"For Without a Song or a Dance What Are We?"

That is a line from ABBA's song, "Thank You for the Music." Them disco crazies were right. Thank you for the music. Thank you. What are we without music? Music is such a crucial part in pretty much every culture that is or ever has been on this earth. Music is what inspires us. Propels us. Even changes our state of mind. Music is so powerful. The scriptures even say that "the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto [the Lord]." So what about the songs that aren't of the heart; aren't of the righteous? That end result can't be good. We as human beings have this amazing ability to create. We make tools, think up games, craft art, and even just sit around creating little bubbles of deep thought. Also we create music. But you may have noticed, human creations aren't always the best. Same goes with music. There are many, many songs out there that are good and wholesome, but, especially now and days, there are some very hollow and filthy songs. I'm not trying to bash anyone's songs, but really. What good does listening to someone chant to a beat about drinking and doing drugs, and spewing out swear words? Not only is that stupid and pointless, it also makes you feel terrible. Music is a mood setter. If you're listening to a soft and smooth piano solo, you're going to feel much more relaxed and calm than if it were a rock-pop-hip-hop rap screaming about a fickle girlfriend. Songs shouldn't be cranked out of some lyricist's head like it was a factory just there for the money. Music should be sung and played from the heart. Every song should have a story, every note a purpose. That is what I think makes a music artist an artist. So if music classifies us as humans, then I want to sing a prayer of thanks. Thank you for the music.