the inclusion of *Born a Crime* by Trevor Noah in the syllabus of all New South Wales schools. The book is a funny, entertaining memoir of Trevor Noah's childhood in apartheid and post-apartheid South Africa, but it also contains powerful lessons for students that can promote understanding, empathy, and cross-cultural awareness. The book is a worthy choice for all Year 8 students because of the themes, language, and humour that it explores. The inclusion of *Born a Crime* is well-explained by its examination of identity and racism, two complex themes that are essential to discuss in the classroom. Trevor Noah, as the offspring of a white father and a Black mother, explores apartheid—a system of racial segregation—firsthand. The book invites readers to think about matters of race and identity, which is highly relevant in a multicultural country like Australia. Noah specifically says, "I was born a crime." When you tell people that you're half-white, half-black, they think of something beautiful, like a zebra. The metaphor of a zebra to describe mixed-race identity points out how society views racial mixing as something unusual rather than natural. The text's ability to discuss serious topics with humor and sensitivity will allow students to explore identity in a safe and thoughtful manner. Additionally, the book features great characters—especially Trevor's mother, who serves as a fantastic role model of strength and ethics. Trevor's journey with her offers insights into courage and the value of education. As Noah puts it, "My mother did what school couldn’t. She taught me how to think." This ironic line implies that real learning goes beyond formal education. Students can easily relate to characters like Trevor's mother, through whom they learn about family, sacrifice, and the importance of education—lessons relevant to all young readers. Finally, Trevor Noah's accessible writing style makes complex issues understandable for students of all reading levels. His use of humor, storytelling, and simple yet heartfelt language makes challenging topics more approachable. One memorable example is his statement, “Language defines you more than color to people.” Noah’s use of everyday language mixed with deeper themes helps students connect with the text and develop empathy for different perspectives. Overall, I believe *Born a Crime* is an excellent choice for the NSW curriculum, as it engages with crucial themes of identity, racism, and family through relatable characters and accessible language. It is not only an enjoyable read but also a text that challenges students to think critically about the world around them. Including this book in the curriculum will provide students with a meaningful literary experience that aligns with educational standards. Thank you for considering this proposal. I truly believe this book will resonate with students and help them construct a clearer picture of the complexities within our multicultural society.
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The text evokes emotions of empathy, humor, thoughtfulness, and resilience as it addresses serious themes through relatable storytelling.
Educational settings, specifically in curriculum for Year 8 students to promote understanding of cultural identity and empathy.
The use of metaphor, irony, and accessible language helps elucidate complex themes of identity and race, making them relatable and engaging for a younger audience.
