As far back as the 1950’s, music had always criticized. Music such as rock, recieved tremendous amount of criticism when rock and roll ceased to be a harmless dance music for young teens which soon acquired a sense of lyrical art. If there is one topic where the majority of parents of America agree on, it is the current adolescent popular music, especially heavy metal, rock, and now the infamous hip-hop/rap. Parents would agree that this genre of music promotes racism, violence, and overall disrespect for women judging by its crude language. Many “traditional parents” do not see beyond the language, unlike teenagers. As teenagers, we analyze lyrics and find the true meaning behind that “loud,obnoxious music”. Rap artist, Eminem violates society’s
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.In addition to his song, Eminem also includes the song “Dream on” by Aerosmith as the chorus to create a blend between rap and rock. The message “Dream On”is discussing that you should dream big and reach for your goals, while Eminem’s song discusses how he reached it. I decided to choose this song because it is a very powerful,emotional, and passionate song. In this particular song, Eminem sings about how music does not corrupt the minds of its listeners, but it’s how they were raised can lead to corruption. As people begin to listen attentively to Eminem’s message in the song, they are given the opportunity to overcome anything without fear because tomorrow is a completely another day “so live for the moment and sing”.This song related to my life because it almost felt as if he was talking about me. The life Eminem described in the song is the struggle an adolescent filled with so much nonsense at home,school and almost everywhere he turns. To cope with his depression, he listens to music to escape and it eventually teaches him how to grow a backbone and push people back.This song has definitely changed my mentality on what it means to truly means to be Why? Because there are people out there who had take advantage of my selfless offers, whether or not they are friends or a complete stranger. The song helped me realized a very important quote which we “nice folk” succumb to: Speak your mind! As a people pleaser by nature, being friendly should not limit me from saying what’s wrong and what's
.In addition to his song, Eminem also includes the song “Dream on” by Aerosmith as the chorus to create a blend between rap and rock. The message “Dream On”is discussing that you should dream big and reach for your goals, while Eminem’s song discusses how he reached it. I decided to choose this song because it is a very powerful,emotional, and passionate song. In this particular song, Eminem sings about how music does not corrupt the minds of its listeners, but it’s how they were raised can lead to corruption. As people begin to listen attentively to Eminem’s message in the song, they are given the opportunity to overcome anything without fear because tomorrow is a completely another day “so live for the moment and sing”.This song related to my life because it almost felt as if he was talking about me. The life Eminem described in the song is the struggle an adolescent filled with so much nonsense at home,school and almost everywhere he turns. To cope with his depression, he listens to music to escape and it eventually teaches him how to grow a backbone and push people back.This song has definitely changed my mentality on what it means to truly means to be Why? Because there are people out there who had take advantage of my selfless offers, whether or not they are friends or a complete stranger. The song helped me realized a very important quote which we “nice folk” succumb to: Speak your mind! As a people pleaser by nature, being friendly should not limit me from saying what’s wrong and what's