๐ก The song itself discusses lust and longing , but the video focuses on platonic friendship . This choice was intentional, meant to kick back against the industry expectations placed on young female artists.
The official music video for "Cologne" by was released on June 23, 2021. It serves as a lead single for her EP, Our Extended Play , which was co-written and produced by Matty Healy and George Daniel of The 1975 .
: The Rest , known for their work with artists like slowthai . beabadoobee - Cologne (Official Video)
: beabadoobee explicitly wanted to create an action film aesthetic with her actual friends to capture a sense of "togetherness".
Directed by the duo , the video is styled as a gritty, fast-paced mini action movie . ๐ก The song itself discusses lust and longing
: Cinematography by Sam Meyer and production design by Jakob Gierse . Themes & Symbolism
Watch the high-octane, '90s-inspired official music video for 'Cologne': beabadoobee - Cologne (Official Video) beabadoobeeVEVO YouTubeโข Jun 23, 2021 Cinematic Concept It serves as a lead single for her
: Follows a group of "delinquents" (played by beabadoobee's real-life friends) on a night of kidnapping and burglary.