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The official music video for "The Beginning" by Magdalena Bay, taken from the album Mercurial World on Luminelle Recordings. Uploaded by Magdalena Bay, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered Magdalena Bay 12 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. If you like Magdalena Bay, scroll for similar artists below.

The Song

Mercurial World

From the album Mercurial World

Label: Luminelle Recordings
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Magdalena Bay have shared two new tracks, 'Unoriginal' and 'Black-Eyed Susan Climb'
The duo's European tour kicks off in Birmingham on February 2nd.
31 Oct 2025
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8 October 2021

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Lyrics

Magdalena Bay — The Beginning

He was a lonely cynic

No hero nor a villain inside

Until he had a vision

She had golden eyes and spoke her mind

Now easy livin', it sets you free

You'll rediscover simplicity

His cynicism gave way to be

Raindrops in every color

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Played live

“The Beginning” was last played on 23 April 2026 at Elliott Hall of Music, West Lafayette.

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Magdalena Bay have revealed two new tracks, 'Human Happens' and 'Paint Me a Picture'

Their tour includes a stop at London's O2 Academy Brixton.

17 Oct 2025

Magdalena Bay have unveiled their new double-single, 'Second Sleep' and 'Star Eyes'

Magdalena Bay have unveiled their new double-single, 'Second Sleep' and 'Star Eyes'

Their North American tour features two sold-out nights in Los Angeles.

28 Sept 2025

Magdalena Bay have confirmed a 2026 UK and European tour, including a Brixton Academy show

Magdalena Bay have confirmed a 2026 UK and European tour, including a Brixton Academy show

Alt-pop duo Magdalena Bay will embark on a major UK and European tour in February 2026, headlining venues across 16 cities.

14 Jul 2025

Magdalena Bay add 2025 North American tour dates for 'Imaginal Disk'

Magdalena Bay add 2025 North American tour dates for 'Imaginal Disk'

The duo are also set to appear at several European festivals over the summer.

12 Feb 2025

Grimes has remixed Magdalena Bay's 'Image'

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The remix arrives ahead of the duo's TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week.

29 Oct 2024

Magdalena Bay explore themes of artificial intelligence and self-hatred with their new track 'Tunnel Vision'

Magdalena Bay explore themes of artificial intelligence and self-hatred with their new track 'Tunnel Vision'

The track is from upcoming album 'Imaginal Disk'

31 Jul 2024

Magdalena Bay have unveiled details of their second album, 'Imaginal Disk'

Magdalena Bay have unveiled details of their second album, 'Imaginal Disk'

The album is set for release on 23rd August.

10 Jul 2024

Magdalena Bay's new video for 'Death & Romance' is out of this world

Magdalena Bay's new video for 'Death & Romance' is out of this world

The single is their first for Mom+Pop.

18 Jun 2024

Magdalena Bay have shared a new single that's sort of about being ditched by your alien, UFO-driving boyfriend, 'Death & Romance'

Magdalena Bay have shared a new single that's sort of about being ditched by your alien, UFO-driving boyfriend, 'Death & Romance'

They've also confirmed a new tour.

28 May 2024

Magdalena Bay have shared a new single, 'All You Do'

Magdalena Bay have shared a new single, 'All You Do'

The track is taken from the forthcoming deluxe edition of their 2021 debut album 'Mercurial World'.

24 Aug 2022

Magdalena Bay have announced a deluxe version of their debut album 'Mercurial World'

Magdalena Bay have announced a deluxe version of their debut album 'Mercurial World'

Set to arrive on 23rd September, they're previewing the release with Danny L Harle's remix of 'Chaeri' - the original lead single of the record.

21 Jul 2022

Produced byMagdalena Bay

Written byMatthew Lewin, Mica Tenenbaum

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