The MV begins with Justin, wearing a pink hoodie, attending a party full of rich people. It is notable that the band playing at the party is made up of children, especially a female violinist dressed in red, who later becomes a key point in the MV.
The age difference between the guests and the band creates a confusing asymmetry, alluding to the difference in power and control in relationships.
One of the strangest details is the sandwich on Justin’s table. The slice of bread is tilted up, behind it is a cherry.
Cherries in culture are often associated with innocence or virginity, especially when it comes to sex. The bread and cherry here seem to be more than just a simple food, but also a symbol of Justin’s loss or transformation from a carefree teen star to an adult facing the pitfalls of the entertainment industry.
The MV continues with the party becoming more intense as the lights go down and the black lights come on, reminiscent of Diddy’s famous ‘White parties’. At these parties, everyone is dressed in white, which can easily be seen as a reference to Diddy’s previous scandalous private parties, where Hollywood celebrities used to attend and where “anything can happen.”
The highlight of the MV is when the party ends and Justin sits alone in the emptiness. The red violinist’s outfit is now placed on an empty chair, implying that she has disappeared, implying Justin’s transformation, “loss” or perhaps innocence. The final scene with the empty plate and a picture of Justin as a child with the words “yummy” conveys a deeper message of Justin being “yummy” by the people at this party.
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