Old & New

There has been on ongoing debate for years. It may be minuscule in the world, but it's brought up a lot in my family. This argument is centered around music. Some say that music was way better in the 1900s, some say the best music was playing ten years ago, and some say that the best music is playing right now. I am very neutral in the topic of music; I like almost every genre from any year. So, I have several reasons why music "back then" and music now is equally enjoyable.

Now, I'm not one of those hipsters who listens to "vintage" songs exclusively, but there are tons of amazing songs that were coming out before I was even born. The main example of this would be The Beatles. Songs like "I Am the Walrus" and "Here Comes The Sun " are so peaceful and always give off nostalgia when I hear them. Older songs like these have definitely not lost their quality over the years, and they are great for bringing back old memories. Also, songs like "Vogue" by Madonna are iconic and still being obsessed over today. I couldn't possibly bring down these classic songs; I still have them memorized!

Next, I love the songs that came out in the early 2000s. I've mentioned songs that came out in 2000 and 2001 when I talked about boybands, but there's so much more to listen to! Some of the ones  I listened to as a child include "Say My Name" by Destiny's Child, "Somebody Told Me" by The Killers, and "So What" by Pink. It's crazy to think that these songs are around a decade old! I may be biased for them, because I grew up around these songs. These songs have so much emotion, and they helped me establish my taste in music. These may not be my absolute favorite songs, but they always have a place in my heart.

Finally, I have the songs of today. Many songs exhaust the same message, I'll admit, but I think that these are the catchiest songs. Songs like "Work" by Rhianna (ft. Drake) and "Panda" by Desiigner get stuck in my head, whether I want them to or not. And everyone around me knows these songs, so they're great for hanging out with friends. Some new songs are just for fun, and nothing's wrong with that. Other songs can also be emotional, and they can connect more because they bring up modern/trending topics. Overall, the songs of today are nothing to undermine!

All music is great. Everyone has an opinion about what's best, but I like them all. Each song is good because it's different, and they all represent the people of that year. Music is meant to be enjoyed, and it's truly a privilege to have.