And if a double-decker bus

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Why it worked

The video leverages the emotional resonance of a popular song combined with nostalgic, aesthetic visuals to create a shareable, mood-based piece of content.

Summary

This video features the lyrics to the song 'There Is a Light That Never Goes Out' by The Smiths displayed over a video of a bus ride and a vinyl record. It is a fan-made lyric video.

Structure

1Opening shot of a bus window
2Display of the vinyl record
3Display of song lyrics over the bus footage
4Final shot of the vinyl record

On-screen text

And if a double-decker bus crashes into us To die by your side Is such a heavenly way to die And if a ten ton truck kills the both of us To die by your side Well, the pleasure the privilege is mine

Transcript

And if a double-decker bus crashes into us to die by your side is such a heavenly way to die. And if a ten ton truck kills the both of us to die by your side, well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine.