Kelly Rowland Through "Rose Colored Glasses"

R&B songstress Kelly Rowland is still attempting to release her self-titled, third solo studio album, due in stores early 2011. She's gearing up to releasing her second very fashion forward and 3-D inspired video for her new single, "Rose Colored Glasses." The ex-Destiny's Child singer gets angry in the video for her new break-up anthem "Rose Colored Glasses," but she still manages to look stunningly beautiful. The clip is visually captivating with Rowland in high end fashion dresses, corsets and hoddie tops as she fights with her ex lover whom everyone sees as the perfect man behind their rose colored glasses.
"Rose Colored Glasses" is a pretty song, with a big but not-quite anthemic chorus, a hard Tedder-esque drum sequence and some synths, that holds its own, and features Rowland's trademark classy, controlled delivery. The mid-tempo electro/synthpop ballad was written by Ester Dean with a synthpop production courtesy of Dr. Luke. It lyrically speaks of the darker side of a relationship that outsiders never see. Critics have praised the song as being classy for carrying more emotion. Meanwhile lyrics explores the subtle ways that perspective can truly change everything and telling a story of a relationship that, on the outside, seems troubled. Rowland's vocals are described as smooth and the song is said to open with an electro crescendo.
The video was directed by British fashion photographer John "Rankin" Wadell. Rowland turns her tears into art in the eye-popping video, which focuses on the pain of leaving a relationship, vivid colors and unique visuals. It's fairly successful, despite its simplicity and obriety. The video starts off with a demure Rowland who looks divine! The songstress exudes emotion through her voice, her facial expression, and scenes with her love interest. Rowland sports a number of hot looks in the clip, showing off her fashionista side; a tight white dress to represent innocence and knee high boots for a more seductive look!
Rowland may be shedding light on what really goes on behind closed doors in a relationship with a man many believe is perfect in the video for "Rose Colored Glasses" but, what really stands out is the imagery, the fashion choices and Rowland's seeming theme of breaking free. For a Grammy-award winner who has been part of one of the most successful groups of all time, a solo star in her own right, with roles in motion pictures and television, Rowland isn't kidding when she says, "This is a fresh start for me. I'm in a fantastic place right now."