CMP2800 3/18/2014 Compare and contrast Tang Poems and Sanskrit Lyrics Tang poems and Sanskrit lyrics are both Asian literature in their countries. Tang poetry refers to the creation of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) can also be extended to refer to the Tang Dynasty poetry style creation. Tang Dynasty China has always been regarded as the highest level of the golden age of poetry. Unlike the European poems‚ Sanskrit lyrics usually requires a poet to present even the most subjective emotions
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1990’s‚ gangster rap had a home at the top of the charts. Some of the artists responsible for this were Dr. Dre and Eazy-E‚ both former members of N.W.A.‚ Snoop Dogg‚ Tupac Shakur‚ and Ice-T. While each of these rappers showcased a unique style‚ the lyrics in their work talked about acts of violence‚ discrimination‚ and sex in a way that made them appear common and acceptable. The nature
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streets singing the song‚ unknowing of its true meanings. Parents looked up the lyrics to the song and begin to protest it because of what they thought they meant. Many people believed that the song was showing support for violence and gang activity. M.I.A released a statement explaining her experiences and her intentions for the song. She believed that too many people were being negatively racially profiled. She used the lyrics of the song and her previous experiences to write a song that made it seem
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and the people in those counties not even knowing or caring that it is Christmas and that the greatest gift to them is life. During the song the singers used and sung lyrics such as “And there won’t be any snow in Africa‚ the greatest gift they’ll get this year is life” and “Where nothing ever grows‚ no rain or river flows”. These lyrics are stating that it is hard everyday to live in a place with no rain or rivers‚ and that their fight for survival is very harsh and hard. Also that they’re greatest
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Racism is intolerance and hatred of another race. Many protest poems are used by composers in society to express their desire for social change. “Strange fruit” by Lewis Allen and “took the children away” by Archie Roach are haunting lyrics protesting against the area of racism. Both poets have been influenced by either personal events or events occurring in society. Both Allen and Roach effectively use strong poetic techniques and pursue subject matter to the audience through racism to create a
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With freedom of speech comes a responsibility to protect our children and if the lyrics are written in a creative manner‚ that goal will be achieved. The popular musical artiste Adidja Palmer‚ also known as Vybz Kartel‚ in an article published by senior music writer Stan Evan Smith on April 30‚ 2009‚ stated that the Commission is biased as other genre of music is given airplay; there is a difference between vulgar lyrics and suggestive
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contrast Rock music and Hip Hop music in the categories of lyrics‚ beats‚ and sound. First I will discuss lyrics; lyrics are the words in the song. Artists in both genres use lyrics that many people find offensive. This is more typically found in Hip Hop artists. The artists degrade women‚ talk about drug abuse‚ theft‚ gun usage‚ and many others. Rock is also guilty for doing this but it is not as common as in the Hip Hop community. The lyrics of many rock groups are somewhat rebellious and often a
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presentation was organized for the twelfth grade. The presentation on the topic “Rap Culture” was presented through the chosen lyrics of rap songs. There were three groups; each of the groups was given two lyrics of the rap song. One of the lyrics was by an old rap song‚ 90teen rap song. In contrast of the first lyrics‚ a second lyric was by this century. Main point of the both lyrics in the all groups was to be discovered the line of development of the language used in the songs. It was obviously same
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and music. Social music was one of the most popular music styles in that decade; many people were satisfied and others were not with this issue because they were hearing lyrics that were very unpleasant for them. Today many people are still facing many social issues that were addressed during that time. Americans heard the lyrics of their 1960s music speak out in protest about racism‚ and equal rights on men and women. The 1960s was a time of social unrest and music began to attract the people’s
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I also admire the lyrics that go with metal music. Mostly‚ the lyrics used in Metal or Heavy Metal songs have a deep meaning or many meanings that would usually tell about past experiences of the lyricist and how they deal with that experience on an emotional level. In Metal‚ the music adds to the drama and seriousness to the story being told by the lyrics. This story is usually cryptic‚ and requires a lot of thought to unravel and understand. One’s understanding of the lyrics will sometimes also
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