in another life

The video taps into a strong sense of 80s nostalgia and fandom for Michael Jackson, a universally recognized cultural icon. The relatable fantasy of preparing for a concert with a best friend, combined with evocative imagery, likely resonated with a broad audience.

The video presents a montage of images and short clips related to Michael Jackson and the 1980s. Overlay text expresses a fantasy of being a teenage girl getting ready for a Michael Jackson concert with her best friend. The visuals include people getting ready, magazine covers, and concert footage of Michael Jackson.

Michael Jackson (MJ): appears as a performer in concert footage and on magazine covers. Removing him would not change what happens in the video, as he is the subject of the fantasy, not an active product in the video's creation or presentation.