Although music is not an object, it’s one of the few things that can describe me. “Eternal Sunshine” by Jhene Aiko is a song I hold very close to my heart. This song was featured in her album “Souled Out” where she expresses her life struggles after going through traumatic experiences in which she describes how she heals from these setbacks. “All of the good things” is emphasized through repetition to remind herself and those who are listening to focus on only the good things in life. She then proceeds to sing about nature and the beautiful things of the world as she goes back to the hook to remind us of “All of the good things.”
With this song I’m reminded to take each day for what it is, whether it’s good or bad, and learn to be thankful for it. Whenever I’m frustrated or feel stagnant with where I am in life, I think about the positive things and how much I accomplished at such a young age. Time makes one’s way quickly and we live our life day by day without knowing when it’s going to be our last. Jhene Aiko starts off the song by saying, “Is it strange for me to say that if I were to die today, there’s not a thing that I would change, I’ve lived well.” My mistakes and successes is what shapes my life and makes me different from other individuals, and like she said if I were to die today, I’ll be more than content with the life I chose to live.
Crisleydi, you really capture the dignity and uplift and hope that this song gives you; it suggests a philosophy of life and it clearly gives you deep strength. Thanks for sharing this!