Girl Pow-R’s latest hit, “Slam”, evokes leaving toxicity in the past for a future full of peace and self-love. The hot pop song teaches its demographic the importance of self-respect and love, enabling them to leave relationships with toxic people. With the social push from everyone to ‘romanticise’ every aspect of their day or being, many people stay in unhealthy relationships to conform to these societal pressures. “Slam” teaches us to want more for ourselves by breaking free from such relationships in search of something better. It also highlights the importance for friends and family support those trying to leave.
Everyone should aspire to leave toxicity in the past; it is draining and exhausting and can take various forms. For example, it may come in the form of a person, as sung in “Slam,” or it could be self-imposed, for example, taking on more work than you can handle because you feel you could handle it.
As worded in “Slam”, if the source of toxicity is a person, you “needa be free” of them to move on with better things. This of course is easier said than done, because the person has a huge place in your heart and means a lot to you, despite the pain they may cause you.
We can become desensitized to such toxicity and accept it as a part of our lives. However, with the help of friends and family, we will be able to escape the unhealthy cycle by reminding ourselves of our worth and helping us take the necessary steps to break free.
“Slam” repeats the line, “squad told me diff” throughout the song to emphasize the importance of external help in breaking free of toxic relationships. As you are reading this, truly ponder about the people in your life and whether you have that person you can rely on in times of need. And in return are you that person that lends a helping hand to others?
In leaving toxicity in the past, we should strive to better ourselves for the future. Such toxic relationships can have long-lasting unconscious effects on our psyche, and we must actively help each other to move forward to feel better!
One of the best lines in Girl Pow-R’s “Slam” are “Got your weight off my chest,” “You’re far in the past,” and “Not even looking back”. These lines reflect what every person leaving a toxic relationship wants, to feel lighter and not to return to such a time: to move “onto better things,” nurture their new being and find someone better.
“Slam” teaches its demographic the importance of #standingup and #havingavoice and to help themselves or someone else in need. Learn about what a toxic relationship is and any signs of them in this Healthline article. Next, Mass.gov gives insight into what one can do to help a friend in an unhealthy relationship in a step-by-step guide. Lastly, to truly leave toxicity in the past, one must take active steps to avoid actions that could lead to future harmful relationships. Don’t miss this beautifully written Modern Intimacy article on the that topic.
When someone is in a toxic relationship, it always helps to have a support group they can rely on! A toxic relationship can vary from person to person, but what is constant is that good friend or group of people that will also help you when needed!
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