3.11.2012

Jennifer Hudson and Orianthi's relationship advice: Look like a woman, act like an asshole.



Think Like A Man - Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo ft. Rick Ross 
and 
Think like a Man - Orianthi
In honor of National Women’s History Month, I’ve picked out two songs I think will inspire females everywhere to be better women. How? By being more like men of course!
When singing about being more like a man, make sure to look as stereotypically feminine as possible. 
Guys, I mean, Ladies. Here’s the big secret to having a relationship with a man:
You gotta act like a woman
And think like a a man
ITS SO OBVIOUS RIGHT? You’re probably kicking yourself in the vagina for not having thought of it before now.

Why you call me your dream bed
And foolish me, I believe that
You said every king needs his queen, babe
That's why you needed me, baby
Right in between lost and love
You go and mess things up
Now there's no we babe
There's just you and there's me, baby
As far as sweet talkin‘ goes, calling a lady your “dream bed” isn’t exactly romantic. But there are worse pickup lines. Apparently there’s a place between the spot where you get lost finding love and then you find love, but that limbo is where things get messed. 
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There was us, there was trust
There was happen and change, I know
Silly you, silly me, silly us, what a waste


Because if a relationship doesn’t actually work out, it was an entire waste of time. There was nothing learned, nothing gained. And you get your heart broken.


But apparently you can prevent that. 

But in love, love, love
You gotta act like a woman and think like a man
But in love, love, love
You gotta act like a woman and think like a man

Yes, thinking like a man will solve all your relationships woes. This may be a little confusing, but it’s really rather simple. Instead of using “woman logic,” apply “man logic” to certain situations. Example: 




So different but the same,
Boy you taught me everything
Yeah, you showed me how you think,
You're the only one to blame
It's such a shame,
Yeah you lost the game, but you taught me how to play

Ever notice how women are defined by being everything a man is not? The only thing in common it seems is how both turn into assholes when they try to make a commitment to each other. But hey, the relationship wasn’t a colossal waste of time because now she knows how to think like a man and therefore will never be played again by a man. 
B-TEE-DUBS, it was all his fault.

So that was about an “adult” relationshit. Here’s a teenage one.


Orianthi would like you to remember she plays guitar as good as the boys.

Must be you if the phone don't ring
Here I am obsessing
He loves me, yeah, he loves me not
I tell myself I should just learn to shut up
No, I need to be like you

Really, she should just shut up because all that negative thinking certainly doesn’t help her. Acting more like the asshole she likes will totally help her get over her feelings of inadequacy, or whatever self-esteem issues she’s having about this guy. Obvi.


Ignore my emotions, emotions are dumb
Surfing the channels till my senses are numb
Shorten my attention span,
I should think like a man
Stick my foot in my mouth and just run away
Turn off my cell, I ain't got nothing to say
Disappear and not give a damn
I should think like a man
I should think like a man
Emotions are so dumb, she can’t even give you words to tell you how dumb they are. They’re just too dumb. So dumb, she’s going to ignore them until she feels stupid enough to run away from everything instead of confronting her problems.

Truth.


And apparently men don’t give a damn about anything. That’s why they never have friendships, or call their parents, or get married to women they love and have children they take care of. But perhaps she really means “boy” instead of “man.”


Oblivious, it must be nice
Nothing spoils your appetite
You’re checking out every blonde in sight
You’re telling me that it's just all in my mind
Yeah I want to be like you
If she wants to be “oblivious” and hit on blondes, she can. Not sure what’s stopping her, besides her need to whine and complain about how he’s not paying enough attention to her.
I could save myself so much trouble
I could save myself this heartache
But it's the best advice I know I'll never ever take
So she can see that this is a problematic situation. And she knows the solution. 
BUT SHE’S NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT LOL what a stupid betch 



Yea I got to, I need to, I want to be like you
Inform me if I’m wrong, but aren’t the people you admire the ones you want to be like? Not the ones who cause you pain? 
Listen women (particularly the ladies writing these songs), don’t assume thinking like a man will make your relationships any better. Then it will be two men in a relationship. And unless you're both gay men, that’s just a friendship. With benefits. 


3.02.2012

Katy Perry deals with divorce through music and blue hair.


“Part Of Me” - Katy Perry 
This is a break up song to rival all break up songs. Why? Because for once it’s not a pop song about Romeo and Juliet breaking up. It’s about two adults ending a marriage. 
Lyric videos are so hot right now.

Days like this I want to drive away
Pack my bags and watch your shadow fade
You chewed me up and spit me out
Like I was poison in your mouth
You took my light, you drained me down
But that was then and this is now
Now look at me
Katy is a classy lady. And she certainly sets the example. Do you see her boohoo-ing or acting a hot mess in public after her divorce? No. Probably because she’s, you know, an adult. 


So instead of driving away, she performs at the Grammys (don’t we all wish we could have that option?).
Bombshell blue at the Grammys.

This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
Throw your sticks and your stones, throw your bombs and your blows
But you’re not gonna break my soul
This is the part of me
That you’re never gonna ever take away from me, no
Guesses as to which “part” she is referring to:
  1. “Her heart!” say the romantics.
  1. “Her faith!” say the religious.
  1. “Her money...” say the RustyRockets’ fans.
Nay, says I.

She may look a little like a Power Ranger, but I wouldn't mess with her.

In the aftermath of divorce, what’s she got left that’s hers alone, after sharing everything with someone else? Music. Also: Talent. A career in something she loves. A kickass song.
I just wanna throw my phone away
Find out who is really there for me
You ripped me off your love was cheap
Was always tearing at the seams
I fell deep, you let me down
But that was then and this is now
Now look at me
Designer label love is hard to come by for international pop stars. But then again, this isn’t 1800s England,. Jane Austen didn’t have a smartphone (but imagine if she did?).
Throwing he phone away must be hard for someone who tweets as often as Katy does. Good thing she knows technology is one of her enemies in trying to get over her ex
Off-brand love just doesn’t cut it for Katy.
Now look at me I’m sparkling
A firework, a dancing flame
You won't ever put me out again
I’m glowin’ oh whoa
Self-referential in your own song? Approved.
This part was put in special for soon-to-be-ex-husband Russel Brand. 
So you can keep the diamond ring
It don't mean nothing anyway
Here’s the original, written for ex-bf Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes.
You can keep the dog for me
I never liked him anyway
Clearly she has grown up over the years if she’s exchanging a dog for a ring.

Don't worry. There's a book for that.

In fact you can keep everything yeah, yeah
Except for me
Kudos to Katy Perry for being progressive with this song. Divorce is still not an easy subject to talk about, especially within a song. He may get fido, but he doesn't get her work. Being an individual that has something they care about besides another person, however cliche that sounds, could actually be the thing that helps you get your life together after a breakup.

It’s also just a nice change from other negative breakup songs out there. Like the one involving a Louisville slugger
Here’s an excellent article written to empathize with ex-Cali gov Schwarzenegger’s wife Maria Shriver that talks about 10 other songs discussing divorce/separation.