She's right about honesty, I've always tried to be honest in relationships but the problem is finding someone equally honest, so I get burned so easily, I'm gullible I guess.
promiscuity isn't good. even if you are an "ethical slut" ,condoms aren't foolproof. i haven't slept with anyone and i definitely wouldn't want a man or a woman who has slept with a lot of people.
I love this song. Humans are hard-wired, to this day to 'sample' possible mates, it's ideology and whatnot that forbids what biology needs us to do in order to produce strong offspring. Males and females do this n different ways, but the societal norms archaic as they are still expect women to just take what wants them, not to seek out their own preferences in lovers/mates.
@decorumgun421 You make a good point, but having sex with someone of the same sex is not going to produce offspring. If you want to talk about what is natural, I'm not so sure that is.
@decorumgun421 Also, if the whole point is about reproduction then isn't it more natural to only have sex with someone that you intend to produce offspring with? As in your spouse? Just like animals only mate in order to reproduce.
@idkmybffjv If you can't find it on an album, you can rip it off of you tube. There is some sort of program that you can use. Don't know the name of it, but it exists. I understand your frustration. There are things on you tube that you will never hear on an album.
I mean Ive always known that she is good, very, very good; but this shows her as a true genius song-writer and guitar player. She really is a genius and I think will be remembered as one of the if not THE signifigant artist of her time. And certainly female artist of her time.
"nature always gets her way" - ain't no "nature" per se, everything is in competition -- humans have a strong sex drive & imperfect pair-bonding, & folks always see if they can do better - this is cool, except that microbes like to be promiscuous too, & go along for the ride -- & random pregnancies along the way become unplanned, often-unwanted babies, that can be neglected. Plus the water table is full of birth-control hormones - promiscuity can have negative consequences - all fun for Ani tho
@SupernalOne It's called safe sex. It's called condoms. Ani is pro-safe sex. If you are responsible and promiscuous no one is at risk for unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.
sure, no question, I like Ani, just being difficult -- but then, thinking about it, I take it you are straight, since gay women having sex have nothing to put a condom on :)
Or, just to play devil's advocate, unplanned pregnancies do occur every so often - and it's easier for a mother to raise a child when there's a committed male in the picture, not several casual lovers - though that premise can be criticized too - oh, heck: PEACE!
As someone who has finally come to terms with their own feelings on polymory and how my sexuality can fit into that this song moves me nearly to tears. This song tells it like it is.
How does anyone even have the right to criticize Ani? She's doing what she loves, living the way she wants, and speaking out for the things that need to be changed. How many of you can say that?
@bellona6356 everyone has the right to criticize someone's work, idiot. it doesn't matter about the person or how hard they try. If I don't like something, that's my fucking opinion. Free speech. As it stands, I quite like this, but if I didn't, I wasn't going to fucking lie just because she's "hard working"
@DarkLuffay Of course everyone has the right to criticize the work of others. My point was that directly attacting Ani Defranco in my opinion ridiculous because of her motivation to change the world for the good through music. I dont give a shit if you dont like her songs but directly attacking a woman, who unlike britney spears, beyonce etc isnt here for the fame and glory obviously doesnt know a thing about her other then she wrote a song about "promiscuity". Got it asshole?
@bellona6356 You didn't say that in your original post. I don't know anything about directly attacking Ani. I think maybe you're reading too much into someone just saying they "don't like Ani". Who the hell is attacking her personally?
Also, that's a stereotypical thing to say that those other artists (brtiney, beyonce) are only in it JUST for the fame. Who are you to judge and say that they don't have something to give?
@DarkLuffay I wrote that post 9 months ago and yes then it was in response to people directly badmouthing her. And you may feel thats stereotypical to say that about britney and beyonce but maybe its because those artists themselves are pretty stereotypical in every respect. Sorry but no matter how pretty beyonces voice is i've never heard a song by her or britney with any real depth or meaning. Im sure there are people out there that can relate to her but I dont see the attraction.
