2. Begins in a
dramatic blue
light which is
repeated
through the
music video
Breaking the 4th wall,
direct address
Eye-level close-up
makes it seem
personal and
reflects the lyrics
which are
suggested to be
about his
childhood and his
parenrs.
3. The camera slowly zooms
out and red lights begin
to flash like one of a
police car
The artist begins to loses his tie
and has a scared expression on
his face, he seems slightly
unhinged
The artist constantly stares at the
camera making it seem like he’s
singing or speaking to someone
4. Contrasting colours of
red and blue draw the
attention of the viewers
aware from the artist
and more towards the
boxes with names on
them. These may mean
he’s either moving in or
out. It could also
suggest boxes of
memories. Of his
childhood
Reference to another
song of his called
‘Romeo & Juliet’ on
one of his boxes. This
could suggest
metaphorical storage
of bottled-up
emotions in his mind
The camera moves randomly around the room,
suggests an unplanned and chaotic thought
process. The contrasting colours and random
camera movements also portray uncontrollable
emotions he hasn’t been able to process
5. The repetition of
locations with
similar blue
lighting creates
an easy flow
through the
video as
everything is
linked
The outer parts of the scene
are slightly darker to draw the
audience’s attention to the
centre of the scene
Wide shot, almost full body shot makes the artist appear
vulnerable. Follows Andrew Goodwin’s theory that the visuals
must fit with the music and the lyrics
6. Camera circles around the artist reflecting his loud
and chaotic thought processes like the world is
spinning around him
Lighting was darker in front of him and lighter behind
him may connote with turning away from familiarity like
his family
The circulating camera displays more of the rooms which
appears to seem empty apart from a plant and a
beanbag. This suggests moving out of an old bedroom, as
he moves on.
7. Low canted angle
shows chaos and
despair which is
reinforced by his
emotional
expressions.
Light coming through
the curtains suggests
shunning out the light
Boxes with names
suggests he’s
haunted by the
people of his past
and struggling to let
go so he boxes it up.
Leaving the house
but bringing his
emotions with him-
leaving physically not
mentally suggests
childhood trauma or
an emotional bond
that he doesn’t know
how to let go of.
8. Close up- eye level
Makes it personal as if
he’s staring right at the
person watching.
Suggests this song was
written directly
towards someone in
particular.
Constant blue lighting
with no red reflects his
scared emotion with
no anger.
Losing the effort to feel
angry, becoming numb.
9. • Wide shot
• Full body shot
• Silhouette
• Dark colours
Dehumanising image,
it could be anyone in
his situation
Not artificial lighting,
a more natural
representation
reflects a vulnerable
state
Moving the boxes
around showing he
is preparing to
leave
10. Low eye level shot
reinforces the imagery of
vulnerability as he is
crouching
Red lamp behind
him acts like a red
aura around him
which makes it
seem like he’s
glowing, or that he
is controlling the
lights
Contrast of the white
coming through the
curtains and the shadows
on the floor could infer that
he is falling into a darker
mental state.
This may suggest this room
is like a mind palace and
not a real place, but a
metaphorical one where he
can visualise his emotions
11. Medium shot with
the artist centred in
the frame
Carrying a box,
metaphorical
baggage, or old
memories he’s
carrying to leave the
house
Shadows
outline the
shot creating a
mysterious
atmosphere
Yellow and green walls
suggest an old home,
which is also shown
through the tiles on
the table and the old
fridge
12. The strong and
contrasting blues
and reds create a
dramatic frame
as the artist walks
out of the house
The colours may
resemble the
ideology of good
fighting bad
Over the shoulder
mid shot- not being
able to see his face
adds a sense of
vulnerability and a
lack of confidence
13. Slow zoom-in on the character seems daunting as the room
feels smaller. This makes the artist seem trapped inside this
potentially metaphorical mind palace which shows what he is
really thinking in comparison to a previous scene where he is
carrying a box and walking through the house with a neutral
expression
In comparison to other scenes in this room, it
seems brighter as he is stood up rather than
crouching on the floor. They may resemble a
realisation or sense of empowerment that allows
him to feel lighter and safer when he gets closer
to leaving the house
The constant nervous adjusting of the tie suggests
discomfort for the artist
14. Dramatic mid shot in
the dark as he walks
out the house but
turns back for
another look
This looks like a final
goodbye, which links
to his lyrics about not
wanting to be called
home again
This shot has no blue
in it, as he is walking
into a more natural
reality with no
artificial lighting
Warm red tones
seems easier to look
at, suggesting that he
feels better now that
he has walked out
15. Canted angle shows chaos
The camera slowly spins as lights flash from behind him,
the lights are coming from another room as he walks
away from it. This shows that something behind the door
is what is causing the chaos and is the reason why he’s so
distressed
The use of the blue lighting links the hallways to his mind
palace, hinting that he has closed doors in his mind of
things he wishes to forget and leave behind in his house
16. The camera continues to spin as the artist is leaning
against the source of light, suggesting a conflict
between leaning against it for support but also causes
distress
This could be inferred with an unhealthy relationship
with individuals like parents who were supposed to be
supportive but instead surround him in distorting
flashing lights like a police car
When the artist is fully upside down the light shines a
white/yellow which contrasts the the dark blues and
the music
17. Circular narrative,
the video ends
with a close up of
the artist looking
into the camera
with a dark blue
lighting
This suggests things
aren’t fully fixed as
he is back where he
started
