Thoughts

Thoughts
by T-boz

Thoughts
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Author: T-boz
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-11-01
ISBN: 0061051837
Number of pages: 104
Publisher: HarperEntertainment

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Book Review: These "Thoughts" could have used alot of work
Summary: 3 Stars

When I hear the name TLC, Tionne "T Boz" Watkin's deep, raspy voice seductively working a groove come to mind. She's led the group through hits like Waterfalls, Creep, Diggin' On You, and Red Light Special. While her vocals are distinctive and captivating, I can't say the same about her poems. She set out with really good intentions, covering topics like racism, weight, sex, and child abuse, but they fall flat. VERY flat. Take "Hatred" for example. "Hate is evil, Hate is not good." I kind of got what you meant in the first line, but why repeat yourself? What follows are should, could, would lining up to round out a Dr. Suess sounding nursery rhyme. Unpretty, which would first show up as a song on TLC's Fanmail album, is the only poem that I have no complaints about. It's not as repetitive as the song and builds more on it's theme of self love and acceptance. Poems aside, the autobiographical sections are very interesting and reveal alot more about Tionne's life than I previously knew. From her battle with sickle cell anemia to her start as a TLC group member, it's a pageturner. Now if she could just get to a really good poetry class.

Summary of Thoughts

When TLC was between albums, I had no way to release my creativity. One night, feeling put-out by my boyfriend and wondering about how much women had to go through to make a relationship work, I sat down and started writing poems. "Unpretty" was the first. Up until then, I hadn't realized how badly I needed to release what I was feeling inside. They were my thoughts from the heart, and my art.

The poems cover a whole range of topics: Love, relationships, heartbreak, body image, family, society, abortion, and many other things. They each mean alot to me, and I hope they inspire you, give you a different perspective on what's going on around you, or just help you relax. You'll find a little bit of me in these words, and maybe you'll find a little bit of yourself or someone you know.

I reached out to my friends, including my fans, while I was putting Thoughts. together and they realty inspired me and helped me figure out which stories to tell. Stories about the important people in my life, like my mom who's always been there for me, my family, my TLC partners Lisa and Rozonda, and those who have all helped me along the way. I've had to deal with some tough stuff, like my relationship with my dad, who left when I was three, my never-ending battle with sickle cell, the bad high school years, my self-image problems, and my fight to survive in this crazy music business.

Sharing these stories and poems has helped me face big issues in my life. Maybe they'll help you, too. Or maybe they'll give you a better understanding of who I am as a person. I can only express myself so much through my songs. On my own, though, I can let you into my heart and mind.

Thank you for allowing me to share my Thoughts with you.

Love, Tionne

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