If I Were A Boy Poetic Devices
"If I Were a Boy," sung by Beyoncé Knowles, is a popular song that reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2008. Surprisingly enough, Beyoncé herself did not right the original song. Songwriter, BC Jean, wrote the hit single around 2005, however, it was rejected by her label company. Knowles heard it and recorded her own version that was released by Columbia Records. There were rumors speculating that "Queen B" had stolen the song, because Jean did not know anything about it until after it was rerecorded. Both parties denied the accusation, saying that they had eventually reached an agreement after the event.
0:22 This marks the introduction of the drums and essentially the beat to the song. Prior to this, Beyoncé was singing acoustically …show more content…
Though the melody does not differ too much from the introduction, Beyoncé's singing style makes the transition clear. There is much more power and force behind her vocals as opposed to the more relaxed tone of the first verse. She also shifts the melody up an octave to increase the intensity of the chorus when compared to the other verses. This provides a more poignant listening experience.
1:59 This marks the first time we hear a change from the ongoing melody. Beyoncé's voice is accompanied by a harmony underneath that adds an emphasis to this portion of the song, as well as changing the texture again. This serves to build the excitement and tension and is the beginning of the Beyoncé's continued melisma.
2:07 This marks the return of the chorus. Beyoncé once again utilizes melisma to increase the intensity of the melody and add more depth to her vocals. The rhythm of the melody is also slightly syncopated at times instead of being on the beat as it was before. Both of these elements keep the listener wondering where she is going to go next vocally and rhythmically. She also incorporates a harmony underneath the second half of the chorus to once again add to the complexity of the texture. All of these factors create a much more emotional version of the chorus as opposed to the first go around, where it was more
0:22 This marks the introduction of the drums and essentially the beat to the song. Prior to this, Beyoncé was singing acoustically …show more content…
Though the melody does not differ too much from the introduction, Beyoncé's singing style makes the transition clear. There is much more power and force behind her vocals as opposed to the more relaxed tone of the first verse. She also shifts the melody up an octave to increase the intensity of the chorus when compared to the other verses. This provides a more poignant listening experience.
1:59 This marks the first time we hear a change from the ongoing melody. Beyoncé's voice is accompanied by a harmony underneath that adds an emphasis to this portion of the song, as well as changing the texture again. This serves to build the excitement and tension and is the beginning of the Beyoncé's continued melisma.
2:07 This marks the return of the chorus. Beyoncé once again utilizes melisma to increase the intensity of the melody and add more depth to her vocals. The rhythm of the melody is also slightly syncopated at times instead of being on the beat as it was before. Both of these elements keep the listener wondering where she is going to go next vocally and rhythmically. She also incorporates a harmony underneath the second half of the chorus to once again add to the complexity of the texture. All of these factors create a much more emotional version of the chorus as opposed to the first go around, where it was more