The Only Chance I have to be Seen

Apopular song has been circling all around social media because many students find it relatable. The song is titled “Are You Satisfied?” by MARINA.

This song can be perceived variously, those perceptions are the toll of academic validation, the pressure to do your best, and the stress to be the best has given to the students, especially with the generation Z. According to the comments on this music video, academic validation is the only way that they are seen and the only way that they are appreciated. Their academic accomplishments gave them time in the spotlight. They earned the trust of their fellow students due to their over-the-top performances. These lyrics from the song: “High achiever don’t you see? Baby, nothing comes for free. They say I’m a control freak. Driven by a greed to succeed. Nobody can stop me,” became a popular motto to pupils all around the world because of their ambition to be the best that’s why no matter how hard they try and no matter how much accolades they get, it will never be enough for them, so to be blunt, they will never be satisfied.

This is the negative side to being over the top. You create a burrow for yourself in which nothing less than perfect will be tolerated causing you to eventually start to burn out. Plus,