Friday, March 6, 2009

Hidden In Lupe Fiasco's Gold Watch Lyrics Is A Life Of Luxury

By Ferda Shinsky

When you are sitting in your car and Lupe Fiasco's song "Gold Watch" comes on the radio do you find yourself wondering about the meaning of the lyrics? Do they have a deeper meaning? Do they contain some hidden secret as how you might live luxuriously?

It may be impossible to resolve such questions. There seem to be as many answers as there are people that have heard the song. What is clear is that the appeal Lupe Fiasco's lyrics stems from his ability to depict the social stratification characteristic of American society.

The items Lupe lists in the his song are undeniably ones of luxury. Whatever your opinion is of gold chains, fancy cars, diamonds rings, and most importantly gold watches, it is clear that they symbolize status in the eyes of society.

Whether it is a shiny new gold Seiko watch or the latest offering from Movado, we covet the luxury that Lupe sings about because we feel we need them to keep up and fit in with what society currently values.

It is certainly difficult to determine what luxury items that will maximize society's perception of you as a high status individual. Especially since what society deems to value and deem fashionable can change along with the trade winds. Nevertheless, there are ways to detect patterns in what luxury items are optimal.

A fantastic place to catch up on what items society thinks are fashionable and trendy is your local shopping mall. Although it is best to do so with some caution so that you don't end up looking like everyone else.

Your local mall is ideal because it will showcase styles from people at all different levels in society. This will give you broad exposure to many different styles, from which you can pick and choose those that are the most appealing.

With this in mind, hopefully the next time you hear the "Gold Watch" lyrics instead of asking yourself about the song's meaning it will serve as a cue to ask yourself what luxury items are fashionable and best suit your style.

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