St. Vincent (Musician)

Anne Erin Clark (born September 28, 1982), known professionally as St. Vincent, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter. She began her career as a member of the Polyphonic Spree and later as a member of Sufjan Stevens’s touring band before forming her own band in 2006.

St. Vincent is renowned for her intricate musical compositions that incorporate a wide array of instruments. Throughout her career, she has unveiled six solo albums, beginning with “Marry Me” in 2007, which garnered acclaim for its distinctive fusion of art rock, experimental rock, and pop. Notably, her fourth album, “St. Vincent” (2014), clinched the esteemed Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.

St. Vincent’s music encompasses an eclectic style that effortlessly merges rock, funk, electronic, and jazz elements, captivating audiences with her theatrical and visually captivating live performances. Moreover, her guitar prowess has earned her recognition, securing placements on esteemed lists of exceptional guitarists.

The Researcher and The Introspective

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INFP — 459 – 469 – 479 – 145 – 458 – 478
INFJ — 459 – 145 – 125 – 146 – 469 – 458
INTJ — 458 – 358 – 145 – 135 – 468
INTP — 459 – 359 – 145 – 135

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The Introspective Researcher
INTJ Tritype® 451

St. Vincent’s work spans a range of themes and styles, often embodying complex archetypes through both her music and public persona. Here are some of the key archetypes and themes evident in her songs and artistic expression:

1. The Trickster: St. Vincent often embodies the Trickster archetype through her clever, ironic lyrics and unpredictable musical shifts. Her ability to subvert expectations and norms, both sonically and thematically, is evident in songs like “Digital Witness” and “Birth in Reverse”.
2. The Anarchist/Rebel: Many of St. Vincent’s songs channel the Rebel archetype, challenging societal norms and expressing disdain for the status quo. Her album “MASSEDUCTION” delves into themes of power, defiance, and societal critique, showcasing her rebellious spirit.
3. The Artist/Creator: As a musician who often takes a hands-on approach to her work, St. Vincent represents the Artist archetype, deeply involved in the creation of her music, visuals, and overall aesthetic. Her meticulous attention to detail and innovative approach to music and performance art highlight this archetype.
4. The Outsider: Themes of alienation and otherness permeate her work. Songs like “Prince Johnny” and “Marrow” explore the complexities of identity and the feeling of being on the periphery of mainstream society, embodying the Outsider archetype.
5. The Shapeshifter: St. Vincent’s frequent changes in musical style and visual presentation showcase the Shapeshifter archetype. She adapts and morphs across different personas and themes, reflecting a diverse range of emotions and stories. Her ability to transition from orchestral music to electronic pop is a testament to this fluid identity.
6. The Seducer: In tracks like “Los Ageless” and “Slow Disco”, she adopts the Seducer archetype, using her lyrical and vocal prowess to enchant and captivate her audience, drawing them into a world of emotional depth and complexity.
7. The Sage: Through her introspective lyrics and thoughtful interviews, St. Vincent often takes on the role of the Sage, offering insights and reflections on personal experiences, relationships, and the human condition. Her song “New York” serves as a poignant reflection on loss and change, providing wisdom through her personal narrative.

St. Vincent’s archetypal roles add layers of depth to her music, making her a compelling and enigmatic figure in contemporary music. Her ability to weave these archetypes into her songs allows her to connect with a wide range of listeners, each finding different aspects of her music to resonate with their own experiences and perceptions.

IN(T) TYPE 4 (HEART)

Enneagram Type 4: Romantic Individualist
Individualist, Artist, Over-Analyzer, Mystic or Melodramatic Elitist

Enneagram Type 4: Core Fear
Fear of being inadequate, ordinary, painfully lacking, commonplace, mundane, abandoned, flawed, defective, emotionally cut off

“The Melting of the Sun” is a song by American musician St. Vincent, released in 2021 as part of her album “Daddy’s Home.” The song is a reflection on the impact of female artists, including Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, and Tori Amos.

„The first thing I did when I picked up any instrument, when I was five years old, was write a song.“ — St. Vincent

St. Vincent acknowledges the contributions of these artists while also highlighting the ways in which they were marginalized and dismissed. She sings, “We all know the girls that she lost to cocaine / And we all know the names that she gave to fame / But your glory is fleeting, baby / And it won’t be long until they / Cut off your supply and let you / Dissolve into the grain.”

