Humanal’s new song Vanity is a philosophical reflection on vanity and materialism, exploring how the pursuit of status, wealth, and power is fuelled by illusions of superiority and fear.
The lyrics ask, “When the fire takes over, what will be left of all this?”—inviting the listener to reflect on the transience of material achievements and the fragility of relationships built on superficial interests. The music video amplifies this message, using symbolic imagery and visual metaphors to portray the constant dissatisfaction that accompanies the pursuit of vanity.
Scenes of “rooms full of gold” and “fake smiles” reveal the corruption and superficiality inherent in this obsession, while characters struggle against their own social masks in an endless cycle of self-assertion and frustration. Check it out on Vanity below.
