Please please please look at my poem called Somalia on my page, im a young poet just trying to get an audience.Please and thank you. please like this comment aswell to make it top rated please .please once more ,its my dream to be on something like def poetry jam
I am in love with her and her intelligence you can tell she meant every word and the way it comes out of her mouth OMG,I could never get up and do that even though I write everyday she gives me hope ...one day one day...
My interpretation is that the man in the penthouse is not God, but a representative of the rich who have just as much power in a capitalist state. He is not phased by those suffering below, reflecting the increasing gap between rich and poor, and ultimate inequity. She sees no reason in trying to love, but rather in helping those in a similar position, sending a warning to those above, that if they don't begin to implement change, she, and the others, will 'come up', demanding it, or else.
@v4mped that's an excellent interpretation. thing is, I don't think people understood many of her messages for a very long time. it's a shame many people will not get to know Ani.
i feel really slow because i honestly cant grasp what she's talking about..i love her flow and the rhythm was impeccable but without stupid replies could someone honestly explain this poem to me..
@Xxladyem14xX i could be wrong but this is how i interpret the poem. she speaks on a man in the penthouse who is God and he's watching the pathetic people of the world. she's had several negative experiences with men and God isn't helping her, just watching. she hasnt been satisfied and shes become used to her circumstances but if God doesn't make things better she's "coming up" which to me means shes committing suicide or she's going to make some demands.. thats what i got from the poem
Oh man, the last stanza <3 And out of curiosity, does anyone think this might not just be a literal sense but an extended metaphor for the way her mind works? The notes being thoughts and the change sent down by god ideas?
It doesn't even matter what she's saying (I mean what she's saying is beautiful too) but her voice and her passion without being loud or overbearing...oh my god.
Awesomeness! Her flow is killing me. All her poems are brilliant but this is one of my faves! Finally I get to see it live. She never did that one when I saw her. Many thanks ;)
@BadFluffy "You're most welcome. Glad to see that there are plenty of us still out there that not only get it, but give a damn in the process. ;) Peace!
@SqueakyQueen - You are most welcome. I saw this when it originally aired, and was taken aback by not just the words but the flow. Admittedly I wasn't really into her music before I saw this, mainly because I had not heard it. After this though, I think I pretty much own every CD that she has ever put out, and some bootleg live stuff that is amazing. I've always wanted to see her live, just working too much for the past 5 years. Ugh. I need a break! Again, glad you enjoyed it!
@Bollemedrosiner : It WAS from the Def Poetry Jam on HBO, which as far as I know (I don't watch all that much Idiot Box here lately) is not on any longer. Damn shame that.
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Please please please look at my poem called Somalia on my page, im a young poet just trying to get an audience.Please and thank you. please like this comment aswell to make it top rated please .please once more ,its my dream to be on something like def poetry jam
GidimFiasco 3 hours ago
I am in love with her and her intelligence you can tell she meant every word and the way it comes out of her mouth OMG,I could never get up and do that even though I write everyday she gives me hope ...one day one day...
mochalatte26ful 3 weeks ago
Sick reads [:
Dakukobura 3 weeks ago
Beautiful woman, melts me every time I listen to her speak
RunninAD 1 month ago
I hear your words. truth hurts at times
earthpilgrim0 1 month ago
She looks a bit stoned.I'd be even more impressed by her flowing if it turned out she was stoned.
NoNeedForAGoodName 2 months ago
My interpretation is that the man in the penthouse is not God, but a representative of the rich who have just as much power in a capitalist state. He is not phased by those suffering below, reflecting the increasing gap between rich and poor, and ultimate inequity. She sees no reason in trying to love, but rather in helping those in a similar position, sending a warning to those above, that if they don't begin to implement change, she, and the others, will 'come up', demanding it, or else.
v4mped 2 months ago
@v4mped that's an excellent interpretation. thing is, I don't think people understood many of her messages for a very long time. it's a shame many people will not get to know Ani.
ProfessionalWidow83 1 month ago
i feel really slow because i honestly cant grasp what she's talking about..i love her flow and the rhythm was impeccable but without stupid replies could someone honestly explain this poem to me..
