But whatever the controversy or even quality of that performance, I have to confess for having a strong liking for the song he was performing. Sure, 'For Your Entertainment' is a bit derivative (I'm sure you've already heard it likened to Britney's 'Womanizer'), but Lambert's slick, punkish vocals shine on enunciating every bit of the utter filth that is the lyrics that I'd probably even say I was slightly sexually attracted to the song. It's got swagger, it's got attitude, it's practically coated in pure horny sex. So, I awaited a video delicious enough to match. Did I get it? Let's observe.So no, not really. (Hey, when Rammstein have taken music videos to the pornographers, the stakes have well and truly been raised.) But here is a list of good things about this video.
1. A CANE. Lest you need reminding of the irrefutable, very factual, mathematical equation that male popstars + canes = amazing music, I point towards you to the greatest single of 2008. My affinity for the cane might, yes, be slightly lewd on some level, but I honestly think its more to do with the innocent wonder of their acrobatic circus properties. And the exclamation point stomping they can manage. Lambert doesn't use the cane nearly enough, but he's got one, and, by Jove, that's enough for me.
2. The snake. Again, it's not used enough, but it exists and the man handles it well. He also does this on some sort of throne, which generally makes things about twice as good as they already are, in this case reminding us of the Sheriff of Nottingham, and leading me to wonder if Adam grew his hair long he'd end up looking like Alan Rickman. There is no point to this train-of-thought whatsoever. Basically, he can handle a snake and not look shit-scared doing so, he passes.
<---- 3. Hands. Just look at all those hands! Many hands make light work, they say, although what exactly they're making light work of here is debatable, unless perhaps it's Adam's penis, and really, I'm far too prudish to go thinking about things like that. I feel dirty even mentioning it, to be honest. Don't show, don't tell, don't even suggest. Put that gayness back in the closet.4. The smile. I'm still not sure if Mr Lambert is actually attractive, per-say, but when he gives that sly, dirty little smile I can't say I don't fall a little bit in lust. Say what you want about his AMAs performance the other night, but he can definitely sell this image, and that delicious little smirk proves it in one second flat.
And those are the reasons why Adam Lambert's first ever music video is quite good and why I think he might have quite a good career if people stop getting their heterosexual knickers in a twist. Goodbye.








