SonofBaldwin Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Yo.Besides being a slick-ass groove, Janet got REAL political on this song.References to the Black Lives Matter movement, and to "room number four": http://www.roomno4.org/en/about/.This song is even more politically daring than "Rhythm Nation" and "State of the World." Edited October 14, 2015 by SonofBaldwin 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 This song gives me Stevie Wonder teas in terms of the approaching of the lyrics, the metaphor is just genius. Janet Hemingway tbh. And the key change is just magical and the tempo picks up too. One of the trinity songs on the album tbh.I don't understand the room4 satanic shit though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodienda76 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 That key change is EVERYTHING, and when that bass kicks in, its pure wetness! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStormSC Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Love. This. Song. "We all need to do better." "Yoooou'll never know (unless you've been there)." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sacred Prostitute Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Yo.Besides being a slick-ass groove, Janet got REAL political on this song.References to the Black Lives Matter movement, and to "room number four": http://www.roomno4.org/en/about/.This song is even more politically daring than "Rhythm Nation" and "State of the World."The reference to Room Number 4 is really powerful and makes the the analogy of the Black Eagle even stronger. Considering that children are interrogated in this room having their rights violated only to later be released with much trauma that they can't concentrate enough to stay in school and eventually drop out is so sad. This song is a prayer for everyone that knows better. I applaud this song so much! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbreakable. Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) The reference to Room Number 4 is really powerful and makes the the analogy of the Black Eagle even stronger. Considering that children are interrogated in this room having their rights violated only to later be released with much trauma that they can't concentrate enough to stay in school and eventually drop out is so sad. This song is a prayer for everyone that knows better. I applaud this song so much! Can you a elaborate on this? I love to discuss and dissect Janet's art. How does the RN4 reference make the BE reference stronger? How do you Interpret the Black Eagle in the context of the songs? Edited October 15, 2015 by Unbreakable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigi Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 This is one of the deepest songs in her catalog and one of the most important songs off the album. I am still trying to decipher the meaning behind the black eagle. It is even the visual stamp and logo for this era. The metaphors in this are deep. I know the eagle is probably referring to multiple things, but I really want to know her explanation of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vibeology Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 (edited) The chills this song gives me To me the eagle represents freedom, guidance, the ability to explore and gain knowledge...amongst other things. Edited October 15, 2015 by vibeology 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodienda76 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The reference to Room Number 4 is really powerful and makes the the analogy of the Black Eagle even stronger. Considering that children are interrogated in this room having their rights violated only to later be released with much trauma that they can't concentrate enough to stay in school and eventually drop out is so sad. This song is a prayer for everyone that knows better. I applaud this song so much! OMG! Where the fuck does this take place? I've never heard of this. That's beyond awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbreakable. Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 http://www.pure-spirit.com/more-animal-symbolism/629-eagle-symbolismYeah, it's actually pretty deep when you research what the Eagle symbolizes and represents. There's so much depth and complexity in the lyrics on this album. I love it, Janet's brought back music that's actually thought provoking and meaningful. Love her so much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laveaux Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Once I saw the track list for her album, I knew that 'Black Eagle' would be on some next level spiritual deep type shit...my voodoo senses were tingling and I was compelled to do some research and even changed muh name to Ictinaetus Malaiensis (The Black Eagle) . When I heard the song I was in a trance and then moved to tears....she exceeded my expectations and I remember why I became a stan. Once you know, you cant not know...so simple yet so profound..BITCH I LIVE!!! Not only is Janet a brilliant songwriter but she is a very gifted poet and 'Black Eagle' is one of her powerful pieces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetsgurl108 Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Got this one on repeat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 This song gives me Stevie Wonder teas in terms of the approaching of the lyrics, the metaphor is just genius. Janet Hemingway tbh. And the key change is just magical and the tempo picks up too. One of the trinity songs on the album tbh.I don't understand the room4 satanic shit though. I hate you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Once I saw the track list for her album, I knew that 'Black Eagle' would be on some next level spiritual deep type shit...my voodoo senses were tingling and I was compelled to do some research and even changed muh name to Ictinaetus Malaiensis (The Black Eagle) . When I heard the song I was in a trance and then moved to tears....she exceeded my expectations and I remember why I became a stan. Once you know, you cant not know...so simple yet so profound..BITCH I LIVE!!! Not only is Janet a brilliant songwriter but she is a very gifted poet and 'Black Eagle' is one of her powerful pieces.Janet Allan Poe. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaldwin Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Once I saw the track list for her album, I knew that 'Black Eagle' would be on some next level spiritual deep type shit...my voodoo senses were tingling and I was compelled to do some research and even changed muh name to Ictinaetus Malaiensis (The Black Eagle) . When I heard the song I was in a trance and then moved to tears....she exceeded my expectations and I remember why I became a stan. Once you know, you cant not know...so simple yet so profound..BITCH I LIVE!!! Not only is Janet a brilliant songwriter but she is a very gifted poet and 'Black Eagle' is one of her powerful pieces.Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasss! This. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaldwin Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 OMG! Where the fuck does this take place? I've never heard of this. That's beyond awful! Read about room number four here:http://www.roomno4.org/en/gallery/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodienda76 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Read about room number four here:http://www.roomno4.org/en/gallery/That's fucking disgusting! I'm going to be up all night reading this shit, then I'm going to regret reading it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisianahotboi Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I I love this song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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