Xxladyem14xX 2 months ago
@Xxladyem14xX i could be wrong but this is how i interpret the poem. she speaks on a man in the penthouse who is God and he's watching the pathetic people of the world. she's had several negative experiences with men and God isn't helping her, just watching. she hasnt been satisfied and shes become used to her circumstances but if God doesn't make things better she's "coming up" which to me means shes committing suicide or she's going to make some demands.. thats what i got from the poem
OverXposedKC91 2 months ago
Oh man, the last stanza <3 And out of curiosity, does anyone think this might not just be a literal sense but an extended metaphor for the way her mind works? The notes being thoughts and the change sent down by god ideas?
RunninAD 2 months ago
wow....
Gorillagal247 3 months ago
she speaks aloud what a lot of us are thinking...this creative genius has guts.
SkyHigh87 4 months ago
@SkyHigh87 how do you interpret this poem?
OverXposedKC91 2 months ago
wow!! wowiwowow
papaduke12 7 months ago
I LOVE THIS POEM
smileyharmon 9 months ago
Love the last line.
AmberMSmith2010 9 months ago
Bella faccia italiana ha lei.
SylvanaForrester 10 months ago
My hero.
HybridFalcon 11 months ago
ARG WHY IS SHE SO GOOD?!
Love her.
Fabulous, amazing, incredible.
Just beautiful.
erasemeaway 1 year ago
It doesn't even matter what she's saying (I mean what she's saying is beautiful too) but her voice and her passion without being loud or overbearing...oh my god.
briannejoy92 1 year ago 4
Ani DiFranco is my hero. I hope that someday I can flow like her. What an amazing woman. Thank you so much for posting this!!
HippyFever 1 year ago 13
@HippyFever You're most welcome, as all all of you who dug on this. Peace!
yeahrightbiteme 1 year ago
I wish I could down load dis!!
badgurl071395 1 year ago
never seen a swag like that. Damn!!
mmantech 1 year ago 3
Awesomeness! Her flow is killing me. All her poems are brilliant but this is one of my faves! Finally I get to see it live. She never did that one when I saw her. Many thanks ;)
BadFluffy 1 year ago 9
@BadFluffy "You're most welcome. Glad to see that there are plenty of us still out there that not only get it, but give a damn in the process. ;) Peace!
yeahrightbiteme 1 year ago 2
Reference to Prufrock... this lady is amazing :)
melissastrawbridge 1 year ago
<3 I absolutely love this woman. Thank you for posting, this is beautiful. :)
SqueakyQueen 1 year ago 3
@SqueakyQueen - You are most welcome. I saw this when it originally aired, and was taken aback by not just the words but the flow. Admittedly I wasn't really into her music before I saw this, mainly because I had not heard it. After this though, I think I pretty much own every CD that she has ever put out, and some bootleg live stuff that is amazing. I've always wanted to see her live, just working too much for the past 5 years. Ugh. I need a break! Again, glad you enjoyed it!
yeahrightbiteme 1 year ago 3
<3 I absolutely love this woman. Thank you for posting, this is beautiful. :)
SqueakyQueen 1 year ago
Word! <3
23HappyApples 1 year ago
@23HappyApples: Straight up! :)
yeahrightbiteme 1 year ago
"The weak hearted are strong willed....I lower my eyes wishing I could cry more and care less..."
AAhhhh...
womby28 2 years ago 3
What TV show is this from?
Bollemedrosiner 2 years ago
@Bollemedrosiner : It WAS from the Def Poetry Jam on HBO, which as far as I know (I don't watch all that much Idiot Box here lately) is not on any longer. Damn shame that.
yeahrightbiteme 1 year ago
i finally understand this poem
its DEEPER THAN DEEP!!!!
afrikahnoir 2 years ago
she's so beautiful....
supaglu 3 years ago 17
I've seen many many spoken word poems being performed. And I can honestly say that this, is one of the best.
LuckyStrikeDEAD 3 years ago 8
Dude...he could have at least pronounced her name right...but lol that's not your fault, and thanks for the video. Love this one.
quiksilver1382 3 years ago
i say her name the same way he does, its just the accent
supaglu 3 years ago 5
thank you for posting
lisadm 3 years ago 19
Welcome.
yeahrightbiteme 2 years ago