Eminem's hit song "Love The Way You Lie" was released on August 9, 2010. From the album Recovery, the number one album on the US Billboard 200 chart, "Love The Way You Lie" protests Domestic Violence. The song features Rihanna, a victim of domestic violence from her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.
The song describes the story of an abusive relationship, showing the ups and downs and struggle to find stability. Eminem successfully protests domestic violence as Recovery received a Grammy for Best Rap Album, "Love The Way You Lie" spent seven consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, and Eminem earned six awards of the thirty nominations from around the world.
Is being against something that everyone agrees is bad, a protest? (I'm assuming no one believes domestic violence is good.)
ReplyDeleteWell I feel that domestic violence is definitely an issue that our society faces and although assuming everyone does agree that domestic violence is bad, the violence and abuse still occurs, making it a relevant issue for one to protest.
ReplyDeleteYou could also say that it's a protest against how people don't talk much about domestic violence. In the past it was seen as shameful and kept hidden, and to some degree that still stands. We need more honest and open talk about this if we want people to expect better for themselves, and this song bringing it to people's attention gives a chance for that.
ReplyDeleteOn another topic, some people have also said that this song isn't a good protest, because it makes domestic violence 'look sexy', because they're still together at the end instead of breaking up or seeking help, and because Rihanna says she loves being lied to. Might be interesting to look into how effective the protest is.
I agree with Jacqueline. How is this a protest song? It seems as though these two are glorifying domestic violence. The song can be perceived to be saying: although we fight and you hit me, I still love you. The song doesn't even have a protest vibe to it. The video seems more destructive and has no sarcastic appearance that would possibly make it seem to be against domestic violence.
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