Kiki Rockwell - From Persephone (Official Music Video)

You're all mistaken, mother can't you see? I was not taken, mother I chose to leave.

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Director: Kiki Rockwell
D.o.P Oshara Ardelean
Edited by: Kiki Rockwell
Costume design: Kiki Rockwell
BTS photographer: Ben Williams
Colour grading: Kiki Rockwell

Song written and produced by: Kiki Rockwell

Starring: PJ Hunter as Hades, Kiki Rockwell as Persephone
Special thanks to PJ Hunter and their beautiful horses for taking us through to the underworld safely.

Big thanks to NZ On Air for making it possible.

Lyrics

Verse 1

You’re all mistaken, mother can’t you see?
I was not taken, mother I chose to leave.

Chorus
‘Cos I love my baby, tall, dark Hades, lord of death is
down on his knees for me.

Verse 2
No I wasn't threatened, mother I was not bound.
No I wasn't carried, off on his three headed hound.

Chorus
‘Cos I packed my own bag, found my own way, down into the underground.

-Verse 3-
See mama he may seem gruesome, but he’s even got a dog.
And don't you know that death is, a very stable job.

-Chorus-
‘Cos I love my baby, tall, dark Hades, lord of death is
down on his knees for me.

-Bridge-

‘Cos I danced with his shadows, and he has danced with mine.
‘Cos I danced with his shadows, and he has danced with mine.
‘Cos I danced with his shadows, and he has danced with mine.
And the sacred blood we spilled has dried and I am fine, I’m fine, I’m fine, I’m more than fine, for I am his and he is mine.

[KikiRockwell]

Hey!! Here are the lyrics! (Song written and produced by me)

+Verse 1+
You’re all mistaken, mother can’t you see?
I was not taken, mother I chose to leave.
‘Cos I love my baby,
tall, dark Hades,
Lord of Death is
down on his knees for me.


+Verse 2+
No I wasn't threatened,
mother I was not bound.
No I wasn't carried,
off on his three headed hound.
‘Cos I packed my own bag,
found my own way,
down into the underground.

+Verse 3+
See mama he may seem gruesome,
but he’s even got a dog.
And don't you know that death is,
a very stable job.
‘Cos I love my baby,
tall, dark Hades,
lord of death is
down on his knees for me.

+Bridge+
‘Cos I danced with his shadows, and he has danced with mine.
‘Cos I danced with his shadows, and he has danced with mine.
‘Cos I danced with his shadows, and he has danced with mine.
And the sacred blood we spilled has dried and I am fine,
I’m fine, I’m fine,
I’m more than fine,
for I am his and he is mine.

[JenGentleASMR]

“And don’t you know that death is a very stable job” This has the spirit of early blues and folk, I adore the way Kiki brings this myth to life. Instantly a favorite song.

[claracatlady]

“Don’t you know that death is a very stable job” 😂 that broke me. Literally me if I had to explain to my parents why Hades is a good husband

[Sleeping_Dreamer]

"I danced with his shadows, and he has danced with mine".. I love that, its a very special feeling when you find someone that will willingly dance with your shadows and not run away. For me it is anyway! Great song Kiki, keep them coming! 🖤

[batmospheric]

As someone obsessed with Persephone, I love that you dedicated a song to her 🖤 thought the part where she was washing Hades’ hair was really interesting, the way he sags into her arms looks like he dies, and with her downcast solitude shown on horseback when she was dressed like him, it feels like he tried to live in her world first, but physically couldn’t so she followed him down to death (and I don’t mean that the way it sounds, more like a journey she undertakes to find him in the underworld). Love your take on the classic story

[agrimasharma]

This song is soo addictive...the line"lord of death is down on his knees for me" makes me blush and fold ... The song made me fall in love with their love story

[jayc.]

The costumes, makeup and setting give this an almost nordic folklore touch that I can't get over. It feels right despite Hades and Persephone being greek.

[julesbay]

I'd follow that Hades into the underworld too.

[LostGirLwanders]

As a Hades devotee I can tell you that trully you've captured the essence of their relationship in one song🥰 the mutual respect, the undying love they share🖤

[Teajay]

I loved this retelling, Persephone taking back her narrative and choosing to go, embracing her shadows and her love.

[meddycaulfield]

I just wished this song was longer cause THIS IS PERFECTION😩😩

[minxilly]

"See mama he may seem gruesome, but he’s even got a dog" 😂😂😂

[n.c.caldwell]

Love how the power shifts back and forth between Hades & Persephone 🖤🖤💜

[hayleydid]

Every single song you put out becomes my hyperfixation until you release a new one and I have another to obsess over you. Rare to find an artist with no bad songs, but you are one of them!

[SunshineBeloved]

Never heard a Kiki song that doesn't make me go rattle the bars of the cage feral !!!

[DemonCat]

Honestly this feels like such a beautiful love letter to the mythology of Hades and Persophone and I adore this so so much

[lisa_wistfulone]

The visuals are so stunning…! The relationship between Persephone and Hades was beautiful storytelling, I was so absorbed I had to rewatch to focus on the powerful lyrics!

[ronan]

All your songs are absolute bangers !!!!

[jbase]

PJ did such a wonderful job as Hades! Absolutely in love with them!!

[lexiklecksi]

I’ve always loved the myth of Persephone & Hades and this retelling is everything I’ve ever imagined 🥰