Sadness is a Blessing

The music video 'Sadness is a blessing' evokes ideas similar to our interpretation of the poem 'Ghazal'.
Although I am not really a fan of the drunken dancing, I really like the use of colour correction and 18th century-esque location to produce a golden effect that contrasts with the melancholy elements of the music.
The drunken girl also contrasts with the people around her in both her dress and her actions. The people around her seem strict and adhere to a posh, royal dress code, yet this girl is in a white dress dancing while drunk. This act itself is almost sad as it seems like she is letting go of everything and drowning it in alcohol.
The man sitting next to her may be a father figure. He seems to be sad that she is doing this act and is crying. This act by him reinforces the idea that we should feel sorry for the girl.



Lykke Li - Sadness is a Blessing (Director Tarik Saleh) from Lykke Li on Vimeo.