Brittanny Perch
Dr John F Campbell FOUN 1101- Caribbean Civilization
18th September, 2015
A Analytical Study of the song “I’ve Got Your Man” by Marion Hall (Lady Saw)
The song “I’ve Got Your Man”, which is on the Strip Tease Album 2004, was authored by Marion Hall or better known by her stage name “Lady Saw” the
“Queen of Dancehall Music”. A Jamaican Reggae Songster, Lady Saw born in 1972 in Galina, Saint Mary, Jamaica came from an impoverished household where she was the middle child of nine children. Additionally, growing up as a child was a great struggle as her family battled to provide for them on a daily basis. Apart from her childhood trials, Lady Saw was always at the top of her game since her breakout in …show more content…
Her accomplishment as a dance-hall artiste has not only allowed her to gain global recognition from American Rap and Pop Stars but it assisted her in changing Caribbean culture especially among young women as she believes that
Dance-hall Music allows women to hold titles that may not have been a part of their everyday lifestyle. In addition, she considers herself to be a very affectionate woman who has confidence in her sensuality. Throughout effective listening and reading of the lyrics of the song
“I’ve Got Your Man”, I found the rhythm to be rather captivating which is prevalent of Caribbean Dance-hall Music. Dance-hall is a style of reggae music that incorporates hip-hop, rhythm and blues. It is a culture that in many ways resembles the hip-hop culture of America. Lady Saw’s style of writing is incorporated by her Jamaican English Creole which points out to me that our
Caribbean indeed is rather unique. Hence, the jargon and compilation of her words effectively defines the history of our Caribbean people.
In her lyrics, she precisely identifies with gender issues between men and women.
“She displays how ill-treating your man can lead to him finding pleasure in other …show more content…
This in fact, can tremendously lower their social values as a nation. The act of violence demonstrated in this genre of music has a vast impact on the youth in society today, as they are easily influenced. They believe that listening to this style of music allows them to have a high level of confidence within themselves. As such, dancehall music can be classified as an extensive promoter of criminal activities displayed among youth of today’s society as some of the lyrics encourage a massacre without any kind of anguish for people’s lives.
Dance-hall artistes have the potential to inspire and excite individuals who are interested in their style of music. Therefore, they need to work together to effectively promote their music with a different but yet positive approach in order to make a better society for themselves and their people.
The choice of words that Lady Saw used completely demonstrates her cultural background of where she comes from. She vividly transmits the message of relationship issues through her song and is effective in doing so. Hence, she identifies with a solitary culture within the Caribbean
Dr John F Campbell FOUN 1101- Caribbean Civilization
18th September, 2015
A Analytical Study of the song “I’ve Got Your Man” by Marion Hall (Lady Saw)
The song “I’ve Got Your Man”, which is on the Strip Tease Album 2004, was authored by Marion Hall or better known by her stage name “Lady Saw” the
“Queen of Dancehall Music”. A Jamaican Reggae Songster, Lady Saw born in 1972 in Galina, Saint Mary, Jamaica came from an impoverished household where she was the middle child of nine children. Additionally, growing up as a child was a great struggle as her family battled to provide for them on a daily basis. Apart from her childhood trials, Lady Saw was always at the top of her game since her breakout in …show more content…
Her accomplishment as a dance-hall artiste has not only allowed her to gain global recognition from American Rap and Pop Stars but it assisted her in changing Caribbean culture especially among young women as she believes that
Dance-hall Music allows women to hold titles that may not have been a part of their everyday lifestyle. In addition, she considers herself to be a very affectionate woman who has confidence in her sensuality. Throughout effective listening and reading of the lyrics of the song
“I’ve Got Your Man”, I found the rhythm to be rather captivating which is prevalent of Caribbean Dance-hall Music. Dance-hall is a style of reggae music that incorporates hip-hop, rhythm and blues. It is a culture that in many ways resembles the hip-hop culture of America. Lady Saw’s style of writing is incorporated by her Jamaican English Creole which points out to me that our
Caribbean indeed is rather unique. Hence, the jargon and compilation of her words effectively defines the history of our Caribbean people.
In her lyrics, she precisely identifies with gender issues between men and women.
“She displays how ill-treating your man can lead to him finding pleasure in other …show more content…
This in fact, can tremendously lower their social values as a nation. The act of violence demonstrated in this genre of music has a vast impact on the youth in society today, as they are easily influenced. They believe that listening to this style of music allows them to have a high level of confidence within themselves. As such, dancehall music can be classified as an extensive promoter of criminal activities displayed among youth of today’s society as some of the lyrics encourage a massacre without any kind of anguish for people’s lives.
Dance-hall artistes have the potential to inspire and excite individuals who are interested in their style of music. Therefore, they need to work together to effectively promote their music with a different but yet positive approach in order to make a better society for themselves and their people.
The choice of words that Lady Saw used completely demonstrates her cultural background of where she comes from. She vividly transmits the message of relationship issues through her song and is effective in doing so. Hence, she identifies with a solitary culture within the Caribbean