[Verse] Yo this the group chat diss clear the air no stress Hatin’ on the ging and the lep call it a mess Y’all talkin’ big but we know you ain't real Chopped cheese in the back man that's no big deal [Verse] Screenshots fly like rumors in the wind You’re all bark no bite just a digital sin Finger warriors typing with nothin’ to lose But face to face y'all the ones who'll choose [Chorus] Group chat blues we're throwin' shade Fake friends out here feelin' betrayed Talk a little less maybe keep it true The screen ain't got nothin' on what you do [Verse] Cappin' so hard with your gifs and memes Behind the pixels cracks start in the seams Clapping back emojis what's that even say Living for the drama like it's a Broadway play [Verse] Threads get heated then you ghost like a pro Seen those receipts we all know the show Seen your vibes man it's all pretense Drop the act yo make some sense [Chorus] Group chat blues we're throwin' shade Fake friends out here feelin' betrayed Talk a little less maybe keep it true The screen ain't got nothin' on what you do
Sigma grind, yeah, it’s all I know, Fanum tax hit my Venmo, bro. Livvy Dunne’s on my screen, she’s the goal, But I’m stuck in Ohio, payin' the toll. They skibidi bop when they see me, Edge rizzler, yeah, I’m 3D. Gyat alert, yeah, I’m needy, But God’s plan said, “Nah, you’re a meme-y.” CHORUS: God’s plan (gyat, gyat!), Ohio man (rizz attack!). I been skibidi dancin’, in my stance, Fanum tax got me losin’ my chance. Oh no, no, God’s plan. 🎶 I feel Livvy Dunne sometimes, I don’t (I don’t). She says she’ll call me back, but won’t (she won’t). I finesse the edge, yeah, I’m sharp, no joke, But the toilet skibidi keeps me broke! I stay goonin’, Livvy says, “Too much,” Fanum tax comin’ in with the clutch. Sigma energy got me on that grind, But Ohio’s pullin’ me back every time! CHORUS: God’s plan (gyat, gyat!), Ohio man (rizz attack!). Livvy vibes, yeah, I’m tryna advance, But I’m stuck in the skibidi dance. Oh no, no, God’s plan. BRIDGE: I only rizz up my bros, no foes, Edge rizzler drip from my head to my toes. Fanum in my ear, yellin’ "Get it, G!" But I’m stuck in the zone, can’t break free. Livvy Dunne in my dreams, she’s my star, But I’m in Ohio—can’t get far. Sigma grind, it’s my destiny, God’s plan says, “Nah, just keep the memes.” OUTRO (chaotic loop): Gyat gyat, skibidi bop bop bop! Edge rizz mode, yeah, it won’t stop stop stop. Ohio grind, yeah, I’m stuck in the flop flop flop, But God’s plan says, “Keep goin’—don’t drop!”
[Verse] Masked villain on the mic like a phantom Droppin' bars so raw like tantrum You talk but you ain’t got no substance I spit fire leave you in the distance [Chorus] Verbal venom scorchin' every sentence No escape from my linguistic vengeance Your rhymes weak like paper mache I’m a heavyweight champ you just child's play [Verse 2] You think you’re slick but you’re just a fake Catch ya slippin' like a broken brake My flow tighter than a python’s grip Your weak rhymes never make the trip [Chorus] Verbal venom scorchin' every sentence No escape from my linguistic vengeance Your rhymes weak like paper mache I’m a heavyweight champ you just child's play [Bridge] Game over when I step to the stage Spit truth like a seer or a sage You ain't nothin' but a nameless ghost I'm the real deal you just a boast [Chorus] Verbal venom scorchin' every sentence No escape from my linguistic vengeance Your rhymes weak like paper mache I’m a heavyweight champ you just child's play
(Yeah, yeah) Ayy, ayy (let's go) Yeah (whoa) Yeah, yeah Faded out, lost in the zone, (zone, zone) Got my demons callin' on my phone, Stars align, we lightin' up the dome, (woo) Ain't no tellin' where we go, yeah, we roam I been runnin' through the night, no sleep (no sleep) Voices echo when they talk to me (yeah, yeah) Livin' life like a lucid dream (dream) Out the matrix, can't feel a thing (no, no) Dark skies (dark skies), driftin' us through this maze (yeah) Cloakin' all my tear, yeah Shawty dont got that mind (yeah) Echoes in my mind tryna get me all messed up (yeah) I dunno if you right or wrong, but I finna get it all Left is right, right