Agnes Obel - Broken Sleep (official Video) May 2026

Favorite Song: Agnes Obel 'Broken Sleep' – forever a dream

Finding Solace in the Nocturnal: Agnes Obel’s "Broken Sleep" Agnes Obel - Broken Sleep (Official Video)

She discovered an ancient, mythical connection between the inability to sleep and a fear of death. Rather than letting this realization fuel her anxiety, Obel chose to "poke fun" at the malady. By treating her insomnia as an "old friend," she stripped it of its power, transforming her restless nights into a flow-state of creativity. A Visual Dreamscape: The Official Music Video Favorite Song: Agnes Obel 'Broken Sleep' – forever

The official music video, directed by her long-term collaborator and partner , is a mesmerizing visual companion that perfectly mirrors the song’s themes. Agnes Obel - Broken Sleep (Official Video)