The point of the song is not how ladies treat men, is how men treat women. The say "Imagine the world" cause right now actually men rule the world and very often women are treated like dolls. (I'm not saying, that all men are like these or there is no woman who can be like those men). And they just imagining the world where roles would be shifted. XG always sang songs about women improvement, I don't think they do it to offend men, but to give strength to young girls, who can be insecure or depend on different opinions.
To add to conversation as a 48 year old woman who didn’t get married until 33 yr old and now with 4 kids being independent is a strength and knowing how to provide for the lifestyle you want is critical. But it is also exhausting either way because the responsibility increases. So my advice to you all is to be independent and learn to thrive on your own while finding a partner that is either on the same page as you or further along but supportive of you. AND vice versa. That is the best scenario. Any other combination becomes toxic And you add kids in the mix the challenges triple per child. I love my children, and am grateful but this is just facts. Anyone tell you differently they are lying.
47 here, and i'm coming up on my 23rd wedding anniversary and I'll say that I've been the primary money maker for most of it. And taken care of finances because my husband is terrible at keeping track. We have 2 adult offspring now, that turned into amazing humans. And one thing I can absolutely agree on is that the relationship needs to be a partnership. I don't even feel like who makes the money should be the issue as long as you're on the same page on where you want life to go.
The reason why we still have this kind of conversation about switching roles is that it will never happen especially in Asian countries. Otherwise, there will be no arguments about it, and it will automatically be accepted, just as society never questions a man's decisions as much as it questions women's decisions. In this song, even the word "imagine" is still a hard pill to swallow for some men; how much more challenging would it be if the song not only suggested it but demanded it? Just the word "woman" means "weak." Even some still use it as an insult and to degrade.
As a female stiving to become successful in the music industry specifically, XG is very inspiring. I grew up in a very poor living situation where I wasn't allowed to do anything that would allow me to prepare myself for living away from home, so trying to handle expenses is rather hard for me. Especially because I am currently in college, just living in this time is very expensive. I'm learning to take in smaller pieces instead of trying to worry about everything at the same time. The most important things are making good connections, doing your best, and taking good care of yourself. Even at 19 I know these to be the most important things that anyone can do. I might not be very good at these things currently but I am working towards making these the motto of my life. If anyone has any questions based on what I said here, feel free to ask. I'll answer anything.
Love your reactions to XG! Your experience is just as valid as anyone else’s when it comes to observing behavior in friends & family. I can only speak for myself, being a woman over 50 who chose a life studying human behavior after my parents divorced when I was 5, and as the youngest child I just happened to have some observation skills and got a little freaked out when I was figuring things out before the adults did. Made a decision pretty early on to just be transparent, become a student of life and understand people of all walks of life, cut through the BS to be the best human I can be and encourage everyone to do so as well - with no judgement given we all go at our own pace and in our own way. Wanting to get ish done, led to me taking responsibility over everything I am impacted by, but still I was like many people (both women & men) adaptable in relationships and prone to letting priorities shift even when it wasn’t always the best choice. Personally, I just wanted a partner who would invest just as much energy and time in building a life together, but even when he doesn’t make as much as I do all I wish for is for him to be able to manage the time and money he does have. Plenty of people will get comfortable letting the other person take up their slack. Man or woman. The key is to find people who are compatible, have the same key values, treat you and themselves well, and can laugh with you.
