The video serves as the visual anchor for a track that has become a global anthem for hope:
: Dan Nigro (known for his work with Olivia Rodrigo) Label : Island Records Dermot Kennedy - Better Days (Official Music Video)
The video portrays Kennedy in a series of striking, high-tension scenes: The video serves as the visual anchor for
: 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". bombastic production and hip-hop influences.
: The presence of overflowing water throughout the performance underscores themes of being submerged by hardship, yet remaining unwavering and intentional in his resolve to reach the "other side". Musical and Cultural Significance
The creative team behind the project includes several key industry figures: : Paul Gore
: Critics noted that the video and song highlight Kennedy's stylistic shift, blending his signature soulful vocals with more dramatic, bombastic production and hip-hop influences.