Immortal Technique- Bin Laden
Immortal Technique, in this song as well as others, is very strongly against the war. In this song specifically, they are saying they believe Bush was the cause of 9/11. Immortal Technique continues to be a strong political activist, never afraid to speak his mind.
R-Mean- Open Wounds
R-Mean was born in California, but raised in the Netherlands until he was 18. He is not into politics much, but decided to write this song, which is in the view of a soldier. In the song it talks about how they have many wounds, but they continue to fight for the ones they have lost.
The two songs I have chosen are both from my genre, and both have very different views of the war in the Middle East. Immortal Technique’s view, as it always is in many of his songs, is saying he is against the ongoing war. R-Mean, a rapper whom I have never heard explains that there is a lot of honor in fighting for your country, and that if he were a soldier he would continue to fight. You can visualize the soldier in his lyrics pushing on in the desert or tough conditions of the night. The theme of war in general will always be discussed. Some artists are very public with their beliefs and put them in their songs. Others are afraid that doing the same will cause fans to be lost and rather not discuss it. War is definitely a power genre in the music world. It is a big part of our country and culture, and many people have an opinion about it. Some artists want to raise awareness to support troops or continue the war, while others are strong advocates for stopping the war as soon as possible. There will always be an ongoing dispute over what is correct, and war as a genre in music will be there the whole time as well.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Social Relevance
Where Is The Love- Black Eyed Peas ft. Justin Timberlake
“Where Is the Love” by the Black Eyed Peas is an R&B song that relates to all of the hate and discrimination that occurs all over the world. It talks about how people these days are living they don’t have any rules and can do whatever they want. The song is also advocating the need for war to stop and the only way to find love is to unify the whole world and stop the violence. I have to agree with the song in saying that too many innocent people are dying these days for no reason. Countries are degrading from bombs being dropped and nations going into the countries and killing innocent lives. There needs to be common ground around the world. However, our troops that want to go into the Army, Navy, etc. should have that option and we can try to eliminate the threats, but leave the innocent people alone. They were dragged into the enemy without choice and are forced to take the blame. Peace and agreements should be tried to resolved by peace more often than they are currently. This is what the song is saying to the listener.
Eminem- Beautiful
“Beautiful” by Eminem is a song every one can relate to in some way. Eminem talks about how he has been through so any tough situations and continues to go through these struggles daily. In the chorus, it says that people should switch shoes with another person to really see how people live and to say the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. The chorus also says even through everything that is happening; do not let anyone say you can’t do something or that you aren’t beautiful. Eminem also says he wishes he could just blend in with everyone and live life normally, which could be what someone being singled out in school is thinking. I really like this song by Eminem because it explains the mind set of someone in a struggle or someone who is a little different and says to just keep being you. No one can tell you that you aren’t beautiful. This is one of Eminem’s serious songs and it is nice to hear how great of a lyrical genius Eminem truly is.
Empire State of Mind- Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys is a song many people, specifically the people from or in New York. Jay-Z does a great job of talking about how life was when he was just starting his career and the kind of people there. He talks about some of the best parts of New York and all of the great things that have come out of New York. Alicia Keys comes in strong with the chorus and talks about the more ambitious side of New York and the passion people have from there. The lines “New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of there's nothin' you can't do, Now you're in New York, These streets will make you feel brand new, Big lights will inspire you” explain how New York is such a great city and has so much beauty. The whole song is dedicated to New York and many of the people of New York have made it their anthem. I like this song a lot because it is my genre of music, but also with a mix of other types in the chorus. I also like the song because I am a Yankees fan.
