The "Power" of Mr. West

There is definitely a lot of symbolism and imagery in this music video, or portrait as it has come to be described.  Honestly I find it fun to explore the different possibilities of what the images in the vifeo truly represent.  Could it be authentic symbols signifying Kanye's association with the "illuminati," or merely a mockery of the ridiculous conspiracy theories that have arisen about himself and fellow artists like Jay-Z, Rihanna and many other powerful public figures.  No matter what the true meaning of this portrait the Mr. West has blessed the world with he has showed once again the power of media.

Sometimes I wish I knew what I was like to hold the power to influence and make people pay so much attention to relatively insignificant things.  At the same time I realize that as much "power" as you acquire with fame you truly lose control of yourself and freedom to do as you please when you please.  I've learned first hand at school when I became über involved on campus; I spent more time planning, attending, participating, and supporting events and meetings that I didn't have much time to sit and enjoy myself; it was my obligation to make ensure the enjoyment of other.  I guess that is what they call the "price of fame."

Last thing to think about when dreaming of what this power that media holds would be like if you had it is a quote directly from his song: "[Would] you have the power to let power go?"


If you haven't seen the video here it is:



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