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.
sad piano vibes but a black man rapping in pain
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The emotional tone is deeply reflective and resonates with pain and struggle, yet there's an underlying note of resilience that aims to uplift through the narrative of overcoming adversity.
This song could be applied in educational settings, particularly in discussions around race, identity, and the impact of personal experiences within social contexts. It can be effectively used in workshops focused on empathy and understanding cultural backgrounds.
The song utilizes a blend of piano melodies that evoke a somber atmosphere, complemented by rhythmic, flow-driven rap verses. The contrast between the soft piano and the intensity of the lyrics creates a powerful emotional dichotomy, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the song.
Salita ng Karunungan Verse 1: Mundo na puno ng mga tinig, Sa bawat salita, Isang ideya, sa isang pangarap Mula sa tinta, hanggang sa karunungan. Pagkakataon mo na na magbukas ng pinto. Chorus: Mula sa salita, hanggang karunungan, Sa bawat pagninilay, isip ay mulat. Komunikasyon, tulay ng mga ideya, Bunga ng diwa, nag-uumapaw na pag-asa. Mula sa salita, hanggang karunungan, Buksan ang mata, sa bawat mensahe ng buhay. Verse 2: Sa bawat tula, bawat kwento’y may saysay, Sa bawat libro, sa bawat pahina’y may buhay. Di lamang sa mga salita, kundi sa nilalaman, Nagmumula ang lakas ng isang bayan. Sa mga diskurso, ang pagbabago'y nagsisimula, Kahit isang simpleng pahayag, may kahulugan na. Ang talino ay hinuhubog ng bawat ideya, Sa mga salitang bumangon mula sa bawat diwa. Chorus: Mula sa salita, hanggang karunungan, Sa bawat pagninilay, isip ay mulat. Komunikasyon, tulay ng mga ideya, Bunga ng diwa, nag-uumapaw na pag-asa. Mula sa salita, hanggang karunungan, Buksan ang mata, sa bawat mensahe ng buhay. Bridge: Ang ating wika, sa puso'y nakaukit, Pagbabalik-tanaw, maghahatid ng liwanag. Sa bawat talakayan, at sa bawat diskurso, Laging may aral, at may landas na tapat. Chorus: Mula sa salita, hanggang karunungan, Sa bawat pagninilay, isip ay mulat. Komunikasyon, tulay ng mga ideya, Bunga ng diwa, nag-uumapaw na pag-asa. Mula sa salita, hanggang karunungan, Buksan ang mata, sa bawat mensahe ng buhay. Outro: Ang bawat salitang ating binigkas, tila may kahulugan, Sa ating mga diwa, magbabalik-loob. Mula sa salita, tayo'y mahuhubog, Mula sa karunungan, tayo'y maglalakbay, Mula sa gabay ay may liwanag.
[Verse] Your eyes are like stars in the dimmest of nights Whispering secrets they hold on so tight The moon plays a tune that weaves through the air As we dance together without any care [Verse 2] In the garden of dreams where nothing is real Our hands tell stories that words cannot steal Golden moments lost in a shimmer of glow With each passing heartbeat our love starts to grow [Chorus] Love sings its soft melody deep in our hearts We are two souls that never will part Caught in the rhythm of a beautiful song In each other's arms is where we belong [Verse 3] The wind carries wishes on silent flight Through whispers of leaves in the tender night Your voice is the lullaby that soothes my mind A symphony sweet and perfectly timed [Bridge] Lilac petals fall like kisses from above In this world of wonder built by our love Every glance and smile a serenade In a timeless embrace our dreams are made [Chorus] Love sings its soft melody deep in our hearts We are two souls that never will part Caught in the rhythm of a beautiful song In each other's arms is where we belong
(Chorus) Employee retention, can we keep them? Employee retention, Yes, we can! (Verse 1) Can we offer benefits, and a career path too? Can we make sure work's exciting, for the whole crew? (Chorus) Employee retention, can we keep them? Employee retention, Yes, we can! (Verse 2) Will we listen to their feedback, and make them feel heard? Will we recognize their hard work, for every little word? (Chorus) Employee retention, can we keep them? Employee retention, Yes, we can! (Bridge) From the managers to the teams, We're all about building dreams, With respect and trust, We’ll keep them with us! (Chorus) Employee retention, can we keep them? Employee retention, Yes, we can!
