Monday, November 4, 2013

Music Reivew Monday #10: One Direction (Story of My Life)

Today, I'm reviewing a One Direction song. Actually, it might be just me, but I find this song very sad, yet meaningful in a depressing way.

Most of you know that One Direction is releasing their third studio album in just two years. Ever since their breakthrough hit, their very first song I might add, 'What Makes You Beautiful', the band soars through the charts. They have won the hearts of millions of fans all over the world.

I know a lot of Directioners, in person and over blogging. Though I've never been into them that much, I admit that they are pretty talented and hilarious. Might I add, (this is painful) a little cute. I can understand why the band has been successful. But... even so, they're not very high on my list. I'll talk about that later. (And if you don't want to read this post. Skip to the end and read.)

'Story of My Life' is a song speaking of love, tragic love actually. It begins with doubt from the girl, sometimes the boys don't get. "Written in these walls are stories I can't explain/I leave my heart open, but it stays empty/She said she didn't feel the same about us in her bones/IT seems when I die these words will be written on my stone."

Now it seems like this guy could be... talking about suicide or the breakup? "And I'll be gone, gone tonight/The ground beneath my feet is open wide/The way I've been holding on too tight/With nothing in between."

The chorus tells the story of this relationship and how it ended. "The story of my life/I take her home/I drive all night to keep her warm/And time is frozen/The story of my life/I give her hope/I spend her love/Until she's broke inside."

The second speaks of the wish to forget this girl, but the boys can't. "Leave my heart open/But it still stays in this cage/I know that in the morning now I see us in the night on the hill/Although I am broken my heart is untamed still."

No matter what they wish, they know that the relationship is hopeless. "But baby chasing your heart is like chasing the clouds."

Though this song has a bit of hope, it speaks of a hopeless and broken relationship. It speaks truth. We try to forget things. We try to forget the people who have broke us and let us down, but there are some things we just can't let go off. Thankfully, it does eventually resent living in the past. But moving on is not a subject in this ballad.

The music video, which was released today, takes a different direction. It shows the boys remembering their family as they live in the moments they can't get back.

We never known when life will take a whole different direction, as these talent completions have shown us. So we should live today as if the next day everything will know will be gone. Anything can happen. God has a plan that no one knows about. So we should 'live like there's no tomorrow'.

Of course, this doesn't really when applied to temporary relationships. Something what we want to think is good can be bad for us.

I actually do like One Direction. Don't get me wrong. I love how they're goof half the time, but when the time comes, they are willing to be serious. I've realized why One Direction is such a popular choice, especially with teenage girls. Because they care about girls. They sincerely care. Half the rap songs out these days are totally insulting to woman. That guy, Robin Thickke, who's video is still on the top ten on iTunes, actually has lyrics like, "I fell in love with 'that thing'." That makes me want to puke.

On the other hand, One Direction don't see woman as 'thing'. They're not trying to be heartthrobs either. You know they're sincere when they talk about us and they're very sweet. But, all things considered, I won't follow One Direction for really one reason. They might have good intentions, but still, they have on they wrong with that. I'm just going to say this plainly because I know it without a doubt. They're views on sex before marriage are wrong.

Think about it. They're released two albums, one to come. The hit albums are called, 'Up All Night', 'Take Me Home' and 'Midnight Memories.' What idea do you get after reading these titles? Even in this song is suggestive! No fan can deny that these guys talk about night a lot. Their hit, 'Little Things' talks about the girl talking in her sleep. Ask yourself this question. How would he know she talks in her sleep? Furthermore, how would he know she has dimples in the back of the spine? The answer is pretty clear.

You might think that this is unclear. But one song talks about it directly. A bonus track on their second album, 'Truly, Madly, Deeply' starts out like this: "Am I awake, asleep, or something in between/I can't believe that you are here/Lying next to me." You can't argue with that.

I think people just don't really realize what they really mean because, again, they have stolen the hearts of teen girls. But we have to apply this to a Biblical perspective when the world doesn't.

So while One Direction has hope, they have one gap. Purity. Losing your purity is something you can never take back, something that you could live in forever. Unfortunately, One Direction don't see value of purity.


