Conventions of Form and Genre (including Genre Theory)

Reason as to why I will not be able to edit my draft during mock week

I had originally planned to film clips for my music video the week before mock week, however due to unfortunate circumstances my actress is unable to be in my video anymore. I have luckily found another actress, however she is busy on the days I am able to film. This leaves me with no available time or opportunities to film before mock week. I will make up for this time by getting a lot of research and extra work on my blog before my next available time to film.

Health and Safety Precautions

8 Different Types of Stories Featured in Music Video Narratives

'What Makes A Good Product?' (With Personal Feedback)

I have researched music videos in order to examine what it is that makes them a successful product. This will help me understand what I need to do when it comes to creating my own music video in order to make it as successful as already existing ones.

The first video I analysed was Follow - Crystal Fighters

 Techniques and conventions used
There were many location changes, the cinematography was smooth, clear and made the video easier to understand. It was also edited to the beat of the song. Lip sync was also used which was believable and on time with the lyrics. The video was also filmed in stop motion which created voyeurism and makes the video stand out from others. Overall I think this is a very good video as it uses many different techniques and conventions which keep the audience entertained and engaged. 

The second video was Amnesia - 5 Seconds Of Summer

Techniques and conventions used
Slow motion shots were used in the video in order to create flash backs as this is a love song. Lip sync is also used effectively throughout the video. In the mise-en-scene we see rays of light shining over the band when a flashback is supposed to be shown and the background is also blurry which creates verisimilitude. I dislike this video as it is not applicable to my personal taste and I also think it is very cliche and boring. This video creates no voyeurism for me whatsoever as I think the narrative is bland. 

The final video I analysed was We Found Love  - Rihanna

Techniques and conventions used
Many techniques are used in this video such as a voice over, different locations and montage edits. The room is also filmed spinning around at a really fast pace which matches the narrative within the video. We then also see slow motion scenes which is contrasting with the fast paced scenes and once again supports the narrative. The costumes also create verisimilitude as they match the rest of the mise-en-scene. Other techniques are used such as projection. I quite like this video although the genre is not suited to my personal taste. I like the use of slow motion and fast paced scenes and also the use of projection which I think creates voyeurism and makes the video stand out from other cliché love-story music videos. 

Video Analysis with Abstract and Performance within the Narrative

Radiohead - Street Spirit

This video is entirely filmed in black and white which already creates a certain grey and gloomy mood, which is how some would describe the sound of the song. Throughout the video a lot of effects are used in order to slow people down while everything around them moves at a regular pace. A lot of the events that has been put into slow motion would potentially have a different outcome on the person involved if it was not to have been slowed down, for example the person falling backwards on the chair would've suffered an injury but in this case they did not.  There are also a lot of shadows that travel across the screen and put the lead singer temporarily in the darkness. The same thing happens with bare trees which are glowing white until they go into the dark which could connote that they are losing their purity or optimism.
Overall, this video creates a very dark and melancholy mood which is known to be stereotypical of Radiohead. It also creates voyeurism through the use of effects.

The Three Different Aspects to Narrative

There are three different aspects to narrative. Some music videos may contain all three of these aspects, however some will only contain one or two of the aspects. The aspects are as follows:

• Performance - This is simply a convincing performance from the artist or extras in the music video. Performance can mean choreography in a dance routine performed by professional dancers/the artist or just the artist lip syncing along to the song.
• Narrative - This is how the story is shown. It is usually based on the lyrics.
• Abstract - The purpose behind abstract videos is to create a certain feeling or mood.

Example of Performance in music videos:

Example of Narrative in music videos: 

Example of an Abstract music video:

Video Techniques and Influences from already existing music videos

Here is some research I have done into the effects and techniques I have found in already existing music videos and would like to use in my own.

Using Social Media to Gather Ideas (with Tutorial)

When I found Pinterest I thought it would be useful if I used it to create boards in order to gather ideas and also be inspired by images people have uploaded worldwide. Pinterest is an app and website that works as a visual discovery, collection, sharing, and storage tool. This makes searching for ideas a much quicker and in depth process.