Your XG reactions are the best, I always watched them. I would like to illustrate on what the lyrics are trying to imply. Of course, it is case-to-case and XG did not specifically mentioned "Men" but "Boy". I was in a controlling relationship where my "then boyfriend" told me i should Not colored my hair, Not wear make up, Not dress tightly, etc. Blinded by love, i followed that for 5 years. When i realized and felt that i was not being the best version of myself, i disregarded his wants. Then he cut me off and left me with another girl. Before i was the Puppet, but No more 'coz i've changed. Also, I'm an Asian like XG and we're bound by this culture that "Men shall be the one working and Women shall be the one staying at home and take care of children because Men are not equal with Women". Gender equality should prevail. 😊🐺👽
Love your reactions. Been watching your XG and Rotten Mango reactions and Ive been enjoying them. With response to your thoughts about the responsibilities/power some women have been working hard to get. Idk if this answers anything, but based on personal experiences (without starting any pointless gender war), i feel like men still run most things. For example, all of the women in my family are extremely extremely capable in their own jobs. They've worked towards and beyond the targets set for them at their workplace. They out-perform their male counterparts but are rarely considered for promotions because they're "too emotional". For ALL instances, their bosses are male and in all instances, a male counterpart is always picked over them for the promotion. I think we're at the day and age where "being too emotional" should not be a reason to put off someone's promotion when they are performing to par. This is only the job aspect. Another aspect is in relation to tradition/culture in Chinese families like mine that they prefer boys>girls for children. Boys are the ones who inherit businesses etc etc even if they're not as established in life as their female counterparts. I still have relatives around me who have aborted babies just because the fetus wasn't a boy. So i guess everyone's personal experiences are different and one gender may seem apparently more powerful than the other in every individuals' story. But i guess this is mine xD Again, love your channel. I aint mad. just sharing my experience
Aye kudos to you Seb for opening up the conversation to learn, because there are still some forgetting or brushing over the fact that our Xtraordinary Girls push women empowerment and individuality. They strive to be a symbol or inspiration to be strong women. Of course this song can be interpreted in many ways but XG will always be for the ladies, and as a man looking from the outside I couldn’t be more proud of XG imma cheer them on forever! ♾️🐺 It’s always a good day when XG releases content!
i think what you're seeing is women no longer staying silent and complacent and just doing whatever the man wants ya know? it's like we run the world but in the background instead of centerstage BECAUSE of the patriarchy. and yes, i do like the control sometimes but a true partnership, you take turns. im always the one taking care of others, men and partners included, so i like when the roles switch and im actually taken care of. most men ive encountered are just children who dont know how to do anything without a woman doing it for them tbh lmao
yup, i was so confused when he was talking about how it feels to take of myself when I don't have a partner and im just like, even with a partner I largely take care of him AND myself lol honestly it was less stressful when I was single lol Thats not to say that I don't love my partner I really do and its why im still here taking care of him after 10 years because while I might need to vent once in awhile, the relationship is still very balanced but being in charge of finances for 2 people in this day and age is plain stressful 😅
On your note: I’m independent and self sufficient. Money wise, it’s called budgeting and being an adult lols. Like any adult regardless of gender. I’m in a relationship but I’ve been paying for my house etc etc etc since before relationships. I have to admit I really enjoy learning how to do things like fixing things around the house - man or not, I like being sufficient 🤷🏻♀️ I don’t really lead the relationship, it’s a two way thing being balanced - And it’s not like I shoudnt learn things like how to recognise issues with our car etc like changing a tire. It’s a bit silly if I have to call my partner if he’s working to be like “I have a flat tire…. Omg can you please change it or tell me what to do?” That’s what Google is for. It has nothing to do with gender but being an adult with common sense. It’s like I would be annoyed if he called me asking how to do laundry or cook or something
@@karll270 i love these girls since there first debut tippy toes and I said it from the beginning these girls are going to be big.every song and mv is so good 👍 these queen's XG never miss
In my mind, this conversation concerns two separate spheres, life inside and outside of relationships. Outside of relationships, in a professional atmosphere, where women are not given the same pay, and are automatically put at a disadvantage, p*ssy does not run the world. Women are not given proper credit, are talked over in meetings, and are assumed to be stupid or less knowledgeable than a man where independence and money really make a difference.
Sebastine, I love your insights through living life and growing up. Your first reaction to this song had so many discussions and some were good and some missed your sarcasm lol. But your insight is clear lol. About your question about the roles being reversed. When my late wife and I found out we were pregnant with my first child out of HIGH SCHOOL. I was the bread winner, she was working and going to school as well but I did the best I can for our family. Then when she finished college for nursing, I’m not gonna lie. I became the stay at home dad. She absolutely loved it actually and I didn’t mind it either lol. I stayed home and took care of our 3 kids. There is no shame in that. We were married for 20 plus years and unfortunately she passed away 3 years ago. And now I have to step back in to be the head of the house. I’m just happy that my kids are all grown up, 2 in college and 1 still in high school. So yeah, I know what it means and feels if the roles were reversed. And I’m just thankful that we are blessed with good health and happiness. As always bro, I love your reactions. It’s priceless lol. And thank you for always being an ally for the ladies of XG.
