“SUCKER” (Music Video) By Kelsie Kimberlin

Kelsie Kimberlin’s newest release, “Sucker,” captures a remarkable blend of rawness, empowerment, and innovation. The music video and the audio “Sucker” can now be accessed on almost all major platforms globally such as YouTube; https://youtu.be/DJUyPfe5akU Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and Amazon Music. It is safe to assume that with these platforms, Kelsie’s new song is more than a simple audio track, but rather a phenomenon. This is Kelsie’s fourth release for the calendar year of 2025 and once again reiterates her determination to use music as a voice for herself and a way to connect with the world.

The music video's narrative is profoundly intimate and laden with meaning, especially considering that it was shot in Kyiv, Ukraine. The video is fully directed by Kimberlin herself alongside her Ukrainian counterpart, Pavlo Khomiuk. As the camera focuses on Kelsie’s face, she is seen sitting at a table overflowing with multiple musical instruments. Kelsie breathes life into lyrics by using vivid close-ups and gentle contact with all the instruments, masterfully expressing the internal conflict, helplessness, and sorrow that accompany being on the receiving end of a one-sided relationship. Every pivotal step that leads her deeper into the emotional snare is represented through figurative instruments. Amid her powerful yet delicate gestures, the overwhelming reality is exposed. Her expression alone, without the words, is more striking than the lyrics.

In terms of accomplishment, “Sucker” brilliantly integrates deep production with pop sensibilities. Polished to perfection, the Adele mixer, Liam Nolan, and Amy Winehouse's ex-master, Stuart Hawkes, worked on it. Stunningly intimate yet epic at the same time, the result creates a comfy castle in the sky. Kelsie’s vocals are compellingly soft during moments of contemplation, and fierce during realizations. The chorus wafts about till your bittersweet memories of the video reminisce somehow, and they stay longer than usual. All of this makes “Sucker” so rich in complexity, violating the standards set by boring ballads with overwhelming pop simplicity.

“Sucker” goes beyond just another breakup track, thematic content Kelsie claims. No, it becomes a shoutout to those who have crossed paths with entangling illusions. The universal idea captures the deceiving combination of hope mixed with denial that clouds one’s judgment and keeps them in a constantly emotionally turbulent situation. She explains, “For me, it’s not only an autobiographical piece but a story about countless girls I’ve come across where boys strung them along just to use them.” In today’s world, a statement like that shifts a conversation in an empowering, blooming way, and Kelsie tells it from a wounded place wrapped up in poise, fascination, and unfiltered honesty.

A significant mention goes to Kelsie’s relentless activism and artistry. She has recently received the United Nations Humanitarian Award and St. George’s Royal Medal of Honour, conferred by King Charles for her support of Ukraine, cementing her status as a musician with influence. Her music video for “Sucker” was shot while she was in Kyiv, where she is simultaneously developing a full length feature film about Ukrainian resilience. Very few in the pop world can articulate creativity, advocacy, and identity in one voice as Kelsie Kimberlin does. You can also get more updates of Kelsie’s upcoming shows, new releases, her daily updates, and also her other songs on her social media handles as follows: YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/KelsieKimberlinofficial

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kelsiekimberlinofficial1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelsiekimberlin/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/kelsiekimberlin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KelsieKimberlin

To wrap up, “Sucker,” in my opinion, is a Kelsie Kimberlin's song that needs to be both watched and listened to. It embodies everything we expect from a pop song today but does so unabashedly and imaginatively. With the click of a button on YouTube, a tap on Spotify, or by voice command on Apple Music, listeners have access to “Sucker,” a song that showcases Kelsie Kimberlin’s undeniable image as a fervent socially-engaged pop icon. This is not just a piece of art, it is Kelsie’s message to the world that even in heartbreak, there is always strength on the other side.

Written by Manuel