Literal Music Videos emerged as a viral internet phenomenon where the original audio of a music video is replaced with new lyrics that literally describe the visuals occurring on screen. The trend gained massive traction in the late 2000s, spearheaded by creators like DustoMcNeato and later popularized by Toby Turner (Tobuscus). By highlighting the often absurd or nonsensical choreography and set pieces found in classic 80s and 90s music videos, the meme creates a comedic disconnect between the epic tone of the original song and the mundane reality of the footage. Today, the concept is widely used to poke fun at dramatic cinematic tropes and overly stylized production choices across all genres of music.