Lucy Dacus - "Night Shift" (Official Music Video)

The official music video for "Night Shift," from the album 'Historian.' Preorder the limited edition red 5th anniversary pressing of ‘Historian’ on vinyl now: lucydacus.ffm.to/historian
Cast: Lucy Dacus, Jasmin Savoy Brown, E.R. Fightmaster, Frances Quinlan, Carmen Maria Machado, Phoebe Bridgers, Liza Anne, Eva Victor, Ashley Gellman, Juan Quit, Addy Watkins, Jacob Blizard, Sarah Goldstone
Director & Editor: Jane Schoenbrun
Producers: Sam Kann and Ben Shafer
1st Assistant Director: Theodore Schaefer
Cinematographer: Eric K. Yue
Production Designer: Kaili Corcoran
Costume Designer: Lowri Best
Hair & Makeup Department Head: Matia Emsellem
Chief Lighting Technician: April Goldberg
Key Grip: Greg Costa
Production Coordinator: Maia Sauer
2nd Assistant Director: Rebecca Balough
Production Assistants: Miss Sandra Mhlongo, Nell Geer, Chandler Robyn
1st Assistant Camera: Sachi Bahra
2nd Assistant Camera/Loader: Rhys Scarabosio
Set Decorator: Madeline Sadowski
Set Decorator Assistants: Holly McClintock and Alicia Connelly
Key Costumer: Maricela Nodar
Textile Artist: Rudá Tillett
Hair & Makeup Assistant: Nat Carlson
Best Boy Grip: Charlie Hernandez
Assistant Chief Lighting Technician: Cameron Steinfeld
Grip & Electric Swing: Caiya Sanchez-Strauss
Grip Production Assistant: Siara-Lauren Brown
Set Photography: Phobymo
Colorist: Mikey Rossiter at Rare Medium
Juan Quit Team
Gown: Haus of Quit
Makeup: Nicholas Maro
Hair: Adele Computer
Label: Matador Records
Film Stock: Kodak
Camera Package: TCS
Grip and Electric Package: Double Down Lighting
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#LucyDacus #NightShift #Historian

[@lona7540]

You can tell this song is really personal to her since she waited 5 whole years to bring us this video.

[@gustavolpfr]

maybe it's because she was hoping that in 5 years this song would feel like a cover

[@Pixeleyes]

In five years, I hope the songs feel like covers

[@sarah-annemurphy5208]

Dedicated to new lovers ❤️

[@theancienteternaloaktree]

@@gustavolpfr BOOM

[@adumbberg]

Either that, or she has more money to make a video than she did 5 years ago

[@luigi629]

"In five years, I hope the songs feel like covers" Hey, I don't know about it feeling like covers, but finally after 5 years we're getting the music video

[@rachaelpoole2169]

in 2021 it was five years since the breakup and she posted on instagram that the songs kinda do feel like covers!

[@gustavolpfr]

LUCY IS EVIL ONG I'M CRYING AGAIN

[@KevinDooley420]

This is exactly the comment I was looking for. I was like "This song kicks ass but why now, five years after th- Ooooooh"

[@avantgardener7493]

@@firstnamelastname4778 a cover is when you're playing a song written by someone else, rather than one you wrote

[@notscaredofsharks]

​@@firstnamelastname4778she had written songs about the breakup, and shes hoping that in 5 years, the songs feel so unfamiliar and foreign to her that they seem like covers - like someone else has written them

[@victoriaprovost3022]

Did NOT expect to see Phoebe making out in full witch makeup but I'm here for it

[@louisnewton4292]

I didn’t even recognize her damn

[@mckaylagurr8089]

I was like “Is that Phoebe???????”

[@saschahoupt6177]

@@mckaylagurr8089 I didn't know for sure but she's definitely got Phoebe's eyes

[@sageisfruity69]

HAHAH ME TOO

[@kryptoniteKJ]

Same ❤

[@prince7840]

“in 5 years i hope the songs feel like covers” shes insane

[@bellahadidnt.]

please explain that line

[@williamkim8636]

it hits so fucking hard

[@sergiovela7686]

​@@bellahadidnt.she released the song 5 years ago. And just released the music video now

[@jazz_turtle]

Absolute madlass

[@TheAelishify]

​​@@bellahadidnt. I take it as meaning that she hopes that with more time the feelings that lead to the songs she has written in the past will have diminished enough that it wont feel like she wrote them. That they'll be so completely separated from the memory of the person that she wrote them about that she can listen to them sweetly and have them make her think of the new person in her life

[@shslcatb0y931]

writing "in five years, i hope the songs feel like covers" and then waiting 5 years to drop the music video is actually diabolical shes evil

[@bugbrain5815]

HELPP

[@panghahawakan]

The way this song vividly paints the dynamics of people post-breakup: the spite you want to begrudgingly hold onto, the little graces you afford each other to move forward, the stray hope found in the aftermath. It’s insane actually

[@hellajellatv9418]

Yup. The dynamic of a post-break up couple who stay friends is tantamount to keeping Shrodinger's Elephant as a pet: is he in the room with us or is it just me?

