analysis of Lunchmoney lewis-bills music video
The music video for 'Bills' appears to be a combination between the narrative of a man with many bills and his attempt to "make sure everybody eats", and the performance of LunchMoney Lewis himself. LunchMoney Lewis appears in the narrative as a man who has mand isn't able to keep up with his towerin bills, and his discontempt with life in general because of this. The visuals in the music video are illustrative of the lyric content, ad apear to echo the lyrics in a timely fashion. This is portrayed wih the man opening the fridge and finding it's empty, this works in unison with the lyrics, highlighing that the lyric content isn't too far-fetched to comprehend.
The music video for Bills involves a man who has many bills, and his sturggle to pay them off, this is an issue that may affect many people, however the upbeat tempo of the song almost makes the matter insignificant, and almost explores the happier side of the man's life. This could be beneficial to himself, as well as an audience whom may be struggling with the same issue, this may encourage, and motivate them, as the songs seems to be quite happy and cheerful. Strauss' theory of binary opposites can be applied to the music video, as the narrative is driven by the conflict that arises from the woman who wants money, and the man who's trying to earn money to pay his bills, as well as the opposition that is present between the hardworking man and the young, innocent girl with her lemonade stand.
