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@ Nako, that was the only obvious and clear part of the video though...
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@ Nako, that was the only obvious and clear part of the video though...
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I kinda liked the video. Damn his wifey was gettin' eye-fracked in the video too
Song is great
Song is great
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I've watched it about 4 times now and this is what I see so far.
- This is basically about a rift between man and woman.
- This is also based on Ethiopian history/folklore. If I'm not mistaken hasn't it been said that Abel is Ethiopian? Anyways, long story short the Ethiopian monarchy traces its roots back to King Solomon and Queen Sheba. Haile Sellassie the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who is shown in the beginning of the vid and then later represented by the lion, is said to be a descendant of that lineage. Queen Sheba was said to be obsessed with King Solomon's wisdom. The story goes that Sheba came to visit him and Solomon wanted her to spend the night. She asked him not to force herself on him and he agreed but only if she agreed not to forcibly take anything from his palace. Basically they were trying to outsmart each other. Sheba ends up drinking water in the palace and breaking their agreement and Solomon and her have sex. More on that later. I believe that Abel and the female lead in the video are portraying descendants of that lineage. In the photo shown at 1:34 you see what is supposed to look like Haile Sellasie but I think is actually Abel (more on that later)
-It seems what happens is that woman gives herself to the devil and acquires knowledge (as eluded to by the owl on the devil's shoulder which represents knowledge) which causes the rift between man and woman. This is happening way in the future in a civilization based on Ethiopia, called Ethio X. The woman comes back to Abel with the knowledge and tries to outsmart him by presenting herself as three identical clones. She is unsuccessful and Abel knows which one she is because "he knows everything" aka he is wise, as portrayed by him having a vision of her giving herself to the devil. Since he outsmarted her as Solomon did Sheba he has sex with her. However this causes the rift that makes man and woman in the future split and inhabit two separate planets.
- I think the female lead as queen of her planet steals Haile Selassie's coffin in the beginning of the video to better understand Abel (who also coincidentally favors Haile Selassie as I mentioned with picture) and how to destroy him. In that beginning video she is watching clips of Selassie. She comes to the conclusion that she has to break his heart (taking cues from the song). She sends two female assassins and they bring back his heart. She's unable to break it with her hammer. Maybe she interpreted it wrong and thought she had to break his heart literally as opposed to figuratively.
-Not really sure about the ending. Looks like his heart overpowers her and she dies making him cry (trying for irony in context with the song? "you prolly thought that you'd make me cry"). They also flash to another image of Haile Selassie.
That's what I took from it after watching it a few times. Could be way off. Either way, I really enjoyed the visuals
- This is basically about a rift between man and woman.
- This is also based on Ethiopian history/folklore. If I'm not mistaken hasn't it been said that Abel is Ethiopian? Anyways, long story short the Ethiopian monarchy traces its roots back to King Solomon and Queen Sheba. Haile Sellassie the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who is shown in the beginning of the vid and then later represented by the lion, is said to be a descendant of that lineage. Queen Sheba was said to be obsessed with King Solomon's wisdom. The story goes that Sheba came to visit him and Solomon wanted her to spend the night. She asked him not to force herself on him and he agreed but only if she agreed not to forcibly take anything from his palace. Basically they were trying to outsmart each other. Sheba ends up drinking water in the palace and breaking their agreement and Solomon and her have sex. More on that later. I believe that Abel and the female lead in the video are portraying descendants of that lineage. In the photo shown at 1:34 you see what is supposed to look like Haile Sellasie but I think is actually Abel (more on that later)
-It seems what happens is that woman gives herself to the devil and acquires knowledge (as eluded to by the owl on the devil's shoulder which represents knowledge) which causes the rift between man and woman. This is happening way in the future in a civilization based on Ethiopia, called Ethio X. The woman comes back to Abel with the knowledge and tries to outsmart him by presenting herself as three identical clones. She is unsuccessful and Abel knows which one she is because "he knows everything" aka he is wise, as portrayed by him having a vision of her giving herself to the devil. Since he outsmarted her as Solomon did Sheba he has sex with her. However this causes the rift that makes man and woman in the future split and inhabit two separate planets.
- I think the female lead as queen of her planet steals Haile Selassie's coffin in the beginning of the video to better understand Abel (who also coincidentally favors Haile Selassie as I mentioned with picture) and how to destroy him. In that beginning video she is watching clips of Selassie. She comes to the conclusion that she has to break his heart (taking cues from the song). She sends two female assassins and they bring back his heart. She's unable to break it with her hammer. Maybe she interpreted it wrong and thought she had to break his heart literally as opposed to figuratively.
-Not really sure about the ending. Looks like his heart overpowers her and she dies making him cry (trying for irony in context with the song? "you prolly thought that you'd make me cry"). They also flash to another image of Haile Selassie.
That's what I took from it after watching it a few times. Could be way off. Either way, I really enjoyed the visuals
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Was not expecting that.....