[@zeean531]

Real

[@copaceticetal]

@@hellajellatv9418 I'm gonna borrow "Schrodinger's Elephant", that's hilarious! :D

[@kristinhess1704]

Song, and now video.

[@aliviamariegrace]

lucy, julien, and phoebe are masters at writing about forgiveness “i feel no need to forgive you but i might as well.” - night shift, lucy “i don’t forgive you, but please don’t hold me to it.” - kyoto, phoebe “i’d do anything knowing you’d forgive me.” - bloodshot, julien “emily, forgive me, can we make it up as we go along?” - emily i’m sorry, boy genius they each have their own way of viewing forgiveness and voicing how they see it and it’s truly amazing 🥺

[@denji1701]

don't forget the best of it all I came prepared for absolution, if you'd only ask So I take some offense when you say, "No regrets" - cool about it, boygenius

[@girl_idiot]

the contrast of julien always asking for forgiveness is heartbreaking

[@alcheimer]

"starring lucy and jasmin savoy, directed by jane schoenbrun" I AM GOING TO HAVE A HEART ATTACK THIS WAS MADE FOR ME

[@savi0rcomplex]

saw it tonight at the premier!! it was great

[@voiceofcrime]

YES PLS WHAT

[@prestondust6676]

Tips imaginary hats

[@kirstencatli5162]

ADRIANNE LENKER PFP

[@viralgayguy]

Your avatar--fellow adrienne lenker solo album enjoyer???

[@formerfatboy90]

I get emotional every time I try to describe this song to someone. The sadness of the first half, the rising intensity of the three choruses, and that spirit of "I can't leave your space, but I can leave your time" makes this simply incredible.

[@alece]

well said !!

[@abbeyeslava]

"In five years, I hope the songs feel like covers Dedicated to new lovers" Hits different now~

[@rachreid8746]

But it still hits. Obsessed

[@beatrizdealbuquerqueferrei6498]

it WHAT now? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZeXqqKBf7Fqf7M&ab_channel=TaylorSwift

[@olly9685]

i know i'm not the one singing this song, but it does feel like a cover. i'm 22 now, not 17. when i first listened to historian i was in the worst state of my life and couldn't imagine lasting for the next 5 days, let alone 5 years. 5 years on i'm happy and in love and i don't want to die anymore. the kid who used to listen to this on repeat didn't think he'd ever make it out. i proved him wrong. thank you lucy.

[@canary4873]

I hope I can have the same response in 5 years as well, Im 18, hopefully, I wont feel that way anymore.. though I honestly cant see myself changing but this comment gives me hope

[@jericomorales5402]

🥺

[@l.m.5974]

I am happy you decided to stay. 💿

[@cowboyinthealps]

what was more culturally significant the renaissance or the night shift mv by lucy dacus?

[@MarkGPierce]

The renaissance.

[@annelieseesparza]

@@MarkGPierce ratio

[@sharkpark4704]

@@MarkGPierce historian ended the renaissance with ease

[@muvhusiningimmbara]

Not the ratio

[@analysiswitch6095]

Night Shift, obviously! Who would even think to ask?

[@bethany7189]

Ik this song is about a breakup but I can't help but cry about my toxic relationship with my mom when I hear it. So much of it relates to estranged feelings and conflicted forgiveness. Thank you Lucy for this amazing song

[@ropesquid2085]

I feel you, I hear it and think of a completely platonic friendship I had

[@sharkpark4704]

This song (especially the bridge) is the only one in existence that makes me see the most intense, violent shades of red.

