Make me(cry) Noah Cyrus ft. Labrinth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXyBcKV0UIo&spfreload=10

Genre? Pop

"Make Me (Cry)" (feat. Labrinth) I never needed you like I do right now I never needed you like I do right now I never hated you like I do right now 'Cause all you ever do is make me... Gave you up 'bout 21 times Felt those lips, tell me 21 lies, yeah You'll be the death of me Sage advice Love-lovin' you could make Jesus cry When I hear you're sayin' "Darling, Your kiss is like an antidote." I'm fightin' like I'm Ali, But you got me on the ropes I never needed you like I do right now I never needed you like I do right now I never hated you like I do right now 'Cause all you ever do is make me... Couldn't hear the thunder But I heard your heart race Couldn't see the rain We're too busy makin' hurricanes, yeah Love ain't easy when it ain't my way But it gets hard, when you ain't here makin' me crazy Baby, say the word, darlin' You know just how to hold the sucker down So I see you in the morning I can't watch you walk out I never needed you like I do right now I never needed you like I do right now I never hated you like I do right now 'Cause all you ever do is make me... Cry Cry Cry Hear the thunder See the rain Yeah Keep on makin' me cry Yeah Hey, hey, yeah Keep makin' me scream and holler Keep on makin' me cry You don't know what you're doin' to me Hey, hey, yeah Yeah I never needed you like I do right now I never needed you like I do right now I never hated you like I do right now 'Cause all you ever do is make me

Conventions of pop Basic narrative Performance based Bright/ light colours Close ups Artists are clothed in fashionable clothes Songs based around love and relationships for a relatability factor Following trends of previous artists and songs eg. Rhianna + Miley Cyrus

Representations Race & gender

race Interracial relationships are not portrayed at all through out the video as both relationships shown on screen are between people of the same/similar race. Why are the black couple more clothed than the white couple?

Gender Both singers are seen to have relationship struggles showing that the song is not directed at a specific gendered audience. During the instrumental/ chorus part of the song, the man (labyrinth) is shown to be particularly angry. Following stereotypes. Noah is also seen to get quite angry, going against streotypes.

audience

Audience: The song is directed towards a teen – early adult audience. Simply due to the nature of the song and not the genre. Although exceptions will be made simply due to the fact that the love of the pop genre is shared amongst most generations.

Narrative

Narrative The video and song features two main singers. Noah Labyrinth They are both shown to be in what looks like a undecorated flat. (This could give links to money struggles). They are also clearly upset that their partner is in bed asleep instead of giving them attention. Noah and labyrinth are seen to get progressively agitated throughout the song.

equilibrium Disturbance of equilibrium equilibrium beginning middle end

institution

institution “On November 15, 2016, it was announced that Cyrus had inked a record deal with Barry Weiss record label called RECORDS and signed a management deal with Maverick under Adam Leber. Later that day, she released her debut single, a pop ballad titled, "Make Me (Cry)" featuring UK singer/producer Labrinth.”

Technology

Technology Natural/ basic lighting Quick paced editing during chorus No animation or filters Sound effects ( teardrop sound effect)

experience

experience The video makes you think about your personal love experiences as the lyrics of the song are made to sound relatable to a wide audience. The tone of the song is quite calm so there is no point where the audience are made to feel particularly energised or angry. Overall, the music video leaves the audience feeling quite calm and emotionally intact.