Suicide is the third leading cause of death for people between the ages ten and twenty-four. That results in approximately four thousand and six hundred deaths according to the CDC’s survey conducted last year. Among teenagers, suicide is a highly recognized issue. It is an extremely relatable matter due to the fact that it can happen to literally anyone, a family member or dear friend for example. Many forms of media have been dedicated to this prevailing issue such as songs. Thousands of songs have been made where the artist pours out their thoughts about the matter in hopes people will hear it, understand, and start to make a difference. One song in particular voices this epidemic loudly. “Guns for Hands” by Twenty One Pilots is a song
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Tyler voices his own concern by stating that he is losing sleep knowing that there are people out there ready to “pull the trigger” and end their lives. Due to his lack of sleep he could be dealing with emotional issues such as stress or depression. He says that he is not able to sleep in hopes to personalize the song and persuade the audience to think of all of the effects of suicide. Not only does the person who commits the act suffer, the families, friends, and people who care suffer as well. They spend countless hours grieving and wishing they could have done something to stop it from happening. When a suicide occurs everyone who knew the person wishes they could have done something to attempt to save them. This is always the case, and this is mainly the main reason why music about suicide is made; to try and prevent suicide. The second verse of this song is dedicated to setting up a solution other than suicide
“Let 's take this a second at a time,
Let 's take this one song, this one rhyme,
Together, let 's …show more content…
Here a solution is provided. Tyler wants his audience to direct their feelings of depression to himself and his music, and turn them into feels of happiness by turning their “guns” into fists that the can pump in the sky to the beat. According to the British Journal of Psychology as of 2010, music has been found improve the symptoms of depression. In a clinical trial of seventy-nine adults, a common improvement in the symptoms of depression and anxiety was seen when the participants were given music therapy. This being said, music can serve as a life line. From past experiences with someone I know, music served as their way out when they got depressed. It allows the listener to connect with someone on an emotional level and understand that they are not alone. The issue of suicide is extremely vast and prevalent in today’s society. It directly and indirectly affects people worldwide, and influences many forms of media, the biggest being music. Thousands of songs are influenced by suicides, and they are made as a relief for the singer and the listeners, to shine light on the issue in hopes to improve suicide prevention. “Guns for Hands” addresses suicide among its audience, personalizes the song, and offers a way out other than death. The song is meant to let people know what is happening and broadcast
Tyler voices his own concern by stating that he is losing sleep knowing that there are people out there ready to “pull the trigger” and end their lives. Due to his lack of sleep he could be dealing with emotional issues such as stress or depression. He says that he is not able to sleep in hopes to personalize the song and persuade the audience to think of all of the effects of suicide. Not only does the person who commits the act suffer, the families, friends, and people who care suffer as well. They spend countless hours grieving and wishing they could have done something to stop it from happening. When a suicide occurs everyone who knew the person wishes they could have done something to attempt to save them. This is always the case, and this is mainly the main reason why music about suicide is made; to try and prevent suicide. The second verse of this song is dedicated to setting up a solution other than suicide
“Let 's take this a second at a time,
Let 's take this one song, this one rhyme,
Together, let 's …show more content…
Here a solution is provided. Tyler wants his audience to direct their feelings of depression to himself and his music, and turn them into feels of happiness by turning their “guns” into fists that the can pump in the sky to the beat. According to the British Journal of Psychology as of 2010, music has been found improve the symptoms of depression. In a clinical trial of seventy-nine adults, a common improvement in the symptoms of depression and anxiety was seen when the participants were given music therapy. This being said, music can serve as a life line. From past experiences with someone I know, music served as their way out when they got depressed. It allows the listener to connect with someone on an emotional level and understand that they are not alone. The issue of suicide is extremely vast and prevalent in today’s society. It directly and indirectly affects people worldwide, and influences many forms of media, the biggest being music. Thousands of songs are influenced by suicides, and they are made as a relief for the singer and the listeners, to shine light on the issue in hopes to improve suicide prevention. “Guns for Hands” addresses suicide among its audience, personalizes the song, and offers a way out other than death. The song is meant to let people know what is happening and broadcast