Trying To Describe John Mayer

This song is a wakeup call for America to set a better example for the next generation. People are hurting other people. Some are paranoid of what will happen next. Life should not be scary, but there are people afraid to walk out and be among the chaos. Everybody is against one another, and they are not willing to compromise. “It’s time we stop” and look at what we are doing and what has become of us. There are wars for ignorant reasons, there are people hurting, there are innocent children watching, WAKE UP AMERICA! The riots and wars are not worth all of this pain and suffering.

He titled his song in a multiple meaning, power, and hope word which is "Changes." In fact, he expressed the main action that he is asking for in the title; therefore, you will expect solutions as soon as you read the title.

This song was written during what was hoped to be an ending point for the war, and directly refences an event that had happened earlier that year. This event was Operation Homecoming, dated February 12, 1973, which was supposed to bring home almost 600 prisoners of war. However, it’s main point is the inability of soldiers returning from war to re-adjust to domestic life. It worked to emphasize the terrible illness many soldiers were going through, and to further condone the return of American troops. This song, while not terrible popular, succeeded in reaching those who were willing to protest the war and empathize with the returning veterans, especially the African Americans who were disproportionately hurt in the

For as long as I can remember, my dad always had his music playing. In the car, in the house, everywhere. In time, his music became my music; and it still is. Though my dad’s music taste was vast, his staple was Van Halen. Little did I know how much that band would shape me as a person. While most fans were in love with David Lee Roth, (the singer) I was all about Eddie Van Halen; the greatest guitarist in the world. The greatest because to me, he isn't just a guitarist. He’s an innovator, a genius, and one of my biggest role models. While I think all art is powerful, it’s all subjective, and to me, Eddie Van Halen is the perfect example to why art is so powerful. For he has created the passion, perseverance, and creativity that lives inside me today.

One of the most important lines from the song is, “I can’t change, even if I tired, even if I wanted to”. It is a meaningful

The voice of the song is very serious. However, there is also a sad voice in there too. “In Thirty Three in Germany when Hitler came to play, Liberty was gradually eroded day by day. Till they gassed and shot deserters. While the decent people cowered, And thought the things they never dared to say.”

There is no doubt that war is evil in every way. It is full of hatred and conflict and nothing comes out of it. It brings death, destruction, and the worst out of people. In a pacifistic yet desperate tone, Dalton Trumbo promotes anti-war ideals by explaining the life of a young soldier after he got affected by war in his novel Johnny Got His Gun. While some individuals’ point of view match with Trumbo’s, others may disagree with his reasoning. The controversial issue of the acceptance of war is talked about everybody, even popular artists. Some singers express their opinions on war via their songs, like George H. Cohan in his song “Over There (Johnny, Get Your Gun)”, and the band Metallica with their song “One”. Each sends different messages depending on the setting, their music’s genre, and diction used in the making of the lyrics.

The first line of the song, “I’m gonna make a change for once in my life” (Ballard and Garrett), helps set the stage for the entire song. The lyrics are very straight forward, speaking about a man seeing the world around him and how it needs to change. The only way to start to change, is to look at yourself and start within. “I'm starting with the man in the mirror… I’m asking him to change his ways… and no message could have been any clearer… if you want to make the world a better place… take a look at yourself, and then make a change” (Garrett and Ballard), is the chorus to the song that refers to a man knowing the world around him is suffering and by taking the first step will help change not only himself but can help contribute to his environment. In order to make a difference in the world, you must start small and start with yourself. The song speaks about is about people suffering and how cruel our world can be. People only care about

This song is concentrated on the social construction of reality, which talks about about how “Ideas about reality also change over time” (Newman, 53). We can see this expressed in lines 32-33 in the song : “It just ain't the same, old ways have changed/New days are strange, is the world insane…” (lines 32-33) The band states how the world’s views and attitudes have changed and how there is uncertainly for the future. The band is questioning the values that they once lived up to. “Yo', whatever happened to the values of humanity/Whatever happened to the fairness in equality/ Instead of spreading love we're spreading animosity/ Lack of understanding, leading lives away from unity…” (lines 71-74). They imply that individuals are swaying away from their values, as a result changing their reality.

Based off the lyrics, the song is all about how Beyonce truly feels deep down inside. The message behind

The songs is a repeat of questions and saying that the answers have “blowin’ in the wind.” The message behind this song and its lyrics is that many Americans have the same questions they keep asking themselves, such as when will there be peace and freedom among their own country and the world. For example, many questioned when African Americans would fully gain their freedom and there be peace between all races in America. They questioned when would there be no more war to be peacefully. It is also saying that it is important to ask these kind of questions and

Brad states “in general, the song is about all farmers, who despite facing hard times throughout their life,

To begin, as the song progresses through each of the nine stanzas, it describes a year and dystopic view of innovation, time, and ultimately revelations. Man’s actions in the song have placed traditional morals, religion, the Earth, and their own survival at risk. The base line and percussion drives a dramatic tempo that alludes to the rapidly ticking of a clock. The final stanza of the song is unlike the rest. It offers

Released in 1969, the song criticizes the public on their patriotic behavior and those who speak highly of the war but do not physically support it by either joining or donating. This song was not in direct reference to the Vietnam War but to every war. At the time of release it would have been said that it was directed towards the Vietnam War though. Some of the classic lyrics entail, “Some folks are born, silver spoon in hand, Lord, don't they help themselves, y'all, But when the taxman comes to the door, Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yeah, It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no millionaire's son, no, no, It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no”. Yes the over privilege help themselves and only care about them selves because they are safe. But what if it was they in the Vietnam War, they would run, and start care immediately. Gifted with money, but not a cent to help those in war because it “ain’t” them. This song, although not directed towards the peace and love movement, still sends a strong message to the public. Reaching those going to the concerts, those who do support, and dissecting the rich and

This song has a lot of emotion behind it. I believe that when Beyoncé sings this song, she is sending off a message to the families of those who lost their lives during 9/11. She is singing from the victim’s point of view saying to remember me for the positive impact I have made in the world and how I strived to make the world a better place. She is singing to tell us that no matter how rich, successful, or famous you may be, always live your life to the fullest because you never know when it