music and lyrics

I'm sitting in the computer lab and listening to my iPod at the same time. Music can mean so much more to a person than just notes on a piece of paper. It's a way to express ones feelings of anger, happiness, and love. Lyrics, rhythm, and a good tone are the three components of what makes a song excellent. My head is slightly swaying to the smooth beat of "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain and in the back of my mind I'm thinking of that special someone. I enjoy those love songs that makes you think of that one person every single time. Lyrics that I can actually relate to makes a song that much better.

I listen to rap occasionally and I question how they even think of the lyrics. Some of their lyrics are really vulgar and random. I like many rap songs because they're good to dance to, but other than that, it's hard for me to get into the mood for rap. "This is why I'm hot, I'm hot cause I'm fly, you ain't cause you not. this is why, this is why I'm hot" It may not be the exact wording, but I hate these lyrics because there is no emotion evoked and it's conceeded words. Rappers are usually not "hot" either. This song doesn't make me feel anything when I'm listening to it.

Even though there are some songs with empty lyrics, I still tolerate them. I would not be able to live without my music. If people pay attenetion to the lyrics expressed then the song might have a greater and lasting effect.