The narrative uses a meta-commentary structure to bridge the gap between fantasy and reality.
The giantess blows sand into the audience, blurring the lines between the fictional film and reality. Lana Del Rey - Doin' Time (Official Music Video)
: The giantess eventually reaches the ocean to dance and splash, mirroring the "laid-back SoCal vibe" Lana associates with Sublime. 🎞️ The "Movie Within a Movie" The narrative uses a meta-commentary structure to bridge
: Rich Lee, who also helmed Lana’s videos for "Love," "Lust for Life," "The Greatest," and "Fuck It I Love You". 🎞️ The "Movie Within a Movie" : Rich
A literal take on "living easy" and being "high above" the trivialities of urban life. 🛠️ Production Context
Watch the official music video for Lana Del Rey's cover of the Sublime classic: Lana Del Rey - Doin' Time LanaDelReyVEVO YouTube• Aug 29, 2019 🎬 Cinematic Concepts & References
Critics and fans have noted several layers of symbolism within the Rich Lee-directed visual: Possible Meaning