Catherine Bush, professionally known as Kate Bush, is an English singer, so… Read Full Bio ↴Catherine Bush, professionally known as Kate Bush, is an English singer, songwriter, musician, dancer and record producer. In 1978, aged 19, she topped the UK Singles Chart for four weeks with her debut single "Wuthering Heights", becoming the first female artist to achieve a UK number one with a self-written song. Bush has since released 25 UK Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits "The Man with the Child in His Eyes", "Babooshka", "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)", "Don't Give Up" (a duet with Peter Gabriel) and "King of the Mountain". All 10 of her studio albums reached the UK Top 10, including the UK number one albums Never for Ever (1980), Hounds of Love (1985) and the compilation The Whole Story (1986). She was the first British solo female artist to top the UK album charts and the first female artist to enter the album chart at number one.

Bush began writing songs at 11. She was signed to EMI Records after Pink Floyd guitarist David Gilmour helped produce a demo tape. Her debut album, The Kick Inside, was released in 1978. Bush slowly gained artistic independence in album production and has produced all her studio albums since The Dreaming (1982). She took a hiatus between her seventh and eighth albums, The Red Shoes (1993) and Aerial (2005). Bush drew attention again in 2014 with her concert residency Before the Dawn, her first show since 1979's The Tour of Life.

The TV series "Stranger Things" used Bush's "Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)" in Season 4. As a result of the resurgence of interest, in 2022 the song reached #1 on the UK charts, 37 years after its initial release, and generated 100s of millions of streams.

Bush's eclectic and experimental musical style, unconventional lyrics, performances, and literary themes have influenced a diverse range of artists. She has been nominated for 13 British Phonographic Industry accolades, winning for Best British Female Artist in 1987, and has been nominated for three Grammy Awards. In 2002, Bush was recognized with an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. Bush was appointed a CBE in the 2013 New Year Honours for services to music. She was nominated three times for induction in the 2018, 2021, and 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Lily
Kate Bush Lyrics

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Oh thou, who givest sustenance to the universe
From whom all things proceed
To whom all things return
Unveil to us the face of the true spiritual sun
Hidden by a disk of golden light
That we may know the truth
And do our whole duty
As we journey to thy sacred feet

Well I said
"Lily, Oh Lily I don't feel safe
I feel that life has blown a great big hole through me"
And she said
"Child, you must protect yourself
I'll show you how with fire"

Gabriel before me
Raphael behind me
Michael to my right
Uriel on my left side
In the circle of fire

I said
"Lily, Oh Lily I'm so afraid
I fear I am walking in the Veil of Darkness"
And she said
"Child, take what I say
With a pinch of salt
And protect yourself with fire"

Gabriel before me
Raphael behind me
Michael to my right

Uriel on my left side
In the circle of fire

Overall Meaning

The song "Lily" by Kate Bush features two distinct parts. The first part is a prayer to the divine, with Bush asking for guidance and protection on her journey towards the sacred feet of the divine. She calls upon the creator who sustains the universe and from whom all things come and go. She seeks the truth and wishes to do her whole duty. The lyrics in this part of the song reveal a spiritual and introspective side of Bush, who is seeking some kind of enlightenment or higher purpose.

The second part of the song features a conversation between Bush and a character called Lily. The conversation reveals that Bush is feeling unsafe and scared of the darkness that surrounds her. Lily advises Bush to protect herself with fire and to take what she says with a pinch of salt. In this part of the song, Lily is portrayed as a wise and supportive figure who can help Bush overcome her fears.

The song "Lily" is a beautiful and powerful piece of music that explores themes of spirituality, protection, and guidance. It features Bush's distinctive voice, haunting melody, and intricate instrumentals. The song has been interpreted in many different ways, with some fans suggesting that it is about Kate Bush's personal struggles and others seeing it as a commentary on wider social or political issues.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh thou, who givest sustenance to the universe
Addressing the divine entity who provides life to everything

From whom all things proceed
Acknowledging that everything originates from this divine entity

To whom all things return
Recognizing that everything eventually goes back to this divine entity

Unveil to us the face of the true spiritual sun
Asking the divine entity to reveal the truth about spirituality

Hidden by a disk of golden light
Describing the truth as obscured but shining through brightly

That we may know the truth
Expressing the hope to understand the nature of spirituality