[@SubvertTheState]

I blast the bridge haha

[@racheljervis9080]

And on International Women’s Day 😭 thank you for this masterpiece, Lucy 🖤

[@heyyou8183]

"You don't deserve what you don't respect, don't deserve what you say you love and then neglect"

[@Fleants]

“I feel no need to forgive, but I might as well” ❤❤❤

[@ava5172]

ER AND PHOEBE GOING AT IT IN FULL WITCH COSTUME IS CRAZY

[@nancynogood]

“hope these songs feel like covers” Seeing a drag queen perform the song and embody it. It’s a queer cover! God I love drag and queerness this video is so good. 😭❤️‍🔥

[@laurenmw9629]

!!!!

[@edwinam1362]

I actually didn’t catch that!!!

[@ropesquid2085]

It conveys an insanely potent out-of-body feeling

[@Techn0Fox]

This song hits me on so many levels, and the fact the music video is being released 5 years later according to the final lyrics is just.... wow

[@Cyancat123]

IDC if it’s five years and two albums later, I could not be HAPPIER that this song is finally getting the video it deserves. Well done Lucy!

[@celticspike2522]

Great. This was the first song from Lucy that I fell in love it.

[@carpiioo.806]

ME TOOOO!!! it's amazingly iconic. and the music video is just AS!!!

[@iceberg1810]

SAME

[@rynun7620]

Oh my god oh my god oh my god

[@Bee-ys6kt]

Anyone else notice at 1:11 the footsteps match the beat perfectly? I love the attention to detail Lucy puts into her art ❤

[@l.m.5974]

I did not catch that at all! Insane observation. Nice!

[@subaruyagami2327]

I think it was the music video director who did it

[@francismaness585]

I really think it was an homage to Barbie as well and the flat foot/heeled foot transition. Especially with all the homage to wizard of oz, which Barbie had as well. The meanings continue to unfold with each shot. She’s so intentional it’s beautiful

[@gaccer]

“I’ll never see you if I can help it” hits close to home. Right in the feels.

[@yepisuredolikecats3979]

The chipping black nail polish is so real she’s so real for that. Also this song got me through most of my situationships.

[@kindoflinc]

I love the way the light paints Lucy green when she and Dorothy meet up

[@jajastrzemb]

I listened to this album 100 times when it came out (and since), how am I just watching this? Pure magic. There’s no place like home.

[@homesigns]

Night Shift is a perfect song, one that still elicits a primal yell from me there at the end, every time these past 5 years. Like Lucy, a gift that never stops giving. I can't wait to see Lucy, Phoebe, & Julien this summer! 😍 💙

[@MMacAttack]

Boygenius is so incredible & brilliant Love them together

[@tabitha3861]

between this, Scream, and Yellowjackets this is really the month of Jasmine Savoy I'm so excited for her

[@ava.artsss]

This is an absolute masterpiece!! I feel like I just watched an A24 movie!!

[@stardyke]

i am in LOVE with this. i don’t know whether it’s the wizard of oz costumes or the empty convention center or the concept in general but this is just so nostalgic. you’ve done it again lucy dacus

[@chickers3738]

I first listened this song in my freshman year and now the video’s finally out in my senior year. Everything comes full circle.

[@chamomile08]

Lyrics [Verse 1] The first time I tasted somebody else's spit, I had a coughing fit I mistakenly called them by your name I was let down, it wasn't the same I'm doing fine, trying to derail my one-track mind Regaining my self-worth in record time But I can't help but think of your other in the bed that was mine Am I a masochist, resisting urges to punch you in the teeth? Call you a bitch and leave? Why did I come here? To sit and watch you stare at your feet? What was the plan? Absolve your guilt and shake hands? [Chorus] I feel no need to forgive, but I might as well But let me kiss your lips, so I know how it felt Pay for my coffee and leave before the sun goes down Walk for hours in the dark, feeling all hell [Verse 2] Don't hold your breath, forget you ever saw me at my best You don't deserve what you don't respect Don't deserve what you say you love and then neglect Now bite your tongue, it's too dangerous to fall so young Take back what you said Can't lose what you never had [Chorus] I feel no need to forgive, but I might as well But let me kiss your lips, so I know how it felt Pay for my coffee and leave before the sun goes down Walk for hours in the dark, feeling all hell [Refrain] You got a 9-to-5, so I'll take the night shift And I'll never see you again, if I can help it In five years, I hope the songs feel like covers Dedicated to new lovers [Refrain] You got a 9-to-5, so I'll take the night shift And I'll never see you again, if I can help it In five years, I hope the songs feel like covers Dedicated to new lovers [Refrain] You got a 9-to-5, so I'll take the night shift And I'll never see you again, if I can help it In five years, I hope the songs feel like covers Dedicated to new lovers

[@KoenDraws]

Thanks for this

[@chamomile08]

@@KoenDraws you're welcome!

