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Song Lyric Analysis

Song Lyric Analysis. Break into small groups. Share and analyze each person’s song lyrics. Some things to discuss: What is the focus of the song? How are women portrayed in the song? How are men portrayed in the song? Do you think the song promotes traditional gender identities?

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Song Lyric Analysis

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  1. Song Lyric Analysis • Break into small groups. • Share and analyze each person’s song lyrics. Some things to discuss: • What is the focus of the song? • How are women portrayed in the song? • How are men portrayed in the song? • Do you think the song promotes traditional gender identities? • Do you think the song promotes positive/healthy gender identities?

  2. Empowerment Soundtrack HW • Although music is often criticized for degrading women, there is plenty of music that looks to empower women. • As homework, please select a song that you would like to add to our class’s “empowerment soundtrack”. • It’s preferred that your bring the actual song to class (either on cd, jumpdrive, or mp3 player). If that is not possible, please bring the lyrics. • You must also submit a written explanation for why you selected this song. You’ll share this in class as well.

  3. Couple of Examples • Fiona Apple: “Not About Love” or “Waltz” from Extraordinary Machine • india.arie: “Video” from Acoustic Soul • Mary Chapin Carpenter: “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” from Come On, Come On

  4. “Not About Love” • The early carsAlready areDrawing deep breaths past my doorAnd last night's phrasesSick with lack of basisAre still writhing on my floorAnd it doesn't seem fairThat your wicked words should workIn holding me downNo, it doesn't seem rightTo take informationGiven at close rangeFor the gagAnd the bindAnd the ammunition roundConversation once colored by esteemBecame duologue as a diagram of a play for bloodTook a vacation, my palate got cleanNow I could taste your agendaWhile you're spitting your cudAnd it doesn't make senseI should fall for the kingcraft of a meritless crown • This is not about love'Cause I am not in loveIn fact I can't stop falling outThis is not about love'Cause I am not in loveIn fact I can't stop falling outI miss that stupid acheWhat is this postureI have to stare atThat's what he said when I'm sittin' up straightChange the name of the game 'cause he lostAnd he knew he was wrong but he knew it too lateBut I'm not being fair'Cause I chose to listen to that filthy mouthBut I'd like to choose rightTake all the things that I've said that he stolePut 'em in a sackSwing 'em over my shoulderTurn on my heelsStep out of this sightTry to live in a lovelier light

  5. “Waltz” • If you don't have a songTo sing you're okayYou know how to get alongHummingHmmmIf you don't have a dateCelebrateGo out and sit on the lawnAnd do nothing'Cause it's just what you must doNobody does it anymoreNo I don't believe in the wasting of time,But I don't believe that I'm wasting mineIf you don't have a point to makeDon't sweat itYou'll make a sharp one being so kindAnd I'd sure appreciate itEveryone else's goal's to get big headedWhy should I follow that beat being that I'mBetter than fine

  6. “Video” • Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I don’tSometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I won’tDepend of how the wind blows I might even paint my toesIt really just depends on whatever feels good in my soulI’m not the average girl from your videoAnd I ain’t built like a supermodelBut I learned to love myself unconditionally,Because I am a queenI not the average girl from your videoMy worth is not determined by the price of my clothesNo matter what I’m wearing I will always beIndia.Arie • When I look in the mirror and the only one there is meEvery freckle on my face is where it’s suppose to beAnd I know my creator didn’t make no mistakes on meMy feet, my thighs, my Lips, my eyes, I’m loving what I see[Chorus] • Am I less of a lady if I don’t where panty hoseMy momma said a lady ain’t what she wears but what she knows…But I’ve drawn the conclusion, it’s all an illusionConfusion’s the name of the gameA misconception, a vast deception,Something got to change • Now don’t be offended this is all my opinionAin’t nothing that I’m saying lawThis is a true confession Of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with y'allSo get in when you fit inGo on and shineClear your mind Now’s the timePut your salt on the shelfGo on and love yourself‘Cause everything’s gonna be alright[Chorus] • Keep your fancy drink, and your expensive minksI don’t need that to have a good timeKeep your expensive cars and your caviarAll’s I need is my guitarKeep your crystal and your pistolI’d rather have a pretty piece of crystalDon’t need you silicone, I prefer my ownWhat god gave me is just fine…

  7. “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her” • She makes his coffee, she makes his bedShe does the laundry, she keeps him fedWhen she was twenty-one she wore her mother's laceShe said "forever" with a smile upon her faceShe does the car-pool, she PTAsDoctors and dentists, she drives all dayWhen she was twenty-nine she delivered number threeAnd every Christmas card showed a perfect family Everything runs right on time, years of practice and designSpit and polish till it shines. He thinks he'll keep herEverything is so benign, safest place you'll ever findGod forbid you change your mind. He thinks he'll keep her • She packs his suitcase, she sits and waitsWith no expression upon her faceWhen she was thirty-six she met him at their doorShe said I'm sorry, I don't love you anymore [Chorus] • For fifteen years she had a job and not one raise in pay [Chorus]

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