‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°657 – 2010s Music Videos
99 Souls, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Yungblud & blackbear , Ed Sheeran, Louisa Johnson, Justin Bieber, Little Mix, Emeli Sandé, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Partynextdoor, Coldplay
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (48/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . 99 Souls – The Girl Is Mine (w/ Destiny’s Child & Brandy) |
‘There is no way I could mistake, the girl is mine’
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| 99 Souls’ “The Girl Is Mine” is a creative mash-up of Destiny’s Child’s “Girl” (2004) and Brandy and Monica’s “The Boy Is Mine” (1998) where Brandy re-recorded her vocals specifically for this version. The music video, directed by SÅNDL (Ludovic Zuili & Simon Bouisson)., that mixes people travelling backwards and forwards is fun and confusing. |
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2 . The Chainsmokers – Setting Fires (w/ XYLØ) |
‘Why’s it easier to burn than it is to heal?’
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| Written by Melanie Fontana, Jon Asher, and Andrew Taggart, “Setting Fires” by American DJ duo The Chainsmokers showcases the vocal collaboration of the American electronic music duo XYLØ. The accompanying music video, directed by James Zwadlo, shows skater kids playing with fire in a warehouse while their colleagues display the lyrics on cardboards. And, that was predictable, the cardboards end up burning. |
| HEAR IT |
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3 . Marshmello, Yungblud & blackbear – Tongue Tied |
‘Anytime you see me smilin’, it was probably for show’
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| American musicians Marshmello and blackbear team up with English singer Yungblud for the track “Tongue Tied.” The music video, directed by Christian Breslauer and featuring actress Joey King, portrays a dystopian world set in Los Angeles where Yungblud leads a rebellion against militarized adults who silence the youth. |
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4 . Ed Sheeran – The A Team |
| Ed Sheeran’s debut single, “The A Team” is an emotive folk ballad that delves into the heart-wrenching story of a sex worker addicted to crack cocaine, a Class A drug. The accompanying music video, shot and edited by Ruskin Kyle, intensifies this narrative. Filmed around Angel tube station in Islington, London, it features actress Selina MacDonald portraying a young woman battling drug addiction and resorting to prostitution for survival. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2011 album “+”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Louisa Johnson – So Good |
‘Shouldn’t be out here doing what I like’
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| Written and produced by Steve Mac, Chelcee Grimes, and Ed Drewett, “So Good” by Louisa Johnson is a catchy pop song about a girl that cannot resist a good night out even if it is during the week and even if she works the next day. The music video, directed by Emil Nava, follows the same script with a bonus: the girls turn out to be karate experts. |
| HEAR IT | 
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6 . Justin Bieber – Children |
| Justin Bieber’s “Children” is a thought-provoking track – co-written with Skrillex – that carries a simple yet profound message about the importance of paying attention to the children of the world. The music video, directed by Parris Goebel, follows a group of kids, some are lost in the forest, others indukge in an impressive haka-ish group dance. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Purpose”. Lyrics >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Little Mix – DNA |
‘It’s only natural that I’m so affected’
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| Little Mix’s “DNA” is an electropop song with a dark, techno-pop edge, co-written by the group along with the production team TMS and songwriter Iain James. The music video, directed by Sarah Chatfield, is heavily influenced by comic books like “Sin City” and “Watchmen,” featuring the group members as assassins who stalk and kidnap a man. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2012 album “DNA”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Emeli Sandé – Breathing Underwater |
| Scottish singer Emeli Sandé’s “Breathing Underwater” is a soul-stirring single, written by Sandé and Chris Loco, who also took charge of the production. The music video, directed by Tim Mattia, follows trouble young adults and as such further enhances the song’s impactful narrative. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Long Live The Angels”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
9 . The Weeknd – Heartless |
‘You never gave up on me I’ll never know what you see’
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| Co-written and co-produced with producers Metro Boomin, Illangelo, and Dre Moon, The Weeknd’s “Heartless” is a powerful R&B and trap song with electroclash elements. The music video, directed by Anton Tammi, shot in Las Vegas and inspired by the cult film “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” features the Weeknd and Metro Boomin exploring casinos and parties in a hallucinogenic state, culminating in the Weeknd’s disoriented run down Fremont Street. |
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Featured on the 2020 album “After Hours”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
10 . Billie Eilish – Everything I Wanted |
‘I tried to scream But my head was underwater’
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| Inspired by a nightmare and reflecting on Eilish’s bond with Finneas O’Connell, her brother, and his protectiveness, Billie Eilish’s “Everything I Wanted” is a deeply introspective song co-written with and produced by O’Connell. The music video, directed by Eilish herself, was released on January 23, 2020. It portrays Eilish and O’Connell driving into the ocean, symbolizing their unbreakable connection. |
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11 . Partynextdoor – Loyal (w/ Drake) |
| Produced by OG Parker, DreGotJuice, and 40, Partynextdoor’s “Loyal” is a vibrant track that marks the collaboration of Canadian singer Partynextdoor and rapper Drake. The song, noted for its tropical pop and drastic AutoTune vocal runs, exhibits a new sense of sweetness. The accompanying music video, directed by William Child, is a claymation visual where gigantic women invade Toronto with the idea of rioting the city, but vigilante PND saves the day and the city. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2020 album “Partymobile”. |
12 . Coldplay – Champion Of The World |
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| Coldplay’s “Champion Of The World” embodies elements from the song “Los Angeles, Be Kind” by Owl John, the moniker for Scottish singer Scott Hutchison who took his life the previous year. The accompanying music video, filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Cloé Bailly, the captures the magical ability of a bullied child, played by Chris Martin, to escape reality and enter his own imaginative world. |
| HEAR IT | 
Featured on the 2019 album “Everyday Life”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
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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 is no way I could mistake, the girl is mine (99 Souls) • Why’s it easier to burn than it is to heal? (The Chainsmokers) • Anytime you see me smilin’, it was probably for show (Marshmello, Yungblud & blackbear ) • Shouldn’t be out here doing what I like (Louisa Johnson) • It’s only natural that I’m so affected (Little Mix) • You never gave up on me I’ll never know what you see (The Weeknd) • I tried to scream But my head was underwater (Billie Eilish) •
Music-wise : Pop, Dance Pop, Rock, R&B
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