Music assists the mind in ways a hand or even a hug never could. It's a warm blanket that wraps loving arms around you, whispering in your ear and calming you better than anyone could bother. The sound understands better than even the person producing it, the words of a song can bring any situation into greater light than a therapist could attempt. Something about music speaks to us, something about it binds us and creates newer energy. Hope is spoken through music, it writes us out, for we do not write it. It's the thump in our souls and the vibrant gleam in our eyes. There are cures for broken hearts, and that alone is the glorious embodiment of music. People don't seem to understand just how empty this world would be if we were without music, how miserable we would be and how much more prone depression we would be.

“If one kid out of a hundred million, who are going through a struggle, feels it and relates- that's great.” -Eminem

Music has always been something that people look at as something that people turn to in times of stress or any other type of issue. At 87 percent, listening to music is the most popular side activity. Music is a past-time used at often during searches of entertainment, but music has also proved to be much more than just a fun activity. Listening to music can actually reduce chronic pain by up to 21 percent and depression by up to 25 percent. Music, and the lyrics used in the song help millions struggling through difficulties changes like school, bullying, moving, or overcoming some barrier a lot. Adam Lambert, a singer and songwriter, has written many incredibly inspirational lyrics that have helped many children worldwide deal with who they are inside or what they should do or how they should live their lives. “Anytime anybody pulls you down. Anytime anybody says you're not allowed. Just remember you are not alone, In the aftermath” The message he puts out has saved many people going through a tough struggle or a difficult point in their life. Adam Lambert has been a large part in the LGBT+ community, seeing as he is an openly gay artist, and he's made it one of his largest standing goals to help spread acceptance both upon those who dislike those choices and those afraid of accepting what they are. His incredibly personal and amazing lyrics can be the simple difference in life and death at times for struggling children and even struggling adults. Adam Lambert shows compassion behind his lyrics and absolute care and understanding. He is a still standing role model that people around the world look up to. Music, the lyrics they hold, and the message they send out to the world has always been something that's helped people in many genres and even different languages. Popular French singer Maitre Gims has been responsible for a plethora of inspirational quotes that have inspired and motivated all of his fans and listeners- even those who don't primarily speak the language. “Tu défies tes désirs. Laisse-toi tomber. Retire ces chaînes. Qui te freinent, qui te freinent” People find a secret refuge hidden behind the words of their favorite songs, no matter what language it's in. Hunter Hayes, a rising country star, has even tackled the topic of bullying and feeling ignored and left out in one of his more popular hits ‘Invisible’ where he featured stunning lyrics such as: “Trust the one who's been where you are wishing. All it was sticks and stones. Those words cut deep but they don't mean you're all alone. You're not invisible. Hear me out, there's so much more to life. Than what you're feeling now. Someday you'll look back on all these days. And all these pain is gonna be. Invisible” to teach children that it's okay to go through a struggle in that moment. The song reaches into the core emotion and raw despair felt when people go through their most difficult moments and it pulls out a positive response by him singing the lyrics and telling everyone that at some point it will get better. “Cause I know what it's like to test fate. Had my shoulders pressed with that weight. Stood up strong in spite of that hate. Night gets darkest right before dawn. What don't kill you makes you more strong. And I been waiting for it so long.” Even throughout rock songs there can be found a deeper meaning and a helpful hand to tell people to keep going despite whatever struggle they might be facing in that day.

Music isn't only an inspiration to help people learn to accept hardships or anything like that, it's also correct in scientific and educational means.Listening to music prior to studying increases memory and attention by increasing stimulation and positive moods, according to a 2010 study from the School of Psychology at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff. It's not any type of music though that helps. "The music that might help one person study might drive another up the wall," said Cynthia Green Libby, a music professor. "It depends on the person and his or her personal relationship to various types of music."

So you see, music truly is the window to the soul, a golden light we can always can count on following to a better way. It's a version of escape, an exit from place when reality demands immediate attention. It is the wings that carries us through life and the armor that protects us from being harshly attacked and scarred by things we simply are not strong enough to handle. It walks beside us at constant when evil grins present themselves in pretty façades, the truths we are constantly searching to be revealed.