The music video included flashbacks, some scenes of panicking crowds running around the streets, and newscast footages of random rioting and in terms of violence. The video begins as the solar flare named "Eleanor" is expected to impact Earth in 47 minutes, according to the music video trailer. The official music video was then released on May 19, 2017. The artwork video of the song's cover and the trailer was released on May 15 and 17, respectively. Matt Medved of Billboard regarded "Tired" as a song that "showcases Walker's signature melodic production within a more radio-friendly format than his previous outings." Music video He has an amazing voice, has written an incredible song and I hope my fans will enjoy it as much as I do!" James added: "Delighted to be working with Alan on this track, he's such a talent, I love his sound and what he has done for the song! Can't wait for both of our audiences to hear it!" Critical reception Also, it is my first release with a male vocalist, and I'm very grateful to have Gavin James join me on this one. I feel it adds another dimension to my productions. On the occasion of the single release, Walker said: "I'm very excited to finally release 'Tired'. With the instrumental version of the song as background music. A trailer was released on, revealing more details of the music video for the song, On, Alan Walker released an artwork video teaser for the single on social media, in which the single's cover art was revealed. Walker performed "Tired" in his live performances before the single's public release.