7:38 see you're coming from this idea that a man HAS to take care of the women in the relationship, pay for things and such and I am here to tell you that I have never had a relationship like that EVER, the imbalance of power is way too much when it's setup like that. I was always taught to pull my own weight and to meet people halfway. So a good relationship is an equal shared load of responsibilities between the both of you. If you're getting tired its because youre doing too much while she does very little. That's how resentments get built and fester in relationships. It becomes transactional very quickly and that is the least healthy way to carry out your relationship, in my personal opinion. It should always be an equal partnership, anything else will eventually become toxic.
as someone who doesn't have to pay for anything yet: on one hand, I think we can all agree that if there was an option for us to not pay for EVERYTHING, we'd take it because damn shit be expensive :"D On the other hand, it's not simply that I WANT to pay for everything, but rather the fact that paying for my stuff means that I won't be connected to my parents in that way anymore - and that they can't use it to control me either.
I think it's worth it to note that they come from Japan -- a nation that is notorious for how extremely conservative and rigid they are when it comes to traditional gender roles. They're also in the idol industry where men quite literally have always abused young women and girls while using them as puppets. Culturally speaking, their society is leagues behind where we are as Americans.
I don't think being independent has to do with gender, of course you have to have responsibility and know how take care of your own life, and what costs come with it. It's not easy, but it's essential. You can't expect to be taken care of all your life by your parents and later partner. There's gonna be a gap where it's just you and that's perfectly fine. And about your friend, even in traditional households it's the woman who's in charge of finance and keeping track of what to pay, the man only provides the money, not managing it...just saying :D
The point of the song is not how ladies treat men, is how men treat women. The say "Imagine the world" cause right now actually men rule the world and very often women are treated like dolls. (I'm not saying, that all men are like these or there is no woman who can be like those men). And they just imagining the world where roles would be shifted. XG always sang songs about women improvement, I don't think they do it to offend men, but to give strength to young girls, who can be insecure or depend on different opinions.
men being offended by this song had the wrong mindset in the beginning
They look so angelic bro. Whoever their stylists are,they need a raise
Every video!
To add to conversation as a 48 year old woman who didn’t get married until 33 yr old and now with 4 kids being independent is a strength and knowing how to provide for the lifestyle you want is critical. But it is also exhausting either way because the responsibility increases. So my advice to you all is to be independent and learn to thrive on your own while finding a partner that is either on the same page as you or further along but supportive of you. AND vice versa. That is the best scenario. Any other combination becomes toxic And you add kids in the mix the challenges triple per child. I love my children, and am grateful but this is just facts. Anyone tell you differently they are lying.
And my girls slayed as usual. ALPHAZ on deck.
47 here, and i'm coming up on my 23rd wedding anniversary and I'll say that I've been the primary money maker for most of it. And taken care of finances because my husband is terrible at keeping track. We have 2 adult offspring now, that turned into amazing humans. And one thing I can absolutely agree on is that the relationship needs to be a partnership. I don't even feel like who makes the money should be the issue as long as you're on the same page on where you want life to go.
@@ladykatza I agree 1000 percent and congrats on 23 years🥰
The reason why we still have this kind of conversation about switching roles is that it will never happen especially in Asian countries. Otherwise, there will be no arguments about it, and it will automatically be accepted, just as society never questions a man's decisions as much as it questions women's decisions. In this song, even the word "imagine" is still a hard pill to swallow for some men; how much more challenging would it be if the song not only suggested it but demanded it? Just the word "woman" means "weak." Even some still use it as an insult and to degrade.
They're not singing about every man, but about the kind of man in the intro and the 1st verse.
Yup and so many misses the first verse and thinks it’s against men…
As a female stiving to become successful in the music industry specifically, XG is very inspiring. I grew up in a very poor living situation where I wasn't allowed to do anything that would allow me to prepare myself for living away from home, so trying to handle expenses is rather hard for me. Especially because I am currently in college, just living in this time is very expensive. I'm learning to take in smaller pieces instead of trying to worry about everything at the same time. The most important things are making good connections, doing your best, and taking good care of yourself. Even at 19 I know these to be the most important things that anyone can do. I might not be very good at these things currently but I am working towards making these the motto of my life.
If anyone has any questions based on what I said here, feel free to ask. I'll answer anything.
