I don’t really listen to rock music, but recently one band got my attention. It’s Nickelback. I randomly saw their MV on internet
one day. It was their name which caught my eye. “Nickelback” sounds just like
some dirty words in my language! Of course the song and MV were good so that I
keep remembering them afterward.
Nickelback is a Canadian rock band formed in 1995 in Alberta.
Honestly, I didn’t know they are from Canada(!) until I searched their
information for this blog...There are four members in the band now, guitarist
and lead vocalist Chad Kroeger, guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist Ryan
Peake, bassist Mike Kroeger, and drummer Daniel Adair.
As for their “amusing”
band name, it’s not from dirty words in my language…It was from the story that
when band member Mike Kroeger worked at Starbucks, he would frequently say
"Here's your nickel back" when he gave customers the nickel in
change. (It’s still an interesting anecdote to know.)
The first Nickelback song I listened was “If Everyone Cared.” I was so
touched by the MV even before I really understood the lyrics, and the stories
they tried to convey was so impressive to me. The song is about if every
person would like to care about others, this world will be a better one. It’s a
simple thought, but is communicated through some inspired real
examples - music journalist Bob Geldof organized the first global charity
concert-LIVE AID, the origin of Amnesty International, and the story of late
Nelson Mandela, the previous president of South Africa. Sometimes rock
music can also be educational!
Nickelback - If Everyone Cared [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
https://youtu.be/-IUSZyjiYuY
The
other MV I love is “What are you waiting for.” Just as the title
said, what are you waiting for? You're only living for once; you should just go and
fight for your dreams. You should learn to deal with fear, and take the bull by
the horns. The most important, everybody's going
to make mistakes, but everybody's got a choice to make as well. (I really love the lyrics!)
Besides all these serious issues, I think the other reason me really feel the
atmosphere of this song is that I’ll stay here for only one more month, so what
am I waiting for?! I should go out and explore Toronto for as much as I can!
Time flies! (I do feel so…)
Nickelback - What Are You Waiting For? (Lyric Video)
https://youtu.be/w-Ng5muAAcg
Nickelback’s songs are usually categorized as pop rock, but their
music kind of reverses my concept that rock band can only be yelling and screaming. Rock music can be meaningful as
well, or even tell wonderful stories. It’s always good to learn things
from different aspects! I think I will keep following Nickelback, and hope one
day I’ll meet them on the street, or even on the concert! :)
