Song of Myself

symbolic song (to me at least). This song may not be the most elegant or the most well known. Being written by an old punk rock band, they aren't exactly known for being a tear dropper. No, this song is a fist raiser. Social Distortion's "I Wasn't Born To Follow" is the song strong enough to push a generation to change the world. I know it's helped to change mine. The first part of the song was really the part to catch my attention. "When I grow up, I'm gonna be a star. I'm gonna sing my songs…

they’re both gospels. I picked this little light of mine because I grew up listening to this song and always liked it. I can relate because I know no matter what I gave in life I got to shine. Also in this little light of mine they basically saying God is shining his light through them. No matter where you go or do let God use his light in you. So with stand by me it’s the kind of the same thing. I picked this song because I feel God will always stand by me. Through everything I’ve been through…

One of the minor African goddesses, is Oya. Her name, Oya, in the Yoruban culture means “she who tore”. Oya is a Great Yoruban Orisha. An Orisha is any of several minor gods in southern Nigeria. The term is also used in various religious cults of South America and the Caribbean. She is the goddess of storms and winds, but her realm ranges from a gentle breeze to thunder and lightning. One reason why she is feared by many people, is because she brings sudden changes in people and landscapes, etc.…

The song '' FireWork" by katy perry exhibits freedoms throughout its verses. The positive connection between young listeners and this song allow it to enliven one's personality. The song hints at the fact that every individual has an ability to shine and show his or her true colors. This anthem is meant to inspire anyone that has a dream or idea to pursue it in life. In "FireWork," Katy Perry asks others to look forward to a future where his or her ideas may be set free to others, just like a…

“Up on Melancholy Hill” by the band Gorillaz is a song from their album “Plastic Beach”, which uses the extended metaphor of a beach formed by trash and plastic that has been collecting on the sea. This song takes place on the island, with two lovers looking out towards the titular Melancholy Hill, with the singer speaking to her. It uses this to make a statement about consumerism, and more specifically how many people try to fill a void inside themselves with consumerism, but can never truly…

The song I have chosen to analyze is “See you again” by Wiz Khlafia. The lyrics main message is that you can just meet a random person in your life and it can end up being to not just your best friend, but see them as a blood family member. This can be said, because of the following lyrics “And what's small turn to a friendship ,A friendship turn to a bond, And that bond will never be broken,The love will never get lost,And when brotherhood come first, Then the line will never be crossed”.…

This song has been quintessence part of my life whenever I start a new chapter of my life for example; at age 18 I first join the army and being station in Korea. Being away from friends and family made me felt alone and afraid. Yet, the song has always found a way to help me stay optimism and confidence at mine decision that everything will be all right. Being happy with yourself and cherish of what you have, is a decision that has to be determinedly made. The song is recognized as a wedding…

Hear the Magic by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards is an extraordinary written song. Things that stood out about it was the flow of the lyrics. They used repetition a lot to get the point of the song out in the chorus. The way the used imagery made the song a remarkable hit. They used words such as ringin’ to make you hear when the sound is not existent. The rhyming in the song was slightly noticeable, but it added to the song overall quality. Can You Hear the Music message is Music is not just…

The song trying to be cool by the indie band Phoenix was an important hit in 2012. The band originally comes from France and the writer is Thomas Mars. Trying To Be Cool became one of the most popular songs because of its meaning, swing and lyrics that all represent a very trendy stereotype of how a man ‘hits’ or seduces a woman. Throughout the song Mars uses literary devices such as metaphors and symbolism to describe how he entices a woman. Most importantly, it shows the struggle he has in the…

Don Lee.” Goldenbaum-Yang evaluated the cost of change and decided that the value of moving worship earlier did not outweigh the cost of the relationship capital necessary to enact the change. Secondly, Camp Don Lee creates culture through worship songs. Because the community values worship, the worship leader plays a key role at camp in the summer. Sometimes the camp has a guest musician come in for the night or for the weekend. Goldenbaum-Yang partners with this music leader to develop the…