Lexie Liu - MAGICIAN (Official Video)

[@Pinkxabc.]

She is so underrated. I like how she continued this video from FORTUNA. Her music is a different kind of Chinese Pop. It's a mix of English Pop, Spanish Pop Everything. You get a bite of every kind of cake

[@PrincessN24]

YES

[@Blodhelm]

Neapolitan music, she's one of a kind.

[@lexieliulover8238]

Underrated? This is coming from a Indian blink 😄🤣😂😆😄 Dude she is very famous in China, it's just that China has banned all social medias like KZbin, insta that's why her works don't get that much popularity internationally

[@nguyennhat3089]

normal vibes from J-pop and K-pop. good to me, but not too special

[@TinyBunny96]

@@lexieliulover8238 🤦‍♀️

[@erikacampos9820]

Wtf this altered the chemistry in my brain I've never been so hypnotized by a song this is transcends the concept of music

[@jorgezzzzz]

verdade!!

[@Janus-yv8zm]

bro

[@lisaheesters4508]

Saaaammeee

[@grannys_sinister_corn_matrix]

It didn't "transcend" its medium, it's just a more symbolically dense than standard pop. Saying it transcends music is honestly just kind of rude to musicians, including this artist. Like when people say "this isn't makeup, it's art".

[@user-dl7ls3qu3m]

I’m so impressed that she writes and composes everything herself. Almost no one does that nowadays. Just found her yesterday, and I love her music already.

[@生生-o1f]

THIS

[@ghettochuchu]

@Mari Jane shadow is definitely a must listen its so good

[@olli2591]

No she doesn't. Look up the credits on genius to her music. Lots of (mostly Western) songwriters and producers involved.

[@altryve6795]

@@olli2591 The only credit under writing for this song is her.

[@wlkn1375]

@@olli2591 BS, she writes all of her songs and lyrics, including this one, this is an all Chinese production.

[@LumberJacck]

You usually need to listen a few times to appreciate new styles / aritsts / songs. But this... this is like love at first sight.

[@IAmCuon]

Exactly

[@JediBearBob]

It's quite the banger. I can't stop playing it.

[@chordio]

my analysis of the mv to try to explain some of the symbols 🥸🧙‍♀️ first off, the mv establishes that lexie and her friend died at the end of fortuna since we see them standing together at the crash and the memorial covers both of their desks (0:24). while fortuna is all about the wheel of fortune tarot card, magician is about the magician tarot card. this card represents manifestation - the ability/power to make your wishes come true. in fortuna, lexie’s character seemed like she was being controlled by fate until the end when she decides to go against it. now, she realized that she can control fate herself and everything else too. this is reflected in her confident lyrics like about creating the sun/moon or “it’s my creation all the time”. the magician card is closely tied to the concept of transformation, and we see lexie transform into several different beings. i think it’s supposed to mirror the lion (2:01), angel (1:27), eagle (1:51), and bull (1:43) in the lyrics. these four creatures are found in the corners of the wheel of fortune card from 'fortuna' and they also represent the four elements of fire, earth, air, and water. these elements also correspond to the wand, cup, pentacle (coin), and sword in the lyrics. they match up perfectly with the creatures. so for example the lion version of lexie which corresponds to fire has the wand (3:13) which corresponds to fire too, and so on. these four items/tools are found on the card of the magician. anyways going back to the four creatures - they all combine to form a sphinx, which is depicted on the wheel of fortune card holding a sword. and we see student lexie holding a sword 3:15. and it may sound crazy but these four creatures are also commonly depicted surrounding jesus, which kind of makes sense considering the way that rebirth ties into the story and the lyrics about “holy breath”. so yes lexie is a magical holy being lmaoo i’m not exactly sure how the guy ties into all this but some people have pointed out that the death tarot card in fortuna has death wearing a knight suit like him. the card also shows him carrying a flag with a flower which we see attached to his knight suit (3:08). so it’s possible that maybe he represents what led to the friend dying in the first place? another interpretation of the magician card is the importance to share the insights with others so maybe lexie is helping the guy to break out of the cycle too or something and join her on her journey of transformation/creation - like jesus appearing to his disciples post resurrection lol. i think it’ll be more clear in the next mv 😃 random other details: - there are 6 swords in the background (2:38) which is reminiscent of the six of swords tarot card. the card represents a state of transition. maybe the last mv will feature the ten of swords card which represents finality with no chance of revival :0 or it's just a cool set with no relevance - the wand used here appears to be a crux ansata, which is related to the ankh egyption symbol tied to eternal life. it has a circular loop instead of oval, and it has its roots in coptic christianity - the title card 0:37 features the infinity symbol which is in the tarot card too. it also has a heart and the power of love seems to be a common underlying theme through fortuna and magician

[@migoreng15]

Loved your analysis and explanation! Thank you for this ❤

[@ἀπόστολος14]

I'm trying to figure out the roll of to knight and her other friend.