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Love your reactions to XG! Your experience is just as valid as anyone else’s when it comes to observing behavior in friends & family. I can only speak for myself, being a woman over 50 who chose a life studying human behavior after my parents divorced when I was 5, and as the youngest child I just happened to have some observation skills and got a little freaked out when I was figuring things out before the adults did. Made a decision pretty early on to just be transparent, become a student of life and understand people of all walks of life, cut through the BS to be the best human I can be and encourage everyone to do so as well - with no judgement given we all go at our own pace and in our own way. Wanting to get ish done, led to me taking responsibility over everything I am impacted by, but still I was like many people (both women & men) adaptable in relationships and prone to letting priorities shift even when it wasn’t always the best choice. Personally, I just wanted a partner who would invest just as much energy and time in building a life together, but even when he doesn’t make as much as I do all I wish for is for him to be able to manage the time and money he does have. Plenty of people will get comfortable letting the other person take up their slack. Man or woman. The key is to find people who are compatible, have the same key values, treat you and themselves well, and can laugh with you.
Your XG reactions are the best, I always watched them. I would like to illustrate on what the lyrics are trying to imply. Of course, it is case-to-case and XG did not specifically mentioned "Men" but "Boy". I was in a controlling relationship where my "then boyfriend" told me i should Not colored my hair, Not wear make up, Not dress tightly, etc. Blinded by love, i followed that for 5 years. When i realized and felt that i was not being the best version of myself, i disregarded his wants. Then he cut me off and left me with another girl. Before i was the Puppet, but No more 'coz i've changed. Also, I'm an Asian like XG and we're bound by this culture that "Men shall be the one working and Women shall be the one staying at home and take care of children because Men are not equal with Women". Gender equality should prevail. 😊🐺👽
Love your reactions. Been watching your XG and Rotten Mango reactions and Ive been enjoying them. With response to your thoughts about the responsibilities/power some women have been working hard to get. Idk if this answers anything, but based on personal experiences (without starting any pointless gender war), i feel like men still run most things.
For example, all of the women in my family are extremely extremely capable in their own jobs. They've worked towards and beyond the targets set for them at their workplace. They out-perform their male counterparts but are rarely considered for promotions because they're "too emotional". For ALL instances, their bosses are male and in all instances, a male counterpart is always picked over them for the promotion.
I think we're at the day and age where "being too emotional" should not be a reason to put off someone's promotion when they are performing to par. This is only the job aspect.
Another aspect is in relation to tradition/culture in Chinese families like mine that they prefer boys>girls for children. Boys are the ones who inherit businesses etc etc even if they're not as established in life as their female counterparts. I still have relatives around me who have aborted babies just because the fetus wasn't a boy.
So i guess everyone's personal experiences are different and one gender may seem apparently more powerful than the other in every individuals' story. But i guess this is mine xD
Again, love your channel. I aint mad. just sharing my experience
that was great how you broke down women's power or lack there of, and politely that's a gift thank you
I'm gonna be completely honest... Why do I like this version more than their studio choom?!
You're a psychopath huh cause you just say what in my mind.😂
xgalx knows waaaay better where these girls' true beauty really is
Aye kudos to you Seb for opening up the conversation to learn, because there are still some forgetting or brushing over the fact that our Xtraordinary Girls push women empowerment and individuality. They strive to be a symbol or inspiration to be strong women. Of course this song can be interpreted in many ways but XG will always be for the ladies, and as a man looking from the outside I couldn’t be more proud of XG imma cheer them on forever! ♾️🐺 It’s always a good day when XG releases content!
I just watched this just now as well!! Love them so much! Jurin is def my BIAS
i think what you're seeing is women no longer staying silent and complacent and just doing whatever the man wants ya know? it's like we run the world but in the background instead of centerstage BECAUSE of the patriarchy. and yes, i do like the control sometimes but a true partnership, you take turns. im always the one taking care of others, men and partners included, so i like when the roles switch and im actually taken care of. most men ive encountered are just children who dont know how to do anything without a woman doing it for them tbh lmao
yup, i was so confused when he was talking about how it feels to take of myself when I don't have a partner and im just like, even with a partner I largely take care of him AND myself lol honestly it was less stressful when I was single lol Thats not to say that I don't love my partner I really do and its why im still here taking care of him after 10 years because while I might need to vent once in awhile, the relationship is still very balanced but being in charge of finances for 2 people in this day and age is plain stressful 😅
On your note: I’m independent and self sufficient. Money wise, it’s called budgeting and being an adult lols. Like any adult regardless of gender. I’m in a relationship but I’ve been paying for my house etc etc etc since before relationships. I have to admit I really enjoy learning how to do things like fixing things around the house - man or not, I like being sufficient 🤷🏻♀️
I don’t really lead the relationship, it’s a two way thing being balanced -
And it’s not like I shoudnt learn things like how to recognise issues with our car etc like changing a tire. It’s a bit silly if I have to call my partner if he’s working to be like “I have a flat tire…. Omg can you please change it or tell me what to do?” That’s what Google is for.
