The song and video were born from what Nao described as a "tumultuous and conflicted period" following the end of a significant long-term relationship. Unlike typical breakup tracks fueled by animosity, "Another Lifetime" explores the lack of closure that occurs when a relationship ends on good terms.
Directors Zhang + Knight utilized a dusky, surrealist aesthetic to mirror the song's "bruised and contemplative" tone. Nao - Another Lifetime (Official Video)
: It grapples with the tension between "moving on vs. not letting go" and the hope that two people might find a better version of "perfect" in a future life. Visual Direction and Symbolism The song and video were born from what