Nelly Furtado’s fourth single from her 2012 release The Spirit Indestructible has a new music video that has just surfaced. The track Waiting for the Night stands apart from the album’s other singles with a folk ballad mood, while the accompanying visuals lean into a bold Spanish-inspired aesthetic that immediately catches the eye and signals a fresh artistic direction for the artist. The song, waiting for the Night, is presented as a intimate folk-tinged ballad, and the video amplifies that mood with a cinematic approach that blends warmth and restraint, inviting listeners to linger on the emotional core of the track while appreciating the cultural textures that color the narrative.
Filmed in stark black and white, the clip pairs Furtado with a large troupe of dancers wearing Day of the Dead makeup. The group performs a roster of Spanish-influenced dances, weaving flamenco-inspired footwork with contemporary movement to create a striking, cinematic tableau that communicates longing and resilience without shouting the message. The monochrome palette heightens the sense of time and memory, while the choreography gives the song a tactile, almost tactile, human energy that stays with viewers long after the screen goes dark.
The video can be viewed below, and audiences are encouraged to explore The Spirit Indestructible in stores to experience the full collection. The track itself breathes a gentle folk melody with subtle Spanish textures, providing a timeless, storytelling atmosphere that complements the stark visuals. Acoustic guitar threads through the arrangement with soft percussion, letting Furtado’s clear voice carry the emotional arc. The result is an intimate sound that rewards repeated listening as the imagery unfolds in parallel with the music, revealing new details with each viewing.
This release showcases Furtado’s willingness to blend cultural imagery with mainstream pop sensibilities, a fusion that resonates with listeners across Canada and the United States who appreciate cross-cultural artistry and cinematic music videos. The monochrome visuals, the dance vocabulary, and the lyrical honesty combine to create a memorable experience that stands out in her catalog and invites broader consideration of global influences in contemporary pop.”