A valuable lesson
In these times of strife – global war, famine, devastating floods and hurricanes, we often find ourselves searching for answers. How can we be virtuous when all around us are examples of greed and corruption? Some people turn to God for answers. Others seek relief from these questions at the bottom of a bottle. Still others look to wise men for advice. It is comforting to know that in these immense times of trouble, there is a voice of enlightenment in the sea of ignorance and evil.
That voice is none other than rap mega-star Young MC.
In his thought-provoking and ground-breaking song “Bust a Move”, Young (or Mister MC if you prefer) outlines several easy-to-follow social commentaries, stemming from situations that everyone can relate to. What’s more, he gives us a maxim that can be applied in all situations that will guide us through troubled times. Let’s have a look.
Okay smarty go to a party
Girls are scantily clad and showin body
A chick walks by you wish you could sex her
But you’re standing on the wall like you was Poindexter
Such simple lines, yet they contain such wisdom. Who has not been to a party and felt so out of place that you felt “like you was Poindexter”? Have not we all been in that position where the perfect person walks by and all you can think is how much you would like to ‘sex’ him/her? It is these down-to-earth and yet poignant examples that make Mr. MC such a profound thinker.
Next days function high class luncheon
Food they’re serving, you’re stone-cold munchin
Music comes on people start to dance
But then you ate so much you nearly split your pants
A short yet powerful lesson about the bounds of satiety and the importance of self-control. In the continuation of this verse, one of the girls that our main character had been eyeing invites him to dance. Luckily, he has the wherewithal to ‘bust a move’ in time and saves the day.
Some frustration first inclination
Is to become a monk and leave the situation
But every dark tunnel has a light of hope
So don’t hang yourself, with a celibate rope
A commentary on the fragility and preciousness of life? A testament to all lonely people everywhere? A hope-filled message for those who fear that nobody can ‘cure their lonely condition’? The phattest rhyme since Dr. Seuss? It is all this and more, dear reader.
Girls are fakin goodness sakin
They want the man who brings home the bacon
Got no money and you got no car
Then you got no women and there you are
Generations of well-established gender roles summed up in 4 short lines. This problem has plagued mankind since the days of the Flintstones. And yet perversely, it has been the single greatest driving force behind the improvement of our culture and species. Young understands these dichotomies and sums them up in a way that is accessible to ‘all the fellaz’.
Now this next verse I wish I could take just a snippet, but to do Mr. MC justice, I must present it in its entirety.
Your best friend Harry has a brother Larry
In five days from now he’s gonna marry
He’s hopin you can make it there if you can
Cause in the ceremony you’ll be the best man
You say neat-o, check your libido
And roll to the church in your new tuxedo
The bride walks down just to start the wedding
And there’s one more girl you won’t be getting
So you start thinkin then you start blinking
The bridesmaid looks and thinks that you’re winking
She thinks you’re kinda cute so she winks back
And now you’re feelin really firm cause the girl is stacked
Reception’s jumpin faces pumpin
You look at the girl and your heart starts thumpin
Says she wants to dance to a different groove
Now you know what to do just bust a move
If this rap fusion hasn’t brought you to tears of sheer joy, then I cannot understand you. The sheer mastery of the lyrics being what it is, coupled with the brilliant construction and depiction of the situation is enough to make even the most staunch Catholic feel ‘firm’.
So the next time you find yourself in a troubling position, remember the words of this lone genius. In all situations, no matter how complex or horrific they might be, just bust a move, and all shall be well.
That voice is none other than rap mega-star Young MC.
In his thought-provoking and ground-breaking song “Bust a Move”, Young (or Mister MC if you prefer) outlines several easy-to-follow social commentaries, stemming from situations that everyone can relate to. What’s more, he gives us a maxim that can be applied in all situations that will guide us through troubled times. Let’s have a look.
Okay smarty go to a party
Girls are scantily clad and showin body
A chick walks by you wish you could sex her
But you’re standing on the wall like you was Poindexter
Such simple lines, yet they contain such wisdom. Who has not been to a party and felt so out of place that you felt “like you was Poindexter”? Have not we all been in that position where the perfect person walks by and all you can think is how much you would like to ‘sex’ him/her? It is these down-to-earth and yet poignant examples that make Mr. MC such a profound thinker.
Next days function high class luncheon
Food they’re serving, you’re stone-cold munchin
Music comes on people start to dance
But then you ate so much you nearly split your pants
A short yet powerful lesson about the bounds of satiety and the importance of self-control. In the continuation of this verse, one of the girls that our main character had been eyeing invites him to dance. Luckily, he has the wherewithal to ‘bust a move’ in time and saves the day.
Some frustration first inclination
Is to become a monk and leave the situation
But every dark tunnel has a light of hope
So don’t hang yourself, with a celibate rope
A commentary on the fragility and preciousness of life? A testament to all lonely people everywhere? A hope-filled message for those who fear that nobody can ‘cure their lonely condition’? The phattest rhyme since Dr. Seuss? It is all this and more, dear reader.
Girls are fakin goodness sakin
They want the man who brings home the bacon
Got no money and you got no car
Then you got no women and there you are
Generations of well-established gender roles summed up in 4 short lines. This problem has plagued mankind since the days of the Flintstones. And yet perversely, it has been the single greatest driving force behind the improvement of our culture and species. Young understands these dichotomies and sums them up in a way that is accessible to ‘all the fellaz’.
Now this next verse I wish I could take just a snippet, but to do Mr. MC justice, I must present it in its entirety.
Your best friend Harry has a brother Larry
In five days from now he’s gonna marry
He’s hopin you can make it there if you can
Cause in the ceremony you’ll be the best man
You say neat-o, check your libido
And roll to the church in your new tuxedo
The bride walks down just to start the wedding
And there’s one more girl you won’t be getting
So you start thinkin then you start blinking
The bridesmaid looks and thinks that you’re winking
She thinks you’re kinda cute so she winks back
And now you’re feelin really firm cause the girl is stacked
Reception’s jumpin faces pumpin
You look at the girl and your heart starts thumpin
Says she wants to dance to a different groove
Now you know what to do just bust a move
If this rap fusion hasn’t brought you to tears of sheer joy, then I cannot understand you. The sheer mastery of the lyrics being what it is, coupled with the brilliant construction and depiction of the situation is enough to make even the most staunch Catholic feel ‘firm’.
So the next time you find yourself in a troubling position, remember the words of this lone genius. In all situations, no matter how complex or horrific they might be, just bust a move, and all shall be well.
Posted by Crommunist @ 3:01 am