Also, in the second verse of this song Drake reminisces on the loss of his father. After the divorce, Drake’s father moved to the states leaving him to be raised by his mother. He reflects on how charges his father had, and the lack of child support kept him from coming back to Drake, however Drake’s Uncle, his mother’s brother, was like a father figure to him. Drake remembers how his uncle told him he could be anything he wanted to be in life, and that he would be success. Drake overcame the loss of his father, by having his uncle there as a fatherly figure to continue to guide him, mentally and finically whenever he could. When Drake became successful he gave his Uncle back every dollar he loaned to him plus more because “He deserved it.” Throughout this song, Drake speaks on his tough experiences within his family life that have ultimately brought him to become the person he is today. With him from his mother, grandmother, and uncle, Drake overcame the loss of different aspects within his life by gaining new means to the missing…
‘Cats in the Cradle’ was originally recorded by Harry Chapin, in 1974, featuring in the album, Verities & Balderdash. Although originally intended to be poem, its lyrical and rhythmic nature has led to it becoming regarded as one of the most successful folk rock songs. Its success was evident with the single topping the Billboard Hot 100 in December the same year of its release.…
For my capstone performance I have selected four pieces of vocal literature: The Monk and His Cat by Samuel Barber, Si mes vers avaient des ailes by Reynaldo Hahn, Una donna a quindici anni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and V’adoro Pupille by George Frideric Handel. This repertoire includes a variety of pieces in different styles and languages, and overall I believe it encompasses my work as a classical vocalist.…
The “Morning Song” uses many language features throughout the poem to provide clear imagery, which shows how the arrival of the baby has affected the speaker’s life. First, the poem starts with the picture of a “fat gold watch,” which expresses the speaker’s idea that time is being taken away from her and that having a child is an enduring responsibility. In addition, the watch also represents the baby’s heartbeat, which is a constant reminder of the baby’s presence. Then the speaker goes on to create an image in the reader’s mind of a “New statue. In a drafty museum.” This image shows a variety of emotions the speaker feels, such as resent, pain, and sorrow. Additionally, the use of “statue” depicts an attitude of resent because it describes a sense of permanence, which the speaker has now recognized that her child has been born. Also, the use of “drafty museum,” creates an idea of distance between the speaker and her child. The statement, “I’m no more your mother,” is another example of the speaker’s attitude, which shows her distance and anger. Another image that aids in the expression of the speaker’s attitude is when she says, “Your mouth opens clean as a cat’s.” This depicts the distinct and loud crys of the infant, which wakes the speaker at night, and it once again shows the distance between the speaker and her infant when she refers to the baby as if it were an object by calling it a cat. These vivid images definitely…
Stanza two shows us how the baby is well looked after, yet is lacking the affection that small children need. The child experiences a vague passing spasm of loss.' The mother blocks out her child's cries. There is a lack of contact and warmth between the pair.…
“Talking shit about a pretty sunset,” is a song that portrays an overall apathetic outlook on life. The listener can clearly hear the discontent expressed in the words sung and the execution in the music. Thoughts of suicide, phobia of commitment, lack and gain of motivation, fixation and illusions of a better life are all present. Through the complex breaks and climax of the song, tells an emotional story of revelation, realization and self-actualization.…
‘Desiree’s Baby’ is a short story written by Kate Chopin. This story highlights some sense of consequence and karma as the main theme. It also tends to explore the problems of a man’s pride who is trying to overcome the love he has got for his race and wife. The purpose of this essay is to examine some of the major themes; racial superiority and inferiority, blind and deep love, and mystery, and how they have changed everything in the entire story.…
The first stanza is rather sad, with the ‘sad man’ being the father who cannot come up with a new story.…
“A Story” by Li-Young Lee is a melancholy poem expressing a relationship between father and son, focusing primarily on the father’s thoughts. Their relationship gets complicated when the dad can not come up with a story for his pleading son because he is too wrapped up in worrying about a possible future in which he fails to come up with a tale causing the son to leave, essentially ruining their relationship before it even has a chance to develop. Lee accomplishes delivery of this relationship by utilizing deep, meaningful dialogue, and an impactful conclusion statement.…
The song that I chose to analyze is “Changes” by Tupac Shakur. The late Tupac Shakur was an African American rapper who was shot dead years ago. His powerful lyrics have impacted the rap industry to this day, because he spoke the truth. His lyrics directly related to his everyday struggles, and how being a successful African American is not an easy task to achieve. Rap usually talks about events of everyday life, and the song “Changes” talks about racial profiling, poverty, and how racism affects the everyday life of African American people. Note that this song came out in about 1996 where things were different, however the lyrics of this song still ring in the ears of people who are affected by the evil of racism.…
We are forgetting how neglected children really feel and this song boldly outlines their perspective of…
Sheeran begins the song by comparing the wholeness he remembers his grandfather to be to the broken remnants of him that are left by Alzheimer’s. Though only six years old, the boy in the song can tell that there is something missing in his grandfather. The boy sees…
The poem is based on a strong father-son relationship which is contrasted by the film Billy Elliot. In the poem, the Boy seeks ambition through his father whom he sees as God-like and a great encouragement.…
The first stanza is about when the child was a baby/toddler. His excuse was, “There were planes to catch, and bills to pay” These lines show us he traveled in his work, and missed valuable time with his son and wife. He traveled with his work so much that, “He learned to talk while I was away” Never-the-less, the young son admired his father and said,”I’m gonna be like you, Dad, You know I’m going to be like you.…
I am proud to be an American. This song has always been close to my heart. I have family that has served in the military past and present. I pray every day that our service men and women are home safe in their beds at night. For those that have had to go overseas and serve, it is hard on them and their families. The time they spend away from their families in order to protect us is often not thought about. This song represents the men and women who serve our country and the sacrifices they make.…