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Rant & Rave is a new segment about recent topics in pop culture. Just trying out something new. Think of it as a gossip update and an open forum at the same time. Please leave me your thoughts about it.

-Congrats to Ashlee Simpson & Pete Wentz for getting engaged last week. Although there is a rumor going around that she is pregnant, there could also be a very good chance she’s using the rumor for publicity.

-Foxy Brown has been released from prison today. All the drama she went through (and caused) in jail and before, it seems like yesterday she was convicted. Do you think being in jail (as well as her chaotic behavior) will benefit  her career or damage it?

- VH1 premeired its new reality TV show, Ego Trip’s Ms. Rap Supreme this week. Although I’m not a big fan of hip-hop, I am a big fan of Ego Trip’s Race-o-Rama mini series, so I decided to check it out. Again, I’m not a big fan of hip-hop, but I guess some of the women picked had some talent (i was glad someone from New Jersey made the top 10, Is it obvious that I’m a Jersey Girl LOL). Anyway, the show seems kinda scripted, and not really aimed at showing hip hop in a positive way. It almost plays on the stereotypes of black women and hip hop artists (just like Ego-Trip’s The White Rapper Show). I guess it is a way of exposure for the rappers, but I don’t understand why Khia is a contestant (she had a single and an album out a couple years back , so she’s had her time as new artist trying to establish herself.) What do you think about the show?

Rant & Rave

I haven’t posted any lyrics to any great songs in along time. Damaged by Danity Kane, off their new album, Welcome to the Dollhouse, is a song I cannot get out of my head. I’ve been hearing it on z100, the video is being shown on MTV all the time, and their album has been doing well on the Billboard Charts, so because of promotion and it being a catchy dance song, its played everywhere and I love it. Here are the lyrics.

Damaged

-Verse 1-

Do, Do you got a first aid kit handy?
Do, Do you know how to patch up a wound?
Tell me
Are you patient,
Understanding?
Cause I might need some time to clear the hole in my heart and I
I’ve tried every remedy
And nothing seems to work for me
Baby, (baby)
This situation is driving me crazy
And I really want to be your lady
But the one before you left me so

-Chorus-
Damaged, Damaged
Damaged, Damaged
I thought that I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged, damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
-Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?-
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
-Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?-
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
-Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?-

-Verse 2-

Do Do you got a first aid kit handy?
Do Do you know how to patch up a wound?
Tell me
Are you patient
Understanding?
Cause I might need some time to clear the hole in my heart and I
You try to gain my trust
Talking is not enough
Actions speak louder than words
You gotta show me something
My heart is missing some pieces
I need this puzzle put together again

-Chorus-
Damaged, Damaged
Damaged, Damaged
I thought that I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged, damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
-Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?-
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
-Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?-
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
-Baby I gotta know what you are gonna do?-

-Bridge-

Can you fix my h-e-a-r-t
Cause it d-a-m-a-g-e-d
Can you fix my h-e-a-r-t
Tell me are you up for the challenge
Cause my heart is

-Chorus-

Damaged,
Damaged
I thought that I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before

Damaged,
Damaged
I thought that I should let you know
That my heart is
Damaged
So Damaged
And you can blame the one before
So how you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it
How you gonna fix it, fix it, fix it

-Brigde-

My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged

My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged

My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged

My heart is
Damaged,
Damaged,
Damaged

My heart is
Damaged

So, I haven’t written anything in a couple of weeks. I’ve been busy with school,and work, and the stress of school LOL. But now I’m back with more posts about beauty,music,fashion and pop culture. Thanks for sticking around and leaving comments on my other post. I’m really like that there is a debate is starting, by leaving comments on Melange Lavonne’s Gay Bash Lyrics, I really like getting feedback from my readers.

P.S. I posted this Mariah Carey concert video, performing her one of many hit songs, “Make it Happen”. Its very inspirational to me, and since her album is out this week, it was best to promote her music (although I really love her older music from the 90′s, than what she has now)