Shelter (official Video) — Years & Years - Take
: Alexander has explicitly stated that "Take Shelter" is one of the few times he felt he was writing directly about a gay relationship , focusing on the experience of submission and desire from a perspective outside traditional heteronormative narratives.
: Part of the Take Shelter EP (released August 19, 2014) and the album Communion . Olly Alexander – Take Shelter Lyrics - Genius Years & Years - Take Shelter (Official Video)
The video and song explore complex themes of desire, manipulation, and submission. : Alexander has explicitly stated that "Take Shelter"
The video features a guest appearance by actress , whom frontman Olly Alexander specifically wanted for the project. The video features a guest appearance by actress
: Browning's character acts as a captivating entity that puts a spell on the band, causing them to "lose their minds" in search of her.
: Alexander described the song as being about a relationship where he felt manipulated but "sort of liked it".
: The band members are seen navigating a dense, dimly lit forest while being lured and manipulated by a "tripped-out forest pixie girl" (played by Browning).
: Alexander has explicitly stated that "Take Shelter" is one of the few times he felt he was writing directly about a gay relationship , focusing on the experience of submission and desire from a perspective outside traditional heteronormative narratives.
: Part of the Take Shelter EP (released August 19, 2014) and the album Communion . Olly Alexander – Take Shelter Lyrics - Genius
The video and song explore complex themes of desire, manipulation, and submission.
The video features a guest appearance by actress , whom frontman Olly Alexander specifically wanted for the project.
: Browning's character acts as a captivating entity that puts a spell on the band, causing them to "lose their minds" in search of her.
: Alexander described the song as being about a relationship where he felt manipulated but "sort of liked it".
: The band members are seen navigating a dense, dimly lit forest while being lured and manipulated by a "tripped-out forest pixie girl" (played by Browning).
