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Song Analysis: Kobe Bryant By Lil Wayne
Ana Moreno
Mr. Ball
English 114
February 3, 2012 “Down by Fourteen” We all have experienced a moment when a song flashes us back to a particular memory. That memory might either be a bad experience, or a good one. In my case, the song “Kobe Bryant” by Lil Wayne, flashes me back to one of the best experiences of my life, my final year in High School basketball, playoffs and the end of a great chapter. The song, “Kobe Bryant” not only reflects my favorite player but most importantly it reflects my whole season senior as team captain for my high school basketball team. Senior season is always a lot of stress on a player for many reasons. The best way to help me through it

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