Goodwin Theory - Amplification

When the images amplify the lyrics as a narrative may be used to convey a deeper meaning that could be picked up from he lyrics alone. I.e The artist may become different characters (fictional)



When I was researching what is the hidden message behind the music video was:

'The theme of the video is a portrayal of modern-day Jerusalem. Lady Gaga plays Mary Magdalene, leading into the town where Jesus is. Beginning with the motorcycle scene, she is happy riding with the Jesus- the man with the crucifix crown (representing good/heaven.)Then Judas( the man with black sunglasses) comes along and seduces her into the dark/satanic side.

As the dancing scene begins, she at first pushes Judas down but he keeps coming towards her. Jesus saves her (the crowd scene) and she follows him. Though from here, she tries to fight temptation and begins sinning by falling for Judas. As she points the lipstick gun towards him ( the irony being that guns are usually dangerous weapons & meant to destroy, but instead only portudes an harmless lipstick), she cannot bring herself to harm him/destroy her love for Judas. As a result, she sinks down in agony from distraught after smearing lipstick on his face.
The scenes then switch between her standing by the ocean waves & sitting in the tub middle of Jesus [good] & Judas[evil]. She is choosing which side she will serve. Her decision is made as she choose to cling to the leg of Jesus later on-Jesus is my virtue, but Judas is the demon I cling to. She gives herself to the good, and Jesus forgives her. But because she had sinned by giving in to Judas earlier on, she is punished as she stands in her white dress and falls to the ground being stoned to death. This suggests that just because one shows repent or remorse, doesn't mean their wrong actions won't result in consequences.'

Here we see Lady Gaga wearing bright color to portray her as being the an icon using Richard Dyer Star theory to make her stand out form the rest. This is exemplified through the use of black and white coloring in the music video. The Music video helps to explain that the bikers are Lady Gaga's disciples.

Here again Lady Gaga brings religious connotations within the music video through the use of Lady Gaga costume of her wearing a christian cross on her bra. Linking towards the title of the music video 'Judas'.

Here the lyrics conveys how she is in love with Judas and the music video helps to convey how they are conflicting with each other meaning what Lady Gaga is doing is wrong but yet it feeling good.