Reflective Essay Sample on Music

The music we listen to has a big impact on how we view ourselves and how we look at the world around us. People all over the world have one thing in common and that’s the love for music. No matter what type of music people listen to, almost everyone is drawn towards music. There’s so many different genres of music and typically people favor certain genres over others. The harmonious tunes catch your attention and this is why music is so popular throughout the world. From rock, to hip-hop, to country, to jazz, music is all around us. Music is a way to feel better about yourself, relate to other people, express your emotions, and to be reminded of certain memories.

Each genre has a different purpose in it’s lyrics. For example, I love country music because I feel every song has a story behind it. When I listen to country music it puts me in a good mood and reminds me of summertime. As a kid, whenever I’d go camping, country music was all we’d listen to. So whenever I listen to country music it takes me back to the smell of a campfire and the joy of the lake. Music is a way to create memories and to connect with family and friends. Another genre of music that brings me happiness is Christmas music because once again, it brings back memories of fun Christmas memories with my family. It reminds me of being at my grandparents house baking desserts for Christmas. It also reminds me of spending time with my cousins and the warmth of Christmas time. When I listen to a certain song, that song brings me back to a specific memory. Just like how certain smells remind you of certain memories, music does the same thing. 

Not only does music bring back memories but it’s also a way to brighten your mood. Whenever I’m not in the best mood, I turn on my favorite music and it lifts me up. It’s also great when I’m sad and just need a good cry. That’s exactly what different genres of music are for. When I’m sad, I listen to sad music and when I’m happy I listen to country or pop music. While music is great for many things it also says a lot about you. Just like how people say you act like the people you hang out with, music works the same way in a sense. Typically, if you’re interested in a certain genre of music, so are your friends. Some songs send bad messages and some send positive ones. The type of music you listen to is your choice however the more you listen to negative songs the more negative you’ll feel about yourself and others around you. The opposite is true as well. Listening to positive music is more likely to put positive thoughts in your head. Overall, music sends very different messages and it’s up to you if you would rather hear positive or negative thoughts.

Music is also a way to relate to other people. A lot of the time, people are drawn to music that relates to situations going on in their lives. For example, when people go through heartbreaks a lot of them listen to heartbreak songs because they can relate to them. If people experience an uplifting experience in life, they might listen to uplifting music because they’re happy with that stage in their life. Music artists keep this in mind when making music. Usually, songs have a story behind them and that’s so people can relate to it. Of course there are still songs that have no story behind them; they're simply just random words put together. Typically, songs with a story behind them are more successful because people are drawn to them. Music has many different purposes behind it but overall, it’s a way to unite people and brighten moods.