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Paris Paloma Releases Unsettling Yet Captivating Music Video for "LABOUR"

A Haunting Exploration of Domestic Toil

Paris Paloma's "LABOUR" music video is a mesmerizing and unsettling visual experience that delves into the exhausting and often thankless work of domestic life.

The video, directed by Paloma herself, follows a woman as she navigates the relentless cycle of household chores, from the mundane to the emotionally draining. Through stunning cinematography and evocative lyrics, Paloma captures the cacophony of voices that relentlessly echo through the walls of her home.

The lyrics, a stream of consciousness, paint a vivid picture of the overwhelming responsibilities that define the woman's existence. She is "therapist, mother, maid, / Nymph then a virgin, nurse then a servant." The repetition and disjointed syntax create a sense of urgency and desperation, as if the woman is trapped in a never-ending loop.

The video's stark and minimalist visuals further emphasize the woman's isolation and the weight of her unseen labor. The camera often lingers on close-ups of her hands, performing endless tasks, from mopping to cooking to tending to children. The absence of faces and the use of muted colors contribute to a sense of anonymity and detachment.

As the video progresses, the woman's exhaustion and frustration become increasingly palpable. In one particularly haunting scene, she stands at the window, her gaze lost in the distance. The cacophony of voices that had once filled her home now seems to emanate from within her own mind.

The video concludes with a powerful message: "Just an". It is a reminder that the women who perform this essential labor are often undervalued and invisible. Paloma's "LABOUR" is a powerful and unsettling meditation on the unseen sacrifices that women make every day.