Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely
I wrote this before the Boys released the video for this song, and I must say I'm impressed. Good job, guys!
Background information:
there are two settings:
1. a nightclub-the boys are sitting on chairs and singing. This is a very slow song, so the atmosphere is relaxed and the lights are very soft. There is a black background, while the guys are wearing different shades of gray.
2. a funeral- well, most of what happens do not take place at the funeral itself. The guys are in different places, like a hospital, a car, and a church, but they return to the cemetary for the vital scenes.
3. Paris- this is where Nick's girlfriend is
Note: There are no, and I mean no, flashbacks in this video. Everything happens in more or less an hour ('cept for the skit). Most of it is from a different person's viewpoint.
Opening skit:
Howie and AJ are in a car, driving with their girlfriends. AJ is driving, with his girl, Jessica, sitting next to him. Howie and his girlfriend, Sarah, are in the backseat. They are all laughing to a joke AJ just said. Suddenly, Jessica points to the road. There is a car ahead of them, that has gone into their lane and is heading fast into them. "AJ!", she shouts. AJ swerves the steering wheel hard and slammed on the brakes. The car was filled with screams as it spun out of control. Once..., twice..., then everything went black.
(Music starts)
The cemetery was filled with mourners who came to bid farewell. It was a dark day, with ominous clouds hanging above them. The mother was inconsolable, her wails heard all around. The priest said a prayer as everyone bowed their heads.
(Brian) looked over at Tori. We were walking side by side, across the lawn to the ceremony. I had asked her to talk to me. I couldn't understand why we had to break up. It was so sudden. I wanted another chance, but she wouldn't give it to me. I took her hand, but she quickly pulled it away. She thought it was time for us to move on, and she said she was sorry. The ceremony had already started. She went over to the chairs to the chairs in the back row and sat down. I didn't want to pressure her. I sat across the aisle from her, and stole a glance at her. But she didn't look back. Instead, she just sat there with a stony face and pretended I wasn't even there.
(AJ) the hospital) It was so quiet within the room. It was dark, but in a corner, one could see a somber sight. It was me, with my face so bruised, you can't recognize me. I held Jessica's hand, who was unconscious in the bed. She was lying helplessly on her sheets which were as pale as her face. The different machines she was hooked up to beeped and made other eerie sounds. I wished she would wake up. I would give anything to see her walk and talk and laugh again. Instead, here she was. I squeezed her hand, hoping she would respond. But she wouldn't, and I gave up, putting her limp hand back to her side.
There was a sound at the door. I turned and saw Jessica's parents, staring at me angrily. His father shouted to me to leave, to get away from his daughter. If she wasn't with me that fateful afternoon, he said, then maybe she would still be alright. I was too weak to put up a fight. I placed a gentle kiss on Jessica's forehead, and then walked over to the door to leave. I got into my car and drove the funeral. Maybe, I would still make it. I remember Sarah and Jessica, and wiped the tears from my eyes.
(Kevin) I never could stand funerals. After my own father's death, I just couldn't bear the sorrow of seeing other people cry openly for another life lost. I knew I would burst in tears myself. So I decided to wander into the church nearby. This place, unlike the scene I just left, felt so alive. I could hear soft music strains from the window and the chattering of people inside. 'There must be a wedding', I thought. It would be relief to see something full of hope, so I decided to take a peek inside. "Here Comes the Bride" began to play. As I entered the door, I could see a figure in white, on her father's arm, walking down the aisle. I noticed a bouquet of flowers, on a table near my elbow. The bride must have forgotten it, I realized. She must have realized it at the same time too, because she turned around to retrieve it. I held out the flowers to her and our eyes met. I was shocked! It was my high-school sweetheart, my first love, Karen. I have not seen her for ten long years. We had vowed to be together for the rest of their lives, but I moved away, and we lost touch. She was surprised too, as she mouthed, "Kevin", softly. But she couldn't deal with me now. Everyone was waiting. She turned back and ran up to meet her father to continue the wedding.
(Nick) (Back at the funeral) I was bored. I lifted out my wallet and began flipping idly through the pictures. Suddenly, I saw her. I stopped at a particular picture of a face so familiar to me. That long blond hair and sparkling brown eyes. It was Elizabeth, who was away working as a model for the summer. This picture was taken in Paris, about a week ago. She had sent it to me, and I couldn't help but miss her.
(Elizabeth) (Meanwhile, on the other side of the Atlantic) I was thinking about Nick. I was on a break, and I lifted my necklace from my blouse. I opened it and inside was a picture of Nick. I looked at it longingly. I hope he's thinking about me. Suddenly, I heard the photographer calling out my name. I closed the locket and went back to work.
(Howie) The ceremony was over. Everyone went to view the coffin one last time. I was the last person to go. I walked over to the front. I could not see my love, she was locked away in a wooden case, like a delicate doll. 'Oh, Sarah, why'd you have to go?', I asked her silently. She was too young, her stay on earth was too short. Now, she was only my angel, never to be held or kissed again. I was holding a single red rose in my hand. I placed it on top of her coffin and walked away.
(Meanwhile, the other guys were making their way back)
(AJ) I parked my car in the lot. I hurried out and locked it. Sarah was Jessica's best friend. I'm doing this for her too, since she couldn't be here. We all miss Sarah. As I ran, I could see the mourners were already leaving.
(Kevin) I tried walking faster. I couldn't get out of there soon enough. I can't believe what I saw. Karen... well I hope she's happy now. I really do, although I wish it was with me.
(Brian) I got up to say goodbye to Tori. Maybe she would let me walk her to her car. I turned to her, and she was already gone. There she was, a hundred feet away from me, walking so fast. I knew she was hoping I wouldn't follow her.
(Nick) Elizabeth..., I looked at her picture on last time. I snapped back to reality. Everyone was leaving. I closed up my wallet and saw Howie standing in front of the new grave. I stood to join him.
(Howie) I guess this is it. Everyone's leaving. Probably even the guys too. I should go, but I can't. Saying goodbye's too hard. Oh, here they are. They came over and stood next to me. They look pretty devastated themselves. I didn't need to say anything. We are like brothers, we knew how each other felt. I'm feeling water drops on my shoulder. It's starting to rain. We should go, but I couldn't make myself turn around. The other guys are not moving too.
Throughout this video, there would be shots of the guys singing in an intimate stage. There would be a smoky and intense atmosphere. There would be solo close-up shots as well as group shots. The guys are wearing gray outfits in different shades and are sitting on stools. Their mikes are held in stands and they would look up sadly while they sing.