[Verse] Aankhein khuli ho ya band Manik kaala hi dikhta hai Raat ke andhere mein bhi Bas woh saaya ban ke milta hai [Verse 2] Deewaron pe likhi kahani Aksar ruk jaati adhoori Usi raahein pe yeh aashiqui Jisme sang hai yeh tanhaai [Chorus] Ho Manik kaala kaala hai Par pyaara sa yeh waala hai Dil ki baat woh jaane na Lekin dil se woh hara na [Verse 3] Chandani si raaton mein Uska chehra chamakta hai Sitaron ki roshni mein Bas woh saaya jhalakta hai [Chorus] Ho Manik kaala kaala hai Par pyaara sa yeh waala hai Dil ki baat woh jaane na Lekin dil se woh hara na [Bridge] Sannate ki iss gali mein Uski yaadon ka shor hai Hawaon ke sang laaya hai Dil pe gehera asar hai
[Verse] Shadows in the alley, whispers in the dark Lurkin' in the corners where the dogs never bark A penny for your thoughts, a dime for your soul Livin' on the edge where the dice always roll [Verse 2] Concrete jungle, predators on the prowl Hustlin' for survival, make a mother proud Ink on the skin, tales carved deep Beneath the city lights, where secrets never sleep [Chorus] Gravity's grip pullin' us down Fightin' just to breathe, tryin' not to drown Claws in the dirt, blood on the crown Rise from the ashes, wearin' the frown [Verse 3] Steel toes stomp, echoes through the streets Rhythms of resistance, heartbeats in the heat Warriors in hoodies, soldiers in the mind Battlin' the chaos, never fall behind [Bridge] Eyes on the prize, laser-beam focus Mind of a genius, streets hocus pocus Every move precise, got the heart of a lion Victory in sight, like eagles we flyin' [Verse 4] Chains clankin' loud, spirits unchained Taste of revenge in the acid rain Voices of the fallen, echoes in the night Roarin' loud and proud, findin' the light
Uh-uh, uh-uh, unstable Sometimes I think I overthink (think I) And I start to feel anxiety (anxie-) There were times I couldn't even breathe (mmm) But you never once abandoned me (no, you never, ooh) I tried to scare you, scare you away Showed you the door, you adored me anyway When I was broken in pieces You were my peace of mind You were my peace of mind Yeah, you loved, yeah, you loved Yeah, you loved me when I was unstable Never judged, never judged Never judged me when I was unable To love myself, to trust myself Yeah, you loved, yeah, you loved Yeah, you loved me when I was unstable White knuckles tryna own my sanity (hold my) Not every wound is the kind that bleeds, uh, uh Never know when my mind's gonna turn on me (never know) But you're the one I call for security (oh, baby) These memories have been toxic (oh) I tried to wean and get off it (oh) Through everything, you been my rock I think you're the only thing I didn't get wrong Oh, I know God was listening Every night when I would pray You're an angel watchin' over me (oh) All I need I tried to scare you, scare you away Showed you the door, you adored me anyway When I was broken in pieces You were my peace of mind You were my peace of mind Yeah, you loved, yeah, you loved Yeah, you loved me when I was unstable Never judged, never judged Never judged me when I was unable To love myself, to trust myself Yeah, you loved, yeah, you loved Yeah, you loved me when I was unstable
Oh, Diane from Aldbury, she’s classy and bright, Set off to her book club on a Thursday night, With Austen and Brontë and Hemingway’s prose, She’s got her good wine glass and her fanciest clothes! [Chorus] But oh Diane, what a scene, Tipsy as a lord, but feelin’ like a queen! Textin’ on her phone, she was feelin’ just fine, But down she went, after too much wine! [Verse 2] The book talk was lively, the laughs came fast, With each sip of Shiraz, she was havin’ a blast. “Just one more glass!” she proclaimed with pride, And forgot all about her walk back outside. [Chorus] Oh Diane, what a scene, Tipsy as a lord, but feelin’ like a queen! Textin’ on her phone, she was feelin’ just fine, But down she went, after too much wine! [Verse 3] Now Aldbury’s quiet at the end of the day, But here comes Diane, swayin’ down the way, With her heels clackin’ loudly on the village street, And her eyes on her phone, not watchin’ her feet! [Chorus] Oh Diane, what a scene, Tipsy as a lord, but feelin’ like a queen! Textin’ on her phone, she was feelin’ just fine, But down she went, after too much wine! [Bridge] She tripped on the curb, with a gasp and a shout, Her book club bag spillin’ as she tumbled about! Flat on her face, oh, her pride took a hit, And her leg got bruised where she took that big split. [Verse 4] Now Diane’s limpin’ home, lookin’ worse for wear, With a bruise on her leg and wine in her hair, But she laughs as she thinks, “I’m still feelin’ fine, Just next week, maybe… half as much wine!” [Final Chorus] Oh Diane, what a scene, Tipsy as a lord, but still our Aldbury queen! The book club might gossip, but that’s quite alright, For Diane had one heck of a night! [Outro] So here’s to Diane, our brave bookish friend, May her texts stay unbroken, her bruises all mend. She’ll laugh and she’ll say, with a glint in her eye, “That’s the last time I’ll go home with my head to the sky!”
