Beyoncé Runs The World in her 1st Thread

[jean-baptiste]

Originally Posted by oaristos

I'm white and I don't feel out of place listening to Formation at all. I don't understand many parts of it because it was clearly not written for me, but that doesn't make me enjoy it less. I think it sounds different and fierce (and the video is everything!), that's enough for me

It makes me happy you had this reaction! I'm not African-American either, but I think pride in one's culture and being outspoken about any political message you have should be reflected in music. All art is a reflection of society at a given time and place anyway.