@bellona6356 Oh and maybe im wrong on this but if you need another people to write your material and voice enhancers to make your voice more appealing then by definition youre not an artist. Thats where the difference lies between ani defranco and some, not all, mainstream artists.
she's a good guitar player.. but this song.. takes my insides, rips them out, sets them on fire, and stomps them out with poopy shoes kinda like a joni mitchell. just my feelings..
only DiFranco fans can enjoy what Ani puts out....PLUS you need to listen to all of her albums in order to enjoy her music. Then too, alternative seeking musicians will enjoy her stuff as well
i really like what she says about honesty: "honesty is the hardest part. honesty is the highest art. and honestly i just started, and eureka - i'm less broken hearted!" that's brilliant.
Ha - this was always what I tried to tell the more conservative folks around me - how can I commit to anyone or anything unless of "tried out" multiple people and situations? You gotta test drive some cars before you choose your ride. Then when you find the right one, you know it for sure.
@AdsuMudi i have a silly dream too that one day someone will assassinate all of the ani difranco fans.... sigh* until then living in hell with her shitty music
@donnerbrandpear Ok, I'll fold on the spoiled part but raise you on self-centered and call you on hypocritical. She professes to be of the tolerant crowd, but I don't see tolerance for any point of view but hers. (That's a starter)
I love Ani, but most people who have the luxury of living the artist lifestyle long enough to be successful or at least continue living it long after they realize they wont be, are people who grew up in families were finances were not a problem and the parents were supportive or at the very least emotionally uninvolved. Maslow said it best, "Its easier to make sacrifices when you’re never faced chronic deprivation.There are few martyrs from the ranks of those who have to struggle for existence."
But what you say could apply to any artist........are you suggesting that you dislike all art just because you have to have certain privileges to even be an artist? You have to have privileges to be a doctor too....does that mean you don't get an operation if you need one? I don't see how the usefulness of the music can be judged based on the relative privilege of the artist.
@fluxfreq But what you say could apply to any artist........are you suggesting that you dislike all art just because you have to have certain privileges to even be an artist? You have to have privileges to be a doctor too....does that mean you don't get an operation if you need one? I don't see how the usefulness of the music can be judged based on the relative privilege of the artist.
@fluxfreq Besides....do we even know what the lives of any of these artists were really like? Frida Kahlo came from the upper class, but she lived her life in unbearable pain.
@munich64 My observation bears no weight on my appreciation for art or the medical establishment. My statement was merely to point out the irony of the privileged to cast aside their status and resources in pursuit of the meaning and purpose derived through suffering on the most basic levels. That is not to say the wealthy do not experience suffering, most certainly everyone does. However, the problems of the upper class are usually mitigated by their access to resources.
@fluxfreq What's so "ironic" about that? I just don't see why you've chosen to point this out about Ani and not about almost every other famous person in the world. So she was middle class...big deal. So was MLK and Walden Bello and Vandana Shiva and on and on. Your deeply illuminating sense of irony loses its appeal as soon as we stop obsessing about biographical mythologies and instead listen to what the music has to say.
@munich64 Firstly, Ani was not middle class. She was upper middle class and there is a big difference. About a 50,000 dollar difference for a 1 income home, at least. It is ironic because instead of making use of the resources at her disposal, she chose a life of unnecessary hardship and still she achieved success and made a name for herself. It is a luxury to be able to turn away from privilege. Still, when times get tough, this person will always have a safety net of resources.
@munich64 To people who come from a life of poverty and struggle that is a slap in the face. It is easier to chose life of hardship than to have one thrust upon you. Struggle by choice does not truly touch the experience of struggle that is imposed by circumstance. MLK falls in that latter in that his struggle was against the racial oppression he had to endure everyday. Yes, he was in a better position than most to fight it, but it was his.
@munich64 As I have said before, I am a big fan of Ani. I am not a big fan of her deluded struggle against world. I am with her as a woman, but we part ways when she begins to speak of economic hardship.
@munich64 I would like to add the Ani's parents are both MIT graduates, and regardless of her success, probably has a nice little inheritance waiting for herself.
Okay fine...YOU ARE RIGHT...I do "emulate" Ani . I spend all of my waking hours trying to be just as she is. I even tried to eat the BEEV once...(unfortunately I found it wasn't to my liking) You know what they say...It's the little things that count...and I do the best I can! BUT FOR REAL - WORDS OF ADVICE: Spend a little more time loving...less time judging.
Don't pretend that you know someone based on a YouTube comment...EH?
