Fun - Some Nights

After gathering some research and talking to some friends and family, I have come to a conclusion that the song may be an anthem but has not been written and performed for the traditional purpose, which is usually done to inspire individuals to work and sacrifice for a higher purpose. Often that higher purpose is the successful completion of a military campaign. Here, however, the soldier singing this 'anthem' is questioning why he is fighting. The video begins by switching between the past and present; showing a soldier and his girlfriend being in love before he was sent of to war. 

The style of the music video is shown through the use of narrative and lyrics interpretation. This allows the audience to interpret their own meaning about the song. It has the use of lip sync and 'As Live' footage. All of these have been done to show the audience that somehow even during war, soldiers still manage to hold on to that small grasp of hope that keeps them believing that they will return home safely. Many people are able to relate this, especially as there are quite a lot of soldiers fighting for our country in wars all around the world in today's society. The medium close up shot of the soldier looking deeply into his girlfriends eyes quickly switches to him killing the soldier, this has been done to show the audience that in fact after having experienced killing they can quickly change, as it is shown by the anger on the soldier's  face.

This is a screen shot referencing to the point about the Medium close up of the soldier looking deeply into his girlfriends eyes then quickly switching to him killing the other soldier.

This is a screen shot referencing to the point about the Medium close up of the soldier's, this is showing  the anger he feels - representing to the audience that this how going to war can change a person. 

Here is the music video for Fun - Some Nights