12 comments:

  1. I agree with some of what you said....the positive side, that is! The are very respectful young men!! But, I do not agree with what you said about "Little Things". The song was written by Ed Sheeran, so is not "their song". Also, it is talking about the girls insecurities. I don't think most guys are dumb to our insecurities. They know some of them. I think guys can know that you talk in your sleep with out sleeping with you! And also, they can know that you have dimples in your back, with out sleeping with you!! I don't really agree with any of your points. I do agree with the good things you said about 1D, but I do not agree that they are un-pure, un-godly, or un-wholesome. I think too many ppl are used to the "same-old-same-old" with music, and just expect the worst, but I think One Direction is just about the best you can get in secular music as in a good example to young girls. I don't think Taylor Swift is a good example at all, actually. I am not angry or upset, I am just stating my opinion :D And I am glad you at least see some of the positive in Liam, Harry, Niall, Louis, and Zayn!

    Noelle:)

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    1. Yeah! I totally respect you and Emmy's opinion and I'm glad you shared it with me!
      In Christ,
      Sarah

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    2. And again...I am truly sorry if I seemed mad at all when I wrote that comment! I think I was just a teeny bit upset, but I should not have let myself get upset like that :P I still do think everything I said is true, but I probs could have said it in a nicer way :) so, im sorry for that!

      Noelle:)

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    3. Yeah!!! I'm sorry if I made you upset. I really wasn't trying to. I'm glad you commented and again I'm sorry.

      In Christ,
      Sarah

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    4. If they're the girls insecurities... y would she tell him though?

      Anna:)

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    5. Yes, i understand what you mean!! I mean...obviously i wouldnt walk up to a guy and tell him "I'm insecure about....", but i think if you're really close to a guy that they can see when you're insecure about something! If you listen to the rest of the song it says "I know you've never loved the sound of your voice on tape, you never want to know how much you weigh, you still have to squeeze into your jeans, but your perfect to me" So, the song is not talking about girls bodies! It is stating how a girl has so many insecurities, and sees so much wrong with herself, YET the guy loves her just the way she is. Even with her imperfections. Her flaws and twerks. Like talking in your sleep. Or dimples in your back. Or your weight. The song is simply stating that they love the girl no matter what, and that they dont see the things that the girl sees when she looks in the mirror, but they see a girl who is perfectly beautiful!

      Noelle:)

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    6. That's a good point. I think I agree with you there. If a girl and a guy were best friends for a long time, he would probably know some things about her like that.
      In Christ,
      Sarah

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  2. I agree with Noelle %100.. and Truly Madly Deeply, was written by two men and one women, non of them were any of the members of One Direction. So just because they sang the lyrics doesn't mean they meant them in any way. I think it is the men behind 1D (writers, publishers, etc.) trying to get girls attention with these addicting lyrics, trying to get more fans and initially more money. Im not saying 1D doesn't want to be popular and get more fans, because it is clear they not only want fans but care about each and everyone of them and think they are princesses (referring to they're song 'Diana').

    And they're albums; Up All Night, Take Me Home and Midnight Memories could have ANY meaning.. I stay 'up all night' doing many things.. I have many long lasting 'midnight memories' and one day when Im in a relationship I think I'll be asking that special someone to 'take me home' many times... with no regards towards having him sleep with me... I agree with Noelle that you make many good points about them (the good ones) and I agree with you that sex and kissing is something that should be saved for marriage and kept only with the man God made for you, because he is out there somewhere. but your negative assumptions I do not agree with. I hope you don't take this offensively, because I am just stating my point of view and love for Louis, Zayn, Harry, Niall and Liam♥.. and I hope many others. God bless!

    ♥Emmy

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    1. No I don't take it as an offensive. I love the feedback. I think the one thing I pointed out is the only thing wrong with them but I do enjoy most of their music and they are very inspiring people.

      In Christ,
      Sarah

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    2. Yeah, I too got a little carried away and could have been a little nicer with stating my point :)

      And I was just saying how I don't think your opinion on they're purity is how they really are. But we can agree to disagree :)

      God bless!
      ♥Emmy

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    3. I know! It's good to tell your opinion and I'm glad you did because you pointed out some things I really didn't think Bout much. Thanks!

      In Christ,
      Sarah

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  3. For the record, while I'm sure they are nice boys some of their lyrics obviously have suggestive meanings...I'd have to agree with u. I know directioners are defensive of their boys, but you'd have to be blind to miss it. Plain and simple. Keep it up Sarah :)

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