Edited by Azizi Powell
This pancocojams post showcases the R&B/Hip Hop song "BO$$ (BOSS)" by Fifth Harmony. That song includes the lyrics "Boss Michelle Obama/Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas".
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Thanks to Fifth Harmony for this song and thanks to the composers of this song. Thanks also to all those who are quoted in this post and thanks to the publisher of this video on YouTube.
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INFORMATION ABOUT FIFTH HARMONY
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifth_Harmony
"Fifth Harmony is an American girl group based in Miami, composed of Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane, Lauren Jauregui, and previously Camila Cabello until her departure from the group in December 2016.[2][3] The group signed a joint record deal with Simon Cowell's label Syco Records and L.A. Reid's label Epic Records after forming and finishing third in the second season of the American singing competition series The X Factor in 2012. Rising to prominence by social media, the group's debut extended play and their three studio albums all charted within the top ten of the Billboard 200 in the United States.
... The group released their debut studio album Reflection in 2015, also receiving a gold certification in the country.[5] The album included the singles "Boss", "Sledgehammer" and "Worth It". The latter achieved triple platinum certification in the United States and reached the top-ten in thirteen countries. The following year, "Work from Home", the lead single from their second album 7/27, became the group's first top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100[6] and the first top-five by a girl group in a decade on that chart.[7] They released their self-titled third album in 2017.
...The group went on hiatus in May 2018, allowing the members to pursue solo projects.[9]...
Genres: Pop R&B
Years active 2012–2018 (on indefinite hiatus)
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INFORMATION ABOUT THE SONG
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boss_(Fifth_Harmony_song)
"Boss" (stylized as "BO$$") is a song recorded by American girl group Fifth Harmony, released as the lead single from the group's debut studio album, Reflection (2015)
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Musically, "Boss" is a dance-pop song with additional instrumentation including trumpets, handclaps, horns and heavy bass that create a rhythmic militaristic sound. Lyrically, the song focuses on themes of feminism, female empowerment, confidence and reversed gender roles. Critics drew comparisons to the works of previous girl groups such as Destiny's Child.
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The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
An accompanying music video for the song, choreographed and directed by Fatima Robinson, was released on the band's Vevo page that showed the group performing with chairs and interacting at a photo shoot and an arm wrestling contest.
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Composition
...the song features a militaristic drumline that lyrically revolves around a theme of empowerment.[9][10][11] During the chorus the group sings repeatedly the phrase "Michelle Obama, purse so heavy, getting Oprah dollars."[12]
"Boss" is a dance-pop, hip hop and R&B song.[13] It features trumpets, handclaps and heavy bass,[10] creating a rhythmic militaristic sound.[11] The lyrics features several cultural references. For example, the first verse refers to the hip hop dance move called the Nae Nae... Christina Garibaldi from MTV commented that the group "proudly sing about the fact they don't need a man as they "pledge allegiance to my independent girls in here."[10] In an interview with Garibaldi, the group stated that "the whole point of this song is for girls who are our age to turn it on and feel confident and empowered because at this age being insecure is such a common occurrence. So we think when you turn that song on, you feel sexy and feel good about yourself."[10]
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"Michelle Obama" was the First Lady of the United States when this song was released and "Oprah dollars" refers to the wealth and power of entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey.
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SHOWCASE VIDEO: Fifth Harmony - BO$$ (BOSS)
Fifth Harmony, Published on Jul 8, 2014
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LYRICS: BO$$
(written by Gamal Lewis, Jacob Kasher and Taylor Parks as recorded by Fifth Harmony)
Everyday is pay day
Swipe my card, then I do the nae nae
You're talking to a lady
I want a Kanye-ye not a Ray J
So that's a no no
I'm a Maybach and you's a Volvo
This convo beat like Dre
I already know whatchu tryna say
You say that you a baller
And I see you tryna holla
But that ain't how I was brought up
Next
Working for my money
'Cause that's what my momma taught me
So yo ass betta show me some respect
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
C-O-N-F-I-D-E-N-T
That's me, I'm confident
Don't want yo complimments
Use common sense
I'm on my Michelle Obama
Shhhh Shut your mouth
Boy I think you know who run this house
I ain't thirsty for no bae cuz I already know watchu tryna say
You say that you a baller
And I see you tryna holla
But that ain't how I was brought up
Next
Working for my money
'Cause that's what my momma taught me
So yo ass betta show me some respect
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
I pledge allegiance to my independent girls in here
Ooh Baby
So if you're with us, come on let me hear you say
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You say that you a baller
And I see you tryna holla
But that ain't how I was brought up
Next
Working for my money
'Cause that's what my momma taught me
So yo ass betta show me some respect
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Boss Michelle Obama
Purse so heavy gettin' Oprah dollas
Source: http://www.metrolyrics.com/boss-lyrics-fifth-harmony.html
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SELECTED COMMENTS FROM THE EMBEDDED VIDEO'S DISCUSSION THREAD
(with numbers added for referencing purposes only)
1. Haleigh Abeyta the Little club fan club girl, 2018
"Yes we can be anything"
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2. Haleigh Abeyta the Little club fan club girl, 2018
"Ik I'm confident they inspire me thank you 5th harmony"
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3. Gacha Saneka, 2018
"GIRL POWER!!!💖💖💖"
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4. Hilary Molina, 2018
"i feel so confident every time I hear this song"
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5. Camila Is Love, 2018
"I wonder if Michelle Obama watched this video"
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REPLY
6. Gilberto Gil, 2018
"she did it was in an interview"
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REPLY
7. Mallorie Wheat
"she did, she said she worked out to it lol"
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8. Aryhanna Brown
"Girl power run this world"
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