I'm a dead man walking here
But that's the least of all my fears
Ooh underneath the water
It's not Alabama clay
That gives my trembling hands away
Ooh Please forgive me father
Ain't going back to Barton Hollow
Devil gonna follow me e'er I go
Won't do me no good washing in the river
Can't no preacher man save my soul
Did that full moon force my hand?
Or that un marked hundred grand?
Ooh underneath the water
Please forgive me father
Miles and miles in my bare feet
Still can't lay me down to sleep
If I die before I wake
I know the Lord my soul won't take
I'm a dead man walking
I'm a dead man walking
Keep walking and running and running for miles
Keep walking and running and running for miles
Keep walking and running and running for miles
Ain't going back to Barton Hollow
Devil gonna follow me e'er I go
Won't do me no good washing in the river
Can't no preacher man save my soul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrOUwbsy12E
Monday, March 14, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Whats a boy to do: Mat Kearney
I'm sure that I'm moving to St Louis
Three long years wondering here in New York City
I guess I'm looking for the right way to do this
I guess I'm looking for the right things to call pretty
Young boys playing in the park turning their backs to take a shot
You know I'll stay sharp around here 'cause they're stoning and leaving type
It's the kind of love that comes and goes when there's company coming around
What's a boy to do who knows no man now?
What's a boy to do who knows no man now?
Daddy's been looking down his nose at all of them
And I've been looking round for someone to tell me who I am
He kept saying I was to young to finish a fight
I'd die each time they came I never got to draw my knife
Well it was just a pair of shoes in a middle school room with the world watching in
And angel is crying I'm dying just a little inside as they ran away
Funny which words stick around 20 years down when you're driving alone
What's a boy to do when there's no man at home?
What's a boy to do when there's no man at home?
Well I'll stack all my books in perfect rows
From the biggest down to the smallest ones
And I buy all the perfect clothes
Bullet proof and black, where I look like a son
Well it was just a rain night at his house
A bottle spinning around the room
And everybody's singing and slipping down the bottom halfway rush of blood
And I was grabbing Missy but I was trying to find the light switch in the dark
What's a boy to do with no man in his heart?
What's a boy to do with no man in his heart?
It's all quiet for the first time
With no voices left to fall
I saw a boy at the bottom of the bridge
His car was left there on the top
It's four o'clock in the morning
Didn't need to be like this
There's a white sheet left to cover up
What should have been a holy kiss
It's not like those days
It's not like I'm scared of you
What's the son of man and a boy to do?
What's the son of man and a boy to you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruOFEvqazGo
Three long years wondering here in New York City
I guess I'm looking for the right way to do this
I guess I'm looking for the right things to call pretty
Young boys playing in the park turning their backs to take a shot
You know I'll stay sharp around here 'cause they're stoning and leaving type
It's the kind of love that comes and goes when there's company coming around
What's a boy to do who knows no man now?
What's a boy to do who knows no man now?
Daddy's been looking down his nose at all of them
And I've been looking round for someone to tell me who I am
He kept saying I was to young to finish a fight
I'd die each time they came I never got to draw my knife
Well it was just a pair of shoes in a middle school room with the world watching in
And angel is crying I'm dying just a little inside as they ran away
Funny which words stick around 20 years down when you're driving alone
What's a boy to do when there's no man at home?
What's a boy to do when there's no man at home?
Well I'll stack all my books in perfect rows
From the biggest down to the smallest ones
And I buy all the perfect clothes
Bullet proof and black, where I look like a son
Well it was just a rain night at his house
A bottle spinning around the room
And everybody's singing and slipping down the bottom halfway rush of blood
And I was grabbing Missy but I was trying to find the light switch in the dark
What's a boy to do with no man in his heart?
What's a boy to do with no man in his heart?
It's all quiet for the first time
With no voices left to fall
I saw a boy at the bottom of the bridge
His car was left there on the top
It's four o'clock in the morning
Didn't need to be like this
There's a white sheet left to cover up
What should have been a holy kiss
It's not like those days
It's not like I'm scared of you
What's the son of man and a boy to do?
