Promises by Nero
This song, while not very lyric-heavy, represents a certain genre of music which I enjoy. This, in itself, makes it speak to the taste in music I have.
Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin
While it can be interpreted on a number of levels, Dazed and Confused does go over the theme of uncertainty over ones own reality. Growing up, I had similar feeling of uncertainty.
Homecoming by Kanye West
Ironically, I have not lived at home since about the age of seventeen. I enjoy the song because it describes the sensation of feeling at home in the city you are from. I’ve lived many places in New York, often without my parents, but nonetheless I’ve always felt comfortable within New York.
Snow by RHCP
The song is pretty laid back but it’s actually talking about the difficulties of dealing with a substance abuse problem, which I can relate to because I’ve unfortunately had experience with that in my family.
Wild Boy by MGK
This song is a constant reminder of my summer before coming to Baruch. Most people have songs which define certain points in their life, and I consider that summer to be one of my most entertaining, making it important to me.
My Hero by Foo Fighters
I used to relate this song to my father, who is hands down the most influential person I’ve had in my life. It describes the relationship I have with him, as he’s been more of a brother to me than anything.
Aerials by System of a Down
I used to define my success based on the amount of money I managed to acquire. At some point, I realized that money won’t necessarily bring me happiness or peace. Aerials’ lyrics outline this theme, as it makes the point that devaluing your possessions will in turn “free your mind.”
Come as You Are by Nirvana
This song discusses that people should present themselves as they are, with all of their flaws exposed. Most people you meet in this world try to cover up all the negative aspects of their personality. Through life experiences I’ve learned the best people to keep around are those who are not always presenting themselves as perfect, simply because no one like that exists.
Mr.Brightside by the Killers
This song describesa relationship where the artist falls in love with a girl way too quickly, which causes her not to take him seriously. She ends up being extremely promiscuous to say the least, a fact which greatly depresses the artist. He is hoping for something in a person which is not there, which is something I can relate to greatly.
Amerika – Rammstein
This song by the industrial band Rammstein mocks the infulence this country has had on the rest of the world, and how it believes this influence is for the better. This song reflects many of my personal political views and issues with this country.