Rihanna-Disturbia
This video has a subtextual meaning. The reason I believe this is because throughout the entire video, Rihanna is explaining to the viewer her interpretation of what the meaning of Disturbia is. However her interpretation of Disturbia is not that of the dictionary definition. The lyrics of the song match that of the visuals of the video, however the lyrics of the song do not match the actual meaning which causes the visuals to not match the actual meaning. This makes the reading of the video negotiated. This gives off the impression that Rihanna is trying to put across a personal message or view. The lyrics of the song make it seem as if she approves of disturbia and in the video she is portrayed as the 'boss' of the disturbed people. Along with Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' this video gives off a psychotic impression. The dark fingertips right at the beginning of the video running along the pianno also give off a demonic effect along with the artist's eyes in the video during the time that she is in the cage behind bars. The way that she is lying down gives off a seductive feel to the viewer. This seduction could be a way of the artist putting across her views. Disturbia is seductive, something you want perhaps. The editing of the video is used to create jerky movements which also gives off psychotic, disturbed effect to the viewer.
This video has a subtextual meaning. The reason I believe this is because throughout the entire video, Rihanna is explaining to the viewer her interpretation of what the meaning of Disturbia is. However her interpretation of Disturbia is not that of the dictionary definition. The lyrics of the song match that of the visuals of the video, however the lyrics of the song do not match the actual meaning which causes the visuals to not match the actual meaning. This makes the reading of the video negotiated. This gives off the impression that Rihanna is trying to put across a personal message or view. The lyrics of the song make it seem as if she approves of disturbia and in the video she is portrayed as the 'boss' of the disturbed people. Along with Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' this video gives off a psychotic impression. The dark fingertips right at the beginning of the video running along the pianno also give off a demonic effect along with the artist's eyes in the video during the time that she is in the cage behind bars. The way that she is lying down gives off a seductive feel to the viewer. This seduction could be a way of the artist putting across her views. Disturbia is seductive, something you want perhaps. The editing of the video is used to create jerky movements which also gives off psychotic, disturbed effect to the viewer.
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