What's the son of man and a boy to you?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruOFEvqazGo
Monday, March 7, 2011
Laura Jansen: Single Girls
I think you'd like my new hair
I cut it when you weren't there
That pieces of us everywhere
Were falling down
My bed is now a girl's bed
Pink flowers under my head
And pillows on your side instead
Of you
Cause that's what single girls do
Don't think about you
I'm reading books on meditation
Praying for my heart's salvation
I've got the motivation
To be a free girl now
I've gone drinking with the guy down the hall
Put up a new color on my bare walls
I'm so damn busy
After all
Cause that's what single girls do
Don't think about you
I keep trying
I keep trying
To make my way back to the light where I belong
But God keeps lying
God keeps lying
Saying this is for the best and nothing here is wrong
But I"m still thinking about you
I think you'd like my new hair
I cut it like I didn't care
That pieces of me everywhere
Were falling down
One more glass of wine
Before I turn off the lights
This time I'll be fine
I'll be fine
I'll be fine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUs6dMkHEBc
I cut it when you weren't there
That pieces of us everywhere
Were falling down
My bed is now a girl's bed
Pink flowers under my head
And pillows on your side instead
Of you
Cause that's what single girls do
Don't think about you
I'm reading books on meditation
Praying for my heart's salvation
I've got the motivation
To be a free girl now
I've gone drinking with the guy down the hall
Put up a new color on my bare walls
I'm so damn busy
After all
Cause that's what single girls do
Don't think about you
I keep trying
I keep trying
To make my way back to the light where I belong
But God keeps lying
God keeps lying
Saying this is for the best and nothing here is wrong
But I"m still thinking about you
I think you'd like my new hair
I cut it like I didn't care
That pieces of me everywhere
Were falling down
One more glass of wine
Before I turn off the lights
This time I'll be fine
I'll be fine
I'll be fine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUs6dMkHEBc
Sara Haze: Colored on Me
Colored On Me
I am not responsible
for the shattered tapestry
everything was painted up on me
the shadow of a broken past
compromise my innocence
now I'm left with dots that don't connect
(Chorus)
so I try to drown my pride
with every tear I've cried
but it's been tattooed on me
and i try to wash my hands
of every expectation
thats been colored on me
i don't know what more i can do
i gave you everything i could
still you look at me like damaged goods
just let it go don't you complain
you're the reason i'm this way
i wish this thing could go away
(Chorus)
so I try to drown my pride
with every tear I've cried
but it's been tattooed on me
and i try to wash my hands
of every expectation
thats been colored on me
it's colored on me
break me, teach me, tattoo my skin
hold me, leave me, tattoo my skin
(Chorus)
I try to drown my pride
with every tear I've cried
but it's been tattooed on me
and i try to wash my hands
of every expectation
thats been colored on me
(Chorus)
so I try to drown my pride
with every tear I've cried
but it's been tattooed on me
and i try to wash my hands
of every expectation
thats been colored on me
i'ts colored on me
on me
I am not responsible
for the shattered tapestry
everything was painted up on me
the shadow of a broken past
compromise my innocence
now I'm left with dots that don't connect
(Chorus)
so I try to drown my pride
with every tear I've cried
but it's been tattooed on me
and i try to wash my hands
of every expectation
thats been colored on me
i don't know what more i can do
i gave you everything i could
still you look at me like damaged goods
just let it go don't you complain
you're the reason i'm this way
i wish this thing could go away
(Chorus)
so I try to drown my pride
with every tear I've cried
but it's been tattooed on me
and i try to wash my hands
of every expectation
thats been colored on me
it's colored on me
break me, teach me, tattoo my skin
hold me, leave me, tattoo my skin
(Chorus)
I try to drown my pride
with every tear I've cried
but it's been tattooed on me
and i try to wash my hands
of every expectation
thats been colored on me
(Chorus)
so I try to drown my pride
with every tear I've cried
but it's been tattooed on me
and i try to wash my hands
of every expectation
thats been colored on me
i'ts colored on me
on me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwFy73etTgs
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Hows this for quick?? :)
Less I gotta do later in the week :)
We only have to do two, right?...Hopefully!
So i began by reading the new york times article: “The Inside Story on Outsiderness.”
This articles talks about the new 22 ft sign that is being hung in the Whitney Museum of American Art saying “negro sunshine”. Designed by the artist Glenn Ligon who received his inspiration from a 1909 novel talking of a mixed-race women. It is a phrase used to speak of the history of African-Americans. But the article states how people are wondering if the phrase and how it is made up is meant to shock. Mr. Ligon was surprised by people thinking this, but it got a reaction which is what every artist wants. People state that his work “feels particularly timely because it comes at a moment when glaring polemics are no longer fashionable.”
I think it is interesting how words hold so much power, and harnessing that can create really striking art. I feel as if that is what is happening with this piece. The artist obviously had to be aware that people would double take on this phrase, like he said it is not language of this time. I love how it is stated that, not only in this piece but in his other works, he raises a controversial question and leaves the viewer to work for the answers. I enjoyed how this article put a focus on Mr Ligon’s appearance giving a face to the piece and helping the reader to understand his character. Sometimes this makes a piece even more interesting, when understanding the maker.
He has become a success, even having Obama choose one of his pieces.
His description of why he uses stencils is interesting as well....”it’s a way to be semi-mechanical, to make letters that are not handwriting but have personality.” I found his methods pretty interesting.
