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She starts out sheltered by a sleek black umbrella that soon flies away, letting the sunshine in.

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 desree_life_official_video

🦋 Throwback Tuesday: The Pure Joy of Des'ree's "Life" Video She starts out sheltered by a sleek black

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. It works because it doesn't take itself too seriously

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