is wrong, just bear with me Yeah, yeah Faded out, lost in the zone, (zone, zone) Got my demons callin' on my phone, (brrt, brrt) Stars align, we lightin' up the dome, (woo, woo) Ain't no tellin' where we go, yeah, we roam (skrrt, skrrt) I been runnin' through the night, no sleep (no sleep) Voices echo when they talk to me (yeah, yeah) Livin' life like a lucid dream (dream) Out the matrix, can't feel a fuicking thing (no, no), yeah Flashin' me like a sign yeah, I got no clue if its brined (yeah) take all em bitches and write them each a hook, Ghostin' each page like a storybook (whoa) Heart cold, old gold, dont catch that drift in that winter star yeah, no bitches no fucking riches yeah (yeah), Yeah, yeah Faded out, lost in the zone, (zone, zone) Got my demons callin' on my phone, (brrt, brrt) Stars align, we lightin' up the dome, (woo, woo) Ain't no tellin' where we go, yeah, we roam (skrrt, skrrt) I been runnin' through the night, no sleep (no sleep) Voices echo when they talk to me (yeah, yeah) Livin' life like a lucid dream (dream) Out the matrix, can't feel a thing (no, no) (yeah) Flames risin' up, burnin’ through the fuckin' ash (ash) Time movin' slow, but we livin' too fast (fast) In the city of the lost, tryna make this shit last Heart gone numb, tryna bury all my past (yeah) Feelin’ like a ghost, yeah, I float through the mist (mist) Chasin’ after shadows, got me fuckin' with the twist (twist) Stuck in the spiral, drownin' deep in the abyss I don’t give a fuck, never miss when I twist (skrrt) Old gold, yeah, memories turn to rust (rust) Trust turned to dust, who the fuck can I trust? (nah) Ridin’ through the night with my demons in the trunk Ain’t no savin’ us, all this life is just fucked (woo) Yeah, yeah Faded out, lost in the zone, (zone, zone) Got my demons callin' on my phone, Stars align, we lightin' up the dome, (woo, woo) Ain't no tellin' where we go, yeah, we roam I been runnin' through the night, no sleep (no sleep) Voices echo when they talk to me (yeah, yeah) Livin' life like a lucid dream (dream) Out the matrix, can't feel a fucking thing (no, no), yeah
(Rap text: “Dědo, chybíš”) 1. Sloka Ztrácím se v sobě, ticho mě dusí, místo lásky jen prázdno, co už nic necítí. Věřila jsem lidem, co mě zlomili na kusy, démoni v hlavě křičí: “Vzdej to, stejně nic nezměníš.” Chybíš mi, dědo, každej den tě volám, tvůj hlas už slyším jen v hlavě, svět je jiná zóna. Říkal jsi, že život bolí, ale mám se prát, jak mám bojovat, když už nejsem ani napůl celá? Neopětovaná láska mě stáhla na dno, srdce na dlani, ale brali ho, jak chtěli. Já jen dávala, brali mě jako samozřejmost, teď už nevěřím nikomu, jen temnotě v duši. Refrén Dědo, já tě slyším, říkáš: “Nevzdávej to!” Ale já mám zlomený srdce a křídla na dně toho dna. PTK mi ukazuje směr, jeho slova jsou můj dech, pro tebe se zvednu, i když svět je jenom lež. 2. Sloka Nenávidím lidi, jejich lži a prázdný řeči, každej úsměv, co mi dali, byl jen jed. Zůstala jsem sama, se strachem a bolestí, ztracená ve světě, co mě jen zklamal ve svý řeči. Dědo, já se snažím najít tu sílu zpět, chtěla bych ti říct, že jsem pořád tvoje malá hvězda. Ale pravda je jiná, já nevím, kdo vlastně jsem, jen PTK rozumí, když říká, že svět je temnej les. Démoni šeptaj: “Vzdáš to, není pro co žít,” ale já slyším tebe, dědo, tvůj hlas mě drží. Říkal jsi, že láska k sobě je klíč, co odemkne svět, tak hledám tu cestu, i když je to jen bolest. Refrén Dědo, já tě slyším, říkáš: “Nevzdávej to!” Ale já mám zlomený srdce a křídla na dně toho dna. PTK mi ukazuje směr, jeho slova jsou můj dech, pro tebe se zvednu, i když svět je jenom lež. Outro Dědo, slíbil jsi mi, že budeš vždycky stát za mnou, a i když tu nejsi, cítím tě pořád se mnou. Z popela vstanu, i když svět je krutý, pro tebe, pro sebe – budu tím, na co budeš pyšný.
