Lyrically Speaking-VI

“Ok, here's what I want you to do: I want you to look me right in my eyes… and I want you to tell me… exactly… what you want me to do to you… You ready?” -Ne-Yo, “Say It”, Because of You I know what you’re thinking: “Oh, no she didn’t take it there!” Oh, yes… I did. Ladies and gentlemen, 2009 has begun. We can go back and think about the things we didn’t do in ‘08, the things we didn’t say, the relationships that we didn’t pursue (be they romantic or platonic), the things we didn’t finish, and the things we didn’t even try. But, why do that? Why not focus on today? The present is here. Open your gift. Your gift is your mouth. Your own mouth. You have the ability to speak things into existence and this can work for, as well as against, you. You know how people say, “Be careful what you wish for?” Well, it’s true; especially when you say it aloud. If you want to advance in your career, say so. Tell a mentor who can help you. If you want to lose weight, tell a friend who will support you. If you want to adjust your mentality, say it. Write an affirmation on a piece of paper, tape it to your mirror, and say it every morning: “I am beautiful, I am worthy, and I will make the most of today.” It really is powerful. “Tell me what you want… Oh, you want that? Say the word… Turn around…” -Ne-Yo, “Say It”, Because of You On the flip side, watch what you say. If that hunk-a-chocolate you’ve been eyeing is giving you the eye back, and you know he has a girlfriend, keep your mouth shut! Don’t go tell your best friend, “He is sexy. I want him!” You might get him… and all the drama that comes with it. Thinking lustful, negative, and spiteful things are “bad”, but it’s human, so I can’t knock you. The problem comes when you speak it aloud and confirm your intentions. Be wiser in 2009. Leave that man alone, girl! Now, getting back to this Ne-Yo track… When it comes to your life, your happiness, your fulfillment, your contentment, your satisfaction: say it! Tell the waiter you asked for no onions on your burger… Tell your mother you don’t have time to weed her garden right this second, but you can make time for her Saturday… Tell your boss that you deserve a raise and list the reasons why… Tell your spouse how you are feeling in your relationship… Tell your lover what you like, what you don’t like, and what you might like to try. You’d be surprised. Maybe he or she was thinking about furry handcuffs too and was afraid it would freak you out. I’m just saying: don’t hold back this year. Think it through and then go for what you really want. Don’t wait for it to come to you. Go out and get it. Ask for it. Hell, demand it if you really need it. Maybe, I’m talking about life in general. Maybe, I’m talking about something else ;-) The point is, I’m talking. I’m saying it… What are you doing? “Girl, why don't you tell me what you want me to do to you? Say it… say it… say it... Girl, why don't you tell me what you want from me? Girl, won't you say it… say it… say it...” -Ne-Yo, “Say It”, Because of You

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Written by: Ccep J. Dew, West Coast Editor as published in eXcape the matriX magazine www.eXcapethematriX.com