Lara Villani Is Done With Second Chances - And She’s Never Sounded More Alive

There’s something magnetic about an artist who can turn heartbreak into confidence, who can take the messiest moments of love and turn them into something that feels empowering, cinematic, and a little bit dangerous.

Melbourne singer-songwriter Lara Villani does exactly that with her new single Second Chances, a standout track from her upcoming visual EP, and the music video might be her most captivating moment yet.

If you’ve ever sat somewhere public replaying a breakup in your mind while trying to act like you’re totally fine, this video is going to feel uncomfortably familiar… in the best way. Shot inside a Northcote laundromat while it was open, the visual for Second Chances paints a moody, R&B-soaked scene: dim lights, soft reflections off washing machines, and Lara alone with her thoughts - equal parts fierce, fed up, and beautifully vulnerable.

The music video captures that very specific kind of loneliness that hits right after a relationship ends. She sits, waits, thinks, breathes. Every look is a mix of exhaustion and clarity, tired of excuses, tired of emotional tug-of-war, and fully aware that she deserves so much more. It’s dreamy, atmospheric, and effortlessly stylish, with director Louise McKnoulty and Lara (who filmed and edited it herself) building an intimate “mini-movie” that mirrors the song’s message perfectly.

Second Chances isn’t just a breakup anthem, it’s a boundary. A line in the sand. A reminder that once someone destroys your trust, you don’t owe them another chance to do it again. It’s a theme Lara has been exploring throughout her new body of work: self-worth, emotional reckoning, and the weird, chaotic adventure of modern love.

Her upcoming EP is all about the highs and lows of relationships, the flirtation, the heartbreak, the rebuilding. She’s described the project as a journey: fun, emotional, and deeply personal. And that energy is all over Second Chances. The vocals glide between soft and bold, the production leans into a pop-R&B pocket with a slightly bluesy undertone, and the whole track has that confident sway that makes you straighten your posture without even noticing.

Choosing a laundromat wasn’t just aesthetic, it symbolizes something real. That feeling of waiting for someone to show up, physically or emotionally. Hoping they’ll get it right this time. And then slowly realizing… they won’t.

The video follows that emotional arc: waiting → disappointment → self-realization → “boy, bye.”

The setting keeps everything grounded and relatable, while Lara’s presence fills the space with that "quiet storm" energy - soft, moody, but undeniably powerful.

Fans of Lara Villani know her for weaving genres, bold R&B, punchy pop, hints of blues and rock while they all tie together with emotional honesty. But this EP is different. She’s said it’s the most her she’s ever sounded. The visuals for each track form their own little universe, each one showcasing a different emotion or moment in the story. Second Chances sets the tone: confident, vulnerable, and unapologetically self-aware.

It’s the perfect soundtrack for anyone who’s ever outgrown a relationship, or themselves.

So, turn the lights low, open the video on full screen, and let yourself sink into the mood. Some songs hurt. Some songs heal. Second Chances manages to do both, and still feel like a win.