Nessa Barrett has officially shared her highly anticipated single, “American Jesus,” with listeners after teasing the track on her ‘Young Forever’ tour. This is Barrett’s second release of 2023, following her fiery single, “BANG BANG!,” released back in February. Both singles follow her massively successful debut album, Young Forever, which fans fell in love with during the fall of 2022.
Although an acoustic version of “American Jesus” was included on the singer’s ‘Young Forever’ tour setlist, the studio version brings the track to a whole new level with additional instrumentals and intricate production. Just hours after its release, it became clear that Barrett’s soothing vocals and brilliant lyrics have only continued to impress listeners yet again. Both “BANG BANG!” and “American Jesus” have set a clear precedent when it comes to this new era for Barrett – she is taking every aspect of her career to the next level.
The “die first” singer also surprised fans with an official music video for “American Jesus” directed by Loris Russier. In the video, Barrett waits in a trailer in the middle of nowhere for her love interest to show up on a motorcycle and take her away. The pair dance together in what appears to be an abandoned house and enjoy the small moments together before seemingly tying the knot in an unofficial ceremony with no one else in attendance.
The video then takes an intense turn. Barrett’s love interest is wanted by the police and although the pair try to escape on a private jet, he is caught just before they can. Viewers are left in suspense, however, as the visual concludes with the jet flying in the sky after Barrett’s “American Jesus” attempts to escape from the cop car.
Fans are eager to hear what Nessa Barrett has in store next. Her ‘Young Forever’ tour is set to continue in Europe later this month.
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