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Symbolism in this video includes colors and equations
- I might expand on this later on..
Video Analysis:
The spirit of determination is evident, but symbolism also suggests that because
of the ghetto and hard living - money became the focus and determining factor
of his success.
We often look at videos and say this one is sending a bad message, but is
it? When you listen to the lyrics and read the symbolism the truth is told
clearly. This video represents a man convicted in his youth, programmed by
the hardships of the ghetto - released from prison in adulthood - still seeking
what HE thinks measures success - and ultimately obtains it through his talent..
BUT he also recognizes that because of the hard roads - you could take all
that he obtained away from him and he'd still survive.
Positive messages include:
Going after your goals - Don't give up - Acknowledging each experience
in our lives makes us who we are - And always remember where you came from.
Conclusion:
Watching the truth enables us to see another person's point of view - understand
where they're coming from - what their motivation is - what they are missing
- acknowledge their mistakes - and learn from them - our kids are listening
to this music - it's smart for us to understand it.
Does the Bible carry a scripture that
lines up with all that I'm writing here? Yes!
Luke 6:45 (Amplified Bible)
45 The upright (honorable, intrinsically good) man out of the good treasure
[stored] in his heart produces what is upright (honorable and intrinsically
good), and the evil man out of the evil storehouse brings forth that which
is depraved (wicked and intrinsically evil); for
out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
- In other words if you want to know where somebody
is coming from, just listen to what they have to say!
If you get any other impression please
watch the video again.
