This and the use of incorrect grammer, so common to rebellious teenagers, helps portray the message of the song, which is that today’s youth are prisoners of the older generations society, which alienate the younger generation and instead of looking for support and comfort, they thrive to rebel against these rules and law enforcement bodies, with the institution of society having no effect on the younger generation as they don’t comply and don’t want to reform. This creates the younger generations culture, arguing they are their own society.…
First, the fact that the main, bright vortex visuals were behind Hooks and DC demonstrated how they have created a separate stage identity through anonymity. Because the visuals were so bright behind them, the audience could only see the silhouettes of Hooks and DC. Even from the front row, I could barely tell what they were wearing. Additionally, they were on the top, back level of the stage, which was a sharp contrast from the preceding, more interactive DJs who were on the lower front level, closer to the audience. These visual elements separated them from the audience, providing them with a sort of “alter ego”. While they were not wearing masks or headgear like deadmau5 and Daft Punk do, the fact that they were distant and silhouetted equipped Zeds Dead with a stage identity. Even the names that they go by in interviews, Hooks and DC, are not even their real names. Therefore, the visual aspects of the performance also complemented the more anonymous stage identity of Zeds…
Before I start this analysis, I would like to point out that this interpretation of this song will be biased in two ways. I am a Christian and my interpretation will be based on my beliefs. My second bias is that I think that this band is one of the most lyrically powerful bands ever and is honestly probably my favorite band right now.…
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“What it’s Like” by Everlast is a song that tells not one but three different stories. It touches on homelessness, abortion and drug violence. Three very relevant topics, despite its 1998 release date. The song cautions those who are quick to judge and reminds us all, to take second look. The song also argues that the listener may one day find themselves in a similar situation and they may one day be the homeless person, the girl walking into the clinic or the family member of a drug dealer. Everlast does something very effective when making any argument; he puts a face to the issue he is discussing.…
Macklemore’s lyrics put words to the extensive variety of feelings individuals feel regularly. Some go further to talk about the social issues going ahead in America, or even the world over.…
In each song they talk about living life to the fullest and being happy. For example, in the song “Coal Miners Daughter” she talks about how she is proud of being a daughter of a coal miner. She talks about how her dad used to shovel to make ends meat for her and her family. Moreover, in the song “ Chicken Fried” he sings about being himself, enjoying himself, and living life to the fullest, with no worries. Furthermore, in Jason Alden's song he sings about appreciating the “Fly over States” that most people don't pay appreciate. In each one of these songs there is a common cultural narrative of appreciating who you are and where you came from because that is what makes you,…
Do monsters always come backs? Monsters seem to keep coming back for the same reason but in different forms. In Dawn of the Dead that form seems to be zombies. The term zombie is not used by the characters in the movie, but it is a term that has been picked for generations. Zombies or monsters same thing, they both have one goal is to attack, hurt, and kill. The monsters and zombies know who the enemies are and they won’t stop until they kill any and everything in sight.…
Three candy skulls are placed on the second level. These represent the Holy Trinity. On the center of the third level a large skull is placed - this represents the Giver of Life.…
Relationships are essential in shaping our character as influences from both parties challenge and change our ways of thinking, and subsequently affect our behaviour. Key relationships explored in Peter Weir’s film Dead Poets Society, Josh Schwartz’s The Ties that Bind from the television series, The O.C and Tim Winton’s short story Commission reveal how different types of influences can shape an individual. Relationships between Todd and Neil and Seth and Ryan examine how beneficial influences play a role in shaping our identity, enabling one to establish a sense of belonging. Negative influences in a relationship shape our thinking in a way that often hinders our development as a character,…
Indeed, it is almost hard to believe the opening line “I don’t eat no meat/ no dairy, no sweets/ only ripe vegetables, fresh fruit, and whole wheat” came from the same men who, only a few songs earlier, were threatening to throw Molotov cocktails at police. In reality, however, this song offers practical advice to those seeking to make positive change within their community. School reform, poverty, gang violence, and widespread incarceration represent systemic problems that can be overwhelming to any individual. “Be Healthy” provides a message of hope in the face of such widespread injustice by reaffirming Gil Scot Heron’s belief that change on the individual level is a prerequisite to revolutionary societal change. In “Happiness,” dead prez addresses the possibility of being overwhelmed by injustice more directly, explaining to listeners “I feel great/ even though we got mad things to deal with/ happiness is all in the mind/ let’s unwind and find a reason to smile/…
The song starts by basically talking about how America is now a nation where media controls the way people think, in which, Americans are subc being brainwashed. This so by providing hysterical information about the war as well as using propaganda. Although the writer believes that the media is nothing but a biased propaganda, he feels that it’s not only the media that is causing people to become brainwashed. He feels that it’s the people themselves that are the reason why we’re so easily convinced. We believe and rely on everything that the media says, which often causes people to become someone who they’re not. This is killing individuality in America. The writer views individuality as a positive thing, so he says, “We’re not the ones who’re meant to follow” in order to promote and embrace individuality.…
Often in rap music the artist is describing points of their life or childhood that were notable to them. One prominent rap song “Juicy”, by Notorious B.I.G. is “Biggie’s ode to growing up in the ghetto. Alternating between his impoverished childhood and life at the top of the charts, Big creates a rags-to-riches narrative exemplifying the American Dream lived through Hip Hop.” Another example is Tinie Tempah’s “Written in the stars”, which also references his life as an impoverished young boy living in the ghetto. The is is evident in lines such as “Look I'm just a writer from the ghetto like Malory Blackman. Where the hells all the sanity at, damn I used to be the kid that no one cared about. That's why you have to keep screaming 'til they hear you out”. There are an abundance of rap songs that delve deep into the origins of the writer, often of the hardships they faced due to poverty and bad influence in their youth. These include being exposed to gangs, and gang related violence as well as drugs and alcohol at a young age. These very real references to their youth are central illustrations of how music mirrors…
‘Drill Music’, is a genre of music originated in Chicago. The sound was created in order to reflect lifestyle that they life. As you may know, Chicago has recently gone through a deep depression causing children and adults to turn to the streets as their main source of income. By being forced to sell drugs and steal in order to provide for their families, this has caused an outrageous amount of violence of which usually end up as a case of murder. Due to the depression, there is not much that can be done in order for them to break this vicious cycle, therefore they are forced to continue living the life they currently are. This aspect is clearly conveyed in their lyrics. With common references to guns, drugs, women and money, it is clear that this is how they live.…
* How is a sense of realism and verisimilitude created through these lyrics? (5 marks)…