Even though music is rightfully considered a universal language, understandable to anyone with a sense of hearing, I still always give a slight preference to words over melody.
Words carry concrete meaning. At the same time, good words leave room for interpretation — they hook the listener and pull them into a sea of thoughts and feelings.
It was precisely the lyrics that drew me in with the band Alvvays, whose track — Lollipop (Ode to Jim) — is used in this work. All of the band's music videos are something sparkling and vibrant. For me it was important to create something that wouldn't rely too heavily on black and white.