I knew it! You can admit such things, it's good for you.
But I'm hurt - you're taking this way to seriously. Come on, we're just having a bit of fun aren't we? You started out that way and now you're into this "BUT FOR REAL" stuff. Lighten up a bit, eh?
I don't know, I thought it was pretty clever...maybe not the best song she ever did (I think her best is very good, hard to top, so there's my "honesty" disclaimer) but the song did what it should have, or what she wanted it to do...take a very loaded word, "promiscuity" and deloaded it and reloaded it! From a poetic perspective, that's what poets do and it is not as easy as it looks (or sounds) Fun song and interesting take given our current politi-cizing of gender and sexual issues...
whatever. not cool. she's self absorbed and addicted to shocking people. narcissistic? yea, i think so. there's a whole mythology surrounding her that i've never bought or felt like tolerating. much like a self centered four year old who likes being the center of attention. "i always want new material FOR ME." "i'm inspired by MY WORK."
True, many artists are like that as are many non-artists. It's too bad they are the prophets of our society. Heck, look at Wall Street. I don't personally aspire to that.
I'm just sayin - people seem to idolize her and look up to her. If everyone were to emulate Ani as she preaches and portrays herself, it wouldn't be a very nice place.
Why the fuck are you posting on her music videos then if you don't want to buy into her?
I get inspired by myself, so does a lot of people. We also get inspired by other people.
And if you think about it, she doesn't have that many people to go on being inspired by especially in this day and age with lady gaga and britney spears.
I totally agree about Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. Ani is worlds above all that. But I still don't aspire to be like her personally. Again, addicted to shocking people, self absorbed. Empathetic? Not much, just cynical and critical. What good has she done the world? She's one of the people she criticizes in her music really.
So why post on her music video? Because that's what this forum is all about. And this song? Stupid really. Useless. My opinion.
Personally, if she is cynical and critical in her songs it's better than singing about a disco stick. And you don't know her personally so how do you know she is that way? Because you've read interviews and watched them and watched videos of her talking on her? It's so easy to crop and edit and to say certain things and to give yourself a certain image. Like Marilyn Manson or Eminem. There's nothing is useless abut this song if you truly listen to the lyrics.
@MeghanLourific Well, you have a low bar to reach then. I don't mind cynical if its mature and well informed. Hers is just pop culture informed. You are correct, I don't know her personally, but what I do know of her from her lyrics, interviews and concerts isn't to my liking. I'd be shocked if she rises above even that. As for the lyrics, I've not only listened to, but read her lyrics. They're pretty much useless and immature. She's like a 12 year old who can throw words together.
What good has Ani done in the world? Can I answer that with more questions? What good has JZ done? What good has Neil Diamond done? (I don't listen to either of them) But some people do...and find bliss in moments of there music. Bob Dylan, Louis Armstrong, Ani...they are artists. I have never heard them claim to be or want to be personal saviors. Take what you can get...LEAVE THE REST.
If you like her that much, go ahead and emulate her. Unfortunately, artists like her put their lyrics and opinions out there as if we need to follow them. In her case, she's nothing more than a selfish and hypocritical brat who made money at it. Never mind her rotten world view.
Who said anything about emulating her? I like some of her music...that doesn't mean I want to be her. For someone who seems to have a problem with Ani throwing her ideals around you sure do have a mighty large soap box. I THINK YOU ARE SILLY!
Awesome rare song! This woman is my idol, and this song is a very refreshing...in the new sort of way. I've always agreed w/these lyrics. It'd be hard for me to relate to a person that didn't.
I totally agree with the words + sentiment. Also, it's great to see her looking so happy! Ani D. most certainly deserves some personal happiness--and she seems to have found it. Go her! :)
THIS MEANS TO TEST YOURSELF! MARRY YOURSELF FIRST! YER STUCK WITH YOURSELF TILL THE END!
DeLpHoRtAl4KeEp 1 week ago
Awesome. Just... awesome. As always.
calmtides 1 month ago
Oooh what a clever song! Nah I'm just kidding this is terrible.
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bellona6356 1 month ago
She's right about honesty, I've always tried to be honest in relationships but the problem is finding someone equally honest, so I get burned so easily, I'm gullible I guess.
