"Living In the Afterlife"-Eric Hutchinson

 

            Do you ever fantasize about being something different than what you are? Do you feel upset about the way you’re living your life and want to do something about it? Eric Hutchinson gives some great advice in his song “Living In The Afterlife”. “And say goodbye to the old you/ Now you’re living in the afterlife” (Hutchinson). Hutchinson also says, “Life gets lost inside itself/ Flash back now as someone else/ Playback your life in the blink of an eye/ Is this what you were suppose to be like/ Take a picture/ Take a picture of yourself” (Hutchinson).  Hutchinson stresses the importance of the fact that you don’t ever have to settle with who you are if you want to be someone else.

"Man In The Mirror"-Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson gives some life-changing advice in his song, “Man In The Mirror.” 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 wanna make the world a better place/ Take a look at yourself and then make a change”(Jackson). Jackson reminds us that no matter where we are in our lives, we can all make a difference in the world by making the positive changes in our lives.

"Chasing Pavements"-Adele

Adele brings up an interesting question in her song, “Chasing Pavements”, that I think everyone struggles with in their lives. “Should I give up or should I just keep chasing pavements/ Even if it leads nowhere? / Or would it be a waste even if I knew my place/ Should I leave it there?”(Adele). Should someone give up their dreams just because it may be unrealistic or is it better to pursue dreams no matter what?