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My favorite song
When it comes to favorites, in my opinion, it usually involves an event or a story that is hard to forget, and leaves an impression on you. My favorite song is no exception. Since I have decided to study abroad, I have been faced a lot of problems in my life that make me stumble sometimes. “Through the Rain”, sung by Mariah Carey, has lyrics that sometimes touch my heart, so it easily became my favorite song. It became one of my favorite songs because of its inspirational lyrics and the powerful voice of Mariah Carey. The touching lyrics of “Through the Rain” are the first reason it became my favorite song. The lyrics in this song are nice to hear, especially when you consider the lack of variety in the “pop” industry in terms of messages and themes. This song communicates messages of strength, patience, and resilience, which is ironic considering my battles since I decided to study abroad. It is like an anthem of hope for me to carry my torch to. It is a gentle reminder of less-joyful times. It is also a poignantly soothing love song of inner strength. The second reason I like “Trough the Rain” is because it portrays Mariah Carey’s voice in a sonorous song. She has one of the best voices of the modern music world and “Through the rain” is a great example of that. With a voice that is both vulnerable and powerful, she glides over the lyrics and the rhythm of the song in eternally expressive, soulful, and soul-searching manners. In other words, it is an excellent ballad in the “Hero” tradition. Her voice is keenly expressive, decisive, and centered throughout, which makes it not only beautiful, but firm as well. To find the voice of someone whose capacity to feel is equal to their determination to survive is rare. In some ways she expresses feelings of extreme passion, whether revealed or repressed, they seem to bleed into reality. Like the “old” Mariah Carey I have known for years, she ends the ballad by acrobatically belting out the

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