonight I want himA little context if you care to listenI find myself in this shit positionThe man that I love sat me down last nightAnd he told me that it's over, dumb decisionAnd I don't wanna feel how my heart is rippin'Fact, I don't wanna feel, so I stick to sippin'And I'm out on the town with a simple missionIn my little black dress and this shit is sittin'Just a heart broke bitchHigh heels six inchIn the back of the nightclub, sipping champagneI don't trust any of these bitches I'm withIn the back of the taxi sniffing cocaineDrunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sexI was looking for a man who's on the same pageNow it's back to the intro, back to the barTo the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last nightI don't wanna feel how I did last nightDoctor, doctor, anything, pleaseDoctor, doctor, have mercy on meTake this pain awayYou're asking me my symptoms, doctorI don't wanna feelTook this joint how I'm blowing this steamBack to my ways like 2019Not 24 hours since my ex did dead itI got a new man on me, it's about to get sweatyLast night really was the cherry on the cakeBeen some dark days lately and I'm findin' it cripplin'Excuse my stateI'm as high as your hopes that you'll make it on my bedGet me hot and sizzlin'If I take a step back to see the glass half fullAt least it's the Prada two-piece that I'm trippin' inAnd I'm already actin' like a dickKnow what I mean?So you might as well stick it inJust a heart broke bitchHigh heels six inchIn the back of the nightclub, sipping champagneI don't trust any of these bitches I'm withIn the back of the taxi sniffing cocaineDrunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sexI was looking for a man who's on the same pageNow it's back to the intro, back to the barTo the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last nightI don't wanna feel how I did last nightDoctor, doctor, anything, pleaseDoctor, doctor, have mercy on meTake this pain awayYou're asking me my symptoms, doctorI don't wanna feel (What?)'Cause I don't wanna feel like I felt last nightI don't wanna feel like I felt last nightBe at peace with the things you can't change (Last night)I'll be naked when I leave and I was naked when I came, yeahOut of reach, out of touch, too numb, I don't feel no wayToast up, so what, street small but it go both waysSo, you'll run, but you'll never escapeSunset in the maze(You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel)I don't wanna feel how I did last nightI don't wanna feel how I did last night, ohDoctor, doctor, anything, pleaseDoctor, doctor, have mercy on meYou're asking me my symptoms, doctorI don't wanna feelI don't wanna feel how I did last nightI don't wanna feel how I did last nightI don't, I don't- how I did last nightMhmm lipstick smudged like modern artI don't know where the fuck I amOr who's driving the fucking carSpeeding down the highway sippin'Mixing pills with the liquor'Cause fuck these feelingsI left everyone I love on read (Uh-uh)Spilling secrets to the stranger in my bed (Uh-uh)I remember nothing so there's nothing to regret (Uh-uh)
Following her departure from her record label, Raye released 'Escapism' featuring 070 Shake independently in October 2022. The song went viral on TikTok and catapulted up the charts across the world. She told Clash the song "is a story about running away from everything as fast as you can. The lyrics are about just leaving everyone on read, and going out on your own. It came from a messy time, but as humans, we just have to keep surviving!"
Yes! Raye's official Instagram handle is @raye. The singer is very active on Instagram and frequently shares behind the scenes snaps of her in the studio, on tour and on photoshoots. Expect plenty of celebrity appearances, colourful outfits and music teasers.
Directed by the singer, along with writer and filmmaker Otis Dominique, the powerful clip brings the tracks painful and jarring lyrics to life, as RAYE recounts the dark details of a brutal break-up that left her spiralling into a hedonistic, and self-destructive way of life as a way to mask the inner torment eating away at her soul having been cast aside by a former lover. 041b061a72