This morning, I had a realization: Today’s music doesn’t evoke the same intense emotions as it did in my youth. I can still vividly recall how certain songs used to send chills down my spine, creating a unique kind of euphoria.
I particularly remember the impact of Sting’s ‘Desert Rose’ during its early days. Its first notes seemed to envelop me in an indescribable aura, touching my soul no matter when or where I listened. Even now, similar songs can elicit a shiver of nostalgia.
The song ‘I Just Died in Your Arms’ by Cutting Crew provided yet another unforgettable experience. While there’s still a certain resonance in listening to Jay Aliyev, the enchantment I once felt with music seems to have faded over time.
If today’s music seems to lack its essence, several factors may contribute:
Many artists create music without deep reflection or study, leading to a lack of substance.
If we revisit the song ‘Desert Rose,’ its raw emotion is unmistakable. The lyrics themselves seem to convey Adam’s first experience of love emerging to the surface. In ‘Desert Rose,’ the artist dreams of love, reminiscent of the Garden of Eden, where Adam felt something entirely new for the first time.
In the past, it was the depth of the artist and their hard work that lent beauty to songs. ‘Careless Whisper’ remains a testament to this, as it still resonates today with its portrayal of the emotions tied to an extramarital affair, evoking a deep response from listeners.
Today, the themes in music may have shifted, and perhaps nothing new captures the essence of feeling quite like it did in days gone by.
Commercial motivations often drive artists to prioritize profit over emotional depth, resulting in music that may feel hollow.
I still believe that artists in the past never did it for money; they did it to capture raw emotions.
We would tune ourselves with the artists who made us feel those emotions back then. Perhaps it’s just nostalgia for the past, but many artists did it for the art rather than money.
If you look back and listen to your favourite track, don’t you believe it was the most beautiful art ever created? Unlike songs today, they seem to fade with time. Very rarely do I find myself going back to the songs I like. Most of them are TikTok tracks, but some songs like “Past Lives” are heavenly.
Despite the presence of talented artists, some remain undiscovered or underrated, leading to a perception that there are fewer exceptional musicians in the mainstream.
The gem artists are rare today. Very rarely do we come across a track that’s golden, making us want to listen to it again and again forever. Even the tracks from movies don’t feel as good anymore. We have discovered many gem songs on TikTok. It is also true that in the past, people used to find songs only on TV and radio, while now there are various streaming platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and more.
The music scene has changed a lot and evolved significantly in the past 20 years.
With these changes, many people may still find themselves stuck in the past, reminiscing about beautiful moments gone by. However, it’s possible that today’s generation is yet to produce its own set of exceptional artists. Every decade brings forth new musical talents; think of icons like Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Britney Spears, each dominating their era with unique styles.
There’s no shortage of new and beautiful songs today, but we often struggle to connect with them as deeply. Generation Z has grown up surrounded by computers, lacking the real-world experiences that once defined music’s impact. In contrast, millennials have experienced a blend of both worlds, shaping their musical preferences.
Despite this, today’s music scene offers incredible talents like Doja Cat, who can evoke similar feelings to those we cherish from the past. The essence of great artistry still thrives in our modern era.