[@chordio]

@@user-bf3uz2gt5f just pointing it out as a possible connection, but it's not necessarily the focus of the mv! it's all just interpretation lol so maybe i'm totally off. lexie is no stranger to biblical references (like in her song a babel cat), so i feel like there's also biblical references in fortuna/magician that intersects with the tarot references. the way that she chooses to die for her friend in fortuna but gets resurrected, the four creatures being associated with christian imagery of jesus, the lyrics about "holy breath", etc.

[@ἀπόστολος14]

It's the Tretramorph Gospel. Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John are the angle, lion, bull, eagle respectively.

[@berrynice1143]

Thank you so much for your explanation! This definitely makes me want to explore tarot and Lexie's music too!

[@morningcoffeesubs9008]

I'm loving all the Tarot References - for anyone not familiar to Tarot - "The Magician" is a Tarot Card that's all about setting your intentions and creating the world around you as well as manifestation. The Pentacles, Cups, Wands, and Swords are References to the 4 different card suits in Tarot. The Knight symbolizes the Knight Card. The Eagle, Bull, Lion and Angel she refers to are all shown in the four corners of "The World" Card and stand for the elements as far as I know.

[@Account13111]

Lexie's songs are so good it blows my mind. She's not just good "for a C-pop star," she legitimately has a spark of musical genius I haven't felt in an American or Korean popstar in a long time.

[@wlkn1375]

@lebensmüde Nope Cpop is different and way better, there’s no one like Lexie Liu in American or Korean pop.

[@user-dl7ls3qu3m]

She really is in a league of her own, and she makes her own music by herself. That’s practically unheard of with gen z musicians.

[@Account13111]

@@user-dl7ls3qu3m Yeah, and I'm not a hater either. I *like* American and Korean pop. But Lexie is really something else.

[@otisphilips1011]

It's not Kpop, but semi-Kpop artists like Silly Silky come close to Lexie Liu. Not so underground, but not so pop.

[@Account13111]

@@otisphilips1011 A lot of good stuff in these medium popularity artists. Not so big that they have to water down the artistry to appeal to as many people as possible, but big enough that they still have the musical talent and access to top producers.

[@dsm6357]

This album is the best album released this year I am so serious... her vision and her music are outstanding I look forward to a long lasting career full of success for Lexie Liu

[@m_6nus]

she simply can’t make bad music

[@leckerpistazie4136]

You are so right. I want her to be the most famous artist ever. Because her music is just so good. It Catches you and Takes you in and makes you come back again and again and again. She is a Genius

[@pynkieeast8223]

Lexie is really an ‘aligned’ being. She feels like someone who clearly knows what she wants . I first saw her from E-pop China program this year (2022) and I can see she’s exceptional.

[@kamranrowshandel6395]

It's an illustration of a dead, misinterpreted/misunderstood student. This is the reason that it is a politically progressive artist about whom we are writing.

[@bennyraichu]

The style is pop, but the execution is on another level. Sounds completely different from anything on the market. Keep it up Lexie!

[@marktheshark5733]

It’s hyper punk style. Stems from American pop punk and hyper pop

[@DavidRodriguezShow]

SHE ABSOLUTELY DOESN"T MISS!!! From the lyrics, the composition, the music video, the story telling, the deep rooted meanings behind all of it as well as the story continuation from Fortuna. Lexie Liu IS AMAZING!!!

[@breadsteeth2562]

As a Chinese who can also understand English, her lyrics are super amazing and interesting for me. And she just has that power to mix the different languages to another high level😍

[@TuoJiang]

The best song in her career so far.. Lexie works so well with this producer and this style and her team and her grow together...

[@accipitermagna7104]

1:17 - 1:24 that harmonization and chord progression is just spectacular

[@dalilaescayola9826]

ANOTHER SONG??? MOTHER IS FEEDING US GOOD

[@p1nkzombiee]

IK MOTHER WAS ALWAYS HERE FOR US I PRAYED FOR TIMES LIKE THESE!!!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@kaseystewart3620]

Fortuna and Magician are my first songs by her and I loved them from the first listen as well as the storytelling in the videos. Seriously super awesome and her voice is gorgeous. I gotta listen to more of her work ASAP.

