: Floating in limbo and fighting against physical forces, the imagery emphasizes a sense of being caught in a storm before eventually prevailing in his struggle.
: Written in February 2021, the song and video provided a timely response to the exhaustion and worry felt during the COVID-19 pandemic, intended by Kennedy to remind listeners that "the rain, it ain't permanent".
: Dan Nigro (known for his work with Olivia Rodrigo) Label : Island Records Dermot Kennedy - Better Days (Official Music Video)
: The song features a Gaelic backing choir that chants the words "courage and calm" in Irish, bridging Kennedy's roots with a universal message of solace.
The video serves as the visual anchor for a track that has become a global anthem for hope: : Floating in limbo and fighting against physical
: A primary visual motif is Kennedy fighting against a powerful, invisible jet stream underwater. This represents the overwhelming "whirlpool of emotions" and life's obstacles that can make forward progress feel impossible.
Dermot Kennedy's official music video for "Better Days" is a powerful visual metaphor for resilience and the human capacity to persevere through life's most crushing challenges. Directed by , the video is centered on a visceral physical struggle that reflects the emotional weight of the song's lyrics. Narrative and Visual Metaphors The video serves as the visual anchor for
Watch the official music video to see the high-tension underwater performance and the visual metaphors of resilience described above: Dermot Kennedy - Better Days (Official Music Video) DermotKennedyVEVO YouTube• Jul 28, 2021 Production Credits