And do our whole duty
Highlighting the importance of fulfilling one's purpose

As we journey to thy sacred feet
Describing a spiritual journey towards the divine entity

Well I said
Narrating a conversation

"Lily, Oh Lily I don't feel safe
Expressing a feeling of insecurity and vulnerability

I feel that life has blown a great big hole through me"
Feeling that life has caused significant damage to one's self

And she said
Continuing the conversation

"Child, you must protect yourself
Advising to take precautions against harm

I'll show you how with fire"
Offering a method to defend oneself

Gabriel before me
Invoking the archangel Gabriel for protection

Raphael behind me
Invoking the archangel Raphael for protection

Michael to my right
Invoking the archangel Michael for protection

Uriel on my left side
Invoking the archangel Uriel for protection

In the circle of fire
Creating a protective barrier of fire and invoking divine beings to defend from harm

I said
Continuing the conversation

"Lily, Oh Lily I'm so afraid
Expressing fear

I fear I am walking in the Veil of Darkness"
Feeling lost and trapped in a dark place

And she said
Responding to the fear

"Child, take what I say
Advising to pay attention and consider the following guidance

With a pinch of salt
To consider it skeptically and apply judgment

And protect yourself with fire"
Repeating the advice to use fire as a form of protection

Gabriel before me
Invoking the archangel Gabriel again for protection

Raphael behind me
Invoking the archangel Raphael again for protection

Michael to my right
Invoking the archangel Michael again for protection

Uriel on my left side
Invoking the archangel Uriel again for protection

In the circle of fire
Repeating the creation of a protective barrier of fire and invoking divine beings to defend from harm

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KATE BUSH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@elisallanos4116

7y↑42

Oh thou, who givest sustenance to the universe
From whom all things proceed
To whom all things return
Unveil to us the face of the true spiritual sun
Hidden by a disc of golden light
That we may know the truth
And do our whole duty
As we journey to thy sacred feet

Well I said
"Lily, Oh Lily I don't feel safe
I feel that life has blown a great big hole
Through me"
And she said
"Child, you must protect yourself
I'll show you how with fire"

Gabriel before me
Raphael behind me
Michael to my right
Uriel on my left side
In the circle of fire

I said
"Lily, Oh Lily I'm so afraid
I fear I am walking in the Veil of Darkness"
And she said
"Child, take what I say
With a pinch of salt
And protect yourself with fire"

Gabriel before me
Raphael behind me
Michael to my right
Uriel on my left side
In the circle of fire

All comments from YouTube:

@georgeorr1042

10y↑158

Everytime she belts out "I'll show you how with FIRE!" - I get chills. What a talent.

@mel646

9y↑7

yay I'm not alone

@curiositypiqued6573

George Orr she's talking about SHC - spontaneous human combustion 😰😰🔥🔥😰😰

@diamonddog257

4y↑3

Fire is the South, this is just a Witchcraft ritual.
With the Watchtowers.

@grumpypandy8123

4y↑6

I love it!!! I blast this song so loud my family gets annoyed lol

@jayts81

3y↑3

The best. She’s transcendent

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@gianilira

9y↑189

I love how cult and avant garde Kate's videos were. Her lyrics are far more than poetic. No words can describe the love I have fro this woman and what she does. Her face needs to be printed next to the word "art" in the dictionary!!!

@purplebutterfly360

2y↑2

I just discovered her today. Wow!

@Dermacrosis

8y↑173

She has to be the only artist who can sing about Pi and laundry and have us love her for it. What a Goddess.

@Dermacrosis

7y↑7

Cracka Dawn
That is P.I.E, and it no longer exists, hasn't since the early 80s.

The song Pi is a completely different thing as it is about the mathematical constant:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pi

@dawnhasbroken6304

7y↑2

***** I hope so. But yeah, that pi thing went under ground and they use that symbol as an " insider knowing" type thing. I've never listened to Kate Bush before. Very talented. I don't want to makes false claims so I will stand corrected and enjoy being wrong because I'm sick of only hearing how bad celebrities are. I hope she is able to stay away from all things Hollywood if she hasn't been tainted yet. That's a rare gem. Thank you -- ✌

@Dermacrosis

7y↑8

Cracka Dawn
If there is one person who would be against child rape it is Kate Bush.

PIE as it was in the 80s disbanded, there are obviously other groups in a similar way existing today sadly.

