Paradise Lost - Darker Thoughts (official Music Video) -

Following the music video's success, the band released a live version from their livestream event in Yorkshire. This performance was later released as part of a live Blu-ray/album in 2021.

Nick Holmes stated the song explores themes of "choosing the wrong path," failing to look before you leap, and living with the consequences of "dubious decisions".

To complete the feature, Pears had to piece together Holmes' footage with "random filmed bits" and B-roll to create the final somber, collage-like visual. Meaning and Musical Structure PARADISE LOST - Darker Thoughts (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)

Released on May 15, 2020, the official music video for serves as the atmospheric opener for Paradise Lost's sixteenth studio album, Obsidian . Video Production & Lockdown Origins

Fans and reviewers have noted it captures the struggle of maintaining positivity in a "cold and unforgiving" world, reflecting the global mood at the time of its release. Fan Perspectives Following the music video's success, the band released

It begins as a sparse, acoustic intro with strings and clean vocals before transitioning into a "juggernaut of doom" featuring the band's signature heavy riffs.

Director Ash Pears of AshTV had only managed to film vocalist Nick Holmes' performance parts before the UK went into full lockdown. To complete the feature, Pears had to piece

The song is famously described by the band as a piece of "two halves".