Riptide

Question 1

What is the basic analysis of Riptide?

Answer 1

Riptide tells the story of a relationship through the use of literary devices. There is a heavy use of enigmas to keep the audience hooked. There are strong links between the visuals and the lyrics

Question 2

What is Goodwin’s music video theory?

Answer 2

• There is often a link between visuals and lyrics
• Lots of intertextual references
• Tends to include objectification of females