RAYE - Genesis | Lyric Walk-Through | Audio & Music Video Reaction 

This is not a single, it is an experience. Simply exquisite.

“i’ll dry in my eyes; the only thing darkness cannot coexist is the light” 😭😭😭 This is just so…..

This is the most nuanced song I’ve EVER heard Raye is honest about her demons while also acknowledging what the industry standards she participated in and resents. As she’s mixing the ingredients she’s got blonde hair playing the beauty standard and entertaining audiences while atrocious scenes happen behind her. She’s incredible because everything has a point. She’s trying her best to be authentic in a world that pressures people to give up.

When she references the NHS- they are our doctors and nurses and anyone who works in hospitals. The NHS are being underpaid by the government. They often strike because the government has treated them badly yet we needed them during Covid. And they out themselves at risk with not having proper PPE. So I think it's good she is drawing the worlds action to it.

Saw her live in Dublin and her vocals and stage presence were insane. Don’t think I have heard such a loud crowd before. I hope a Grammy is on the way for her.

Starts like ice cream man in 🛁 bathtub, also you can see references of escapism with black dress and smudged mascara when in the audience, she even mentions being at the nightclub 🍾..think... All connected ... She was visiting this video from the escapism video😮

This song is amazing. I was floored and cried the first time listening to it. It still brings tears to my eyes.

I love your reaction!! I cried, listening to Genesis for the first time. Genesis is a powerful masterpiece!! I love it so much!! The music video is everything!! I agree with RAYE that isn't a single, it's a piece of art!! I can't wait to see what the future brings!! OMG!!!

I didn't fathom she was talking about depression in the second part. Wow, just wow. She's not just a incredible vocalist, who keeps mixing so many different genres of music so seemingly. She's also a fucking amazing songwriter, that metaphor.... What a mastermind.

It makes me really happy that Genesis carries every part of what makes RAYE a fantastic singer and performer. The ballady-talk-singing at the beginning, the hiphop and gospel choir sound she loves and the jazz instrumental of her live perfomances. This song has it all. It's more than just career defining, this is self-defining and genre defying. The music video is a cherry on the top for her artistic expression. I really want her to see all the success in the world. 7 minutes of pure excellence.

THE SIGH ONCE THE SONG FINISHED LOLLL, a truly amazing roller coaster, she's such a legend

Raye is absolutely remarkable, I’ve been a huge fan for years now but her recent work solidifies why I loved her in the first place. When she became an independent artist, it quite literally controlled tides. I love seeing other people recognize her talent and growth, thank you for another beautiful reaction

jaws on the floor, all hair stand up, i almost passed out!

Cometh the hour cometh the woman! Raye is not only a phenomenal musician she’s also doing important work! Her lyrics are so timely & necessary especially in the UK where corporate forces of darkness have wreaked havoc on our political landscape & society. It’s time for change. We in the uk can feel it in the air. Our country desperately needs positive change. And Raye articulates this perfectly 👊🏼👍🏼 let there be light indeed!!

Ashlena actually excited about a mv?!! That alone speaks volumes about Raye's level of talent. Incredible song, lyrics, mv, reaction! Your passion for music is both enviable and inspirational, Ashlena! 🙌

Whew! Well, that was a ride! Stunning is the word that comes to mind. You said it, this "song" (is it just a song?) is amazing on so many levels. Musically it covers a wide range of genres, yet somehow never feels disjointed and always is great. Lyrically? Omg, she is next-level and is so up-front and honest about her own short-comings - you FEEL this song. Her vocals are again so diverse and simply spectacular in all of the styles she chooses to adopt. Then she hits you with the video, which (agreed) is crazy good and visually fits the songs ebbs & flows so well. This is definitely not radio friendly in length, but it has so much put into it, it's deserving of attention. Thanks again for this wonderful reaction, Ash.

GRAMMY PENDING🙂‍↕️ Loved ur reaction as always, lots of love from one of the naughty naughty kids xx

I saw Raye perform live 2 weeks ago in Luton. Absolutely stellar act. Best performance by a singer I've seen.

