15 Strangest Music Videos Ever Created

In the ever-evolving landscape of music, artists often push boundaries not just sonically but visually. Music videos have long been a medium for experimentation, but sometimes they cross the line into the outright bizarre. Whether it’s surreal imagery, unsettling narratives, or absurdist humor, some music videos leave you wondering, “What did I just watch?” Here’s a countdown of 15 of the weirdest music videos ever made—each one unforgettable in its own way.

1. Aphex Twin – “Come to Daddy” (1997)

Directed by Chris Cunningham

Few music videos are as nightmarishly strange as Aphex Twin’s Come to Daddy. Featuring a demonic creature screaming through a television screen and children with Richard D. James’ face, this unsettling short horror film disguised as a music video is iconic for its twisted visuals. It’s part dystopian sci-fi, part grotesque parody—and 100% bizarre.

2. Die Antwoord – “I Fink U Freeky” (2012)

Directed by Roger Ballen & Ninja

South African duo Die Antwoord are known for their shock factor, but I Fink U Freeky takes it to another level. Set in a surreal black-and-white world filled with rats, dolls, and disturbingly eccentric poses, the video is as visually striking as it is unsettling. A mix of avant-garde art and gutter punk energy.

3. Björk – “Human Behaviour” (1993)

Directed by Michel Gondry

Michel Gondry and Björk are a dream team when it comes to surrealism. Human Behaviour features the Icelandic singer in a bizarre, forest-fairytale world where she interacts with bears, rockets, and strange stop-motion elements. It’s charming, childlike, and deeply strange all at once.

4. Radiohead – “Just” (1995)

Directed by Jamie Thraves

This video shows a man lying down on the sidewalk, refusing to get up. As crowds gather to ask why, the suspense builds, but the twist? We never get to hear his answer. The video ends with everyone lying down beside him. The ambiguity, paired with Radiohead’s haunting sound, makes this video unforgettable—and incredibly weird.

5. OK Go – “WTF?” (2009)

Directed by Tim Nackashi and OK Go

OK Go is renowned for quirky videos, but WTF? pushes the envelope. Shot in one take with delayed video feedback and rainbow trails, it feels like a psychedelic trip. Add in odd props and synchronized, chaotic movement—it’s more visual experiment than traditional music video.

6. Fever Ray – “If I Had A Heart” (2009)

Directed by Andreas Nilsson

This chilling video shows an eerie, fog-drenched waterway, a deserted cruise ship, and lifeless figures. Fever Ray’s cryptic vocals paired with haunting imagery give it an apocalyptic feel, like a Nordic folk tale gone terribly wrong. Hypnotic and deeply unnerving.

7. Flying Lotus – “Never Catch Me” (feat. Kendrick Lamar) (2014)

Directed by Hiro Murai

This one is weird in a different way—poignant and otherworldly. After two children seemingly come back to life at their own funeral and break into a euphoric dance, the video blurs the line between life, death, and transcendence. Surreal yet emotionally stirring.

8. Primus – “Wynona’s Big Brown Beaver” (1995)

Directed by Les Claypool and Ken Rowe

Primus loves their oddball aesthetic, and this video is hilariously absurd. The band members dress in exaggerated, plasticky cowboy suits, looking like low-budget action figures. The song itself is a tongue-in-cheek tale, and the video matches that weird energy perfectly.

9. Tool – “Sober” (1993)

Directed by Fred Stuhr and Adam Jones

Tool’s videos are notoriously disturbing, and Sober might be the pinnacle. Made using stop-motion animation, it features a humanoid creature wandering a decaying, industrial world. It’s dark, symbolic, and grotesquely fascinating—a perfect match for the song’s brooding tone.

10. Lady Gaga – “Born This Way” (2011)

Directed by Nick Knight

Lady Gaga has never shied away from being different, but Born This Way feels like a full-blown sci-fi epic. It opens with an alien birthing monologue, features psychedelic visuals, skeletal face paint, and an army of dancing clones. It’s high-concept, bold, and unabashedly weird.

11. Justice – “Stress” (2008)

Directed by Romain Gavras

Not weird in the whimsical sense, but shocking and controversial. This video depicts a gang of youth committing violent acts around Paris. The gritty, handheld camera style and unflinching violence earned it bans and criticism, making it one of the most unsettling music videos ever made.

12. Yelle – “Ce Jeu” (2008)

Directed by Yoann Lemoine (Woodkid)

This French electropop video is whimsical in the most disorienting way. Featuring color-coded dancers, oversized props, and synchronized awkwardness, it’s like a surreal game of Candyland meets ‘60s mod aesthetic. You might not know what’s going on, but you won’t look away.

13. David Bowie – “Blackstar” (2015)

Directed by Johan Renck

Bowie’s final masterpiece is also one of his strangest. Featuring a scarecrow-like astronaut, dancers with trembling bodies, and cryptic rituals, Blackstar is eerie, poetic, and symbolic of Bowie’s swan song. It’s artful, beautiful, and undeniably bizarre.

14. MGMT – “Kids” (2009)

Directed by Ray Tintori

A toddler is terrorized by grotesque monsters only he can see, while his mother seems completely oblivious. It’s unsettling and psychedelic, with animation interspersed with live action. The cheerful song playing over such a dark narrative creates a creepy cognitive dissonance.

15. The Avalanches – “Frontier Psychiatrist” (2000)

Directed by Tom Kuntz and Mike Maguire

This video plays out like a bizarre theatrical performance of a fever dream. With actors dressed as cowboys, nuns, parrots, and ghostly psychiatrists, it mirrors the song’s absurd, sample-heavy style. It’s chaotic, humorous, and utterly nonsensical—in the best way.