A separate version of the video exists that incorporates actual footage from Tyler Shaw's own wedding, further leaning into the song's autobiographical nature. Commercial & Cultural Impact Tyler Shaw - “With You” | Live at The 2019 JUNO Awards
Tyler Shaw's (2018) is widely reviewed as a sentimental pop ballad that serves as a deeply personal tribute to his relationship with his wife, Alex. Released as the second single from his sophomore album Intuition , the track was a massive commercial success, reaching Platinum status in Canada and amassing over 10 million YouTube views within six months of its debut. Musical & Lyrical Themes Tyler Shaw - With You (Official Video)
Directed as a visual representation of Shaw's own relationship, it takes place in a romantic ballroom. A separate version of the video exists that
Critics and fans highlight the song's "heart-tugging" strings and Shaw's "soaring," passionate vocals. Musical & Lyrical Themes Directed as a visual
The song moves from that initial meeting to imagining a shared future, characterized by lyrics expressing total devotion, such as "Take a bullet to the heart just to keep you safe".
It uses a "full circle" narrative: it begins with Shaw and a woman dancing as strangers and ends with them as a married couple.
The official video is praised for its picturesque and romantic visual style.