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Role Model You, Role Model Me

I often wonder if stars like Britney and Christina and Avril know how much of a role model they are to millions of people. I wonder if they ever stop and think how much what they do and what they sing impacts the lives of others, whether they like it or not. I wonder if they ever stop to think about how much power they have. People are watching what these people do and are imitating it whether they realize it or not.

Avril Lavigne has a new album and a new song out hitting the charts. I was surprised by the lyrics:

You held my hand and walked me home I know
While you gave me that kiss it was something like this it made me go ooh ohh
You wiped my tears, got rid of all my fears, why did you have to go?
Guess it wasn't enough to take up some of my love
Guys are so hard to trust
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl?
The one who gives it all away

[Chorus]
Did you think that I was gonna give it up to you, this time?
Did you think that it was somethin I was gonna do and cry?
Don't try to tell me what to do,
Dont try to tell me what to say,
Your better off that way

Don't think that your charm and the fact that your arm is now around my neck
Will get you in my pants I'll have to kick your a** and make you never forget
I'm gonna ask you to stop, thought I liked you a lot, but I'm really upset
Get out of my head get off of my bed yeah thats what I said
Did I not tell you that I'm not like that girl, the one who, throws it all away

This guilt trip that you put me on won't, mess me up I've done no wrong
Any thoughts of you and me have gone away

Better off that way
I'm better off alone anyway
- Avril Lavigne, "Don't Tell Me"

I was pleasantly surprised to hear this song... I mean because it is speaking about not giving it all away. That is positive, but I'm not so sure the rest of the undertones of the song are that positive. But I am hopeful that it will make those who look up to Avril think twice about this issue when it becomes an issue in their life. I am encouraged that Avril is relaying a positive message like "not giving it all away."

Sometimes I wonder if what I do impacts others... but of course it does. So does what you do, what you say, what you wear. It can't not. We're affected and influenced by those around us.

I hope my blog is a positive place. I hope somehow it has a positive impact. I'm hopeful it's not harmful.