Is there a relationship between the lyrics and visuals of our music video?

The lyrics of our song is dominantly to do with love. The lyrics suggest that it is written for a partner, therefore it was appropriate for our storyboard to be based on a couple. To portray a relationship in our music video, numerous flash backs were used of the performing couple to demonstrate their connection and happy past together. The slightly distorted effect of the couple (such as lying on the grass together) enforces the idea to the viewers that the clips are from the past. By showing the images to be unclear, mimics the performer's memory.

Moreover, the theme of 'trains' is repetitively used. Due to this, we based our music video at Shudehill Metrolink Station, Manchester. (We were unable to film in an actual train station without valid permission) The concluding scene of the couple essentially breaking up for good was on the platform. From this, we wanted to give the impression that she was going to leave via train, whilst he was running to catch up with her to stop her. However, this is not the case, as at first he hesitates but then decides to abandon her on the platform.

Trains are also linked with journeys to places, so we chose to include the idea of the performer effectively going on the journey to stop his girlfriend from leaving. Shots of the metro-link lines and trams passing by were used to set the scene of being in a busy town centre, to add chaos to him finding her in such a crowded place.

At the end of the song the lyrics state, "I'll be the last train home"
The tone of this line is soft, therefore we decided to use this idea as a sign of admittance for the performer, as in, admitting to himself that he has to leave his girlfriend.
Moreover, as part of the chorus; "we ran like water" we included the scenes by the canal, of the performer being alone to link to the word 'water'. The area was also suitable as it was a quiet place, so there was little chance of passers by getting in the shot.