Directed by Colin Tilley, the official music video features both artists in various cinematic vignettes. It uses quick cuts and surreal imagery to represent different facets of life and identity, further emphasizing the theme of what is seen versus what is hidden.
The chorus emphasizes needing window tints because there is "way too much to lose," reflecting a desire to move through the world without constant public scrutiny. Anderson .Paak - TINTS ft. Kendrick Lamar
The song features high-profile collaborators and technical staff: Anderson .Paak and Om'Mas Keith. Mixing: Dr. Dre and Quentin "Q" Gilkey. Directed by Colin Tilley, the official music video
Anderson .Paak on drums, Jose Rios and Jeff Gitelman on guitar, and Rob Lewis on piano. Additional Vocals: Tayla Parx provides extra vocal layers. Lyrical Themes Anderson
Anderson .Paak - TINTS (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (Official Video) Anderson Paak YouTube• Oct 28, 2018
The central metaphor of "Tints" revolves around the "fishbowl" effect of celebrity life: