Hey Guys, I found this article on Yahoo, and I thought it was very interesting. I missed the controversial half-time performance by the Black Eyed Peas last night; therefore, I was shocked when I read about this today. Feel free to comment your thoughts about Will.I.Am changing the lyrics in the song Where is the Love.
It wasn't quite a wardrobe malfunction, but Will.i.am had an off-script Super Bowl moment of his own during the Black Eyed Peas' performance on Sunday night. The singer delivered a message to President Obama by changing three lines to his band's hit "Where Is The Love?" during the 15-minute medley:
"In America we need to get things straight / Obama, let's get these kids educated / Create jobs so the country stays stimulated."
As far as political protest subjects go, children's education and creating jobs aren't the most radical of topics, but I appreciate Will.i.am using America's biggest stage for a constructive purpose. Normally, stars treat their Super Bowl halftime appearance as an opportunity to promote themselves, their albums or partial nudity, so it's nice to hear a little non-controversial social awareness. I think we're all in favor of smart kids and people having jobs.
It's not going to make anyone bring back those strained comparisons to Bob Dylan that Pepsi tried to sell us on two years ago or earn Will.i.am forgiveness for "Boom Boom Pow," but it was something (and much preferable to Fergie shrieking).
4 comments:
I didn't watch either- a little too boring for me. I am glad that someone used an opportunity like the half-time performance to share their opinions and spread ideas about the furthering of our country. And yes, the best part about all this is that it wasn't too controversial a message. Will.i.am didn't leave in embarrassment.
funny, I watched it, but I thought the half-time show was terrible so I kind of zoned out. I think that's great that he did that because it wasn't over the top. Kind of mad that I didn't catch it then, but I am glad he changed the lyrics to make a point.
I remember trying to sing along to one of the only BEP song's that i really enjoyed of the entire half time show and then the words didn't match. i didn't get understand what he said at the time, and forgot to research it myself, but i'm glad someone did.
I think this is an interesting way to get a message across. it's simple, and it works. and in a half time show that i personally thought was just aweful, it was nice to see something that wasn't same old BEP and instead a message that can't be repeated enough
I guess I didn't see this part. However, props to Will.I.Am. I only hope he didn't get into trouble for ad-libbing.
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