The Complex Beauty of Father Time

Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers is one of the most important albums in Hip-Hop history. The song “Father Time” speaks directly to the effects of generational trauma that men experience when trying to conform to traditional masculinity standards.

In an era where masculinity is being redefined and many public figures choose to uphold harmful traditions, Kendrick Lamar uses his voice to reject these ideals in favor of a version that acknowledges the notion that true masculinity requires stability and a balanced expression of emotions.

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Shoutout to my friend Lanre for being a great second set of eyes for this script; trying to connect these ideas was a little challenging, and he helped tremendously!

The music in this video comes from ‪@Geekinz‬ ‪@tac497‬ and ‪@Prod._moon‬, please support their channels because they’re doing great work!

Time stamps:

Intro: 0:00
How our musical preferences are shaped: 2:55
"Depress them dishes.": 6:58
"Grown Men with Daddy Issues.": 9:49
Uncle Iroh and the ideal form of masculinity: 12:12

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