For this reason, inverted symbols are found in black magic and satanism. In non-Christian circles, however, the inversion of the cross represents the perversion and desecration of what it symbolizes. Peter”, in honor of Simon Peter who requested to be crucified upside down because he felt unworthy to be put to death in the same matter as Christ. In Christianity, the inverted cross is known as the “Cross of St. The cross is a symbol of the Christian faith as it represents Jesus Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection. This is extremely significant in symbolic language. Gaga’s robe contains many inverted crosses. Luciferian priestess hiding one eye as a sign of Illuminati control or loyalty Something is dead inside of Gaga and it seems to be her love for Alejandro. Gaga wears a black veil and holds the Sacred Heart, the bleeding heart of God for humanity.
The video starts with a funeral procession.
The introduction of the song establishes this concept right away:īut I just can’t be with you like this anymore, The most prevalent theme in the song is rejection. We will attempt to decode the symbolism of the video and how it relates in today’s context. His photographic style often exploits the theme of homoeroticism and he obviously carried that theme into this video format. He has worked with Calvin Klein, Alexander McQueen, Madonna, Nike and many others. The video was directed by Steven Klein, a well-established photographer in the fashion industry. The trend of incorporating militaristic and oppressive imagery in recent music videos has been discussed in some previous articles on Vigilant Citizen. In addition to a possible tribute, the symbolism of the video tells a story of spiritual rejection and metamorphosis taking place in the context of an oppressive police state. Other observers seem to believe that all videos with religious imagery are “tributes to Madonna.” Yes, Madonna did Like a Prayer, but this doesn’t explain anything in Gaga’s video. This interpretation might have some validity to it, but it ignores many important aspects of the video.
For instance, I’ve read an interpretation of the video claiming that it portrays the Catholic church’s repression of the gay community. The video for Alejandro is very symbolic and leaves it open for multiple interpretations. The religious symbolism, in addition to adding the “shock factor” necessary to get people talking, gives the song a definite spiritual connotation. Other opposing concepts collide and blend in the video as well: good vs. For the dance sequences, Gaga wears a nude two-piece and performs sexually-charged choreography with her male dancers, both on the floor and in the bed.Īlso, there’s a really catchy synth-pop song about breaking up with a Latin lover playing in the background, but we can’t figure out for the life of us why.Taking place in a cold, Orwellian, militaristic setting, the visuals of the video sharply contrast with the “summer-y” Latin beat of the song. The gothic eye candy transitions into a scene where Gaga dons latex versions of the robes worn by nuns and monks and clutches rosary beads, which she later uses to satisfy her oral fixation. Gaga is draped in a black veil and carrying a human heart - presumably belonging to her dead lover - while walking through a funeral procession. Helmed by fashion photographer Steven Klein, Gaga’s “Alejandro” video starts out with men sporting bowl haircuts (much like those worn by monks) and marching “Rhythm Nation”-style through an industrial space. Photos: Lady Gaga’s 30 Most Outrageous Outfits Touched By Gaga: 20 Must-See Video Tributes
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