Waiting On The World To Change Analysis

As the years go by, new political dramas and landmarks seem to be a dime a dozen. New wars, scandals, controversies, and otherwise seem to find their way into the mainstream media on the daily. As newer generations find themselves in the midst of it all, gaining a platform to be heard and see the change one desires can feel impossible. Whether it be today, 20 years ago, or 50 years ago, getting your voice heard in the global sphere is troubling for younger generations. This sense of not being able to control the politics that affect your life can be found in “Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer. In Mayer’s ballad for his generation, he speaks on this feeling of not being able to make the changes desired, and instead being forced to wait for them. I believe this song captures the feeling of wanting to make a change but being too young to actually be heard, a feeling I believe many, including myself, can relate to. This song relies on this mutual feeling of desperation carried through an established artist. “Waiting on the World to Change” by John Mayer, behind its commercial success and popularity, lives a reality of crucial elements of logos, pathos, and ethos that heighten its meaning and make it the hit it has become.
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“Waiting on the World to Change” appeals to Mayer’s generation with a combination of empathy and similarity as well as rational thought. He may not be the country’s favorite artist or celebrity, and this song may not be the ballad of millennium, but its use of feeling and logic pair well with an established career. The message of the song may be clear, but what it takes to get that message across in an enjoyable is deep below the surface. As new generations come into this politically-challenged world, they may relate to what this song has to say. If it can connect to those it was intended for and those to come, then it may be safe to say its purpose will be