When creating an account on Pinterest I created boards in order to help me find inspiration for the hair and make-up aspects of my music video. The process was straight forward and as follows:

After one quick search an endless amount of images and boards appeared. The process of pinning a picture I like to one of my boards was quick, simple and straight forward:

 

Hair Style Inspirations for My Music Video

Follow Courtney's board Hair Inspirations for Music Video on Pinterest.

Make-Up Inspirations for My Music Video

Follow Courtney's board Make-Up Inspirations for Music Video on Pinterest.

Updated Cast List

Old Filming Diary (No Longer Relevant)

Previous Cast Information

Ellie Chapman can no longer be in my music video due to inconvenient circumstances, however I have managed to find someone else.

History of Medium

Abstract Music Videos Featuring Other Narratives

Audience Feedback Survey

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Textual Analysis 2

Queen – I want to break free
The music video for "I Want to Break Free" was directed by David Mallet. It was shot in 1984.
Genre: Rock
The song was produced by Queen and Reinhold Mack.
When the video stars we see an iconographic long shot of what looks to be houses in Manchester. This would make sense as the beginning of the video is loosely based on Coronation Street, which is set in Manchester. We then see a close up of an alarm clock while the introduction is playing non-diagetically in the background. The wallpaper is floral which is typical of a female’s bedroom.  We then see a high angle shot of a man dressed as a woman in bed with rollers in his hair. This is stereotypical of a housewife, which could be what he is trying to represent. This video is an example of Christian Metz’s genre theory, in which there is a parody stage when conventions become ironic and over-experienced, therefore causing them to be made fun of. This video is making a parody of Coronation Street. There is then a high angle establishing shot of the houses again, which familiarises the audience with the location. The fact that this is being shown as the introduction to the song plays in the background makes it appear more like a soap opera, as it is conventional that the iconographic location in soap operas is shown as the introduction/theme song plays.
As the beat changes we then see a low angle close up of a hoover inside a living room. The mise-en-scene makes it easy to recognise and establish the setting of a working class house environment within a soap opera (which is based on real people who the audience of housewives can connect with).   The camera then pans upwards when we see a hairy masculine arm wearing pink bracelets which is ironic and supports the parody element of the video.  The next shot is a medium long shot, which is the first time we see Freddie Mercury entirely dressed as a woman, wearing a pink jumper and short leather skirt. Freddie’s appearance is similar to that of Bet Lynch from Coronation Street – who was known for dressing quite tacky and wearing very heavy makeup.  The short leather skirt with a slit down the side and pink jumper represent Bet Lynch well as it is a very tacky combination. He is also wearing giant pink earrings.  When hovering the floor Freddie makes eye contact with the camera which is breaking the forth wall and unconventional of soap operas.  This supports the role of this video being a parody even further; especially since he smiles when he does so.
An extreme high angle long shot is shown shortly after which shows the entire living room. It appears to be very cramped. At this point we get to see all of the characters. There is a man dressed as a woman in a long pink gown with rollers in his hair, a man dressed as an old woman and a man dressed as a school girl in the kitchen with a blonde wig and school uniform on. These characters are all stereotypical of those who would’ve been in Coronation Street at the time the video was created and even so now which makes it symbolic and iconic.
As Freddie hoovers the floor he sings non-diagetically ‘I want to break free’.  This connotates that he/his character wants to break free from the housewife lifestyle – however when the song continues we realised that he is indeed singing about breaking free from a person. Even though the lyrics say slightly different the narrative story of the video suggests that he does want to break free from the life he is living. He then sings the same words again, however this time we see a close up of his face which allows the audience to see the thick, tacky and bright makeup he is wearing which is stereotypical of his character. When he begins to sing about a person his mannerisms change and he becomes a lot more independent and angry. We know this as he flips his hair and stands with his hands on his hip which shows strength.  Freddie then stands next to a door and makes eye contact with the camera again. As he sings ‘God Knows I want to break free’ he opens the door next to him to reveal a lot of people standing in the darkness with a light shining on four people in particular in the middle. The camera then fades into a scene which is set in this location. The camera slowly zooms closer to the four figures in the light until it is established that the four people are in fact Queen.  Freddie is standing at the front as he is the lead singer. He is also wearing no shirt, whereas the other band members are. This makes Freddie stand out above the other three; however they still stand out as everyone else is dressed in black and unrecognisable as their faces cannot be identified.  The camera then zooms in just on Freddie’s face which has a strong light shining on it. This is contrasting with the extras that are in complete darkness with no light on them whatsoever.
