Music

    Music is a way I can express myself and help deal with my emotions. When I am feeling down I listen to music to get myself in a better mood, when I am happy, I can listen to music to add to my joy. Music serves a lot of different purposes. Through television, movies, MP3 players, the internet, and radios, music is almost always readily available to access and listen to. Music is something I think everyone can relate to because there are so many varieties and types.
    Listening to music has changed the way I view my life because I know I am not the only one with issues. I can relate to certain songs who’s lyrics are saying exactly the way I am feeling. I can always count on  the song “Fix You” by Coldplay to relate to when I am feeling sad. When I am feeling like I am done dealing with everyone and just want to get out of this town, I will listen to “Boston” by Augustana. There is also songs like “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz that I listen to just to sing along with and enjoy the rhythm. When I cannot put my feelings into words I know that I can count on music to say what I cannot.
    Music is omnipresent, every culture and society has some sort of musical expression. Each country has its national anthem, each generation has their musical icons. I view my community and world differently because I know everyone can be related by the common theme of music. Whether it is across the world, or your next door neighbor, music can unite us.
    Currently, my favorite type of music is country. It influences me greatly because it is real. Country artists sing about real life situations and they are not afraid to tell it like it is. I grew up listening to country music so it has always been a big part of my life. There are songs that will make you cry, and also songs that will make you want to sing and dance, which is why I like the style so much.
    Appreciating music is a lot different than liking music. The theme that music portrays is that it has a different meaning for every person. I can appreciate all the different styles of music out there, even if I do not like listening to it. For the lyricists, the words can mean something completely different then to the listeners. I do not think that there has to be one meaning to a song. Someone’s “break-up song” can be another persons “party song.” There are no “bad” types of music out there, every music style can be appreciated in their own ways.