“girlfriend” is such an underrated song in alicia keys discography. the structure, the refreshing lyrical take, and jermaine dupri’s ODB interpolation 10/10.
I finally understand what Machiavelli meant when he said, “Never play fair in a game where others cheat.” It doesn’t mean become evil. It means stop being naive. Stop bringing honesty to people who study manipulation, stop giving access to people who weaponize closeness, and stop expecting clean hands from people who already showed you they’ll throw dirt. Sometimes wisdom is not revenge. Sometimes wisdom is learning the rules of the room before the room uses your goodness against you.
Tyla delivered a beautiful rendition. She kicked it off in an octave that the average person can handle because our anthem in the correct octave is a little tricky when you're not warmed up. Also our anthem was made for 4 parts so the choir as back up is chef's kiss. When she sustained that 5th and gave them a moment to take us into Uit die blou 🤏🏾