A song that transcends decades, a song that inspires many, while exploring deeper themes. One of those songs has to be the timeless hit by Smash Mouth, "All Star". This song gives us the embodiment of a dream we all share, which is to be a star. But what does it mean to be a star, let alone an All Star.
The song opens with our hero at an all time low, facing the harsh reality of the world around him. No more of a crushing defeat then a girl gesturing an L shape on her forehead towards oneself. The song shows what it means to go from the bottom. To start at zero and then be a rockstar and maintain it. This lifestyle means saving money and not giving it to strangers for gas money, rocking out no matter your social status, and teaming up Ben Stiller and some other misfit heroes to save that day.
This song shows the dreams we all have, wanting to be something more. Sometimes we have to seize the day, kick out the door of the outhouse and live the best life we can with this song playing. This song shows that anyone can be an all star if they live like one. Rocking out shows and just keep coming and don't stop coming when it comes to the hits.
Hit the ground running and never stop going. One may think of the tale of Icarus when hearing a ballad as passionate as this, but I feel as this will be held in the same echelon as the greatest works. We will compare that of the golden age of music, the all time greats, to this. This song resonates in the hearts of all living beings and will be immortalized as something that should never be forgotten. Words to live by and strive for as one wants to become more then just a star, but rather ascend to that of an all star. Being able to say no to strangers asking for spare change, and overcome crushing defeats of having an L shape on the forehead directed at you.
The song will never cease in its ever growing relevance. and I hope you can see it too.
APRIL FOOLS!
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