At one point, Love is seen sitting on a swinging moon , an image that leans into the vintage, theatrical vibe of the video.
The video concludes with an increasingly angry Love screaming "take everything!"—a final, defiant surrender that symbolizes the point where there is nothing left to be taken. Behind the Scenes Hole Violet Official Music Video
The song itself was largely inspired by Love’s turbulent relationship with Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan . In early live performances, she famously introduced it as a "hex" on him. At one point, Love is seen sitting on
The story of the music video is a surreal, "acid-flashback" inspired exploration of innocence lost and the objectification of women. Directed by Mark Seliger and Fred Woodward , the video uses a 1920s burlesque aesthetic to create a haunting visual metaphor for the song’s themes of exploitation. The Narrative Concept In early live performances, she famously introduced it
Love described the video's look as being inspired by "acid flashbacks" and grainy "old film stock" .