I love music and all, but the music industry today has become so corrupt and immoral. Artists curse in every song, talk about drugs, sex, and what not, violence is illustrated, and overall most of it is just flat out nonsense. I used to not think about it, but lately it has just been bothering me. I have found myself turning every song on the radio that has anything bad about it and I enjoy this new habit. :) Please don't be misled when I am saying all of this and think that I am saying that all secular music is horrible. That is not the case. It just seems like nowadays when someone flips through radio stations (especially hip hop/rap and even country), you can't escape from bad messages in the music. Even though a song may have no curse words in it or even if it does and you don't "hear" them, doesn't mean it's good. For example, "LoveGame" by Lady Gaga, is an awful example of how corrupt songs have become. I don't feel the need to express the lyrics on here, but you can look them up if you want to. What is bad is that the beat of the song is so good, you just don't wanna turn it. The hook of the song gets to you and you want to sing it. This song by Lady Gaga is on the top 40 and she is becoming one of the most popular stars. This should not be the way to success.
I am not saying everyone in the world should just listen to Christian music the rest of their lives. I am just saying that most secular music is not good to live with. Might I suggest an experiment? Examine the songs you listen to every day, especially the ones that are most popular with everyone. Instead of just singing and enjoying the songs, also look up the lyrics and actually see what you are singing. You will be shocked. I am guilty of listening to these types of songs, because I am not a perfect person. I have definitely been more selective of what I have been listening to nowadays though. It's hard to not listen to what everyone else is listening to. Trust me.
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2,158.
The number of songs I had in my iTunes collection I had before I started my hardcore cleaning up process. I was determined to delete each song that had any curse words in it or had a bad meaning of it. Also, to delete any songs that I didn't really listen to anymore. What can I say...the deleting was hard. Some of my favorite songs were bad, which I am truly ashamed to admit. The songs I didn't listen to wasn't the problem. I cleaned up my library for a solid hour or more.
1,952.
What I am down to now. Scary right? I have deleted quite alot of songs. I still have tons, but it's just the fact I had that many songs that were not good to listen to.
206.
Many? Yes. That was the number of files in my recycle bin waiting to be deleted. I had 206. 206! Ridiculous. I am still not done with the cleansing process, but I am determined to rid my library of horrible songs, no matter what. It's difficult trying to find every one.
---My iPod is slowly becoming the best iPod ever! :D
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In my opinion, Christian music is the best. Some people will be like, well she's only saying that because she's a Christian. Well, yes. And because other things. If you truly enjoy doing something and have a passion for it, it will be extremely great. Right? Christian artists have the passion for music and playing it for God, their most important priority. To do something whole-heartedly, makes it the best possible and even better for the right reasons. You can hear the artists' hearts in each song they play. The way each song is written is totally different from any other type of music, from the lyrics to the literal music. You can tell. Not to mention, you can worship your Savior and get good messages through this music. What's not to like about it?
Sometimes, some borderline Christian/secular bands get battered with the same question: "Are you guys a Christian band?" Each band has their own response. Should it matter if which genre you are classified in? It doesn't. Most bands asked this question are truly Christian, anyone can tell that. Think about it...if you are a Christian, shouldn't it influence every single thing you do and/or accomplish? Exactly the same thing 99.9% of the bands asked this question reply with. I agree totally. A so called Christian band in the secular market is a good thing. They shouldn't just limit themselves to the Christian market when they could possibly reach others who don't know Christ and His love. I don't blame them at all for being considered secular. Some bands that are like this: August Burns Red, Flyleaf, Switchfoot, The Devil Wears Prada, Family Force 5, and even Relient K. I mean most Christian music listeners would be like well, they are Christian bands. Yes yes yes, and no. When a band says their members are Christians, people automatically think they are a Christian band. It could be both ways! If their lyrics influence people positively and inspire people, why would it matter?
I'll tell you what, I love me some Christian bands, but I also listen to secular stuff. It's not bad, as long as the music isn't bad. Or that's how I see it. I find no harm in listening to some stuff. Yet, I have totally discontinued listening to junk like rap, etc.
So, I totally wrote one BIG blog just on the battles between Christian and secular music. Wow.
Enjoy.
Peace&Love,
Taylor
