I Got Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes Remix

Okay, Let's Talk About *That* Remix

We all know it. I mean, really know it. The "I Got Beans Greens Potatoes Tomatoes Remix." It's everywhere.

Confession time: I might... possibly... secretly... not *love* it. There, I said it!

Is It Just Me?

Don't get me wrong, I appreciate a good earworm. I've been known to hum the most ridiculous tunes for days. But this one? It's a whole different level of catchy.

It burrowed into my brain and built a tiny vegetable garden. I'm not sure if I should be impressed or slightly terrified.

The original song is beautiful. It's raw, soulful, and incredibly moving. It’s got everything you'd want!

The Remix: A Blessing or a Curse?

Then the remix happened. The internet did its thing.

Suddenly, "beans greens potatoes tomatoes" was a club anthem. A meme. A force of nature.

Did anyone else feel a *little* guilty bopping to it? I mean, the original is, at its core, a gospel song.

But try telling that to your feet when the beat drops. Good luck with that!

My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves)

Okay, here it comes: I think the remix kind of... overshadows the original. Cue the gasps!

I worry that people now only know the remix. They miss the heart and soul of the *real* song.

Beans and greens, while fun, shouldn't completely erase the story behind them.

Am I a Grumpy Old Potato?

Maybe I'm just being a stick in the mud. Perhaps I’m stuck in my ways. Maybe it’s the tomatoes fault!

Maybe the remix is a gateway drug to gospel music. A way to introduce a new generation to something beautiful and powerful.

I sincerely hope so!

The Verdict (Maybe?)

Look, I'm not trying to rain on anyone's vegetable parade. If you love the remix, you do you. Dance your heart out.

But maybe, just maybe, take a minute to listen to the original sometime. Listen to the *amazing* Liz Vice.

You might be surprised at what you discover. You might find a whole new appreciation for the power of beans, greens, potatoes, and tomatoes.

Ultimately, music is subjective. What moves one person might annoy another.

It's all good! Let's just agree to disagree... and maybe hum a little bit of both versions. (But quietly, so my brain garden doesn't get overgrown.)

And, by the way, has anyone tried making a bean, green, potato, and tomato casserole? Just thinking out loud...

One Last Thought

I’m probably going to be humming that song all day now. Thanks, brain.

At least I know what I’m having for dinner. I'm thinking a big pot of… well, you know.

Don’t forget the beans!