Mitski has graced us with the ethereal music video for her song ‘Star,’ a cherished track from her latest album. The video, directed by the talented Maegan Houang, encapsulates the bittersweet essence of the song, which delves into the fading embers of a once-bright love.
As the song’s poignant lyrics echo, ‘That love is like a star, it’s gone / We just see it shining / It’s traveled very far,’ Mitski embarks on a captivating journey in the video. She sails through a tranquil pond amidst painted pieces of wood, creating an illusion of majestic mountains in the backdrop.
Houang masterfully captures the otherworldly feelings evoked by the song, visualizing the experience of holding onto a fading love. In her words, ‘Unlike the more narrative/concept driven videos Mitski and I have done together in the past, I wanted this video to encapsulate the impressionistic circularity we all experience. Our lives oscillate between light and dark, repeating itself in an endless cycle where nothing is permanent.’
The video’s stunning imagery reflects the fleeting nature of life’s moments, both the joyous and the sorrowful. As Houang notes, ‘The best moments are fleeting, but so are the bad.’
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Mitski’s ‘Star’ music video, a visual masterpiece that captures the complexities of love and loss.
