Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: singer-songwriter
Song Meaning of “Crowd” by Marie Key
Marie Key’s song “Crowd” speaks of the difficulty of changing the status quo and making a difference in a large and often indifferent social environment. The protagonist in the song feels overwhelmed in the face of trying to break the cycle of apathy and selfishness in the population. She sings of how they watch her, but do not try to help her or make a difference, and she’s tired of constantly trying and pushing to encourage the mob to open their eyes and look beyond their own needs.
The chorus of the song makes it clear that the protagonists feels let down and fed up with how the crowd responds and what they are embracing -the constant cycle of apathy and selfishness. She knows that if she can make a difference, the chain can be broken, and people can choose to act differently, but she recognizes that breaking that cycle will be an uphill battle. Despite the difficulty of the task ahead of her, she has not given up hope that in the future things will be better.
Ultimately, the song encourage us to find our voice, break through our fears, and make a difference, no matter how small it may be. The message in “Crowd” is that, when we are brave enough to stand up and make our voices heard, we can work to create a greater sense of community and understanding. By staying true to our beliefs and not allowing ourselves to be part of the herd mentality, we can make a lasting, meaningful change.