I didn’t know my own strength
Posted: November 23rd, 2009 | Filed under: Music | Tags: American Music Awards, The Bodyguard, Waiting to Exhale, Whitney Houston | No Comments »I haven’t paid much attention to Whitney Houston since the days of “The Bodyguard” and “Waiting to Exhale.” I think there were some drugs charges and marital issues, and her life was generally rough.
So I was, obviously, not aware that she had a new album and would be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at last night’s American Music Awards.
Her performance was powerful (love watching her around the 3:45 mark because she’s visibly moved and touched and taking everything in. If I had to guess, it looks like she’s feeling blessed). Also, she’s having a great hair day. I love great hair days.
And the song! I almost forgot. I enjoyed it so much that I came home and downloaded it. When you pay attention to the lyrics, you can understand how it’s so personal to Ms. Whitney: “I wasn’t built to break. I got to know my own strength.”
Amen, sister.