This week’s video recommendation is a ballad by IU. As usual, she did not disappoint with her wonderful vocals and beautifully shot music video.
Ending Scene is in a nutshell a song about a break-up that does not talk about resentment, anger or even hate as other break-up songs tend to do. This one is about letting go, continuing with life but is also about the emotional state a person goes through after breaking up with someone they loved.
In this track, IU wonders if she will find someone who loves her again, which makes it relatable for everyone. At the same time, she knows that everything will pass and that at a certain point it won’t hurt anymore. This relationship will find its place in her memory and become a bittersweet one with both good and bad parts.
The music video shows beautiful sequences of the relationship starting with all its cute moments, until it starts to dilute and they start to cut the strings. The symbolism of the red thread of fate is something that I personally loved in the music video and also the change from bright colours to dark ones as the relationship deteriorates.
If you are looking for a ballad that is not just about the pain related to breaking up with someone you love, but is also about letting go and overcoming fears, make sure to listen to IU’s Ending Scene. It’s a song that for sure will soothe the sadness and give you a bit of hope.
