Have you ever tried to listen to a new kind of music? I know everybody sticks to certain types of music, certain songs or bands, and you don't like others. But have you ever been asked to a song you wouldn't originally listen to? That you would never want to. But what do you have to lose? Who knows, you may listen to a song that somebody wanted you to and then you might end up loving the song. It might end up being your favorite song, and you never would have guessed you'd ever listen to it. And maybe if somebody wanted you to listen to a song, and it was some type that you really didn't like, so you said (excuse my language) "Hell no!". You would never give it a chance, but really what's so bad about trying? That's kind of what happened with me, and it's made me love music even more if it's possible. So if somebody asks you, just go into it with an open mind. You never know what could happen, and it really can't hurt to try. Live life to the fullest, and experience new things. Take chances. Explore the possibilities(:

Have you ever been dating someone for so long, you guys were really close, or you were just really close with someone as a friend? And maybe that someone dedicated a song to you, or even told you to listen a song? Because there is a quote that says something like, "the lyrics mean everything I'm trying to say to you." To me, those songs mean the most. Not necessarily because of the lyrics, but more because someone thought of me, whether they be a close friend or boy/girlfriend. I'm a victim of dedicating songs to people too. I have a very hard time talking to people and expressing my feelings, and songs are the perfect way to do that.

Have you ever wondered what really draws you to music. Is it the voice of the singer, or the instruments used to play the song? Or maybe it's the fact that it's calming, or crazy and fast paced? To me it's mostly about the lyrics, the meaning of the song, the feeling. Sure, there are a few songs I like just for the beat or the mood they put me in, but really, the only way for me to actually really get into a song is for me to hear the words, to know the lyrics, to in some way understand them. I can hardly listen to a song without the lyrics. Whether its because I relate to the song in a way, or I just understand the pain they are going through. Take, for example, screamo. I used to absolutely HATE it. But then a very close friend of mine had me listen to a few songs every now and then, just to try it, to hear the words, because he was trying to tell me something. After hearing the lyrics, they either gave me such a happy feeling, or let me feel their pain, that I felt a draw towards the music, and now it's becoming my favorite kind of music. I still have a little trouble with some songs every once in a while, but every day I love it more and more.

People get judged for the type of music they listen to, but why? Those people that judge say aweful things about people and the kinds of music they listen to, but for what reason, and at what cost? Everybody has an opinion, which they are entitiled to, and the freedom of speech gives them the right to say whatever they wish to a certain extent, but there is no need to be rude about it or say things that could hurt others. That's the problem with society today, nobody cares about anyone elses feelings, its all about whatever benefits themselves. But as a human being, you should respect other people, and respect yourself in doing that. The golden rule "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you" is exactly what people need to learn. If you expect to be respected, you must give people respect. That even pertains to music. You may not think music is that big of a deal, that it means nothing, but it is so much more. Music is EVERYTHING. People use music every day just to get through the hard times. Those suicidal people, that hurt themselves when they get hurt, most of them listen to music as an escape, so they can be happy, or try, so they don't hurt. If listening to music with screaming is a way for them to do that, what's it to anybody else? Nobody HAS to listen to it. If you can hear it, ask them to turn it down. Other than that, there's no need for anybody to comment rude things, except for personal gain, because some people make themselves feel better by tearing others down. Even though in reality it just makes them look like the messed up one. A friend of mine once told me that he didn't like a teacher, so I asked him why, and he told me that it was because she made a comment that everyone that listens to screamo is going to kill themselves someday. That friend was so upset about it, and still gets worked up about it to this day, and that was a year ago, because that is the kind of music he listens to. Everyone is entitled to listen to whatever music they wish, just as they are entitled to their own opinion. Nobody has more of a right than any other person, and nobody has the right to take that right away from anyone else.