Synopsis
Set outdoors in New York's Central Park, the video presents Sia in an increasingly stripped-back portrait. She begins in elaborate hair and a striking handmade costume, performing with a deliberately constructed, almost theatrical persona. As the song unfolds, the styling gradually recedes and her presence becomes more natural and direct, echoing the song's movement from guarded loneliness toward emotional openness. The simple outdoor setting keeps the focus on Sia's expressive performance and the feeling of finally finding someone worth staying for.
Factoids & Trivia
- The video was filmed outdoors in Central Park.
- Sia created the costumes herself. Their handmade quality connects neatly with the song's imagery of stitching, fitting and keeping someone close.
- The visual concept was built around Sia gradually becoming more comfortable in front of the camera and appearing more like herself as the video progresses.
- An earlier planned version of the video was shelved because Sia was unhappy with her appearance. That concept used a linear set containing eight different environments, including snowcapped mountains and a yellow observatory.
- "Day Too Soon" was released as the first single from *Some People Have Real Problems*, appearing on the album released in January 2008.