Proud (Susan Boyle) https://www.csi-net.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1006605 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 13:39:21 GMT Wed, 17 Sep 2014 19:41:47 GMT Copyright © 2014 Chi Sigma Iota Proud (Susan Boyle) https://www.csi-net.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1006605 https://www.csi-net.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1006605 Proud (Susan Boyle)

Music Being Reviewed:
Proud

Reviewer:
Holly Dehner

Genre:
Popular / Top Hits

Suggested Age Range:
Teen
 
Age Range Explained:
The lyrics address issues most relevant to teens and young adults

Subject Headings:
Family dynamics, GLBT issues, Relationships

Review:
This song was originally written by Steve Mac as a message to his father. The vocal performance by Susan Boyle sounds like a love song addressing an inattentive partner. However, carefully analyzing the phrases of the song reveals respect for a mentor, the desire for independent achievement, and the universal need to be accepted for who we are rather than our willingness to conform to others' expectations. The themes of autonomy, respect, independence, and pride are relevant to counselors working with adolescents, survivors of childhood abuse, and members of the LGBTQ community.
 
Specific topics that might be approached when presenting this song to a client are: 1) who have you looked up to as a mentor, 2) what makes you proud of who you are, 3) how do you respond to those who aren't willing to respect you as you are, 4) when do you feel pressured to conform, and 5) what options do you have to retain your own identity?


Originally posted on 01/31/2013 at csi-net.org
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