“Where Is the Love” by the Black Eyed Peas is an R&B song that relates to all of the hate and discrimination that occurs all over the world. It talks about how people these days are living they don’t have any rules and can do whatever they want. The song is also advocating the need for war to stop and the only way to find love is to unify the whole world and stop the violence. I have to agree with the song in saying that too many innocent people are dying these days for no reason. Countries are degrading from bombs being dropped and nations going into the countries and killing innocent lives. There needs to be common ground around the world. However, our troops that want to go into the Army, Navy, etc. should have that option and we can try to eliminate the threats, but leave the innocent people alone. They were dragged into the enemy without choice and are forced to take the blame. Peace and agreements should be tried to resolved by peace more often than they are currently. This is what the song is saying to the listener.
Eminem- Beautiful
“Beautiful” by Eminem is a song every one can relate to in some way. Eminem talks about how he has been through so any tough situations and continues to go through these struggles daily. In the chorus, it says that people should switch shoes with another person to really see how people live and to say the grass isn’t always greener on the other side. The chorus also says even through everything that is happening; do not let anyone say you can’t do something or that you aren’t beautiful. Eminem also says he wishes he could just blend in with everyone and live life normally, which could be what someone being singled out in school is thinking. I really like this song by Eminem because it explains the mind set of someone in a struggle or someone who is a little different and says to just keep being you. No one can tell you that you aren’t beautiful. This is one of Eminem’s serious songs and it is nice to hear how great of a lyrical genius Eminem truly is.
Empire State of Mind- Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys
Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys is a song many people, specifically the people from or in New York. Jay-Z does a great job of talking about how life was when he was just starting his career and the kind of people there. He talks about some of the best parts of New York and all of the great things that have come out of New York. Alicia Keys comes in strong with the chorus and talks about the more ambitious side of New York and the passion people have from there. The lines “New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of there's nothin' you can't do, Now you're in New York, These streets will make you feel brand new, Big lights will inspire you” explain how New York is such a great city and has so much beauty. The whole song is dedicated to New York and many of the people of New York have made it their anthem. I like this song a lot because it is my genre of music, but also with a mix of other types in the chorus. I also like the song because I am a Yankees fan.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
4-28-10 OWN LYRICS
I Love High School (To the beat of I Love College)
Chorus:
High school can be fun, friends and teachers, sports and dances
If you want good grades and do all you’re work, you’ll have good chances
Every Monday through Friday, then the summer is on its way
Wake up at 6, have school ‘till 2, talk to some chicks, and then it’s re-do
Man I love high school
Verse 1:
I wanna go to high school and get good grades,
Set me up for college and then I’ll get paid.
Stanford, Harvard, maybe USC
Any of those schools could be the one for me
But back to high school, where the seniors rules,
Pretty soon I’ll be one of them too.
I am champion of multiplication, long division, they just make me yawn
Can’t stand all the drama, about Obama,
I’d just rather relax, chill and eat some Tic Tacs
Class isn’t that bad when you’re in the Mac Lab,
Can’t wait for the summer, then I’m out of here ASAP
Chorus
Verse 2:
I’m not sure what I learned this year, but I could tell you something you wanna hear
You should pass in all of your work, and don’t miss too many days of school
And make sure you do the homework, and make sure everything’s done first
When it comes to tests, you might do you worst
And the next day, you might just burst
But just relax, and try harder next time
Even if you think your teachers are partners in crime
Class isn’t that bad when you’re in the Mac Lab,
Can’t wait for the summer, then I’m out of here ASAP
Chorus
Bridge:
Now every senior please, if you have a cap, could you please put it in the air,
As high as you can, as high as you can
And repeat after me
Grad! (x8)
College! (x4)
Do something crazy! (x4)
All night! (x4)
Chorus
Chorus:
High school can be fun, friends and teachers, sports and dances
If you want good grades and do all you’re work, you’ll have good chances
Every Monday through Friday, then the summer is on its way
Wake up at 6, have school ‘till 2, talk to some chicks, and then it’s re-do
Man I love high school
Verse 1:
I wanna go to high school and get good grades,
Set me up for college and then I’ll get paid.
Stanford, Harvard, maybe USC
Any of those schools could be the one for me
But back to high school, where the seniors rules,
Pretty soon I’ll be one of them too.
