Annie Lennox - Why (official Music Video) 【99% UPDATED】

: Critics have praised the video for its portrayal of vulnerability, noting that the act of "masking" herself with stage makeup makes her appear more exposed rather than hidden.

: While often interpreted as being about a romantic partner (some suggest her former bandmate Dave Stewart), Lennox has said it more broadly represents the "aftermath" of personal battles and the "ashes of experience". Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video)

: As the song progresses, she transforms into the "Vegas showgirl" character featured on the Diva album cover, complete with a feathered headdress and sequins. : Critics have praised the video for its

Directed by , the music video is widely considered a masterpiece of the genre and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1992. Directed by , the music video is widely

: During the "rant" portion of the song (starting with "This is the book I never read..."), Lennox stops posing and delivers the lyrics with intense, raw emotion directly to the camera. Background and Meaning