Advice by Raquel Ramos depicts a playful self-dialogue while simultaneously reflecting on personal experiences. Self-explanatory and deceptively simple, the message “What advice would you have given your younger self?” is universal but gives context to the Ramos song as it seeks to explore the complicated notion of some lessons being learned only through experience. The song is cleverly crafted in a way that exposes how, irrespective of time’s passing wisdom, the artist acknowledges her younger self wouldn’t have given a single care to the advice, thereby making it a humorous as well as thoughtful piece on the inevitability of blunders.

The lyrics Ramos provides us with are funny yet easy to understand. The message in this song is clear after hearing it. Ramos admits victory is not the only result of a struggle, and sometimes defeat is welcome as well. “Just stop trying to be so cool while trying to fit in, and go be you” is by all means her kind advice and gentle reminder one does not need to purposely construct an image just to be themselves. “Just go be your uncool self” softly pushes the idea of breaking free from societal pressure whilst being relatable at the same time.

Ramos tackles the concept of time by encapsulating memories, such as her boyfriend and grandfather, into lines in a song. The singer adds depth to the song when she highlights her bittersweet feelings of missing only some her loved ones, and realizing the fact that a few cherished people will not always be around. The combination of humor and heartfelt moments is what makes “Advice” so rich and inspiring.

As the song comes to an end, the listener experiences a feeling of growth and a deep nostalgic recall. “Advice” shows listeners the importance of cherishing the life journey and reminiscing over the learned lessons, rather than going back in time seeking to change things.