Analysis of chosen music video

by: Ralia Aminu

The song that have chosen to analyze is called Bae by Tion Wayne featuring. Afro B I chose this song because it has controversy and common motifs seen in music videos.

Fragmentation of the bodyFragmentation of the body is a common motif used in music videos , this shows the body in a fragmented manners with close ups on body parts e.g, eyes, mouth, breast etc. As shown on the right there are close ups on the girls legs/ thighs .

Special Effects Special effects /Impossible Sequence – fast or slow motion shots, special effects or animation. They tend to show shots that are impossible.In this shot there was just a simple effect that was used to make the video more attractive and appealing to the audience.

Mythical and MysteriousThis is a common motif used in music videos which makes it seem mythical which contains a number of different things that are considered to be out of this world.

The video that I analyzed did not contain any mythical aspect so an example of this is from Katy Perry’s California Girls featuring. Snoop Dog which is full of things considered to be out of this world and unrealistic such as gummy bears walking etc.

Controversy

These shots will be considered as controversial because it shows the women in revealing clothing and dancing sexually on the man . Moreover there is a shot of her in the bath tub naked which can be considered as inappropriate . This will be considered as taboo as it isn’t completely unacceptable but can be frowned upon.

LyricsAnywhere you want we can go thereAny postcode, country everywhereImma take you to places don't be scaredBecause you the baddest girl other girls bewareYou be hotter than fireBut you look so cold in designer (ahhh)You be my desireMake a bad boy sing like a choir (yeah)

Afro B is saying that he will take the girl of his dreams anywhere she wants as she is the girl who he loves , regardless of where it is “any post code , country everwhere” As shown in the video he is taking her places as they drive in an expensive car ‘Rolls Royce’

Lyrics Even though I got hate aroundKnow i'm still gonna take you outI'm gonna take you out

Tion Wayne is saying that even though he has haters he doesn’t care what people has to say and that his partner is his priority, and that he’s still going take her out which is shown in this scene where he takes her to dinner at an expensive restaurant.