The shots then get really fast paced as it flashes from one scene to another during the beat. We now she a long shot high angle which establishes a new location as Freddie emerges from a strange looking piece of the set.  The location is very dark and has smoke coming from different directions which is quite mysterious.  Freddie is wearing leather trousers and no t-shirt which is typical of him and the genre.  When the camera zooms into Freddie we see the same people dressed in black as before.  They help highlight Freddie’s significance.
The camera then cuts to a medium long shot of Freddie mid frame in front of a white box. The white box could connote purity and freedom. Freddie then spreads his arms out very energetically in a strong manner which shows his passion about the lyrics he is singing. This represents Freddie as a great performer. Freddie also runs around a lot as the camera tracks him. This shows his desperation in his need to break free as he seems very irritable.
As the intro begins the white box opens to reveal a mountain of people in tableaux like formation with Freddie at the stop, once again being centre frame. He is also eating grapes which if iconographic and conventional of a rich, wealthy and loved person who lives a free lifestyle. In movies we often see rich people being fed grapes by servants, however in this video Freddie is eating them with his mouth off the floor which shows that he is not in the same position as those in the movies but would like to be. The colouring in this scene is also very grey and dull which could connote his life.  The other performers in the video are climbing on him and covering him which represents how trapped he is although all he wants in the luxurious and free lifestyle.
We then see Freddie jump into a crowd of people as the catch him which shows that he is care free and trusting of these people. There is also a lot of white smoke and bright lights which once again connote purity, enlightenment and freedom.
When Freddie sings the lyrics ‘But life still goes on’ the camera cuts back to him dressed as Bet Lynch in the same working class Manchester house as before.  He is centre frame and making direct eye contact with the camera which connects with the audience.  The camera is tracking him as he moves around the house and it becomes very apparent to the audience that the set is created in order to replicate the look of the sets in Coronation Street.  We see all of the characters doing stereotypical things that are suited towards their personality – for example the school girl is reading a book,  the Grandma is reading a newspaper and the middle-aged woman is reading a home magazine while her hair is in rollers which shows that she is a stereotypical housewife who is very concerned with her vanity.
The next shot is of Freddie in the darkness singing ‘I’ve got to break free, I want to break free’. The repetition of this shows his desperation. The fact he is in the darkness also shows that he has lost hope. The crowd of people around him also represents that he is trapped again as he waves his arms in the air which is something similar to what someone would do if they wanted attention or help if they were drowning, which connotes that he is drowning and suffocating from his trapped lifestyle.  
Language
The language in the song supports the video very well. The narrative story is about a character who wants to break free from their tedious lifestyle; however we see glimpses of another meaning which is Freddie himself feeling trapped and suffocated by his lifestyle. He could be suffocated by the amount of attention he gains and lack of privacy which is why there are so many extras surrounding him while he stands in the bright lights which shows that he is a star.
Institution
Queen are a British rock band formed in the 70s, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals). Queen very often include very structured postures and positioning’s in images of them or videos of them, which also happens in this video when Freddie is standing in front of the other three members who are standing in a line. Queen are signed to EMI which was one of the biggest labels at the time, which supports the bands message of wanting to break free as they were a very successful band who gained a lot of attention and had very little privacy.
Ideology
The song and video have a fair few ideological ideas behind it. The main and most prominent ideological idea behind the video is the inspiration that stems from Coronation Street. However, we also see many shots of the band as themselves rather than female characters from the shows. These shots are not humorous and represent the trapped and confined nature of their lives. Freddie’s sexuality was also often speculated in the press. He was a homosexual but many claimed that he hid this from the public, so maybe he wanted to break free from hiding his true self.
Audience
The video is aimed at an intended audience of rock music fans. I think it reaches this audience well as rock fans are more than likely going to take a hatred towards Coronation Street and soap operas so they will find the parody element to it very funny and amusing which creates voyeurism. The other scenes are very meaningful which is also relevant to rock fans as they like to listen to music that they can relate to and that means something to them. The colours will also appeal to rock fans as they are very musky.
Representation
In the video, Queen are represented in two ways. The first way is as characters from Coronation Street which is a very popular British soap opera and the other way is as themselves. The mise-en-scene and lyrics represent what they are feeling and the message they are trying to put across but in an inventive way.

