In light of the ongoing feud between celebrities, Taylor Swift and Kanye West, I have but one emotion -- confusion. While I own multiple songs by each artist and consider myself fans of both, I cannot say I feel inclined to be biased on either's behalf. As more information on their rivalry is revealed, it's clear to me that both T-Swift and Yeezy have made their respective mistakes in the world of music and continue to do so as they fight in the public eye. It's important to note that, like other celebrity disagreements in the past (Taylor vs. Katy Perry or Kanye vs. Justin Timberlake), the pair find themselves in the same career field of music. Although this might seem as something that unites them, I consider it to be the basis of their problem. Their work first sparked the belligerent flame (2009 VMAs, anyone?), and it has now led to their current situation (@Kanye's"Famous"). Taylor and Kanye have now both chosen their weapons of choice -- Kanye's being his wife, Kim Kardashian and Taylor's being denial. So, here's my question: How did it come to this and why?

I've been playing piano since I was about eight, and I've been singing since I was practically born. I teach children's choir, I was once in show choir and I consider myself to be a professional at driving-and-radio-jamming. Point is, I know music. I know music like the back of my hand and the sun in the sky. It's a part of who I am. And that's what makes me the most confused about this Taylor and Kanye business. If I had my druthers, I would guess that Kanye felt insecure and wanted to make himself look bigger. Taylor, now embarrassed about what her lyrical consent said about her, fired back. I've always seen music as an emotional response. And that's how they're using it. But such a nasty emotional response as to turn fans against each other and send the internet into mass chaos? That disappoints me.

America has definitely seen better days, and with all of the recent controversy over gun laws and civil rights, I feel like I could speak for a lot of people if I said that I want to see more unity. More connection. More compassion, more hope and more security. With the kind of influence both Taylor Swift and Kanye West have, they could be doing a lot more good than the problems they're currently causing. Sure, maybe their fight may be diverting some attention from other issues, but is that actually a good thing? At time when people should be promoting love, why promote more anger? Again, maybe I'm giving more credit to the fight than it's due, but come on. If #KimExposedTaylorParty is trending, how much worse can it get?

I guess, in short, what I want people to realize is that music is a magic that could be used to do so much more than beat each other up. Say hello to Michael Jackson's "We Are The World," Edwin Starr's "War" and Katrina and the Waves' "Walking On Sunshine." Say hello to Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," Macklemore and Ryan Lewis' "Same Love" or Katy Perry's recent Olympic hit, "Rise." Feel good about the music that inspires you. If that happens to be Kanye's "Famous," then so be it. I'm just saying, that won't be my choice.