When Lainey Wilson teased her new music video for “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” fans knew something unusual was coming—but they probably weren’t prepared for just how wild it would get.
Wilson officially released the music video on September 25, bringing her playful new song to life in the most unexpected way. The track, which came out in June and features John Mayer on guitar, is a fun and slightly cheeky tribute to Wilson’s husband, Devlin “Duck” Hodges. In the song, she jokingly compares him to the everyday essentials she simply can’t live without.
The music video takes that humor to another level.
Wilson fully embraces the song’s quirky personality by literally “losing her head” while searching for her phone and keys. Throughout the video, her head and body appear separated, creating a series of bizarre and hilarious scenes.
Her head pops through the roof of a car, hangs out inside a refrigerator, operates a record player, rolls down a hill and even ends up in a body of water. It’s strange, unexpected and clearly designed to make fans laugh.
One of the sweetest—and funniest—moments comes when Wilson’s French Bulldog, Hippie Mae, discovers her owner’s head sitting on the couch. The adorable pup immediately starts licking Wilson’s face while Wilson is completely unable to stop her.
How Did Lainey Wilson Film It?
After seeing the finished video, many fans naturally wondered how Wilson managed to pull off the unusual effects.
Wilson gave fans a behind-the-scenes look before the video premiered, showing how some of the scenes were created. During the car sequence, she poked her head through the roof while wearing a green-screen shirt. That allowed the production team to digitally remove her body from the footage, creating the hilarious illusion seen in the final video.
It’s another example of Wilson leaning into her playful side—and proving that sometimes, the best music videos are the ones fans never see coming.