Last night, while on Facebook, a friend of mine posted a video of Miss Drea singing Adele's Someone Like You. She had previously forgotten the lyrics in another video; however, now that she remembered them, she was going to sing the whole song...
So, I decided to really give this song a listen. Normally, when I'm in the car, I can't hear it because there is a precocious 4 year old in the back covering it with his loose interpretation of the words...
So my thoughts after listening? Ladies: we need a reconnaissance mission. It's time to take our self esteem back just in time for 2012! I'll let some of you get away with this foolishness for now; however, come 2012, songs like this will get an immediate remix complete with a DJ scratching and a booty bass track.
What's wrong with the song you ask? Nothing in particular with the singing or the style of the song. It is a beautiful piece of art. But what's wrong is the mindset and the fact that so many women are content to think this way.
Here are 5 of mindsets we need to change in 2012 from this song:
- " I guess she gave you things that I didn't" Analyzing your ex's new relationship:
Okay, I get it. The song is written by someone who is heartbroken. But, um, she says "old friend". And they have been married because she heard around town which means the invites went out, cake was cut, the champagne was popped and the DJ packed up and went home; while the ex girlfriend was at home sulking and looking at pictures from yester-year. Women, let's make it a point: Take a few minutes, hours, days, weeks, months to get over this dude; but once you are over him BE OVER HIM! Stop looking at everyone he dates and comparing her to yourself. He likes her because he likes her- end of story. Chances are, it has nothing to do with you. Analyzing it won't make the situation different. It's a waste of your time and a distraction from what you should be doing (like sticking a pin in his voodoo doll or something) - "I hate to turn up out the blue uninvited, but I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it" STALKER! STALKERAZZIE!
In real life, we call people who do things like this one of two things: either extremely rude or a stalker. In either case, that's not what you want to be. All you wanted to do was see with your very own two eyes that the rumors are true. That's why Google was invented. Google his name and see what is true or false. I'm sure you have some mutual friends on facebook... ask them if you really need to know. If it is, wish them well by suggesting they use this song every year for their anniversary and move on.
Then make like Adele, become extremely successful and remind yourself who really lost something in the relationship. - "I hope you'd see my face and be reminded that for me, it isn't over..." Hanging On to a Dead Phone
Oh, is that what that scowl is? Or the crazy eyes? Because if he didn't want you before, then showing up with crazy fire eyes will definitely make him want you now!!! Yippy! Awesome lyrics for a song; but again... a little Chucky Doll meets Nightmare on Elm Street-ish in the real world. And, I'm sure, the new wife has been WAITING for an excuse to kick your arse after she saw you peering through the bushes trying to make sure they are really married. Yeah, let this jackhole know it isn't over on the doorstep during dinner and see what really happens... SECURITY! - "Old friend why are you so shy? It's not like you to hold back or hide from the light" Getting the Stoic Face from the Ex
So, you ran up on him... and the wife... at the house... and he has the stoic face. It's not shyness, sweetness. It's shock. What he's thinking is, "OH SH!T!!!" or "AWKWARD!!!" Because he can't even imagine why you, after all this time... are HERE. Or care. Because obviously, he doesn't. And this can be proven by the wedding picture that is probably carefully placed in the foyer right over his left shoulder... you know, the same arm with the left hand and the ring. Here's what you should have done: let HIM show up uninvited at one of your sold out concerts anywhere in the world (or for us commoners- some where that you're having loads of fun). Then have security escort him out for being a threat to the show. Spend the money you made on the concert tickets knowing that he cared enough to spend his very best watching your glory from his peon seat in the nosebleed section. - "Nevermind, I'll find somebody like you... don't forget me, I beg..." Trying to Make Your New Man the Ex BUT Leaving a Shoe In The Door Just In Case
Okay. I saved this one for last because this is the most widespread, convoluted idea out there. The wish and desire to find someone JUST LIKE your ex. REALLY? You want a person who would tell you at some point in your relationship, "sometimes it lasts in love, but sometimes it hurts instead"? Someone that doesn't even talk to you anymore and that you have to stalk to get their attention? Someone who obviously forgot you- as you are begging him not to forget you? SOMEONE WHO LEFT??? Ladies, ladies, ladies!!!!!! Let's get it together! The man you are supposed to spend forever with doesn't say or do these things. Most of all, part of getting to forever is, well, not leaving. Your ex is an ex for a reason. Find someone who is nothing like him... at all! Stop dating the fairy tale person you created this ex to be in your head. And if you were the one who ruined the relationship, you never really wanted him anyway! Why find someone else you are willing to run over and chase after the fact? At any rate, here's a clue: if you are chasing someone, typically it's because they are running away.
So please, let's be mindful of the new rules and start singing this song instead:
Nevermind, I found someone way better than you
I have completely forgotten you and what's her name, too
Please go away I beg. This relationship is dead
Sometimes you make mistakes and you have to lye in that bed
Sometimes you make mistakes and have to lye in that bed....
Special shout out and double fist pump to the chest to Mr. WAtoMG. Proof that someone better is out there!
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