analysis of madonna media music video

1. Analysis of Madonna
By Aderonke Bamgboye

2. In the background shows the sky full of clouds which makes you feel that you are in the right place and have the
right set of mind as the sky represents peace and quiet, this background represents heaven meaning that
Madonna is currently in heaven in the music video, as the scene is unnatural, it also shows that she is in heaven
because a lady has caught her as the lady is part of the choir in church the lady may look like she is an angel.
Mythical and Mysterious
Mythical and Mysterious

3. The motif for this print screen is Horror, for this reason it is shown in the background as there is fire on each cross,
the use of fire signifies hell because hell is known for many things such as fire, blood, dark and heat. It is also
known for horror because it has been taken at night time. As Horror scenes are known as monsters, war, blood
and fire etc.
HorrorHorror

4. Fragmentation of The Body
Fragmentation of the body has been taken place in Madonna’s music video variety of times, in this print
screen it shows an unusual close up of Madonna's face which shows fragmentation of the body. As her face
shows an emotion of shocked/ overwhelmed as she looks like she is confused on what is happening to her.
Fragmentation of the Body

5. Ritual Celebration
In this print screen, Madonna is rejoicing with the choir in the church, it is evidently shown as the stereotype
is taken place where all choirs are black with the same uniform in an line singing. This shows that this print
screen is a ritual celebration.

6. ControversialControversy
In this print screen it is evidently shown that Madonna is in love with the black Jesus. This is controversial
because Religious people could possibly be offended the fact that Jesus is black, as we really do not know what
colour Jesus really is, also the fact that Madonna is sleeping with Jesus is quite controversial and inappropriate
as we see Jesus as the Messiah.

7. Controversy
In this print screen, it is controversial because behind Madonna we see the cross on flames which represents
against Christianity as fire signifies hell. Religious people will be offended by this as they would think that
Madonna is mocking God.

8. Lyrics Informing Narratives
In this print screen it shows Madonna closing the door as soon as the sound of the door shuts Madonna says
the word ‘home’ at the exact same time ‘I hear you call my name, And it feels like home’ . This part shows the
lyrics informing the narratives because the door looks like a door from home when really it is a church door.

9. Lyrics Informing Narratives
In this print screen it shows Madonna on her knees as the lyrics says ‘I'm down on my knees, I wanna take
you there’. These lyrics explains that she’s on her knees praying when really she is giving oral pleasure to
the person she is really in love with. This shows the lyrics informing the narratives as the true meaning are
hidden within the lyrics.