Dawn Richard Premieres New Video, 'SMFU (Save Me From You)'

Dawn Richard opens up in the video for her song, “SMFU (Save Me From You.)”

“I was going through something really, really bad and instead of me trying to keep things private, I like to give my vulnerability, make it strong and put it out there,” said Richard during a“106 & Park appearance.” “And I feel like there’s a lot of people who pretend to be a hero, but they really are the villains in this story.”

Dawn Richard is an emotional wreck in the black-and-white visual. Despite having gone solo, she reunites with five other dancers, four as backups in chorus scenes and another beside her during verses, which gives the video an interpretive feel rather than a linear storyline. One wonders if the former Danity Kane group member is talking about her disbanded buddies in the Druski-produced short film.

“I don’t need your protection from danger/I don’t need you to shield from harm/I don’t need you to save me from a robbery/When you are the one whose stolen my heart,” sings Richard. In the end, it’s her pain-filled vocals that save a slightly boring video filled with train tracks, dance numbers and looks of longing.

“SMFU (Save Me From You) is the first song and video release off Richard’s highly anticipated solo debut, GoldenHeart. Watch below.