I got in a heated discussion with my, well, i don't know what to call him right now... but anyway:
I do not feel like the song is "needed" right now or ever. Personally, i love black men and i would never do anything to tear them down, but i don't like the song for two reasons:
- Alicia Keys... sorry just don't like her sound. makes me think about little kids whining for cookies or candy when she sings.
- Also, i have never heard a brother make a song for the sisters in general. If a man sings a positive ditty about a woman, it's his mama or his wife.
I think there's a double standard out there - we HAVE to uplift our brothers b/c no one else will. that's not right, and it's not fair, but in my house, you were raised not to expect praise or rewards for doing what you're SUPPOSED to do. so i wont be singing and dancing if a man is in school, works everyday, takes care of his kids, and so on. That's EXPECTED. I am not a "hater" and i do not try to put the brothers down, but i don't see the need for a song (especially with Miss Keyes) singing their praises. The only brother i exalt is Jesus.
