Hayley Williams lead singer of Punk / Rock band
Paramore
"When we think we know people inside out and we think we know what's best for them we should try to remember we don't even know what's best for ourselves."
"What motivates me is seeing people in the crowd and wondering what they're going home to and what they're dealing with, and knowing that for the time being we're (Paramore) their escape."
I think one of the things that society seems to forget is that music has a very powerful affect on people. Whether its Pop music, Electro-pop, House (Haus), or even Gospel music, songs emotionally effect a person. A melody creates a feeling inside of the mindset, sometimes this can be good for a person or bad; In psychology it has been proven that negative things around you cause negativity in your own mindset, therefor forming depression or even suicidal thoughts. A therapist will tell you to remove the negative things around you from your life (if possible), and stop the negative thoughts from affecting what you do in your daily life and decisions.
One of the reasons why I am a fan of the band Paramore, the band name meaning 'A lovers mistress' or from direct French translation 'For Love', is because of the positivity of the band's music. Not only are they not one of the sell out bands or artists of today but they create music and write lyrics that actually mean something.
The song 'Emergency' is actually a tragic song, it details the lives of the young band mates watching their parents divorce. Lyrics like; 'This is an Emergency, so are you listening? It's really not your fault, that no one cares to talk about it.' details how the singer dealt with being the eldest in siblings and explaining what was happening, being a form of answer when she herself didn't understand what was going on.
The bands latest album, 'Brand New Eyes' was about seeing the world through eyes that aren't your own. Songs like, 'Misguided Ghosts' and 'Turn it off' were about how society has lost its own sense of life, and enjoyment, instead gained a sense of shameful cruelty. Other songs such as, "Looking up" voice the lyricists views on the way things had been solved between herself and some other people. The album contains songs that have dark meanings but carry a form of confidence about the outcome and how you deal with the issue.
Music is inspirational and something of a gift to people, and those out there who have the gift should be the ones expressing things that are important and uplifting with a sense of hope. Hayley Williams is one of these role models, lyricists and the true term: artist.
The bands latest album, 'Brand New Eyes' was about seeing the world through eyes that aren't your own. Songs like, 'Misguided Ghosts' and 'Turn it off' were about how society has lost its own sense of life, and enjoyment, instead gained a sense of shameful cruelty. Other songs such as, "Looking up" voice the lyricists views on the way things had been solved between herself and some other people. The album contains songs that have dark meanings but carry a form of confidence about the outcome and how you deal with the issue.
Music is inspirational and something of a gift to people, and those out there who have the gift should be the ones expressing things that are important and uplifting with a sense of hope. Hayley Williams is one of these role models, lyricists and the true term: artist.
Mike...Good job, there are a few small typos/sentence errors but for the most part well written. You were very insightful and also let me know a little bit more about you. I like how you started the blog off with the two quotes. I am not sure if I have heard any music by Paramore, I will have to listen to a song or two now.
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