Them using the symbol is not the symbols fault. The swastika is actually a a positive symbol but look at how it has been corrupted and stained with blood because of some vile and evil excuses for human beings.

She has been around since the late 70s, when I became a fan at the age of 4, believe me she is not "hollywood" nor tainted.

@selmesg4277

7y↑264

Lily Cornford is the older woman. She was a great spiritual teacher and healer and met Kate through her healing centre in Kilburn. I went to her for many years and I wept when I watched the video,it was if she was speaking to me at a time I was very afraid and required spiritual protection

@haroldthebarrel9547

5y↑27

I always imagined this story was true. Thank you for testfiyng.

@blackmore4

4y↑8

@@diamonddog257 You know, there's a much better way of making a point.

@moocyfarus8549

4y↑5

I haven't even finished watching this video and I know that what you're saying is 100% true I know exactly what this song is about and it more than explains why she never toured and became a recluse,, she did make reference to the all seeing eye a handful of times in her early career a lot of artists from the UK in the early 80s became aware of things that are only coming to light today,, Jaz Coleman the lead singer of Killing Joke Broke Free as well and made an entire album about it exposing everything The Killing Joke album of 2003

@lavieenrose5954

3y↑8

Kate started her Before the Dawn shows with this wonderful song ....

@ritchie07

3y↑4

@Moocyfarus I’m intrigued. Tell me what the song is about. And how it explains her not touring

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@tammy8028

4y↑32

I never knew how good Kate's music was, it's strange and atmospheric, she was way ahead of her time.

@beathusk1018

4y↑4

Listen to all her albums in chronological order 😉

@tammy8028

4y↑2

@@beathusk1018 Yeah, I have been doing that a little, like a story, play, really cool, she was and is so cool. Thank you,

@Dermacrosis

2y↑38

Her version of the story "The Red Shoes" she even named the album that and released a full musical short film for it. The fact she could still be so professional while going through a number of personal tragedies at the time just shows her level of artistic professionalism, what she was going through at the time would break lesser so called artists.

@StratsRUs

It's Life

@RyanVoorhies

2y↑28

This album has been really resonating with me more as a 28 year old in 2022. I love how it sounds like an “all over the place” Kate album. It really communicates so much grief and confusion towards processing existence as a human and artist going forward.

@juliarose29

3y↑18

This song was part of my early childhood soundtrack, my mother played it for my sisters and I on cold winter nights and we and danced around the room by candle light, swaying scarves around our heads. She always claimed to be fearful of witch craft! 😆 Just now, 26 years later while performing the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram, this song came back to me and I had to listen to it! What a gift Kate Bush is, how joyous she was brought into my sphere at such a young age. And how cool to revisit her work now with so much more context! Instant sobbing with joy and release upon hearing this masterful song and album ✨🔥💗

@outoftheforest7652

1y↑2

Its funny to hear about folks commenting how their parents/mothers introducing them to this music. I am turning 55 this year and I have no children myself but I realize that these mothers are probably my age or around there and I am so glad that such incredible music has been passed down to new generations.

@MsRedbelly

14y↑21

A very hypnotic, magickal short film. I love her use of the four elements/ symbols of the Tarot, Swords-Air, disks (the sphere held by Uriel)-Earth, Cups (represented by the lily flowers held by Gabriel)-Water, Wands(represented by the Staff held by Raphael)-Fire Kate reminds me quite a bit of Elizabeth Taylor in this vid. (& in the Hounds Of Love vid). Maybe it's the milky skin & scarlet lips...

@paulmessis1094

2y↑28

This song seriously is important on many level, listen carefully guys, Kate portrays some very important psychological concept in this track.

@TokkaFan41

2y↑1

can you specify

@paulmessis1094

2y↑9

@@TokkaFan41 I don't know whether she was conscious of it or not, but she's dealing heavily with Jungian archetypes on this Red Shoes album, you'll have to read that a little to grasp the specifics. Also she's more or less doing a portrayal of the lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram a very occult meditation within the song.... very deep for sure.

@TokkaFan41

@@paulmessis1094 thank you for responding! is the lesser banishing a dark occult ritual or is more of like white magic type of thing. sorry if im not using the right terms lol

@TokkaFan41

2y↑1

i noticed she used this song as her first song on her comeback tour in 2014. but she kind of said it was like her protection prayer but idk she never went deeper explaining

@paulmessis1094

2y↑2

@@TokkaFan41 can be both depending on who's doing it but mostly it's positive.

