“SAD!”, the final music video by Xxxtentacion before his death is an impactful and emotional clip. In it, new X attends his own funeral before facing off against old X in an intense struggle for control of himself and the group.
This song encapsulates my relationship with Jocelyn Flores, who committed suicide at 17. It also discusses the anguish felt upon grieving someone close.
What is the song about?
Shot prior to his death, Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy (XXXTentacion), commonly known by his fans as Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy and widely popular on SoundCloud for his controversial music and troubled past (multiple felony charges and domestic violence incidents; online bullying incidents and suicidal thoughts in the past). is featured prominently. In this music video (filmed before his passing), fans witness him attending his own funeral before fighting with himself at an intense fistfight – sending a powerful message that Jahseh wants to put behind old personality so as to move forward into something better – something Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy was born into this world before death took place.
“Sad!” is one of X’s two studio albums (2018) and was released as its lead single. Co-written by rapper and producer John Cunningham, it quickly rose up the Billboard Hot 100 charts, becoming one of the highest-charting singles of his US career and one of Spotify’s most streamed songs.
This song is an evocative and emotive track that explores the grief associated with losing someone you care for, drawing parallels between it and Lana Del Rey’s iconic track “Summertime Sadness,” both dealing with loss. Both tracks also address heartbreak and depression as struggles faced during times of loss.
In his music video, XXXTentacion appears dressed in white and is clearly feeling deeply sad as he walks into church to conduct his own funeral service. Once inside, however, things quickly take an ugly turn when his former self returns for an unprovoked fight in the afterlife – both terrifying and inspiring at once – it shows that you can find strength within yourself to battle back even during dark and hopeless times.
Though XXXTentacion’s death was sudden and shocking, his tragic demise opened up dialogue about mental health, depression, and suicide. His music can serve as a great starting point to start conversations about these subjects, with lyrics that resonate deeply for anyone facing similar situations. Unfortunately, his style of approaching these topics doesn’t offer anything truly new or special; without his unique face tattoos, violent history confirmed by court documents, or passionate fandom of fans he wouldn’t stand out any differently from other SoundCloud emo rappers?
What is the video about?
Grieving for loved ones can be devastatingly heartbreaking. The band Simple Plan’s video, “Child Death Scene,” serves as an eyewitness account that is sure to leave viewers in despair and encourages viewers to donate money towards charities that support children in their time of need.
This video may not be as controversial or provocative as others on this list, but it certainly delivers on emotion. Starring Dianna Agron as a Stepford wife who finds out her husband has been cheating on her and leads to tears of sadness for both the characters involved as well as those left grieving after they have lost someone special to them. The song itself speaks volumes about love and loss while its video offers beautiful tribute to those who have experienced both personally.
First and foremost, be warned: this video isn’t suitable for work! A short film set to Coldplay’s song, “The Scientist”, it features reverse camera work with lyrics sung backwards – creating an air of mystery that makes watching hard without feeling something of sadness or loss. Yet it was beautifully produced with stellar performances by Shia LaBeouf, Tyler Posey and Alia Shawkat making up its cast.
Mayday Parade’s clip, “Wait for Me”, will likely bring tears to your eyes as it tells of all of the children missing and dead today, such as beating by parents, kidnap-and-force to become prostitute, as well as baby kidnap and killing.
On our list of sad music videos is the clip for XXXTentacion’s song, “SAD!” It was released after his death and has become known for both its content and confusion; showing XXXTentacion attending his old self’s funeral before struggling to overcome past demons.
What is the meaning of the song?
Since 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion’s death on June 18, 2018, fans have been grappling with what the music video for his song “Sad!” means. Shot prior to his death and directed by JMP, it features an obscure script with many symbolic references and images; one fan believes its main message may be related to self-loyalty.
The video begins with X in a dark room, looking distressed and depressed. He enters a coffin and begins fighting his inner self within it – suggesting a struggle between inner self and external reality which is won by burying their old self away.
The clip also includes scenes where X is in a rocking chair and appears to be using telekinesis, both intended to demonstrate his inner power and demonstrate that he can conquer any internal demons that arise within himself. Overall, these scenes demonstrate his resolve in becoming a better version of himself as well as progress from past struggles; also serving as an inspirational message for fans who should take note and strive to reach personal bests regardless of difficulties they encounter along their journeys.
What is the meaning of the video?
XXXTentacion’s posthumous video for “Sad!” evoked mixed emotions among his fans upon its release on Thursday, depicting two versions of himself locked in battle and widely seen as an allegory for depression, suicide and his personal struggles.
This video was written and creative directed by XXX himself, featuring cryptic references to his past struggles. It begins with an image of a casket which later turns out to be his body; portraits from his past appear throughout; then at its conclusion an arrow drawn from E to Y is drawn suggesting the old XXXTentacion has died while his new self has triumphantly emerged victorious.
Although this video is deeply tragic, it also serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of mental health awareness. Through lyrics in song that encourage people to reach out for help and find strength within themselves, as well as its powerful reminder of mental health awareness, this video delivers hope and strength for anyone struggling.
Use of sad music in videos aims to elicit an emotional response from viewers, from feelings of sadness all the way through to production of neurotransmitter dopamine that contributes to happiness and well-being. Furthermore, sad songs often have more complex melodic structures than upbeat music which allows listeners to more fully connect with what’s being portrayed through sound and image.
Ten days ago, XXXTentacion was murdered in South Florida. This tragic event has sparked widespread grief and outrage from his fans as well as those in the music industry alike. Yet many fans have also applauded his efforts to address social issues. His “SAD!” video serves as a poignant reminder that speaking out can make a difference.