 Like several other music videos from the "Tunnel of Love" album, including "Tunnel of Love", "One Step Up" and "Tougher Than the Rest", the video for "Brilliant Disguise" was directed by Meiert Avis.The video of the song, shot in black and white, effectively reflects its emotions.The setting is the kitchen of a modest home, & the singer sits uncomfortably on the edge of a chair, facing the camera.