You mentioned wanting people to look at the symbolism of this PMV, so I'll give it my best shot! I see the first scene as Clearsight looking at the stars to try to find hope, and looking down because her situation feels hopeless. I think the "battle for gold" showing Fathom refers to the power of animus dragons. It could also be the struggle between trusting friends and Darkstalker wanting power. This is reflected in the next line "[this battle] is killing my soul" with Darkstalker. It's corrupting his soul and at the same time causing Clearsight to feel hopeless, which is another 'death of the soul'. In the next scene, Clearsight is struggling with having optimism when the overwhelming darkness of the future is leaving her feeling 'jaded'. Her heart is white and veins are flowing outward from it. I could see this taken two ways. Maybe she views herself as having an evil soul (represented with Icewing white), which is spreading outward and corrupting her. Alternatively, her soul is as empty and pure as this white void of her mind. (rewatching again, I think that the word "jaded" is written in green to reflect how Clearsight's outlook on life is becoming closer to Fathom's. Fathom is already jaded because of Albatrosses actions, and making the text green brings the viewer back to him) A theory I formed partway through this video is every scene with a white background occurs within Clearsight's mind: either thinking to herself or viewing a future. The vast majority of these scenes being this way reflects how lost she is in her own mind, trying to handle the present and future at the same time. Some of the few scenes that have backgrounds feature Clearsight working tirelessly to write down every possibility and find the best future. Even when we are outside her mind, she is still consumed by her future sight. Day and night, she is always searching. Back in her mind with the line "I'm trying to break it", she is reflecting, looking down. All of her efforts are not working, and it's driving her to despair. I love the clear connection between her "searching for words" by rereading one of the scrolls she's written, and "praying for signs" with her focusing on her future sight. Those lyrics match great to this section. In the next scene, Clearsight is turned away from the camera and looking back. This could be meaning that she is feeling regret for her past actions, or it could be her physically moving away from someone (such as moving away from her parents when she grows closer to Darkstalker). With the beat drop ("I'm losing my mi i ind, trying to find the perfect li i ine") she is overwhelmed with stress and trying to balance the world on her shoulders. She sees choices as strings that split into the future, and wishes to find the perfect line to follow, that will lead to the brightest future. (rewatching, the word "mind" is in red. I think this is a link to Darkstalker, but am unsure of what it means. Perhaps it refers to Darkstalker giving her animus touched earrings, which quite literally mess with her mind? Or maybe it's as simple as her stress is coming from Darkstalker, and everything he could be) Right after that, she is "running out of time" as the visions of Darkstalker and blood become closer and much more prominent. The scene with Clearsight and Fathom is the main hole in my theory about backgrounds showing reflection and prophesies vs real backgrounds showing real choices and decisions. Aside from that, Clearsight is running out of options to prevent Darkstalker from grabbing more and more power, and has to rely on the "miracle" of Fathom's animus magic (and his trust that she will fix things). (watching again, this time the text is purple. I think this is referring to Fathom's mindset. While Clearsight is relying on the miracle of his power, Fathom is relying on Clearsight to give him a miracle and protect everyone against Darkstalker. In a more abstract way, Fathom's outlook on life is changing to resemble Clearsight's: he's becoming more optimistic while previously she was becoming more pessimistic) The lines "I'm losing my mind counting seconds passing by" hits really hard for me. Imagine Clearsights mindset. She has flown there and now can only wait and hope that her plan works. There's a terror and adrenaline in sitting down and waiting. With the line "I don't know when I'll be fi i ine" Clearsight knows that even if her plan works, it will be a long time before she feels "fine" due to Darkstalkers long lasting effect on her; thus why "fine" is written in red, a color which has been connected to him. At the end, a purple "miracle" is circled in the bracelet. This has three meanings to three dragons. First, Darkstalker sees Clearsight as a miracle, and he gave her that bracelet. The text is purple because the 'miracle' in question is Clearsight. Secondly, Clearsight sees the bracelet as a change for a brighter future....but at the end of the day, SHE is the dragon that has to make the miracle. The bracelet also encapsulates all of her positive and negative feelings towards Darkstalker. Lastly, Fathom gave Clearsight's bracelet some animus magic. He undervalues his own assistance, and views Clearsight as the one that gave him a miracle, his freedom and future with Indigo. This is really long! I hope I didn't repeat myself too much.
