Glass Animals Heat Waves Lyric Video -

The song itself is deeply personal, written by Dave Bayley in just one hour following the anniversary of a close friend's death. The lyric video emphasizes these core concepts:

: Much like the Genius Lyrics breakdown, the video emphasizes "road shimmers" and "hallucinations," symbolizing the shimmering illusions on pavement that fade upon impact. Glass Animals Heat Waves Lyric Video

The video utilizes several key visual elements to reflect the song's lyrics: The song itself is deeply personal, written by

: It features neon hues, 90s-inspired computer graphics, and "woozy" visual distortions. : The lyrics "I'm swimming in a mirror"

: The lyrics "I'm swimming in a mirror" are represented through distorted, reflective visuals, mirroring the feeling of looking at your own reflection and realizing you have become someone else to please a partner.

: Visual cues highlight the central hook—"Late nights in the middle of June"—grounding the abstract visuals in the song's specific seasonal setting. Lyrical Meaning and Context

The is a significant visual accompaniment to the band’s global sleeper hit, released on July 30, 2020 , via their Official YouTube Channel . While often overshadowed by the "love letter to live music" seen in the Official Music Video , the lyric video serves as a distinct, stylized interpretation of the song's themes of nostalgia and distorted reality. Production and Creative Team