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🦋 Throwback Tuesday: The Pure Joy of Des'ree's "Life" Video

Let's take a trip back to to revisit one of the most delightfully optimistic pop visuals ever made. If you need a heavy dose of nostalgia and pure, unadulterated joy, look no further than the official video for Des'ree's "Life" on YouTube .

Critics and music listeners on Reddit have poked fun at the rhyme scheme for decades. But honestly? There is something incredibly charming about its simplicity. Who among us wouldn't rather eat toast and stay safe at home than confront the paranormal? ☀️ Why "Life" Still Holds Up desree_life_official_video

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.

She starts out sheltered by a sleek black umbrella that soon flies away, letting the sunshine in. 🦋 Throwback Tuesday: The Pure Joy of Des'ree's

Des'ree lounges in the back of a gorgeous black 1965 Oldsmobile F-85 Cutlass convertible.

It is literal, it is lighthearted, and it perfectly encapsulates the breezy energy of late-90s R&B. 🍞 Let's Address the Elephant (or the Toast) in the Room But honestly

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?