This is a musical trip around the globe if I've ever seen one, and I've never been so confused. Going back to school is not easy. © 2020 Complex Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Before the jumpsuit from “Toxic” or the snake she carried across the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards, there was that schoolgirl outfit. All the music videos were bound to enhance the lyrics' message and make complete and total sense, right? And apparently that means that each member of the quintet...turns into monsters and dance around a haunted house? No, not professional wrestling—music videos! This feature was originally published on November 16, 2009. Again, big mood. Ready ? Kirstie Alley ridiculed after voicing support for Trump. “Misery Business,” ParamoreIt would seem that a lot of bands from our childhood kick off their careers with songs about school, but Hayley Williams’ vision of high school is vastly different from Britney Spears’. It's hard to take anything seriously with all the mayhem occurring throughout the course of this video — not to mention all the cringe-worthy facial expressions made by Justin Timberlake. Also, how was that one girl on roller skates able to keep spinning around the entire time? The music video didn't do much to shed light on the lyrics' meaning either. Wasn't this song supposed to be a ballad? Featuring (violent) scenes from the movie, the video ends with the band beaten up and walking through a football field. Why were our favorite boy bands turning into monsters or breaking into bowling alleys? An indie-pop video set in a high school is usually a recipe for angsty music, so it’s refreshing to see something a little unexpected. The Swizz Beatz-produced track ends with Beyoncé and the group waving small American flags, a nod to the campaign and the video’s roots. Between the playground acrobatics, random game of football on the beach, and the consistent shrugging off of jackets and vest, we never actually learn much about love or fixing of said love through the course of this video. Odd. Charli XCX),” by Iggy AzaleaThere’s absolutely no denying that Iggy Azalea’s debut single was a banger. Pop stars like Britney Spears made the decade's biggest pop songs that much more iconic, while rappers like Kanye West created visuals that would be remembered as not only the best of the decade, but also as some of the best videos of all time, full stop. The video for this unquestionable smash sees Stefani play the mean girl, outcast, band captain and head cheerleader, all while maintaining the kind of sleek, chic air of cool that only she could possibly muster. “Break the Rules,” Charli XCXIn typical Charli XCX fashion, the British starlet turns school tropes on their heads by dancing on a school bus before riding it all the way to a thrift store. “...Baby One More Time,” Britney SpearsThe '90s earworm that helped launch Britney’s career as the unquestioned Princess of Pop also features some of her more iconic fashion moments. Oh, look, they're in outer space because of course they are. 2020 Bustle Digital Group. I remember every time a delectable new tune would catch my ear, I would anxiously await the accompanying music video. Eddie Murphy and Michael Jackson spend nearly seven minutes dancing and singing in the clouds amongst cartoon music notes, flying hearts (what?! I won't even try to deny it: this music video is spectacular. But we only had room for a cool hundred, and the coolest hundred we found. H High school American football video games‎ (7 P) It’s kind of great. There's nothing like a catchy song from the '90s and early 2000s to inspire some nostalgic dance moves, pump up a workout, or rock out to during your next karaoke endeavor. ), and other oddities with absolutely no explanation. So set aside a couple of hours, make yourselves comfortable somewhere where people won't judge you for your viewing habits, and vegetate your way through the best music videos of the 2000s. As virus surges, a new culprit emerges: Pandemic fatigue “New Perspective,” Panic! We might be getting close, but we're not done sifting through every conceivable facet of Complex culture from the last decade (2000 - 2009) in our Best of the 2000s series. With a roundup of music videos set in high schools, that is. Back in the '90s and early 2000s, it seemed like intergalactic journeys were a prime theme in music videos. Honestly, what is up with this music video? While we don't dispute the star power of those putting out the videos in the '80s and '90s, the 2000s welcomed a cinematic renaissance that helped music videos for pop rock and burgeoning rap alike reach a new level of iconic. “Best I Ever Had,” DrakeThe beginning of Drizzy’s long career of soft-boy bedroom bangers shows him (respectfully) coaching a women’s high school basketball team. Some might argue that these were the golden years of the music video, but we beg to differ. Short films integrating a song dates back to the time when film itself was first invented, but skyrocketed in popularity in the 80s with the advent of MTV (Music Television), which originally made music videos its primary and only programming to watch. Between the astronauts and the random Titanic references, we're completely confounded. Was anyone else confused by this? “Move Your Body," BeyoncéThis deep cut comes courtesy of two queens: Bey and Michelle Obama. “In the Sun,” She & HimPure to a fault, Zooey Deschanel-helmed duo She & Him unsurprisingly imagine high school to be full of big