I was listening to Eminem & Rihanna's controversial song, "Love the Way You Lie" today and it made me realize that more and more artists are trying to bring awareness to domestic violence, some intentionally and some unintentionally. I know there are a number of people who are Eminem fans and a number who aren't. Either way and regardless of whether or not you like the song, I can't help but think how Eminem perfectly describes the cycle of domestic violence, "Cause when it's good, It's going great...But when it's bad, It's awful...I laid hands on her, I'll never stoop so low again...You swore you'd never hit em, Never do nothing to hurt em...You push, pull each others hair, scratch, claw, bit em, throw em down, pin em...It's the rage that took over, It controls you both...But you promised her next time you'd show restraint...We fall back into the same patterns the same routines...Next time, There won't be a next time, I apologize even though I know it's lies". Not sure if it's true or not, but I had read (I believe in Rolling Stone) that this song was actually written with Rihanna in mind. I also read, that the music video to the song was not created to represent Eminem or Rihanna and their relationships. Rather, the video (which features Megan Fox) represents any two individuals anywhere who are in a violent relationship. I have to say, whether these artists have written/sang these songs to intentionally shed some light on the subject or not; I have to give props to those who are bringing this tragic cycle into awareness. Who better to speak out about domestic violence (other than victims) than celebrities that we all look up to. With that said, here is a list of songs and music video links in which domestic violence is discussed or implied.
Love the Way You Lie - Eminem & Rihanna
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uelHwf8o7_U&ob=av2e
I'm Okay - Christina Aguilera
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxeHfB-udlI
Face Down - Red Jumpsuit Apperatace
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ux6SlOE9Qk&ob=av2e
Tell Me Why - Taylor Swift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRlzn-Dz6yc
Independence Day - Martina McBride
http://www.cmt.com/videos/martina-mcbride/55392/independence-day.jhtml
Family Portrait - Pink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSjIz8oQuko
Because of You - Kelly Clarkson & Reba McIntire
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0oenkCT8EY
Black Eyes Blue Tears - Shania Twain
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LL0K1rudAw
Hands Clean - Alanis Morisette
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GP_yr-UA7E&ob=av2e
Goodbye Earl - Dixie Chicks (This one tries to make light of the issue, but discusses it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw7gNf_9njs
Evangeline - Little Big Town
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6R_A1X_cJI
It Stops With Us - J-Saint
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kroz7SmSLTw
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