Rihanna Thread - Page 195

larson n natla · 30-04-12, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Dark Lugia 2

Eh? Its nothing new, she's used to it. You make it sound like its the first time she's ever had in-your-face symbolism (for whatever reasons) in her videos.

I caught on as soon as I saw the single cover with the whole eye thing.

Downloaded the video in 1080p. She needs to dance more, this is amazing!

No, I know she's been doing it since Disturbia. -

Dark Lugia 2 · 30-04-12, 20:57

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Originally Posted by larson n natla

No, I know she's been doing it since Disturbia. -

Hehe.

Much earlier than Disturbia, actually!

[Xmas] · 30-04-12, 22:17

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Originally Posted by Dark Lugia 2

Hehe.

Much earlier than Disturbia, actually!

She's been doing it all the time + the entire mirror symbolism in the S.O.S. "someone help me" video is so in your face it's getting boring. I'm sure there's plenty of it in Pon De Replay as well

Dark Lugia 2 · 30-04-12, 23:11

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Originally Posted by [Xmas]

She's been doing it all the time + the entire mirror symbolism in the S.O.S. "someone help me" video is so in your face it's getting boring. I'm sure there's plenty of it in Pon De Replay as well

That's exactly what I was thinking, the whole mirror multiple personality thing and checkered floor pattern. And we see multiple personalities again in Where Have You Been, I do love the effects they used though

In case anyone thinks I'm hating, I'm not 'cause I stan for Rihanna.

Chocola teapot · 30-04-12, 23:36

That was EXCELLENT. <33

I just loved it. My fav song and video if this Era.

It was so atmospheric and mysterious, and 'dat golden mask.

Omfg.

Sir Croft · 30-04-12, 23:45

I have mixed feelings about the video. While it's undeniably pretty with great scenes and choreography, what the hell happened to videos that had something to do with the goddamn song?

CLF · 01-05-12, 00:09

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Originally Posted by Sir Croft

I have mixed feelings about the video. While it's undeniably pretty with great scenes and choreography, what the hell happened to videos that had something to do with the goddamn song?

In some weird, far fetched way it kind of does. Think about it, a creature from a swamp travels long distances to find a partner, after she fails she retreats back to her home, just as lonely as when she set out. (This being a music video she decides to have a bit of a dance along the way, too.)

This is my interpretation of the video, it might be complete bull****, but it makes sense in my eyes and ties the whole thing together.

danny.rex · 01-05-12, 03:18

^ that

How related you want it to be to the lyrics? Its a great dance video for a great dance song, and I think it does relate to the "I've been everywhere man, looking for someone". Just because she isn't shown getting on with someone doesn't mean it doesn't relate, I find the video a great fit for the song.

LaraDuh · 01-05-12, 21:20

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Originally Posted by CLF

In some weird, far fetched way it kind of does. Think about it, a creature from a swamp travels long distances to find a partner, after she fails she retreats back to her home, just as lonely as when she set out. (This being a music video she decides to have a bit of a dance along the way, too.)

This is my interpretation of the video, it might be complete bull****, but it makes sense in my eyes and ties the whole thing together.

Or the dancing could have been a courtship ritual she used in each area to attract a mate.

Sir Croft · 01-05-12, 21:49

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Originally Posted by CLF

In some weird, far fetched way it kind of does. Think about it, a creature from a swamp travels long distances to find a partner, after she fails she retreats back to her home, just as lonely as when she set out. (This being a music video she decides to have a bit of a dance along the way, too.)

This is my interpretation of the video, it might be complete bull****, but it makes sense in my eyes and ties the whole thing together.

Hm, that's actually quite cool, it does make sense.

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Originally Posted by danny.rex

^ that

How related you want it to be to the lyrics? Its a great dance video for a great dance song, and I think it does relate to the "I've been everywhere man, looking for someone". Just because she isn't shown getting on with someone doesn't mean it doesn't relate, I find the video a great fit for the song.

Well, it doesn't actually show her looking for someone, or who she found after all her life. Even if she doesn't actually achieve her goal.

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Sir Croft Legend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 27,006	I have mixed feelings about the video. While it's undeniably pretty with great scenes and choreography, what the hell happened to videos that had something to do with the goddamn song? __________________ "Here's a dracarys, bitches" - Lanerys Haggaryen

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danny.rex Relic Hunter Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 5,038	^ that How related you want it to be to the lyrics? Its a great dance video for a great dance song, and I think it does relate to the "I've been everywhere man, looking for someone". Just because she isn't shown getting on with someone doesn't mean it doesn't relate, I find the video a great fit for the song. __________________ they watch and they feed, they take what they need, they bite as you bleed

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Chocola teapot Tomb Raider Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: United Kingdom. Gender: ♂ Posts: 20,402	That was EXCELLENT. <33 I just loved it. My fav song and video if this Era. It was so atmospheric and mysterious, and 'dat golden mask. Omfg.