An in depth analysis of Britney Spears’ music video
for Work Bitch! And how it’s a critique of modern society and the prevailing
injustice in it
It’s what we’ve all been waiting
for; the song that singlehandedly made the world more productive finally has a
music video. It’s not what you expected though; there aren’t any parties in
France, there aren’t any Maseratis and no one’s really working. There are whips
though, and sharks. A lot of sharks. Here’s what we think Godney is trying to
tell us with her video for Work Bitch!
1.
Where is the Guv-a-nah?
Where are the police? Where is the governor? Isn’t
Britney supposed to be the governor? It took us some time to figure out, but
the song is clearly about the civil breakdown of society and how Britney – Hail
Godney – if given the chance, would fix everything.
2.
Where Are We Now?
It’s clear that Britney is having a midlife
meltdown. She’s in the middle of the desert with nowhere to go. All she has is
a dresser, a mirror and her own branded perfume (her ailing legacy). She’s
asking herself, is a hot body really enough? Can she live without a Bugatti? Read more
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