How much do I hate Beyonce's new song "Run the World"? Hmmm, well, getting a root canal while I had my fingernails dragged across a chalkboard would be better than sitting through this little ditty. This is clearly an example of big media pushing a song, because if this were sung by anyone else, it never would have left the studio. Aside from the fact that the lyrics are completely stupid, how can this be passed off as music?
I can't make it through the whole video without my gag reflex kicking in. If girls did run the world they wouldn't be shaking their booty and lifting their boobs up while doing it. I'm all for empowering girls and owning your sexuality but whose version of empowerment is this, with girls dressed in underwear and bras? Way to raise the bar ladies.
While I really loathe this song, I never would have given it the attention this young woman does below. My feelings on it aren't really blog worthy. It's just one of those songs I'd switch the station for when it came on. When I saw this though, I felt a little differently. This young woman has clarity beyond her years. She nails it. I'd share these messages with my girls before I'd share the Beyonce video.
Tell me if you don't agree with her?
P.S. Looking for a song of girl power? How about Pink "Stupid Girls" or Shiloh "Operator" These songs are on my girls iPods. Sorry Beyonce, you won't get my $1.29 for this one. Also, I came across the "Lies" video originally on Roger Ebert's site. Hope it goes viral.
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