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Sunday, December 21, 2008

Martians (vs/<3) Venusians




IF I WERE A BOY
Beyonce feat. R. Kelly

[Beyonce:]
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted then go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted, and I'd never get confronted for it
Cuz they'd stick up for me

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cuz I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cuz he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed

[R. Kelly:]
If you were a boy
Then, girl, you'd understand
You need to stop listenin' to your friends
Love, respect, and trust your man
So I go to the clubs with the guys
And sometimes flirt with the girls
I should be able to roll out, as long as I'm comin' home to you
And give you the world

But you're not a boy
So you don't have a clue
How I work and pay the bills
Girl everything I do is for you

[Beyonce:]
I'd listen to her
'Cuz I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cuz he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed

[Both:]
If I were a boy (If I were a girl)
I would turn off my phone (I wouldn't play games)
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleeping alone (girl you know that's wrong)
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cuz I know that she'd be faithful
Waiting for me to come home, to come home

[R. Kelly:]
But you're not a boy
So you can't understand
You are not a perfect woman
And I am not a perfect man

[Both:]
I'd listen to her
'Cuz I know how it hurts (and I know how you feel)
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cuz he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed (said I'm sorry)

[Beyonce:]
It's a little too late for you to come back

[Both:]
But I can't let you go, 'cuz I'm too attached
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong

But you're just a boy....



Awww… The only word I was able to utter after I listened to this was…


"Intense"


LOL. I can actually feel the conflict between the boy and the girl in this song. I think it has 3 versions. The original one only has Beyonce and the second version has both Beyonce and Lee Carr, and the third has Beyonce with R. Kelly (now, the latter version was the most "intense"! Hahaha… While my little brother and I were listening to it, I laughed hard because R. Kelly was like screaming at some point.XD Geez, must have internalized the song too much. Kidding. But his version is clearer and better than Lee Carr's---but his version's nice too. The lyrics there are somewhat different.)

Anyway, that's beside the point…

*sighs* I think the scenario in the song really happens to many people who are in relationships. So there… Maybe that's the reason why it struck me. If only boys and girls would acknowledge their differences with the opposite sex, then maybe they'd be able to avoid unnecessary conflicts. :(

I've been reading the famous book, "Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus"[ Hey, stop raising your eyebrow. Hahaha… Nahhh… You might ask why the heck am I reading such kind of books… Well, I love psychology. I love studying people's thinking and behavior. But I think, I'm not so into it anymore. Maybe because I got sick of my research paper about courtship traditions way back in first year. HAHAHA… I'm currently interested in politics/societal issues. Ok, I sound like an old maid. Hahaha… Maybe I can share some of my views about our country's future next time.XP]. It talks about the myth that men and women are from different planets, but when they met and lived on Earth, they have forgotten that they think and behave in totally different (and sometimes, conflicting) ways. The author then presents contrasting beliefs and attitudes of both sexes and attempts to reconcile these by presenting pieces of advice as to how they would act in case such and such situation arises.

I haven't read the whole book yet. It would take some time before I do so, though, because I have more interesting and productive things to do than to dissect men's and women's brains. Hahaha… Besides, I realized that the pages I have read so far were just like reminders that meant to reinforce what I already know about both sexes [Ok, this is way different from saying that I know it all and that I'm a master when it comes to handling relationships.XD I can never say that I can manage love… because it's a complicated thing. It actually disturbs me when other people say/brag that they are 'mature' enough to be in a relationship, that they are good in handling their relationships, yadda yadda…] I think the author is correct in saying that Martians and Venusians have only forgotten that they came from different planets.

So yeah… I suppose the author's main goal in writing the book was to remind all of us that people from "different planets" can actually live and love each other if only they'd be constantly aware of their differences and learn how to communicate with the other party tactfully… If only men and women would learn to give way. :)

Yesterday, it was mommy and daddy's wedding anniversary! Woohooo!!! Happy anniversary! Before I slept, I was annoying my little brother to death because I wanted him to download the song for me. When daddy heard it and heard me laughing at R. Kelly, he asked me why I like the song so much. I said it is because the song speaks of a truth. It reminded me of things. And! And! I see the Martian and Venusian differences in my parents' relationship too, but until now, they're still together! :) Daddy just told me something like this: "Alam mo kung bakit? Kasi bata pa lang kami nandyan na yung foundation na kailangan para sa isang relationship. Naging Christ-centered. Habang maaga nagkaroon na ng 'rules' sa amin[*I think he's not referring to restrictive rules here]… Na dapat magbigayan… umintindi…"

Wow. What a good way to end the day. Hahaha… Daddy can be serious at times.XP

Ok, I'll end it here. Still have some things to do!

Zai jian (see you again/bye)!
Hannah

2 comments:

claude dietrich said...

"Alam mo kung bakit? Kasi bata pa lang kami nandyan na yung foundation na kailangan para sa isang relationship. Naging Christ-centered. Habang maaga nagkaroon na ng 'rules' sa amin[*I think he's not referring to restrictive rules here]… Na dapat magbigayan… umintindi…"

- your dad couldn't have put it any more perfect, bunso.=P

Hannah said...

Kuya Tricco! Hahaha... I agree. But he was just so serious and all. But yeah... He is so right. :) Happy new year again! Thanks for dropping by!