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Similarities Between Lyrics And Poetry
Are Lyrics Poetry or Meaningless Words? In society today, there are many arguments about whether or not song lyrics should be considered
poetry, or if the two are completely different in their meanings. Lyrics should be considered poetry because they have a purpose and meaning and
some are written similarly to how poems are. Lyrics and poetry are similar in many ways,in expression, how they are written and their purpose.
A controversial argument is that many people argue the fact that today music is not really meaningful so how can it be considered poetry? Well
in song lyrics, there is the creativeness of pulling in literary techniques to give the lyrics a deeper meaning. For example, in Garth Brooks famous
song, "The Dance," he says,...show more content...
She also is using a hyperbole when saying "I died a hundred times." The concept of what she is saying is to try to tell us how her significant
other leaving her for another girl makes her feel similar to dying. Those are just a few ways literary techniques are used in both lyrics and poetry.
Additionally, lyrics and poetry are used throughout the world to help others understand what people are feeling. Even if people don't speak
the same language, music and poetry makes them feel that they do. It gives a sense of connection, even if it only is for three minutes. Even if
you're not looking at the phonetic part of a song lyric or poem, they both still have an impact. No matter where you are in the world poetry and
music both explain how people are feeling throughout the world. For example in Toby Keith's "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue," he says,
Justice will be served and the battle will rage, This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage. And you'll be sorry that you messed with The U.S
of A. (Lines 25–28)
Keith is saying in these lyrics how nothing will bring America down. In a poem quite similar, Hannah Schoechert says, "Bin Laden tried To crush
our land, But we stood our ground, With our flag in hand. And were still standing." (Lines 6–10)
In both of these examples, the main idea of not backing down is shown quite evidently. In the lyrics as well as the poem, the meanings are clear,
thus making them equal. The
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Similarities Between Lyrics And Poetry

  • 1. Similarities Between Lyrics And Poetry Are Lyrics Poetry or Meaningless Words? In society today, there are many arguments about whether or not song lyrics should be considered poetry, or if the two are completely different in their meanings. Lyrics should be considered poetry because they have a purpose and meaning and some are written similarly to how poems are. Lyrics and poetry are similar in many ways,in expression, how they are written and their purpose. A controversial argument is that many people argue the fact that today music is not really meaningful so how can it be considered poetry? Well in song lyrics, there is the creativeness of pulling in literary techniques to give the lyrics a deeper meaning. For example, in Garth Brooks famous song, "The Dance," he says,...show more content... She also is using a hyperbole when saying "I died a hundred times." The concept of what she is saying is to try to tell us how her significant other leaving her for another girl makes her feel similar to dying. Those are just a few ways literary techniques are used in both lyrics and poetry. Additionally, lyrics and poetry are used throughout the world to help others understand what people are feeling. Even if people don't speak the same language, music and poetry makes them feel that they do. It gives a sense of connection, even if it only is for three minutes. Even if you're not looking at the phonetic part of a song lyric or poem, they both still have an impact. No matter where you are in the world poetry and music both explain how people are feeling throughout the world. For example in Toby Keith's "Courtesy of the Red White and Blue," he says, Justice will be served and the battle will rage, This big dog will fight when you rattle his cage. And you'll be sorry that you messed with The U.S of A. (Lines 25–28) Keith is saying in these lyrics how nothing will bring America down. In a poem quite similar, Hannah Schoechert says, "Bin Laden tried To crush our land, But we stood our ground, With our flag in hand. And were still standing." (Lines 6–10) In both of these examples, the main idea of not backing down is shown quite evidently. In the lyrics as well as the poem, the meanings are clear, thus making them equal. The Get more content on HelpWriting.net