Nathan Sharp Live Long Enough To Become The Hero

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For this analysis paper, the lyricist I will be discussing is Nathan Sharp, also known as NateWantsToBattle. Nathan is most known for his covers of other artists’ songs, but recently, he has released his first original album entitled, “Sandcastle Kingdoms.” The songs on this album contain a variety of themes through . For example, his song, “Live Long Enough to Become the Hero,” has an encouraging theme that tells the listener to keep persevering despite all the trials they may face while his other song, “StopRewind,” has a mixed theme of belittlement and love. These are only two of his songs, but I will also get in a couple other of his

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