Lauv Leaves Us Vulnerable With ‘Love Somebody’ Video

Lauv releases new music video

American singer-songwriter, Lauv, has released the official music video for his track, ‘Love Somebody’. The song, which features on his latest EP, “Without You”, is a light pop track, complete with mellow acoustic riffs signature of the singer. 

The ‘Modern Loneliness’ singer announced the release of the video via Instagram with a post that teased the theme of the visualiser. The sunlit picture of Lauv holding on tightly to a woman piqued curiosity immediately. That being said, nothing can really prepare you for the intimacy delivered in the new music video. 

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‘Love Somebody’ sees Lauv reflecting on his inability to embrace love. Acknowledging self-destructive tendencies, the American singer croons: “Why do I do this?// Pick you up and put you down and put you through this.”

Wanting to move on, but unable to; wanting to cut all ties, but wanting to hold on – these are some of the thoughts mirrored in the music video. The bright, blue and red themed visual sees Lauv and his lover drenched in sunlight, embracing each other in a tight hug. And so, the video is quite literally just a 2.5 minute-long hug.

Watching two people hug for that long can only do two things: make you feel like a voyeur. Or, under these circumstances, leave you longing for a hug. Either way, Lauv has got you right where he wants – vulnerable and intrigued.

By: Ahalya Narayanan

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