Dermot Kennedy - Better Days (official Music Video) -

: 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

: Floating in limbo and fighting against physical forces, the imagery emphasizes a sense of being caught in a storm before eventually prevailing in his struggle. Dermot Kennedy - Better Days (Official Music Video)

: 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". : The presence of overflowing water throughout the

: A primary visual motif is Kennedy fighting against a powerful, invisible jet stream underwater. This represents the overwhelming "whirlpool of emotions" and life's obstacles that can make forward progress feel impossible. : A primary visual motif is Kennedy fighting

The creative team behind the project includes several key industry figures: : Paul Gore