Don T Stop Believing Analysis

From the very beginnings of our existence, humans have created and sung songs. Music is used for entertainment, for celebration, for mood setting, even to go to sleep. The standards for music have changed as well, especially with the onset of technology like auto-tune. Each of the 5 songs appealed to me in one way or another. I’ll admit, I am a bit arrogant sometimes, and simply annoying other times. At home, I’ll learn extra if I’m interested in a topic, but otherwise I slack off. Following my personality, I chose “Bad to the Bone” by George Thorogood, “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey, and “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi. The lyrics of “Don’t Stop Believing” by Journey tell recognizable scenes. Most of us are familiar with the cliché stories of a single mother, orphaned children on the streets, or druggies scavenging for money. The song is my 3rd best choice, as it fits my personality. My friends will tell you that sometimes I act too prudent. I’ll overload myself with extra work or go the extra mile to learn something, in the hopes that it will help me after high school. The song carries a dark …show more content…
It is my best pick as a song that fits me. I connect with the idea having a hard life, with work dominating over play. The lines “Tommy used to work on the docks”, “It’s tough, so tough”, and “Gina works the diner all day/Working for her man, she brings home her pay” all convey that idea. Second, I find that I’m pretty good at finding hope in the dark. In the song there’s the repeating line “Oh, we’re halfway there”, implying that we can come through, and not to lose hope. The last line “Take my hand and we’ll make it I swear” also conveys hope in the dark connotation of the song. Third, I try things even if they don’t give an immediate reward, like playing the piano. In the song there is the line “It doesn’t make a difference if we make it or not” which conveys this