Ron Sexsmith has long been the "songwriter’s songwriter," a title earned through decades of crafting melodies so naturally perfect they feel like they’ve always existed. His 2023 track, "What I Had in Mind," from the album The Vivian Line , is a quintessential example of this gift. The official music video serves as a visual extension of the song’s gentle, reflective nature. A Masterclass in Understatement
: The song explores the bittersweet realization that while things didn't go exactly to plan, there is a quiet beauty in where we ended up. ron_sexsmith_what_i_had_in_mind_official_video
The song itself is a breezy, mid-tempo meditation on life’s unexpected turns. Sexsmith’s signature warm tenor carries lyrics that grapple with the gap between our grand plans and the reality we land in. Ron Sexsmith has long been the "songwriter’s songwriter,"
: Much of the video features Ron Sexsmith in comfortable, everyday settings. Whether he’s walking through a neighborhood or performing in a simple room, the focus remains on his expressive, slightly melancholic face. A Masterclass in Understatement : The song explores
: The cinematography uses soft lighting and a warm color palette, evoking a sense of nostalgia that fits the "Vivian Line" theme—a metaphorical (and literal) boundary between the city and the country.