Music, compared to all other forms of art, is broken down and interpreted uniquely by every individual that has ever encountered its rhythmic expression of beauty. No two people will ever hear a song and derive the exact same meaning from it. Music has a way of grabbing a hold of people’s lives and shaping them into something they never thought they could be; it models the way people perceive the world, and urges them to be creative and rare. My life has been impacted by many areas of music such as the style, lyrics, and artists.
Genres or styles of music can really define what sounds allow you to be who you are. In my life, there are a variety of different styles that I enjoy listening to. For example, when I am in the mood for something softer and more relaxing, I will listen to
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When listening to music, I always notice the beat first and foremost, and the meaning of the lyrics are discovered as I begin to listen to the song more often. The lyrics of a song often times carry a great deal of importance to me. For instance, “Second Chance” by Rend Collective Experiment holds much responsibility for directing my life to where it is today. The chorus, which reads, “Oh Your cross, it changes everything/ There my world begins again with You/ Oh Your cross, it's where my hope restarts/ A second chance is Heaven's heart,” helps define who I am today. When I learned that Jesus died for my sins, I realized, as the song stated, I have hope in a second chance. Jesus dying on the cross opened a place in my heart where he will forever reside and where my hope can be continually renewed. Rend Collective Experiment, Echosmith, and Alessia Cara are only three of my favorite artists currently. All