99 Problems....PJ w/Jay-Z
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Enjoy yourselves bitches, its a celebration!Nature drunk and High0
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I already posted this under another topic, but I wanted to put in my two cents:
Jay Z is a lot smarter than you're giving him credit for. He knows that you'll automatically think that he's referring to a woman when he says, "bitch", but he's actually referring to a bitch - as in, a female dog. "We'll see how smart you are when the canines come. I got 99 problems but a bitch ain't one." This isn't to say that he hasn't used derogatory language when describing women in the past (just listen to Big Pimpin'), but it is to say that he knows the listener is going to expect the worst from him and so he decides to outsmart them in this song. That's my take on it. Jay Z also replaced the word "bitch" with "bush" in live performances - as in, George W. Bush...it still hints at speaking derogatorily about women - does that offend anyone? If so, I'm glad you walked out on Bu$hleaguer in 2003 when Eddie Vedder impaled a mask of G.W.B.
Terry Gross (NPR/Fresh Air) did a great interview with him where he describes the storyline. I suggest you check it out: http://www.npr.org/2011/11/25/142506767 ... -interview
We all know that lyrics get deduced and taken out of context - it's happened with Pearl Jam hundreds of times. I think Jay Z is a really, really smart musician who is successful for a reason. Reading all of these posts makes me feel like I'm at the RNC. It's time to move forward.
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pjl44 wrote:So many grumps. You're watching a low quality video clip and it looks like everyone involved was having a lot of fun. Relaaaaaaax. I would've loved to have seen it live.
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SVRDhand13 wrote:peacefrompaul wrote:SVRDhand13 wrote:So.... Do the people posting here prefer cheddar or provolone?
What are we eating?
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The crowd was into it. To see it live was outstanding. The video does not do it justice. Methinks some peeps need to get laid a bit more.Run for it, Marty.0
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TribeintoBreath wrote:The crowd was into it. To see it live was outstanding. The video does not do it justice. Methinks some peeps need to get laid a bit more.
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SVRDhand13 wrote:TribeintoBreath wrote:The crowd was into it. To see it live was outstanding. The video does not do it justice. Methinks some peeps need to get laid a bit more.
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boyo79 wrote:3legged dog wrote:Stop acting like pearl jam and yourself are too above everyone.
Therein lies the problem. There is far too many people on here who genuinely believe Pearl Jam is above everyone else and therefore they are too. I love reading the comments by fans saying how ignorant people are who don't like or know PJ. Why? The same people saying that are completely ignorant to other acts that performed in Philly over the weekend. The same people that jump on anyone who slates PJ but then are quick to slate bands they don't like. Pearl Jam and Vedder are not holier than thou and some people on here need to realize that. Pearl Jam are a great fucking rock band and my favourite ever band but some people need a reality check. People moaning cos they did a song with Jay-Z or sold a coat that was made in China....please get a life.
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Well, it sounds like free speech and constitution only apply to people who agree with you? Don't I have a right to say I am horrified?
"horrified" Really??? By one song with Jay-Z? Please tell me your joking.0 -
boyo79 wrote:Therein lies the problem. There is far too many people on here who genuinely believe Pearl Jam is above everyone else and therefore they are too. I love reading the comments by fans saying how ignorant people are who don't like or know PJ. Why? The same people saying that are completely ignorant to other acts that performed in Philly over the weekend. The same people that jump on anyone who slates PJ but then are quick to slate bands they don't like. Pearl Jam and Vedder are not holier than thou and some people on here need to realize that. Pearl Jam are a great fucking rock band and my favourite ever band but some people need a reality check. People moaning cos they did a song with Jay-Z or sold a coat that was made in China....please get a life.Be Excellent To Each OtherParty On, Dudes!0
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Good thing they didn't play Big Pimpin like Phish did0
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SVRDhand13 wrote:TribeintoBreath wrote:The crowd was into it. To see it live was outstanding. The video does not do it justice. Methinks some peeps need to get laid a bit more.
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It was a spiritual experience. The show was a spiritual experience. I am still processing it because it was so powerful. For those who were not there, as is the case with every show, all the video in the world does not do their shows justice. You'd have to be there in person.
Jay-Z makes this show legendary. It was. The MAJORITY of the crowd was into Jay's presence. The ones that were not, were not because they weren't familiar with the lyrics.
By the way, for those of you who are not aware, the song is about a police dog, and not women, in general.
The song is about a fucking police dog.
Anyone complaining is not a fan or a true supporter of the band.
It was fucking amazing. And it will never happen again. Ever. That's what makes it legendary.
The peeps complaining need to zip it. It's a tired act.
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Rude comments to other Ten Club members are NEVER ok here. Get laid, get a life, etc. Stop it now or have your forum account be read-only by your own choice. Some people didn't like that the band did this song and are talking about it because not everyone agrees the song is only about one thing. If you can't talk about the subject and stop directing personal comments at other members, then stop reading and stop posting. The Posting Guidelines are at the top of the page.
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