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PrintableHarlepolis said: shorttrini said: On 9/11, the first song that Sting sang was, "Fragile". Now, that song had come out years earlier, but it was still his song and nobody says anything about that. He could have done another song, but he choose that one because HE felt that it was appropriate. I think some on this board will pick on someone just to pick on someone. It's a shame. What made me cringe wasn't the self-promotions(if we're honest, ALL of those performers regardless of what they sing, are self-promoting themselves,,,even if its a charity and even if they don't have an agenda). Its those words.. Remember those walls I built Well, baby they're tumbling down And they didn't even put up a fight They didn't even make up a sound I really don't care if they're metaphors, giving the situation she's in, a lil' respect to the audience she's singing to would've made her go back and re-work them. [Edited 2/3/10 5:14am] yep  | |
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missmad said: shorttrini said: On 9/11, the first song that Sting sang was, "Fragile". Now, that song had come out years earlier, but it was still his song and nobody says anything about that. He could have done another song, but he choose that one because HE felt that it was appropriate. I think some on this board will pick on someone just to pick on someone. It's a shame. fragile is such an appropriate record for that.. she could have sang her own song but it had to be appropriate, a little sensitivity to the people around you and the issue wouldn't have hurt. u can take a song rework it to the max and make it fit that situation but she didn't she just added "emotion' the word haiti and boom it is appropriate- it takes more than that. Thank you! I guess basic decorum is a lil' hard to comprehend for some folks  | |
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She needs a new wig  | |
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Harlepolis said: missmad said: fragile is such an appropriate record for that.. she could have sang her own song but it had to be appropriate, a little sensitivity to the people around you and the issue wouldn't have hurt. u can take a song rework it to the max and make it fit that situation but she didn't she just added "emotion' the word haiti and boom it is appropriate- it takes more than that. Thank you! I guess basic decorum is a lil' hard to comprehend for some folks It's not hard. I just think people get a little bit to negative and sensitive. I also think that allot has to do with me being a disabled person and how I look at the world. I get stared at and the way I walk gets talked about at least once a day. If I were to let all of the get to me, I would blow my brains out, because this is something that I cannot control. Yes, what happened in Haiti was beyond their control, but now they have a chance to rebuild and get better. I take the lyrics to the song not as a negative but as fuel to press on and do what I go to do. Their walls did come tumbling down, now it is up to them to pick up the pieces and rebuild. "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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ratchetchan said: Harlepolis said: 1st of all, settle down and hop of her dick so we can have a conversation 
And last time I checked "Emotion" wasn't talking about no "walls tumbling down". So no, sorry, I don't see how it was "FAR" less apporpriate  [color=#ff6600:f44c4543f3]She doesn't have a dick, and I don't have to settle down or anything else you think I should. You can, however, jump your happy ass off my quote button if you don't like my font. 
"Emotion" is a break-up song, the video of which depicts Beyoncé throwing bleach on her soon-to-be ex-boyfriend's clothing. The lyrics make it fairly obvious that the relationship is ending due to infidelity. The only part that can really be applied to the situation is the chorus, "In the words of a broken heart, it's just emotion that's taken me over / Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul" and even that's only three lines. At the very least, "Halo" always had a tinge of death and sadness in the lyrics.[/color] Halo is a bullshit, low-quality song. How about THAT for being reason it's inappropriate? "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: ratchetchan said: [color=#ff6600:f44c4543f3]She doesn't have a dick, and I don't have to settle down or anything else you think I should. You can, however, jump your happy ass off my quote button if you don't like my font.
"Emotion" is a break-up song, the video of which depicts Beyoncé throwing bleach on her soon-to-be ex-boyfriend's clothing. The lyrics make it fairly obvious that the relationship is ending due to infidelity. The only part that can really be applied to the situation is the chorus, "In the words of a broken heart, it's just emotion that's taken me over / Caught up in sorrow, lost in my soul" and even that's only three lines. At the very least, "Halo" always had a tinge of death and sadness in the lyrics.[/color] Halo is a bullshit, low-quality song. How about THAT for being reason it's inappropriate? It might be to you....But why mess it up for those who like and appreciate it? "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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scriptgirl said: What's inappropriate is that busted ass weave
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mancabdriver said: The use of 'Haiti' was a bit corny to tell you the truth.
