: LP's real-life partner at the time, who appears in the final seconds of the video. Their passionate kiss symbolizes closure and moving forward into a new chapter of life.
The video features a small, intimate cast that mirrors LP's personal life at the time: lp_lost_on_you_official_music_video
The video and song were written about a year before LP's actual breakup with actress . It captures the "suffocating" period of realizing a relationship is ending despite one's best efforts. Lost on You - Song of the Day for Today : LP's real-life partner at the time, who
: A model who portrays LP's former lover. She appears throughout the video as the person to whom LP's "wasted" time and feelings are addressed. It captures the "suffocating" period of realizing a
: Plays themselves, often seen drinking and whistling dejectedly, representing the character's grief and "torture management".
: LP's band member and bassist, who also makes an appearance. Themes and Meaning
The official music video for by LP (Laura Pergolizzi) was released on June 1, 2016, and has since become a global phenomenon, surpassing 1 billion views on YouTube. Directed by Chuck David Willis , the video serves as a poignant visual narrative of a dying relationship and the eventual closure that follows. Production and Cast