[@rowantree13]

Someone said this song reminded them of me. It's been so long, I've forgotten who said it, but I have a piece of receipt paper with 'Night Shift by Lucy Dacus' on my desk right now and I decided to finally listen to it. I now know what they meant, and I hope wherever they are, they will be happy. As for me? I'm sitting with my memories and that's okay. Thank you, Lucy, for the beautiful song.

[@ironiceilidh]

okay so e.r. + phoebe smoochin in full witch getup is something i didn't know i needed in my life

[@maki7006]

the part in 5:00 always gives me impression of a lot of souls screaming and crying and choking trying to put all their sadness and anger and frustration out… i can’t explain i just picture it everytime

[@elizabethmuss5742]

"In 5 yrs I hope the songs feel like covers" and then her releasing this 5 yrs later

[@robertfrost8264]

0:21 gotta love a Phoebers cameo, but this was a masterpiece. I haven't shed grinning-tears that heavily in a *long time*

[@brenomg1]

i've been listening to this awesome song for five years as a bitter breakup song and in comes this BEAUTIFUL video with such a beautiful end. brilliant, thanks for that

[@lissurko5267]

The symbolism and imagery hit me even more since I'm from Kansas for some reason. The lyrics were already personal but everything felt so small town and the energy was very contained in a way as well

[@cina4338]

Lucy Dacus is such an underrated artist She really deserves more

[@leeaaa27]

HOLY SHIT phoebe and lucy having songs related to wizard of oz is making me CRAZY.

[@avainthealps]

i like how she doesnt care what people thinks about her grey hairs, im 17 and i dyed my hair lots and now im getting grey hairs and im self conscious about them

[@onetwosevens]

EVERYBODY CALM DOWN (physically shaking)

[@laurencebarnes1322]

As a queer indie fan, I cannot thank you enjoy! Yesterday at work, I was saying that I struggled fitting in to the indie scene and the queer screen growing up and in my early 20s. This video clip made me laugh, dance, sing and cry. Thank you so much for being yourself and making amazing music ❤🏳️‍🌈

[@ryangosling135]

The indie scene is full of LGBT freaks. You must be really insufferable if you weren't able to fit in. Seek Jesus.

[@victorthadeucoelho7375]

Feels so special to get this after 5 years of loving this song

[@FirestarRoxMySox]

this is one of those songs that i don’t listen to often because it hits me in the chest every time. the video is stunning. so worth the wait!! also i love women

[@Dr1fterTW]

Damn, how good is this? My daughter introduced me to her and Ethel Cain.

[@kioux2278]

Holding back tears, an amazing experience to watch this video and watch chat lose their minds collectively like me. I genuinely hope all of you are doing well, and if you aren't just know you can get through this.

[@RachelAdamsBakuelanch]

lucy this is genuinely the best breakup song of all time

[@daidai199]

oh this song already makes me ugly cry BUT THIS AMAZING BEAUTIFUL CINEMATIC MV??? I'm rolled up in my sheets sobbing, thank u very much

[@kilgirlietrout]

Finding this on the trending page is exciting

[@beerandloathingpdx]

DAMN. I just discovered this song two weeks ago and put it on my recent breakup playlist. And now, like the universe holding my hand and saying it's all gonna be ok, here comes a WICKED music video for the song 5 years later! Thank you Lucy!

[@ModusOperandi..]

"Pay for my coffee and leave before the sun goes down, walk for (four?) hours in the dark feeling all hell" felt like a punch to the heart. Takes me straight back to lying and saying I was getting a lift home from my situation ships house so I could walk for an hour and a half and be alone in thoughts with my ex and grieve.

[@poconoromance]

Congrats to Lucy, Jane, Sam and the rest of your amazing cast and crew!! We are so excited to be a part of your vision

[@shelleyvaldez1716]

This song has been everything to me for so long and I can’t wait to listen to it and watch this video until the end of time

[@DavidMcMillertheHumanBoy]

The little vocals change in the last "feel like covers" at 06m:10s has me dead and buried in the ground

[@atlantanorthcutt4950]

Crying… but I feel so empowered to let that one love go. Time continues on.

[@Sofiiiaa012]

lucy, HOW DARE YOU! you just woke up one day , released this and went to sleep peacefully bffrr you got me sobbing

[@sineadtarmey]

This song has been with me through some of my worst nights.