Textual Analysis 1

Lana Del Rey – Shades of Cool
The song was co-written by Lana Del Rey and Rick Knowels. It was produced  by Dan Auerbach.
Genre: Blues Rock
Lana Del Rey’s song ‘Shades of Cool’ was released on May 26 2014 by Polydor and Interscope records. It was the second single from her album ‘Ultraviolence’. It could be purchased digitally on websites such as amazon or on iTunes.  She released her first album in 2010 as ‘Lana Del Ray’, the album was of the same name. She began uploading homemade videos to her own songs on youtube but was very unknown at the time until she hit big with ‘Videogames’. She won the Q award for ‘Best New Thing’ and a Brit Award for ‘National Breakthrough act’ towards the beginning of her career. She has also recorded songs for Hollywood movie successes such as ‘The Great Gatsby’ and ‘Maleficent’.
The video starts with a long introduction of the instrumental with a layered clip of an old man with a blue light over it. The clip is layered on top of a road which connotes that he is in a moving car. The song then starts with Lana singing the non-diagetic lyrics ‘my baby lives in shades of blue’ which relates to the blue light that was over the man at the beginning. This also suggests that she is in a romantic relationship with this man. The lyrics are also similar to the title of the song which already automatically creates a bond with the audience as they recognise the title within the song. Lana’s voice is very deep and old fashioned which suits the blues rock genre as many blues singers have deep voices. She also has a slight Marilyn Monroe feel to her voice which suits her image well. These lyrics make it clear that Lana is singing about a man she is in a romantic relationship with. We then see different shots of the same man driving a car in the night time.  She then sings ‘he lives in California too’ while we see him driving in a car in LA. The setting is iconographic and can be recognised by the tall, well lighten buildings and palm trees. It is filmed in a dark setting and the road is clear which works well with the ghostly tone of the song.
Lana then sings ‘he calls for me and not for you’ as a clip of her back in a white dress is shown layered over the LA setting. The colouring is still very bright and toxic. She then turns around and we see her face with a red toned light on her hair and a blue light on her face. The blue light works with the clip of the man at the beginning as he also has a blue light on his face. All of this works cohesively with the lyrics, tone and genre of the song. The red light on her hair also connotes love – at the same time she sings ‘he loves his baby too’. From this I further infer that she is in a romantic relationship with the man who is featured in the video.
After this we see a clip of the same man walking with a layered transparent clip of Lana and the American flag over it. This fits in with the LA theme behind the video.  The man is wearing a white shirt and is centre frame which shows his importance. The next clip is of Lana standing at the right corner of the frame in the darkness as she sings ‘and I can’t do nothing about his strange weather’. This shows that she feels inferior and unimportant as it is practically opposite  to the previous clip of the man in the light and centre frame.  Lana then moves to centre frame as the song becomes more upbeat and positive. We see clips of fireworks over her which could show that this man fills her with energy and excitement – just like a firework.  She is also wearing white which connotes purity.  The tone of Lana’s voice then goes down as she sings the lyrics ‘I can’t break through your world’ and a clip of the man is shown which informs the audience that she is singing about him. It is now incredibly clear that there is a narrative story within the video as well as abstract elements such as the clip of Lana in the darkness with fireworks.  Lana then has clips of flowers blossoming and birds flying over her which connotes how this man makes her feel – which is pure and free.
