The Comeback Analysis

There are so many times in my life where I have felt that I am way too far gone, and there is no way I can come back from where I am. When I am going through those tough times, I remember that God can help me out of every situation. Danny Gokey's song "The Comeback" reaffirms that for me. "The Comeback's" music video portrays the theme of never giving up, being persistent, and relying on God. Danny Gokey relays his message to his audience through his music video. The music video has a creative plot, interesting characters, and Gokey's lyrics are very encouraging. The music video is empowering. In the video, it effectively shows the audience the theme of how no one is ever too far gone for God. With God on your side, all things are possible. …show more content…
The plot consists of a young girl, who was very good at gymnastics, she got injured and because of her injury she was unable to compete in her sport for a long time. The girl got very far behind in her training. Many other girls surpassed her in the sport because she was not able to perform at her best. When the girl became healthy again she did not believe there was any way that she could ever get back to the level she was at before. God comforted the young girl though her times of trouble and restored her confidence. She then felt she could return to the level she was at before, so she began to work very hard at gymnastics. She practiced all the time, but it was not an easy journey at all. She did not get discouraged, she kept persistent with her training and eventually was even better than she was before her injury. The plot of the music video is vital in getting the theme across to the audience. The plot shows how overcoming obstacles in life is not going to be easy, but it is possible with God.The lyrics of the song reinforce the music video's theme, which is with God's help people can do anything. The writer's diction in this song is very specific. The song writer made many references to bible verses. In the Bible, Exodus Chapter 9 describes God's power. The book of Exodus portrays God's power by lightning and thunder in the sky. In "The Comeback" one verse says, "You feel the lightning and thunder, your soul shakes." That verse in the song makes a reference to Exodus in the bible talking about how mighty and powerful God is. The song writer also referenced the book of Isaiah in the lyrics. In the song it says "And from the ashes you will take your place back, here comes the comeback," That references the bible story when God said, "Beauty will rise out of the ashes." The song writer also,