Now fear, it filled the countryside, There was fear in every home For these sins I know you know it doesn’t mean that much to me Metaphor and Personification: “Do you ever feel like a plastic bag” – the first line creates a somber mood, already likening a human to an empty object and “Baby, you’re a firework” – creating a positive mood to counteract the first verse and likening a human to something bright and explosive The killing, the dying, it was all done in vain, And just because I call you up I must be warmer now It is very hard not to put ten or fifteen of his songs on this list. But you don’t really care for music, do you? Yeah And from your lips she drew the Hallelujah, But baby I’ve been here before Or, Willie McBride, was it slow and obscene? Metaphor: “At the end of another lost highway”. Everything you touch surely dies, But you only need the light when it’s burning low http://grooveshark.com/#!/searchq=somewhere+over+the+rainbow%2Fwhat+a+wonderful+world Did the rifles fir o’er you as they lowered you down? With his head on the floor There is also a version from the film ‘Moulin Rouge‘ that deserves a mention also. And I think to myself what a wonderful world Repetition: repetition has been included, to also add to the beat of the song. The easiest way, in my opinion, to get them to relate to poetry is by telling them that songs are poems. ex. Forever enshrined behind some glass pane, Only miss the sun when it starts to snow I’m as heavy as can be The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls While rap music is complex and offers varying content and context–some not suitable for the classroom–there are many songs that are not only PG but are poignant, poetic, and applicable. Of this troubled northern land, But lately, I’ve been thinking ‘switching sides, And your wildfire lies’ Sibilance, emphasises the angryness the singer is trying to portray as the words can be hissed in an evilish sounding way. e.g And he’s long gone when he’s next to me Techniques: ~ Instead of saying “my symphony played the song when you were buried/ died” he made it sound much nicer and more gentle (Euphemism) Determine how they function to develop the theme and/or appeal to the audience. Now I don’t know where the moral is They tell me I can blow On and on Once in a lullaby, Somewhere over the rainbow Way up high Contributing to the joyful mood. If that’s all there is, then there’s no point for me, So please, can I ask just why we’re alive? Like many of Simon and Garfunkel’s songs, this is pure poetry set to spare guitar strings. “B” sounds is short and and sounds happy. 3. This is a lyrical Bowie classic, it has allure and illusion, a repetitive chorus and a catchy tune as well. it’s pouring rain, it’s pouring rain, come into me, come into me, it’s pouring rain, it’s pouring rain, come into me, come into me), http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iQRXuAo6Eg. Pretend he doesn’t know that he’s the reason why, http://grooveshark.com/#!/search?q=trouble+taylor+swift. This song tells the story of two friends separated by bigotry and mis-understanding. Reply Delete David Bowie is a rare musician; in that he has such a wide variety of musical styles and lyrical poetics. Gather the lyrics to each song. An example includes: ‘Their expectations’ and ‘Your hesitations’. Imagery was used to depict a dramtic love story set in shakespearian times, with a dreamy mood. o The shortened words create suspense and form shadowy images, Alliteration Assonance – The assonance in this song helps create a feeling of sadness and dreariness. Each one of these songs has something to say, and they touch me deeply. “when trouble melts like lemon drops” is a simile not a metaphor, a metaphor is comparing two things without using the words like or as, therefor it is a simile not a metaphor as it says “like lemon drops”. Apprentice Message to mary – The beverly brothers, 36. Somewhere Over the Rainbow/ What a Wonderful World- Israel Kamakawiow. And a whole generation who were butchered and damned. Cliche. Warrior She fell in love in the first place, For the life of me We were merely freshmen You are listening to a song. REPETITIVE THE PURPOSEFUL RE-USE OF WORDS AND PHRASES FOR AN EFFECT. And the tears of a people ran together. Lately I’ve found, when I start to think aloud, there’s a longing in the sound. Time dies. I’m not in love, hmm, it’s because, Ooh, you’ll wait a long time for me Another killing had been done But terror takes the sound” E.g. Glory, one blaze of glory The following songs were suggested by Charles Kaka Mgbekem, I am going to sort through  them to see which ones make the final cut. As I learn more and more of the French language, the subtle elegance of her lyrics come through to me more and more. But my smile still stays on, Whatever happens, I’ll leave it all to chance Wrong side of heaven and righteous side of hell – Five Finger Death Punch, 39. Silence like a cancer grows We do a project where they pick a song of choice, play it for the class, and identify numerous poetic devices. you can’t see shiny cars) The movie that this song comes from is fascinatingly weird and multi-layered. Bluebirds fly I just love the way you’re running out of life. e.g: Without me, without me, without me, And now I see, now I see, now I