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Smells like Teen Spirit
Music can be used as an effective tool of relaying a message or information within a story. ‘Smells like Teen Spirit’ by Nirvana, an American Rock Band, is quite difficult to decipher and understand from its delivery despite the quality of its production. The choice of the music from the rock group enables an understanding into the reflection of life’s lessons based on the past and present. The theme of the music is based on teen revolution as means of expressing delight in growth into adulthood as well as the responsibilities that come with it. In addition, the expectation of such ages is shown to decipher different circumstances in life and their application as means of achieving success and grit. One should use the enthusiasm of growing up as means of learning from the past and deliberating on making proper choices with resolve in order to succeed onwards.
In the lyrics of ‘Smells like Teen Spirit’, the artist tries to arouse the plight of life to the listeners as well as readers. The artist tries to send a message on the need for cooperation between people in order to succeed. Through imaginative narration, the artist describes the perception of a person as opposed to the reality faced. For example, the friend who appears self-assured and over-enthusiastic might not be in the same situation as anticipated. Therefore, different individuals have to incorporate the need for understanding and cooperation between them in order to achieve a common goal. The trust and relationships formed between the friends is categorical for advancement in any undertaking by the group. One understands the need for unity as an indicator of success with time as well as past lessons of divisions among people.
The artist also emphasizes the need for valuing the natural abilities within. For example, in the second stanza, there is an element of repetition in the description of blessings to the identified talent of singing. The artist says that at the worst moments, is when they are at their best at t what they do. The artist seems to remind the listener that the natural abilities that we all have are blessings from God. We should all embrace them and use them for developmental basis whilst still young and having the teenage revolutionary feeling. Through the unity described in the group, use of the natural abilities can help spur growth and achievement of success. The abilities are diverse and unique, symbolizing abundance and favor all together for the common good.
With the imperative tone used in the ‘Smells like Teen Spirit’ song, the artist communicates on the need for practicality towards the life’s choices and solutions. As a teenager, the artist says that there is an element of high expectation and determination for success, despite the circumstances. However, reality proves that there are challenges within the routes used before success is achieved. In hindsight, by the music and lyrics used, the song changes the logic behind the aspect of growing up and reaching adulthood. In the latter, there is practicality of every decision made and the expected results from it. Therefore, the artist urges that evaluation should be made on the challenges that lie ahead as well as the various solutions that can be used. In the end, success has to be achieved as means of satisfaction.