CYP3A4, yeah, that enzyme’s on fire, Metabolizin' meds, takin' them higher. Breakin' it down in the liver, that’s its play, But mix it with grapefruit, oh, it’s a whole new day. *(Pre-Chorus)* Got the drugs in my system, feelin’ so light, Thought I was good, now I'm feelin' the fright. Grapefruit's in the mix, it's a wild ride, With this combo here, you gotta decide. *(Chorus)* Promiscuous CYP, eatin' meds alive, But add a sip of grapefruit, and it’s barely gonna try. You’re slowin' down the breakdown, lettin' drugs stay strong, With grapefruit in the system, things could go wrong. *(Verse 2)* It’s a grapefruit game, inhibitin' the site, The furanocoumarins, they take a bite. Blockin' CYP, lettin' drugs build high, An overdose risk is lurkin' nearby. *(Pre-Chorus)* Got my prescriptions lined up, takin' them right, But that juice is a player in this metabolic fight. Don't underestimate, gotta pay attention, Or you'll find yourself in a risky dimension. *(Chorus)* Promiscuous CYP, takin' it slow, Grapefruit juice got it, lost in the flow. Messin' with the meds, they linger on too long, Grapefruit and CYP – yeah, that combo’s wrong. *(Bridge)* Medications linger, levels risin' fast, With grapefruit on the side, the effect could last. CYP3A4, just tryna do its thing, But grapefruit juice got it caught in the swing. *(Chorus)* Promiscuous CYP, yeah, it’s got a twist, Grapefruit just turned it into a metabolic miss. If you’re playin' with the juice, watch what you do, That CYP’s on pause – it’s all up to you. *(Verse 3)* You think it’s all good, but you’re takin' a chance, With that citrus flavor, it’ll mess with your plans. So read the labels, know what you’re takin’, Or your body’s reaction could leave you shakin’. *(Pre-Chorus)* From statins to benzos, gotta keep it straight, Grapefruit juice and meds, man, that’s a bad date. Trust in the science, respect what you find, Or the next dose you take could leave you behind. *(Chorus)* Promiscuous CYP, playin' with fire, Grapefruit juice got it, puttin' me on the wire. With meds in the mix, don’t you take it light, That enzyme’s got tricks that can alter your night. *(Outro)* So if you’re sippin' juice, make sure you know, CYP3A4 don’t go with that flow. Respect the enzyme, and play it smart, Or grapefruit juice’ll make your meds depart.
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Drop in, glide down, pick my landing spot, Sweat’s on my brow, but I’m giving it all I got. Loot the chest, stack my shields, get my gear right, The storm’s closing in, it’s gonna be a fight. Building up high, crankin' 90s like a star, Sniper in my sights, headshot, there you are! From Tilted Towers to Lazy Lagoon, I’ll claim this map, you’ll see me soon. We’re aiming for that Victory Royale, Clutch the game, drop a dance, go wild. From the Battle Bus to the final round, I’m the king, this lobby’s my battleground. Victory Royale, yeah, you know my name, Out-build, out-shoot, it’s the winning game Double pump dreams, rift to make my play, Squad’s in the zone, we’re running the day. Shockwave out, third party’s in sight, Edit plays clean, yeah, it’s my highlight. Building up high, crankin' 90s like a star, Sniper in my sights, headshot, there you are! From Slappy Shores to Anvil Square, No matter the circle, I’ll be there. We’re aiming for that Victory Royale, Clutch the game, drop a dance, go wild. From the Battle Bus to the final round, I’m the king, this lobby’s my battleground. Victory Royale, yeah, you know my name, Out-build, out-shoot, it’s the winning game. Purple Scar, Golden Pump, rift to the sky, Glider's out, I’m dropping, can’t deny. One by one, they’re falling like rain, Only one left standing, I’m the champ again. We’re aiming for that Victory Royale, Clutch the game, drop a dance, go wild. From the Battle Bus to the final round, I’m the king, this lobby’s my battleground. Victory Royale, yeah, you know my name, Out-build, out-shoot, it’s the winning game. Dance on the crown, I’ve claimed my fame, Fortnite legend, remember my name.
