To me, this video is everything that is wrong with this world, in 4 minutes. Because everything starts within a human mind, and my mind is no exception. This would have to be my most favorite music + video combination too. I love the message in the song and I love the visual presentation. If you remember the two previous music videos (Save Room and T.O.N.Y.) I was thankful for, you can probably see how all three are similar. I'm thankful 'Flashing Lights' serves as a great reminder of the things I need to never forget about. Let me share one good Will Rogers quote with you while I'm at it too:
"Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like."
P.S. I'm afraid, if you don't see it the way I do and ask me what the heck I'm talking about, I wouldn't be able to explain.
The video doesn't seem to be working for me, but I love the song. I don't really care for Kanye, but when he's not acting crazy, I do appreciate his bluntness. He's somewhat depressing, really. Always angry at the world! I really like that quote too. I wonder why it's so difficult to break away from trying to look good to others when most of the time it just seems to make you more unhappy.
ReplyDeleteWell said, so true about the quote.
ReplyDeleteThat is an excellent quote. A few years ago, I came to the realization that I needed to start living within my means, or it would be trouble! I have saved more money than I could've hoped for since, and I don't miss the random stuff that I would've bought!
ReplyDeleteYJ, human nature?
ReplyDeletePaul, I think sooner or later I'll come to this realization too... Well, I do understand it, but want to use the opportunity to be a little careless while I still can and age allows lol But it's awesome that it's brought contentment to you and proved to be profitable already!
I totally agree with the quote. And I like the message of that video, yes, it's human nature that we get blinded by flashing lights.
ReplyDeleteHappy Wednesday Julia!
Leah, woah, I'm totally loving this phraze of yours - "it's human nature that we get blinded by flashing lights"... xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove that quote!
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i love this post! and the quote, too. so true.. :)
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that quote is soooo true Julia. human nature is so weak that we easily succumb to flashing lights. oh well... =)
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I didn't catch on to the song in the same way you did i don't think, however the quote is so well put!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant video, and that quote really resonates with me. People get so caught up in consuming, nobody really bothers living.
ReplyDeleteLove visual presentation- you always have such a great way to say things.
ReplyDeletetrue story. Love that quote.
ReplyDeletelove the quote...and the song too!one of my favorites...
ReplyDeletei think i understand what you want to say...!!
..hello my darling ..such brilliant post from you ..your posts really make me think again and again .. I think he sings about himself : ) he ..he .. the lines you wrote are just perfect ,there is too much of people like that and it makes world ugly ..I am "Thakful"( sorry ,your words) for last 4 years in my life and my daughter ,it changed me for a better person .. I really love the song ,he is creative in his music ..have a nice day : )))
ReplyDelete..sorry ..I mean THANKFUL
ReplyDeletesuch a great quote & i totally agree, and i get what you're saying :) love the music video.
ReplyDeleteCaitlin, thanks, sweety!! !:D
ReplyDeleteEllinelle, thank you!! Had no idea your daughet was 4! Wow :)
Audrey, yay :)
That quote could not be any closer to the truth ! i love this song by Kanye, its actually my favourtie of his. This is the first time iv seen this version of the video.....its such a far-reaching poignant, artistic reflection on human behaviour i think. I dont care what Kanye does, i love the guy !
ReplyDeleteSam, how come you haven't seen ths version? You're far behind, my dear :)) Thanks for your input and for being so supportive of my little blog :) xo
ReplyDelete..my Isabella will be 3 next month , but the big changes started 4 years ago : )) have a lovely evening ..
ReplyDeleteI see, Ellinelle, and thanks, you have a good one too!
ReplyDeleteI've danced to this song many times in clubs, but never saw the video. I like the way they use stop-motion to mimic strobe lights.
ReplyDeleteI see what you mean about the girl's lifestyle... ending with such a tragic result. I wonder why they don't clearly show the curly haired girl... ? Maybe she's the same girl at a later point in time?
thats a lovely quote
ReplyDelete"Too many people spend money they haven't earned, to buy things they don't want, to impress people they don't like."
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Graham, you too? How come? :) But it's good though, as I thought everuone would be like "oh another blog features that video again" lol I think the curly haired girl might represent something un-living, like 'vice', 'vanity'... You know, something that leads us to making wrong choices.
ReplyDeleteem.me.ma, thanks! Glad you like.