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DJSpinoza 1 month ago
Meh... I'd rather stick close to home than be Columbus and destroy Native American culture and spread disease and capitalize on suffering. *shrug*
I also think there's a HUGE difference between promiscuity and going through several committed relationships ("trying before buying").
lorelome 2 months ago
I think if anyone thinks that this song is actually about sleeping around with lots of people then you aren't listening!!! lol
MayweedMole 3 months ago 3
lol, shutup if you have something bad to say. She's an amazing musician. It's just a song, it's not like she's telling you to go be promiscuous.
Flutezmusic 3 months ago
promiscuity isn't good. even if you are an "ethical slut" ,condoms aren't foolproof. i haven't slept with anyone and i definitely wouldn't want a man or a woman who has slept with a lot of people.
cherubicnerd 5 months ago
...She talks like my English teacher. Which is really odd and kind of ironic, cuz she hs a poster of Ani in her classroom.
TheMoralAmbiguities 5 months ago
I love this song. Humans are hard-wired, to this day to 'sample' possible mates, it's ideology and whatnot that forbids what biology needs us to do in order to produce strong offspring. Males and females do this n different ways, but the societal norms archaic as they are still expect women to just take what wants them, not to seek out their own preferences in lovers/mates.
decorumgun421 5 months ago 6
@decorumgun421 marry me.
theyellowrose92 1 month ago
@decorumgun421 You make a good point, but having sex with someone of the same sex is not going to produce offspring. If you want to talk about what is natural, I'm not so sure that is.
babybluecebu 1 month ago
@decorumgun421 Also, if the whole point is about reproduction then isn't it more natural to only have sex with someone that you intend to produce offspring with? As in your spouse? Just like animals only mate in order to reproduce.
babybluecebu 1 month ago
What a wonderful guitarist.
doncaltx 6 months ago
wow - she is just so... amazing.
anagilmour 7 months ago
You can download Real Player for free and download web videos .Very cool feature!!! Great Song!
oakhurstclover 7 months ago
Excellent song! I hadn't heard this song before. It deals with a complex subject.
iankyoko 7 months ago
Is this on an album yet? Fuck, it's been like three years.
idkmybffjv 7 months ago
@idkmybffjv If you can't find it on an album, you can rip it off of you tube. There is some sort of program that you can use. Don't know the name of it, but it exists. I understand your frustration. There are things on you tube that you will never hear on an album.
lmobiousl 7 months ago
Confident, talented, expressive women won't always scare men into tearing them down with insults and slurs. Until then, Ani has us, and we have her.
AWonderVenus 9 months ago
I mean Ive always known that she is good, very, very good; but this shows her as a true genius song-writer and guitar player. She really is a genius and I think will be remembered as one of the if not THE signifigant artist of her time. And certainly female artist of her time.
marKism69 9 months ago
"nature always gets her way" - ain't no "nature" per se, everything is in competition -- humans have a strong sex drive & imperfect pair-bonding, & folks always see if they can do better - this is cool, except that microbes like to be promiscuous too, & go along for the ride -- & random pregnancies along the way become unplanned, often-unwanted babies, that can be neglected. Plus the water table is full of birth-control hormones - promiscuity can have negative consequences - all fun for Ani tho
SupernalOne 9 months ago
@SupernalOne It's called safe sex. It's called condoms. Ani is pro-safe sex. If you are responsible and promiscuous no one is at risk for unwanted pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases.
AWonderVenus 9 months ago 2
@AWonderVenus
sure, no question, I like Ani, just being difficult -- but then, thinking about it, I take it you are straight, since gay women having sex have nothing to put a condom on :)
Or, just to play devil's advocate, unplanned pregnancies do occur every so often - and it's easier for a mother to raise a child when there's a committed male in the picture, not several casual lovers - though that premise can be criticized too - oh, heck: PEACE!
SupernalOne 9 months ago
As someone who has finally come to terms with their own feelings on polymory and how my sexuality can fit into that this song moves me nearly to tears. This song tells it like it is.
