Canada’s Carly Rae Jepsen, like all of us, is reminiscing about those magical days before the global pandemic.
In her new song “Me and the Boys in the Band,” the 34-year-old B.C. native sings: “We partied in the streets last night / Got a little deep last night / In our feelings, yeah / And I got a little me last night / I danced in the street last night / With the boys in the band / Just me and the boys in the band.”
In a video directed by Jake Chamseddine, Jepsen is seen chilling out at home while the titular boys play their instruments at their respective homes. Interspersed are images of Jepsen and her band on the road pre-pandemic.
“That was the life,” she recalled, in a release. “I miss travel and performing and my band mates who over the years have become my adopted brothers.
“Here’s to all the shows we have played and have yet to play. The late-night dancers we turn into on the long bus drives and the tourists we become in the early mornings. Here’s to nostalgia city and keeping close the ones that know you best. Can’t wait for more.”
Jepsen said the “pick me up” song was written with Jack Antonoff (who also produced it) and Tavish Crowe.
Watch the video for “Me and the Boys in the Band” below: