How Has Music Impacted My Life

Words impact us on an unconscious level. Everything we say, read, or hear has an impact on our thoughts. Growing up I was constantly being put down by the words of my parents to the point where I truly believed I was worth nothing, this impacted me a lot. But the lyrics of songs helped me deal with this and also grow from it. Being able to hear someone is going through the same thing as you, and is still strong is inspiring. Or to read a book where the characters are having a hard time, but make it through made me see that it would get better. Music has always been a big part of my life, I spent a great deal of my childhood just listening to music, dissecting the lyrics and discovering what they meant to me. Everything from rock, country, to classical I listened to. …show more content…
Through the lyrics of numerous songs it has helped me to grow as a person. You listen to these writers, whether it is a book, poem, or song and you connect, every person is going to have a different experience, but on some level you will connect to you and depending on the song it may have an immense impact on your mind. There have been countless songs that helped me get through a day from changing my attitude towards something, to boosting my self-esteem to get through the rest of the day. These words change the dynamic of your mind. Some of the artists music that has influenced, and shaped me are Lana del ray, ray Charles, Aerosmith, The Fray, and Michael Jackson. All these artists have in common that they have inspiring music. Their songs generate thoughts in your mind, they make you think about life, your experiences, how you deal with them, as well as the journey you have through life. This music manages to motivate you to do better and feel better about