Analysis Of Shona Gordon's Song 'Tiny Dancer'

Shona Gordon- Tiny Dancer by Elton John For her introduction song of choice, Shona Gordon chose the song Tiny Dancer by Elton John. At first glance, Shona may look like the typical girl that only cares about her and the way she looks. But as you listen to the song something else shines in her eyes as the song play. There is a gleam of something bigger; a dream of something more for her future and the chance to make her name well known. Right as the song begins in flares a melody that tunes the hearts listening for a moving and emotional song. But it is what starts the lyrics that show me what Shona is as a person. The words, “Blue jean baby, L.A. lady, seamstress for the band” describes to me three things about her personality and characteristics like how blue jean baby can mean that Shona is a casual and regular person who puts on their pants one leg at a time. (No pun …show more content…
But the drive for a better future means perseverance. As said in the song, “Turning back she just laughs the boulevard is not that bad” claims that Shona is easy going and know that things could be worse. As the song say “she just laughs” again shows that Shona is not as she seems. Roughly two minutes into the song the verse comes up that says “The words she knows the tune she hum.” What I take from these words is that she likes familiarity and likes the comfort it provides, which can be a positive influence. Along with something that is familiar, a desire to not be alone, and have a relationship with an extraordinary individual becomes a need. A companionship in the song was mention after the two minute mark expressed by, “But oh how it feels lying here with no one near only you and you can hear me….. hold me closer tiny dancer” Even though some need no one in their life to be happy and make a dent in history, my gut instinct tells me that a strong support system is what she needs. And what everyone needs is