Siempre al lado de la mesa, firme y quieta en su lugar, viendo charlas y risas, mientras el tiempo pasa sin cesar. Pero un día la separaron, sin una palabra, sin un adiós, y ahora sola en un rincón, la silla se quedó, sin voz. (Estribillo) Oh, silla triste, ¿dónde vas a ir? Si la mesa ya no te deja existir, ya no hay platos, ya no hay gente, solo el polvo, la soledad presente. Oh, silla olvidada, ¿quién te va a ver? Si la mesa te arrastra y te hace desaparecer, tu madera llora, tu cojín suspira, y en el rincón se apaga tu vida. (Verso 2) El eco de las risas se fue, la mesa ya no tiene razón, las voces se ahogan en la nada, y la silla se pierde en el olvido, sin canción. El tiempo pasa lentamente, y ella espera en su rincón, como un sueño perdido, como un recuerdo sin corazón. (Estribillo) Oh, silla triste, ¿dónde vas a ir? Si la mesa ya no te deja existir, ya no hay platos, ya no hay gente, solo el polvo, la soledad presente. Oh, silla olvidada, ¿quién te va a ver? Si la mesa te arrastra y te hace desaparecer, tu madera llora, tu cojín suspira, y en el rincón se apaga tu vida. (Puente) Y aunque el viento la toque, y el sol la acaricie, la silla sigue esperando a que alguien la recuerde, a que alguien la vuelva a mirar. (Estribillo) Oh, silla triste, ¿dónde vas a ir? Si la mesa ya no te deja existir, ya no hay platos, ya no hay gente, solo el polvo, la soledad presente. Oh, silla olvidada, ¿quién te va a ver? Si la mesa te arrastra y te hace desaparecer, tu madera llora, tu cojín suspira, y en el rincón se apaga tu vida.
(What's that?) Yeah, listen... (Von!) This that real street story right here (On BD!) O'Block certified (Gang!) Shorty nem posted on the drive (Bang bang!) Two deep in the whip, ready to slide (On that!) Brodie got the pole, I'm talking twice (What else?) Opps know better than to try (They know!) Had a lick go wrong last night (Damn!) Now the whole hood hot with them lights (12!) Told lil folks to lay low tonight (Facts!) 'Cause them boys ain't playing right (On gang!) Every day we wake up, gotta check the score (What's that?) Posted in the trenches, right there by the store (O'Block!) They know how we coming, they done seen it before (Bang bang!) Tell them boys don't run up, that's gon' start a war (What else?) Gang gang! (What!) Gang gang! (Yeah!) Shorty just got booked for that pipe (Free him!) While his mama crying every night (Damn!) Had to tell her everything gon' be right (On BD!) But the streets don't care who die (Facts!) Lil bro fighting cases back to back (Free him!) While them suckers steady writing facts (Snitch!) Got the whole hood watching where I'm at (Look!) 'Cause they know I'm coming back (Von!) Ain't no conversation with them other sides (Nope!) You already know we don't do them vibes (Never!) Catch an opp lacking, that's his last ride (Bang bang!) That's just how it go in these streets outside (Real talk!) Remember times we ain't have a thing (Broke!) Now we eating good, making chains clink (Ice!) Whole squad eating, we don't think (Gang!) About them days we couldn't even blink (Facts!) They thought I was finished when I caught that case (Nah!) Beat it with a smile on my face (How!) Now I'm back sliding through the Rack (O'Block!) Making sure my people straight (Gang!) Every day we wake up, gotta check the score (What's that?) Posted in the trenches, right there by the store (O'Block!) They know how we coming, they done seen it before (Bang bang!) Tell them boys don't run up, that's gon' start a war (What else?) Gang gang! (What!) Gang gang! (Yeah!) And that's how it go... (Real talk!) O'Block shit (Gang!) Rest up to all the guys (Long live!) You know what's going on... (Von!)
