Along Came the Holidays
By Saltwater Romance
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Countdown #5: Miss Independent
Miss independent
Miss self-sufficient
Miss keep your distance, mmmm
Miss unafraid
Miss out of my way
Miss don't let a man interfere, no
Miss on her own
Miss almost grown
Miss never let a man help her off her throne
So, by keeping her heart protected
She'll never, ever feel rejected
Little miss apprehensive
Said ooh, she fell in love
- Kelly Clarkson
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Dedicated: To the wise words of Kelly Clarkson and my English teacher, who I wouldn't have gotten the idea for this story without him forcing a quiz on it (so much opposition against him!).
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"Who's gonna shoe your pretty little foot? Who's gonna glove your hand? Who's gonna kiss your ruby red lips? Who's gonna be your man? Who's gonna be your man? Who's gonna be your man? Who's gonna kiss your ruby lips? Who's going to be your man?
"Poppa's gonna shoe my pretty little foot. Momma's gonna glove my hand. Sister's gonna kiss my ruby red lips. I don't need a man. I don't need no man. I don't need no man. Sister's gonna kiss my ruby red lips. I don't need no man," Misaki sung in the tune from her a ballad in the section of which she was learning in her AP English Lit class with Narumi. Everyone politely applauded at her soft vocals, which stayed consistent and on-key. Though, it wasn't the greatest, it didn't make their ears bleed.
"From the beginning of the song, it can be alluded that the person who is posing the questions was a man, who was indignant after the lady of his heart rejected him. He pestered her about how is she going to take care of herself financially, physically, and emotionally. The first line was talking about who would be able to provide money to put the shoe on her foot if she doesn't have a man to provide for her. I drew the conclusion from physical aspect by the gloving of the hand because people spend more money on shoes than gloves. So I interpreted as gloves for Winter, and that would be connected with the physical health of the lady. So, he's asking her how she would be able to support herself when she's ailing when she's all alone. The posed question of "who's gonna kiss your ruby red lips?" might represent the romance aspect of a relationship, but you talk moving your mouth and parting your lips… Most women gossip and vent out their emotions, which involves using their mouths, so it would be taken as romance… But the question is more complex than that.
"The women thus responded primly that she has her family to rely on. As in the past, the father was the 'breadwinner,' so it makes sense that he'll "shoe her pretty little foot," while mothers are known for being nurturing in nature, hers would tend to her if she ever got sick. Her sister would "kiss her ruby red lips" because since her sister is in the same age-group as herself, she can release her emotion with her sister," Misaki was reaching her conclusion, "So this song was one about empowering women and showcasing the importance of family."
"Good job," Narumi applauded as he dragged the pen from the clipboard and waved it around faintly as he began to engage the class to Misaki's interpretation, "Now that it is the 21st century, do you think that the moral of the ballad is accurate and fitting to our times? And should that change or not?"
The girl in the very front row spoke out loud, knowing after the four years of attending the school, Narumi doesn't necessarily care as long as you're contributing to the class, "Well, since feminism and the Constitutional amendment regarding Women's rights, it's safe to say that girls can get along just fine without guys."
"I disagree."
Everyone turned around to see the one who rarely contributes in English, Tsubasa. Narumi arched his eyebrow, but since he was so amused, he'd let it play out.
To be continued.
Author's Sidenote: This was so supposed to be like at least a thousand words more than this, but facebook distracted me... So I have to go to bed :( So I'm going to divide this into two parts, though... When I go back to correct all of my files (if you notice... Bad Boys I doesn't matchup with II and III), everythign will be smoother, and not as snippy and abrupt!
Dear Saltwater Romance,
I believe in *chivalry/independence* because of *insert explanation*. Despite this, I still love the male population, especially *insert characteristics such as personality and looks* I swear, when I meet a person under this description, I'm going to marry him!
Next time, please put in yoru favorite guys and etc! Because we don't want some kind of one-sided reviewer/author-ship!
Reply as quickly as possible,
Your friend from the Freshwater.