‘Vous Avez Dit Bizarre’ N°638 – 2010s Music Videos
Offaiah, Blossoms, Calvin Harris, Onerepublic, Katy Perry, Pet Shop Boys, Slipknot, Avicii, Skrillex, Cheat Codes, Tove Lo, Matoma
They are the performers of twelve amusing, puzzling and sometimes shocking videos that were ranked in various charts, this week (33/52) BUT … in the Tens 2010s.
Here, they are reunited in one glorious playlist. Enjoy!
Tracklist
1 . Offaiah – Trouble |
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| Club anthem “Trouble” has its own captivating video, directed by Daniel Brown, that intertwines beauty with danger, set in a “Walking Dead”-ian decor and a perilous swamp setting. |
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2 . Blossoms – Charlemagne |
| Blossoms’ Tom Ogden shared that “Charlemagne” was inspired by the historical King of the Franks. But do not expect any soldiers in armor; “Charlemagne” is only a metaphor for adoring someone like royalty when the video features a dark poker game, mysterious figures, and symbolic imagery – another metaphor, possibly. |
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Featured on the 2015 album “Blossoms”. |
3 . Calvin Harris – We’ll Be Coming Back (w/ Example) |
| Calvin Harris and Example’s collaboration, “We’ll Be Coming Back,” surprises with a less intense vibe than their usual hits. The music video, directed by Saman Keshavarz, showcases a ‘police and thieves’ plot with the duo involved in a heist, chased by a policewoman in a desert setting. The storyline is that the cars are great. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “18 Months”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
4 . Onerepublic – Love Runs Out |
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| In “Love Runs Out,” OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder, the band’s lead, pledges eternal love on a chorus that draws comparisons to Kanye West’s “Love Lockdown” and Adele’s “Rumour Has It.” The song’s video, directed by Sophie Muller, is a visual spectacle featuring surreal imagery and tribal dancers – all shot against a green screen. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “Native”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
5 . Katy Perry – Small Talk |
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| Small Talk, Katy Perry’s single, digs into the complexities of love, from intimacy to estrangement and nostalgia. Co-written by Charlie Puth, the lyrics hint at past relationships, sparking speculation about which of Perry’s famous exes inspired the song. The video is directed by Tanu Muino. |
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6 . Pet Shop Boys – Winner |
| Produced by Andrew Dawson, “Winner,” the single from British synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys, carries a message of perseverance. The accompanying video features Dirty Diana, a transgender member of the London Rollergirls, and her journey in the roller derby world, mentored by Shaolynn Scarlett. The video is directed by Surrender Monkeys. |
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Featured on the 2012 album “Elysium”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
7 . Slipknot – The Negative One |
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| Slipknot’s “The Negative One” marks their first release without key members Joey Jordison and Paul Gray. Corey Taylor, the vocalist, describes the track as a blend of old and new Slipknot, bridging their “Iowa” and “Vol. 3” eras, and continuing their legacy despite challenges. The accompanying video, directed by percussionist Shawn Crahan, is haunting, echoing early Slipknot themes. |
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Featured on the 2014 album “.5: The Gray Chapter”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
8 . Avicii – Without You (w/ Sandro Cavazza) |
| Without You from Avicii’s EP showcases a memorable progressive and joyous house melody with country-pop influenced synths, featuring Swedish artist Sandro Cavazza. |
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9 . Skrillex – Purple Lamborghini (w/ Rick Ross) |
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| Jared Leto’s Joker joins Skrillex and Rick Ross in the video for “Purple Lamborghini,” promoting the 2016 “Suicide Squad” film. The video depicts the Joker’s chaotic journey through a nightclub, culminating in a speedboat ride, rendering the Lamborghini moot. The video is directed by Colin Tilley. |
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10 . Cheat Codes – Let Me Hold You [Turn Me On] |
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| Let Me Hold You (Turn Me On) is a vibrant EDM track by Cheat Codes – comprising Trevor Dahl, Kevin Ford, and Matthew Russell – and Dante Klein, blending catchy hooks with soulful vocals inspired by Kevin Lyttle’s original “Turn Me On.” The video is directed by Chris Campbell. |
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11 . Tove Lo – Cool Girl |
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| Tove Lo’s new single “Cool Girl” is inspired by the “cool girl” monologue from the film “Gone Girl.” It questions the authenticity of suppressing emotions to appear “cool” and challenges the idea of changing oneself for love. The video is directed by Tim Erem. |
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Featured on the 2016 album “Lady Wood”. |
12 . Matoma – False Alarm |
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| British artist Becky Hill collaborates with Norwegian electronic musician Matoma on “False Alarm,” accompanied by a music video, directed by Samy Mosher, that narrates the unexpected journey of a young couple. |
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Featured on the 2018 album “One in a Million”. Lyrics >> Review >> More by the same : Official Site |
For THE FULL ‘VOUS AVEZ DIT BIZARRE’ COLLECTION click here
NB . You may wonder what are these “Quotes” attached to certain photos above. Well! For a specific song, we select a still image from the video on one side and choose a lyric from the song on the other side. We ensure that the lyric has a connection to the image, although sometimes the connection may be far-fetched or based on a double entendre, creating a humorous or meme-like combination when the two are merged together. Et voilà!
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