Years & Years - Take Shelter (official Video) May 2026

The video features a guest appearance by actress , whom frontman Olly Alexander specifically wanted for the project.

: Alexander described the song as being about a relationship where he felt manipulated but "sort of liked it". Years & Years - Take Shelter (Official Video)

: Critics and fans have interpreted the "dirty and sweaty" synths as symbolic of a sexual experience that goes beyond words into pure feeling, specifically focusing on taking refuge in casual encounters without shame. Production Details Director : Robert F. Müller. Production Company : Nice and Polite. Release Date : August 3, 2014. The video features a guest appearance by actress

: Part of the Take Shelter EP (released August 19, 2014) and the album Communion . Olly Alexander – Take Shelter Lyrics - Genius Years & Years - Take Shelter (Official Video)