„If I could substitute another drug to be consumed in the country as much as alcohol is, it would be helium from children’s birthday party balloons. Try not laughing when someone sounds like a chipmunk!“— St. Vincent

Musically, the song features a groovy bassline, jangly guitars, and St. Vincent’s distinctive vocals. The instrumentation has a vintage feel, reminiscent of 70s funk and soul. The production is lush and layered, with several instrumental and vocal tracks building upon each other to create a rich sonic landscape.

4+5: The Introspective
Double withdrawn.
Paring that is the most introspective and focused on its inner life.
Enhances the natural wings of FOUR and FIVE.

• This is the deep divers of their own personal abyss.
• People with this pairing are deep thinkers and feelers.
• Often feel like a drop in the ocean, like they could be easily swallowed by the outside world.
• Feel tired very quickly when interacting with people, especially in new environment.
• Conflictual relationship with their emotions: refrain from feeling, then let go.
• Can be shut ins and live in their own fantasy realm.

The song is a powerful statement on the challenges faced by women in the music industry and the importance of recognizing and celebrating their contributions. St. Vincent’s lyrics and musical style blend together to create a powerful and introspective work that is both timely and timeless.

IN(T) TYPE 5 (Head)

Enneagram Type 5: Investigative Thinker
Observer, Investigator, Thinker, Sage or Voyeur

“Slow Slow Disco”, a song released in 2018, is a reworked version of the 2017 track “Slow Disco,” with a faster tempo and more upbeat instrumentation.

„I can kinda walk around and tend to be more cerebral and just be in my head most of the time” — St. Vincent

“Slow Disco” is a haunting and introspective ballad that explores themes of loneliness, isolation, and self-discovery.

„There are no signs, There are no stars aligned, No amulets no charms, To bring you back to my arms.” — St. Vincent

Lyrically, the song is a meditation on the fleeting nature of human connection. The lyrics describe the narrator’s experiences with love and relationships, and the ways in which they have learned to cope with heartbreak and disappointment. The chorus, “Don’t it beat a slow dance to death?” suggests a sense of resignation and acceptance, as the narrator reflects on the inevitable passage of time and the transience of all things.

4+5: The Introspective
Double withdrawn.
Paring that is the most introspective and focused on its inner life.
Enhances the natural wings of FOUR and FIVE.
This is the deep divers of their own personal abyss.

• Genuinely feel different and separate from the crowd.
• Generally, prefer written communication over spoken one.
• Seek depth in everything and often cannot tolerate daily conversations because of this.
• Often engrossed in interests far more than other pairings.
• Seek beauty and authenticity in the pursuit of knowledge.
• Want to be known for their artistic complexity and ingenuity.

MASSEDUCTION touches on her lack of tact and illustrates the potentially dangerous response of the brute force of western Extraverted Thinkers against the actions of Introverted Thinkers and their eastern Medusa archetype.

IN(T) TYPE 1 (Gut)

Enneagram Type 1: Moralist
Perfectionist, Reformer, Crusader or Critic

“Los Ageless” is a song by American musician St. Vincent, released in 2017 as part of her album “Masseduction”. The song is a commentary on the superficiality and cultural decay of Los Angeles, and the pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.

„I grew up around a lot of various religions, so it’s a part of my consciousness in a way. Everything from heavy Catholicism to followers of Indian spiritual masters to Unitarian universalists – all in one family. Though the family aspect was stronger than any particular dogma.“ — St. Vincent

Musically, the song is driven by a pulsing synth riff and a driving beat, creating a sense of urgency and anxiety. St. Vincent’s vocals are emotive and expressive, adding to the intensity of the song. The production is sleek and polished, with layers of synths and guitars adding to the overall atmosphere.

Lyrically, “Los Ageless” is a scathing critique of her perfectionistic nature facing the pressure to conform to societal norms. St. Vincent sings, “How can anybody have you? / How can anybody have you and lose you? / How can anybody have you and lose you / And not lose their mind, too?” The lyrics touch on themes of identity, aging, and her constant struggle to maintain an unattainable ideal.

The song also explores the theme of illusion and the contrast between appearance and reality. St. Vincent sings, “In Los Ageless, the winter never comes / In Los Ageless, the mothers milk their young / But I can keep running / I can keep running.” The song suggests that her pursuit of perfection is a never-ending cycle that ultimately leads to disillusionment.

4+5: The Introspective
Double withdrawn.
Paring that is the most introspective and focused on its inner life.
Enhances the natural wings of FOUR and FIVE.
This is the deep divers of their own personal abyss.

