Song of Songs

There are many songs, past and present that relate to the study of human behavior in society, also known as sociology. The “Man in the Mirror” is a well-known song by Michael Jackson which was released in 1987 on the album “Bad”, a song that I am able to identify with that contains many parts of sociology. I chose the “Man in the Mirror” by Michael Jackson, because it is a song I believe can be connected to different themes and topics of sociology that we have discussed in class; it is well…

Die Pig, Die!,” a quote from Ice-T most controversial song “Cop Killer” had everyone in rage. With words like these being said and being published without modifying the lyrics should say something about the artist and producer. From the society point of view, they would see this as hatred words being said as literal words towards cops and the artist intending to do something towards them. In reality and the artist point of view of creating a song, artists express themselves lyrically but need to…

AP Language & Composition: Song Rhetorical Analysis The song “Not Afraid” by legendary rapper,Eminem, shows the transformation of a troubled soul and also relays a positive message. From the powerful melody to the meaningful lyrics, Eminem and others involved created a sense of togetherness with an audience that has also experienced the ups and downs life has to offer. At the start of the song, Eminem talks over the chorus as if he was reflecting on his life;which in turn creates a…

Album Review. Likes: The Great Forever, Shoulda' Known Better, Night, Gon' B Alright Dislikes: Burn It Up! Overall: Back to the strong suit of lyrical social consciousness; musically, it lost my attention 11 years ago, Janet Jackson endured a ridiculous backlash and blacklisting after her breast was accidentally shown during her Superbowl halftime performance. The incident nearly, if not actually, ruined her current album, Damita Jo's, chances of getting the acknowledgement it deserved. Over…

His Own Shot” by Brand New, relates to me personally because of a friendship I came across in high school. When I listen to this song, it brings me back to my teenage years, when I was a young girl longing for a relationship with my dream guy. This band was introduced to me by an English teacher from highschool whom I had the biggest crush on. I connect with this song because it reminds me of the relationship I had with this teacher. He stole my heart at first sight, introduced me to beautiful…

Oftentimes, I find myself only catching explicit, sexist, or racist lyrics as a song ended, leaving me wondering what I missed. This spurred my interest in the possibility of sexist content going unnoticed or unprocessed in music, and the possible consequences this might have. In this paper, I will seek to explore if Grinnelleans, a community highly involved with social justice, find instances of sexism in lyrics of popular songs when listening, and if reading the lyrics thereafter yields any…

to go through every person’s mind at some point. J. Alfred Prufrock in the poem “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” takes this fear to a whole new level. When reading the title of the poem, the reader would more than likely think that it was going to be a beautiful love song. Although, as the poem goes on its obvious that it is the exact opposite of that. T. S. Elliot takes what is a promise of a love song and turns it into more of a persistent reminder of how Prufrocks life is lonely and…

world to see that she was human and could be vulnerable like everyone else. The entire album was a masterpiece filled with Black girl magic and truth about life. However, the song that captured the attention of many was entitled, “Sandcastles.” After going through this course, the…

gives a person identity. I like mostly clean songs, and ones that have an amazing melody and lyrics. I think some songs that define me are Fight Song by Rachel Platten, and Let it Go by Demi Lovato and Idina Menzel. Some songs I like include Heartbeat Song by Kelly Clarkson, Neon Lights by Demi Lovato, Sugar by Maroon 5, Style by Taylor Swift, and 22 by Taylor Swift. The genre of these songs is mostly pop. Some are pop and rock(Style), or a Disney song(Let it Go). Talking about genres, when I…

much about music, other than playing trumpet and having the ability to sing a few rock songs. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to explain much about my experience. I was also excited, because I have always wanted to experience being in a studio and listening to music. I didn’t let her know that I was observing her, because it may have changed the outcome of the experience. She might have played different songs, not get too emotional, and maybe it would make her feel uncomfortable in her own…