The video then takes a change as we see Lana outdoors, centre frame wearing white. The iconography is the same as before which informs the reader that the location and setting is still the same. The camera then pans around Lana to reveal the man in the background with his car which is mentioned earlier on in the song and seen at the beginning.  We then see a close up of this man as he looks at Lana. We know he is looking at Lana because of the graphic match of the palm trees and the car. The camera then zooms in on the man to show his emotion.
Another abstract element of the video is shown with a video of flowers overlapping an explosion. This connotes the mood and lyrics to the song and the fact that whatever is going on between them is not good for Lana and is very disruptive.  The shot then goes back to Lana in the darkness as she sings ‘but I can’t help him’. The darkness and medium long shot could show how distant and powerless she feels towards the problem.  The shot of Lana in the darkness is then overlapped onto the clip of him driving off in the car. It is a medium close up of her as he gets further away in the car which could connote that they are drifting apart.
The video now goes to a different shot of the man watching Lana swim in a pool as she wears white which connotes the same as before. There is a blue light over his face which could show that he is feeling down as there is also a dark shadow over him. The song then turns more upbeat as the location changes to inside a luxurious looking house as the man drinks from a fancy cup with his pinky finger in the air which reveals that he is likely to be quite wealthy. His hair is also slicked back and he drives an expensive car while wearing nice clothing which is stereotypical of a rich man.  We then see Lana in front of a pool eating a strawberry which also has romantic and attention seeking connotations. She is also wearing red lipstick and drinking a red beverage – all of which connote love. There is then a fast paced montage edit of Lana swimming, dancing with the man, sitting on the floor looking sad and lonely from a high angle which makes her look inferior and also shots of her having fun. This matches the beat of the song. The use of this montage edit is to show the fast range of emotions that she experiences throughout her time spent with this man.
The song then slows down as we see Lana slowly getting out of the pool which is shot/reverse shot to the man with a harsh light on his face which is very different to the rest of the video when he is in the darkness. This could show that she is enlightening him.  However, after this moment Lana sings the chorus about not being able to break through his world and we see similar shots to those of which we have previously seen such as the man in the darkness and Lana in the darkness with flowers blossoming in the background. This shows the repetitive nature of their relationship; especially as towards the end of the video we see them both in the same house – in the light embracing each other.
Language
The language used in the video is typical of the genre as the word ‘blue’ is often used in old fashioned music which is what Lana’s music is based on.  The narrative story in the video also supports the language used as it is represented very well specifically and abstractly.
Institution
Lana Del Rey music has been noted to reference that of old Hollywood films and movie stars.  People would also compare her music to ‘film noire’ and ‘poetry’.  She has a contralto vocal range which means that she can express emotion well and has a very jazz-like tone to her voice – which applies to her genre and the mood of her songs effectively.
Ideology
The main ideology behind Lana Del Rey is that of a blues artist. Her music is very bluesy and often quite melancholy; however some are different which what labels her into the indie genre.  The ideology behind this video is the representation of a love story with a lot of problems.
Representation
In the music video Lana Del Rey is repeatedly represented as a pure and lonely woman. The representation of her on an everyday basis is very ‘old Hollywood’ as she gets similar labels to Marilyn Monroe and Nancy Sinatra.

Michael Shore Recycled Styles Theory

Michael shore 1984 media theorist from courtneythorntonm8

Genre of my chosen artist (with videos by similar artists)

Lana Del Rey - Shades of Cool

Marina and the Diamonds - Primadonna


Swim Deep - Honey


The Smiths - How soon is now?


