Popular music can not only combine lyrics and melody but also let the creator endow clearer themes. It can be paired with other media, and as one of the promotion means of media such as film, drama, graphic creation, etc., songs are no longer just works that express emotion in a single direction.
The core theme of this thesis is “Step by Step”, which refers to the concept that people will grow slowly and move forward after going through various emotional and life processes.
This thesis contains four songs: “Spring blooms in Dongning” depicts a warm big family and sweet childhood. “Wallow in Light” takes the theme of one-sided love, and is inspired by the comic “Nine Lives Man-Wallow in Light”, trying to combine the plot with the artistic conception of the song. “Hypoxic Fish Tank” describes the feeling of suffocation and loss at the end of a relationship. It is a lyrical song that expresses negative emotions. “Walking Slowly” uses a "passive" perspective to convey the mood of comforting oneself and not having to be afraid to face the unknown.
Focus on the theme “Step by Step”, the author links the topics of different stages of life, and different emotion into personal songs, and expound on the creative concept, analyze the melody, lyrics, and how to arrange the instruments. Even if the experience in life varies from person to person, the author wants to resonate with the audience about growth in different stages of life.
