Song Analysis Of The Proles 'Hope Song'
Artist statement.
By Perspective of the artist
As we analyze the song in between the lines, we notice although the lyrics of this song can be interpreted as an act against the party. The tone of this song is more melancholy describing the song as not hope for the future, but hope for the future has already been lost. As it may seem that the future lies within the Proles, because they make up 75% of Oceania. We also know they are the most uneducated and less willing to revolt because of their freedom and privileges they have from The Party.
The beginning of the song describes what is hidden in many; the concept of hope. When we analyze the first verse of the song, we see the lyrics “my people be free”. “The Hope Song” was made to appeal to the Proles. When we use the word free, we reassure the proles have a right to their humanity, but only to an extent. We need the Proles to not live in fear, but to have a sense of hope so they will never rebel against the party, because they likely wouldn’t rebel against someone who is for them. For the people of Oceania, the concept of freedom and hope is obscure to them, because of their constant fear and devotion to Big Brother.
During the second verse, …show more content…
For this is the same sub part division that published “Ipril Dye”, we decided to go for a more similar approach, making “The Hope Song” as a continuation of “Ipril Dye”. When the Proles hear familiar phrases such as April day, and that they have stolen my heart away, we turn our song into a more relevant and relatable song in the near future. By testing various chord progressions, we decided to go for a more generic nursery rhyme feel with a jazz progression. We make it unique and easy to remember. With basic rhyme scheme and a mix of major and diminished chords, we make it easier for the listener to process simple lyrics with a complex
By Perspective of the artist
As we analyze the song in between the lines, we notice although the lyrics of this song can be interpreted as an act against the party. The tone of this song is more melancholy describing the song as not hope for the future, but hope for the future has already been lost. As it may seem that the future lies within the Proles, because they make up 75% of Oceania. We also know they are the most uneducated and less willing to revolt because of their freedom and privileges they have from The Party.
The beginning of the song describes what is hidden in many; the concept of hope. When we analyze the first verse of the song, we see the lyrics “my people be free”. “The Hope Song” was made to appeal to the Proles. When we use the word free, we reassure the proles have a right to their humanity, but only to an extent. We need the Proles to not live in fear, but to have a sense of hope so they will never rebel against the party, because they likely wouldn’t rebel against someone who is for them. For the people of Oceania, the concept of freedom and hope is obscure to them, because of their constant fear and devotion to Big Brother.
During the second verse, …show more content…
For this is the same sub part division that published “Ipril Dye”, we decided to go for a more similar approach, making “The Hope Song” as a continuation of “Ipril Dye”. When the Proles hear familiar phrases such as April day, and that they have stolen my heart away, we turn our song into a more relevant and relatable song in the near future. By testing various chord progressions, we decided to go for a more generic nursery rhyme feel with a jazz progression. We make it unique and easy to remember. With basic rhyme scheme and a mix of major and diminished chords, we make it easier for the listener to process simple lyrics with a complex