This moment is very bittersweet for me. My first blog as a senior, and last first blog as an MSA student. Agh! For my first post, I would like to review a verse a few verses of Brown Skin Girl by Beyonc\u00e9 Knowles featuring Blue Ivy, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, and Saint Jhn.\u00a0 The first two I am reviewing says:<\/p>\n
Tonight I might fall in love, dependin\u2019 on how you hold me<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n I\u2019m glad that I\u2019m calmin\u2019 down, can\u2019t let no one come control me<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Keep dancin\u2019 and call it love, she fightin\u2019 but fallin\u2019 slowly <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n If ever you are in doubt, remember what mama told me<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n This verse sounds like something that should be in an inspirational book for teenage girls. The lines, \u201ccan\u2019t let no one come control me\u201d, \u201cshe fightin\u2019 but fallin\u2019 slowly\u201d, and \u201cremember what mama told me\u201d gives me those vibes.<\/p>\n Brown skin girl, ya skin just like pearls<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Your back against the world<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n I never trade you for anybody else, say <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Brown skin girl, ya skin just like pearls <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n The best think inna di world<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n I never trade you for anybody else, say <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n This verse gives me a young mother talking to her five or seven-year-old daughter, boosting her confidence. I think these lines are the most impactful because of the context. Also, although I do believe it could account for EVERY black female on this Earth, it just feels more-so targeted towards the younger (ages four to about ten) little girls. I am a firm believer in starting early, in regards to telling a child just how perfect they are. Comparing melanin skin to pearls is brilliant. I think it is most important to say, \u201cyour back against the world\u201d. I would even go as far as to say your back against the world because the world can and will turn its\u2019 back on you.<\/p>\n Here is the next part:<\/p>\n –<\/p>\n Have you looked in the mirror lately?<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Wish you could trade eyes with me<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n There\u2019s complexities in complexion<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n But your skin, it glow like diamonds <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Dig me like the earth, you be giving birth<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Took everything in life, baby, know your worth<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n I love everything about you, from your nappy curls <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n To every single curve, your body natural <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Same skin that was broken be the same skin takin\u2019 over<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n Most thinks out of focus, view <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n But when you\u2019re in the room, they notice you<\/u><\/em><\/p>\n \u2018Cause you\u2019re beautiful <\/u><\/em><\/p>\n I feel like these lines are targeted more towards the adult of the female AA race. I think this just based off of her saying \u201cyou be giving birth\u201d. I also think it has an undertone about post-partum depression because she says, \u201cknow your worth\u201d. I enjoyed that she referenced the stereotypes and somewhat facts of the naps and curves. I do also believe that she sort of referenced herself when she said \u201csame skin takin\u2019 over\u201d because she is Queen Bey, you know? I am glad she said that being noticed is because of the beauty and not for obvious other reasons.<\/p>\n The last line I would like to review is:<\/p>\n \u201cYOUR SKIN IS NOT ONLY DARK; IT SHINES AND IT TELLS YOUR STORY.\u201d<\/p>\n This is the most important line for EVERY BLACK PERSON. I think it makes a statement since it is at the end.<\/p>\n Overall, the message of the song is amazing. I do thoroughly enjoy that it has an African tone in the words. The song is great. 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