[Intro] Shadows cast long, memories hazy, Corruption thick, vision’s a bit hazy. [Verse 1] Politicians puppets yanked by strings, Media spins webs that never bring. Truth buried deep under gold and lies, Eyes wide shut, the real world's disguise. [Verse 2] Streets of despair, corners whisper pain, Rights sold off, freedom down the drain. News channels show a world pre-made, Opinions for sale, in the shade, they parlayed. [Chorus] Dark days, bright minds, keep spirits true, Don’t believe the hype, see what's real in you. Truth's a hidden gem, dig with gritty hands, Stand firm, stand tall, make your own stand. [Bridge] Foggy nights, dreams seem delayed, Pawns in a game, pieces played and swayed. Knowledge power, break through the haze, Ignite the fire, truth in the maze. [Verse 3] Censorship thick, voices choked, Heads nodding off with lies they spoke. Wake and rise, blindfold unhook, Wisdom's light, in every overlooked book.
F*ck this sh*t, I'm done with the stress, Three real friends, but I'm feelin' the mess, Bitches talk slick, but they ain't on my flex, Thug life heavy, man, I’m feelin' the hex. (Verse 1) Wake up in the mornin', head full of pain, Lookin’ at my life, man, it’s all just a game, Niggas actin' fake, but I see through the frame, Ballin' with my crew, but they feelin' the same. Clouds over my head, sh*t’s weighin’ me down, Smile on my face, but inside I might drown, Flexin’ on the gram, but I’m lost in the sound, Feelin' so low, got me actin’ like a clown. (Chorus) F*ck this sh*t, I’m done with the stress, Three real friends, but I’m feelin' the mess, Bitches talk slick, but they ain't on my flex, Thug life heavy, man, I’m feelin' the hex. (Verse 2) Lil MK, yeah, he knows what it is, Ridin' through the city, just me and my biz, Countin’ all my blessings, but I'm losin' the fizz, F*ck a fake smile, man, I’m deep in the quiz. Nights get cold when you roll with the fam, Got my heart on my sleeve, can't give a damn, Livin’ in this struggle, gotta rise like a ram, But these bitches in the way, got me feelin’ the scam. (Chorus) F*ck this sh*t, I'm done with the stress, Three real friends, but I'm feelin' the mess, Bitches talk slick, but they ain't on my flex, Thug life heavy, man, I’m feelin' the hex. (Bridge) Ain’t no time for games, if you don’t ride, Keep it real, keep it tight, man, I’m done with the slide, Life’s a b*tch, but I’m still gonna glide, With my three real ones, we’ll conquer the tide. (Outro) So f*ck this sh*t, I’m takin’ a stand, Life's a carnival, but I'm done with the band, Three real friends, yeah, you know we demand, We’ll rise from the ashes, together we’ll land. (Chorus) F*ck this sh*t, I’m done with the stress, Three real friends, but I’m feelin' the mess, Bitches talk slick, but they ain't on my flex, Thug life heavy, man, I’m feelin' the hex.
[Verse] Catch the vibe, wild ride, neon city glide, Shadows chase, mask on, like we never died, Space cadet mindset, blasting off to Mars, Grind never stops, gotta reach for the stars. [Chorus] Flippin' switches in the dark, autopilot smooth, Planet-hop reality, we out here, groove, Shifting shapes, time bends, can't slow it down, Cashing out on dreams, king without a crown. [Verse 2] Lights flash, time warp, infinite loop, Rollin' past the limits, we the baddest troop, Illusory magic tricks, smoke and haze, Trippin' through dimensions, lost in the maze. [Bridge] Mind's eye open, see the unseen, Hit the apex, peakin’ in between, Void's whispers, carving ancient runes, Legends in the making, under silver moons. [Chorus] Flippin' switches in the dark, autopilot smooth, Planet-hop reality, we out here, groove, Shifting shapes, time bends, can't slow it down, Cashing out on dreams, king without a crown. [Verse 3] Echoes in the alleyway, city never sleeps, Caught between shadows and the secrets it keeps, Cosmic carnival, psychedelia in the veins, Rain of fire, break the chains, no remains.
