Oklahoma band the All American Rejects recently released their hit “Beekeeper’s Daughter” in March 2012, from the album Kids in the Street. Best known for their trio of pop-punk songs “It Ends Tonight”, “Move Along”, and “Dirty Little Secret”, the group left an impression on the Billboard Top 100 and do not disappoint with this jam. Most can recognize lead singer Tyson Ritter’s voice just from his pitch-jumping vocal style. Folded into the lyrics of “Beekeeper’s Daughter” is the clever use of a metaphor, as Ritter calls himself a “busy little bee” and refers to girls as either “honey” or “little flower”. Though the song appears to be controversial in its message, it has received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback, putting the All American Rejects back on the charts. The video is also unique, with dance sequences in strange situations and scenarios, and everywhere he goes, the lead singer is followed by young girls. Ritter sings, “You’re a pretty little flower/but I’m a busy little bee/honey that’s all you gotta see/I can date you for an hour/Baby, then I’m gonna leave/honey I know you’ll wait for me,” saying he’s going to date her, but also many other girls. With a closing guitar-shredding solo and some more vocalization, the All American Rejects have reached success yet again. The band has sold a combined 10 million copies of four different albums worldwide since it released its first album in 2003.
Bees in the city
April 18, 2012
About the Contributor
Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif
Being one of the returning members of The Downey Legend, senior Irene Luna takes pride in her recently acclaimed position as Editor-in-Chief. The ambitious student’s journey all started at the beginning of her sophomore year. Having an available spot for an elective, Luna was placed in the newly created newspaper class. Even though she started as a writer, the 10th grader worked her way up the ladder as Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor. The following year she was appointed Co-Editor-In-Chief, all the while being trained to achieve her current position. She has only the highest hopes for this year’s group of individuals.
“After the long process of picking out the different students, I have complete confidence in saying that the 2011-2012 newspaper group will achieve many goals which could not be achieved in the previous years,” Luna said.
When she’s not doing work for newspaper, you can find the Editor-in-Chief readily preparing herself for the future. Her experiences throughout high school have motivated Luna to study the field of Journalism as a probable career. Taking everything step by step, she hopes to attend the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. If that plan does not follow through, her second option would be attending a California State University.
Though schoolwork may be a big part of her life, Luna proves to be a diligent worker. Contrary to many teens, she values her family, friends, and education above all other things. As the school year brings a fresh start, this motivated individual is ready to take charge of The Downey Legend.