Guys in stilettos and singlets. Guys in corsets diving into a pool. Guys doing gymnastics. Oh, and drag queens.
Would you expect to see anything else in a video for a song by Sam Smith and Demi Lovato?
The pop pair premiered “I’m Ready” on Thursday night with a video (directed by Jora Frantzis) that’s oozing in confidence and fabulousness.
“It’s a cold night in my bed in the heat of the summer / I’ve been waiting patiently for a beautiful lover,” Smith sings. “He’s not a cheater / A believer / He’s a warm, warm blooded achiever / It’s a lonely night in my bed in the heat of the summer.”
In the chorus, Smith and Lovato declare: “I’m ready, I’m ready, I’m ready, I’m ready / For someone to love me.”
“I’m Ready” is part of Smith’s forthcoming third album. They recently said the original title (To Die For) has been changed and the scheduled release date (May 1) has been postponed to June 5 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Before debuting the video, Smith and Lovato went online to talk about working together.
“I've released duets with other people, but I haven't released one with a close friend in a long time,” said Lovato. “It feels really exciting ... I’m just so excited that we get to take our friendship to a whole new journey now by releasing a song together.
“We hope that this brings you joy right now."
Check out “I’m Ready” below: