: To ground the theme of reclamation, the visuals include "spellcasting" around a bonfire and a "spooky Ouija board experience".
: Enticing, coordinated dance routines with a group of diverse women emphasize community and shared empowerment rather than the solitary, "wicked" witch trope. Analyzing Devon Cole's 'W.I.T.C.H.' in Feminist Discourse
: The lyrics, such as "Tell me why you so scared of a woman in charge?" , poke fun at the patriarchal fear of women who exercise control over their own bodies and sexuality. Visual Style and Aesthetic Devon Cole - W.I.T.C.H. (Official Video)
: The song reclaims the "witch" as a symbol of female resistance, autonomy, and rebellion. Cole notes that historically, women labeled as witches were often the original "resistance fighters, healers, and abortionists".
The official music video for "W.I.T.C.H." by Canadian alt-pop artist Devon Cole serves as a vibrant, feminist reclamation of historical archetypes. Released on July 7, 2022, following a record-breaking pre-save campaign for Sony Music Canada , the video visualizes the song's central acronym: . Lyrical and Intellectual Foundation : To ground the theme of reclamation, the
Cole, a psychology graduate, approached the song with academic rigor, conducting weeks of research into the history of witchcraft and pop culture depictions like Sabrina the Teenage Witch .
Directed as a "first big production experience" for Cole, the official video on YouTube blends playful "frolicking" with occult-inspired imagery. Visual Style and Aesthetic : The song reclaims
: The video features a "cottagecore" aesthetic, with Cole and her dancers performing in prairie-style dresses and Mary Jane shoes.