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@abcxyz8787

3y↑15

This song always moved me. The thought that we have angels protecting us through the hardships of life.

@stevebb2915

these lyrics are all taken from the the lesser banishing ritual of the pentagram. an occult ritual.

@abcxyz8787

@@stevebb2915 Thanks for the info!

@davemiller6055

2y↑2

The word occult means "hidden". Many people falsely think that it means evil. And yes in the true sense of the word it is occult knowledge, but not evil.

@elisallanos4116

7y↑42

@peperes2

10y↑173

'the Line, the Cross and the Curve' movie is one of the most important pieces of occult work I've ever seen. There are so many hidden keys in this movie that when I uncovered them I started to sob in tears. This woman's work has changed my life and I cannot thank her enough. There is no doubt she is highly knowledgeable of occultism/metaphysics and spirituality.

@MsSarjen

10y↑13

When she played this at the concert I started crying. Truly! Never been so happy in my life.

@MsSarjen

9y↑5

It's coming in dvd, and I can't wait to see it!

@FredBrighton

9y↑15

She is a Priestess even if she does not openly know it. I have read a great deal on the subject of Western magick and her references are so clear... I was studying Norse myths when I first heard Ninth Wave. Oh my Goddess that was a bolt of lightning!

@peperes2

9y↑5

ninth wave = Mayan Calendar's last cycle

@FredBrighton

Not sure how to locate your email... but I am interested.

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@Dermacrosis

3y↑5

Lily = my great grandma. The only one in "the family" who liked me. I was the only one she gave money to on my visits to her, with the warning not to telly anyone about her doing so. Personally I wish she didn't but even when what she gave me was worth little it was the intent that mattered. Funny thing is she told me I was the only on in "the family" she liked, she didn't even like her own son, now it takes a lot for a mum to go down that road.

The advice she gave me and the stories she told me still stick with me even 30+ years later. The main one being "if you can't hide it, decorate it". That advice made me be upfront and ballsy when I first hit the scene.

@lilykateoldhamx3

12y↑136

my name is 'Lily-Kate' all because of Kate Bush :) and my mothers fanatic..

@skyboswell

3y↑4

A beautiful combination. xx

@CristinavdfV

3y↑1

Very nice.

@widdershinholland574

You could be named worse. Kate Bush at her finest OR worst who knows. What an artist.

@hectorbarrientos2979

Lbrp!

@billinawe

Love your name Lily-Kate

@gabymerman9005

2y↑14

I am so ashamed to only discover this MV today. But I guess it waited for me all this time because I needed it today the most. I feel emotional reading about people sobbing in the comments just as I was, especially knowing how many people wouldn't have. I'd say that a very delicate and particular sensitivity connects us all through her work, and there's a touching beauty in it.

@danielscott1749

2y↑12

30 years and this song tears my heart out every time

@travisbickle7706

10y↑54

The bass guitar on this is immense.

@RemarkMcLennan

6y↑27

I love this song... I was listening to it in the car after dropping my girlfriend at Heathrow airport today, the empowering affirmations bought tears to my eyes... after telling her via text, she sent me the link to the video... I never saw it til now... tears were rolling down my face into my beard! Great to visualise them & to see them more clearly in this awesome video... Angel time is 11.11 apparently... I looked at the mileage I'd done today.... it said 111.1! Blessing to all of us. Thank You Kate & co X

@nellies

2y↑11

Best song on The Red Shoes and just one of my favorite Kate songs overall, it just makes me feel so powerful. I just love that she started the Before the Dawn show with this, gives me chills everytime I listen to the live album.

@ronpelto

13y↑11

@KateBushable I grew up listening to Kate Bush. I was obsessed all through highschool. Bought the albums the day after they came out (vinyl!) She had a huge effect on me...helped me through hard times and still is very important to me. She made me read more...love art more..be a stronger woman. I am sooo happy to hear that folks are still seeing how great she is. I send her music to my 12 year old niece hoping she will "get it" too!

@kentmains7763

9y↑97

Kate growling is probably the best thing I've ever heard.

@rubiniproducoes

15y↑19

This video is just AMAZING. Kate Bush derived the verses Gabriel before me Raphael behind me Michael to my right Uriel on my left side In the circle of fire" From a well-known magical ritual for protection, The Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentagram.