[@ikarumizu]

I love "Manta" "L" "shadow" "ALGTR" among others.

[@alphaomega1969]

Me too!👍😱😍🥳@@ikarumizu

[@lunastefanieroy]

Lexie is incredibly talented, not just in singing and performing, but also in writing. She is very impressive!

[@laella]

First I was obsessed with Fortuna, now I’m obsessed with Magician. They’re both so amazing.

[@Shaydee_HYmoon]

Lexie nunca decepciona, su arte necesita más reconocimiento. Es una reina 👑❤

[@Brendajsanz]

Hyungwon?💗.... siii Lexie merece mucho reconocimiento

[@reginamendez5818]

Persona de buenos gustos claramente con tu foto de perfil 👀♥️

[@bejoysen4468]

I love the bridge at 1:26!

[@大蒜先生-p5v]

这张专辑，每一首歌都经过精雕细琢，刘柏辛绝对是中国流行音乐的希望

[@aiashla53005]

the story continuation is fire and the song was hypnotizingly amazing. Once again, lexie liu is a legend in her own right.

[@eleonora1608]

Great for Casper cartoon music 👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻

[@crossastarte9339]

My guess is that Fortuna is the story that Fate originally had in store for them-however, by setting those very events in motion, fate also provided the girl with the very items that caused her to remember her identity as the Magician. Without fate's meddling, she would have never become the magician because she would have lacked the wand and the pentacles (lemons). Here she is likely depicted to be crossing the bridges of dreams, reality, and afterlife, retracing the path of fate back to where it first started before it all went haywire, which is why there is nothing on the paper at the end because she has yet to write a new one (probably the sequel?). In Fortuna, she sang about how the spinning of the wheel crushed the dreaming King, and here she sings about climbing back up after the spin. I'm guessing her waking up = her becoming the magician, and there's a separate hand of fate that spun the wheel in the first place in ways it was not supposed to go.

[@yl4882]

太牛逼了，太喜欢了，lexie值得更多的粉丝、更火的人气和更大的舞台😭😭😭，希望她能更加发光发亮

[@ccchancandy3191]

偶然在幾年前國內某說唱比賽見到她唱歌，覺得很特別，之後搜了她其他的歌就跌入坑了...，也希望她的歌會更多人認識，很有才華的一女孩，要加油啊～!

[@huangEason-wf4td]

真的😢她值得更好

[@pekokonpeko]

這人中國不紅？這幾首都超猛欸

[@huangEason-wf4td]

@@pekokonpeko 中国人真的没品味 特别是这几年抖音 喜欢的都是那种土歌。。她虽然有一定的知名度吧 但是喜欢她的人真的不是非常多。。害。。至少以她的实力来说真的不多

[@yuhsinhsieh5223]

金曲獎入圍最佳女歌手了

[@justafreak15able]

Lexie's songs are breath of fresh air. I am in love with this aesthetics and this genre. She definitely deserves more recognition.

[@janeecelamadieu1136]

This song has made me realize how much I love Lex. It even pleases my inner preteen. But her sound is brings me back to when I didn't have a care in the world. I love ut

[@dogsforlunch]

Lexie is the whole package. THE WHOLE PACKAGE.

[@irenicsdotwav8539]

every lexie video is so conceptually interesting and stunning it's not even funny

[@sanya_valento459]

Это точно , привет из Беларуси!

[@sanya_valento459]

China+Belarus=🌱❤️🫂

[@AsianPopStop]

This is absolutely, utterly superb in artistic direction and performance, both the song and video. Lexie Liu is also a remarkably competent songwriter. There is no shortage of competition in the music industry and the internet and the rise of streaming music platforms and video platforms like KZbin have only made it more apparent. This, however, stands out, and was mesmerizing to watch. Fantastic and inspirational

[@diegobetancourtchica7674]

Te amo LEXIE, eres una artista increíble! NEW ERA IS COMING!!!

[@unpluggedALGTR]

one thing i can say that lexie liu never makes a bad song. in fact, this song will imagine that you build up with a choreo that relates to being a magician especially the chorus part. the happy star is the best album for me. good job, lexie! hope you can make more of these in the future.

[@lizapiselli]

OH MY GOD CAN YOU JUST STOP BEING THIS GOOD IT HURTS

[@dallNoki]

This song literally the best song I’ve heard in my life I don’t know if anything can ever top this

[@schnee_the_bun]

She never disappoints. Every song is on fire!

