"Jump" Van Halen

"Jump" is one of the most upbeat songs to listen to. It is a song that is meant to get you up and moving. The whole song is basically a pep talk on how you have to be tough and keep going. If you get knocked down, get up again because it's only going to make you stronger. The meaning of jumping is to do what you're scared to do. Start building confidence because if you are confident, no one can bother you and nothing can stop you. You know your worth and your ability. I think Van Halen was right to make this song. It is a topic that we talk about, but self-confidence is something that affects everyone. All of us struggle with it, and it can be because of the media. Especially with women, the media creates a false image of how we are supposed to look and that can really affect a developing girl. "how do I not look like that? There must be something wrong with me". I think that men also have a lot to deal with as well. We talk a lot about women but not a lot about the double standards with men as well. There are a lot of dads that still think men shouldn't cry or do "girly" things, my dad included. They believe that men should have hardworking jobs and not jobs that require creativity. This leaves some guys like my brothers feeling like they are stupid because they cant challenge their brains.