Here we will look in detail at our song choice 'The Weekend' by BIBI & 88rising released in 2021.
Song background:
"The Weekend" by 88rising & BIBI seems to be about a relationship in which one person is not fully committed. The first verse describes a woman who parties all night and is only interested in being with the singer when it benefits her. She expects special treatment just because she is with him. The chorus suggests that she only contacts him on the weekends when she wants to be intimate, and he feels used. He is jumping off the deep end to be with her, but then she disappears until the next weekend. The second verse implies that this behavior breaks the speaker's heart. The bridge indicates that the singer is willing to be available for the woman when she is lonely but knows that she is not a good fit for something long-term. The outro is a repetition of the earlier lyrics and perhaps a reflection of the singer's feelings of being used and wanting more from the relationship. In sum, the song is a critique of a partner who only wants a casual relationship and does not want to invest in a genuine connection.
I chose "The Weekend" by 88rising and BIBI because it really nails the feeling of a one-sided relationship that's both complicated and relatable. The song talks about being used by someone who only reaches out when it benefits them, which brings up a lot of emotions like feeling unappreciated, longing, and heartbreak. I thought it would be perfect for a music video because the tension in the lyrics could be translated visually in a way that helps the audience really connect with what the song is saying. What I love about this song is that it’s got this mix of vulnerability and attitude, and that’s exactly what I want to explore in the character’s arc. At first, the character will seem innocent and emotionally invested, but then, with a plot twist, I want to reveal that she’s actually more confident and in control than she appears, which adds a cool layer of surprise and depth. This contrast between the two sides of her personality really ties into the song's themes and will keep the audience engaged in the story.
How will you make your MV different:
To make my music video stand out, I want to include a plot twist that keeps the audience on their toes. At first, I’ll show the star as this sweet, innocent girl, using soft colors and gentle movements to reflect her vulnerability. But as the song goes on, I’ll slowly reveal that she's not as innocent as she seems. Instead of going for the neon lights and bold colors like in the original video, I want to keep things more grounded with natural colors, I think warmer tones and subtle shifts in lighting. The camera angles will start close, capturing her fragility, but as her confidence grows, we’ll move to wider shots to show her taking control. These changes in the set, lighting, and the way she interacts with others will reflect her transformation, making the plot twist feel more real. I want the audience to feel like they’re on a journey with the character, seeing her shift from one persona to the next.
Refection: I’ve really enjoyed the process of diving into the research for this music video. The song’s themes of a one-sided relationship and the emotional tension between the characters gave me a lot to work with. Exploring the contrast between vulnerability and confidence has been super interesting, and I loved brainstorming how to show this visually. Looking into different lighting, camera angles, and how they could reflect the character’s transformation has really pushed my creativity. It’s been fun figuring out how to translate these emotions into a story, and I’ve learned a lot through this whole process.
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