RAYE, 070 Shake - Escapism. (Official Music Video)

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Published 2022-11-09
Debut album 'My 21st Century Blues' feat. 'Escapism', 'Hard Out Here' & 'The Thrill Is Gone' available now. Listen/Buy: raye.orcd.co/m21cb

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Written by: RAYE, Otis Dominique & Mikey Robbins
Creative Director: Mikey Robbins
Directed by: Otis Dominique & RAYE
Artist Management: Tia Ferguson

Production Company: Kode Media
Exec Producers: Danielle Wright & Nathan Killham

Producer: Andre Wooz
Line Producer: Liz Adeleye
Production Manager: Oscar Stewart
Production Assistant: Anita Okpongete
Production Assistant: Luke Philippou

DOP: Joe Douglas
Editor: Phoebe May @ FMLY CRTV
Colourist: Stef Colosi

1st AD: Akay Delano
2nd AD: Lucia Ritucci

1st AC: Jeff Vine
2nd AC: Tom Watson
Camera Trainee: Flynn Denderson
Steadicam Operator: Jay Gomez
DIT: Vanya Chulkova
Grip: Johnny Donne
Grip: Simon Ward

Gaffer: Dave Nye
Spark: Nathan Scott
Spark: Nic Britt

Art Director: Joe Munro
Art Assistant: Jake Garrett

Stylist: Lauren Groves
Hair Stylist: Alex Price
Make-Up Artist: Bea Sweet
SA MUA: Babyface

Choreographer: Paleta (CalmQuality)
Choreographer’s Assistant: Robia Milliner

Runner: Andrew Sin Yu Yat
Runner: Harry Tomlin
Runner: Lindsey Reilly
Runner: Aaliyah O’Sullivan
Runner Driver: Abu Dumbuya

Stunt Coordinator: Ian Kay
Medic: Elton Alexander

BTS Photographer: Shot By Nee

Post Producers: Ed Chambers, Amy Ramussen & Liz Adeleye

VFX: Ikki Dhesi

Special thanks to: One Stop Films, Shoot Blue & Pilot Lighting

A KODE PRODUCTION.

All Comments (21)
  • Lala Tv
    THE NUMBER OF TIMES I'VE LISTENED TO THIS SONG!! A MASTERIECE!!
  • katy joy
    why is this song actually so good? i love the tune, i love the lyrics, i love the sound, i love the vibe, i love the vocals, i love the instruments, i love the song.
  • Ozymandias
    This song hits so hard because it's so relatable.. the things we do to ourselves when we are in pain, how we give in so easily to our impulses, our weaknesses, falling, flailing, flirting with madness and self destructive behavior, burning bridges, going down in flames and perhaps subconsciously hoping that our antics will somehow catch a sympathetic eye, someone to pull us back from the brink.. thats what i get from this song. A masterpiece.

    1K likes.. wow thanks guys! Never thought what I wrote would reach so many people. Namaste😇
  • Juraj Bobka
    She DELIVERED vocals, lyrics, beat, visuals. It is now up to us to make it a HIT. It has so much potential
  • This song has it all: power, pain, energy, beat, you can actually feel her trying to get throw the night
  • Shmeepicus
    This feels like it came out in early 2010s/late 2000s and I am absolutely here for it. This song is a BANGER.
  • The way that this music video was put together was done with perfection:

    - The emotions and delivery of the artists
    - The music video and how it was directed
    - The dancers
    - The instrumental, the interlude, the way that the engineer mixed and mastered the song

