Nina’s Way by https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk en-us 2024-11-12 00:40:34 UTC 2024-11-12 02:27:32 UTC hello@padlet.com My Way by Nina Simone (1971) A song about doing life your way without any regrets all while facing criticism. Individuality sometimes brings loneliness, but you must persevere. lrmcrae https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212036780 2024-11-12 00:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212036780 I can do what I want despite what they say! lrmcrae https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212041772 2024-11-12 01:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212041772 “What is a man, what has he got? If not himself, then he has not to say the things He truly feels Not words of one who kneels and that shows I took the blows and did it my way” (Simone) lrmcrae https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212043938 2024-11-12 01:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212043938 “Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew when I bit off much more than I could chew, but through it all, when there was doubt I ate it all and spat it out I faced it all and I stood tall And did it my way.” (Simone) lrmcrae https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212053591 2024-11-12 01:06:41 UTC https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212053591 People playing conga drums, a key instrument in the song that shows strength. lrmcrae https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212062000 2024-11-12 01:10:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212062000 Sounds of the congas being played lrmcrae https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212084765 2024-11-12 01:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212084765 The song embodies the true meaning of self-determination and authenticity in the midst of criticism that could stand the test of time because of its musical arrangement of the instruments, the vocals, and her personal experience. lrmcrae https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212196128 2024-11-12 02:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lrmcrae/2oiom4xej797c7zk/wish/3212196128