‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°641 – 2010s Music Videos
Bastille, Kesha, Taylor Swift, Bring Me The Horizon, Fall Out Boy, Saint Motel, Dev, Modestep, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Naughty Boy, Muse, Troye Sivan
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (35/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . Bastille – Bad Blood |
‘There was nowhere else to go’
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| The video for Bastille’s “Bad Blood” was directed by Olivier Groulx and features model Betty Jacobsson. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2013 album “Bad Blood”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
2 . Kesha – Take It Off |
‘They go hardcore and there’s glitter on the floor’
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| Directed by Paul Hunter and Dori Oskowitz, the “Take It Off” video showcases Kesha and her vampire friends intruding into a hotel on an alien planet. As it unfolds, they transform into shimmering stardust. According to Kesha, the video symbolizes shedding inhibitions, embracing authenticity and being “raw and real”, transcending superficiality. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2010 album “Animal “. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
3 . Taylor Swift – The Man |
‘I’d be a bitch, not a baller’
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| Directed by Taylor Swift in her directorial debut, “The Man” is a sharp critique of gender dynamics and societal double standards. Co-written with Joel Little, the song tackles privileges that men enjoy, especially in Hollywood. This feminist anthem delves into how perceptions might change if Swift were a man making identical choices. The video features “Tyler” Swift, a chauvinistic male alter-ego with Trump-like hair, displaying brazen behavior on yachts, tennis matches, and workplaces. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2019 album “Lover”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Bring Me The Horizon – Mantra |
‘I’m not vibrating like I oughta be’
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| English band Bring Me The Horizon’s “Mantra” blends catchy hard rock with strong guitar elements and even leans into pop, incorporating trap elements and Oli Sykes’ falsetto. Inspired by the documentary “Wild Wild Country”, the track draws parallels between love and cults while the video depicts Sykes as both a cult victim and leader, blending visuals from video games, infomercials, and sermons, culminating in a chaotic climax. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2019 album “amo”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Fall Out Boy – Alone Together |
‘It’s not funny anymore, no it’s not’
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| The fourth installment of the band’s “Young Blood Chronicles” video series, “Alone Together” directed by Donald/Zaeh starts with the band members being tortured by female kidnappers, including intense scenes of violence. Patrick Stump’s vocals bring urgency, singing over a New Wave-inspired track, constantly revisiting verses and choruses and culminating in a chorus about eternal youth. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2013 album “Save Rock and Roll”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
6 . Saint Motel – My Type |
‘I can’t help myself but stare’
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| The second video for Saint Motel’s “My Type,” directed by lead singer A.J. Jackson, showcases a nostalgic mid-century America vibe while the lyrics stem from Jackson’s playful and tongue-in-cheek writing style. The line “You’re just my type – you’ve got a pulse and you are breathing,” is inspired by an argument with a friend who was humorously implying he’s not too picky in choosing partners. |
| HEAR IT | 
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7 . Dev – In The Dark |
‘Close my eyes, here you are’
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| Dev’s”In the Dark” is a dance-pop tune blending Eurodance, Latin, and jazz, focusing on the tactile sensations over sight. Directed by Ethan Lade, the video is both creepy and monochromatic, reminiscent of “The Ring,” infused with unsettling elements like painted hands, pythons, tarantulas and a Twilight-inspired vampire club scenes. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2011 album “The Night the Sun Came Up”. |
8 . Modestep – Sunlight |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2013 album “Evolution Theory “. |
9 . 5 Seconds Of Summer – Teeth |
‘Sometimes, when I look at you, I see my wife’
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| The music video for 5 Seconds of Summer’s “Teeth,” directed by Thibaut Duverneix, is inspired by themes of anxiety and toxic relationships similar to Netflix “13 Reasons Why.” While lyrics by lead singer Luke Hemmings convey the ambivalence of a tumultuous love, the video depicts the band members as guinea pigs in a test facility, venturing into vivid hallucinations after being anesthetized in dental chairs, before eventually breaking free. The track also boasts contributions from Tom Morello, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2020 album “Calm”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Naughty Boy – Lifted (w/ Emeli Sandé) |
| The video for Naughty Boy’s “Lifted” was filmed in the Shawangunk Mountains in the Hudson Valley, focusing on two teenagers exploring an abandoned hotel. The track itself features the vocals of Emeli Sande who, like Naughty Boy, has a short cameo in the video. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2013 album “Hotel Cabana”. |
11 . Muse – Madness |
‘Now, I need to know, is this real love’
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| Directed by Anthony Mandler, the “Madness” video was shot at LA’s Union Station’s Red Line platform, starring models Erin Wasson and Max Silberman. The song, distinct with electronic arrangements distant from their signature sound, Matt Bellamy’s vocals, and a Brian May-esque guitar solo sounds like a mix between “I Want to Break Free” and “Faith.” Inspired by a personal argument with his girlfriend, the lyrics reflect on love and conflict. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2012 album “The 2nd Law”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Troye Sivan – Happy Little Pill |
| Produced by SLUMs and mixed by Tom Elmhirst and Jason Cox, Troye Sivan’s “Happy Little Pill” is a melancholic blend of indie pop with R&B and subtle electro influences and delves into themes of societal disillusionment and detachment, personal coping mechanisms. Directed by Jeremy Koren, the video underscores these sentiments by depicting various solitary scenes, including Sivan in his apartment and a boy playing soccer alone. |
| HEAR IT | 
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NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
Bizarre Quotes • There was nowhere else to go (Bastille) • They go hardcore and there’s glitter on the floor (Kesha) • I’d be a bitch, not a baller (Taylor Swift) • I’m not vibrating like I oughta be (Bring Me The Horizon) • It’s not funny anymore, no it’s not (Fall Out Boy) • I can’t help myself but stare (Saint Motel) • Close my eyes, here you are (Dev) • Sometimes, when I look at you, I see my wife (5 Seconds Of Summer) • Now, I need to know, is this real love (Muse) •
Musicwise : Electronic, Modern Rock, Pop
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