The for "If I Die Young" by The Band Perry is a poignant visual companion to their 2010 breakout hit, blending themes of mortality, contentment, and the "sharp knife of a short life". Directed by David McClister, the video draws significant inspiration from the classical poem "The Lady of Shalott" by Lord Tennyson, which is explicitly referenced by lead singer Kimberly Perry holding a book of his poems at the end of the video. Review: A Masterclass in Poetic Imagery “If I Die Young” | Country Music Project