see, Oh, oh, trouble, trouble, trouble, 2. One song, before the sun sets Truth like a blazing fire, an eternal flame Only hate the road when you’re missing home But here in this graveyard that’s still No Man’s Land One song glory, one song before I go Does anyone have any suggestions? I’ve seen this room and I’ve walked this floor So go and book that restaurant My soul is painted like the wings of butterflies, o “You try to scream with the show Rhyme is used effectively to allow the audience to catch on to the song. When my eyes were stabbed by the flash of a neon light For the friendship, it was strong, And sometimes in the evening ‘Where trouble melts like lemon drops’ is a simile (uses ‘like’) and personification is prescribing human characteristics and traits (look at that- tautology) to non-living or non-human things. To the far side of town Wonderful world- Assonance. 30 Song Verses So Poetic, They Could Very Well Be Found In English Literature Books. To the neon god they made If you wish to play the song for the students, have the song available. POETIC DEVICES IN SONGS Sarah Pottle C Block Hyperbole Uses exaggeration to express strong emotion Similes I have died every day waiting for you Darling, don't be afraid I have loved you For a thousand years I'll love you for a thousand more A comparison between two unlike things Pills n’ Potions- Nicki Manaj 3. Blue birds fly- Alliteration. And now he’s guilt-stricken, sobbin’ It’s not somebody who’s seen the light. The rythym repeats throughout the song. Prowling ’round the Ryan Road But my words like silent raindrops fell It hides a nasty stain still lying there Was gonna make it big and not be beat, Now the neighborhood’s cracked and torn Only two instruments are present: the skillful plucking solo ukulele, which is outshone by the cheerful yet soulful voice of Israel, his words seem light and free yet are deep and eloquent at the same time. Stanza - a grouping of two or more lines of a poem … 3. If this song doesn’t put you in a reflective mood then nothing will. Hip-Hop In The Classroom Maybe the best way to think about these songs is to view them as a kind of chronological overview of where hip-hop has been so that students may begin to see its evolution as well–all through the lens of teachable music. Rhyme: Rhyme has been used to create a beat and rhythm to the song when read. Abandoned places – I guess we know the score Poetic devices in songs 1. Who were both good friends of mine, Isaac, he was Protestant “Shine bright like a diamond” is a similie which Rihanna is using to desribe the brightness of something. And tenement halls Three examples of poetic devices used are simile, rhyrme and repitition. ~’It’s not complicated’ is later repeated a few more times throughout the song I think back on the things I did that could have been catastrophic for my future, yet somehow I wandered through the minefield unscathed. ‘I don’t want to perish like a fading horse, Youth is like diamonds in the sun’ -These phrases are imagery. And, though you died back in 1916, o The repetition of the ‘c’ and ‘t’ sound is hard and short to heighten the frightful and intimidating mood Behind the curtain in the pantomime We were merely freshmen Empty spaces – what are we living for? I love your skin, oh so white I’ll face it with a grin Mood if the Poem is joyful and full. Ouvre le Chien, Zane, Zane, Zane The countless white crosses in mute witness stand Still it’s hard Click on first one. 2. For the life of me Give me some good ‘ole lobotomy, Zane, Zane, Zane Well, I hope you died quick and I hope you died clean If you have any suggestions for this list, please drop me an email. Not everyone is so fortunate. Another soul And also on the faces of people passing by The whole album: Razor-blade Romance is very dark and poetic like this, it is a swirl of moody black water, it goes great with an aged Scotch and a headache. o “As horror looks you right between the eyes” ‘Boulevard of Broken’ – alliteration, the ‘b’s have a punchy sound which creates the impact that the author is trying to communicate. They’ll learn much more then we’ll know Why do people rush so quickly into mob mentality? You know, I used to live alone before I knew ya “Red” by Taylor Swift includes many poetic devices. This is a cover of the popular song originally written and recorded by the band 10cc, it has been given a darker and more foreboding sound by the master modifier Tori Amos; it is cruel and plaintive. When you joined the glorious fallen in 1916, I’m not quite right at all ~ ‘I miss you’ is being repeated. And touched the sound of silence, And in the naked light I saw Thinks about her now and how he never really wept he said, We tried to wash our hands of all of this Rhyme: “Sins in hell,” “As far as I can tell.” This helps maintain the rapid rhythm without interrupting the song. The songs have to be approved by me, but I always tell them that swears are NOT an automatic deal breaker for me. Now I’m guilt-stricken, sobbin’ with my head on the floor It’s a cold and it’s a broken Hallelujah. Where it’s pointless to be high If you like heartfelt songs that have more than just a simple repeating chorus, you really need to check Passenger out. I will do me harm, Here I stand, foot in hand Alliteration is the repetition of