The Red Hot Chili Peppers have been such a popular band for so many years. "Californication" is one of their most well-known songs that most can recognize in a heartbeat. Yet, many not might even realize what the lyrics actually mean. On a first glimpse, many may have not gotten the theme of the detonation of society. With music, this is a beautiful thing. There are so many songs that can be interpreted in so many ways. Different songs have completely different meanings or meanings that are the same based on the listeners interpretation of them. When regarding California and its dream, the amount of songs dedicated to this is hard to keep count of. To really get an understanding of the actual meaning, it is important to look deeper into the lyrics. Whether a song is in support of the dream or rejects the idea of it depends on the lyrics, the views of the composer, and the views of the listener too.
Music is a huge component in my life. So, when having to analysis lyrics, I thought it would be a piece of cake. Little did I know that I would be eating my own words. When listening to a song, I can understand the lyrics and the simple meaning of the overall message, but to get the deeper context of it is a struggle. Trying to find and analyze all the literary devices can be tough and it is a element I am not too fond of, but it does help deepen the understanding of the lyrics and what they serve to do to for the listener. As an essay writer, it sometimes can be hard to put what I want to say in words. Thus, this is something that I need to work on. Overall, learning about how artists perceive the California dream was very informative and fun.
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