Lewis wrote the song in after his father was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer (pre-leukemia) and given a 25% chance of survival. He penned the lyrics as a way to process the overwhelming fear of loss, famously noting that he "cried about 15 times" during the writing process.
The official music video for Dean Lewis 's is a deeply personal tribute to his father, released on September 6, 2022 . Directed and edited by the singer's brother, Sean Loaney , the visual narrative interweaves modern-day performance with intimate archival footage. Dean Lewis How Do I Say Goodbye Official Video
While the song was written as a "death song," Lewis’s father ultimately underwent a successful and went into remission. This transformed the track from a lament into a celebration of their relationship and shared survival. Video Themes and Imagery Lewis wrote the song in after his father
The music video highlights the bond between father and son through several key elements: Directed and edited by the singer's brother, Sean
Watch the official music video, which combines a raw studio performance with childhood home movies taken by the singer's father: Dean Lewis - How Do I Say Goodbye (Official Video) DeanLewisVEVO YouTube• Sep 5, 2022