Drawing on some inspiration from former Villanova star John Celestand, I will give my best attempt to shed my thoughts on some recent happenings that has set the world on fire. After getting a tip from a colleague (shout out to DT) about John’s blog (Celevision), I’ve decided to feature up and coming artist Drake and some of his tracks and lyrics from his mixtape “So Far Gone” to put these current events in some type of perspective. John did a great job of taking MJ’s songs and lyrics and placing them in the context of the NBA Draft. Here is entry 1 of a 5 part blog.
Part I "Lust for Life"
Who are we to judge? So I'm not going to.
Arguably one of the best quarterbacks to be drafted from a Historically Black College or University was murdered. Some say he will be the last HBCU quarterback drafted in the first round. Something tells me that fact, along with him being a 4 time NFL pro bowler, former MVP, husband, and father will not be the reason why we remember Steve McNair.
His story, much like his death, can be described in my opinion with one word...unbelievable. But what makes his story, which is destined to be an Outside the Lines report years from now, different from anyone else's?
Lust, like death, is inevitable. As Drake raps over a smooth melody, his lyrics suggest that these days women make offers that men can't refuse. He also suggests that women don't know how to let go.
What's not suggested are the things men and women say to each other that put one in a position where they would even contemplate taking not only their life but someone else's.
It's too bad we will never know if their life was worth their lust.
You better say that Nizzy!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's all truth man... we talked about it at the open mic too. Cheating is wrong period. Nevertheless, it's important to know your role in any relationship... That lust coupled with that miscommunication can lead someone to believe they mean more than they do and young hearts are EASY to break. Be careful fellas.
ReplyDeleteWow Niz you really put some things into perspective for me. I know these ladies are crazy but it's probably because I make them that way! I'm bout to get rid of my team ASAP! I refuse to get Steve McNaired.
ReplyDeleteI'm soooo happy you finally started your blog!!! This is great.
ReplyDeleteshoot... be careful ladies! know the man you are getting in bed with... he may have a wife, may have kids or may just have other women. Dont be stupid over a dude is is not deserving of your feelings or your heart, because you might loose yourself and loose control. This is a true testiment that women think with their hearts and emotions and men think with their... well other parts!
ReplyDeleteRIP Steve and Sahel!
In no rational situation is lust worth one's life. I'm sure neither of them thought that their joyride would end up a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteI have so much to say about what happened here but I'll keep it short.
This "unbelievable" event was a consequence of a man (like many men) who thought that he was invincible. May he rest in peace, but why did he think he could get away being seen in public with this woman and spending money on her without 1- leading her on and 2- getting caught?...
If you lead someone on, this can happen to you too, whether you are a man or a woman.
ReplyDeleteThis situation is also an example of "money can't buy everything", especially feelings. Feelings are real, and when you lead someone to believe that you have feelings for them and they already have strong feelings for you, you never know how the person is going to respond when they find out that they have been lied to.
We all have moments of insanity, but some of us have that extra brain power that kicks in during those moments that snaps us back into reality. Unfortunately, some of us don't!
If you're married, engaged, or just boyfriend and girlfriend, consider the feelings of your partner before you decide to "step out". Put yourself in the other one's shoes and think about how you would feel if you were cheated on.
If you are single, be honest with who you are smashing! Don't have that person thinking yall are together while you are claiming the "single" status to everyone else.
Bottom line is to just be honest and truthful. You may hurt some feelings in the process, but you will be better off in the end.