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woah nice explanationOriginally Posted by RavageBX
I've watched it about 4 times now and this is what I see so far.
- This is basically about a rift between man and woman.
- This is also based on Ethiopian history/folklore. If I'm not mistaken hasn't it been said that Abel is Ethiopian? Anyways, long story short the Ethiopian monarchy traces its roots back to King Solomon and Queen Sheba. Haile Sellassie the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who is shown in the beginning of the vid and then later represented by the lion, is said to be a descendant of that lineage. Queen Sheba was said to be obsessed with King Solomon's wisdom. The story goes that Sheba came to visit him and Solomon wanted her to spend the night. She asked him not to force herself on him and he agreed but only if she agreed not to forcibly take anything from his palace. Basically they were trying to outsmart each other. Sheba ends up drinking water in the palace and breaking their agreement and Solomon and her have sex. More on that later. I believe that Abel and the female lead in the video are portraying descendants of that lineage. In the photo shown at 1:34 you see what is supposed to look like Haile Sellasie but I think is actually Abel (more on that later)
-It seems what happens is that woman gives herself to the devil and acquires knowledge (as eluded to by the owl on the devil's shoulder which represents knowledge) which causes the rift between man and woman. This is happening way in the future in a civilization based on Ethiopia, called Ethio X. The woman comes back to Abel with the knowledge and tries to outsmart him by presenting herself as three identical clones. She is unsuccessful and Abel knows which one she is because "he knows everything" aka he is wise, as portrayed by him having a vision of her giving herself to the devil. Since he outsmarted her as Solomon did Sheba he has sex with her. However this causes the rift that makes man and woman in the future split and inhabit two separate planets.
- I think the female lead as queen of her planet steals Haile Selassie's coffin in the beginning of the video to better understand Abel (who also coincidentally favors Haile Selassie as I mentioned with picture) and how to destroy him. In that beginning video she is watching clips of Selassie. She comes to the conclusion that she has to break his heart (taking cues from the song). She sends two female assassins and they bring back his heart. She's unable to break it with her hammer. Maybe she interpreted it wrong and thought she had to break his heart literally as opposed to figuratively.
-Not really sure about the ending. Looks like his heart overpowers her and she dies making him cry (trying for irony in context with the song? "you prolly thought that you'd make me cry"). They also flash to another image of Haile Selassie.
That's what I took from it after watching it a few times. Could be way off. Either way, I really enjoyed the visuals
wasnt expecting it but nice visual...love the anime influence
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Rav droppin that knowledge. I need to watch it again cause I dont know %+* was goin on.
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That makes alot of sense.
I remember this picture popped up like 2 months ago...
I remember this picture popped up like 2 months ago...
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Originally Posted by RavageBX
I've watched it about 4 times now and this is what I see so far.
- This is basically about a rift between man and woman.
- This is also based on Ethiopian history/folklore. If I'm not mistaken hasn't it been said that Abel is Ethiopian? Anyways, long story short the Ethiopian monarchy traces its roots back to King Solomon and Queen Sheba. Haile Sellassie the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who is shown in the beginning of the vid and then later represented by the lion, is said to be a descendant of that lineage. Queen Sheba was said to be obsessed with King Solomon's wisdom. The story goes that Sheba came to visit him and Solomon wanted her to spend the night. She asked him not to force herself on him and he agreed but only if she agreed not to forcibly take anything from his palace. Basically they were trying to outsmart each other. Sheba ends up drinking water in the palace and breaking their agreement and Solomon and her have sex. More on that later. I believe that Abel and the female lead in the video are portraying descendants of that lineage. In the photo shown at 1:34 you see what is supposed to look like Haile Sellasie but I think is actually Abel (more on that later)
-It seems what happens is that woman gives herself to the devil and acquires knowledge (as eluded to by the owl on the devil's shoulder which represents knowledge) which causes the rift between man and woman. This is happening way in the future in a civilization based on Ethiopia, called Ethio X. The woman comes back to Abel with the knowledge and tries to outsmart him by presenting herself as three identical clones. She is unsuccessful and Abel knows which one she is because "he knows everything" aka he is wise, as portrayed by him having a vision of her giving herself to the devil. Since he outsmarted her as Solomon did Sheba he has sex with her. However this causes the rift that makes man and woman in the future split and inhabit two separate planets.
- I think the female lead as queen of her planet steals Haile Selassie's coffin in the beginning of the video to better understand Abel (who also coincidentally favors Haile Selassie as I mentioned with picture) and how to destroy him. In that beginning video she is watching clips of Selassie. She comes to the conclusion that she has to break his heart (taking cues from the song). She sends two female assassins and they bring back his heart. She's unable to break it with her hammer. Maybe she interpreted it wrong and thought she had to break his heart literally as opposed to figuratively.
-Not really sure about the ending. Looks like his heart overpowers her and she dies making him cry (trying for irony in context with the song? "you prolly thought that you'd make me cry"). They also flash to another image of Haile Selassie.