@rryanreid

2y↑4

“Oh thou, who gives sustenance to the universe. From whom all things proceed. To whom all things return. Unveil to us the face of the true spiritual Sun, hidden by a disc of golden light. That we may know the truth and do our whole duty, as we journey to thy sacred feet.”

@danad7139

8y↑16

Tears stream down my face... watching this video and listening to the song,,, outstanding and touching the soul!

@adrianaaparecidadelima5612

3y↑9

Não sei o que tem essa mulher, mas me emociono, choro, estremeço com suas letras e canções. Além de possuir essa essência discreta e ilegível, traz tranquilidade.
I don't know what about this woman, but I get emotional, I cry, I shudder with her lyrics and songs. In addition to having this discreet and unreadable essence, it brings tranquility.

@MegaBastard

15y↑7

Lily is Kate's spiritual advisor, psychic and healer who guided her through the dark times, especially around the time The Red Shoes was in production. The song is more or less dedicated to her.

@jackgriffin4530

9y↑9

A genius, a wizard, a true star!

@zenithian15

15y↑6

This may very well be the song that gets me hooked on Kate Bush. A truly powerful piece of music.

@JoshNpublicgplus

7y↑33

The bass in this song is ridiculously sexy.

@bobbylee_

3y↑4

“Growl this is my space” Such an amazing song.

@alixxc8156

9y↑15

Kate is too amazing for words

@Aerialgrrl

35w↑1

This is absolutely one of her best songs, and this clip never fails to crack me up with her "acting".

@antonmedvedev1128

7y↑14

Words fail me when trying to describe this particular song... I'll repeat myself saying The Red Shoes is my all time favourite album. I always listen carefully the spoken words by an old lady, there's so much to understand...

@ngdukic

6y↑11

Whenever I need a hug from my late Nanna Mary I watch this.

@Turtleheart

15y↑23

"Death and the afterlife" is a frequently reoccurring theme in her work, with at least one song on one of both of these topics on each of her albums if I remember correctly, and she tends to alternate between songs that suppose reincarnation ("All the Love," "The Morning Fog") and those that theorise about a permanent afterlife/heaven ("Blow Away" and "Moments of Pleasure"), which I suppose constitutes openness or at least uncertainty.

@klabnif5735

9y↑18

"We meditate on the glory of that Being who has produced this universe; may He enlighten our minds."

@amanda3266

13y↑3

Love it - the woman is completely off her rocker and oh so wonderful. My heart belongs to Kate and always will musically. Thirty years of devotion and counting ......

@ko6el

That's quite a misogynist thing to say, esp from a woman too, she's not off her rocker !! It are all women hysterical ?? She is BANG ON 👌✨

@darrenfoster5914

5y↑9

Love this era Kate Bush. She's so beautiful.....

@gee_emm

4y↑10

I was loving the music before I’d even heard of the Great Work. Kate is decades ahead as usual!

@caramour1

14y↑2

im glad someone else understands this song. Blessed Be

@Justtc

16y↑6

I was ghost hunting with a friend of mine in a cemetery, and thought I would use this as a protective spell, prayer, whatever.. and boy oh boy, did it work! I used it 4 times, and everytime, right after saying it, we heard very loud bangs.. that would quickly stop, and remain silent until I said it again. Not only is she incredibly talented and beautiful, but she is a great catholic.. knows her stuff.. wink

@puckeylut

15y↑12

Oh and "Song of Solomon" is another one I hadn't given a chance but just love now.

@elineeugenie5224

2y↑2

some of us were lucky enough to grow up with Kate

@judycyg6912

3y↑5

Absolutely LOVE the video...have loved Kate's song for years. Thank you!

@fillmbuffy99

7y↑9

'The Line The Cross and The Curve' is the best short film ever!!

@gordonanderson3111

5y↑10

I found the song!

I had no idea there was a video of this tune, and I have been doing the 4 Arch-angle invocation of protection for so many years, about 30, I forget where it came from.

In this version, it really really works! And those Angles, they do not get tired, in fact they are energized by helping us, and by our music and chants.

@RosePetal17

10y↑8

I believe it is Lindsay Kemp who is standing behind 'Lily'....he is Kate's dance/mime instructor and also worked with David Bowie.

@Beautiful_Sacred_Land

9y↑6

such brilliance. this had tears in my eyes. thanks for uploading. i have the album from when it came out, but i never saw this film of hers. such beauty throughout. beautifully put together and filmed.