[@baeliskye4413]

this is my superbowl

[@loganjonescoaching]

“in 5 years I hope 🤞🏼 the songs feel like covers … 🍾 🥂 dedicated to new Lovers” 💕

[@bonelessbooks9263]

my hair has started turning gray (I’m only 19 yay) but it makes me happy to see that Lucy has the same strands of silver and isn’t trying to hide hers either🤍🤍🤍gray hair ftw!

[@andymoody8363]

One of the best heartbtreak songs ever written. Glad she got the girl in the end though! Nice work LD.

[@villavicenciobritotamara3198]

Hoy terminaré cualquier vínculo amoroso con tal de sentir la canción como la primera vez que la escuché

[@julsitadwg]

AMÉN

[@Zoe-fd8ll]

This gorgeous video for what is genuinely the most cathartic song ever written???? THANK YOU MOTHER LUCY

[@baileybayer9462]

Historians will be keeping this video in their minds. One of the best ever

[@DadFeels]

I’ve loved this song for so long! So happy there’s a music video.

[@rituales]

"In five years I hope the songs feel like covers dedicated to new lovers" not sure about feeling like covers, but this videos feels like finding again an old lover :)

[@potato.pancake]

THE GREEN LIGHT ON LUCYS FACE OH MY GDO I LOVE LIGHTING DESIGN

[@blackwelladam]

One of my absolute favorites. Amazing.

[@cashcasts]

literally watched half the music video with a black screen just listening to the song waiting for visuals because my phone was glitched… still had a good time but now that i can see i’m enjoying myself much more!

[@luce69]

omg i did not expect to see Jasmin Savoy Brown

[@akaisakita8618]

I was desperately hoping I'd never relate to this song. But then the day finally came, I feel like my insides have been ripped out. I can't stomach it.

[@DaddyMorphosis]

❤️❤️ IN 5 YEARS I HOPE THE SONGS FEEL LIKE COVERS ❤️❤️ I hope they do Lucy, this song is a miracle

[@raamdubey]

Never too late. LOVE IT

[@TheImbored101]

This song is timeless ♥️👏

[@skeled0gz]

This songs been stuck in my head all day so I'm listening to it.

[@NicholasHume]

One of my all time favourite songs

[@as.dexter]

love this song omg lucy dacus back at it again with another slay

[@onyx9758]

This song is one of those songs that makes you feel like you’re floating. Amazing video Lucy 👐

[@itselote]

i love it sm 🥺🥺

[@ajgjngfthyfbk7564]

This song means a lot to me, five years ago it got me through such a bad time! I would listen to it over and over again for months. Thank you for this! ❤️

[@rebx12]

One of my favorites songs ever. breathtaking every single time ❤

[@robertfrost8264]

Seeing this live, out of thousands and thousands of live shows... I'll never forget that moment.

[@neverendingwinkleface6482]

It’s been years since the first time I heard this song and the fruition of it came all done perfectly, thank you for existing and all of your friends Lucy

[@cina4338]

This video has just made my day,,endless thanks to Lucy dacus...much love❤️❤️❤️

[@icystorm9968]

Finally the masterpiece gets the justice it deserves.

[@tonoleal3758]

I'm going through a really big breakup right now. The fact that this music video came out 5years after the album... i know she made it just for me. i have no proof but i also have no doubts. thank you Lucy

[@mashak.5384]

well I didnt think i would start my day bawling like this. The peace at the end. She moved on. The song feels like a cover. All is well.

[@v_aoun1940]

IN FIVE YEARS I HOPE THE SONGS FEEL LIKE COVERS, DEDICADED TO NEW LOVERSSSSSSS IT'S HAPPENING AJSHKAHDKDHIWHDKSBJFBSJDBIDJ

[@rat.friend]

A masterpiece. I love you, Lucy.

[@evie7601]

carmen maria machado!!! this is so iconic oh my god

[@volgtorbg]

yeah right in the feels... we didn't even get to finish the boys man :(

[@kevymetal5817]

This is the kind of song that hits harder each time you listen, and the video is just perfect.

[@Panadolprim3ss]

I will never get over the amount of talent you have Lucy honestly

[@fallingforhealy]

i do enjoy sobbing to this song

[@nessiefanatic]

as someone who grew up watching the wizard of oz literally EVERY DAY i am obsessed with this im going feral

[@myp3tmonster]

Absolutely flawless lighting