ZoePardeeSinginstone 10 months ago 3
How does anyone even have the right to criticize Ani? She's doing what she loves, living the way she wants, and speaking out for the things that need to be changed. How many of you can say that?
bellona6356 10 months ago 14
@bellona6356
Well, and if you don't like her just don't listen. It's really that simple.
annpetasupporter 3 months ago
@bellona6356 everyone has the right to criticize someone's work, idiot. it doesn't matter about the person or how hard they try. If I don't like something, that's my fucking opinion. Free speech. As it stands, I quite like this, but if I didn't, I wasn't going to fucking lie just because she's "hard working"
DarkLuffay 1 month ago
@DarkLuffay Of course everyone has the right to criticize the work of others. My point was that directly attacting Ani Defranco in my opinion ridiculous because of her motivation to change the world for the good through music. I dont give a shit if you dont like her songs but directly attacking a woman, who unlike britney spears, beyonce etc isnt here for the fame and glory obviously doesnt know a thing about her other then she wrote a song about "promiscuity". Got it asshole?
bellona6356 1 month ago
@bellona6356 You didn't say that in your original post. I don't know anything about directly attacking Ani. I think maybe you're reading too much into someone just saying they "don't like Ani". Who the hell is attacking her personally?
Also, that's a stereotypical thing to say that those other artists (brtiney, beyonce) are only in it JUST for the fame. Who are you to judge and say that they don't have something to give?
DarkLuffay 1 month ago
@DarkLuffay I wrote that post 9 months ago and yes then it was in response to people directly badmouthing her. And you may feel thats stereotypical to say that about britney and beyonce but maybe its because those artists themselves are pretty stereotypical in every respect. Sorry but no matter how pretty beyonces voice is i've never heard a song by her or britney with any real depth or meaning. Im sure there are people out there that can relate to her but I dont see the attraction.
bellona6356 1 month ago
@bellona6356 Oh and maybe im wrong on this but if you need another people to write your material and voice enhancers to make your voice more appealing then by definition youre not an artist. Thats where the difference lies between ani defranco and some, not all, mainstream artists.
bellona6356 1 month ago
damn this is amazingly cheerful
Staplesz 11 months ago 3
I'm searching for a melody here...can't find it. Great rhythm, however.
Mandotwang 11 months ago
LOVEEEEEEEEE THISSSSSSSSSSS SONGGGGGGGGGGGG!
sanniirella 1 year ago
she's a good guitar player.. but this song.. takes my insides, rips them out, sets them on fire, and stomps them out with poopy shoes kinda like a joni mitchell. just my feelings..
LesseJayne 1 year ago
only DiFranco fans can enjoy what Ani puts out....PLUS you need to listen to all of her albums in order to enjoy her music. Then too, alternative seeking musicians will enjoy her stuff as well
imnotsure556 1 year ago
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this song is horrible
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jesus loves all people and will come soon!
bass109 1 year ago
Very wise message in this song, I ❤ Ani DiFranco.
yarafeld 1 year ago
Sweet style! I love this tune!
barrydickson1 1 year ago
i really like what she says about honesty: "honesty is the hardest part. honesty is the highest art. and honestly i just started, and eureka - i'm less broken hearted!" that's brilliant.
wahkeena 1 year ago
Her playing is sexy.
mikewtp 1 year ago
Stop and listen to the lyrics..ani is lyrics..she's brilliant.. if you don't like her voice or her sound, at least appreciate her lyrical genius.
stephborelmusic 1 year ago 3
Ha - this was always what I tried to tell the more conservative folks around me - how can I commit to anyone or anything unless of "tried out" multiple people and situations? You gotta test drive some cars before you choose your ride. Then when you find the right one, you know it for sure.
CloverDealman 1 year ago
@CloverDealman: Right on, man.
yarafeld 1 year ago
Loooove the jazziness in her voice... and yup, she can play her guitar... anybody else see a tad resemblance to Angelina Jolie??
StringnSonic 1 year ago
I love her angle in this song... so great. Will always love your work Ani xx
Jenchol 1 year ago
@AdsuMudi i have a silly dream too that one day someone will assassinate all of the ani difranco fans.... sigh* until then living in hell with her shitty music
nlisac09 1 year ago
she's incredible.
what a hero and how fucking TRUE.
