: It draws heavily from Italian painter Caravaggio , recreating religious tableaux such as the Incredulity of Saint Thomas and the martyrdom of Saint Sebastian .
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: Stipe's frantic dancing—the video's most memorable element—was completely unchoreographed. It was born out of a moment of frustration when the original planned shots weren't working. : It draws heavily from Italian painter Caravaggio
The music video, directed by Tarsem Singh, intentionally layers religious imagery to contrast with the secular lyrics. directed by Tarsem Singh