Introduction
Every individual has had an experience of listening to music depending on their emotional disposition, values they uphold, preferences, or beliefs; they like the imagery created by music or not. Often are the times one’s music preference is associated with their trait. The kind of music an individual listens to is tied to their emotional dispositions, as music is used to communicate emotions, stir memories, affect or influence one’s mood, or even spur one’s creativity. Music can also help one build their self-esteem, create experiences, and understand oneself in terms of what one like. It helps individuals understand themselves better in terms of their strengths, shortcoming, and relationships with people. Music can be complex to some, while to others, the reflective aspect of imagery in music helps build on their personal experiences. Some individuals prefer intense music and loud; others prefer the upbeat type, while others may hate or prefer the traditional music. This paper, therefore, will create a personal playlist that explores five songs, bridging them with life experiences.
The Song That Expresses My Ideas or Personality
Try everything is a song in the Zootopia album sung by Shakira and released in 2016. This song means a lot to me as it teaches me the importance of rising again after facing challenges in life. It emphasizes the essentiality of trying everything in life and not limiting oneself to specific things. The ideas I love most from the song are when the singer talks about always getting up when one falls, and nobody learns without first getting it wrong. Similarly, from the song, I understand that there is room to start again when something in life goes wrong and that it gives me the courage to try everything even if I could fail in some. I usually listen to the song whenever I am having a bad day, and being an introvert; I listen to it in the comfort of the room. The song is my favorite as it gives me the courage to face my mistakes and be better in life; hence, in some way, it changes my perspective on life.
From listening to the song on repeat and being my favorite, one would quickly tell that I am a resilient person. In trying everything, I work on my strengths, utilizing the resources available, and developing skills that would help me overcome challenges that come my way. Even if I had different friends or affiliated with specific values and beliefs, experiencing stress and setbacks is a norm in life. Therefore, a close look into my ideologies asserts that I am a person who taps difficult times and setbacks into my strengths and works through my problems. I would recommend the song to everyone who believes in starting again and life offering second chances.
The Song That Stimulates a Strong Emotional Response
End of time is a song by Johnny Stimson and Gisel released in 2018. It evokes strong feelings of love and cherishing one’s partner. It was sung during a friend’s wedding ceremony and built an image of partners loving each other. From the song, the singer asserts that a partner is to hold on to their love even when challenges in the relationship come by. Love is to give comfort and happiness and go on forever as it is not limited to death.
From the song, the value of love in the life of a human being is depicted as an essential aspect of their lives. The notion of loving till eternity is instilled in me as it is a subjective indicator of staying in a happy relationship. I believe in love as it provides a connection between two people irrespective of their gender o diversity. The idea of being loved or loving through thick and thin captives me, and I believe that it sustains a relationship.
The Song That I Associate with a Special Event in My Life
Congratulations is a song by Ada Ehi and Buchi released in 2021. The song was sung during my first-degree graduation ceremony. The song means a lot to me as after going through many hardships during my studies and almost giving up along the journey while thinking that all odds were in my favor, I finally graduated with a bachelor’s degree in microbiology. From the singers, I am assured of God’s favor to be bestowed upon me during his timing and that the glory of God would make me feel blessed and sing a song of praise and gratitude.
The song tells me that I am a staunch Christian and a believer in God. I believe in God’s grace locating and prevailing in anyone’s life despite their situation and criticism from people who do not wish them well. I believe that in this life, God fights our battles and that with a humble heart, He chooses to bless us beyond our limited human understanding and expectation. When good news is brought, that is the time for jubilation. Hence, I believe in singing songs of praise.
The Song That I Associate with Certain People
Everything (Amen) is a gospel song by Timi Dakolo that was released in 2021—having been raised in a humble background, affording most luxuries that the advantaged children had proved difficult. Therefore, through what transpired in my elder brother’s life, I believe this song gives me the courage to hope for a better and brighter future. What hits different in the song’s lyrics is when the singer asserts that everything I put my hands on will be blessed and that my name would open doors of bigger and better opportunities for me and others.
Whenever I play the song, I am reminded of my brother’s God’s doing in his life. Hence, one would tell I am full of hope for a better future. Optimism, confidence, and faith are values I uphold in life as they help me face various situations. I would recommend one to listen to the song as it motivates me to work hard and smart to be the best and stay hopeful for the fulfillment of my dreams and goals by God.
The Song That I Like the Way It Sounds
Shallow is a song performed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in 2018. I love the song, having watched the romantic drama film ‘A Star is Born’ and the song being heard almost three times in the film. I love its sound as it connects well with the film scenes and that Lady Gaga’s vocals blended with the piano and acoustic guitar, trading off verses with Bradley Cooper, bring about exemplary performance. I usually listen to the song while performing house chores as it challenges me to pursue my dreams, just like Ally and Maine from the film.
Living in times where people choose to keep quiet, and others live a fake life, this song helps one believe in themselves and stand up so that their voices can be heard. Therefore, one would say that I am an outgoing person who is not silenced by criticism common in the modern world. Also, from the song, one would tell that I encourage open dialogues with people of all genders and share problems, solutions, and opportunities.
Conclusion
Music helps shape one character and experiences in some way in their life. Music helps bring positivity and a sense of calmness to our day-to-day lives as it also acts as a distraction during difficult times. From my playlist, music acts as a source of hope and optimism in my life. It helps me better understand my feelings and emotional dispositions and explore them to recognize and appreciate myself.
Music fuels my mind to create and fight my problems diligently. My playlist affects my moods as it excites them and adds to my ambiance. Whenever I play music from my playlist, a serene yet calm and collected environment is created where I can reflect on my experiences through the vocals and instrumentation. Therefore, background music helps me focus a little better and evokes imagination of a better version of myself.