It has nothing to do with gender but being an adult with common sense. It’s like I would be annoyed if he called me asking how to do laundry or cook or something
I just love XG!!!💗Thanks for support and reaction.🔥🐺
Love my QUEEN'S XG ❤❤❤❤
You're so much of an alpha that i remember you now. I see you in almost every xg comments section😭
@@karll270 i love these girls since there first debut tippy toes and I said it from the beginning these girls are going to be big.every song and mv is so good 👍 these queen's XG never miss
@@karll270 by the way your RUclips channel rock's my brother
Congratulations on reaching 200K subs 🎉
XG are the best ❤
This is the way to address the content of this song. Open-minded and curious. It's really not that hard to not be a dick.
In my mind, this conversation concerns two separate spheres, life inside and outside of relationships. Outside of relationships, in a professional atmosphere, where women are not given the same pay, and are automatically put at a disadvantage, p*ssy does not run the world. Women are not given proper credit, are talked over in meetings, and are assumed to be stupid or less knowledgeable than a man where independence and money really make a difference.
That sounds like an excellent excuse to me
Sebastine, I love your insights through living life and growing up. Your first reaction to this song had so many discussions and some were good and some missed your sarcasm lol. But your insight is clear lol.
About your question about the roles being reversed. When my late wife and I found out we were pregnant with my first child out of HIGH SCHOOL. I was the bread winner, she was working and going to school as well but I did the best I can for our family. Then when she finished college for nursing, I’m not gonna lie. I became the stay at home dad. She absolutely loved it actually and I didn’t mind it either lol. I stayed home and took care of our 3 kids. There is no shame in that. We were married for 20 plus years and unfortunately she passed away 3 years ago. And now I have to step back in to be the head of the house. I’m just happy that my kids are all grown up, 2 in college and 1 still in high school. So yeah, I know what it means and feels if the roles were reversed. And I’m just thankful that we are blessed with good health and happiness.
As always bro, I love your reactions. It’s priceless lol. And thank you for always being an ally for the ladies of XG.
The “bye Felicia” gets me every time.
7:38 see you're coming from this idea that a man HAS to take care of the women in the relationship, pay for things and such and I am here to tell you that I have never had a relationship like that EVER, the imbalance of power is way too much when it's setup like that. I was always taught to pull my own weight and to meet people halfway. So a good relationship is an equal shared load of responsibilities between the both of you. If you're getting tired its because youre doing too much while she does very little. That's how resentments get built and fester in relationships. It becomes transactional very quickly and that is the least healthy way to carry out your relationship, in my personal opinion. It should always be an equal partnership, anything else will eventually become toxic.
YEAAAHHH i did it
I didn't know hinata was carrying that first verse.... YASSSSS her voice is so angelic
I like being dependently independent. My partner is the head of our household but independently I take care of the household and I LOVE IT.
I am so proud to be alpha we be eating GOOD GOOD
as someone who doesn't have to pay for anything yet: on one hand, I think we can all agree that if there was an option for us to not pay for EVERYTHING, we'd take it because damn shit be expensive :"D On the other hand, it's not simply that I WANT to pay for everything, but rather the fact that paying for my stuff means that I won't be connected to my parents in that way anymore - and that they can't use it to control me either.
I think it's worth it to note that they come from Japan -- a nation that is notorious for how extremely conservative and rigid they are when it comes to traditional gender roles. They're also in the idol industry where men quite literally have always abused young women and girls while using them as puppets. Culturally speaking, their society is leagues behind where we are as Americans.
I don't think being independent has to do with gender, of course you have to have responsibility and know how take care of your own life, and what costs come with it. It's not easy, but it's essential. You can't expect to be taken care of all your life by your parents and later partner. There's gonna be a gap where it's just you and that's perfectly fine. And about your friend, even in traditional households it's the woman who's in charge of finance and keeping track of what to pay, the man only provides the money, not managing it...just saying :D
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