Let's assess some of its lyrics, which pertain exactly to the heroine in every romance novel.
Financially Independent
...I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings
...Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills
The shoes on my feet, I bought it
The clothes I'm wearing, I bought it
The rock I'm rockin', I bought it
'Coz I depend on me
If I wanted the watch you're wearing, I'll buy it
The house I live in, I bought it
The car I'm driving, I bought it
I depend on me, I depend on me
Si heroine ay kadalasan na ginagamit ang sariling pera at hindi umaasa sa ibang tao. Kung anuman ang mga materyal na bagay na mayroon siya ay pinagsikapan niyang makuha o mabili ang mga iyon. Mayroon siyang sariling negosyo o magandang trabaho. Kung mayaman ang kanyang pamilya, maaaring nagta-trabaho parin siya upang magkaroon ng sariling pera. Kung mahirap naman ang kanyang pinagmulang pamilya, nagsisikap siya upang kumita ng pera at hindi basta-basta humihingi o nangungutang.
Hardworking
...I worked hard and sacrificed to get what I get
Ladies, it ain't easy being independent
Si heroine ay isang isang hardworking na tao. Hindi niya alintana ang pagod basta nakakatulong siya sa kanyang pamilya. Handa din siyang magsakripisyo basta alang-alang sa mga taong importante sa kanya.
Humble at Maprinsipyo
...If you're gonna brag make sure it's your money you flaunt
Depend on no one else to give you what you want
Si heroine ay hindi nagyayabang kahit na may ipagyayabang. She lets her talents and capabilities speak for itself. At kung dumating ang pagkakataon na kailangan din niyang ipagyabang ang sarili ay sinisigurado niyang karapat-dapat lang ang kanyang ginagawa. Hindi din siya umaasa sa tulong ng iba para umasenso. At lalong hindi siya pabor sa pagiging sipsip upang maka-angat. Isa siyang honest na tao.
...Always 50-50 in relationships
Ayaw ni heroine na tinatrato siyang mahina dahil babae siya. At kahit pa mapalibutan siya ng mga kalalakihan, she makes sure that she stand her ground. Kahit pa magkaroon siya ng mayamang boyfriend ay gusto parin niyang pantay lang ang stand nila sa mga bagay-bagay, tulad ng paggawa ng desisyon at kahit ang pagbabayad ng bills.
...Only ring your cell-y when I'm feeling lonely
When it's all over please get up and leave
Alam ni heroine ang kanyang halaga bilang isang babae. Kaya naman hindi siya basta-basta maghahabol sa isang lalaki. She knew she was better than that.
Kung hindi ka pamilyar sa kantang ito, pwede mong mapanood sa baba ang music video ng Independent Women. Isinama ko na din ang buong lyrics ng kanta.
Independent Women
(Lyrics)
Question, tell me what you think about me?
I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings
Only ring your cell-y when I'm feelin' lonely
When it's all over please get up and leave
Question, tell me how you feel about this?
Try to control me boy you get dismissed
Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills
Always 50/50 in relationships
The shoe on my feet, I've bought it
The clothes I'm wearing, I've bought it
The rock I'm rockin', I've bought it
'Cause I depend on me
If I wanted the watch you're wearin', I'll buy it
The house I live in, I've bought it
The car I'm driving, I've bought it
I depend on me, I depend on me
All the women who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honey's who makin' money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollars
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that?
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that?
Tell me how you feel about this?
Who would I want if I would wanna live
I worked hard and sacrificed to get what I get
Ladies, it ain't easy bein' independent
Question, how'd you like this knowledge that I brought
Braggin' on that cash that he gave you is to front
If you're gonna brag make sure it's your money you flaunt
Depend on no one else to give you what you want
The shoe on my feet, I've bought it
The clothes I'm wearing, I've bought it
The rock I'm rockin', I've bought it
'Cause I depend on me
If I wanted the watch you're wearin', I'll buy it
The house I live in, I've bought it
The car I'm driving, I've bought it
I depend on me, I depend on me
All the women who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honey's who makin' money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollars
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that?
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that?
All the women who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honey's who makin' money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollars
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that?
i like your blogs. Very informative. Keep it up and good luck sa writing career. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Mellicent! Thanks so much for dropping by here. :D Thank you din sa pag goodluck, I am excited to see my first novel printed. I hope it'll be soon. Good luck din po sa bagong pasa mong MS, I saw in one of your blogs that you're waiting for feedback pa. God bless! :))
Deletenaku, ngayon ko lang nakita na nagreply ka pala. Kapag may humihingi ng tips sa akin kung paano maging writer, isina-suggest ko itong blog mo na 'to, very helpful talaga siya. :))
ReplyDeleteThanks din sa pag-drop buy sa blog ko. I-post mo dito sa blog mo ang first book mo ha, para maisama ko sa to-buy list ko. ^_^
Really? Aw, thank you so much! :D I'm glad na sa tingin mo ay helpful naman ito hehe, dito ko na ibinubuhos ang mga excess energy ko sa pagsusulat :)
DeleteAng sabi po sa akin last time ay lalabas daw this March ang una kong book. I'll post it for sure. Thanks so much! <3
You are welcome! and thank you din. Pareho pala tayong may hinihintay na release this month. :)
DeleteNice! Aabangan ko yan hehe :))
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