(official Music Video) | The Pretty Reckless - Heaven Knows

Released in February 2014, the official music video for "Heaven Knows" by is a stark, provocative visual statement that cemented Taylor Momsen's transition from a TV star to a legitimate rock powerhouse. Co-directed by Momsen and Jon J, the video serves as a dark exploration of social issues, indoctrination, and adolescent rebellion. Visual Narrative and Themes

: The video's controversial elements, such as the full-frontal nudity and religious imagery, helped it gain viral attention and "NSFW" status, effectively "kicking down the door" for the band in the international rock scene. The Pretty Reckless - Heaven Knows (Official Music Video)

: The "call and response" vocals—where Momsen’s lines are repeated by a chorus of children—underlines the theme of generational anger and the loss of innocence. Released in February 2014, the official music video

The video's "heaven-and-hell dichotomy" mirrors the song’s foot-stomping, glam-rock rhythm, which critics compared to Queen’s "We Will Rock You". : The "call and response" vocals—where Momsen’s lines

: It was the band's first #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, spending 18 weeks in the top spot and becoming the most successful rock single of 2014.

: The song made The Pretty Reckless the second female-fronted band in history to top the Mainstream Rock chart, tying a record set by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts' "I Love Rock 'n' Roll".