Directed by the legendary Sophie Muller at Hampton Court House School in London, the Official Music Video takes a unique "meta" approach. Rather than a standard linear heartbreak plot, it features Lewis performing against various photographic set-ups, interspersed with behind-the-scenes glimpses.
Written by J.R. Rotem and Andrea Martin—who originally envisioned the track for Whitney Houston's comeback—the song remains a "breakup anthem" for its honest take on the passage of time. Leona Lewis - Better in Time (Official Video)
The Art of Moving On: Revisiting Leona Lewis’s "Better in Time" Directed by the legendary Sophie Muller at Hampton
: The video was heavily inspired by fashion design, giving it a timeless, high-editorial feel. The lyrics don't promise an overnight fix
: Lewis appears alongside a horse in several scenes, a nod to strength and freedom that aligns with the song's theme of eventually letting go.
The lyrics don't promise an overnight fix. Instead, they acknowledge the "fragile" verses and "volcanic" choruses of grief. It’s the realization that while you can't forget an ex-partner right now, you know with absolute certainty that "it will all get better in time". The Legacy of a Platinum Hit