Art and Substance

I think we can all agree that the music industry just puts out anything these days. I'm unsure if it is what the audience (all of us) are asking for or if it is ALL the energy that they (music executives) have to give. There is so much PURE talent out there and we would never know because of the people who get signed, get airtime and are awarded for their one-hit-wonders. The bad thing is these songs are memorable! Our brains are being fried to remember the catchy lyrics of songs that have no substance. No meaning at all.

Now this song...this song has substance. Not only do both artist have talent and God-given vocals, but they realize the severity of the songs lyrics. There is no need for glitz and glam and flashy rented clothes, accessories and locations because they themselves are all of that. Simplicity is key here. Minimalism makes us pay attention to the lyrics and other things. Clearly they are both showing skin. All skin. But it in no way makes me think of or feel how the mainstream videos we view online do (since music networks have moved from showing music videos on TV). It is sexy but not sexist. In no way are either of them ashamed. Instead they are proud. Proud of the song, their talent, their bodies, their skin, their heritage. And that in return makes me proud as the viewer. Never in the last few years of watching music videos have I been as captivated. Because I sincerely believe this is art. Nothing else is needed. They. Are. Art.

I know I mentioned the lyrics a lot and I just have to touch on what I got from the song.

How often do men, or women for that matter, think of bearing a child together as leaving their legacy on Earth when they have gone? We have become so consumed with worldly matters that we no longer see the importance and significance of having children. They are not an accessory as many celebs have made them out to be.

And marriage...I wont go there. Just watch.