Song information:
Title: Existentialism on Prom Night
Artist: Straylight Run
Album/Year: Straylight Run (2004)
Song and Video
Jessica's Analysis
I love this song, though it does kind of jump on the "pointless-song-name" bandwagon. But then again... the song title is part of my intrigue. Beautiful piano, raspy vocals, awesome lyrics... it's a winner. Here's the breakdown: Two of the three originally band members of Straylight Run were members (and are again members) of the punk band Taking Back Sunday. Straylight Run is a side project of the singer and guitarist, who felt like songs they had written didn't fit with TBS's musical styles. Existentialism, by Webster's definition: A philosophy that emphasizes the uniqueness and isolation of the individual experience in a hostile or indifferent universe, regards human existence as unexplainable, and stresses freedom of choice and responsibility for the consequences of one's acts. In terms we can understand, existentialism means that a person is responsible for giving his/her life meaning. If you'd like to do some research on the subject, here's the Wiki. So, the title of the song would be referring to making your own decisions, and then being responsible for them. Though that's very admirable and a dandy quote, it has little, if any, connection to the lyrics of the song. I love love love the lyrics above, though, and the entire song. Pretty self explanatory... "Sing like no one's listening; you would kill for this." Beautiful.
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I don't really need to say anything here.... I think Jessica hit the nail right on the head. I just love this lyric. That is all.
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