Thrift Shop

 So for the last blog of this class I decided to go out with a bang and what better way to do that then doing a song by Macklemore. I decided to do Thrift Shop by Macklemore and featuring Wanz. Ever since this song came out I have always loved it and thought it was funny. I love the beginning with the little kid asking if they can go thrift shopping and it just goes into him asking what on repeat for a couple seconds. Then the chorus is amazing to and it just makes you want to sing along. But then there is also a part where it just repeats “ I wear your grandads clothes and I look incredible” and I just love these lyrics I think they are funny and fun to sing along to. Also throughout the song they have different music that just adds to the music. They have a saxophone for the most part but then they had fun sounds like a cash register that adds to the fun aspect of this song. I also feel like it relates to a lot of kids because a lot of people prefer going to the thrift store rather than buying something new. Because unlike Macklemore we probably have less than 20$ in our pocket. 

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  1. Maya PjevacDecember 1, 2021 at 12:12 PM

    Something I enjoy about this song is how much personality goes into it. I believe it was pretty much set up for success when the subject matter is looking good in clothing from a thrift shop instead of designer clothes like a lot of popular music talks about. The majority of people are able to relate to it.

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  2. Emily MuhlesteinDecember 1, 2021 at 12:39 PM

    I agree that this song is really catchy, funny, and fun to sing along with. It is a very popular song and I hear it so many different places and I can see why. I think its cool that you brought up how today, a lot of people prefer going to thrift stores rather than buying new clothes.

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  3. Grace ParkeDecember 1, 2021 at 1:18 PM

    I'm so glad that you chose this song because it's so much fun!! I remember listening to this song with my friends as a kid, so it brings back a lot of good memories. Nostalgia aside, this song is really well done, there's not a spot that lacks. Thanks for sharing!!

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  4. Raylee LacyDecember 1, 2021 at 4:31 PM

    This song is so amazing!! I remember listening to it all the time when I was younger! I also used to think it was really funny because of the way he portrayed the situation but that what I honestly love about Macklemore. He has so many interesting touches in his songs! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. MegDecember 8, 2021 at 10:10 PM

    This song was definitely a cultural reset for me as a child, especially because I am the person wearing grandad clothes!! This song holds a lot of nostalgia, it's really catchy, and honestly I think that Mackelmore's music in this era was a big inspiration on future popular music.

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