People Like Us Kelly Clarkson Essay

“People Like Us” is a song written by Meghan Kabir, James Michael, and Blair Daly and is performed by Kelly Clarkson. The lyrics focus on acceptance and inclusion towards a population that struggles with realizing that there are places in society where they will be accepted and included. The music video portrays Clarkson as one of many scientists examining a young girl whose demeanor appears to be different from theirs. The scientists are shown in black and white, while the young girl is shown in color. Through the lyrics and the images in the music video, the audience catches a glimpse of an accurate representation of mental disorders portrayed in the media. One of the most notable elements of the “People Like Us” music video is the fact that the test subject is a child. Using a child as the focal point of the video accents the vulnerability that people with mental disorders often feel in various settings. The song’s lyrics highlight the vulnerable state these people often feel, stating “everybody loses it, everybody wants to throw it all away sometimes” and “it’s hard to get high when you’re living on the bottom”. Through these lyrics, the writers are emphasizing the lonely feelings someone with a mental disorder might have when it seems like everyone is against them …show more content…
After the car passes through this tunnel Clarkson and the girl are welcomed in full color by others like them. The light at the end of the tunnel can be seen as a symbol for those struggling with mental disorders, such as depression, because once Kelly and the girl have reached this light, they are surrounded by people who are like them. They are invited to stand together against the scientists that have now caught up with them. After they reach the light, they realize they are the so-called normal ones, while the scientists are the unusual