@nancyl2

11y↑4

This artist is one of the most delightful beings I have come to love. Such a master of her gift. Thanks Kate Bush once again for bringing yet another great gem to humanity.

@weebogi2877

6y↑4

wow, she amazed me back in the days...and now i appreciate the lyrics of her songs and feelings behind the message. <3

@paulpeartsmith

13y↑3

incredible tune. So many levels of meaning.

@jameslynch7826

12w↑1

Excellent work as we all knew it would be!!!

@bbvn1

14y↑3

she's absolutely gorgeous!

@TheSensualWorld1

13y↑3

I love the whole The Line, The Cross & the Curve. Music and videos are amazing and I can't understand why some people still say something negative about it. Songs are full of emotion and video so brilliant!

@aerialkate

10y↑28

Apparently she just opened her first 'live' show in 35 years with this track - walked on stage with a procession of backing singers and sang it. Was hoping she'd include this in the set list! Glad she didn't go for the more predictable 'RUTH' as an opener. Seeing her next week!!!

@cloudbushting3398

10y↑1

Yep! I wish I could go to any of the acts... :(

@aerialkate

10y↑2

KateBushIsTheBest
Well...by all accounts she seemed to enjoy the opening night's performance and was thrilled with the reception she got. Reviews were ecstatic too. Perhaps this might tempt her to travel further afield, especially given that her son is more or less grown up now. Roll on Tuesday (that's when I see her...) I will post a mini review here - whether people want to read it or not!

@aerialkate

10y↑1

chulieho
Well wait for the DVD which is surely coming! I found the show on the whole very good - but not great. However this may be my own fault. Read on... The opening track 'Lily' was performed wonderfully. She sounded great and the backing singers did a good job too. It was very atmospheric. King of the Mountain - a track I'd never really liked - really came over well 'live'. It rocked. However, I couldn't help thinking - if you hadn't toured for 35 years, would you include tracks such as 'Joani' or 'Top of the City' (as she did)? Don't get me wrong, Kate is my ultimate musical idol (as you can probably guess by my username). I'm old enough to remember when Wuthering Heights came out and I've always loved her. And I know Kate has the right to choose which tracks she performs 'live'. But for me those tracks were what we used to call album fillers when they were originally released; I didn't warm to them 'live' either. Though I concede it's all subjective. Trouble is that meant other classic album tracks such as 'Night of the Swallow', 'Get out of my House' or any number of stronger album tracks from 'Never for Ever' were left out. I know her voice has lowered in key but I think she could have adapted them.

Ninth Wave - a hell of a lot of effort went into her performance here and it worked well. But over-familiarity with the suite kind of dulled its effect for me. Again, I played those tracks to death so this is probably my problem. The dialogue in between songs (Bertie's character and his father) grated though. Others seemed to find it charming however.

Sky of Honey was performed flawlessly. Beautiful vocals and presentation. Trouble is performing both suites (9th Wave and 'Honey') left little room for the rest of her back catalogue. And as others have noted, she didn't perform anything from her first four albums, which I found a bit self indulgent.

However on the whole it was a good show. She sounded good and I realise I'm very lucky I got to see her. I'm going to be honest though; at times I was a little disappointed.

@aerialkate

10y

chulieho
I hope she visits California too and that you get to go and see her. And thanks for your thanks!

@kingoftadpoles

10y

chulieho The love was palpable. Awesome evening.

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@stephenthorpe8457

2y↑3

All I can say is that if Kate is a witch, then bring it on witches, I'm up for it! :)

@helgazubiz1750

6y↑10

Genius

@MazSolo80

13y↑1

This song rocks me to my core, such is the lot of Roman Catholicism heritage, Incredible song Kate, thank you. ♥

@TopCatandMrDibble

2y↑2

Pure magic.

@madsketcher

16y↑12

I learned the steps of the Lesser Banishing Ritual of the Pentegram last night and was surprised when I came to the final part of the ritual, because I immediately thought of this song/video. I wasn't aware it was a traditional protection spell. I wonder if she is pagan or just sort of an open person in regards to spirituality.

@stevebb2915

she must have knowledge of the occult. theres another song on this album called the song of solomon

@jpuhakk

14y↑1

PLEASE Kate continue to create experiences for us... We do love you so!

@kevinlarson1522

8y↑8

pOW....k.o.....Love Kate Bush. None will ever match her.