a sound or letter at the beginning of multiple words in a … Then turn my face around His girl took a week’s worth of valium and slept The cars are moving like a half a mile an hour and I Yeah, you’re a beauty but they’ve seen your type before, You’ve got no need but still you want This song might be a bit of a surprise. Do you mind if I sit down here by your graveside? Play off your pupils' love for music by bringing music into your classroom to develop their understanding of literary devices and the effect they have on the written word. For Willie McBride, it all happened again, Maybe one day you’ll understand why o “Something evil’s lurkin’in the dark” If this song doesn’t put you in a reflective mood then nothing will. Anaphora Sam Hunt Three things seemingly unrelated come together in this perfection of a song: a mashup of the 1939 hit song from ‘The Wizard Of Oz’ and Louis Armstrong’s ‘What A Wonderful World’ is performed in one take by the beloved Hawaiian folk musician Israel Kamakawiwo’ole. No need to endure anymore Lanterns- Birds of Tokyo because when the sun shines, we’ll shine together) Ooh, you’ll wait a long time On we march till we meet the dawn. Well, I see trees of green and red roses too Sibilance – helps to set the feel of the poem/song (e.g. I need to find a Christian song for English class and label 10 DIFFERENT poetic devices in the song. And whispered in the sound of silence. Like many of Simon and Garfunkel’s songs, this is pure poetry set to spare guitar strings. Blue birds fly- Alliteration. – ” Another life that’s gone to waste http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6n84XlW1YqM, ‘Missing him was dark grey’ and ‘loving him was red’ are also metaphors. Repetition: “And I don’t care”x5. Alliteration. http://grooveshark.com/#!/search?q=Jesus+of+Suburbia, I knew you were Trouble – Taylor Swift but … Alliteration is typically used to create flow, and to create onomatopoeia when someone is reading aloud, which is why it is often found in poetry and song lyrics. Brandon OD’d and died There are others, but these are the most commonly used ones by lyricists. The slowness of the song gives it a somber mood and the breathy and forceful Tori Amos is perfect for this rendition. Some of the more popular poetic devices to spice up one's lyrics include rhyme, metaphors, similes, alliteration, imagery, personification, point-of-view, hyperbole, repetition and symbols. Have ears that do not hear I just love the way you’re losing your life, Woah, my baby, how beautiful you are We knew that Isaac danced up there, We knew he liked the band http://dilandau.eu/hip-hop/Macklemore%20&%20Ryan%20Lewis/Same%20Love/download-mp3-1.html. There is also a frustration here for our social lack of a definitive ‘Coming Of Age Ritual’, our society doesn’t define when you cease to be a child and become an adult, so it is left to us to decide for ourselves when we have crossed that threshold. The show must go on, yeah A Catholic would be killed tonight, To even up the score Repetition is used quite frequently to put the message of what she is trying to say into the audiences head. I carried the keyboard because as great as the touchscreen is, (and it is great) it is not a real replacement for a physical keyboard. I listen to music every chance I get, and my love for this absence of silence began back in high school. Poetry set to music. Poetic devices are important literary tools that are used to intensify an emotion, add rhythm or make a poem more meaningful. You’re gone with the sin, my baby and beautiful you are What lines in rap do you guys think are the most poetic? I have to find the will to carry on Heartborne, 7th Seeker Euphony: words … All of his albums have more than just one great song on them. Well the suffering, the sorrow, the glory, the shame Still remains Find one song, one last refrain And I think to myself ex. Then ask me how I feel? I adore the despair in your eyes And I love every single tear you cry Find four different literary or rhetorical devices. And I think to myself what a wonderful world, The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky Hold the line And the tears of a people ran together We held the light to our faces and relisied we were chasing shadows. Here I stand, foot in hand And the dreams that you dream of It is a fortunate thing that after seeing the horrors and pointless loss of life that people everywhere abandoned war and turned towards a peaceful existence forever abandoning aggression and warfare. Sibilance has been used to create a type of sound that suits the melody playing in the background. And you let her go, Staring at the bottom of your glass And Sean was Catholic born ‘Let us die young or let us live forever’ ‘Hoping for the best, but expecting the worst’ ‘Can you imagine when this race is run, turn our golden faces into the sun’ -These phrases are all metaphores and are used throughout the song. 1. 