Desree_life_official_video Guide

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.

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

Do you love the butterfly crop duster, or are you just here for the infamous toast lyric? Let me know in the comments below! Des'ree - Life (Official Video) desree_life_official_video

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.

She starts out sheltered by a sleek black umbrella that soon flies away, letting the sunshine in. Despite the lyrical teasing, the track was a

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?

While it might be most famous today for a certain notorious lyric about breakfast foods and the news, there is no denying that both the song and its video are certified feel-good classics. 🎥 The Aesthetic: Sunshine, Convertibles, and Butterflies 🦋 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.