YUNGBLUD’s latest release, ZOMBIE, is more than just a song, it’s a tribute, a cinematic experience, and an emotional journey wrapped into a few powerful minutes of visual storytelling. With stunning cinematography and a deeply personal narrative, the music video, directed by Charlie Sarsfield, paints an intimate portrait of the unsung heroes of our world: nurses.
The casting of Florence Pugh as the nurse brings depth and gravitas to the video. Her performance is outstanding, she captures both the quiet strength and private suffering that medical workers carry with them daily. What’s most compelling is how the video reveals the dual reality nurses often live in: offering warmth and reassurance to their patients while quietly carrying their own emotional burdens.
The video becomes a lens into the reality of caregiving, one filled with compassion, exhaustion, and dignity. It’s touching to see Dom include his late grandmother, to whom the song is dedicated. Her presence, even posthumously, adds layers of authenticity and raw emotion to the narrative. It’s a loving nod to someone who clearly meant the world to him and who struggled with her own battles.
For many viewers, including myself, the video stirs up deeply personal memories. It reminded me of the countless hospital visits I made while my father was ill, of the tireless nurses who not only cared for him but stood by him, even in his final moments. The nurse who looked after him cried with us. She had been a constant source of support when we couldn’t be there, and I believe she stayed by his side to the very end. That kind of humanity is rare and unforgettable.
What this video does so well is shine a light on the emotional labor that often goes unseen. Nurses are more than caregivers, they are companions, protectors, and often silent witnesses to life’s most fragile moments. Through ZOMBIE, Dom honors them with sensitivity and grace.
Charlie Sarsfield’s direction is, once again, brilliant. Every frame is thoughtfully composed, and the visual storytelling reinforces the song’s message in ways words alone couldn’t. The use of light, shadows, and intimate close-ups adds texture and sincerity to the piece, transforming it into a short film as much as a music video.
In the end, ZOMBIE is a masterpiece that blends art and emotion seamlessly. It’s a reminder of how music and visuals can come together to say something real, something lasting. This is Dom at his most vulnerable and visionary.
Nurses Are Angels in Disguise
Nurses often go unnoticed in the chaos of hospitals and emergency rooms, yet they are the silent guardians of humanity. They are the first to comfort and the last to let go. In moments of pain, fear, and vulnerability, it is the nurse who holds your hand, offers a steady voice, and quietly becomes your anchor.
They are more than medical professionals, they truly are angels in disguise.
They carry invisible emotional weight while delivering care with warmth, patience, and resilience. Their strength lies not just in knowledge and skill, but in their ability to make people feel seen, safe, and loved even in their most fragile moments.
YUNGBLUD’s ZOMBIE video captures this essence beautifully, honoring nurses not just as workers, but as everyday angels, fierce, kind, and deeply human.