In this song, I will be discussing the concepts of impact bias, the spotlight effect, and the idea of self-efficacy that interconnect with the lyrics. The song itself is filled emotional metaphors and analogies that relate to the ideas of sorrow, depression, and the singer finding her way after a problem she is facing. This song can give a tiny source of representation into the mind of Florence and her self-concept and feelings.
According to Meyers (2013) impact bias is the “overestimating the enduring impact of emotion-causing events” (p. 48). Throughout the song, it’s apparent there has been an experience she has endured that has caused her a vast amount of pain and self-questioning. Impact bias, however is applied because Florence, did …show more content…
Florence believes there are forces trying to get her; she feels as if though the “demons” are acknowledging her behavior, but also her internal thoughts and the way she is displaying her sorrow. Per Meyers (2017), the spotlight effect is defined as, “the belief that others are paying more attention to our appearance and behavior than they really are” (p. 34). Although there are no ghouls, that we know of, she says there are. Her subjective perspective signifies other forces such as people or the emotions she is experiencing. These ghouls could be other people, this other person, or simply the regrets she mentions in the first …show more content…
She is more depressed and apprehensive. According to Meyers (2013) “children and adults with strong feelings of self-efficacy are more persistent, less anxious, and less depressive” (p.56). Florence, sadly, has a weak sense of self-efficacy. She mentions being damned and says she was looking for heaven, but found the devil, which could symbolize an attempt of suicide or some other effort to solve this issue. Grief is a beast and it knows no
According to Meyers (2013) impact bias is the “overestimating the enduring impact of emotion-causing events” (p. 48). Throughout the song, it’s apparent there has been an experience she has endured that has caused her a vast amount of pain and self-questioning. Impact bias, however is applied because Florence, did …show more content…
Florence believes there are forces trying to get her; she feels as if though the “demons” are acknowledging her behavior, but also her internal thoughts and the way she is displaying her sorrow. Per Meyers (2017), the spotlight effect is defined as, “the belief that others are paying more attention to our appearance and behavior than they really are” (p. 34). Although there are no ghouls, that we know of, she says there are. Her subjective perspective signifies other forces such as people or the emotions she is experiencing. These ghouls could be other people, this other person, or simply the regrets she mentions in the first …show more content…
She is more depressed and apprehensive. According to Meyers (2013) “children and adults with strong feelings of self-efficacy are more persistent, less anxious, and less depressive” (p.56). Florence, sadly, has a weak sense of self-efficacy. She mentions being damned and says she was looking for heaven, but found the devil, which could symbolize an attempt of suicide or some other effort to solve this issue. Grief is a beast and it knows no