Songs are exactly like poetry‚ maybe even a little better (Griggs‚ Does poetry still matter?). The song “Car Radio” by Twenty One Pilots is more poetic and artistic than the poem “Acquainted with the Night” by Robert Frost because of the use of repetition‚ rhyme and symbolism. Though there are many differences between the song and the poem‚ the theme and SOAPSTone elements are similar in a lot of ways. In the song‚ Tyler is explaining his experience with depression. By him saying “he lost his car
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Eastern Stars Shining In The West To most people out there who do not speak Korean‚ " Gangnam Style…Yay‚sexy lady…oh.oh.oh." is basically the only words out of all lines that they can understand in the song Gangnam Style by Psy. However‚ this Korean song somehow has turned out to be a viral popular pop song even to non-Korean speakers with little understanding of what the lyrics mean. Apparently‚ Asian singers are gaining popularity around the globe and their appeal is no longer limited to Asian audiences
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"If I Were a Boy‚" sung by Beyoncé Knowles‚ is a popular song that reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008. Surprisingly enough‚ Beyoncé herself did not right the original song. Songwriter‚ BC Jean‚ wrote the hit single around 2005‚ however‚ it was rejected by her label company. Knowles heard it and recorded her own version that was released by Columbia Records. There were rumors speculating that "Queen B" had stolen the song‚ because Jean did not know anything about it until after
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“Man in the Mirror”‚ one of the great songs by the late “King of Pop”‚ Michael Jackson. The song‚ written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett‚ is capable of telling wonderful stories‚ this represented best by the edition of the song J2 and Cameron the Public‚ played at Jackson’s public memorial is about a man whose struggles with self-image‚ personal identity‚ and media attention spiraled out of control and arguably led to his early death. Many have suggested that "Man in the Mirror" was inspired
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idea. Symbolism sound “the rose “it’s a song that can express your feelings. It’s symbolized by a flower. It phrases specific emotions. Lyrics without lyrics people won’t know the song. Without lyrics people won’t know what the song is trying to say. Music has been around since the 90’s century. African Americans created music. This music was only recorder by memories. Without music people won’t know all this kind of songs they listen to now. Sometimes songs can make you cry or happy‚ or even sometimes
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Cradle’ was originally recorded by Harry Chapin‚ in 1974‚ featuring in the album‚ Verities & Balderdash. Although originally intended to be poem‚ its lyrical and rhythmic nature has led to it becoming regarded as one of the most successful folk rock songs. Its success was evident with the single topping the Billboard Hot 100 in December the same year of its release. ‘Cats in the Cradle’ starts out with a natural harmony that depicts the tale of a father with his newborn son. The first verse introduces
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in "Hip to My Heart" and a sad‚ weighty ballad‚ "If I Die Young." And most impressively‚ both songs manage to fit in well on their surprisingly diverse debut album. "You Lie" is a sturdy‚ acoustic number that confidently and aggressively addresses an unfaithful man. The attitude is at the strongest when she suggests killing him and doing the whole world a service. Now‚ that’s harsh. What makes the song work even better is the high attention to detail: she doesn’t just fling his ring off a bridge
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The song “I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free‚” sung by Nina Simone‚ has a Civil Rights Movement message and purpose. Of course‚ it is about the freedom and rights that the African Americans were fighting for in this time. The overall theme of the song is about the overwhelming need to be free that was felt by many people during the Civil Rights Movement. This is shown in the lines “I wish I could break/All the chains holding me.” The lyrics of the song have a serious tone to them. The tone
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“What is a meaningful life?” The simple answer is simply this: the meaning of life is whatever we choose it to be. One person may choose to provide food and shelter for oneself‚ for a family or for total strangers. Another person may choose to provide inspiration and guidance to others‚ or to accumulate wealth‚ and yet another person may choose‚ on a moment to moment basis‚ that which brings peace and happiness to oneself. This decision in what makes your life meaningful is something each
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the feeling of being related to the songs. A music player and its music has become very influential to humans in creating different views on religion‚ racial beliefs‚ gender‚ principle‚ and attitude. Music can affect a person in many ways‚ it can change his views‚ decisions‚ beliefs and behavior through the lyrics and the message the song’s trying to convey. For example‚ when unpleasant messages about discrimination are evident in lyrics of some songs‚ this could be criticized by the society
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