I'm so sad i missed her the other night at the knitting factory :(
klickenpod 1 year ago 2
I'm so sad they booked her.
krister19 1 year ago
@krister19 er, fuck you? :)
klickenpod 1 year ago
@klickenpod no thanks I have a gf.
krister19 1 year ago
@klickenpod :] your nice
krister19 1 year ago
she rocks
usbluesg 1 year ago
@usbluesg and you suck! almost as much as this song
nlisac09 1 year ago
this song makes me happy
lavendarius 1 year ago 2
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ejlister 1 year ago
Nature got its way with this song..IT SUCKS!
krister19 1 year ago
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krister19 1 year ago
Ani is awesome.
panglossFall 1 year ago
Honesty is the hardest part
Honesty is the highest art
Honestly I myself just started...
iociolioro 2 years ago 2
saw ani difranco at Rothbury 09 and it was awesome but too bad there is not going to be a Rothbury 2010.......very depressing
KyJo164 2 years ago
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KyJo164 2 years ago
i love Difranco, shes jus so down to earth yet surreal,
Cannabinoidl 2 years ago
Some of us are Columbus? Rapists? I could swear she said "Magellan" when I saw her...
idkmybffjv 2 years ago 3
@donnerbrandpear Ok, I'll fold on the spoiled part but raise you on self-centered and call you on hypocritical. She professes to be of the tolerant crowd, but I don't see tolerance for any point of view but hers. (That's a starter)
I'm definitely intrigued by her.
poneyboy23 2 years ago
@donnerbrandpear From watching interviews.
poneyboy23 2 years ago
this songs rocks! thanks for posting!
taaitaai 2 years ago 2
How is she spoiled and rotten? She's a freaking activist and a poet.
Blackandwhite624 2 years ago 33
I agree.
Nostalgiahatesme 2 years ago
I love Ani, but most people who have the luxury of living the artist lifestyle long enough to be successful or at least continue living it long after they realize they wont be, are people who grew up in families were finances were not a problem and the parents were supportive or at the very least emotionally uninvolved. Maslow said it best, "Its easier to make sacrifices when you’re never faced chronic deprivation.There are few martyrs from the ranks of those who have to struggle for existence."
fluxfreq 1 year ago
But what you say could apply to any artist........are you suggesting that you dislike all art just because you have to have certain privileges to even be an artist? You have to have privileges to be a doctor too....does that mean you don't get an operation if you need one? I don't see how the usefulness of the music can be judged based on the relative privilege of the artist.
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@fluxfreq But what you say could apply to any artist........are you suggesting that you dislike all art just because you have to have certain privileges to even be an artist? You have to have privileges to be a doctor too....does that mean you don't get an operation if you need one? I don't see how the usefulness of the music can be judged based on the relative privilege of the artist.
munich64 1 year ago
@fluxfreq Besides....do we even know what the lives of any of these artists were really like? Frida Kahlo came from the upper class, but she lived her life in unbearable pain.
munich64 1 year ago 2
@munich64 My observation bears no weight on my appreciation for art or the medical establishment. My statement was merely to point out the irony of the privileged to cast aside their status and resources in pursuit of the meaning and purpose derived through suffering on the most basic levels. That is not to say the wealthy do not experience suffering, most certainly everyone does. However, the problems of the upper class are usually mitigated by their access to resources.
fluxfreq 1 year ago
@fluxfreq What's so "ironic" about that? I just don't see why you've chosen to point this out about Ani and not about almost every other famous person in the world. So she was middle class...big deal. So was MLK and Walden Bello and Vandana Shiva and on and on. Your deeply illuminating sense of irony loses its appeal as soon as we stop obsessing about biographical mythologies and instead listen to what the music has to say.
munich64 1 year ago
@munich64 Firstly, Ani was not middle class. She was upper middle class and there is a big difference. About a 50,000 dollar difference for a 1 income home, at least. It is ironic because instead of making use of the resources at her disposal, she chose a life of unnecessary hardship and still she achieved success and made a name for herself. It is a luxury to be able to turn away from privilege. Still, when times get tough, this person will always have a safety net of resources.
fluxfreq 1 year ago
@munich64 To people who come from a life of poverty and struggle that is a slap in the face. It is easier to chose life of hardship than to have one thrust upon you. Struggle by choice does not truly touch the experience of struggle that is imposed by circumstance. MLK falls in that latter in that his struggle was against the racial oppression he had to endure everyday. Yes, he was in a better position than most to fight it, but it was his.
fluxfreq 1 year ago
@munich64 As I have said before, I am a big fan of Ani. I am not a big fan of her deluded struggle against world. I am with her as a woman, but we part ways when she begins to speak of economic hardship.
fluxfreq 1 year ago
@munich64 I would like to add the Ani's parents are both MIT graduates, and regardless of her success, probably has a nice little inheritance waiting for herself.
