: The track features a sharp, distorted bass line and aggressive synths that set an urgent tone.
: Seen struggling to pull a massive brick using heavy chains.
: Reviewers from Rolling Stone and Billboard highlighted the band's growth, noting that "Teeth" successfully pushed them "a step further than Youngblood" into a more mature, alternative rock sound.
: The Rage Against the Machine guitarist contributes a piercing guitar solo and "juicy" riffs throughout the track.
The video centers on a dystopian "experiment-gone-wrong" where the band members are subjected to a consciousness-altering sedative in a clinical, lab-like setting. This triggers a series of vivid hallucinations, depicting each member trapped in a personal "hellscape": : Trapped in a claustrophobic, foggy room.
: Luke Hemmings utilizes powerful falsetto and gritty belts to emphasize the "tumultuous" nature of the lyrics. Reception and Cultural Impact
Released on August 21, 2019, the official music video for by 5 Seconds of Summer represents a bold departure from their pop-punk origins, steering into a darker, "industrial pop" aesthetic. Directed by Thibaut Duverneix , the video has garnered over 130 million views and was praised for its "dark" and "creepy" atmosphere. Visual Concept and Narrative
: Shown desperately climbing a seemingly endless, tall ladder.