David- Meghan Trainor

Media studies 

Ayanna Korsah

David 

Representations on Meghan Trainor music video - ‘ Dear future husband ‘.

Meghan Trainor is a famous artist who is widely known for her songs, including her number one hit ‘ All about the bass ‘ as well as relating all her songs back to men.

The name of this music video alone ( Dear future husband ) suggests the theory of the typical type of women who simply just rely on men. This is because the title gives the impression to audiences that she needs a second half, someone to love her in order for her to survive. The word ‘ husband’ contained within the title also suggests that male female relation with the religious concept of marriage. Having to commit themselves to one another. 

In the video, Mehgan portrays herself as the typical women by scrubbing the floor, appearing to cook, as well as being able to satisfy a mans needs within the bedroom. She does this by having wide camera shots that not only show her but also the setting as well as having the use of mise en scene, using the scrub and soapy water to help imply that she is cleaning. Carrying on from the use of mise en scene, Meghans outfit choices also help to give a representation on who she is. For example in the first scene, she appears to be wearing a cheater print top with complimentary colours of red and blue which could suggest the idea of provocativeness with the red and cheater print yet cool with the blue which is a balance some men may seek within a relationship. However this concept also sexually exploits Mehgan Trainor and other female audiences as they may begin the think you need to please a man in order for him to stay. This message could also come across differently depending on the age of the audience viewing it. 

Meghan also features in close up shots throughout the music video not only to provide herself with adequate recognition but also to show off her air brushed look. The fact that Mehgan has been airbrushed and edited gives off the impression that every female has to be ‘ perfect ‘ with the blemish free skin, bright eyes and no tired bags underneath the eyes in order to find a parter. However she also breaks a typical female stereotype of being able to cook by not being able to cook.

In another scene, she appears to be on a boat with a male with him rowing it which shows a sense of male dominance.