I've neither heard of this band or seen the vid...


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Posted by Mr Writer at 212.187.155.91 on February 25, 2004 at 06:43:22:

In Reply to: I want YOU to help me a video by Brand New posted by Willtempered3 on February 25, 2004 at 06:35:49:

...but from what you say there i'm getting that its a comment on celebrity. They're showing that fans will often copy what a celebrity does as they are an icon and are often idols to people (maybe not necessarily this band, but celebrities in general). It's also saying that this idolisation can sometimes go to far - hence the shadowy figure is probably depicting a "psycho-fan" who had taken following the celebrity one step too far.

I could be way off - but thats what i'm getting.

John


: I can't figure out the message in a music video. The band Brand New has a kick ass video for a song whos name I'm currently blanking on. In said video, there are two other guys that do EVERYTHING step for step that the lead singer does. IE, he'll raise his right hand and wiggle his fingers, they'll raise their hands and wiggle their fingers. At the end of the video, he walks up to some girl, slides his finger on his shoulder, she does the same, except it causes her to take off one of the straps on her shirt. Then, the dude raises his hand to the side, stares at it, and turns around to see a shadowy figure. The shadowy figure raises his hand, then, so does the main guy, then...the shadowy figure pulls his finger across his throat, like the throat slit manuever...What does it all mean? I know the guy stares at his hand for a second, because the chick didn't raise her hand, and I think the shadowy figure just killed the main guy...but why? What the hell is goin on it? Clariffication would be much appreciated..especially if you know the band...or are IN the band...that'd be nice...




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