yes, and? (official music video)
Summary
TLDRThe script depicts a conversation between two people criticizing and gossiping about a singer named Ari, lamenting her change in style and persona over time. This leads into a performance of Ari's new song 'Yes, And?' which promotes themes of self-love, confidence, and not caring what others think.
Takeaways
- The speakers initially criticize Ari for changing her style and becoming less edgy.
- They nostalgically prefer her old persona over her current happier one.
- The song 'Yes, And?' encourages being yourself and not letting others' judgments hold you back.
- Ari asserts her autonomy through lyrics about not changing for others' expectations.
- She promotes self-love and surrounding yourself with supportive friends.
- The song advocates speaking your truth boldly and keeping moving forward.
Q & A
How do the initial speakers feel about Ari's evolution as an artist?
-They are critical of her change in style and persona, preferring her old edgier self over her current happier persona.
What is the overall message of Ari's song 'Yes, And?'?
-The song promotes themes of authentic self-expression, self-love, ignoring others' judgments, speaking your truth, and continuously moving forward.
What lyrical devices does Ari use to assert her autonomy?
-She uses direct lyrics about not changing herself or hiding to meet others' expectations and not caring what they think of her body or her choices.
How does the song encourage supporters to act?
-It advocates boldly speaking your truth, being your own best friend, and moving forward persistently.
What does the repeated phrase 'Yes, and?' signify in the song?
-It signifies self-affirmation and the attitude of agreeing with yourself and your choices despite what others may think or say.
Why might Ari have written this song?
-Potentially in response to criticism over her evolving artistic style and persona, encouraging her fans to be themselves despite external judgments.
What lyrical tools does Ari use to promote confidence?
-Devices like rhetorical questions, repetition, imperative commands, and metaphors about walking through fire or turning on your light in dark times.
How might the song resonate with Ari's fans?
-Fans, especially youth, may connect with the themes of being true to yourself, speaking out, ignoring haters/bullies, and surrounding yourself with supportive friends.
What is the tone or mood of the song?
-The tone is bold, confident, defiant, encouraging, and resilient.
How does the song characterize supportive friends?
-As those who uplift you and act as your 'own best friend' rather than tearing you down for being yourself.
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