Directed by Mike Lipscombe , the video perfectly mirrors the upbeat, jubilant melody of the track.
You cannot talk about this song without talking about its lyrics. In 2007, the track notoriously topped a BBC Poll for the "worst ever pop lyric". The culprit?
As she drives through lush sugar cane fields, a crop duster flies overhead. Instead of spraying chemicals, it releases a massive, beautiful cloud of fluttering butterflies.
Despite the lyrical teasing, the track was a massive global smash, topping the charts in several European countries. It works because it doesn't take itself too seriously. In a world of overly complex and moody music videos, watching Des'ree smile and sing about how "life indeed can be fun" is the exact kind of escapism we still need.
Des'ree lounges in the back of a gorgeous black 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass convertible.
🦋 Throwback Tuesday: The Pure Joy of Des'ree's "Life" Video
"I don't want to see a ghost, It's the sight that I fear most, I'd rather have a piece of toast, Watch the evening news."
