For this question I also Used Alice Cooper's I'm Eighteen. I chose this; not only because I am in fact 18, but also because the lyrics described in the song is a good representation of what i was going through early in my age of 18. When i listened to the lyrics "I'm in the middle without any plans
I'm a boy and I'm a manI'm eighteen and I don't know what I want
eighteen I just don't know what I want
Eighteen I gotta get away" I instantly thought of myself, only several months ago when I was burdened with the challenges of maintaining decent grades while applying to colleges and not knowing what i wanted to do with my life, I remember just wanting to get away.
I am from a suburb of Philadelphia Called Wynewood, I have lived there for my entire life. For this question it only seemed fit to include the song Suburban Home by the Descendents. I also Chose this particular song because I did grow up in a neighborhood similar to the lyrics of this song.
What life do I lead? I answered this question with what I enjoy. For this question I came back to the band The Descendents, yet again, to embody my life. I used the songs Coffee Mug and I Like Food, because "I don't need no food or drugs, I Just enjoy my coffee mug" and "I like food, Food tastes good". (also I'm addicted to caffeine).
My Values. For my values, I chose three songs; one explaining my values that were taught to me by my parents, saying not to mess around and that I should think of my future (or else), this is represented through the Specials' song A Message to You Rudy.
The second song represents how I look at life, It's a song by The Specials Called Enjoy Yourself.
The third song is a representation of my belief that everyone should be who they are, this is represented by the song Express yourself By N.W.A
Sam, though this blog post shows an eclectic blend of music, one common thread that I see in these songs is one of angst and rebellion, which I completely embrace and support. What surprises me is just how much of your musical palette displayed here lines up with that of my best friend here at IU. He's from the suburbs of Pittsburgh, and his taste in music spans a wide spectrum; yet, he has a particular love for music that is rampant and in-your-face (such as NWA and Alice Cooper). Also, he loves ska. Browsing through my friend's iTunes, I see an array of songs that convey a sense of suburban frustration. I feel as though many of the artists you've mentioned in this blog post have struck a chord with young suburbanites across the USA. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteWell, yea the Punk movements in the east(new york/Washington)and the west(L.A.) both had an array of hardcore and punk bands, most of which were products of suburban frustration, that is what they sing about and suburban kids all can relate to them. Thanks
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