British singer / songwriter Emily Burns today (July 30th) shares her personal music video to recently released track ‘Give and Take’.
Shot on location in New York City, and filmed on Emily and her girlfriend, Grace’s personal phones, Emily explains that: “It was never our intention to get a music video out of this, we were just filming special moments between us and then realised ‘Give and Take’ is the perfect sound track for these moments.”
“Our thoughts are it’s something we can look back on in 40 years time and feel blessed and grateful for the love we have and the opportunities we have to spend time together like this. Walking into Times Square for the first time was a real moment – it felt like stepping into a movie scene. So to have our own little ‘short film’ of the trip is really perfect.”
Originally released at the beginning of the month, the beautifully melodic track sees Burns reflect on the “simplicities, imperfections and growth” that occurs in a long term relationship.
Commenting on the single, the ‘Balcony Floor’ singer said: “‘Give and Take’ is about realising you’re with the person you want forever and knowing that things won’t always be perfect but that’s okay.”
“It’s about weathering the stormy ups and downs of life together – a testament to the idea that true love is worth fighting for, even when the road ahead is uncertain. Letting a person see you in your most vulnerable, worst states and knowing without doubt, that they won’t be going anywhere. I feel beyond lucky to have found that person and I hope you love this ode to her.”
Watch the official music video for ‘Give and Take’ below: