The Effects of Music

"Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which is impossible to be silent." For decades, music has been a form of expression for teens throughout the world. From the roaring 20's to the peace loving sounds of the 70's, teenagers have been able to relate to music.


Teenagers today use music in various ways. A statistic shows that teens listen to an average of two and a half hours of music per day. This shows how much of an influence music can have on the average teenager. Whether they are in the car or while they are doing homework, music is listened to by teens throughout the day. Not only is music used to pass time, it can also be used to relate to the artist themselves. There are hundreds of thousands of songs that are written about artists' experiences. These songs are a form of relation from the artist to the listener. For example, Bruno Mars, in the song "When I Was Your Man," sang, "Although it hurts, I'll be the first to say I was wrong. Oh, I know I'm probably much too late to try and apologize for my mistakes." This song is about the mistakes Bruno Mars has made and how he wants to make it better. Any person who hears this song and is going through a similar situation will be able to relate to it. Making a connection to a song can let a teenager know that they are not the only person having problems. Music can give people a sense of reassurance.

Every person has there own interpretation of the music they listen to. One person can think a song is happy while another might think that same song has a hidden, dark meaning. Whether or not people have the same opinion on music, every person has a certain type that they enjoy listening to. And, people can connect with each other through music. For example, teenagers tend to create friendships with other teens who have similar interests to them (one of those interests being music).

Teenagers today are trying to find a way to identify themselves in the world. Music can be a way to express themselves to society. Musical artists themselves are also role models for teens. Artists, like Kelly Clarkson, prove that anything can happen if you work hard and follow your dreams. Kelly Clarkson serves as an idol for all teenagers because she started her career singing on American Idol. Before American Idol, Kelly Clarkson was an average teenager. But, with hard work, she became a singing sensation that every teenager can look up to.

Being able to relate to music is a great thing for teenagers. And, the quote, "Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which is impossible to be silent," said by Victor Hugo, will always be true.