Same Love is a single released by American duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Released in 2012, Same Love was written in response to the Washington Referendum calling for marriage equality. This song aims to provide social commentary on homosexuality as oppression within American hip-hop culture, while also providing an opinion on religious teachings regarding same-sex relationships. The lyrics begin as the artist reminisces on his life as a young child and his stereotypical ideas of being gay. ‘Cause I could draw, my uncle was, and I kept my room straight’ constitutes the ‘preconceived idea’ of many assumptions of homosexual tendencies. The lyrics soon turn political as the artist begins to decipher the reasons for a culture of discrimination …show more content…
The artist reminds us of the common statement preached by the church: ‘God loves all his children’ and goes on to argue that ‘we paraphrase a book written thirty-five-hundred years ago’. The artist is aiming to criticise, what he believes, is a twisted theology. The argument here is that conservative Christians and Catholics are frozen in fear of a literal-minded past. It is true that religious authorities today are reluctant to accept marriage equality as part of their religion. Pope Francis declared his view that “This is God’s dream for his beloved creation … loving union between a man and a woman, rejoicing in their shared journey …” adding that "The Church must search out these persons, welcome and accompany them … “. The chorus of Same Love questions such statements by religious figures, declaring ‘I can’t change, even if I tried … my love she keeps me warm’. The artist is questioning why love must be defined as a union between a man and a woman. Such lyrics take aim at the idea of ‘love’ becoming something that can be defined, rather than an …show more content…
‘When I was at church they taught me something else’ hints at the idea that religion in the modern world is turning into some sort of cult following. Similarly, ‘if you preach hate at the service those words aren’t anointed’ acknowledges how it is seeming that modern religion is particularly harsh on those who want to stray from the beliefs and values embodied by their religion. The artist uses an analogy: ‘holy water that you soak in has been poisoned’ to reiterate the fact that religion seems to be manipulating it’s followers to think a particular way and deny the ability to stray from the acceptable norms of Catholicism and Christianity in particular. ‘Everyone else is more comfortable remaining voiceless’ outlines the intention of this song, particularly as a reflection on the majority of society who do not ‘fight for humans who have had their rights
Throughout Bernard's collection of sermons, he justifies the central concerns of the “Song of Songs” within his selected works. He develops a creed of mystical contemplation, meditation, and personal connection with God. Bernard, using an allegorical approach, wrote about the “Song of Songs” and his sermons creating the metaphor of the church, stressing the importance of love in knowing service to God. The “Song of Songs” has many interpretations within the love poem, and Bernard conveys them by discussing what the “Song of Songs” is, dives into what the kisses are that indicate the progression of the soul, describes who the four kinds of spirits are, and identifies the bride and Bridegroom. With Bernard discussing what the “Song of Songs” is, he first starts with his interpretation of the title and then goes into what the book is about.
While Anna Williams views escaping the confines of marriage as a desirable thing, Charlotte Lennox’s greatest lament, as expressed by her poem “A Song,” is merely to have the freedom to love who she pleases. Although Charlotte Lennox has a more romantic view of men and love than Anna Williams, neither woman denies the need for companionship. Charlotte Lennox’s opinion towards love is expressed clearly in her piece “A Song.” The poem’s female speaker is experiencing unrequited love.
Since young adults are liberal and progressive, they are more likely to agree with this song which is challenging conservative religious conventions. According to the “Amen, Amen, Amen” parts, we know this song is more likely to be a prey. Of course, the audience could be all the people that listen to the song, but a prey does not persuading anybody in anyway. A prey is an anthem for the people who are saying it, which is not an argument designed to persuade people who do not believe in love, or religions individuals who sees sex as sin. Prayer is associated with sexual love that should be celebrated, that isn’t sick even though the church might tell him or her that it
Theme of Love in Beloved and One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest In the book, Beloved, by Toni Morrison and the movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, featuring Jack Nickolson, both share a common theme of love and loving oneself. Morrison’s character, Baby Suggs, is the source of love for her people. Similarly, Jack Nicholson’s character McMurphy tries to give the men confidence, so that they can love themselves.
