2. Genre Characteristics
• Genre: Pop
• Contains dance routine
• Dance routine contains acting out of lyrics
heart shaped hands for ‘still in love’
• The clothing/costumes used go against
conventions of a pop video – they are
dark, edgy and often made of leather
3. Relationship Between Lyrics and
Visuals
• Lyrics contain references to the bible – this is
paired with religious imagery such as crown of
thorns, baptism and crosses.
• ‘Judas is the demon I cling to’ – images of fire
and fighting – possibly suggesting hell
• The video ends with being stoned, a religious
punishment.
4. Relationship Between Music and
Visuals
• The music is fast paced which pairs with the
fast editing of the video
• The music is quite dark sounding this matches
the dark colours, imagery and lighting used in
the video
• Actions and dance routines fit with the drum
beats in the song.
5. Close Up of Artist
• Yes – Lots of close ups of Lady Gaga, help to
strengthen her identity in the music industry
and promote her music – People will associate
her face with the music.
6. References to Looking
• Voyeurism – Female body on show, especially
in baptism scene. Male body also on show
through backing dancers.
• There are many examples of looking,
especially towards Judas and Jesus
7. Intertexuality
• Links to religion:
– Religious imagery ( crown of thorns, crosses etc)
– References to Jesus and Judas in lyrics
– Leather jackets with names of disciples
– Washing feet
– Baptism
