Express Yourself

Considering that the performance above was on the year I was born, its safe to say, that yes, I grew up barely listening to much of Madonna's songs. Quite unfortunate really. In every new generation of female singers, they have always honored this amazing pop icon and her influences; I just never realized what they were till recently. "Express Yourself" is arguably one of her famous songs, more so as an anthem for girls in choosing their love.
 

Come on girls
Do you believe in love?
'Cause I got something to say about it
And it goes something like this

Don't go for second best baby
Put your love to the test
You know, you know, you've got to
Make him express how he feels
And maybe then you'll know your love is real

Long stem roses are the way to your heart
But he needs to start with your head
Satin sheets are very romantic
What happens when you're not in bed
You deserve the best in life
So if the time isn't right then move on
Second best is never enough
You'll do much better baby on your own
(Baby on your own)

Express yourself
(You've got to make him)
Express himself
Hey, hey, hey, hey
So if you want it right now, make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not
Express yourself
(You've got to make him)
So you can respect yourself
Hey, hey
So if you want it right now, then make him show you how
Express what he's got, oh baby ready or not

Not the entire lyrics, just nitpicking the ones I felt really showcases the lesson she is teaching.  Especially the part, 'You'll do much better on your own' and ' So you can respect yourself '. Sure some folks would say she is a bad influence, a scarlet woman or generally a bad woman, but thinking about it, were they just afraid of a woman, in those times mind you, taking center stage and expressing her opinions through her songs? That said songs would be the female anthem for generations of girls to turn to ,in order to find themselves? Love her or hate her, she is a Pop culture genius, and she will always be here to stay.

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Mixed Feelings

Excuse me for a second, as I try my best to clean of the dust that has settled on my keyboard. Its been quite a long time since my last update, won't you say? A couple of things happened since the last post. That's life, right? In one day, you have a friend you could turn to and the next, said friend is gone. Or that one day you had a grandmother, and the next she's lying in a white tomb with jasmines growing on it. Basically, life goes on, and sometimes, you just forget about trivial things and what not.

Why am I back again in this blog sphere? A funny tale really; was inspired to write back again when in the midst of improving my thesis. Not the best reason, mind you, but hey as Nietzsche once said, “You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.” Smart fellow, that one.

As for the title, yes it does reflect the feeling I have as I am writing this. Whether or not its a good idea to go back into writing mode with the old template, or should have just started it off fresh. After thinking about it, I decided to heck with it. I won't delete my past posts. I won't change my blog's address. And I most certainly won't start over with the same empty promise of writing everyday. I won't.

I will however, continue to write in this blog. I will continue to post things that I feel strongly about. I will write about things that may or may not be comfortable to talk about. I will write from my heart.

Why? You ask.
Well, simply because, I will not run away again.

Current Mood : Driven
Current listening to : The World - Yuki Kajiura