A few cases in which this poem is particularly relevant in today’s society, apart from just the general hipster culture, is the fact that in many ways we’re faced with similar issues of social oppression of certain sects of the population, homophobia, discord amongst different cultures and excessive consumerism – all these being matters than Ginsberg felt strongly about and sought to fight against.
This song pulls out many examples of pathos. “Can you practice what you preach and would you turn the other cheek”(Black Eyed Peas 48-49) is a line that shows that while society seems concerned about what is going on in the world how many will actually try to make a change?
In the play of Romeo and Juliet the main characters are a young teenage boy named Romeo and the only daughter of his family’s enemies, named Juliet. These two teenagers fall in love with one another but their love is strictly forbidden by fate. There are two families in the story; the Montagues and the Capulets, who had been rivals for many years. As two servants of the Romeo’s household walk, they see two servants of Juliet’s household biting their thumbs towards them. The two argue in public then fight. After a public fight between two servants and one kinsman from each family, the Prince of Verona tells both heads of the families that whoever disturbs the peace because of the feud between the families, will be punished by death. After
This song implies that individual’s are violating the norms and values of society. They start the song with a verse that expresses this concern. “What’s wrong with the world, mama/ People livin’ like they ain’t got no mamas…” (lines 1-2). This makes one aware of the disobedience of values that are held in the family. Values are “standard[s] of judgment by which people decide on desirable goals and outcomes.” (Newman, 32) Another verse in this song that illustrates how society is defying norms and values is when they sing: “People killin', people dyin'/ Children hurt and you hear them cryin/ Can you practice what you preach/ And would you turn the other cheek…” (lines 50-53). These lines utter that society has failed to act in a sane and coherent way that society once viewed as correct. The actions affirm that individuals are not living up to society’s norms. Norms are similar to “rules of conduct” and suggest how an individual “should” act. (Newman, 34) In the song they question the acts that would be taken that violate certain norms. Another example of the infringement of society’s norms and values is expressed when the s...
“Same Love” by Macklemore is a song that tackles a tough social issue and the importance of the issue in a very successful manner. I have great respect for Macklemore for choosing such a controversial and important topic, when his celebrity status is still relatively new and in the limelight. He saw that he had the power and media’s attention, so he took that opportunity and used it to make a positive statement.
Throughout the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, by William Shakespeare, various types of love are portrayed. According to some of the students of Shakespeare, Shakespeare himself had accumulated wisdom beyond his years in matters pertaining to love (Bloom 89). Undoubtedly, he draws upon this wealth of experience in allowing the audience to see various types of love personified. Shakespeare argues that there are several different types of love, the interchangeable love, the painful love and the love based on appearances, but only true love is worth having.
Love has been the cause of some of the greatest feats, discoveries, and battles in the history of man. It has driven men to insanity and despair, while it has lead others to happiness and bliss. This idea that love has a strong influence on man’s decisions can be seen in the poem, “Love is not all” by Edna St. Vincent Millay. The most prominent theme presented in “Love is not all” is that although love is not a necessity of life, it somehow manages to provoke such great desire and happiness that it becomes important.
causes more pain than it does happiness. This concept of love, as portrayed by countless works,
and brightness, both in the song itself and in the music video. Alice’s powerful shriek, the throbbing bass, and the repetitive melody and rhythms suggest life; yet, the distortion of her voice and the violent abyss of emotional chaos that the lyrics suggest point to death, dehumanization, drowning and desolation. “Baptism’s” message is a nihilist one that rejects religious principles as well as socially accepted violence and abuse. But, “Baptism’s” message is not simply a rejection; it is a battle cry that unforgivingly calls for revenge. It bridges the gap between goth and danceable, electronic music, creating a space in which danceable music grapples with darker themes.
Hate, a passionate dislike for something or someone, has taken part of every war in the world, whether it is a political or civil one. Macklemore, the rapper of the song “Same Love”, uses powerful lyrics and imagery in many of his songs. It is in “Same Love” that he raps about a social issue that the world has been dealing with since, some could argue, the beginning of time. In the song “Same Love” he uses his rap to speak to everyone who can make a change in this world. “Same Love” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis bring awareness to the unjust issue of homophobia by giving people the information they need to obtain a voice and stand up for humans who have had their rights stolen.
There are many positive things and negative things about the movie and the story. In the movie