@jeffstanford1660

7y↑2

creatures such as yourself keep me alive .thank you for being

@1Geronimodeleon

13y↑1

I revisit this song periodically... so strong! Such a lovely video.

@bgfd1

13y↑2

She opened up a new way of expression as did Joni Mitchell with song structure. Kate is wonderful and can't wait for her new CD 'Director's Cut'. Genius

@Wild0hChild

15y

This is where I was all night! And I heard the song in my head, and knew I must play it and find it as soon as I got back home! Didn't realize there was a video! Haven't heard Lily in ages, and under-appreciated the whole "Red Shoes" album. Double tripple etc. your delight whammy!

@Parthoris

16y↑3

One of the best songs from THE RED SHOES. By the way, Kate is a legend...i love her music.

@andrew1236

13y↑2

Such a well written song.

@KingaKucyk

4y↑4

So beautiful 😍

@ericvogt3313

To think after all this time and all those classics that this would turn out to be my favorite

@danpfd

13y↑2

one of the greatest songs ever!!!!!!!

@ShadowArtist

16y↑4

Im pretty certain that casting a energetic circle for protection and then calling upon some form of spirit beings as guides and partners in spiritual-magickal, personal "Pathworking" exsisted long before Crowley...

@DriveInCinemaUK

2y↑2

North South East And West - Gabriel, Raphael, Michael & Uriel in a circle of fire (protection from evil, demonic forces) Kate's lyrics are becoming more real by the day, a subtle hint to protect ourselves from the darkness and ignorance among us all.

@Dermacrosis

1y↑1

There is a reversal in the song, but that is because she was in the mirror universe for this song.

@eleusiswalks

16y↑5

Kate was very inspired in her youth by G.I. Gurdjieff, who also influenced Crowley.

@pepitapepino

15y↑8

"The red shoes"is the greatest work of Kate,at least for me.You do huh?.

@asphodeline

17y↑1

Oooh, I've never seen this before nor heard that album at all. Love this.

@robertfrankowski1715

6y↑1

Kate is amazing. She is the best

@schnitzelking825

9y↑2

This song has the great kick. Like the rhythm and hook.

@uzzunov

8y↑2

The red shoes mistery! Love it! <3

@mcortezwriter

9y↑3

man, i can't listen to this song without tearing up.

@TheSensualWorld1

13y

I Love The Line the Cross and the Curve. Brilliant!

@puckeylut

15y↑2

Same here, but I really just loved the singles from the album. But my favourite is "You're the One." Never really gave Lily a chance but it is really great now that I give it a listen for the first time in about ten years.

@NathalieYogadelaVoix

41w↑2

The first invocation is Isha Upanishad, the Lord's upanishad, a very profound and powerful sacred text from India, dated BC.

@Granualt

10y↑3

Superb...

@dezparado5

14y

I never heard this before. Great unexpected treat. Thanks.

@SqueeLumkins

13y↑1

Why doesn't this have 1,000,000 views yet?

@erixoff

16y↑2

A different Kate as mentionned in the comments, but though another beautiful and loveable Kate (both in music and beauty)

@ChibiLokiRagnarok

14y↑1

as an artist she is my incarnation of Artemis/Hecate....to have knowledge/wisdom comes with a price ...i will always love her work.......wish i could meet her though..share thoutgs about life...

@batsspiderssweety3784

A moonchild, greetings to you

@Jenika_Mc

17y

Lovely as always. Love Kate Bush. n.n

@GarryShepherdDreamGazePostPunk

47w

Beautiful 💙

@73kdt

13y

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful Love You Kate For Ever!!

@debiedog1

14y↑1

Perfection is all I can say!!!

@TullesP

7y↑18

great track, but check out the live version on Before the Dawn, that's magnificent!

@bgbreakdown

7y↑3

The whole album..... amazing!!!

@heartwing6415

Kate Bush is everything!

@isabellaing3597

Aaaaaaaah I adore this just Magical! Nothing less from The Great Kate Bush ❤️💋🌹💏💞💖😽😻😺👌

@AdrianCoyle

13y

An amazing video! I've loved this song for years but, like another commentator here, never realised that there was this video to accompany it. It was only after listening to the re-recorded version of 'Lily' on Kate's new album 'The Director's Cut' that I thought to check it out here. That album is a joy, incidentally.