For instance, a relatively new song sung by Sean Kingston featuring Justin Bieber, called Won't Stop....there's a specific rap in the song, which is sung by Justin Bieber himself, it goes....
"Yeah, they talk. Yeah, they talk.
They don't walk the walk I walk.
I won't stop, 'til I drop.
Until then, I reach the top.
I'ma rock to where I need to be.
Walk the path of destiny.
Definitely been neglected, but God is always testin' me.
Rest in peace to all the men that died that were protecting me. Objectively, I need to tell you what just gets the best of me.
Essentially, people in this world just wanna let it be.
A lot of men ain't different though, just let it be.
Set it free.
Never be scared to make change, effectively.
Always look at things from different ways, perspectively.
Every person in this world can do good.
I just want this message understood.
Alright.. stop.
Everybody's gotta listen make the decision to envision a better place with no division.
Religion.
Everybody needs a mission. Haters need to stop it, just listen."
The one line that really sticks out to me is "Rest in peace to all the men that died that were protecting me" - it just shows that even at the age of 17 (he may of been 16 when he wrote it) identifies what people do for their countries, they go out to war protecting their country and everything that is contained within it, their mothers, their fathers, their wives/husbands, their children. And for him to also respect that and present that respect in a song, i think really highlights what a great artist he is. Justin Bieber is the name that you will associate with either screaming girls or people saying "why are you listening to him?", i've been a huge fan for JB ever since he released his first music video "One Time", you could tell he had talent just from his voice, but then when you found out that he taught himself how to play the guitar and the drums and the piano and is great dancer you knew he was special. Not just the 'media' side of him is inspirational but also how he is a great role model, you often see him on Ellen DeGeneres show, doing something, whether it's giving his hair to charity or just surprising Ellen and the audience. I discovered today that there is the kid in Australia called Casey Heynes that had been bullied for pretty much his whole school life and one day he stuck up for himself and fought back, JB saw this and whilst touring in Australia wanted to meet Casey, so after briefly meeting Casey, he invited him and his family to one of his shows with VIP tickets and met him again were JB was talking to Casey's dad and sister about the video and the way JB interacted with his family, was just incredible, this is a kid that is barely 17 and is promoting anti-bulling throughout his tour and can talk to these people like he's known them for years and has been in this industry for all his 17 years and the end of the 'interview' Justin said how proud he was of Casey and asked him to go on stage briefly in the gig to help promote anti-bullying. This kid is an inspiration and should be proud of himself for all his life....I personally can't wait for what he releases and does next....
Another song that i think has a real message is Jessie J's Who You Are. This song speaks of nothing but inspiration, just like a lot of Jessie J's songs, but this one is a personal favourite. It tells its listeners to just be themselves and that even when times get tough and get to you, don't lose your true self because really that's all you have. Everything you are comes from deep within, your personality, the way you treat people, the way you want to be treated, everything. A line i adore is "It's ok not to be ok", often when your upset, you'll question why it is and whether it's acceptable to be feeling this way, but that quote is proof that even if you're down, it's perfectly acceptable, because we're all human, and certain things will have a negative effect on us and it's totally fine, because once you're over it you'll still be you!
There are so many songs out there that will inspire different people for different people, whether it's just a word or a line or a verse or a chorus, it still has an impact on your thoughts, which shows that music is doing its job. Songs are meant to have an impact on you, they'll be artists like Coldplay, Snow Patrol, Carolina Liar, Jackson Waters and Daughtry that i'll listen to when i'm angry or upset and they'll be artists like JLS, Rihanna, Britney Spears and Katy Perry that will really motivate me to do some productive that day. What i'm saying is everybody's music taste is varied, you just need to find the music that is suited to you and allow it to blow your mind, with it's inspire and hidden messages. An actress/singer called Karen David once said in a blog, "if the nerves are kicking in or you need that extra pick me up, why not try playing your favourite theme song in your head? Play it and play it LOUD" - and she could not of been more right!
Find you theme song and let it change your day....
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