• They have a hard time communicating their feelings if they are caught up in them.
• Often have a capacity for forming mental maps in which they can intuitively navigate.
• Often have odd or unusual interests.
• Can be emotionally moved and not overtly showing it at all.
• Often have a hidden self that very few people are aware of.

Overall, “Los Ageless” is a powerful and introspective work that comments on the challenges of modern life and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The song’s driving beat and intense production, coupled with St. Vincent’s emotive vocals and insightful lyrics, make it a standout track on “Masseduction.”

The Introspective

4+5: The Introspective
Double withdrawn.
Paring that is the most introspective and focused on its inner life.
Enhances the natural wings of FOUR and FIVE.
This is the deep divers of their own personal abyss

„All you can do is make something that you like and feel proud of and then just hope for the best and try to get out of its way.“ — St. Vincent

St. Vincent comes from a strong Christian Catholic background i.e. she chose the name St. Vincent (and was inspired by the lyric of a song from Nick Cave.)

„I just love playing guitar, so that’s what I’m going to do.“ — St. Vincent

• Seek beauty and authenticity in the pursuit of knowledge.
• People with this pairing are deep thinkers and feelers.
• Often have odd or unusual interests.
• Often have a capacity for forming mental maps in which they can intuitively navigate.
• It can take them enormous amount of time to produce something because they always prioritize quality over quantity.
• Feelings can be a source of anxiety, but they still want to experience them.
• Can be emotionally moved and not overtly showing it at all.
• Often have a hidden self that very few people are aware of.

The Researcher

Tritype® 145, 154, 415, 451, 514, 541-The Researcher
If you are a 145, you are diligent, intuitive, and knowledgeable.
You want to be ethical, original, and wise.

„I enjoyed, and I tried to soak up and learn everything as fast as I could from doing any kind of music. It’s good to have a gig. If you’re a musician, it’s good to be working.
I love doing all of it, but Marry Me is my baby, St. Vincent is my child.” — St. Vincent

Highly intellectual, you are focused on what you perceive is correct and above reproach. Motivated to be informed, you are research-oriented. You seek and quote the opinions of experts to avoid being uncertain and seen as ignorant. You like to learn and will deeply study whatever captures your interest.

Katherine Chernick Fauvre

INTJ – Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric – The Idealist

THE IDEALIST
(Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric)
The Idealist is unique because the Choleric temperament has strong influence on their behavior. The combination of Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric urges this person to “push” their ideal standards to perfection.

„Feeling ill-prepared for whatever it is you’re supposed to be doing is terrifying.” — St. Vincent

The Telegraph: “Clark’s clothes may be loud … but, temperamentally, she is quiet and precise.”

Rolling Stone: “[She is] the smartest indie-rock star of her generation.”

Matt Fink: “[She is] singularly idiosyncratic. … Clever, literate, and almost self-consciously cerebral.”

St. Vincent tends to be cold and distant on the outside and warm on the inside and in private settings which is typical for some INTJs of this type.

The Idealist is a systematic, precise thinker and will follow procedures in both their business and personal life. They are attentive to detail and push to have things done correctly, according to predetermined standards (usually their own). They are conscientious in work requiring accuracy and maintaining high, sometimes unrealistic, standards.

Four Temperaments

IN(T) – Intuition

„Even though nostalgia sometimes feels like a warm and fuzzy feeling. In some ways, it’s a bit cynical because it assumes that the past is better than the future and I don’t believe that to be true.
I will rather try to hurl myself very violently into the future than trying to be looking back.” — St. Vincent

“[I] would definitely prefer to err on the side of mystery.” — St. Vincent

Introverted feeling types have a wealth of warmth and enthusiasm, but they may not show it until they know someone well. They wear their warm side inside, like a fur-lined coat.

Isabel Briggs Myers, Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type

IN(T) – Thinking

„Musically, I have more things in common with tons of bands that have no female members.” — St. Vincent

„Generally my day-to-day is pretty much the same. Just busy and working and on tour. And trying to put on the best show possible every night.” — St. Vincent

“[She is] coldly cerebral .. and .. clever.” — The Guardian

THE IDEALIST
C-S-D (Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric)

The Idealist is unique because the Choleric temperament has strong influence on their behavior. The combination of Melancholy-Phlegmatic-Choleric urges this person to “push” their ideal standards to perfection. The Idealist is a systematic, precise thinker and will follow procedures in both their business and personal life. They are attentive to detail and push to have things done correctly, according to predetermined standards (usually their own).

Four Temperaments