Reference no: EM133239182

Song Lyric Analysis

Description:
Do you have a song that appeals to you? That you can relate to on a deeper level? What do you feel have lyrics that are meaningful on a deeper level? This is your chance to analyze that song and tell your classmates about it!
For this assignment, you will analyze the lyrics of a single song that you feel
means something that might represent who you are and the experiences you have gone through. This will involve looking at the theme and meaning of your song and the poetic devices your song's artist has used in conveying those feelings.

Expectations:
This paper aims to touch on the important details of songwriting and its poetic elements. Your essay must include the following:
• The genre of music and background of the artist and song
• The overall meaning and themes of the song
• The way the song relates to you and your personal experiences
The key to this assignment is finding a song you can relate to.

Suggested Structure:
The following model would be an excellent way to structure this paper:
• Introduction: Tell us a little bit about the song you have chosen, the artist who performed the song, and the
the genre of music that it belongs to
• Overall Meaning: Give the class your interpretation of the lyrics of the song, the message that the artist is trying to get across with their song
• How You Relate: Be very clear in telling us why you chose this song, what it means to you and why you think it is a message that is important to your generation
• Specific Lyric Analysis: Choose at least five different lines from the song and explain why they are significant to the overall meaning of the song and what kind of poetic devices the artist uses in these sections
• Conclusion: Summarize all of your above points in a fashion that leaves the class with an understanding of your song and its importance.