That's what I took from it after watching it a few times. Could be way off. Either way, I really enjoyed the visuals
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Is there a story on the picture? Where'd it pop up?Originally Posted by Definition Of Dopeness
That makes alot of sense.
I remember this picture popped up like 2 months ago...
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Mind @++% ed
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can't imagine what a video for "Initiation" would be like..
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The videos tight..lol @ abel thinking he's Selassie
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LMAO
Awesome video.
To say I expected this would be a cot damn lie.
Loved the 2d animation and the story line.
Tried to follow it closely, but I am unaware of whats actually being told in teh video, but Ravage has summed up a pretty good breakdown (imo) of what the story actually is.
All in all, it was most intriguing.
side question, how do you pronounce Abel in english?
Is it the same as saying able?
Awesome video.
To say I expected this would be a cot damn lie.
Loved the 2d animation and the story line.
Tried to follow it closely, but I am unaware of whats actually being told in teh video, but Ravage has summed up a pretty good breakdown (imo) of what the story actually is.
All in all, it was most intriguing.
side question, how do you pronounce Abel in english?
Is it the same as saying able?
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anyone want to make a .gif of 0:56-1:04
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it was interesting in a good way.
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Originally Posted by cartune
Originally Posted by RavageBX
I've watched it about 4 times now and this is what I see so far.
- This is basically about a rift between man and woman.
- This is also based on Ethiopian history/folklore. If I'm not mistaken hasn't it been said that Abel is Ethiopian? Anyways, long story short the Ethiopian monarchy traces its roots back to King Solomon and Queen Sheba. Haile Sellassie the Conquering Lion of the Tribe of Judah, who is shown in the beginning of the vid and then later represented by the lion, is said to be a descendant of that lineage. Queen Sheba was said to be obsessed with King Solomon's wisdom. The story goes that Sheba came to visit him and Solomon wanted her to spend the night. She asked him not to force herself on him and he agreed but only if she agreed not to forcibly take anything from his palace. Basically they were trying to outsmart each other. Sheba ends up drinking water in the palace and breaking their agreement and Solomon and her have sex. More on that later. I believe that Abel and the female lead in the video are portraying descendants of that lineage. In the photo shown at 1:34 you see what is supposed to look like Haile Sellasie but I think is actually Abel (more on that later)
-It seems what happens is that woman gives herself to the devil and acquires knowledge (as eluded to by the owl on the devil's shoulder which represents knowledge) which causes the rift between man and woman. This is happening way in the future in a civilization based on Ethiopia, called Ethio X. The woman comes back to Abel with the knowledge and tries to outsmart him by presenting herself as three identical clones. She is unsuccessful and Abel knows which one she is because "he knows everything" aka he is wise, as portrayed by him having a vision of her giving herself to the devil. Since he outsmarted her as Solomon did Sheba he has sex with her. However this causes the rift that makes man and woman in the future split and inhabit two separate planets.
- I think the female lead as queen of her planet steals Haile Selassie's coffin in the beginning of the video to better understand Abel (who also coincidentally favors Haile Selassie as I mentioned with picture) and how to destroy him. In that beginning video she is watching clips of Selassie. She comes to the conclusion that she has to break his heart (taking cues from the song). She sends two female assassins and they bring back his heart. She's unable to break it with her hammer. Maybe she interpreted it wrong and thought she had to break his heart literally as opposed to figuratively.
-Not really sure about the ending. Looks like his heart overpowers her and she dies making him cry (trying for irony in context with the song? "you prolly thought that you'd make me cry"). They also flash to another image of Haile Selassie.
That's what I took from it after watching it a few times. Could be way off. Either way, I really enjoyed the visuals
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Originally Posted by SpeakUp23
Word
I was hoping the video tied with the song more. I have no clue what I just watched
I love that song
But did you really think Abel would be conventional enough to tie the video to the song?
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Wow.
Not gonna lie. That was awesome lol.
I could tie the song to the video some what. They were together she secretly wanted him dead. He knew that, even though she thought he didn't. Tries to kill him but it doesn't work. He lets her go at the end.
Moral "women are sneaky and spiteful but you have to know that going in so you aren't deceived" hence the "you probably thought that you'd make me cry" and "I know....what you did"
just my 2 cents. And i know nothing about Ethiopian history. So i am taking Ravage's explanation for 100% truth lol
Not gonna lie. That was awesome lol.
I could tie the song to the video some what. They were together she secretly wanted him dead. He knew that, even though she thought he didn't. Tries to kill him but it doesn't work. He lets her go at the end.
Moral "women are sneaky and spiteful but you have to know that going in so you aren't deceived" hence the "you probably thought that you'd make me cry" and "I know....what you did"
just my 2 cents. And i know nothing about Ethiopian history. So i am taking Ravage's explanation for 100% truth lol
