Music can completely change my mood, take me back in time and enrich my life. What Does This Song Mean To Me? Better yet, what doe..
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Hidden Meanings: Interpreting Even the Most Difficult Song Lyrics
Published on 2011-09-17 19:00:00
Ever wondered what your favorite song is really about? Is the melody catchy but the lyrics impossible to decipher? Here are some simple things you can look for that will help you interpret your favorite songs. You can start out by doing a little research. When was the song written? Did anything happen during that [...]
Song Lyrics: Just Poetry With a Kick?
Published on 2011-09-16 19:00:00
The connection between song lyrics and poetry has to be taken on an artist by artist and song by song basis. Early rock and roll was full of doo wop groups whose hits were totally devoid of poetic lyrics. The words of songs such as Little Richards- “Tutti Frutti’ or The Beatles- “She Loves You’ [...]
Using Symbolism and Semantics in Song Interpretation
Published on 2011-09-12 19:00:00
Lyrics, whether to a forlorn love song, or a party anthem, are not merely vocal accompaniment to the melody, but often stand alone as poetry in itself. Well written lyrics are just like some of the great poems of our time: difficult to interpret, but not impossible. Artists often create songs based upon meaningful events [...]
