Annie Lennox - Why (official Music Video) -

: Critics have praised the video for its portrayal of vulnerability, noting that the act of "masking" herself with stage makeup makes her appear more exposed rather than hidden.

Directed by , the music video is widely considered a masterpiece of the genre and won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video in 1992. Annie Lennox - Why (Official Music Video)

: Filmed in Venice, Italy, the video shows Lennox sitting at a vanity mirror, slowly applying elaborate makeup and preparing herself for a photo shoot. : Critics have praised the video for its

: As the song progresses, she transforms into the "Vegas showgirl" character featured on the Diva album cover, complete with a feathered headdress and sequins. : As the song progresses, she transforms into

: While often interpreted as being about a romantic partner (some suggest her former bandmate Dave Stewart), Lennox has said it more broadly represents the "aftermath" of personal battles and the "ashes of experience".