10. "L.A. Love (La La)," Fergie
9. "Brooklyn Girls," Catey Shaw8. "Black Widow," Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora
7. "Summer," Calvin Harris
6. "Wiggle," Jason Derulo feat. Snoop Dogg
5. "All About That Bass," Meghan Trainor
4. "Sun Daze," Florida Georgia Line
3. "Masterpiece," Jessie J
2. "Literally, I Can't," Redfoo, Lil Jon, Enertia McFly
1. "Rude," Magic!
So... what are your thoughts on these songs? As an advocate for positive music, I also ask this: have you checked out the lyrics? I understand that the beats can be kind of catchy and get stuck in your head, but what are these songs actually promoting?
I would love to do a research project based in music and lyrics. I think that was one of the most interesting things I experienced doing our Glee research - the power and influence of music, and not just the beat. Lyrics. Emotions. Dancing. Actions. Beat. Tempo. Behavior. As you can see (and probably know already) music is a multi-faceted medium that needs a serious intervention. But let's be honest, as an active consumer of the media, music is not fooling me! I hope it isn't fooling you...Originally I wanted to provide examples of some of the lyrics pf the aforementioned songs, but there are too many! Plus, I am challenging you to a music intervention of your own.
What would be on your top 10 worst songs of 2014 list? Would you add anything to TIME's list? What about your best songs? Take some time and think about it, I think you will be surprised with the effects music has on you.
Here is think link for the article if you are interested in checking it out for yourself. Or maybe you want to look at one of the other "top 10" lists they published. Top 10 Worst Songs
Isn't that crazy? It's incredible what songs we listen to. I think the most ridiculous excuse I hear is, "I don't pay attention to lyrics, I just listen to the beat." Be aware people!
ReplyDeleteLyrics are fascinating to me! They are sneaky.. They have this ability to sneak into our brains and we don't even realize it. Even worse, we don't pay attention nearly enough to what those lyrics are. What a world we live in! Thanks for reading and commenting. :)
DeleteThe music in our time is definitely falling fast. They either repeat themselves....a bajillion times in different auto-tuned voices, or they have sexual innuendos everywhere. Since our lecture on music and lyrics, I have given a lot more attention to what I listen to and it has really changed my preferences.
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