Yes, there are clear messages to our young people in the music they listen to and in the images connected in them in music videos. InterVarsity sponsored a music video discussion last week on campus to help students discover the real messages behind the lyrics and beats. Many admitted that they never really paid attention to the message because the "beats" were attractive. But after watching Ciara's "Like a Boy" video, students discovered the underlying message through lyrics and choreography was "revenge is ok, and even expected, if someone hurts you." There is no room for forgiveness in Ciara's song! We also saw Nickelback's "If everyone cared..." that painted a picture of a changed world if someone stood the risk of caring for others and the world around them. I encourage you to look up these songs and watch the videos. Above picture: students with lyrics in hand thinking through the messages preached to them in music videos. Below: The choreography in Ciara's video was impressive and strongly artistic. Sondy, a student, trying to copy the complicated moves. Nice try Sondy!
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