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Escapism. by Raye

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Raye

Escapism.

Release date: 3rd February 2023

From My 21st Century Blues
Track 5
4:32
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Dork marked its colossal TikTok success as the moment a legion of listeners finally recognised RAYE's talents, the fanfare ushering in 'My 21st Century Blues'. From a Dork four-star album.

"Escapism." is a single by Raye, from the album My 21st Century Blues, released 3rd February 2023. The track is 4:32 long. It's filed under Pop. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 20 articles about Raye.

About the Artist

Raye

Raye

Lyrics

Escapism.

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

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Track details

From My 21st Century Blues

4:322023Single
Listen
Album
My 21st Century Blues
My 21st Century Blues
Raye
3rd February 2023
Track number
5
Release year
2023
  1. 1Introduction.
    0:58
  2. 2Oscar Winning Tears.
    3:04
  3. 3Hard Out Here.
    3:11
  4. 4Black Mascara.
    4:00

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  • 5Escapism.
    4:32
  • 6Mary Jane.
    3:52
  • 7The Thrill Is Gone.
    3:19
  • 8Ice Cream Man.
    4:09
  • 9Flip A Switch.
    3:21
  • 10Body Dysmorphia.
    2:33
  • 11Environmental Anxiety.
    3:14
  • 12Five Star Hotels. (feat. Mahalia)
    3:24
  • 13Worth It.
    4:07
  • 14Buss It Down.
    2:37
  • 15Fin.
    0:31
  • —Fin. [My 21st Century Blues]
  • —Five Star Hotels.
  • —Worth It.
    4:07
  • —Oscar Winning Tears.
    3:04
  • —Hard Out Here.
    3:11
  • —Ice Cream Man.
    4:09
  • —Flip A Switch.
    3:21
  • —Black Mascara.
    4:00
  • —Body Dysmorphia.
    2:33
  • —The Thrill Is Gone.
    3:19
  • —Buss It Down.
    2:37
  • —Mary Jane.
    3:52
  • —Environmental Anxiety.
    3:14
  • —Introduction.
    0:58
  • —Five Star Hotels. (feat. Mahalia)
    3:24
  • —Fin.
    0:31
  • Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    070 Shake, Mike Sabath, RAYE
    Producer
    Mike Sabath
    Engineer
    Adam Krevlin, Mike Sabath
    Drums
    Mike Sabath
    Assistant Engineer
    Chad Gordon, Katie Harvey
    Cello
    Jacob Braun
    Mastering Engineer
    Dale Becker
    Mellotron
    Mike Sabath
    Mixing Engineer
    Jon Castelli, Joshua Deguzman
    Strings Arranger
    Mike Sabath
    Synthesizer
    Mike Sabath
    Video 1st Assistant Director
    Akay Delano
    Video 2nd Assistant Director
    Lucia Ritucci
    Video Art Department
    Jake Garrett
    Video Art Director
    Joe Munro
    Video Camera Crew
    Flynn Denderson
    Video Choreographer
    Paleta (CalmQuality), Robia Milliner
    Video Clapper Loader
    Tom Watson (Video Editor)
    Video Colorist
    Stef Colosi
    Video Digital Imaging Technician
    Vanya Chulkova
    Video Director
    Mikey Robbins, Otis Dominique, RAYE
    Video Director Of Photography
    Joe Douglas
    Video Editor
    FMLY CRTV, Phoebe May
    Video Electrician
    Nathan Scott, Nic Britt
    Video Executive Producer
    Danielle Wright, Nathan Killham
    Video Focus Puller
    Jeff Vine
    Video Gaffer
    Dave Nye
    Video Grip
    Johnny Dunne, Simon Ward
    Video Hair Stylist
    Alex Price
    Video Line Producer
    Liz Adeleye
    Video Makeup Artist
    Babyface (Make-up), Bea Sweet
    Video Post-Production Department
    Amy Ramussen, Ed Chambers, Liz Adeleye
    Video Producer
    Andre Wooz
    Video Production Assistant
    Aaliyah O’Sullivan, Abu Dumbuya, Andrew Sin Yu Yat, Anita Okpongete, Harry Tomlin, Lindsey Reilly, Luke Philippou
    Video Production Company
    Kode Media
    Video Production Supervisor
    Oscar Stewart
    Video Set Medic
    Elton Alexander
    Video Set Photographer
    Shot By Nee
    Video Steadicam Operator
    Jay Gomez
    Video Stunt Coordinator
    Ian Kay
    Video VFX Artist
    Ikki Dhesi
    Video Wardrobe Stylist
    Lauren Groves
    Violin
    PJ Cartwright
    Vocal Engineer
    Jenna Felsenthal
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