Yungblud is an up-and-comer I can feel it. Here I was casually looking for a new video short featuring horror influences or just something really special and I stumbled across this guy. 19 years old from Doncaster with his single, Psychotic Kids released in 2017. YungBlud’s first album only dropped at the beginning of July 2018 titled 21st Century Liability. – This article was first published in 2018 and Yungblud is now very famous as of 2022.
Psychotic Kids Synopsis
- In the Psychotic Kids song, Dominic resides in a padded cell. In the middle of a craniotomy, he begins to hallucinate. Will he survive the procedure? Was it real or imagined?
- The genre for Music: Alternative Hip-Hop.
- The genre for the music video is psychological Horror.
Music Video by Yungblud – Psychotic Kids
I’ve watched this music video a bunch of times now and it’s very much reminiscent of scenes from films like “Hannibal” and “Saw III” but with less budget and overall sinisterness. The video seems to be a tongue-in-cheek leaning toward the serious side of mental health. It’s in the lyrics that the darkness pervades the song.
The juxtaposition of eerie visuals and the exploration of mental health themes makes for an intriguing viewing experience. The references to “Hannibal” and “Saw III” add a layer of horror and suspense, creating a unique blend of emotions within the music video. The incorporation of a tongue-in-cheek approach adds complexity to the interpretation, inviting viewers to delve into the underlying messages portrayed in the video.
The subtle yet impactful portrayal of darkness within the lyrics intensifies the overall ambiance, fostering a sense of introspection and contemplation. This infusion of dark themes in both visual and auditory elements captivates the audience, prompting them to ponder the intricate nuances of mental health. It’s a thought-provoking piece that offers a multi-faceted exploration of the human psyche.
Final Thoughts on YungBlud
As for the lyrics of this catchy song, this video film clip goes hand in hand with them. It is easy to read between the lines for this one, however, if there’s any confusion Dominic Harrison said this of the song itself:
“A song about people with old ideologies trying to hospitalize the younger generation’s way of thinking—treating them almost like an experiment. Our mental health is questioned because there is a fear to adopt new ways of thinking. People are always afraid of things they don’t understand and instead of confronting fear, it’s so much easier to pass it off as insanity.”
Dominic Harrison quote
