Her striping away the Status Quo's one piece at a time and evolving into her self- just to be murdered for being different!! I love her unique style!!!
I was so scared that she was going to get naked in front of some kids or something. this is is my favorite, favorite badu song cause I'm hardly ever one to watch videos but I love music
Yep, just go back and listen to all her music OMG. Got chills thinking about the stuff I grew up listening to. My stepmom loved her. I just somehow understood that her lyrics were deep, and they touched my soul as a lil girl. Listening to these kinda ppl woke up the power in my blood.
That moment you realized Erykah Badu was THICK thick lol But seriously, I appreciate this queen for always stepping outside the box while providing a message
EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS SONG, I THINK OF MY BEAUTIFUL, 27 YEAR-OLD SON BRANDON, WHO WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD, IN 2010.........I MISS HIM, SO MUCH....... I'M SO THANKFUL THAT GOD LET ME MEET HIM; I WOULDN'T TRADE THE TIME WE HAD TOGETHER, FOR ANYTHING IN THIS WORLD. GOD BLESS ALL CHILDREN, EVERYWHERE! BEVERLY MOSES
Erykah Badu understood that President Kennedy was a Blue Blood who went against his own for the better treatment of mankind and was executed for it. Some of our artist are more conscious than we give them credit for.
***** She is aware of these people and what they can do if she does not perform. They are the same people who issue contracts in the music and film industry,
+Will C When one can stick to the issue here, all nervousness dissolves. For me, this video is a rise in consciousness, very well taken. May I say thank you, Miss Badu & God bless you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep on keepin' on, girl! We love you!!!!
I just realized that she dressed like the Babushka Lady (the unknown woman who was in the Zapruder Film of the Kennedy Assassination) at the beginning of this video. Brilliant that Erykah acknowledged that
For it to be unplanned, I never realized how poetic this is. In the beginning when she begins to strip, the guy in red picks up her jacket and shoes as if he’s about to return her things. But then stops running towards badu when he notices her walking away without looking back and continuing to strip..maybe symbolizng how the people around us try to bring back the old parts of us that we desperately desire to shed. Badu hesitates to jog and unzips her second layer/jacket before finally committing. She continues her journey as she removes more clothes, receiving more stares and confused looks. She ends in a more populated area but perhaps a healthier internal environment, free and liberated. For that, she is persecuted by those around her as she sheds her last layer. I was about 9 when this video came out and everyone talked about it. I didn’t understand the controversy and now I do. However, it’s art and was way ahead of it’s time
BE Fernandez it's all these messages. Not one in particular. Never be afraid to be yourself. When we show ourselves, we become a target by those who hate. We should all love, not hate form it is useless to hate. Sometimes it takes a while to see how the world is holding us back. Hopefully we can realize the truth and enjoy being just us before it's too late. Be who YOU are not what everyone else wants you to be...however funding someone who keeps you in check to not go too far...but also checks you with respect and not disregard who you are or trying to be that is truthful..,,that is the happiest time of life. The main message at the end Let's all stop being fearful of change. Or difference. Of each other
She said she was suppose to be singing in the video but she was to scared but it's actually better that she wasn't singing and you just feel the video and message.
I remember her touching on this video, saying how it was a very vulnerable moment for her (you can see that she hesitates a couple of times throughout). If you can do this then you can do anything, lol. #freeasfuck 🤍
Yes and she had just had a baby previous to shooting this video! I remember when it first came out and how she was explaining her feelings on Twitter such a moment but much needed message
no she means that people are finally shedding their layers and seeing the value in themselves and freeing themselves of societal boundaries and are being scrutinized for it and also literally being killed for it
WTF, DO YOU AND BE FREE FROM THE HATERS, FEEL THE SPIRIT IN YOU AND ENJOY LIFE AND YOUR GIFT FOR THOSE WHO CAN APPRECIATE ART. AMEN! HIP-HOP IS EVERYTHING WE DO IN THIS WORLD, BE YOURSELF THAT'S YOUR CULTURE, EVOLVING AND CHANGING THINGS DEVELOPING AND WORKING IT OUT AND ACHIEVING IT TO THE HIGHEST ORDER OF YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS...!❤💋🙏👋
I watched her interview and she said Dallas fined her 500.00 for making this video to please the few stuck up so called uncomfortable people who complained but I love her she so real she wasn't even mad , she said I love my city and she also said she was scared to death taking her clothes off but the video did what she wanted it to do , which was start a dialogue so no matter whether you got the message loved or hated the video you talked about it which started the conversation Peace & Life ✌💯💯
Yea ... she looked mighty nervous as she looked around and over her shoulder, RESPECT ... I saw it , but the truth is a goal you should never sugar coat or deter from to make a very strong message stand out ... I looooove her creativity with this. Very Necessary ! Thank you Miss Badu .
Ah, Erykah! Thank you for your consciousness, for shining your light upon us! Your words describe the exact state we have created on our beautiful Planet. We need to wake up and realise, in the words of Seth, "The sacredness of live cannot be sacrificed for life's convenience, or the quality of life itself will suffer".
Saw her in concert the other day at the 02. She was incredible, projecting her conscious love energy to the masses. A perpetuating vibe never to be forgotten. Thanks Queen
I been looking for this song, for the longest finally I found it when I found it I can’t stop listening to it it’s just sooo peaceful she is a veryyy brave woman.
the meaning is, her freedom to do what she want to when she want. and not to be apart of a world of mostly brainwashed individuals who does not respect others wish to be differrent and live liberally.
I could never be this brave free or confident in the face of fear. Someday I want to evolve to this moment in all I do. I want to be free to be me unadulterated right or wrong confident no matter what everyone else thinks. I want to showcase the God in me
I'm a teen & I was born in the 2000's, and I don't think ANYBODY my age loves her music like I do. Seems like nobody not even some adults know good music when they hear it!! ugh makes me think so hard when I listen to Future, Nicki Minaj, Big Sean Ect. Bc they have waaaaaaay more views on their videos then she does v.v ... 450,000,000 views just to see nicki's plastic butt?? C'mon now... like Artists like Jhene Simon, Kat Dahlia, Erykah Badu ect have music that is going to waste! Some may say their music is played out but I loveee their voices, lyrics and everything about the message that comes with the song.... I just be thinking like what if Nicki Minaj Shouts out Jhene Or Kat and they still would be under appreciated .... harsh but true...
+Byee . Tf . i was born in 2000 and I have an old soul. I listen to her because she is so aspiring. the music today has no positive message. I'm not saying I don't bop my head to it hear and there but its like come on! yall all rap about the same corny stuff. R&B is the only true music
Always love some erykah her music is always soulful and gotta jazzy vibe..and when them pants came off I was like goooodddddd daaaaayyuumm! she a thick one lol
