A Brief Comment on Sia's 'Elastic Heart'

This, on repeat.

I realize that there has been some outcry that the video displays pedophile-esque images. I understand this perspective, but I would submit that the artistry in the video calls for dancers/actors that represent two aspects of human nature that are, in many respects, opposed to one another.  

The first time I heard this song, I had to stop what I was doing and listen to it again. The lyrics speak to a particular time in my life when I felt like I was being forced to choose between being compassionate and engaging on the one hand or unfeeling and untouchable on the other. The video, from my perspective, represents this battle beautifully.