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?
"I don't want to see a ghost, It's the sight that I fear most, I'd rather have a piece of toast, Watch the evening news." 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. You cannot talk about this song without talking
You can listen to the track alongside her other hits on platforms like Spotify or check out the official video to brighten your day. "I don't want to see a ghost, It's
Directed by Mike Lipscombe , the video perfectly mirrors the upbeat, jubilant melody of the track.
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
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 .