libraries, quirky vintage clothes and synchronized dancing. Spanish heavy metal music video, 2000s. This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total. Missy Elliott – Gossip Folks Method Man & Redman – How High Part 2 Beyoncé – Move Your Body Drake […] Next up is that hallowed haven of all things comedic, thuggish, and surgically enhanced. (The audacity!). School's back in session after the best summer ever (so much ice cream, so little time), and it's time to celebrate! More importantly, it's an excellent setting for pop music. If so, join me on a nostalgic trajectory as we take a look at 13 music videos from the '90s and early 2000s that made us all exclaim: "What the heck did I just watch?". There's a ton of mugging, cheesy graphics, and random make-out sessions in this music video. cringe-worthy facial expressions made by Justin Timberlake. COMPLEX participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means COMPLEX gets paid commissions on purchases made through our links to retailer sites. I'm glad you "saw the sign" Ace of Base, but I'm not seeing anything here that makes a sliver of sense. If anything captured youth and the high school experience by way of heavy guitar, it was Nirvana or bust. Maybe we like it because of the perfect, not-so-subtle recreations of iconic scenes from Clueless or the fact that Charli XCX was encouraging us to break the rules long before she grew into her own as a leader in pop, but one thing’s for sure: we wouldn’t want to mess with these two if we ran into either in the hallway. Didn't she get dizzy? I'm failing to understand exactly what is going on here. And honestly? “Hollaback Girl,” Gwen StefaniAlthough we have a soft spot for No Doubt, Gwen Stefani’s early 2000s solo stuff was the Top 40 middle school soundtrack of your early-aughts dreams. Is this video an ode to Mall Rats, or releasing caged animals, or food fights, or what? Follow DjStarSunglasses to never miss another show. What?! Lead singer has long hair. While the '90s and early 2000s delivered some unforgettable tracks that we still find ourselves humming — or belting — today, there were also several music videos to go along with said songs that were completely confounding. WHOA, Joey! Is Britney supposed to be a martian in this, or did she just literally want to make her next dance party out of this world? New school, new teachers, new timetable… But don’t worry, TRACE selected 17 videos that you must study to get you in the mood for school. Are you ready to be properly confounded? 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Appropriately enough, Williams and the rest of Paramore put the mean girl in her place at the end. Missing Zion National Park hiker found alive after 12 days. The video itself is so steeped in high school — from the gym to the classroom to the hallways — that it even ends with a bell ringing and cuts to Britney daydreaming in class. Whether that means being reunited with your friends after a long summer away or the end of your independence, there’s no denying that school is a kind of formative experience. Check out some of our favorite scholarly vids below. “Fancy (feat. “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” Nirvana There's nothing like a catchy song from the '90s and early 2000s to inspire some nostalgic dance moves, pump up a workout, or rock out to during your next … campaign to make schools healthier, the video finds Beyoncé invading a cafeteria and dancing with a group of students while rocking knee-length green socks. He rolls it to some random stranger, and the ball continues rolling to various people around the area. Backstreet is back, you guys! Then, of course, she heads straight to prom to stunt with her squad. A part of the famous First Lady’s "Let’s Move!" I-C-O-N-I-C. “Don’t Let Me Get Me,” PinkIcon of the underdogs, Pink’s early career and high school life as a troubled outsider are interwoven into what eventually becomes a story of triumph. Specifically, the best music videos of the 2000s. Our editorial content is not influenced by any commissions we receive. At the DiscoA lesser known single from Pretty. Why was everybody traveling to outer space in their music videos during the early 2000s? Watching her get compared to “damn Britney Spears” and punching a mirror in the girl’s bathroom, one can’t help but think of her recently victorious turn and heartwarming speech as she accepted the Video Vanguard Award at the 2017 VMAs, which only makes the video’s happy ending that much sweeter. At the end of the video the ball or globe returns to the weird kid. I did not see a single "scrub" in this entire video...not one. As for the lyrics, if “I don’t wanna go to school/I just wanna break the rules” isn’t the biggest mood indicator of the incoming fall season, we’re not sure what is. The song doesn't even have anything to do with that! As addictive as this song is, I don't think many of us could decipher what the lyrics actually meant. August is over, September is halfway gone and many of us are knee-deep in back-to-school season. Music video shows a bald or short haired skinny kid on a street with a ball or globe. In the video that would become their signature song, grunge’s most timeless trio turns a high school auditorium into a mosh pit worthy of one of their shows, and brings back memories of sneaking into rock shows when we were in high school. ' meaning either shows a bald or short haired skinny kid on a with. 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