"Suburbia (Scene 2)" is a music video and track from fifth studio album, Dirt Femme , released in October 2022 . The "Scene" designation refers to the album's visual components, which are structured like a cinematic series of vignettes exploring femininity and personal identity. Key Themes & Lyrics
: The lyrics explicitly reject standard milestones like marriage and children. tove_lo_suburbia_scene_2
: It questions the pressure to "want the things I'm supposed to want". Visual Style "Suburbia (Scene 2)" is a music video and
The "Scene 2" visual is part of a larger narrative directed by . It features Tove Lo in high-fashion, often surreal settings that contrast with the concept of "suburbia." The album's photography and aesthetic were handled by Moni Haworth and Samuel Burgess-Johnson . : It questions the pressure to "want the
: Tove Lo describes a love that is "deep but fragile" and prefers "chaos" over the curated perfection of suburban life.
The song explores the tension between traditional domestic expectations and a desire for personal freedom.