Alessia Cara – Growing Pains
Alessia Cara – Growing Pains (2018)
Directed by: Alan Masferrer
Growing Pains is a pop ballad by Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara, released on June 15, 2018, as the lead single from her second studio album, *The Pains of Growing*. Co-written with Andrew Wansel and Warren Felder, and produced by Pop & Oak, the song delves into the emotional complexities of transitioning into adulthood, capturing feelings of uncertainty and self-discovery. The accompanying music video, directed by Alan Masferrer, premiered on June 20, 2018, and features Cara navigating a dystopian environment where masked figures in suits impose conformity, symbolizing societal pressures and the loss of innocence. The video’s striking visuals and thematic depth earned it a nomination for Best Cinematography at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards.
