7.16.2007

Women of the world

When I was down in Provo last weekend I took Savvy out with me to run some errands. I had my booty-shakin' CD on in the car. The song "Hung Up" by Madonna came on and after a minute or two of listening quietly, Savvy spoke up.

Savvy: What is this song?

Me: It's called 'Hung Up.' It's by a lady named Madonna.

Savvy: Oh.

Me: Do you like it?

Savvy: Yes, I do.

pause

Savvy: [deep, deep sigh] Girls always sing this song . . .

As if she'd taken the weight of the collective females who have lived, ever, on her tiny little shoulders.

Me: Yes. Yes they do.

Savvy: I'm too young to sing this song yet.

Me: I very much hope that's true.

Because so help me if that James has already broken her heart and made her understand The Cross We Women Bear then he and I are gonna have words. Also I might just break all his Star Wars toys. On purpose.

I was going to post the music video up here but after watching it I think maybe I'm not going to. Some of the dancing is great, though, even if you do see more of Madonna's admittedly toned-as-if-by-witchcraft rear than you planned on a Monday morning. You can go see it here if you want.

11 comments:

Jenny said... [reply]

So I like the music video, her nail polish especially. If Savannah grows up to be a woman with questionable moral fiber I will know who to blame now.

Anonymous said... [reply]

The "material girl" is many things to many people. "Lady" is not one of them.

Remember the "Dirty Dancing" movie!

mom

Science Teacher Mommy said... [reply]

What else is on the booty shaking CD?

Lady Steed said... [reply]

Afer watching that video (the dancing was excellent, but yes, what was with all the rear end shots?) I have deciced that Madonna must have moved across the pound because she found the fountain of youth over there--that woman looks younger and skinnier each time I see her!

what album is that song on?

Lippy said... [reply]

LOL, I really got a kick out of the comment "I'm too young to sing this song" -- classic.

Don't break the toys...ship 'em to me to play with, ok?

Mrs. Hass-Bark said... [reply]

That kid is precious!

Dave said... [reply]

I thought it was a good music video. The only thing I didn't like was that Madonna was in it so much- especially her pasty rear. yek.

Dani said... [reply]

Fun blog. I've enjoyed perusing.

Scully said... [reply]

Your niece is wise beyond her years. Maybe that will save her some heartache in the future. Plus, she has her wise Auntie Nem to guide her!

abby said... [reply]
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abby said... [reply]

The song is from the album True Confessions on a Dance Floor (2005). It's a fun dance album and it's probably one of Madonna's best. My two other favorite songs on it are I'm Sorry and I Love New York.

I guess you're never too young to be jaded about love.

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