‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°647 – 2010s Music Videos
blackbear, The Janoskians, Ava Max, Sam Fender, Dappy, Disclosure, Calvin Harris, David Guetta, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Liam Gallagher, Coldplay
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (39/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . blackbear – hot girl bummer |
| With “hot girl bummer,” Blackbear, a 29-year-old artist from Florida, showcases a blend of conversational rap and singing, complemented by minimal trap beats, power chords, and surging synths. The track, co-produced by FRND and Blackbear, cleverly critiques various pop culture elements while sampling a snippet from comedy film “Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie.” The music video is directed by Gilbert Trejo. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2020 album “Everything Means Nothing”. |
2 . The Janoskians – Set This World On Fire |
| The Janoskians, a blend of comedy and music troupe from Melbourne, initially gained recognition with their YouTube prank videos that often blurred the lines between humor and hazard. Though not a traditional boyband, the five-member group, consisting of Beau, Jai, and Luke Brooks, along with Daniel Sahyounie and James Yammouni, now venture into music with “Set This World on Fire.” |
| HEAR IT |
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3 . Ava Max – Sweet But Psycho |
‘Oh, she’s hot but a psycho’
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| The music video for “Sweet but Psycho” by Ava Max, directed by Bengali American filmmaker Shomi Patwary and featuring model Prasad Romijn, visually complements the song’s catchy hook and Ava’s unique style, epitomized by her distinctive haircut. Produced by Cirkut, the song delves into the theme of feeling misjudged in a relationship where a guy’s mockery makes a girl feel “psycho” and more broadly challenges societal norms that dictate behavior, advocating for individuality and breaking free from undue expectations. |
| HEAR IT |
Featured on the 2020 album “Heaven & Hell”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Sam Fender – The Borders |
| Directed by Thomas James, the compelling music video for Sam Fender’s “The Borders” narrates a poignant tale of two close friends from similar troubled backgrounds, who drift apart due to violence inflicted by one onto the other during their youth. The upbeat track, reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen or The Killers’ style, explores unspoken memories and the enduring impact of childhood actions. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2019 album “Hypersonic Missiles”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Dappy – Good Intentions |
| English singer-songwriter and ex-N-Dubz member, Dappy’s song “Good Intentions” unveils a raw vulnerability, urging listeners to understand his perspective before casting judgments. The accompanying music video, directed by Colin Tilley and filmed in Hawaii, complements the emotive essence of the track. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Bad Intentions”. |
6 . Disclosure – Jaded |
‘Be careful how you say my name’
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| Sung by Howard Lawrence, one half of Disclosure, “Jaded” critiques the modern electronic music scene, expressing disdain for the changed game of the genre, hinting at a fading glory. The music video, directed by Ryan Hope and featuring a cameo by Sam Smith, is set in a futuristic dystopia, where a character named Mariella is interrogated post a rave raid till the interrogation backfires, underlining the theme of youthful resilience against oppressive forces. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Caracal”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Calvin Harris – My Way |
‘Now I feel so far removed’
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| Scottish DJ-producer Calvin Harris track “My Way” is rumored to reflect his breakup with Taylor Swift. In the music video, directed by Emil Nava and drawing parallels to “Black Mirror” and “Westworld,” Harris revisits a past relationship via a virtual reality headset and a new love interest personified by a brunette domesticated robot who encounters technical glitches, hinting at the transient nature of love in a digital age. |
| HEAR IT | 
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8 . David Guetta – She Wolf [Falling To Pieces] (w/ Sia) |
| A collaborative single by David Guetta and Sia “She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)” showcases Sia’s powerful vocals alongside a piano melody, gradually escalating into a synth-driven beat. The music video, directed by Hiro Murai and filmed in Iceland, narrates a supernatural wolf evading hunters thanks to his mystical powers. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2011 album “Nothing but the Beat”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . Ariana Grande – no tears left to cry |
‘Can’t stop now, can’t stop so shut your mouth’
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| Produced by Max Martin and ILYA, and co-written by Ariana Grande, “No Tears Left To Cry” symbolizes resilience. The music video, directed by Dave Meyers, visually amplifies the song’s message, portraying a gravity-defying pop utopia, Grande, dancing on floating staircases and moving through walls, reflecting a journey from darkness to light. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2018 album “Sweetener”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Demi Lovato – Confident |
”Cause this is my ground and I’m dangerous’
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| In her song “Confident,” Demi Lovato delivers a message that embodies her transition from a young star to a one-woman powerhouse. The music video, directed by Robert Rodriguez and featuring The Fast and the Furious alum Michelle Rodriguez, showcases Lovato as an agent on a perilous mission to thwart a team of assassins and closes on a surprising turnaround and an epic combat. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2015 album “Confident”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
11 . Liam Gallagher – Once |
‘You went down so easy like a glass of wine, my friend’
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| Liam Gallagher’s track “Once” evokes a John Lennon vibe. In the music video directed by Charlie Lightening and filmed in a single continuous shot, retired Manchester United striker Eric Cantona stars as The King, while Manchester City fan Gallagher plays a humble butler and chauffeur. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2019 album “Why Me? Why Not.”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
12 . Coldplay – Paradise |
‘When she was just a girl’
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| In the music video for Coldplay’s “Paradise,” directed by Mat Whitecross and inspired by the animation “Madagascar,” lead singer Chris Martin dresses as an elephant yearning for freedom. Escaping a London zoo, he embarks on a whimsical journey by London tube, unicycle, airplane and more to finally reach the Karoo near Cape Town and reunite with his pachyderm band-mates. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2011 album “Mylo Xyloto“. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here
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 • Oh, she’s hot but a psycho (Ava Max) • Be careful how you say my name (Disclosure) • Now I feel so far removed (Calvin Harris) • Can’t stop now, can’t stop so shut your mouth (Ariana Grande) • ‘Cause this is my ground and I’m dangerous (Demi Lovato) • You went down so easy like a glass of wine, my friend (Liam Gallagher) • When she was just a girl (Coldplay)
Musicwise : Rock, Pop, Australian Pop, Dance Pop, Edm, House
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