WEB Bastille - Pompeii Official Music Video - YouTube
Track 7 on The Singles Club
Pompeii was the fourth song to be released from Bastille's debut.
Pompeii is a song by British pop rock band Bastille. It is the fourth single from their debut studio album Bad Blood and was released on 11 January 2013. The song was written by lead singer Dan Smith and produced by Mark Crew. Pompeii is a midtempo song with a driving beat and soaring vocals. The lyrics of the song are about the destruction of the Roman city of Pompeii by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
Pompeii was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in several countries, including the UK, the US, and Canada. The song has been certified platinum in the UK and double platinum in the US. Pompeii has also been nominated for several awards, including the Brit Award for British Single of the Year and the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song.
The official music video for Pompeii was directed by Jesse John Jenkins and released on 18 January 2013. The video features the band performing the song in a variety of locations, including a forest, a field, and a beach. The video also includes footage of the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Pompeii is a powerful and moving song about the fragility of life. The song's lyrics and imagery are haunting, and the music is both beautiful and intense. Pompeii is a classic song that will continue to be enjoyed by fans for years to come.
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