Maroon 5 has a song called "Sunday Morning."* I don't know what it is about, even after reading the lyrics. I enjoy hearing it sometimes if I am in the mood, but I have never really listened to what it says.** It's not a big deal I guess, indifference to a song's meaning/lyrics really doesn't matter. But what if it did? What if deep down in the dark recesses of my mind I know all of the words to every song I have ever heard and I know the meaning of them all? What if all of the problems in my life that I can't explain or all of my irrational behaviors are a result of the music I listen to? Does that mean that changing the radio stations in my truck would solve all of my problems? Could listening to nothing but "Christian" music make my life better? I would say, "no." That is preposterous! Music is not the sole influence in my decision-making process. My problems come from my decisions I make and not the music I listen to. Next time you are in the car with me, remember this post and try your best not to judge my country, pop, or whatever music I choose that day. If I have to sit through evil sounding "Christian rock", which I hate, then you can sit through my non-threatening country.
* I used that song simply because it said Sunday in the title.
** There is a difference in listening and hearing, but we will leave that for another day.
Ps. I like the way that music and the voice of the singer sound, not necessarily the meaning of the song.
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