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Researching the concept of mental illness in my music video

Here I will be analysing specific mental phases the character in the MV is facing  (Images from - Pinterest) Emotional Numbness The mental state centres around emotional numbness, where the person no longer feels emotions strongly. Happiness feels distant, but sadness is not overwhelming either — instead, everything feels flat and muted. It is like their emotional responses have been turned down, leaving them feeling empty rather than expressive. They are alive and aware, but not truly feeling connected to their experiences. Example lyric: “A little bit tired of trying to care when I don’t”                      Constant Mental Exhaustion The person experiences ongoing mental fatigue that does not go away with rest. Even simple daily tasks feel draining, and the mind often feels foggy or slowed down. This is not laziness but emotional burnout, where the brain is tired from constantly coping. There is a sense of heaviness tha...

Choosing appropriate cover

 Here I'll be choosing from the two covers I designed, Comparison of the Two Album Covers Black-and-white cover Uses a monochrome colour palette Features a static, isolated figure The scribbled head is dense and overwhelming Creates a dark, serious, and heavy tone Connotes: Emotional numbness Mental paralysis Isolation Inner chaos Minimalist design forces the audience to focus on meaning rather than aesthetics Coloured cover Uses soft, blended pastel colours Background appears more fluid and atmospheric Scribbles expand outward, suggesting movement Creates a more dreamlike and surreal mood Connotes: Confusion rather than numbness Emotional drifting A sense of being lost instead of trapped Feels slightly more expressive and abstract Contrast  The black-and-white version feels emotionally heavier , while the coloured version feels more distant and abstract The monochrome cover communicates emptiness and shutd...