Recently we asked the BuzzFeed Community what music videos they feel outshined the song. Here were some of the responses:
1. "Cellophane" by FKA Twigs
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2. "Simple Math" by Manchester Orchestra
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"It's one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. Suits the song perfectly and just about makes me cry every time I watch it. To sum it up, it's all about life flashing before your eyes."
3. "Moving On" by James
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"Totally unique concept and I've never been more moved by yarn. And I really love yarn."
4. "When the Party’s Over" by Billie Eilish
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"Her timing and emotion was amazing. The black dye coming out of her eyes was really happening too, looked painful but the result was BEAUTIFUL."
5. "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden
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6. "Happier" by Bastille and Marshmello
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"The music video is so sweet, it almost made me cry. I think of the video whenever I hear the song and it gives it a whole new meaning."
7. "Adore You" by Harry Styles
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8. "This Is America" by Childish Gambino
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"That video is POWERFUL."
9. "All I Want" by Kodaline
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"I love the song to bits, but the video is beyond adorable."
10. "Robbers" by the 1975
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"I wouldn't say it outshines the song, as I think it is probably their best, but it certainly enhances it. The direction is phenomenal, the aesthetic is beautiful, and the story so compelling."
11. "Runaway Train" by Soul Asylum
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"The video featured pictures of children and teens who had gone missing. It was pretty powerful and a lot of the missing kids were later found."
12. "Oui ou Non" by Angèle
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"I had to replay it a second time because I forgot to listen to the song, I got too involved in the video."
13. "Right Here, Right Now" by Fatboy Slim
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"I don't know how I feel about the song itself, but every time it's on, I get goosebumps thinking about the incredible music video."
14. "Burn the Witch" by Radiohead
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"It's a claymation version of The Wicker Man! Absolutely sick music video and the music makes it even more haunting."
15. "1-800-273-8255" by Logic
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"It tells such a powerful story."
16. "God Is a Woman" by Ariana Grande
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"There is so much symbolism in the music video and you can tell so much work went into it. The directing and art photography is so good. It's my favorite music video ever."
17. "Lydia" by Highly Suspect
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"I tried to hold my breath the entire video and couldn't do it. Marina Kazankova is a superhuman."
18. "Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai
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19. "Elastic Heart" by Sia
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"The ending is so emotional, it actually gives me chills."
20. "Look What You Made Me Do" by Taylor Swift
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"That music video is everything you could ask for and more."
21. "I Want to Break Free" by Queen
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"As good as the song is, four cross-dressing rockers outshined everything else."
22. "Here It Goes Again" by OK Go
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"It's the greatest video of all time. End of discussion."
23. "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel
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"Don't get me wrong, it's a great song, but the music video is just mind-blowing."