Yeasayer - Henrietta


Cults - High Road


Bjork - Moon


Sky Ferriera - Lost in my bedroom


Grimes - Go

Focus Group Questions

Likes and Dislikes of Music Videos recommended by Other Media Students

I asked other media students for their favourite music videos of all time and decided to watch a select few in order to see what I liked and disliked about them and to give me ideas for my music video. Here is a list of the music videos recommended to me:

The first video I chose to watch was Can't Stop - Red Hot Chili Peppers. My reason for choosing this video was the fact that it had appeared on the list many times, therefore it must be special or stand out in some way. 

Likes - I like all of the props used in the video and the mise-en-scene as it works together as a whole to create a very interesting video. The video is abstract with elements of performance which I find very intriguing. The song is very upbeat and fast paced, as is the editing. Although most of the props are very bland and just everyday items (e.g. bottles), the band find ways to make these items entertaining. As there is always something new happening in every shot it keeps the audience entertained and creates a high amount of voyeurism. The band members are also iconographic of the genre, which is alternative. They do not look like typical models you would see in pop music videos. This creates verisimilitude. I also like the different use of cinematography which gives the audience different views of things (for example the point of view shot of the drums which gives the audience the same view as the actual drummer).

Dislikes - There is nothing I dislike about this video as I think it fits the genre very well and uses conventions to create the perfect amount of voyeurism.

The next video I chose to watch is You Belong With Me - Taylor Swift.

Likes - The narrative for this video is the same as the Cinderella story which is where the dream comes true. An example of this is the movie 'Pretty Woman'. The use of props and mise-en-scene is also conventional of the genre, for example the white dress connotes purity and makes Taylor Swift look Cinderella-like, which is also conventional of the story. The cinematography is good and the performance is also convincing.

Dislikes - The music video is too cliche and therefore loses it's meaning and provides no voyeurism for me, however I do not think I am the desired audience that this genre is aimed at. 

The final video I chose to analyse was Hardest Button to Button - The White Stripes.

Likes - I particularly like the mise-en-scene in this video. I like how the props and costumes are both matching with the performers as it creates voyeurism. Also the video is filmed in stop motion and edited to the beat which makes it very appealing. The location used and quality of the camera also create an urban and alternative feel which is works cohesively with the genre. The use of stop motion has also made the video very memorable and effect as a promotional device as the aspect where the instruments are duplicated in a trail formation has been copied many times, even on 'The Simpsons'.

Dislikes - There is not much I dislike about this video, however that could be because I like the genre. If I was to choose one thing I dislike it would be the repetitive nature of the stop motion as towards the end I already know what is going to happen and get slightly bored of it, however this is not a huge concern as the video would not be as effective or memorable without it. 

Likes and Dislikes of Existing Music Videos from Different Genres

The first video I watched was Crazy Stupid Love - Cheryl Cole ft Tinie Tempah. 

Likes - In this video I liked the use of cinematography as the different shots made it look conventional. It was also edited to the beat very well. The use of different locations also helped create voyeurism.

Dislike - I didn't like the close ups of Cheryl in provocative poses as I felt that they were irrelevant and primarily aimed at men. 

The second video I watched was Love on Top - Beyonce. 

Likes - In this video I liked the colouring as it was all very neutral. I also liked how there were different ethnicities in the video as it promotes equality. We also see a long shot which shows Beyonce in front of the other performers wearing all black and a hat. The performers however, are wearing very casual clothing which makes Beyonce stand out rather than blending in with the rest of them. 

Dislikes - I dislike how you have to wait half way through the video for the location to change as it gets very tedious an boring. If I was watching this video on the television I would not be entertained in the slightest and would feel the need to turn the channel over. If there were different locations early on then it would convince me to stay tuned as it would have more elements of voyeurism to it.

The next video I watched was Ella Henderson - Glow.