This is fantastic! It’s so cool you had the time to work all of this out. And to think I just sat in my bed, watching this, being lazy... x3. I’ll definitely see this differently ever time I watch it now :3
I really enjoyed reading this! I never really felt I wanted to interpret PMVs or AMVs, but this informative comment has inspired me to observe them more closely now. Thanks! ♥️♥️😂😂👍👍
I have re-watched this a hundred times and will see it a hundred more... this is amazing! I can't beleive you found a song that fits perfectly with Clearsight! Also how do you hit the like button twice
Gawd! This song is literally SO MUCH LIKE CLEARSIGHT and I havent noticed it before. If you focus on the words, you can tell just how much she struggles and her thinking hard and trying to destroy the futures of Darkstalker. It also mentions in the book about that she had another side vision about Albatross and that she felt so sorry for the dragons that were doomed for such chaos and death. Literally, the whole time she was with Darkstalker, she was trying to "find the perfect line" but none of it seemed to work. I just think that was a cool concept on the song and everything. And, the part with "running out of time", it is SPOT ON. Clearsight struggled to stop DARKSTALKER from happening. He was basically the monster in her visions and she was freaking out. Clearsight's personality is really shown in this PMV and I had no clue about it. So, another thing (I apologize for this much to read) but with the whole "Am I losing my mind", it is perfect for Clearsight because she has all these visions and she just... freaks out and tries to stop it. This PMV get you to feel empathy for Clearsight and just how she struggled with the visions. Clearsight is shown in a wonderful way, it is just unbelievable! When it came to the part with her flying off to trap Darkstalker, I could get a feel that she was like: "What am I doing...? Darkstalker has no clue what is going to happen to him.... will I forgive myself? Even after everything he did?... will he forgive me?" and that she was struggling on making that decision. But when it came to it, Darkstalker was asking why she took his scroll and that he "needed" it. One last thing before I stop Lol. I think it was a cool idea when you used "I need a mira--miracle, a mira--miracle. A miracle" with the bracelet. Since the bracelet saved them all from the chaos of Darkstalker that FATHOM enchanted to help stop him from whatever he was going to do next. I think the song choice was brilliant and I adore your work! That is all now, so, good bye! :>>>
Honestly I feel so bad for Darkstalker- his best friend betrayed him and the last thing he ever heard from her was “goodbye”. But this is amazing the song fits so well!
I love the music. And the art is insanely good! I think this is obvious to anyone who watches your videos but your a role model for soooo many beginner artists. So I just want to say thank you so much for putting in the time and making videos. Thanks!
This was good enough for me to subscribe, great job; drawing is a good talent and if you can do it well it is going to be admired by many. Keep being a wonderful artist 😊
Hi Cyprus! I just wanted to say that you are probably my favorite artist ever! I love your style and you are SO GOOD A DRAWING DRAGON BODIES!! It’s so inspiring! I hope to someday be as good as you are! Have a great day! -hyatrix
This was literally so amazing! Cyprus, your work is beautiful and always worth seeing, and I've known your channel for nearly a year, you deserve all these subscribers and more! Amazing video!
When is goes “it’s hard to be yourself when all you feel is jagged” i think in this case at least the pictures signifies that the harder clearsight tries to get a good future it just gets worse
@@iwillhaveyourorder4193 you can also find it on Amazon prime and cartoon network. There might be other streaming services that has ninjago, but I watch it on netflix, Amazon prime and cartoon network. Watching it on Netflix can be annoying because u have to wait months for a new season to come
I waited 7 months for the 4 WoF book to come out in graphic novel (it came today :D ) I can wait 11 days for what is going to be the best animation ever
great job! I honestly could see you making an animated series successfully! me over here can make comic strips and drawings and that's all! you have the talent of millions! use it to your advantage!