It would be like Sheryl Crow and co singing 'Haiti, lean on me when you're not strong...' or Justin singing 'Haiti-lleluiah' Maybe Beyonce thought it was the challenge of the evening to try an mention 'Haiti' in the performance. !! | |
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shorttrini said: meow85 said: Halo is a bullshit, low-quality song. How about THAT for being reason it's inappropriate? It might be to you....But why mess it up for those who like and appreciate it? To each their own, but I can't hear anything to like about it. Hearing Halo makes me want to punch someone out. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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bettybop said: I remember when she was Destiny's Child and she and the two back up singers sang "Say My Name" in honor of the victims of 9/11 for tribute show! It was such a powerful and thoughtful performance, perfectly crafted for the event. The names of the victims scrolled down on a screen as they sang "Say my name, say my name!"
....that is mad deep! nothing like a song querying your man if he's cheating on you to honor the death of thousands!! 
when I pass on please play one of those highly appropriate Beyonce songs like....Bootylicious, or better yet, Survivor! [Edited 2/3/10 14:06pm] | |
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I didn't catch the whole show, but the parts I saw were mostly people singing covers of songs that they felt to be appropriate.
Beyonce, not surprisingly chose a song that is current and promotes her own career. Yeah Sting has done his own stuff, but when you can sing Fragile for 9/11 or If You Love Someone Set them Free for Amnesty International, it's appropriate. Or if you can write something new, like John Lennon wrote songs asking for the release of John Sinclair or Angela Davis, then maybe you can promote your new music AND get the message across. It's not surprising that she would do something like that. She is the slickest politician in music. [Edited 2/3/10 14:25pm] My Legacy
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BklynBabe said: bettybop said: I remember when she was Destiny's Child and she and the two back up singers sang "Say My Name" in honor of the victims of 9/11 for tribute show! It was such a powerful and thoughtful performance, perfectly crafted for the event. The names of the victims scrolled down on a screen as they sang "Say my name, say my name!"
....that is mad deep! nothing like a song querying your man if he's cheating on you to honor the death of thousands!!
when I pass on please play one of those highly appropriate Beyonce songs like....Bootylicious, or better yet, Survivor!
[Edited 2/3/10 14:06pm] Just don't play To The Left. That's gonna be MY funeral soundtrack! "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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When I hear Beyonce "Sing" all i hear is
"Shouting shouting, louder louder, SHOUTING!!!" Bitch needs to calm down! Keenmeister |
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I'm surprised she didn't throw shade at Haiti and sing THIS
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meow85 said: BklynBabe said: ....that is mad deep! nothing like a song querying your man if he's cheating on you to honor the death of thousands!!
when I pass on please play one of those highly appropriate Beyonce songs like....Bootylicious, or better yet, Survivor!
[Edited 2/3/10 14:06pm] Just don't play To The Left. That's gonna be MY funeral soundtrack! it's all yours!
and if I get married I'm totally playing the ever romantic Singles Ladies, cuz if you like it then you should put a ring on it. Just exudes love! And maybe some Freakum Dress too. [Edited 2/3/10 15:56pm] | |
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Harlepolis said: missmad said: fragile is such an appropriate record for that.. she could have sang her own song but it had to be appropriate, a little sensitivity to the people around you and the issue wouldn't have hurt. u can take a song rework it to the max and make it fit that situation but she didn't she just added "emotion' the word haiti and boom it is appropriate- it takes more than that. Thank you! I guess basic decorum is a lil' hard to comprehend for some folks Sad, must be. Like when she sang cray in love on/near (not sure) a former president's tomb dressed in short stuff that she wears when she sings that record | |
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bettybop said: You all are such a tough crowd!! You need to give credit where credit is DUE! Beyonce always gives legendary tributes, totally forgetting herself! I remember when she was Destiny's Child and she and the two back up singers sang "Say My Name" in honor of the victims of 9/11 for tribute show! It was such a powerful and thoughtful performance, perfectly crafted for the event. The names of the victims scrolled down on a screen as they sang "Say my name, say my name!" So there! Beyonce has a long history of giving proper tributes and not cross-promotion--you all need to recognize!
