Assignment 1-4-6 Written Analysis 5

Theories! There are quite a lot of them that get thrown around every day. I have come to the realization that most of the population connects theories with opinion. Although there are similarities between the two they do have slight differences that gives them the ability to become a separate entity on its own. The theories or theory that I connect to music and the lyrics that envelope, they would have to be stereotypes. After learning more about stereotypes and the knowledge that I have of music, there is more “finger pointing” toward the rock music community than any other popular genres. I have concentrated more on the rock genre because, I am more of a fan of them than others, but I do listen and respect a lot of the others that are available. Lyrical stereotypes are focused on what some people think the music is saying to the young, vulnerable minds of children. I would have to disagree. This is where I have found the most interesting thing of language in music. The feedback I have received from others is the same understanding as mine when it comes to children and the influence music has on them. As long as there is a strong communication between the child and an adult influence, in my opinion, there would not be a misunderstanding of the lyrics. Teaching a child that the words of a song is a story, sometimes fictional but may have a personal influence, would require the same effort as teaching them their ABC’s. Music will always be a part of everyone’s life, whether you’re a fan or not. My thinking of lyrical content and the meaning behind it may slightly change because of my analysis and from what I have learned about theories. I may not have any change of thinking because of my personal beliefs toward music and what it brings to my family’s life.