![]() If you’ve had any doubts about the cultural impact of Ms.Hill, look no further. Hill’s impressive vocals stand out in this song and are complemented by an equally impressive guitar solo towards the end of the song. Compared to “Lost Ones,” “Ex-Factor” gives the more typical sound of a breakup song. This song provides another look at Hill’s relationship with Wyclef. Overall, I think “Lost Ones” is the best song on this album and one that is worth several listens, as the lyrics and beats are near genius. Another biblical line is, “Your movement’s similar to a serpent.” In the Bible, the serpent represents sin and temptation. One line says, “Gained the whole world for the price of your soul.” This is a direct shade to Wyclef taken from Matthew 16:26 in the Bible. ![]() In verse two of the song, Hill makes several clever biblical allusions in regards to the egotistic character of her ex, Wyclef. I could spend forever dissecting each and every lyric, but I’ll just point out a few of my favorites. It has such an upbeat vibe that you almost forget it’s a breakup song. Many of the lyrics are direct digs at Wyclef’s bold actions and character. “Lost Ones” was written after Hill’s breakup with her former Fugees bandmate Wyclef Jean. “Lost Ones” has a very spunky beat and the rapping Hill does is so good. This is my favorite song on the album, and probably one of my favorite songs ever. This was an interesting thing to note as it introduces the idea of “Miseducation.” Hill has not shown up to class, suggesting she is missing out on her education. He calls her name several times but there is no response and the sound fades out. He reads an attendance list until he gets to the name Lauryn Hill. It’s a sound bite of poet and future politician Ras Baraka talking to a group of students in a classroom as soft guitar music plays in the background. The first song on this album isn’t exactly a song. The range of emotions from one song to the next is what makes this album so enjoyable as it showcases Hill’s vocal range and ability to deeply impact her listeners. Personally, I find that ranking to be perfect.įrom the upbeat vibe on “Lost Ones” to the heartbreak tunes of “Ex-Factor,” every song on this album delivers in the right way. The Rolling Stones even has “Miseducation” ranked as the number 10 album on its 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. With numerous accolades, including five Grammys and a Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Album, “Miseducation” has no shortage of recognition and appreciation. It is a neo-soul, hip-hop, and R&B 16 song album, released in 1988 by American singer and songwriter Lauryn Hill. “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, and most influential albums of all time. Some of the songs on the album contain explicit language.
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