[@AJ-lo4eh]

Love the symbolism in her mvs, may not understand it all but it looks like when she takes off the guys helmet he finally gets chance to grieve properly, it seems like he was with them when they got knocked down by the truck but he was the lone survivor

[@Avi.joyyy12]

I can confirm that Lexie is indeed an angel, JUST LOOK AT HER!!!!

[@twicepilled]

THE HOOK IS SOO GOOD I CANNOT

[@rania3197]

Lexie is super talented! She deserves more recognition please promote her EVERYWHERE!!!

[@TheTimeRocket]

She is the Subconscious mind, He is the Conscious mind.

[@beepboopbaap2511]

this is 100% my favourite song of hers now

[@crnkjck]

I love the sound of this song so much - amazing fast synth arpeggios like from 8-bit games, great backing vocals.

[@totoro_r1668]

it's surprising that Fortuna hit 2 million but Magician much less. Magician deserves much more attention !

[@09385]

恭喜入圍金曲獎的女歌手

[@pirimi]

Lexie's songs are all masterpieces, I really recommend checking them all out, her entire discography is just THAT good trust me, you'll fall in love with her and her music

[@yurif4n]

oh hold on lowk obsessed i have a new discography to go through

[@coldtaboo]

I’m so lucky I legit just came across her yesterday and now she’s dropped ANOTHER new mv???? Iconic

[@wayeyyen]

I'M SO LUCKY I DISCOVERED YOU

[@vJouy]

The MV and the song 😍😍😍🔥🔥😭 I’m in love

[@QuizmasterLaw]

我也是

[@mn-lr5uo]

FORTUNAから他の歌も聴きにきたけど、メロディーと言語の親和性が高くてほんとに聴き心地が新鮮、楽しいな〜！

[@raulvicktor5235]

LEXIE, COMO VOCÊ SE SENTE SENDO A MAIOR ARTISTA VIVA!?

[@taylorswift9955]

ai eu amo viu

[@herosmartines7418]

amooo

[@brunalicia2529]

Kinga

[@anatubaraox]

desse jeito

[@ryanhaerdrich8356]

vc que me respondeu la no video do ttk, no meu comentario sobre o newmfx kakaka

[@ktaespetacular]

I found lexie's songs a few months ago on spotify, it's my first time watching the mvs and I'm flabbergasted< mesmerized! like helloooo????? this is amazing!

[@Ico.z]

I love the outfits SO MUCH!! This concept is so new and I'm so INLOVE.

[@skhizein0000]

WHY LEXIE LIU IS SO UNDERATED?! SHE IS NOT A DIVA , POPSTAR OR PRINCESS LEVEL. SHE IS A GENIUS AND A GODDESS!!!

[@ChrispyG121]

I’m blown away by this song and video. It’s some of the best dance music I’ve seen globally in 10 years. Great! Thank you for the creation of this infectious dance gem. Just power! Lexie is to be watched

[@student3585]

her brain is so sexy for coming up with this.. everything from the lyrics to the symbolism to the indivual stylistic choices.. enjoyed every moment of this and i hope we see more of the lexieverse!!!!!!! she definitely deserves more recognition for the crazy good music and music videos she’s putting out 惊呆了家人们 真不愧是大牛！好听得我想亖 每首歌能把咱们带进另一个时空 有着独立的世界线 像是一场大电影 我真的太喜欢了 单曲循环安排上家人们！刘柏辛啥时候火呀😭😭

[@yl4882]

真的真的，大牛怎么还不火还不火还不火还不火😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@student3585]

@UCmeLnI3PLePdDYAwJ-Og-Zg 她值得被看见！给我狠狠滴火起来🔥

[@patrickw3991]

youtube都要破百万了，B站才三十万，好急啊，希望她能国内火一把 预算越来越足。

[@imliterallycrying]

这首真的太太太太太太太太好听了谁懂😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭我现在不想睡觉了想单曲循环一晚上

[@Jasonnano]

@@patrickw3991 啊？哪里破百万了啊

[@jenniferdai1777]

The best song in the album. 特别喜欢这首歌，有点圣歌的感觉，好好听。

[@dotanoob94]

她的音乐真的充满了自由的味道

[@sofalirikekers3324]

Watching her MV and listening to this music, I can't help thinking that this is the stuff we need to show aliens if they ever discover our planet. It just shows that humanity is ready for more.

[@sylviane9041]

Her, BIBI, and Grimes are the holy trinity of futuristic dystopian music

[@lovielol3935]

Agreeeee❤

[@dragonbornette]

KZbin recommended this video to me and now I have been sucked down the Lexie Liu rabbit hole. She's amazing?!?