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@Blackandwhite624
"How is she spoiled and rotten? She's a freaking activist and a poet."
Maybe she is an activist for rotten causes?
HengistTheGreat 1 year ago
@Blackandwhite624 Oh, please.
IzzyIsou 5 months ago
@toasty544 I don't think there is a "right direction" so I probably am one of those people that would rub you the wrong way.... (sorry?)
beckyfuge 2 years ago
@beckyfuge
So you do emulate her after all. That doesn't mean you'll rub me the wrong way. They are two different things.
poneyboy23 2 years ago
@poneyboy23
Okay fine...YOU ARE RIGHT...I do "emulate" Ani . I spend all of my waking hours trying to be just as she is. I even tried to eat the BEEV once...(unfortunately I found it wasn't to my liking) You know what they say...It's the little things that count...and I do the best I can! BUT FOR REAL - WORDS OF ADVICE: Spend a little more time loving...less time judging.
Don't pretend that you know someone based on a YouTube comment...EH?
beckyfuge 2 years ago
@beckyfuge
I knew it! You can admit such things, it's good for you.
But I'm hurt - you're taking this way to seriously. Come on, we're just having a bit of fun aren't we? You started out that way and now you're into this "BUT FOR REAL" stuff. Lighten up a bit, eh?
poneyboy23 2 years ago
I don't know, I thought it was pretty clever...maybe not the best song she ever did (I think her best is very good, hard to top, so there's my "honesty" disclaimer) but the song did what it should have, or what she wanted it to do...take a very loaded word, "promiscuity" and deloaded it and reloaded it! From a poetic perspective, that's what poets do and it is not as easy as it looks (or sounds) Fun song and interesting take given our current politi-cizing of gender and sexual issues...
gurlsingerfan 2 years ago
@gurlsingerfan I guess I just see her as somewhat rotten and spoiled and quite hypocritical. I do like some of her tunes, somewhat catchy.
poneyboy23 2 years ago
whatever. not cool. she's self absorbed and addicted to shocking people. narcissistic? yea, i think so. there's a whole mythology surrounding her that i've never bought or felt like tolerating. much like a self centered four year old who likes being the center of attention. "i always want new material FOR ME." "i'm inspired by MY WORK."
poneyboy23 2 years ago
I think it's a bit more than that, actually.
In a nutshell, you just described every artist and.. well... person that I can think of.
People are selfish creatures in need of self reassurance.
So uh... what's the biggie?
zakipoe79 2 years ago
@zakipoe79
True, many artists are like that as are many non-artists. It's too bad they are the prophets of our society. Heck, look at Wall Street. I don't personally aspire to that.
I'm just sayin - people seem to idolize her and look up to her. If everyone were to emulate Ani as she preaches and portrays herself, it wouldn't be a very nice place.
poneyboy23 2 years ago
Why the fuck are you posting on her music videos then if you don't want to buy into her?
I get inspired by myself, so does a lot of people. We also get inspired by other people.
And if you think about it, she doesn't have that many people to go on being inspired by especially in this day and age with lady gaga and britney spears.
MeghanLourific 2 years ago
@MeghanLourific
I totally agree about Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. Ani is worlds above all that. But I still don't aspire to be like her personally. Again, addicted to shocking people, self absorbed. Empathetic? Not much, just cynical and critical. What good has she done the world? She's one of the people she criticizes in her music really.
So why post on her music video? Because that's what this forum is all about. And this song? Stupid really. Useless. My opinion.
poneyboy23 2 years ago
Personally, if she is cynical and critical in her songs it's better than singing about a disco stick. And you don't know her personally so how do you know she is that way? Because you've read interviews and watched them and watched videos of her talking on her? It's so easy to crop and edit and to say certain things and to give yourself a certain image. Like Marilyn Manson or Eminem. There's nothing is useless abut this song if you truly listen to the lyrics.
