There are all types of music out there for people to listen to, obviously, and I listen to all types of music. The song I'm reviewing though is very relevant to me and should be relevant to all Chicago teens.
"Candles in the Sun" by Miguel is a song that calls attention to the very fact that we as humans are all the same and going through hardships- but we treat each other horribly. We all just need to stop and look around and realize that we don't have to fight each other. In contrast to the rest of the songs on the album 'Kaleidoscope Dream', Miguel brings a serious issue to the forefront with a constant back beat that really makes you think about the lyrics?
Look at all these people, searching for a reason. Searching for a piece of mind.
They say we're all created equal... That's what they teach us.
But that ain't how we treat each other.
No that aint how we treat each other.
See, the truth is that we need each other.
It'll be too late when we find out (yeah) all that we've got.
Chicago has become notorious for it's high murder rate. Last week, a high school student lost his life at a basketball game and hours earlier today a student from King HS was shot and killed for no reason. She was only 15 years old. It is sickening to hear about my friends and people I love having to deal with loss after loss. I hate that I have to live in fear of my own life and the life of my younger sister. My anger and frustration is what fueled me to create my piece "Look Around" which will be performed in the Guys N Dolls show. (Check that out)
I think everyone needs to take a step back and realize the consequences of these senseless acts of violence or it will really be too late when we find out we're all that we've got. We are the future, but our future literally is struggling to survive.
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