Top 10 Most Hauntingly Beautiful Music Videos

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These hauntingly beautiful music videos will never leave you. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most emotionally resonant videos that leave a huge mark even after they’re done.

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00:00 I wear this crown of thorns.

00:04 Welcome to Ms Mojo and today we're counting down our picks for the most

00:07 emotionally resonant videos that leave a huge mark even after they're done.

00:11 Number 10. Sleep on the floor - The Lumineers

00:19 There are many ways to deal with the passing of a loved one. In the video for Sleep on the Floor,

00:24 a woman joins her partner on a road trip of self-discovery.

00:27 "Hack yourself a toothbrush, dear. Hack yourself a favourite flower."

00:33 She almost finds herself consumed by grief,

00:36 but instead channels her emotions into a life-affirming journey.

00:40 This inspirational tale encourages viewers to embrace the day with the

00:43 knowledge that every moment is precious. "Forget what father Brennan said.

00:48 We were not born insane." Keeping a hopeful view on the future,

00:54 the main character sees the country and builds a life with a potential soulmate.

00:58 The fact that it's all revealed to be a what-if scenario adds a sad poignancy

01:10 that gets us crying and appreciating the little things in life.

01:13 Number 9. The Living Years - Mike and the Mechanics

01:24 For this classic 1980s video, Mike and the Mechanics take a look

01:28 at the bonds between fathers and sons.

01:30 Choirs bring the chorus about the complex relationships between family members to life,

01:43 and when we see a dad with his child, the important message at the heart of the lyrics comes out.

01:48 "You say you just don't see it, he says it's perfect sense, you just can't get agreement."

01:55 Plus, signs of the departed represent a memory of people who shape our lives.

01:59 In combining these simple shots with a powerful message,

02:02 the band reminds viewers to appreciate their loved ones while they're still around.

02:17 To top it all off, the funeral theme helps to convey the emotion coming from the performance.

02:22 Number 8. Hello, Adele - The Future - Adele

02:31 In this music video, Adele visits an old mansion and gorgeous woods to explore her past.

02:36 Flashbacks take a look at a defunct relationship, as the artist calls her former self.

02:46 "Hello" has a dreamlike quality, taking a look at the concept of memory and regret.

02:51 And there's no denying Adele's dramatic visual performance works especially well alongside her

03:01 stellar vocals. With the perfect song playing, the story of a former flame plays out in flashbacks

03:07 to great effect. The plot unfolds like a real piece of cinema that could have easily become

03:16 a feature-length film. It's full of heartbreak and inspires us to do some more self-reflection.

03:21 Number 7. The Scientist - Coldplay

03:30 From the opening note, The Scientist's simple but soul-stirring melody lets you know you're

03:43 in for an emotionally heavy journey. The music video complements these kind of feelings with

03:47 slow frames and beautiful shots of Chris Martin that are aptly timed, tugging at our heartstrings.

03:53 The story plays out in reverse as we follow Martin as he walks, runs, and leaps backwards

04:04 through a city landscape. By the end, we learn that we've been watching the aftermath of a

04:08 tragic car accident, which resulted in the protagonist's companion being flung through the windshield.

04:13 The final moments showing how happy they were right before the crash are juxtapositionally

04:24 heartbreaking. It's a great video that's just as resonant as the song it was made for.

04:33 Number 6. Thank You - Alanis Morissette

04:36 Choosing to reveal herself, Alanis Morissette is unafraid to take a chance with this concept.

04:41 Her memorable video for Thank You could have been a disaster, but actually functions like a welcome

04:52 change of pace from an artist at her peak. She walks around the city as an Eve-like figure as

04:57 she observes people living their lives. Showing gratitude for everything, she welcomes the ebbs

05:08 and flows of being in an urban landscape. It all plays out like a welcome hug to humanity,

05:13 filled with vulnerability and strength. It goes beyond mere shock value,

05:22 instead making us stop and really think. Number 5. Happier - Marshmello Featuring Bastille

05:28 Any animal lover should have a box of tissues handy before pressing play on this video.

05:32 In the story, a young girl receives a puppy for her birthday. The two grow up together,

05:43 as the pet provides emotional support during tough times. This makes it

05:47 especially heartbreaking when the owner has to say goodbye.

05:50 While nothing lasts forever, this plot shows that it's important to remember all the good

06:00 times we have with our pets. There's also a hopeful message at the end,

06:04 about honouring their memory and being able to move forward.

06:06 You might not want to watch it more than once, but this Marshmello video

06:14 tackles important themes that leave a lasting impact.

06:18 I will go, go, go. Number 4. Adam's Song - Blink-182

06:25 While Blink-182 is known for their irreverent sense of humour,

06:28 they also have an underrated catalogue of serious tracks.

06:32 Adam's Song represents one of their saddest and most honest releases. The melancholic video

06:44 follows the band during their day-to-day life, while spotlighting people around them that are

06:48 having a hard time. These background characters' experiences speak to mental health difficulties

07:00 that sometimes happen without anyone knowing. Through these small moments,

07:03 the band highlights the often unspoken realities that affect millions.

07:13 The quiet, moving beauty of this music video speaks volumes for anyone familiar with that

07:18 internal pain. Number 3. Lazarus - David Bowie

07:27 For one of his final releases, David Bowie delivered another masterstroke of music and visual art.

07:32 The Lazarus video finds him laying in a room blindfolded, interspersed with scenes of him

07:41 in front of a wardrobe. The vulnerable imagery gives viewers an unfiltered look into his last

07:46 months. Watching this after his death, people can make many connections between the imagery

07:53 and his health. He begins to float above the bed, ultimately enters the wardrobe. In moments,

07:58 that could be seen as a metaphor for passing away. You could interpret this as a brutal examination

08:06 of dying, but it's also full of honesty about the process. Ultimately, Bowie grapples with

08:11 inescapable truths in the transcendent conclusion to his career. Number 2. Beautiful - Christina

08:16 Aguilera Christina Aguilera was always considered a great talent, but this song and video helped

08:22 take her career to another level. The clip features a variety of people dealing with

08:34 personal issues, from doubting their bodies to being judged. There's a positive message here

08:38 that speaks to providing compassion, visibility and affirmation to those who need it the most.

08:43 Far from being preachy, Aguilera offers up empathy and support for everyone in this video,

08:53 with multiple groups having applauded the work for its inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community.

08:59 As the vocalist sings about the beauty within all of us,

09:07 these visuals function as the perfect accompaniment to bolster its honest look at humanity.

09:11 Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

09:19 Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day A young couple's relationship breaks down

09:24 when one of them goes to war. My Immortal - Evanescence - Amy Lee appears in a somber

09:35 video as she spends her time alone, contemplating life and love. I Know You Care - Ellie Goulding

09:47 A teen with cancer grapples with her relationships in scenes from 2012's Now Is Good.

09:52 Every Time - Britney Spears A look at the dark side of celebrity through

10:02 a destructive relationship. I Feel So Small - Britney Spears

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10:24 Hurt - Johnny Cash Johnny Cash was in the final stages of his

10:31 life when he filmed his video for Hurt. In a way, he almost seems to be waving goodbye with the piece.

10:40 His moving performance combines with images of his life and career. The mixture is so sure to

10:46 move audiences to tears, giving the Nine Inch Nails song a new and powerful meaning. He's

10:51 willing to put himself on display during one of his most vulnerable moments as an artist,

10:55 and the result is breathtaking. Ultimately, Cash and his wife,

11:02 June, share the screen in this eulogy full of difficult reflections. Hope, Hurt, and Love.

11:08 Did we forget a haunting video? Let us know in the comments below.

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