A narrative music video tells a story that relates to the song's lyrics. They became popular in the 1950s when short music videos played in French jukeboxes, and the genre continued growing until 1981 when music videos became mainstream. Famous examples include Coldplay's "The Scientist", Oasis' "Stand By Me", Michael Jackson's "Thriller", and Bon Jovi's "Always", with the author noting they particularly enjoy the plot twists in Oasis' "Stand By Me" video and how it connects to the song's title.