These visuals complement the song’s abstract lyrics, which are famously open to interpretation—ranging from a drunken sexual encounter to a snapshot of 1960s decadence. Musical Reinvention
The video features Lennox in a variety of avant-garde settings, including an off-kilter circus and a scene where she is swinging in a bear costume. Annie Lennox - A Whiter Shade of Pale
The accompanying music video, directed by Joe Dyer, is noted for its dreamlike, "Fellini-esque" atmosphere. These visuals complement the song’s abstract lyrics, which