Who is to judge a man's interest in cartoons, fantasies, playgrounds and candy floss just because he is an infamous icon? Yet his life has been jeopardized and misunderstood and more importantly, misjudged by the society for his aberrant behaviour.
As a kid, I have always been a strong supporter for him. Purchasing albums, merchandise and attending his concert in elementary school were vivid memories that are still fresh in my mind. More recently, I have conducted a research paper on his scandal in 2003, only to realized that 2 months later, this iconic figure is reported to have left the world.
Despite his absence, the world will never forget the legacy he left behind that has rocked the world for the past three decades. Not only did he leave behind audio pleasures for the world, he has demonstrated the quintessential symbol of globalization, humanity and equality. There is no doubt his influence has brought the world closer together, putting aside socio-political differences to bring people of all ethnicities, classes, backgrounds together via his songs on humanity.
The Memories of You will forever be remembered.
"Those who are dead are not dead,
They are just living in my head."
- Coldplay, 42