I am champion of multiplication, long division, they just make me yawn
Can’t stand all the drama, about Obama,
I’d just rather relax, chill and eat some Tic Tacs
Class isn’t that bad when you’re in the Mac Lab,
Can’t wait for the summer, then I’m out of here ASAP
Chorus
Verse 2:
I’m not sure what I learned this year, but I could tell you something you wanna hear
You should pass in all of your work, and don’t miss too many days of school
And make sure you do the homework, and make sure everything’s done first
When it comes to tests, you might do you worst
And the next day, you might just burst
But just relax, and try harder next time
Even if you think your teachers are partners in crime
Class isn’t that bad when you’re in the Mac Lab,
Can’t wait for the summer, then I’m out of here ASAP
Chorus
Bridge:
Now every senior please, if you have a cap, could you please put it in the air,
As high as you can, as high as you can
And repeat after me
Grad! (x8)
College! (x4)
Do something crazy! (x4)
All night! (x4)
Chorus
Thursday, April 15, 2010
2 Songs with Analysis: Friendship
Nas- Dance
This song by Nas showing love he has for his mother and the great friendship they had when she was alive. He knows that he will never forget her and misses her grateful.
Kanye West- Hey Mama
This is another song by a rapper explaining the love he has for his mother and the special frienship they shared when she was alive. Both songs are great examples of friendship.
This song by Nas showing love he has for his mother and the great friendship they had when she was alive. He knows that he will never forget her and misses her grateful.
Kanye West- Hey Mama
This is another song by a rapper explaining the love he has for his mother and the special frienship they shared when she was alive. Both songs are great examples of friendship.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
2 Songs with Analysis: Joy
Kid Cudi- Pursuit of Happiness
This song by Kid Cudi explains the pursuit of happiness and joy from his perspective. He really explains how Kid Cudi lives life, which is care free and even at the end he says if he doesn't get the happiness, he'll be fine.
The Way I Are- Timbaland
This song is about joy because it says that they don't have all the fancy and rich things other people do but it's okay they still love each other.
This song by Kid Cudi explains the pursuit of happiness and joy from his perspective. He really explains how Kid Cudi lives life, which is care free and even at the end he says if he doesn't get the happiness, he'll be fine.
The Way I Are- Timbaland
This song is about joy because it says that they don't have all the fancy and rich things other people do but it's okay they still love each other.
2 Songs with Analysis: Religion
Religion
Immortal Technique- Crossing The Boundary
The first verse has the most about religion and it is stating his view that people are saying what he does is against the Bible and other moral things. In the third and final verse he mentions Christ on the Cross then says the rap isn't about that which shows he doesn't care much for religion.
Kanye West- Jesus Walks
Kanye sends a very strong message in this repeating over that Jesus is always with people, even those that do terrible things. He also says that people can make songs about drugs and other bad things like that but a record about God won't be played and that's wrong.
Immortal Technique- Crossing The Boundary
The first verse has the most about religion and it is stating his view that people are saying what he does is against the Bible and other moral things. In the third and final verse he mentions Christ on the Cross then says the rap isn't about that which shows he doesn't care much for religion.
Kanye West- Jesus Walks
Kanye sends a very strong message in this repeating over that Jesus is always with people, even those that do terrible things. He also says that people can make songs about drugs and other bad things like that but a record about God won't be played and that's wrong.
6 Types of Songs
1. Friendship- Nas: Dance
2. Joy- Kid Cudi: Pursuit of Happiness
3. Comfort- T.I.: Whatever You Like
4. Knowledge- Eminem: Till I Collapse
5. Religion- Kanye West: Jesus Walks
6. Love- Kanye West: Love Lockdown
2. Joy- Kid Cudi: Pursuit of Happiness
3. Comfort- T.I.: Whatever You Like
4. Knowledge- Eminem: Till I Collapse
5. Religion- Kanye West: Jesus Walks
6. Love- Kanye West: Love Lockdown
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