so i was listening to that song by taylor swift? or at least it's something like that. there are a billion songs of this same nature. and i was thinking the other day that songs like that kind of send the wrong idea.
i'm sure you're all familiar with it. (check out the song, with lyrics here) but just to recap in the song she's singing about how the guy she likes is with some cheerleading-high-heel-wearing-preppy girl. and taylor's so certain that they belong together. but my thing is, if he likes a girl like that, maybe you don't know him as well as you thought. it's quite clear he does NOT see that he belongs with you. it might be time to cut your losses and move on.
and i'm not saying she's the only one guilty of this type of thing. i googled it and came up with a slew of others that they simlar things. i only became aware of this cause i was singing along to a song that said something similar and for a second started to believe it. and there are some girls who do! and i think it breeds an unhealthy neediness. this feeling that you HAVE to have this guy. it's destiny or something. and i think that in turn breeds a really clingy, deperate vibe that only chases guys away.
but that's just me. anyone else feel the same way? thoughts?
Monday, April 20, 2009
thoughts; you belong with me
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8:59 PM
- Vicki April 20, 2009 at 10:09 PM
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I can't say I've ever heard the song before but I listened to the the video you linked and all I can say is creepy! Seriously this "she doesn't understand you, why won't you see me as I want you to, we belong together because I know random crap about you" thing, it's the kind of stuff bad suspense movies are made of and not at all realistic or reasonable.
However, this stuff sells it's the same story of cheesey love songs, chick flicks and bad teenage romance novels because it feeds hope that just maybe he'll look our way (even when it's highly unlikely). - Linda Alicia April 22, 2009 at 11:37 PM
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I completely agree. And also, he's with THAT girl right? So if he wanted to be with the other girl, he would. Harsh, but true. But I do agree with Rachel as well, I think it might be also about how a lot of guys go for the typical stereotype girl. But, like you said, then you don't know him as well as you thought. Good song though either way, I love Taylor Swift =)
I agree. It does give some girls the wrong impression and it gives them whiny song about how, i'm here type thing.
BUT- and its kinda a big one...
I think the song is about something more. It's about the fact that the guys always seem to fall for the stereotypical girl, because she's pretty and it seems right. But in fact there's a girl who you haven't opened your eyes to the possibility of type thing. you know? Like boy... we get along great, you just don't see me and I wish you would.
just my thought.
xoxo
rachel