[@adamkelley8717]

Yes Lexie can lead the way to the most sacred of places.... Ahh I love you you're the best.

[@bichngocnguyenthi5521]

I'm so lucky knowing her music!

[@sharos.d2323]

Lexie Liu is an amazing artist, she has so much to show...

[@VickyyTran]

My playlist is only lexie liu ever since i found out about her. Im so proud of my girl 💕

[@Brian-ul8vw]

Im obsessed with Lexie Liu

[@aliciaseven3535]

She is a true artist.I love her very much.

[@venusroute]

I swear she's an underrated cultural reset

[@acetownsend1378]

I just discovered Lexie's music a couple days ago, and I can't stop listening to this song in particular! I swear I've had it on repeat for like 4 hours 😭

[@hurryupmode]

SHE’S INSANE!!!! I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW TALENTED SHE IS. THE HAPPY STAR IS A NO SKIP ALBUM, LEXIE DESERVES MORE RECOGNITION!!!!!!!

[@aviades2815]

yeeeeee, finely someone says it as it is !!

[@iamlindsfm]

such an impressing artist... i love the concept, the sound, the lyrics, everything is so unbelievably lit

[@celine1310_]

I love her vibes so much, my baby has grown so well

[@Gilthunderr]

I found out about her music at the beggining of this year and I am so happy I did, she's so talented and pretty, I love her

[@rayensch8]

THIS IS THE BEST SONG I HEARD WITH THAT AMAZING COMPOSITION OMG really i cant with this master piece

[@ilikemydonutswithjaminthem5606]

Please, people!!! Make her popular in the West!! She deserves ittt

[@Bannysadkosays2u]

Her new album is absolutely incredible. When I heard "Bad Dream", I got goosebumps bad, and felt so overwhelmed by her hauntingly beautiful voice that tears began to collect in my eyes. She is a queen, yes.

[@danieljackson8776]

Love the sound of this song. Thanks Lexie

[@danieljackson8776]

You definitely have been and currently leading my list of favorite music artists in the world.

[@yackzoncittizel1768]

She ate. Left no crumbs. Holy Moly...

[@wlkn1375]

Chinese pop and Lexie Liu are so next level.

[@charlize5938]

Someone who sings in English and Chinese with music I enjoy?! I'm in love

[@VickyyTran]

U have my Attenton Fashion icon and Music Goddess all in one 😍❤️‍🔥

[@linibee1832]

the chanting of the tarot suits is so hypnotising i love this

[@YullaNellis]

Those singles are simply FIRE. I love the direction this is taking

[@soulady]

Song so insane it makes me cry every time like are we hearing this??? Listened to it hundreds of times and every time is still like the first one. How the hell do you come up with a song like THIS????

[@seesawrosy]

my favorite track by her its so powerful and insane

[@evelic]

Just discoverying chinese artists. This is great.

[@user-gy2vo4tk5b]

Everything she puts out is a hit

[@Everythingz127]

"if a video doesn't have many views it means it is not good" istg if I hear that one more time I'm going on riot mode.

[@Cleo_was_here]

Dude Lexie is too underrated 😩

[@davidladino307]

Incredible continuation of FORTUNA Amazing storytelling

[@chantetm4405]

lexie continues to feed us so well

[@VickyyTran]

Love from Washington DC 🇺🇲❤️‍🔥

[@MeryMeryem]

I can't put in words how much I love the creativity in your music and videos. It's truly art, the music, lyrics, outfits & hair are chosen well. Can't wait for more 🤍 You have an unique style and that makes you an artist special

[@opop3392]

a masterpiece. i hope she gets the recognition she deserves!!!!

[@melodystar3738]

holy cow she is really like REALLY good!!!! i loved the song and mv!!

[@alvinacetrndd16]

only 3m views? this deserves more attention! give her the grammys as well!

[@tosomnia.BONVOYAGE]

i still remember her in seraphine role! It's amazing how she makes her songs from her way individually. C-pop can be good as K-pop or J-pop, still flabbergasted about she is here. Definitely my fav song!

[@robynchan1052]

magician baby need more recognition🥺🥺

[@patrickw3991]

A new flavor in the realm of synth pop!!!!!!!! which I used to think is impossible

[@laramurieltzvir80]

Her visual proposal is so unique. You just have to stan

[@PeterZin]

She's a rare gem of pure talent. She just needs a better promoter/label company to break through North American Market.