Worst case scenario-this means that Bieber's brand is misusing emotionally significant images to give too much credit to his song for being deep. But I do think the complete disappearance of the wound over-simplifies the kinds of emotionally heavy and long-lasting situations being alluded to here. It's an art form that deals in absolutes and exaggerations-part of the reason we love it and that most high-brows don't. Pop music, in general, is heavy-handed though, so it's okay. And the other dancer symbolizes someone coming alongside her. The make-up is meant to cause us to pity her. The wound over the heart is obviously emotional baggage. A Critical Opinion: Bieber is successful in getting his message across, but it's a little heavy-handed.
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