And on to the second article....
Welll after reading the first paragraph of this article ill let you know i will defiantly have an opinion. I hate swearing. Hate it, hate it, hate it and grew up with everyone around me hating it.
It initially brings up the very good point of why a swear word is a swear word. I’ve always wondered how we can say words that in other countries people would consider a swear word but because it does not have that connotation here in america it is alright to say and holds no effect, vice versa.
It is interesting the power we give words. But most interesting, how words can be changed due to their context. In the article they also talked about it in context of how it is said. Like is saying the f word not in the sexual content t or literally saying the s word to signify crap and not just in a frustrated manner. This brings up the question...is it then wrong? The FCC claimed that “even when the speaker does not intend a sexual meaning, a substantial part of the community...will understand the words as freighted with an offensive sexual connotation.” I actually agree with this, even though i know most people would not.
The sentence that stuck out the most was this; “that over time, taboo words relinquish their literal meaning and retain only a coloring of emotion, and then just an ability to arouse attention.” Agreed again. It isn’t so much the word but the impact that the word can reach that is important. Most of these words have lost their meaning, but they are understood to powerfully express an emotion. It really is an intense grey area when you think about it. Saying swear words to college students is a norm, but then why can’t it be said to 5 year olds? It isn’t so much the word but the connotation that it sticks with, the way it makes someone instantly portrayed. Our world is made up of so many things that instantly categorize you if you do (or say) them, which is slightly confusing. I feel swearing is wrong because it has such a bad connotation it portrays someone in a light wether that be negative or positive, but a lot of time it depends on the viewer. What truly is wrong? Is it what the public decides is wrong? It is what history states is wrong? Is it what the larger masses declares is wrong?...I’m just gonna stay away form this grey area :)
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Across the Universe: Fiona Apple
[Written by John Lennon & Paul McCartney]
[Originally performed by The Beatles in the album "Let It Be"]
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup,
They slither while they pass they slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind,
Possessing and caressing me
Jai guru de va om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe,
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box they
Tumble blindly as they make their way
Across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter, shades of earth are ringing
Through my open ears inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which shines around me like a
million suns and calls me on and on
Across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
[Originally performed by The Beatles in the album "Let It Be"]
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup,
They slither while they pass they slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mind,
Possessing and caressing me
Jai guru de va om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe,
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box they
Tumble blindly as they make their way
Across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Sounds of laughter, shades of earth are ringing
Through my open ears inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which shines around me like a
million suns and calls me on and on
Across the universe
Jai guru deva om
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
Nothing's gonna change my world
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMPswhKjfGQ
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Sara Bareillas: Basket Case
One, two, three, four...
I don't want to
Talk about it to you
I'm not an open book
That you can rifle through
Cold hard truth that you'll see right to
I'm just a basket case without you
He's not a magic man
Or a perfect fit
He had a steady hand and I got used to it
And a glass cage heart and invited me in
Now I'm just a basket case without him
Begging for the truth
So I'm saying it to you
I've been saving your place
And what good does it do
Now I'm just a basket case
Now I'm just a basket case
I don't say much and it'll stay that way
You gotta steel train touch and I'm just the track you lay
So I'll stay right here, underneath you
I'm just a basket case and it's what we do
You're begging for the truth
So I'm saying it to you
I've been saving your place
And what good does it do
Now I'm just a basket case
Won't someone come on in and tug at my seams
Or send your armies in
Robbers and thieves
To steal the state I'm in
I don't want it anymore
You're begging for the truth
So I'm saying it to you
I've been saving your place
And what good does it do
Now I'm just a basket case
Now I'm just a basket case
Now I'm just a basket case
Now I'm just a basket case
I don't want to
Talk about it to you
I'm not an open book
That you can rifle through
Cold hard truth that you'll see right to
I'm just a basket case without you
He's not a magic man
Or a perfect fit
He had a steady hand and I got used to it
And a glass cage heart and invited me in
Now I'm just a basket case without him
Begging for the truth
So I'm saying it to you
I've been saving your place
And what good does it do
Now I'm just a basket case
Now I'm just a basket case
I don't say much and it'll stay that way
You gotta steel train touch and I'm just the track you lay
So I'll stay right here, underneath you
I'm just a basket case and it's what we do
You're begging for the truth
So I'm saying it to you
I've been saving your place
And what good does it do
Now I'm just a basket case
Won't someone come on in and tug at my seams
Or send your armies in
Robbers and thieves
To steal the state I'm in
I don't want it anymore
You're begging for the truth
So I'm saying it to you
I've been saving your place
And what good does it do
Now I'm just a basket case
Now I'm just a basket case
Now I'm just a basket case
Now I'm just a basket case
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCTt4hFBek4
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