Courtesy Of The Red White And John Song Analysis
Introduction
As Hepp and Couldry (2009, cited in Thussu, 2009) claims that the way to comprehend ideologies behind media texts is by doing comparative research, the necessity of review the similarities and disparities among media texts is scrutable.
Both of the songs had received significant result soon after they were released, the influences they had made were undeniable. Because of the Author’s unique identity as a veteran decedent, had made the song ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)’ filled with patriotism colors. The song was mainly stating that the peaceful atmosphere of the United States has today was built on thousands of glorious martyrs to the cause of liberty. But now that the danger was coming down again, fellow Americans will show the wreckers again the consequences of messing with the wrong crowd. On the other hand, the song ‘Fortunate Son’ had gave an opposite point of view that the war’s purpose itself needed to be questioned, anger and sarcastic tone can be seen throughout the song. This essay will compare two songs ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)’ by Toby Keith and ‘Fortunate Son’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival in the aspects of: historiography, metaphor used in wartime song, …show more content…
As Larson (2012) argues that if one took out the lyrics of a piece of music and changed it in to something else, it will affect the audience’s whole understanding. Metaphor in music pieces has strong effects in the aspect of shaping discourses. The discourses in ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)’ were explicit. The metaphors it used gives a clear image of the American dream, by using image of the ‘old glory flyin’ which represents the national flag of the United States to build up recognitions inside the audiences. The following lyrics continue to express the patriotic love for
As Hepp and Couldry (2009, cited in Thussu, 2009) claims that the way to comprehend ideologies behind media texts is by doing comparative research, the necessity of review the similarities and disparities among media texts is scrutable.
Both of the songs had received significant result soon after they were released, the influences they had made were undeniable. Because of the Author’s unique identity as a veteran decedent, had made the song ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)’ filled with patriotism colors. The song was mainly stating that the peaceful atmosphere of the United States has today was built on thousands of glorious martyrs to the cause of liberty. But now that the danger was coming down again, fellow Americans will show the wreckers again the consequences of messing with the wrong crowd. On the other hand, the song ‘Fortunate Son’ had gave an opposite point of view that the war’s purpose itself needed to be questioned, anger and sarcastic tone can be seen throughout the song. This essay will compare two songs ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)’ by Toby Keith and ‘Fortunate Son’ by Creedence Clearwater Revival in the aspects of: historiography, metaphor used in wartime song, …show more content…
As Larson (2012) argues that if one took out the lyrics of a piece of music and changed it in to something else, it will affect the audience’s whole understanding. Metaphor in music pieces has strong effects in the aspect of shaping discourses. The discourses in ‘Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American)’ were explicit. The metaphors it used gives a clear image of the American dream, by using image of the ‘old glory flyin’ which represents the national flag of the United States to build up recognitions inside the audiences. The following lyrics continue to express the patriotic love for