Composing Analysis of Various Song Lyrics

In this assignment, you will write analytical responses that explain how figurative language in song lyrics helps convey deeper meanings. Begin by identifying the literary technqiue, explaining what's being compared, and explore how the figurative language conveys deeper meanings.

Excerpt from “Thunder" by Imagine Dragons

Just a young gun with a quick fuse

I was uptight, wanna let loose

I was dreaming of bigger things and

Wanna leave my own life behind

Not a "Yes, sir," not a follower

Fit the box, fit the mold, have a seat

In the foyer, take a number

I was lightning before the thunder

What two things are being compared in this line?

"I was lightning before the thunder"

Which literary technique is used in this line?

"I was lightning before the thunder"

Which of the following is valid analysis of this line?

“I was lightning before the thunder.”

Excerpts from “How Far I'll Go,” from Moana

See the line where the sky meets the sea? It calls me

And no one knows, how far it goes

If the wind in my sail on the sea stays behind me

One day I'll know

If I go, there's just no telling how far I'll go

. . .

I can lead with pride, I can make us strong

I'll be satisfied if I play along

But the voice inside sings a different song

What is wrong with me?

Which line uses personification?

What two things are being compared in “But the voice inside sings a different song?”

Which of the following is valid analyis of this line?

"But the voice inside sings a different song"

Excerpt from “Firework” by Katy Perry

Do you ever feel

like a plastic bag

Drifting through the wind

Wanting to start again?

Do you ever feel,

feel so paper thin

Like a house of cards

One blow from caving in?

Identify and explain one instance of figurative language. What is the literary technique? What two things are being compared? What deeper meaning is being conveyed? Compose at least three sentences.

Excerpt from “I See The Light," from Tangled

And at last I see the light

And it’s like the fog has lifted

And at last I see the light

And it’s like the sky is new

Identify and explain one instance of figurative language. What is the literary technique? What two things are being compared? What deeper meaning is being conveyed? Compose at least three sentences.

“Electric Love” by Børns

Candy, she's sweet like candy in my veins

Baby, I'm dying for another tasteAnd every night my mind is running around her

Thunder's getting louder and louderBaby, you're like lightning in a bottle

I can't let you go now that I got it

And all I need is to be struck

By your electric love

Baby, your electric love (ah)

Electric love (ah-ah)

Drown me (drown me), you make my heart beat like the rain

Surround me (oh), hold me deep beneath your wavesAnd every night my mind is running around her

Thunder's getting louder and louder and louderBaby, you're like lightning in a bottle

I can't let you go now that I got it

And all I need is to be struck

By your electric love

Baby, your electric love (ah)

Electric love (ah-ah)

Rushing through me

I feel your energy rushing through me

I feel your energy rushing through me

Baby, you're like lightning in a bottle

I can't let you go now that I got it

And all I need is to be struck

By your electric love

Baby, your electric love (ah)

Baby, your electric

Write a literary analysis paragraph about the theme of this song. Identify and explain two instances of figurative language. What is the literary technique? What two things are being compared? What deeper meaning is being conveyed? Compose at least six sentences