I started a while back when I heard her song 'Smile' on IHearRadio. Since, I hadn't heard from her, but on my discovery of Spotify, I was able to search for more on her albums and songs.
After a few songs, I greatly appreciate her art. She calls out the problems in society, mostly for women I will admit. But I like. Today, I will be sharing some of the songs that I thought were very true and apply greatly to people today.
The first song is: Everyone's At It
Here are some lyrics that stood out to me:
Why can't we all,
All just be honest,
Admit to ourselves,
That everyone's on it.
From grown politicians,
To young adolescents,
Prescribing themselves,
Anti-depressants.
How can we start to tackle the problem,
If you don't put your hands up,
And admit that you're on them.
The kids are in danger,
They're all getting habits,
Because from what I can see,
Everyone's at it.
Everyone's at it.
Everyone's at it.
Everyone's at it.
So your daughter's depressed,
We'll get her straight on the Prozac.
But little do you know,
She already takes crack.
Here, I believe she is taking a more literal form, that everyone is taking crack, being high, and abusing the medicine they are given. I like the way that she includes that there are Politicians and then the young adolescence. Because it is very true. And once some of the teens think its okay, they start on it too because 'everyone's at it'. She also addressed the problem of abuse and depression. Subtle, but very much present. I feel it really brings awareness to the drug abuse problem.
Second Song Is: The Fear
I cannot post the Lyrics because its the whole song I really love, so you can see them HERE.
I really like this song because it rings truth about the media and how people began to view themselves based on Media's standards. She shows that materialism seems to be the main objective of people in this world, and that people will even go to extreme methods to get attention and fame. And this was back in 2009, before some of our big media scandals. She mentions how people are willing to change their entire being to fit how others want them to be, that they've practically become plastic. She refers to this wave of media rule and ideals as 'The Fear'.
Third Songs Is: Hard Out Here
These Lyrics Stood Out To Me:
If you're not a size six
And you're not good looking
Well, you better be rich
Or be real good at cooking
You should probably lose some weight
'Cause we can't see your bones
You should probably fix your face
Or you'll end up on your own
Don't you want to have somebody who objectifies you?
Have you thought about your butt,
Who's gonna tear it in two?
We've never had it so good, uh huh
We're out of the woods
And if you can't detect the sarcasm
You've misunderstood
I think this really speaks out to women, because we have all had a case of these moments. Talking about not being a size six brings up social ideals that all women must look the same or be a certain size to be considered 'beautiful'. And when she says that you better be rich or good at cooking, she throws another stone at social norms that that's all a woman might be good for, not personality but materials, status, or gender norms. She mentions objectification, and that is a real threat to woman these days. Only being viewed as objects for the most part, and while not as badly as we may have been treated a hundred years ago, its still similar, a new way of objectification.