    Really, well done. You should all be proud. This is art 👏🏾💯
  • James Hopkins
    This song is heart breaking. We've all felt this at some point in life. I'm going through it now. Wanting to numb the pain in some way just to not feel for a bit after someone hurts you. She resonates with her fans and gives us something to actually feel and not just dance to. And she told a story while doing it.
  • Maurin Aarts
    this doesnt just feel like a song, it feels like a movie.
  • star star
    Lyrics
    Sleazin' and teasin', I'm sittin' on him
    All of my diamonds are drippin' on him
    I met him at the bar, it was 12 or somethin'
    I ordered two more wines, 'cause tonight, I want him
    A little context if you care to listen
    I find myself in a shit position
    The man that I love sat me down last night
    And he told me that it's over, dumb decision
    And I don't wanna feel how my heart is rippin'
    In fact, I don't wanna feel, so I stick to sippin'
    And I'm out on the town with a simple mission
    In my little black dress, and this shit is sittin'
    Just a heart broke bitch, high heels, six inch
    In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne
    I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with
    In the back of the taxi, sniffin' cocaine
    Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex
    I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page
    Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar
    To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways
    'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night
    I don't wanna feel how I did last night
    Doctor, doctor, anything, please
    Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me, take this pain away
    You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel
    Toke this joint how I'm blowin' this steam
    Back to my ways like 2019
    Not 24 hours since my ex did dead it
    I got a new man on me, it's about to get sweaty
    Last night really was the cherry on the cake
    Been some dark days lately and I'm finding it crippling
    Excuse my state, I'm as high as your hopes
    That you'll make it to my bed, get me hot and sizzling
    If I take a step back to see the glass half full
    At least it's the Prada two-piece that I'm trippin' in
    And I'm already actin' like a dick, know what I mean?
    So you might as well stick it in
    Just a heart broke bitch, high heels, six inch
    In the back of the nightclub, sippin' champagne
    I don't trust any of these bitches I'm with
    In the back of the taxi, sniffin' cocaine
    Drunk calls, drunk texts, drunk tears, drunk sex
    I was lookin' for a man who was on the same page
    Now it's back to the intro, back to the bar
    To the Bentley, to the hotel, to my old ways
    'Cause I don't wanna feel how I did last night
    I don't wanna feel how I did last night
    Doctor, doctor, anything, please
    Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me, take this pain away
    You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel, mm (what?)
    'Cause I don't wanna feel like I felt last night
    I don't wanna feel like I felt last night
    Be 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, yeah
    Out of reach, out of touch, too numb, I don't feel no way
    Toast up, so what? Street small, but it go both ways
    So you'll run, yeah, but you'll never escape
    Sunset in the maze (you're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel)
    I don't wanna feel how I did last night
    I don't wanna feel how I did last night, oh
    Doctor, doctor, anything, please
    Doctor, doctor, have mercy on me
    You're asking me my symptoms, doctor, I don't wanna feel
    I don't wanna feel how I did last night
    I don't wanna feel how I did last night
    I don't wanna feel how I did last night
    Mm, lipstick smudged like modern art
    I don't know where the fuck I am or who's drivin' the fuckin' car
    Speedin' down the highway, sippin'
    Mixin' pills with the liquor 'cah fuck these feelings
    I left everyone I love on read (uh-huh)
    Spilling secrets to the stranger in my bed (uh-huh)
    I remember nothing, so there's nothing to regret (uh-huh)
    Other than this 4-4 kick drum poundin' in my head

    Thank me later
    But if you have come this far please leave a like 🤗
  • @king bob
    THIS SONG IS SO GOOD I SLEEP WITH THIS SONG IN MY HEADPHONES 😭😭😭😩😩
  • Edwing Wong
    Awesome talent. Music with a message. WOW isn't enough
  • Paris A.
    Such an amazing song. The lyrics, beat, singing it’s everything.
  • Momento Mori
    Finally a breakup song that doesn't sound like a revenge fantasy and actually feels realistic. The best part is that it's unique and actually good!

    That's why, when you become famous, keep doing what your doing. Don't feel as if you have to follow what is popular. You're the difference we need to save us from annoying, identical, terrible music that has infected the music industry. 😊
  • Jacky
    the lyrics are clear and they also make sense which is rare nowadays.. 10/10
  • Joan Colin
    High as your hopes. Let that sink in. Masterpiece
  • JugularX
    I cant get over this song. Im a 45 year old male, and whenever i hear the part where she sings "Doctor. I dont want to feeeeel" I get goosbumps, chills up and down and my eyes tear up in sadness. She sounds absolutely beautiful, suffering incredible pain and completely alone.