Jill Scott-"So Blessed" This song symbolizes joy in various ways. She speaks about loving her son and how she feels about him. She sounds extremely happy about her life. This song does make me happy when I listen to it. I feel that I want for nothing in life and that I am blessed to wake up and be able to listen to her song. Things aren't always as bad as it seems. I feel extremely joyous when I think about the opportunities available to me. This song reminds me of all of these things.
Marsha Ambrosiuos-"So Far Away" This song speaks to me because her sadness is real. She tells a story about her gay friend that committed suicide because he was gay. When people feel left out in the world they will be sad. She made this song in memory of him and other suicide victims around the world. It makes me sad and I start to think about kids in my high school that committed suicide. It even makes me think about my granddaddy who passed away my freshman year of high school. I was devastated and it feels that he is far away. As I listen to the song I ponder on the thought of "why do people have to die?" I always tear up listening to this by myself.
Honey Cocaine-"Bullshit" To me anger isn't always about screaming and fighting. Sometimes it's just using curse words continually. The name of the song speaks for itself. I don't like bullshit and it makes me angry. So when I am upset, I tend to listen to songs like this. They don't make anything any better. It makes think about the person that made me mad. I begin to think about doing mean things to that person most times. Sorry for the bluntness of the song, if you're offended please let me know.
Lil Boosie-"My Brother's Keeper" I have two little brothers and a little sister. They all are my favorite little people even though, they're all taller than me. However, I have brothers and sisters that aren't related to me through blood. But I believe anybody can be family. It's not always the people that have your blood. Family is family regardless of race or blood. Blood is supposed to be thicker than water, however that's not always the case. The song describes the things a family in Boosie's world would do for one another. I feel like I have more family than most people are born with. At the end of the day I will back all them up and take care of themif need be. That's what a family is supposed to do.
Aaliyah-"More than a Woman" Every woman is made to believe she is to please her man. In this song it describes most women. We want to be loved by that one guy that makes us feel special, so we will do anything to keep him. That's the tragedy becasue somethimes those things don't always help, but they hurt us. To be a woman is to be loved.
Destiney's Child-"Soldier" I feel that these girls said it best, a man is suppose to provide and be protect. No woman wants a man bumming off of her. A man is suppose to be able to take care of his lady. For a man's street cred to be up to par means that he can't be out acting a fool. Fools will not get anywhere in life, and no woman wnants that. Men also are seen as to be strong enough to be the head of the family. In most families the man of the house will sit at the head of the table, because he's the alpha male.
-Khristian :)
Khristian,
ReplyDeleteWhether you know this or not, I'm actually a really big rhythm and blues fans and I really liked your song selections. I felt the pain in your sadness/mourning song, and I'm extremely sorry for your loss. I also definitely understand what you mean by shouting curse words can calm you done. Finally, I agree with your sexuality song. A man should provide for his family and spend time with them.
Nice Post,
Rick
Khristian,
ReplyDeleteI loved So Blessed! Singers nowadays need to be more like Jill and sing songs of gratefulness (in my opinion). I had never heard of that song before. I also like the song Bullshit. I was not offended in any way. I am kind of like you when it comes to anger. Curse words alleviate my bitter emotions. The song is to the point and can be used as a way of therapy. Nice selections!
Whitney
I liked how in So Blessed, I was able to connect with you in that you value the ability to be able to hear that song. That's such an optimistic view that I actually have never really thought much about. I also feel the sadness you also feel in Far Away. I'm sorry for any losses you've had and I know the feeling; I've got a song for that as well. With Bullshit, I felt the raw anger and emotion that she was talking about. I think that was an excellent pick for an angry song. I feel like I could connect the last 3 songs. They all sort of seem to be intertwined: a man needs to be strong and respectful to have and love a woman of his own and even that shows how family can be extended beyond blood relation.
ReplyDeleteKhristian
ReplyDeleteAll of your songs are really good. You did a great job of explaining how each song expressed emotion. Your song for sadness was really moving and Im very sorry for your loss. I really like both of your choices for sexuality. I really like what you had to say about the song "soldier". I love that song and I agree with you. This was a really good you did a great job.