Music is like
therapy to me. It’s a way for me to express how I’m feeling. Music is a way to convey
emotions and a way to relate to other people. When I listen to a song that I
can relate to it makes me feel understood. Whether it be through a slow song or
an upbeat one. I view music as a way to escape, a way to forget about what’s
going on in my life even if its just for a short amount of time. I don’t have specific type of music that means
more to me than another type. I mainly like music that has meaning rather than
a song that’s just words thrown together with a beat.
One song in particular
has a deep personal meaning to me is “3am” by Matchbox Twenty. The song itself has a meaningful story behind it.
The lead singer of Matchbox Twenty wrote
“3am” about his mother and how he took care of her when she was sick with
cancer. Although this song was released the year before I was born I remember
it playing in many moments of my childhood. When I was little my mom would play
music as she cleaned and “3am” was a song that always came on. It’s one of my mom’s
favorite songs, it’s a song that all of my siblings know. This song is like
home for me. Oddly enough it’s a song that makes me think of where I come from.
As far as songs go I know that there’s songs that are better and more
meaningful but none of them come close to the meaning that this song has to me.
Its something that my mom and I share. Even now at 18 whenever this song comes
on the radio and I’m with my mom we always blast it and sing loudly, and quite
horribly, along with it.
My personal favorite
lyrics from the song are the opening lyrics, “She says it’s cold outside and
she hands me my raincoat. She’s always worried about things like that.” I also
love the lyrics that show up later in the song. “And the clock on the wall has
been stuck at 3 for days, and days. She thinks that happiness is the mat that
sits on her doorway.”
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| This is a photo of the band Matchbox Twenty. The song 3am meant a lot for the band because it proved that they weren't a one hit wonder. |
great band matchbox twenty is and old band but clearly very good i also like that you can relate to music as therapy instead of just relaxing
ReplyDeleteThose lyrics are really powerful. I've listened to that song a few times. They are a really good band. It's awesome that you use music for therapy. I've definitely became friends with most people just because of the music we have in common.
ReplyDeleteI really do agree that music is therapy. I am pleased with the lyrics that you presented. I also like the caption. You give some good information about the band. Great job !
ReplyDeleteI never knew that's what it was about. The more you know.
ReplyDeleteI really believe music is therapy as well, Music gives you a chance to relax and just enjoy beautiful sounds and rhymes
ReplyDeleteReally love those lyrics you chose! Gives a lot of meaning and life to the band!
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