The video follows the classic power ballad aesthetic of the late 1980s. It features the band performing under dramatic spotlights, starting with a keyboard solo and focusing heavily on frontman Joey Tempest singing directly to the camera.
The video features guitarist Kee Marcello , who had recently replaced original guitarist John Norum shortly after the album's release. Song History and Meaning Europe - Carrie (Official Video)
The performance is interspersed with ethereal shots of a woman, presumably "Carrie," emphasizing the song’s themes of longing and farewell. The video follows the classic power ballad aesthetic