Talent finally winning

My girl got her revenge and just pulled a middle finger to the whole society !!! You must know that RAYE is in the music industry for 8+ years, but her label emprisonned her and gave her false hopes. That's why she was forced to only do EDM / dance featuring ( i.g : HEY NA NA EHHH, DON'T ACT LIKE U KNOW ME NA NA EH ). Therefore, she was never able to express herself and release her OWN album with HER proper name. So she fell into deep a depression and even took drugs since music is her whole world and it's like they put her a tape on her mouth. Also, a lot of people compare her with Amy Winehouse ( they share this jazzy vibe and they both did and quit the famous BRIT school ). Last year, her career took a turn, she left the abusive label and released her own album called my 21st Century Blues and SHE ATEE ( go listen to it, it's dope af), winning her 6 BRITs award in the same night. Her most famous song from this album is ofc Escapism ( Tiktok viral btw ) and actually in the MV of Genesis, there is a reference to it : when she looks at herself in the crowd with the spilling mascara, it's the same outfit and makeup than in the Escapism MV, and she even says " Still just a heart-broke bitch. But I traded the back of the nightclub, I did, for the bathroom floor" in reference of the lyrics of Escapism " Just a heartbroke bitch high heels six inch in the back of the nightclub sippin' champagne ". That's one of my top artist for a long time, I discovered her with the song " Natalie Don't " which is incredible, she deserved to be recognized. If you want to react to more RAYE, I recommend you to listen to "Natalie Don't ", and the concert in the Albert Hall " Oscar Winning Tears " ( her vocals are top tier ) Thanks for your video

Dudeess in Canada, please keep pushing good stuff in my general direction. This is AWESOME.

I discovered her yesterday randomly by RU-vid recommendation ( Genesis) and i became a huge fan right I listened to her "like i know her 10 years ago"

This song is a complete journey in one experience. Fantastic stuff.

So beautiful, Raye ATE Also can't wait for your reaction to Aurora's new album, loved it

I’ve been waiting for this reaction! Because you love Raye so much, and appreciate what she’s doing… the talent this woman has… she is still so slept on really. I can’t call this a song- it feels so much more than that… but it’s just everything I feel Raye is as a person

Genesis - released on the 7th, 7 minutes long, 7 days to make the world. I watched a concert with Raye just in her underwear, very embarrassed , but saying every time anyone listens to her songs she feels naked like she was on stage. The respect I have for her as a writer (and obviously a singer) but a raw writer is mindblowing. I love your reviews x

Thank so much for reacting to this masterpiece, the MV and going through this deep lyrics. ❤ Shoutout for RAYE!

Can’t WAIT to see her in August!!!!! That was soooo amazing!!!!

This was just beautiful through and through

She’s phenomenalll! I love how she takes her artistry seriously and see how she views her music and her team as artists were before social media and having big checks! A great message and while banging a tune. Maybe one day I’ll get a Raye x Noname collab

Yas she did it She said that until the last minute she introduced the chorus from BRITs

Absolutely INCREDIBLE, raye is such a treasure 🤩 forever mourning that I missed the vinyl announcement, it is gorgeoussss

Here to just say that raye is an icon and im so excited to see where she goes as an artist. 21st Century is still on my everyday rotation of music✨ the vinyl was goneee so fastt. Congrats on securing one! Excited for the unboxing💥

Hi Ashlena, have you seen Aurora performing one of her new songs( The Echo Of My Shadow ) LIVE on @ Paris Showcase. You WILL love her yet again 😊❤

She performed the chorus of Genesis during her Brits performance.

She's literally one kind of musician

Going to watch her live in end of July, never thought I am gonna get so hyped by searching for her name 2 months ago. I mean I saved already 2 of her songs, but the whole hyped didn't catch me before and now I fully understand. Shes maybe the most talented singer of our generation.

Check out her sister’s album Cerebrum - it’s so good!

You’re so great! ❤

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Hey ashlena!! Loved the reaction and wanted to ask , do you know there’s a new Aroura album ?🥰

Ya.

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React MV Miles On It by Marshmello & Kane Brown

Please react to the new album form AURORA “What happened to the heart!”

PLEASE react to the new AURORA's album. What Happened to The Heart!! its so different from anything, SO GOOD! Starvation is the banger of the year

Are you really listening to the lyrics thoo??

Raye has good vocals but I'm liking only about 20% of her songs.

Don't you just hate it when artists get a couple of hits to their name then just coast on their success churning out bland formulaic filler that frankly anyone with five minutes to spare could have written, which they then literally phone in on their phones cos they can't be bothered to do any better?