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- W.i.t.c.h. (official Video) — Devon Cole

: 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

: The video features a "cottagecore" aesthetic, with Cole and her dancers performing in prairie-style dresses and Mary Jane shoes. Devon Cole - W.I.T.C.H. (Official Video)

: To ground the theme of reclamation, the visuals include "spellcasting" around a bonfire and a "spooky Ouija board experience". : The lyrics, such as "Tell me why

: 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 lyrics