Music has become a big part of many people’s lives throughout time. From Thomas Edison’s phonograph to music streaming platforms on electronic devices (phones, computers, tablets, etc) music has changed how we feel about many things. When I was younger I used to think I just liked music because it had a catchy tone and they sounded good, but as I got older I learned that there was so much more to music than that. Music is an outlet for our emotions and helps us express ourselves through our favorite songs or artists. As I got older I started to realize that I wasn’t just listening to music but I was also seeing it match the way I felt in each moment.The more I observed, the more I realized music doesn’t just match my moods, it amplifies them. On happy days, I listen to high-energy songs that make everything feel happy and energized! Artists like Katy Perry and Bruno Mars instantly boost my happiness level. But on quieter nights, when everything feels more sad, I turn to artists like Conan Gray or Selena Gomez .Sometimes when I feel as though I can’t explain my feelings there is a song out there that can. That is the beauty of music. The undoubtable fact that there is at least one or more songs that resonate with most people if not all is what makes music seem so natural and humane. One song that resonates with me is “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars.I resonate with that song because it talks about self-reassurance and acceptance towards someone because they are naturally beautiful. It explains how one doesn't have to change themself because they are naturally beautiful and unique to one’s authentic self! Some people use music as a type of help when they feel they can’t tell others how they are feeling. Now looking back I can see how my music taste has changed as I’ve grown. There were phases in my life where I only listened to certain genres and didn’t easily branch out, now I find myself exploring different sounds and artists just to get all the exposure I can in the music industry. Some songs feel like time capsules reminders of who I used to be. Others feel like soundtracks to who I’m becoming. Music isn’t just entertainment. It’s part of my identity. The biggest realization is that music isn’t background noise. It’s emotional direction. It can make me more productive, more confident, or more observant. It can turn an ordinary walk into a movie scene in my head. A casual listening party can turn into a movie of memories that remind you of each song on that playlist. It’s helped me process feelings I didn’t even know I was carrying. Music is much more than just some notes and words, it is a reflection of ourselves that shapes the deep feelings we have in the moment. Maybe I don’t always understand why I feel the way I do, but my playlist usually does. And once I realized that, I stopped seeing music as just something I enjoy and started seeing it as something that quietly shapes who I am one song at a time.
