"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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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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rebellion. These kinds of songs are so pervasive among young people that they considered these sins to be acceptable. Should Christians then listen to secular music? Have you ever thought of the effects it would have with your relationship with God? Do you think God will be glorified? An article from The New Yorker Magazine in April of 2006 quotes‚ “The human response to music is powerful and involuntary” (Schmidt‚ 2007‚ pg. 38). How many times as you listen to a song‚ that you subconsciously
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Wind Beneath My Wings By Better Midler is one of the songs that was chosen for the project theme. It also relates to any relationship It’s about a couple trying to say thank you for always being there and supporting each other through any hardship and obstacles that hit you in life. The emotions that was giving off is happiness because the person is thanking the other always being there and helping each other. The meaning behind the song is a bird cannot fly to great heights without wind. When someone
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Dear Bella Swan‚ I am sorry to hear that you got injured recently! I hope you get well soon. I still can’t totally believe what you told me. You’re dating a vampire! And that vampire saved you from another vampire who attacked you….It was a little disappointing to find out that your vampire‚ Edward Cullen‚ doesn’t exactly turn into a bat or sleep in a coffin‚ but I guess that being able to read peoples’ minds will have to do. How does he resist being your personal mosquito? Sorry‚ you must not
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