Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind has an upbeat melody with dark lyrical content. The instrumental aspect of the song seems very positive. However, the lyrics describe a drug user’s descent into a crystal meth addiction. My reaction to Semi-Charmed Life was positive. I enjoyed the beat and thought it was catchy. Once I looked into the meaning behind the music, I liked it even more. The lyrics reveal what a propped up life is really like. They reveal a life that is shiny on the outside. The lyrics expose beautiful people who lead bright lives but on the inside are all messed up. Overall, the song’s message is that using drugs, crystal meth specifically, will always have a negative outcome. The song is all about falling apart. “And when the
