He Say She Say - Lupe Fiasco

 Very emotional track.A lot of sadness

but it is sad music like this that actually makes me feel better.

          I am quite a fan of Lupe Fiasco's music. However the only album I have is Lupe Faisco's Food & Liquor. This is no doubt, my favorite track off the album, and perhaps in his library. This track is very emotional for me, and I really connect with it on a personal level.
          The whole song is reflected across two people. One verse comes from the mother's perspective, and the younger boys. It is the struggle of a kid, as his dad is no longer in his life, for whatever reason. In fact only the pronouns are changed in each verse, so they are almost identical. Yet, I appreciate them as if they were both different verses. I actually couldn't quite imagine having two different verses, after listening to this song for so long. The verses are so similar, but feel so different.
          The lyrics are fantastic. A powerful social issue, touched with imagery to make it personalized, and laced with a unique rap. Mind you, I haven't lost my dad. However, some specific lyrics really connect. The whole song is really a struggle as growing up as a teenager and conflicts with your parents. Which I feel every teenager experiences as they grow. A lot of it has to do with change as we get older, change we aren't used to.

Starting to use red markers on his work
His teacher say they know he's much smarter
But he's hurt
Used to hand his homework in firstLike he was the classroom starter

Burst to tears
Let them know she see us
Now he's fighting in class
Got a note last week that say he might not pass

That is really the piece that connects with me. My whole life has been about my education, it is very important for me to maintain grades. And since high school, it has become very difficult for me to maintain grades and such like I used to. It has really become an everyday struggle. That is a change I am not used to, and others may connect or have new situations they face as well. On this track, Lupe really speaks to me, as does the beat.

           The song runs off the strings and the infectious beat. Creating an elegant but upbeat song that really fits the touching lyrics of He Say She Say. The horns are a nice touch during the choruses. The instrumental is just beautiful and really works well with Lupe. The strings add so much emotion, really turning the song sadder, which of course is perfect in the case of the message. The vocals on the chorus are a duet of Gemini and Sarah Green which are just beautiful soulful singing. 

           The track really is fantastic, the beat is really suiting. The whole production of the track was beautiful, taking a social issue and put a unique twist to it to make it his own. And with different lyrics and imagery, even without the loss of a father, it can still have a broad connectivity with audiences. And that is the beauty of music, putting one effort into a song, to spread a specific message to each person that hears it. True magic Mr. Fiasco.