Grace VanderWaal - Brand New (Performance Video)

Grace VanderWaal - Brand New (Performance Video)
Co-Choreographed and Co-Directed by Grace VanderWaal

I co-choreographed and co-directed this very vulnerable performance piece with Luca Renzi to tell the story of Brand New through physical storytelling. This video is part of a 5 song, 18 minute performance piece that I created for CHILDSTAR. Hope you enjoy .
-Grace

LYRICS
Cold room
Can you hear me?
Blood is on my hands
Am I filthy?
Define the guilt that I’m supposed to hold

Lights out
Do you fear me?
Against the law of nature
Would you bless me?
To keep all that I have, do nothing wrong.

I’m the woman
I’m the sin
A blemish burned
Into your skin
I’m not the mother of your loss
I’m not the sister of your lust

Desperate I pray
Run the bath in the water I’ll bathe
I’ll do anything that you say
If I can be brand new

An apple to taste
Burn me up as I’m tied to the stake
And my skin will rot
I’m staring at my grave
Just hoping to be brand new

What if I want to be pretty?
What if I want to perform?
I don’t want to be nothing
What’s my voice without your words

So I’ll speak the language
But it’s a one sided design
It cuts my tongue when I speak it
Because it’s yours no it’s not mine

Cause I’m the woman
I’m the sin
A blemish burned
Into your skin
I’m not the mother of your loss
I’m not the sister of your lust

Desperate I pray
Run the bath in the water I’ll bathe
I’ll do anything that you say
If I can be brand new

An apple to taste
Burn me up as I’m tied to the stake
And my skin will rot
I’m staring at my grave
Just hoping to be brand new

Desperate I pray
Run the bath in the water I’ll bathe
I’ll do anything that you say
If I can be brand new

An apple to taste
Put me up as I’m tied to the stake
Rotting skin I stare at my grave
Just hoping to be brand new

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[ravenmcclellan]

"An apple to taste, burn me up cuz I'm tied to the stake"

"I'll speak the language, but its a one-sided design, it cuts my tongue as I speak it because it's yours, no, it's not mine"

I love the lighting change from hopeful blue to angry red.

[j_man_]

Why is it the the wait is nauseating, but once she delivers, it's perfection, and so well worth the wait?

[elhopper]

This song gives me real Lion’s Den vibes, anyone else? Such a beautiful performance too!

[wykedjunky]

Not just a song, but a beautiful anthem for many! ❤❤

[hopendark]

this feels like a song to start a new era

[j_man_]

There is no need to search for words when the truth is so clear—Grace VanderWaal is one of a kind, an artist who transcends expectations and definitions. She is not simply a musician; she is an experience, a force, a storyteller whose authenticity sets her apart in a world that often seeks to dilute brilliance for the sake of mass appeal.

We are the lucky ones—the ones who get to witness her magic in its most raw and unfiltered form. Grace doesn’t chase superficial recognition or hollow accolades; she gives us something far more meaningful. She gives us truth. She gives us art that isn’t shaped by industry trends but by a soul that refuses to be anything but genuine.

Thank you, Grace, for standing firm in who you are. Thank you for not sacrificing honesty for convenience, for staying real, for writing lyrics that cut through the noise and reach the depths of our hearts. Your music is more than sound—it is feeling, reflection, and transformation. You are special, but not in the way fame so often tries to define "special." You are uniquely special because you make us think, make us feel, make us believe in something greater.

This is Grace, and there will never be another like her.

[AntonioLSV]

Bravo, Grace! To everyone who liked this video, you must watch CHILDSTAR: Final Act. It's simply amazing.

[papaul]

This whole album your voice and music is harmonically pleasing to the ear.

[yunan]

she able to win grammys with these songs, give her recognition. ppl really dont have a taste.

[Mallztapps]

Ok this ATE. The apple and at the stake line. I Cannot.

[kimhyder]

Love Grace. She is so talented & more people need to listen to her.

[Hailey-kkih]

This album is my fav album, your voice is like a angel! Love u!

[SandiByrd]

This is hauntingly beautiful. Bravo Grace!! So happy to see you're still creating music. You're such a talent!

[jackiecastillo]

Grace VanderWaal a good singer😊😍💃🏻🔥 her music is 🤌🏻

[barbaracastille]

A huge thanks to everyone who worked on this masterpiece

[kodygacbo-of]

What i noticed is that in this album Grace didn't use too many music instruments rather than that she relied on vocals as music and her vocals are great love u Grace

[thisperson]

We grew up together. As my life changed so did her music. I hope to continue to grow with you music. Thank you for the journey. I know it’s unlikely, but I hope you could see this. I’m sorry for what you went through as a child. I love you. yours truly, a former child turned adult fan.