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Lucy Dacus Breaks Free in 'Ankles' Music Video

3/29/2025

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In the captivating music video for "Ankles," Lucy Dacus embodies a Victorian damsel breaking free from a painting in Paris, evading a stern museum guard. This striking imagery mirrors the song's exploration of curiosity and restraint, while Dacus highlights the powerful role of framing in art, a theme woven throughout her latest album, "Forever Is a Feeling."

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In the captivating music video for "Ankles," Lucy Dacus embodies a Victorian damsel breaking free from a painting in Paris, evading a stern museum guard. This striking imagery mirrors the song's exploration of curiosity and restraint, while Dacus highlights the powerful role of framing in art, a theme woven throughout her latest album, "Forever Is a Feeling."