I read this amazing review of BEYONCÉ and what the reviewer said about XO explained it so much
I love it even more now
Quote:
Because the groundwork of all this has already been laid, the album's crowning track of 'XO' feels like even more of a triumph. There's a reason why 'XO' comes to us couched in warnings of malfunction and tragedy. As far controversy, denying Beyonce the ability to embrace the intertextuality of incorporating a historical recording like the Challenger explosion is an attempt to relegate her art to a lower form of political discourse, one that's not "worthy" of interacting with an event of cultural significance like this. But this is not just a "pop album," it's a woman holding forth on the role of women in our society, how they should approach the nuances of their life and most importantly, how they can choose to value relationships. While most of the album leans personally on her own experience, for this song Beyonce strips away signifiers to provide an almost universal love song. 'XO' demands the listener consider the full spectrum of tragedy and magnificence that life can hold. This ballad is devoid of pronouns or even "romantic" intention--it is a love song in the fullest sense. It's a love song for those who exist outside of a white capitalist patriarchy that's still dominated by those who wish to uphold hetero-normative standards. In the darkest night of hate and intolerance we see impossible love stories conquering what our governments and societies declare is legally "allowed" to be love. 'XO' is a love song for humans, for sisters and friends, lesbian, trans and gay couples. It is for love that transcends the romantic conception of man and woman and stretches out into the impossibilities of the cosmos. It leaves room for failure but hopes for success. It feels like there is no one who the euphoric strains of 'XO' cannot encompass.
I love, love, love, love, love, Pretty Hurts. The meaning resonates with me so much because I am one of those people who appears like everything is nice and together but on the inside it's a train wreck. This song was right on time for me.
When you're alone all by yourself
And you're lying in your bed
Reflection stares right into you
Are you happy with yourself?
Im obsessed with it
Because Ty, Manuel, her hair stylist have all flown out as well now
I didn't know you were serious! This is really good thank you so much. supapowergo ♥