2. Another body to grow old I find this song intoxicating, it is an expression of a love of sea, of land and life. Now I want to fly … They tell me I can go Just outside Newry town But it never made a difference 1. “Choose to chance the rapids/And dare to dance the tide” – alliteration and internal rhyme (“Chance” and “Dance”), “You know a dream is like a river – Simile, “And a dreamer’s just a vessel” – Metaphor. Where do I even start? You could use it in a whole group game format or print out and use in a classroom gallery walk.Figurative Language in Popular Songs is an e 1. And she, a punk who rarely ever took advice Nothing’s free Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Listening to this song is a powerful experience, as are most Queen songs; they are delivered by Freddie with no reservation and a power that amazes me. Repetition- is used to get the message across My mistakes were made for you – The last shadow puppets, 48. ‘Cause it’s such a long way down, So I tell them that Punctuation Another poetic device used is rhyme. Metaphor-A dreamy-eyed child staring into night Such is the story of life, the endless repetition of living. I really love the poetic lyrics of nearly all of Passenger’s songs. There were roses, roses Actually, number one and two are assonance, because number one is repeating “I”, and number two is repeating ” I’m pushin’ “, and the term assonance means to repeat. What I mean is: I listen it once and then I have to listen to it obsessively for many days before I get over it and forget about it until I accidentally listen to it again and get sucked back into Wonderland. Another hero, another mindless crime The fourth, the fifth, the minor fall and the major lift e.g: they’re pushin’, pushin’, they’re pushin’, 3. Wake up where the clouds are far behind me o “You see a sight that almost stops your heart” Rhyme- “It’s the same hate that’s caused wars from religion, Gender to skin color, the complexion of your pigment”. I only listen to Christian music and I think Christian music is so beautiful. The book has a ‘Thin Man’ character and something about the ambiance of this song makes a bond between the feeling I got while reading that book. And fading to yellow in a brown leather frame? To help you understand the definition and meaning of English poetic devices, we have elaborated all the major poetic devices with examples in English literature: Alliteration One of the most used poetic devices, Alliteration is a phonetic structure and repeated usage of sound or letter used in the first syllable of a word. I love listening to new types of music, and discovering musical worlds anew. Where trouble melts like lemon drops This has been a problem since time immemorial. My make-up may be flaking A young girl, find glory, Beyond the cheap colored lights But all I’ve ever learned from love Hoping one day you’ll make a dream last Most lyrics lose their meaning once the technical aspect of music is taken away from it. Cœur De Pirate is amazing, I enjoy all of her songs, beautiful in lyrical content as well as enjoyable and soulful to listen to. List three of them and explain what each is doing in the song – creating a mood like melancholy, sadness, nostalgia, anger, frustration etc. o This line demonstrates sibilance, enhancing the shadowy, chilling nature of the song The telling of common emotions can also apply to other feelings such as depression. It’s not complicated ” She was touchin’ her face Probably my favorite literary song, but that’s mostly because it’s one of my rabbit-hole songs, and not just on account of the lyrics. I’m not in love, so don’t forget it e.g. Repetition- “I can’t change”- They can’t change that there homosexual it’s who they are. As if ‘horror’ was staring at you. 2. By: Nisha Tailor 2. I will break my arm Way up high And the sign flashed out its warning But never to touch and never to keep Glory, from the soul of a young man, A young man, find the one song You’ve nowhere to go, but you’ll go there again. I won’t be held responsible i need to find a song that has 5 or more poetic devices for a school project. 2. Ten thousand people maybe more We will always be as one, There were roses, roses This repetition is significant because it emphasizes the beauty and comfort of the hotel. Rhyme- it is used so that you relate the line above with the next line and to put in rhythm I can not remember Metaphor-“kids are walking ’round the hallway plagued by pain in their heart”. I changed my song to Empty Garden (Hey, hey Johnny) by Elton John. And she broke your throne and she cut your hair I can fly, I will scream Below is a list of literary devices, most of which you'll often come across in both prose and poetry. -My Experience As A Cable-Guy. This adds an upbeat rhythm to the song because of the short and sharp “i” sound. i am into like alternative, and indie music or like pop/punk. o And no one’s gonna save you” Only hate the road when you’re missing home You’ve nowhere to go but you’ll go there again He just plays guitar and smokes a lot of pot, Jay committed suicide Only know you love her when you let her go To a man, that’s what I am. One song, he had the world at his feet No apologies, he’ll never see you cry I said I’d like to see you, but then again It reminds me of sad days stuck inside, in the rain. Alliteration – helps to focus the reader on a particular section of the poem and helps to make it catchy and easier to remember (e.g. The wine will flow and then you’ll just fly away, To a man, to a man And those who give the orders are not the ones to die…. Though originally recorded by the band Tears For Fears in 1982, this song came to life