The official music video for by Lily Kershaw is a cinematic exploration of life’s fragility and the passage of time. Released in September 2013 as the lead single from her debut album, Midnight In The Garden , the video gained significant attention after the song was featured in high-profile TV moments, most notably the Season 7 finale of Criminal Minds . Creative Vision and Direction

Directed by , known for his work with The Lumineers and Aesop Rock , the video was filmed in a historic, century-old house located near the University of Southern California (USC). Fee’s concept avoids a literal interpretation of the lyrics, instead focusing on "steps in a lifetime" to mirror the song's existential themes.

: The lyrics "I took the path less traveled on" emphasize choosing an unconventional life journey.

: The video uses a vintage, dreamlike atmosphere to reflect Kershaw's observation that "this life is as fragile as a dream".

: Kershaw appears throughout, often against the backdrop of the vintage house, providing a grounded, authentic presence that contrasts with the fleeting nature of the passing years. Song Meaning and Themes

Kershaw often describes her music as being "all about death" and heartbreak, though "As It Seems" also touches on self-discovery and the search for purpose.