FKA Twigs has once again captivated audiences with the release of her visually stunning music video for “Childlike Things,” a track from her latest album EUSEXUA. The video, directed by Jordan Hemingway and written by Tony Award-winning playwright Jeremy O. Harris.
It features an unexpected yet compelling cameo from North West, the 11-year-old daughter of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West. Blending humor, social commentary, and generational perspectives, the eight-minute visual piece has become a cultural talking point.
The video opens with a satirical skit starring comedian Jake Shane and filmmaker Kevin Smith as music executives. Shane attempts to explain the concept of Eusexua—a term central to FKA Twigs’ artistic philosophy of creative ecstasy—to a skeptical Smith, who dismisses the idea in favor of commercial metrics.
This sets the stage for her impassioned performance, where she delivers a ballet-inspired dance routine while declaring, “Your numbers and figures don’t mean anything when you’re sweating on the dance floor, discovering something new for the first time!” The scene serves as a sharp critique of the music industry’s prioritization of profit over artistic integrity.
The highlight of the video arrives with the introduction of North West, who delivers a confident rap verse in both English and Japanese. Dressed in matching white fur coats with Twigs, North’s verse includes lines like, “Hello, my name is North-chan / From California to Tokyo / Jesus the King / Praise God / Jesus is the only true God.” Her multilingual performance and youthful energy add a dynamic layer to the video’s exploration of faith and the joy of artistic discovery.
In an Instagram post, Twigs explained her decision to feature North, praising her “tenacity” and ability to embody the childlike wonder essential to the song’s message. She also highlighted North’s unique perspective on faith, which brought depth and authenticity to the collaboration.
Thematically, “Childlike Things” shows the pressures of aging in the entertainment industry and the societal expectations placed on young artists. By incorporating North West—a child who has grown up in the public eye—the video highlights the challenges faced by young people navigating fame while celebrating their unfiltered creativity.