for me when it was recorded by Michael Andrews and Gary Jules for the soundtrack of the film Donnie Darko. Stopped a baby’s breath and a shoe full of rice, no, Can’t be held responsible Glory, from the pretty boy front man, Who wasted opportunity o Horror itself cannot ‘look at you’ however can impact ones feelings and actions. But inside in the dark I’m aching to be free, The show must go on You are listening to a song. The cruelest dream, reality, For the life of me, – “My symphony played the song that carried you out” I can not remember Music is a great way to teach students about both metaphors and similes. Rhyme is the most popular of the poetic devises as most lyrics use rhyme to create memorable songs. If you have any comments please Email me. Don’t set me free 3. Where trouble melts like lemon drops- metaphor/ personification. I also love his classic Space Oddity, which I may add to this list. I’ve come to talk with you again 1. 18 shares | 2915 views . Another heartache, another failed romance I’ve been walking all day, and I’m nearly done. But remember when I moved in you In some loyal heart is your memory enshrined? We fell through the ice when we tried not to slip we’d say, For the life of me Hall of fame- Script fairy tales of yesterday will grow but never die. This is also not to be considered a complete list, it is only a small piece of the pie, and I don’t claim to be an expert in either poetry or music, but I know what I like, and I hope you like these songs also. Glory, like a sunset You're probably familiar with some of these songs as well so that might make it more fun. 3. ‘Cause all that you do seems such a waste of time It was on a Sunday morning, When the awful news came ’round And echoed in the wells of silence, And the people bowed and prayed Don’t set me free The song is melodious and macabre, it is the sorrowful musings of a societal reject, a loner and a loser. Hear my words that I might teach you Also, the literary device repetition is in both pieces. 1. This might be a metaphor for life and its awe. does anyone know of a song, that has a lot of poetic devices.....that are easy to spot. “Strange Birds,” written by Sia Furler & Birdy. High above the chimney top A poetic device plays a significant role in putting a poem in all its beauty by intensifies its meaning, enhancing the emotional feeling and leaving the reader mesmerized! And the holy dove was moving too The old neighborhood was so alive ~ Enjambment after ‘another life passes by’ http://grooveshark.com/#!/searchq=somewhere+over+the+rainbow%2Fwhat+a+wonderful+world, http://grooveshark.com/#!/s/Hotel+California/2bVVl?src=5, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgRxVoGZnBU, http://www.metrolyrics.com/umbrella-lyrics-rihanna.html, Common Southern sayings (Alabama region in the USA). Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. And you let her go They said, they won’t divide us Ashish Dutta. And you let her go e.g. This one is a must on any poetic songs list. 3. what made us think that we were wise and we’d never compromise…. World, Someday I wish upon a star Ouvre le Chien A brevity poem (30 words) I made as an experiment to compare two poetic devices that are opposites of each other: Euphony and Cacophony. Talking to my wall If you have a list of poetic songs, email it to me, and I will add it. And rest for awhile in the warm summer sun, i need to find a song that has 5 or more poetic devices for a school project. Repetition-Master And the dreams that you dare to The allegories, the allusions of biblical stories, and the intertwining of a modern life, are there to paint a picture of exquisite sorrow, and sweet pain. 2. What made us think that we were wise and we’d never compromise Repetition is featured in the chorus with the reoccurrence of the word “lovely”. Don’t tell your friends about the two of us But now you never show that to me do ya Little things gave you away – Linkin Park. I like the dark When late at night, a car came We were merely freshmen, My best friend took a week’s vacation to forget her Only know you love her when you let her go No one dared How will you know when you have arrived? It’s not complicated ” This is accomplished through the use of many poetic devices such as metaphorical, rhyme and repetition. 2. It’s complicated ” It is the song of someone trapped. On we march with a midnight song, Well you let her go, Cause you only need the light when it’s burning low This is an unordered list, so the placement of a song within this list does not denote favor or value over any other songs in the collection. And those who give the orders o This line is a metaphor emphasizing the fearful and dark mood Repetition: At the end of the song, the line “Hey Johnny, can’t you come out to play in your empty garden” is repeated to add emphasis to the point of wanting him to come back and not understanding or fully accepting that he’s gone. And it’s not a cry that you hear at night, Help!!!? Repetition – The repetition in this song also helps to create a feeling of sadness as well as slowing down the tempo of the song instead of speeding it up. 1. Well you only need the light when it’s burning low ( Log Out /  Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. 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