Original video located here. Accessed 10th November 2014
Song title: I
Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Year: 2014
Why I like this song:
I know the history of pop music is littered with songs built around self-loathing so to hear a song about self-respect is indeed a rarity.
You never hear the phrase 'I love myself' much in pop music and I believe we can thank the Divinyls for that....
Still, a rarity like this should be celebrated. And maybe this is something I could benefit from...
Original video located here. Accessed 22nd April 2013
Song title: I Touch Myself
Artist: Divinyls
Year: 1991
Why I like this song:
R.I.P. Chrissy Amphlett
I must've been nine years old when this song hit big. At the time, it made me giggle with the opening line. This was due because I had already heard the phrase 'They love themselves' and knew it has used in anything but a positive manner (of course, it was only years later that I picked up on what being 'self-absorbed' means).
Needless to say, it took me some considerable time before I latched onto what this song was trying to convey.
Still it's a snappy song and part of the appeal is Chrissy's performance, playing the true provocateur and enjoying every minute of it.
So here's to you Chrissy