Jorja Smith - Teenage Fantasy (official Video) [ LATEST | 2024 ]

The choice of black-and-white represents the uncertainty of youth and the "blur" of relationships that may lead nowhere.

Set against the backdrop of , the video follows Jorja Smith and her friend (Ambré Hazlewood) through a day and night in the city. The story unfolds across several layers:

The video features humming that Smith actually recorded while babysitting at age 16, grounding the "story" in her genuine adolescent experience. Jorja Smith - Teenage Fantasy (Official Video)

The story of the music video is a nostalgic, black-and-white reimagining of youthful rebellion and the disillusionment of first love. Directed by Rashid Babiker , the cinematic visual moves away from a literal heartbreak narrative to focus on the freedom of being young and "having no cares in the world". The Narrative

The story concludes not with a romantic resolution, but with a personal one. The final scenes emphasize the song's core message: the need to "grow and find myself" before letting someone else in. Themes & Visual Style The choice of black-and-white represents the uncertainty of

In a style reminiscent of early silent films, the two friends are seen donning short bob wigs and trench coats. They run through the streets of the Champs-Élysées , playing dress-up and appearing to run a playful "scheme" that prioritizes their bond over any romantic pursuit.

Loosely based on a real-life event where Jorja and a friend once snuck off on a train to a London house party, the video captures that same spirit of clandestine adventure. The story of the music video is a

Interspersed with these high-energy moments are scenes of Smith in a Parisian apartment. Here, the video aligns with the song's introspective lyrics—penned when she was just 16—reflecting on a past crush and the realization that she didn't truly know the boy she was obsessed with.