This music video by the band The XX explores themes of regret, guilt, and moving on from past mistakes like addiction. The dark blue background and costumes portraying young goths represent the depression and difficulties of their past lives. The lyrics discuss forgiving and forgetting the "crystallized" or paralyzing effects of meth in order to start anew, though one member is hesitant to move on too quickly. Close-up shots of their musical instruments suggest finding purpose and talent can help overcome past hardships.

1. The xx- Crystallized ( Applying Goodwin's Theory)

2. Genre This music genre is indie and which is a performance video. Its mainly a performance video this is because the XX band are playing with the instrument and interacting with audiences to express their feelings on what they’ve did during the past. The reason why I’ve decided to research this video this is because it has a mix of pain, passion and pleasure and the indie is calm which means it’s a casual look and comfort. This shot shows us that they feel insecure and unhappy about the past.

3. Visuals and Lyrics The chorus of this track crystallized signifies that their meth addiction leads to danger and being paralyzed. The lyrics of this track “I’ll forgive and forget before I’m paralyzed “ this quote signifies that they have no choice but to move on otherwise if they carry on they would be crystallized/paralyzed which means their life has come to an end. The lyrics of this song also talking about starting a new life by forgiving and forgetting this is because guy wants to move on faster, he is ready to give into the feelings. But the female artist is scared of moving to fast, and she is trying to tell him that she needs time. This show also shows us they feel guilty.

4. Visuals of the music The location of this music video is set in a dark blue background this represents that they feel depressed and that they have regrets on what they’ve done in previously in their lives.