Bella Poarch “Build a Bitch” YouTube music video

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SEMIOTIC RESOURCE
Speech curvy like a cursive Need someone who I’m filled with flaws This ain't build a
font, Virgin and a falls apart So he can and attitude, So if bitch (a bitch)
vixen, that's the play Prince you need perfect, You don't get to
kind of girl he Charming I’m not good for pick and choose
wants you

Kinetic Features:

Gaze To the machine to the machine Direct gaze Horizontal and

towards the direct gaze
camera/viewers
Body Posture Hunched forward destructive stance Straight Fighting stance

Gesture Hands moving, aggressive Stiff, strong eye Stiff, powerful gaze
controlled contact

Clothing/Costume

Material Cloth leather Neck rings, Neck rings, slightly

stitched cloth see- through dress

Color gray Black Black & white Black & white

Cinematography:

Lighting Cool warm dark Cool

Camera Angle Slightly diagonal at somehow low angle Close-up angle Close-up angle
the back shot

Scene 1 from the video shows a man interacting with a machine that he

can use to control or manipulate the type of mannequin girl he wants, according to

his desires, reinforcing the damaging stereotype that women are objects that men

can control and desire rather than human beings with free will. The MATCH MADE:

design your own woman here sign caught my attention as well, where you could

customize the butt, bust, height, and hair color to suit your preferences. This

representation perpetuates the idea that women's worth is exclusively determined by

their physical appearance, reducing them to a collection of quantifiable features.

This can have detrimental effects in the real world, such as unrealistic beauty

standards and pressure on women to meet fixed standards of attractiveness. The

video perpetuates limited and frequently unachievable beauty standards, which

negatively affects women's self-esteem and body image. "Match Made: Design Your

Own Woman Here," is a phrase that suggests an unfavorable power relationship. It

makes women into passive things to be created and owned and presents males as

the makers and rulers.

The second scene demonstrates the harm that results from placing

unattainable expectations on women so that males can appear fantastic. The visuals
and lyrics complement one another to show how women are under more and more

pressure to live up to predetermined beauty standards. The video's depiction of

flame stands for strong, deep feelings of revenge and anger. It represents the

burning passion that drives individuals to seek vengeance or harbor intense

resentment toward others. The producers can emphasize some features, like the

flames inside the frame while leaving other components in the shade by using low-

key lighting. This technique strengthens the visual narrative by drawing the viewer's

attention to the flame and its underlying meaning.

Scene 3 is, in our opinion, the song's best part since it shows how strong

women can be against all the unattainable beauty standards that are imposed upon

them. The powerful glance demonstrates a woman's potential strength. It indicates

that women are more than just appealing to others. A woman should be viewed as

beautiful regardless of whether she conforms to societal standards. Women

shouldn't give in to unjustified demands that are put on them. The song's lyrics

express women's ability to stand up for themselves in opposition to men who believe

they can change a woman whenever they like. By stating that they're not perfect,

the speaker is managing the expectations of the listener or the person they're

addressing in the song. They're essentially saying that if someone is seeking

perfection, they won't find it in them. This could be a way of setting boundaries or

being realistic about what they can offer in society. The deep shadowing in the

visuals shows a heavy atmospheric mood, guiding the viewers towards the close-up

view of the woman inside the frame. This expresses the strong emotion that the

woman is carrying, giving the song a profound significance for the audience. It is

also an essential symbol for the narrative process and more complex subjects. They
can arouse various feelings and interpretations, giving the story additional depth and

drawing readers in on several levels.

Lastly, scene 4 is a crucial component of the full video since it presents the

main idea and resolution. The axe and the powerful gaze represent how a woman

may become powerful if she learns to stand up for herself. This is where women

learn to fight for their existence. This is significant because it illustrates how crucial

it is for women to have their appearance determined by no one else. Whatever it

takes, they have to get up and feel proud of themselves. Women shouldn't be

products of other people's ideas; instead, they should be accepted for who they are,

with all their distinctive traits, failings, and attitudes. They shouldn't be forced to fit

into a stereotype and be perfect to win over others.

The song's overall impression is one of many symbols—such as flames,

neck rings, sewn dresses, axes, machinery, mannequins, factories, reject bins, and

many more—that successfully communicate its message. Everything works together

to showcase the image's more profound meaning. The crucial parts of the video that

needed to be efficiently communicated to the audience were always highlighted by

the lighting, which made it an effective decision. This film acts as an avenue for

women who have low self-esteem. It gives women the confidence to surpass all the

unattainable beauty standards that society has set for them. It inspires women to

value their individuality and discover their inner strength. In the end, the song

conveys a message of women's empowerment, self-acceptance, and rejection of

unattainable beauty standards.

Members: Arcenas, Jambugana, Mallon, and Quijano