Can I get A Window seat?

"So, presently i’m standing
Here right now
You’re so demanding
Tell me what u want from me"___Erykah Badu "Window Seat"

My first introduction to "Window Seat" Was my friend Keresten calling me:

" My Ni@@a have you seen that new Erykah Badu Video?"

"Nah I hadnt heard"

"Maaaaaannn I aint even know Sistahs get thicker with age!"

Thats the first phenomenon of the video. Its full blasted nudity. Its Guerilla video strategy ( It was filmed in one take, with no warning in downtown Dallas.) The fact that Erykah seems to have developed a Body since she first came into the game. We all used to think she was just a skinny girl. She had a lil' boy body is what they said. Now she got a 'fatty' and folks are paying attention.

as I was prepared for all of this, by the time I got around to watching the video I could dig a little deeper. My first thoughts are as follows...

WTF is she wearing? Black over coat with a purple hoodie? Whea dey do dat at?

Look at that guy in the red following her. is he part of the script? look he ust gave up picking up her clothes!

Whats with the cap on her head?

Wtf kinda t-shirt is that? was that extra necessary? I heard there was a message here somewhere, is it "What not to wear?"

Ohhhh snap she gone take it off?

Owwwww she gotta booty now!

Haha look at those white folks! They look nervous as hell!

WT? she just got shot?

Whats that blue "blood" say?

Whats Groupthink?.....

Wow....that was thought provoking....

Contrary to some folks beliefs, I'm not into this video for the pornographic aspects. She made a statement. A very strong statement. I don't think this was a cheap thrill for her. I don't think its sole purpose was to put Erykah back on the map, I respect her will to do something different. anytime you break the mold, you will have those who Hate it and those who love it.

"Everybody feel a way about 'Ye but at least yall feel something"___Kanye West

Upon reading the lyrics I see a theme, somewhat that which Kanye West expressed in a lot of his recent songs, Sometimes you just wanna do art. You don't wanna be bothered by the flashing lights, but an artist has a need to be seen. So youre damned if you go and damned if you stay. It's all about finding that perfect balance as an artist.

I hope Badu and Mr. West find that balance. I think andre 3000 found it a long time ago but not many can find it. they are either in the game or out of it.

I enclosed the song but not the provocative video, honeslty I find more value in the song on its own, but please, go and look for the video, I just saw it on Vh1 Soul the other day, so its out there. Is on her official Website as well at>>> http://www.erykahbadu.com/ <<<<>>> http://www.erykah-badu.com/<<<<<

I love her! Imma get me a t-shirt or sum!

Ciao!

...TheGift