There goes this saying that when you are upset, apparently,everything turns into 'emo'. Some might be wondering what 'emo' really is and what happens when you're an emo. Is it just the music that define being emo?or is it the fashion trend that has a plenty of black clothes, eyeliner and bangs?Or is it a lifestyle that a lot of people are now living?
The word 'emo' is merely the shortened term of 'emotional' as to what most would figure. But actually, this all began in the 80's when hardcore punk rock groups started a new vibe of music that associated violence and incredibly deep diary-like outpourings of emotion lyrics.Other bands were influenced by this new trend, and thus the emo-music was born.Fast forward to the two thousands, the term emo isn't merely the songs but also the very lifestyle of the devotees to this extraordinary trend that evolved through the passage of time.
The fashion would involve tight jeans, dark colors, a lot of bangs brushed to only one side of the face, eyeliner for both male & female, worn-out sneakers, studded belts, tucked-in shirts, rolled up sleeves,black horned-rimmed glasses and some would even go as far as piercing & body art.As far as lifestyle owuld go, the open practice of expressing one's feelings through action &writing is visibly seen. The occasional scribbling on paper when at worst times inevitable, as well as creating songs or poems that widely expresses emotional crisis.When the feeling that the world is out to get you or everything is frustrating enough to make you go on the verge of breaking down, some would resort to violence that involves razors cutting the wrist or practically anything that has skin on it.Music would somehow come out, to some non-emo fanatics, as somethin' subliminal or dark&depressing, or maybe self-expressing.Some examples of emo rock bands include MCR,FOB,Red jumpsuit Apparatus, and Taking back sunday.
Sadly, in recent media, emo has been stereotyped as the people who are unnecessarily too emotional, angsty, shy,introverted,or depressed.A lot of people would immediately conclude that emo is associated with depression, self-injury or suicide. When in the earlier years, emo was just music that somehow relates to plent of people.Perhaps because of the rapid advancem,ent in the various lifestyles of different individuals in the millennium, emo evolved into something that many would perceive as deep,dark&violent. but as for the emo-fanatics of this generation,they might argue that being emo isn't what most would define it is.Frankly,nobody can give a concrete definition of what being emo in the millennium is anymore. it's not just the music anymore;rather it is the lifestyle too. Let's just keep it that way...
The word 'emo' is merely the shortened term of 'emotional' as to what most would figure. But actually, this all began in the 80's when hardcore punk rock groups started a new vibe of music that associated violence and incredibly deep diary-like outpourings of emotion lyrics.Other bands were influenced by this new trend, and thus the emo-music was born.Fast forward to the two thousands, the term emo isn't merely the songs but also the very lifestyle of the devotees to this extraordinary trend that evolved through the passage of time.
The fashion would involve tight jeans, dark colors, a lot of bangs brushed to only one side of the face, eyeliner for both male & female, worn-out sneakers, studded belts, tucked-in shirts, rolled up sleeves,black horned-rimmed glasses and some would even go as far as piercing & body art.As far as lifestyle owuld go, the open practice of expressing one's feelings through action &writing is visibly seen. The occasional scribbling on paper when at worst times inevitable, as well as creating songs or poems that widely expresses emotional crisis.When the feeling that the world is out to get you or everything is frustrating enough to make you go on the verge of breaking down, some would resort to violence that involves razors cutting the wrist or practically anything that has skin on it.Music would somehow come out, to some non-emo fanatics, as somethin' subliminal or dark&depressing, or maybe self-expressing.Some examples of emo rock bands include MCR,FOB,Red jumpsuit Apparatus, and Taking back sunday.
Sadly, in recent media, emo has been stereotyped as the people who are unnecessarily too emotional, angsty, shy,introverted,or depressed.A lot of people would immediately conclude that emo is associated with depression, self-injury or suicide. When in the earlier years, emo was just music that somehow relates to plent of people.Perhaps because of the rapid advancem,ent in the various lifestyles of different individuals in the millennium, emo evolved into something that many would perceive as deep,dark&violent. but as for the emo-fanatics of this generation,they might argue that being emo isn't what most would define it is.Frankly,nobody can give a concrete definition of what being emo in the millennium is anymore. it's not just the music anymore;rather it is the lifestyle too. Let's just keep it that way...
Okay i see many people here trying so hard to be "emo". WTH!! No there is no such thing as a "Emo kid". Emo means:is a style of rock music typically characterized by melodic musicianship and expressive. The Real definition for a "Emo Kid" Is "Scene." This is the style the "Emo Kids" Follow after But will call it "Emo" Because there "Emo." All You have to do is be yourself.And if your "Emo" already cool for you stay that way, don't change for anyone :) And if your not and "Emo" stay the way you are. You don't have to be "Emo", just be yourself!! :) Well I Must go...talk to all of you later :)