The "Valentino" video serves as a reminder that while romance may be fleeting, a good friend and a little bit of creative destruction are the ultimate cures for a broken heart.
The video begins with a cinematic nod to Sex and the City , as Olly Alexander discovers a sticky note on a massive teddy bear from the titular "Valentino" that reads, "I'm sorry. I can't. Don't hate me". While Olly is initially devastated, MNEK arrives to shift the energy from heartbreak to empowerment.
Released on Valentine's Day in 2019, the music video for by Years & Years and MNEK is a vibrant "anti-Valentine" anthem that celebrates queer friendship over toxic romance. Directed by Jordan Rossi alongside Olly Alexander and MNEK, the visual provides a stylish, playful guide on how to purge a "nefarious" ex from your life.
: The visual style mirrors the song's "flamenco-inspired" sound, blending Latin hues with a campy, high-fashion aesthetic. Unashamed Queer Representation
Watch the official music video for 'Valentino' to see the colorful anti-Valentine's Day mission unfold: Years & Years, MNEK 'Valentino' by Jordan Rossi | Videos YearsAndYearsVEVO Promonews• Feb 14, 2019 A Lesson in Moving On
: Featured on the deluxe edition of the Years & Years album Palo Santo .
The "Valentino" video serves as a reminder that while romance may be fleeting, a good friend and a little bit of creative destruction are the ultimate cures for a broken heart.
The video begins with a cinematic nod to Sex and the City , as Olly Alexander discovers a sticky note on a massive teddy bear from the titular "Valentino" that reads, "I'm sorry. I can't. Don't hate me". While Olly is initially devastated, MNEK arrives to shift the energy from heartbreak to empowerment.
Released on Valentine's Day in 2019, the music video for by Years & Years and MNEK is a vibrant "anti-Valentine" anthem that celebrates queer friendship over toxic romance. Directed by Jordan Rossi alongside Olly Alexander and MNEK, the visual provides a stylish, playful guide on how to purge a "nefarious" ex from your life.
: The visual style mirrors the song's "flamenco-inspired" sound, blending Latin hues with a campy, high-fashion aesthetic. Unashamed Queer Representation
Watch the official music video for 'Valentino' to see the colorful anti-Valentine's Day mission unfold: Years & Years, MNEK 'Valentino' by Jordan Rossi | Videos YearsAndYearsVEVO Promonews• Feb 14, 2019 A Lesson in Moving On
: Featured on the deluxe edition of the Years & Years album Palo Santo .
