Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart (official Video) -

It features American actor Lakeith Stanfield ( Atlanta , Get Out ) in a raw, expressive performance.

Kiwanuka blended 1970s psychedelic soul (notably Isaac Hayes' "Walk on By") with progressive rock elements inspired by Pink Floyd and The Who. Michael Kiwanuka - Cold Little Heart (Official Video)

The lyrics represent a "harsh confession" of personal shortcomings and the struggle to accept love: It features American actor Lakeith Stanfield ( Atlanta

The narrator scorns his own pride and past failures in relationships, admitting, "Maybe this time I can be strong / But since I know who I am, I'm probably wrong" . Released on March 23, 2017, the official video

Released on March 23, 2017, the official video was directed by .

Shot in Los Angeles, the video utilizes intimate, voyeuristic camera work, interspersing candid family flashbacks with dynamic present-day scenes—including rainy night drives and a cleansing approaching storm. Musical Composition & Inspiration

Michael Kiwanuka ’s is an emotional tour de force that serves as the cinematic opening for his 2016 album, Love & Hate . The track gained global recognition as the haunting theme song for the HBO series Big Little Lies , where its themes of deception and hidden pain mirrored the show's narrative. The Official Music Video