This Is Music

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Finding Freedom and Identity Through Music

The Verve's song "This Is Music" is a powerful anthem about self-discovery, liberation, and the transformative power of music. The lyrics reflect a journey from feeling trapped and overlooked to finding a sense of purpose and identity. The opening lines, "I stand accused, just like you / For being born without a silver spoon," suggest a shared struggle and a sense of being judged for circumstances beyond one's control. This sets the stage for a narrative of overcoming adversity and seeking a more meaningful existence.

The repeated phrase "I've been on the shelf too long" symbolizes a period of stagnation and inactivity, where the protagonist feels sidelined and unfulfilled. This metaphor of being 'on the shelf' conveys a sense of being unused or forgotten, which many listeners can relate to at different points in their lives. The turning point comes with the realization that it's time to take action and make a change, as expressed in the lines, "Got my things and now I'm gone / How's the world gonna take me?" This marks the beginning of a journey towards self-empowerment and exploration.

The chorus, with its declaration "This is music," emphasizes the central role that music plays in the protagonist's life. Music is portrayed as a source of salvation and a means of expressing one's true self. The line "If love is a drug / Then I don't need it" suggests a rejection of conventional forms of fulfillment in favor of the deeper, more personal connection found in music. The song concludes with a sense of liberation and a call to live life fully, encapsulated in the repeated question, "Are we living?" This rhetorical question challenges listeners to reflect on their own lives and the ways in which they seek meaning and joy.

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  2. Bitter Sweet Symphony
  3. This Is Music
  4. Appalachian Springs
  5. On Your Own
  6. Rather Be
  7. The Drugs Don't Work
  8. All Night Long
  9. Space And Time
  10. A Man Called Sun
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