For once, Justfocus offers you today a playlist to celebrate a special day: International Women's Day (and not "women's" day at all).
Today we forget flowers, chocolates and good attentions gentlemen and as the Slate article proposes so well, we are silent!
Because they have a lot to say and it's time to listen to them!
Beyoncé – Run the World (Girls)
https://youtu.be/VBmMU_iwe6U
Let's start with the inimitable Queen B who reminds us so well that this world would not be round without women! Good without pushing the cork, this anthem has been emulated and even if the lyrics are not crazy, this title has the merit of making you want to get up and change the world.
Emilie Autumn – Fight Like A Girl
https://youtu.be/dvOXuZwOEvM
It's light and it eats no bread musically, but again, it's a manifesto! And speaking of which… if you really want to give gifts, here is a great site where you can find all the heroines and strong figures of pop culture through nice drawings by Kaol Porfírio: http://www.todafrida.com.br/fight-like-a-girl
No Doubt – Just A Girl
https://youtu.be/PHzOOQfhPFg
As Gwen Stefani of No Doubt reminds us, to be a girl is to be exposed and to adopt a behavior conventioned by entire generations from which it is difficult to derogate. Being a woman means always having to be careful and being confronted with prohibitions… having to protect yourself… or seek protection. What if we got out of the picture?
Lily Allen – Hard Out Here
https://youtu.be/E0CazRHB0so
Here is one that is not cold in the eyes. This title of Lily Allen had hit the headlines when it was released. The singer denounces the pressures of body image and misogyny in the entertainment industry. Find the chronicle of this song on Justfocus!
Gossip – Standing In the Way of Control
https://youtu.be/74FHIBtWvi0
Deeply feminist and committed, Beth Dito reminds us how difficult it is to be torn between wanting to be strong and shut up or being weak and letting go. Getting lost, not recognizing yourself when everything around you judges you and prevents you from being yourself!
Neneh Cherry – Woman
https://youtu.be/z0W212af1uk
Beautiful and unforgettable title: Woman by Neneh Cherry is an ode to these women who suffer and live in silence. This strength and this will to exist and fight despite everything. A whole generation remembers this song and the emotion it aroused when it was released.
Meghan Trainor – NO
https://youtu.be/cMTAUr3Nm6I
A song about harassment. You should know that in France 100% of women have already experienced harassment in the street, the subway, bars, on their way home…
And for those who still doubt it, here is the excellent Crocodile Project!
The Ting Tings – Shut Up and Let Me Go
https://youtu.be/tolm-07if3c
So yes… It's a song about breaking up. But taken independently, words are always a pleasure to pronounce to some malotrus who has come to hold your leg in an undesirable way!
TLC – No Scrubs
https://youtu.be/FrLequ6dUdM
In the same spirit, we have the timeless No Scrubs by TLC which perfectly describes the archetype of the creepy type that we would like to avoid but on which we end up falling at least once in our lives… You take notes I hope?
Diam's – Unbreakable
https://youtu.be/Jsz43hm4GgI
This is a singer that I do not rank in my top 10, but there is no denying that this song is full of common sense and really takes stock of the situation of women in France. It's pretty dark, depressing, but if it can make you realize that things aren't moving as fast as you think, that's a good thing. There is still a lot to do unfortunately!
Ciara – Like A Boy
https://youtu.be/_HKH7Emy1SY
This song is a critique of male behavior that patriarchal society values and encourages, whether in advertising, the media… She calls on women to take over and put things back in their place. When you think that this title is almost 10 years old! The opportunity for me to also talk to you about He for She.
Because feminism is also a way to fight more freedom for men, let's not forget it!
Chilla – If I Were a Man
https://youtu.be/Kn-lbI7MESI
Not in my habit of sharing this type of artist, but the lyrics of this song seemed more than relevant! From the top of her 22 years Chilla, whose real name is Mareva Rana, was spotted by Bigflo and Oli and we thank them. His sincere and intelligent commitment is really pleasing. We also salute the performance of the dancers in the clip: Christian Lo Presti and Marie-Jade Helmlinger !
With these fine words, I wish you a beautiful day full of tolerance, respect and social progress;)
