Jun 28, 2011
When you learn a new song what’s the first thing that get’s stuck in your head? Lyrics or Rhythm? For the majority of people the beat and feel of a song catch on faster than learning the words do, so what does that say about the lyrics? Is the music itself more important, or just easier to remember.
When I listen to a song I pay attention to the lyrics. They were put there for a reason and if you listen you can figure out what the artist was going through at the time they wrote the song. It’s not just about the catchy rhythm, there is a deeper side to many songs.
The lyrics to a song can seem so simple on the surface but when you look deeper you uncover a story. Some songs are just about having fun and breaking away from something. Other songs can tell about a love story, heart break, friendship and so much more. The lyrics to a song are like the lyrics to life. They come from real people with real problems. If you take the time to look into them you can see that you might relate to someone or a song more so than you ever thought you would.
When going through hard times we often find ourselves going for songs that are taking about hard times to make us feel like we aren’t all alone. Listening to someone else tell there story makes us feel better. Even without memorizing every word to a song you know what it is about when you pay attention. The same thing goes for when you are happy and just want to have fun. You listen to happy, up beat and crazy songs telling tales of late nights out and partying with friends. Hearing the story of someone else having an adventure makes you feel a part of it without even realizing it.
Music is like poetry put to a beat, it’s an art that should be cherished. It’s the fastest way to spread information. The best way to help emotions. It even helps your brain store information more efficiently. The next time you discover a new favorite song, look up the lyrics and read the story that they are telling you, you might be surprised at what you will find.
