In the video for “Champion,” Lenka sits against a white backdrop as illustrative sketches of objects representing the lyrics appear both on the background and across her own white shirt. Around halfway through guest vocalist Josh Pyke appears in his own white shirt with the black and white animated sketches accenting his own lines. Toward the end of the video the floating drawings are filled in with color and moving with a vibrant activity to match the climax of the song. It’s all a playful and lighthearted way to present Lenka’s upbeat pop song about how she doesn’t need grand gestures for someone to prove their love to her when it’s real, just the knowledge that she’s supported in life and her feelings by someone with whom she shares a mutual understanding and regard. And that such tangible and enduring affections are mutual. It’s a simple message and in its earnestness seems sincere and uplifting when many other pop songs are about a journey and struggling for it. This song is about appreciating what one has without second guessing it. Watch the video for “Champion” on YouTube and follow Lenka at the links provided. The new album Intraspectral was released on November 17, 2023 and available to stream on Spotify also linked below.
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