The Voice's Cassadee Pope released her video for I Am Invincible today via Seventeen.com. She also spoke to the website about the video's meaning, bullying, and empowerment.
"Cassadee Pope is one of country's biggest stars
17: Did you experience bullying growing up? How did you handle it?
CP: I never experienced physical bullying, but I definitely felt belittled by my peers because of how focused I was on music. I missed out on a lot of social experiences because I started in the music industry at a young age. The girls who felt threatened by my drive said my voice sounded like a chipmunk. They'd prank call me and leave voicemails where they'd make chipmunk voices. Now every once in a while I'll see a comment from them on an Instagram pic or a Facebook post congratulating me. It does feel somewhat vindicating! In the moment, the criticism bothered me. But it never slowed me down. I had my eye on a dream and the rest felt petty to me.
17: Have you ever felt different or like you didn't fit in? What's your advice for other girls who feel the same way?
CP: I always felt different because I didn't pick one specific clique or group to be a part of, and I didn't choose one thing to BE. I cheered, sang in chorus, was in student government, played in rock bands, went to dirt races in western PA... My interests have always been diverse. And sometimes people see that as you not knowing who you are. We're all complex creatures and we shouldn't have to pick one thing to be passionate about. Life isn't black and white, so we shouldn't live that way.
17: Do you think the music industry needs more female singers focused on empowering other women?
CP: I think being a woman in the music industry is empowering in itself. I don't think you have to sing plain as day, inspirational lyrics to exude strength. Some of my favorite songs by women are those that show some vulnerability. Because in weakness there is strength. I would love for there to be more women in the industry in general!
17: If you could go back, what advice would you give your 17-year-old self?
CP: I'd tell my 17-year-old self to be patient. I remember always trying to stick with this unrealistic timeline I set for myself as a child. At 17, I was about to be signed to a major record deal. I wouldn't have changed any of it, but a few wise words from my present self would've calmed the nerves for sure!
Cassadee loves linking to articles from this site that feels like it's run by a group of middle aged white women with nothing better to do but worship her every move. I checked it for a review and, as usual, it's brilliant. Enjoy the butt kissing.
Cassadee Pope shared with fans that today would be the day her “I Am Invincible” music video would premiere on Seventeen.com. What Cassadee didn’t share with fans was how intensely moving the storyline would be and how inspired viewers would feel after watching it play out.
Using a song with a message that is powerful enough to get anybody to see the bright light at the end of the tunnel, Cassadee and the team behind the music video took the art of eye opening to a new level with the intricate treatment. Alternating between spectacular performance shots of Cassadee, clad in pseudo superhero attire, and the story of a young girl who battles bullying throughout her childhood, we see the evolution of somebody coming to the realization that problems are only temporary and can be overcome with time.
The most moving moment of the video is the recognition of the young girl as Cassadee, namely by the “tattoo” drawn on her wrist, foreshadowing future permanent ink, and her resolve to take a devastating teenage experience and turn it into the thing that shapes her in adulthood. After an unkind classmate destroys a bird house young Cassadee is building, shaking the victim to the core, fans are given a glimpse at a twenty-six year-old contractor who has been emotionally deconstructed and used the broken pieces to build a life of success.
During performance aspects of the video, Cassadee is seen explosively delivering the empowering lyrics of her anthem in the Glen Leven Estate in Nashville, Tennessee. A historical home that was restructured for preservation, the beautiful landmark allowed for artistic lighting and shadowing throughout, giving an eerily intimate vibe as Cassadee poured her heart and soul into her words.
Don’t allow your day to continue without visiting Seventeen.com to watch Cassadee Pope’s “I Am Invincible” music video. Also, if you have a child who you are close to in this world, encourage him or her to take the time to hear and see the critical message Cassadee is relaying. And, most importantly, look at yourself in the mirror, tell yourself you are invincible, and use your pain as power. You are unstoppable.
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This post is dedicated to
rainstormraider . RIP the tribal theme she mentioned. The wank could've been so real. Instead we got a low budget typical country video: empty house, singing to walls, etc. Thx for crushing my dreams after all this underhanded promo I do!!!!!