“Etienne” is a new english song by Ethel Cain, published on Ethel Cain’s official YouTube channel. Written and produced by Ethel Cain, the song is part of the EP Perverts, offering listeners a meditative and avant-garde auditory experience. Released on January 8, 2025, the track features dissonant piano arrangements and spoken word elements that evoke a sense of existential reflection.
The song delves into themes of fatalism, self-discovery, and resilience, drawing inspiration from Étienne-Louis Boullée’s architectural philosophy and Plato’s allegory of the cave. Through its sparse yet profound spoken outro, Ethel Cain explores the human desire to reconcile despair with a newfound appreciation for life, weaving a narrative of transformation through persistence and introspection.
Etienne Details
Song | Etienne |
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Album | Perverts |
Artists | Ethel Cain |
Written By | Ethel Cain |
Produced By | Ethel Cain |
Label | Ethel Cain |
Language | English |
Released Date | Jan 8, 2025 |
Etienne Lyrics
[Spoken Outro]
So he decided the best way to end his life was to have a heart attack
He thought he could induce the heart attack by running a very fast way for a sizable distance
Going as far as he could until he dies
So he set out to run as hard as he could
He ran and he ran until he was exhausted and he collapsed
But he didn’t die
So the next night he tried the same thing and he ran again
And he still didn’t die
So he tried again the third night
And then the fourth and the fifth
And after this had been going on for a week
He felt so good that he didn’t want to kill himself anymore
Etienne Meaning
[Spoken Outro]
In this section, Ethel Cain narrates the story of a man who contemplates ending his life by pushing his physical limits. The act of running represents an existential search for release, as the man repeatedly exhausts himself in an attempt to escape his suffering. However, through this repetitive act, he unexpectedly finds renewal and joy in the process. Cain’s use of this allegory suggests that confronting and embracing life’s challenges can lead to profound personal growth, underscoring the song’s overarching message of hope emerging from despair.
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Ethel Cain released "Etienne" song on Jan 8, 2025.