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trueiopian said: bettybop said: You all are such a tough crowd!! You need to give credit where credit is DUE! Beyonce always gives legendary tributes, totally forgetting herself! I remember when she was Destiny's Child and she and the two back up singers sang "Say My Name" in honor of the victims of 9/11 for tribute show! It was such a powerful and thoughtful performance, perfectly crafted for the event. The names of the victims scrolled down on a screen as they sang "Say my name, say my name!" So there! Beyonce has a long history of giving proper tributes and not cross-promotion--you all need to recognize!
Did they really? Messed up, isn't it? "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: trueiopian said: Did they really? Messed up, isn't it? Yes and yes. I liked Destiny's Child at the time and sat there like, WTH?? I was being sarcastic in my post--I'm not shocked by Beyonce's cluelessness when called to give to situations bigger than herself. [Edited 2/3/10 22:51pm] "Be glad for what you had baby, what you've got..." | |
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bettybop said: meow85 said: Messed up, isn't it? Yes and yes. I liked Destiny's Child at the time and sat there like, WTH?? I was being sarcastic in my post--I'm not shocked by Beyonce's cluelessness when called to give to situations bigger than herself. [Edited 2/3/10 22:51pm] I liked your sarcasm
The sad part is she has the voice to sing uplifting songs, or to sing something like Amazing Grace or something positive, but she stays with these lame ballads and coochie pop. She refuses to expand her repertoire  It would also be nice if someone around her would say "hey, that song, that wig, that dance....not appropriate for this situation" Dang, even jay wrote a brand new rap just for Haiti because he knew he could not come out there singing Run This Town. He gets it and she doesn't?  | |
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BklynBabe said: bettybop said: Yes and yes. I liked Destiny's Child at the time and sat there like, WTH?? I was being sarcastic in my post--I'm not shocked by Beyonce's cluelessness when called to give to situations bigger than herself. [Edited 2/3/10 22:51pm] I liked your sarcasm
The sad part is she has the voice to sing uplifting songs, or to sing something like Amazing Grace or something positive, but she stays with these lame ballads and coochie pop. She refuses to expand her repertoire It would also be nice if someone around her would say "hey, that song, that wig, that dance....not appropriate for this situation" Dang, even jay wrote a brand new rap just for Haiti because he knew he could not come out there singing Run This Town. He gets it and she doesn't? and he doesn't tell her/ or maybe she does not want 2 listen. if he didn't tell her that is bad..married 2 her and not tell her..what the hell? if she did't listen just as bad. | |
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BklynBabe said: bettybop said: Yes and yes. I liked Destiny's Child at the time and sat there like, WTH?? I was being sarcastic in my post--I'm not shocked by Beyonce's cluelessness when called to give to situations bigger than herself. [Edited 2/3/10 22:51pm] I liked your sarcasm
The sad part is she has the voice to sing uplifting songs, or to sing something like Amazing Grace or something positive, but she stays with these lame ballads and coochie pop. She refuses to expand her repertoire It would also be nice if someone around her would say "hey, that song, that wig, that dance....not appropriate for this situation" Dang, even jay wrote a brand new rap just for Haiti because he knew he could not come out there singing Run This Town. He gets it and she doesn't? Seriously guys, for all you know she might have been asked to sing "Halo". | |
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they might have.....what else were they going to ask her to sing? | |
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BklynBabe said: they might have.....what else were they going to ask her to sing?
Well, the way I see it, they had two choices. They could have asked her to sing "Survivor" or "Halo". Survivor, would have been REALLY inapropriate...So, she stuck with "Halo". As for Jay-Z telling her that singing "Halo", might not be a great move, I don't think that it was his place to say anything...husband or not. This was her choice to say, yes or no, she is a big girl... "Love is like peeing in your pants, everyone sees it but only you feel its warmth" | |
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I love Chelsea | |
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LMAO @ "that's what you do when your weave is on fire." DAMN! | |
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take a break, bitch ! | |
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I thought Beyonce's tribute to Haiti was beautiful, respectful and fitting. Hungry? Just look in the mirror and get fed up. | |
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