Music of the Common Man

Music of the Common Man

~ Music was mundane and real
   And brought for uses of appeal
   Yet something here is not quite right,
   As now it's made just for the deal.

~ Music used to be for fun
   Ideas were thought up on the run
   Today it's seen as not the same,
   As licks and songs are overdone.

~ Music was a way to perk  
   Our hearts and minds were filled with irk
   Those pains will only grow full-strength,
   With songs now titled, "You're a Jerk."

~ Music came from those with pride
   From those who fully worked and tried
   Now, most artists lack the effort
   Critics listen, just to abide. 

~ Music...what more can one say?
   We listen to it every day.
   New novelties wear our pleasures thin
   "Can music be restored?", I pray.