Keep Ya Head Up Essays

in turn can inspire people. For example, in 2Pac’s “Keep Ya Head Up,” he focuses mainly on African-American women who are left by their men, to raise their child, alone and struggling. In the first verse of the song, 2Pac raps, “I give a holla to my sisters on welfare, 2Pac cares if don’t nobody else care, and i know they like to beat you down a lot. But, please don’t cry, dry your eyes, never let up. Forgive, but don’t forget girl, keep ya

messages for a higher respect for women, an end to gang violence, and a better world were over shadowed by his arrest on a first-degree sexual abuse and him being shot on multiple occasions, they can still be heard in his music today. His song “Keep Ya Head Up” shows just how passionate he was about the topics his songs reflect. Some people today might just listen to his music to say they are living the “thug life,” but the people who listen to his music and truly understand what he is trying to say

Kamaljit Singh Eric Kufs English 114A 22 October 2014 Keep Ya Head Up Protest songs are songs that have to do with a movement for social change in the society. These are songs that are spreading a message on political views through music. Music can change the way you think about something. These songs have a message in each song that they want people to be aware about so that they can make a change. Like Jimi Hendrix says, “Music doesn't lie. If there is something to be changed in this world

produced in aim to keep these characteristics at the forefront of society. Although the Transcendentalist movement has since ended, key characteristic and beliefs of the movement still heavily influence our modern society in many aspects such as music, pop culture, and film. Transcendentalist ideas are very prevalent in popular culture such as music. In Tupac Shakur’s song, “Keep Ya Head Up”, he says: [...]I think it's time to kill for our women,

Tupac Shakur acts as a muse as he empowers others through their struggles and tries to create a change in those doing wrong. In his song, “Keep Ya Head Up,” Tupac informs listeners that people need to start looking out for one another. In the beginning of the song, Tupac questions the treatment some women recieve as he sings, “Why we rape our women, do we hate our women? / I think it 's time to

Tupac’s hit song, “Keep Ya Head Up”, and William Shakespeare, “Othello”, share several similarities when speaking out on the topic of race and gender. In Othello, Emilia talks with Desdemona about the double standards they both deal with as women. In Tupac’s song, he speaks out on the challenges black women face and how they are both objectified and mistreated. Emilia, Iago’s wife, is a very important character in Shakespeare’s Othello. She is a powerful female character that shows examples of women's

change. First, we have to know what this song is talking about. “Keep Ya Head Up” by Tupac Shakur is a protest song that addresses issues of social inequality and discrimination against women. It was released in 1993 but the message should still be heard today. At the time of the song’s release, Tupac was already known for his socially conscious lyrics that dealt with issues such as poverty, police brutality, and racism. “Keep Ya Head Up” continues in this tradition, but with a particular focus on the

The hip hop song, “California Love” by Tupac Shakur (2Pac) featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman was released in 1996 in 2Pac’s album titled All Eyez on Me. It is a classic for many hip hop listeners due to its funky groove and style. After listening and further analyzing the song, it is clear that it conveys a message of California’s hip hop lifestyle. Although he was born in New York City, and later lived in Baltimore, Maryland, he soon moved to California during high school. His risky experiences

the vocal hook of the song. The rhythm and blues single lacked extensive lyrics but maintained substantial substance to enforce unity and love within people. Similar to “Keep Ya Head Up”, “Be Alright” encourages hopefulness and a sense of security and optimism among those who suffer

ain been dat happy since ah marry you women” said Sykes. “Ah ain got time fo dat horrible attitude ya like ta give off Sykes” Delia replied. “ watc yo lip talkers befo I go upside yo head woman” Sykes says brutally. Delia looked up in silence. Sykes began to believe he has control over Delia because she doesn’t say much when he threatens or intimidate her. Delia immediately get out of the chair, head towards the door, get onto the horse and ride off. When Delia return from the store, she realize that

job, but if he sees ya work before he hears ya talk, we're set. Ya got that?"” (Page

the booby hatch. They'll tie you up with a collar like a dog”’ (72). In short, without George’s help, society would lock Lennie up, in jail or a mental institution, and treat him like an animal. In chapter six, Slim explains to George what would happen to Lennie if he got away from Curley and the authorities caught him instead: ‘“ If we could keep Curley in we might. But Curley’s gonna want to shoot em’. Curley’s still mad about his hand. An’ s’pose they lock him up an’ strap him in a cage. That ain’t

For instance, Destiny’s Child’s hit song “Say my name”, was remixed by one of today’s artists, Cosmo’s Midnight. They sped up the beats, and I personally believe that it sounds repulsing. Thus, 90’s music artists had original songs. In summary, 90’s music subjugates today’s music undoubtedly because of its originality. Next, 90’s music surpasses today’s music because of the

FINAL EDIT: In my eighth grade English class, we are reading a YA novel titled, “The Outsiders.” I am amazed by this text because the author, SE Hinton, uses dramatic wording to create tension and imagination in her writing.. When I read this book, it feels like I am in the story, and that every event is the climax of the book. The author uses a great deal of lifelike words to the point where I can grasp onto an idea of how the character feels and what the character sees in certain events

Lennie and eventually forgives him. The second reason is that George never lets Lennie believe that their “American Dream” will never happen. Whenever Lennie asks George to describe their farm, George tells Lennie about his rabbits in order to keep Lennie’s hopes up. The third reason is that at the end of the novel George shoots Lennie. He does it not to be a murderer, but to put Lennie out of the misery that Curley would put him through.

to people but I can't talk to nobody." Pg 86-87. " A guy goes nuts if he ain't got nobody. Don't make no difference who the guy is, long's he's with you I tell ya." he cried, " I tell ya a guy gets to lonely an' gets sick." Pg 72-73. Characters from Mice and Men just feel lonely and have no one to talk then start getting sick to their heads.

men have more power and authority. Charlie being the oldest had to step up and become a man of the house. He could not bare seeing his mother like that. Collecting Money for Squizzy Charlie had a job to do in Fitzroy. Approaching the store, he realised that Alice was working at the counter. Finding out that the owner was Alice’s dad was pretty daunting. Mr Cornwall didn’t have the money. (‘pg. 113 ‘Mr Cornwall… about the

There were so many books that caught my eye, however there were just a few that truly intrigued me. Looking for Alaska has been a name that has been in my head for a while. I have heard such great things about this novel and how great of an author John Green is. As I was scrolling through ALA.ORG, I found that Looking for Alaska won the Michael L. Printz Award in 2006. I felt that this was a sign that I should take the time to read this novel. Another literature piece that stood out to me was

the early hours that he awakened to the mornings first eager bird calls. Tt was but an hour off sunrise. He startled, jerking his arm to rouse Lennie. The larger man let out a groan which became a yawn, he then sat up and blinked. “George?” He asked in the grey light. “Get up. Wake up. We gotta go, we should’a been gone hours ago.” was George’s urgent reply. “Where we goin’ George?” “Lets go. Lennie, now.” “But I 'm all wet from the smelly ditch water.” “Never mind that now,” he said stepping

little, the way a bear drags his paws,” (Steinbeck 2) “Lennie covered his face with huge Paws and bleated with Terror,” (Steinbeck 63) “He pawed up the heading to apartment covered her.” (Steinbeck 92) “‘They’ll take ya to the booby hatch. They’ll tie ya up with a collar, like a dog.” (Steinbeck 72). “Lennie is also symbolic of people who