MeghanLourific 2 years ago
@MeghanLourific Well, you have a low bar to reach then. I don't mind cynical if its mature and well informed. Hers is just pop culture informed. You are correct, I don't know her personally, but what I do know of her from her lyrics, interviews and concerts isn't to my liking. I'd be shocked if she rises above even that. As for the lyrics, I've not only listened to, but read her lyrics. They're pretty much useless and immature. She's like a 12 year old who can throw words together.
poneyboy23 2 years ago
What good has Ani done in the world? Can I answer that with more questions? What good has JZ done? What good has Neil Diamond done? (I don't listen to either of them) But some people do...and find bliss in moments of there music. Bob Dylan, Louis Armstrong, Ani...they are artists. I have never heard them claim to be or want to be personal saviors. Take what you can get...LEAVE THE REST.
beckyfuge 2 years ago
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@beckyfuge
If you like her that much, go ahead and emulate her. Unfortunately, artists like her put their lyrics and opinions out there as if we need to follow them. In her case, she's nothing more than a selfish and hypocritical brat who made money at it. Never mind her rotten world view.
poneyboy23 2 years ago
@ponnyboy23
Who said anything about emulating her? I like some of her music...that doesn't mean I want to be her. For someone who seems to have a problem with Ani throwing her ideals around you sure do have a mighty large soap box. I THINK YOU ARE SILLY!
beckyfuge 2 years ago
i want the lyrics! i love this song!
alwaysmissinvisible 2 years ago
She was being ironic....you abuse comas and semi colons to sound smart. It's not working.
brianwurst1234 2 years ago
this is because ppl are still teaching abstinence instead of prevention
and most ppl dnt understand or know how to use these contraceptives correctly
or dnt use them at all
4purplemarbles 2 years ago
eh cause ppl dont always wear johnnys ya fucking clown
blink882 2 years ago 2
STDs? Pregnancy? There are ways to prevent that if I'm not mistaken.... ;-)
rubymoable 2 years ago
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oOShantelOo 2 years ago
Those are some pretty dangerous ideas.
=D
And that is one real lady!
yelyarb 2 years ago
Love, love, love this song. Great lyrics, intriguing message--Ani does it yet again ;)
wildcrayons 2 years ago
Ani is sooooo great! I love this song, like most of her songs & texts. Thank you for doing what is real to you!! Love ya!
elkevan 2 years ago
Ha ha she made me laugh out loud.. Hey, some places just wanna be discovered, and some people like discovering them... :D!
InfraSonicoCR 2 years ago 4
Awesome rare song! This woman is my idol, and this song is a very refreshing...in the new sort of way. I've always agreed w/these lyrics. It'd be hard for me to relate to a person that didn't.
ariesorangemyerse 2 years ago 3
Words have never rang more true! I'm constantly in awe of this glorious woman!!
glassjawx10 2 years ago 2
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DungeonSF 2 years ago
aww look how cute and happy she is!!!!!!!!!!
DungeonSF 2 years ago
Right On! Awesome song...More humorous & candid observations from the ' lil folksinger! Still lookin' & soundin' great, dear Ani!
- Liz from B'lo
lizzabbott 3 years ago 3
someone doesn't 'get' music
I'm looking at you, whatsetyouapart, ya halfwit
Slipthequeensome 3 years ago
.....always the best and most honest lyrics!
DejaVuSu 3 years ago 2
my new favorite song. thanks again Ani for singing a truth that is so true for all of us.
voicedevotion 3 years ago 3
beautiful
saaaaataychicken 3 years ago
So amazing... I love you Ani. :)
corndog420 3 years ago
this is truth,
Word,
Thanks,
mama
samsonhon 3 years ago
Love this new jam so much! Great recording.
lyssums 3 years ago 2
I totally agree with the words + sentiment. Also, it's great to see her looking so happy! Ani D. most certainly deserves some personal happiness--and she seems to have found it. Go her! :)
LauraV731 3 years ago 3
Excellent song from an excellent singer/songwriter. Thank you for posting this.
HUMANWINE 3 years ago 3