Likes - In this video I liked the cuts to different locations as it kept me entertained. The fades to black were also edited to the beat and fit the colour of the music video as it is very dark and spooky. The song also has that feel to it. We also see a medium long shot of Ella standing alone in a field singing. She is wearing black which fits in with the rest of the conventions. She is also centre frame. This shot cuts to a close up of her in the same location. The fact that Ella is alone in these shots which have more attention on them than the other shots proves that she is the main person in this video.

Dislikes - The first few locations were repeated for almost the entire first minute of the music video which I found to be boring and lost interest quite easily. 

I then watched J Lo - If you had my love.

Likes - I enjoyed the different use of shots in the introduction and the lighting as J Lo was in the darkness which made it appear more mysterious and put all of the focus on her. The shots were also edited together at a fast pace and cut from location to location which kept me entertained. We then see J Lo centre frame in a medium long shot. She is wearing white and the location is also white which creates voyeurism as it is very pleasing to the eye. There is also a clear narrative in the video which is apparent from the very start.

Dislikes - I didn't like the dance scene as it felt really out of place and I think the video would be much better without it.

The final video I watched was Happy - Pharrell. 

Likes - I liked the use of locations and different performers in the video as it kept me entertained and made me want to watch more. It was also edited well to the beat. The use of framing is also good as the long shots reveal more interesting parts of the location whereas the close ups of Pharrell inform the audience that he is the main performer. There are also a few celebrities and familiar faces featured in the video which makes the video enjoyable even for people who aren't a fan of Pharrell. 

Dislikes - It gets very repetitive after a while because most of the performers are doing the same thing.

Music Video Treatment

For my music video I am going to include an abstract narrative with performance. I want it to look very artistic and edited to the beat. I will not be filming outside, however I will use a projector to play a video/image over my performer. I will also use different coloured lighting in some parts and will have a different costume for each location. I may also use the green screen.

My Final Chosen Song

Lyric Analysis

Analysed Timing for the Lyrics to My Chosen Song

Intro [0:16]

Beat Change [0:17]

Beat Change [0:19]

Intro Ends [0:35]

Oh I beg you[0:37] (beat [0:39]), can I follow[0:41]?

(beat [0:43])
Oh I ask you[0:45], (beat [0:47]) why not always[0:49]?

(beat [0:51])
Be the ocean[0:53], (beat [0:55]) where I unravel [0:56]

(beat [0:59])
Be my only[1:01], (beat [1:03]) be the water where I'm wading.[1:06]

You're my river running high,[1:09]

(beat [1:10])
Run deep, run wild. [1:13]

I, I follow,[1:16] I follow you[1:18]
Deep sea baby,[1:20] I follow you[1:22]
I, I follow,[1:24] I follow you[1:25]
Dark doom honey[1:27], I follow you[1:30]

(beat [1:31])

He a message[1:32],(beat [1:34]) I'm the runner. [1:35]

(beat [1:38])
He the rebel[1:40],(beat [1:42]) I'm the daughter waiting for you.[1:45]

You're my river running high [1:49]
Run deep[1:50], run wild.[1:53]

I, I follow,[1:55] I follow you,[1:57]
Deep sea baby[1:59], I follow you[2:01]
I, I follow,[2:03] I follow you[2:05]
Dark doom honey,[2:07] I follow you [2:09]

(beat [2:25])

You're my river running high, [2:28]

(instrumental: [2:29])
Run deep,[2:30] run wild. [2:32]

I, I follow,[2:34] I follow you,[2:36]
Deep sea baby, [2:38] I follow you [2:40]
I, I follow,[2:42] I follow you [2:44]
Dark doom honey,[2:46] I follow you[2:48]

I, I follow,[2:50] I follow you,[2:52]
Deep sea baby,[2:54] I follow you[2:56]
I, I follow,[2:58] I follow you[3:00]
Dark doom honey[3:02], I follow you[3:04]

(beat [3:20])

(beat change [3:48])