FIND WHAT A SONG TELLS YOU II

III. Structure Of Song

• Intro the beginning of the song and usually the singer's voice has not been heard (only the instrument).

• Verse the stanza is the introductory part to the chorus.

• Refrain transition from verse to chorus.

• Chorus the core and usually the easiest to remember.

• Bridge connecting the chorus to the next chorus or to the coda.

• Coda closing song.

IV. Social Function Of Song

Songs are used to express feeling and idea in and entertainment world. Songs can be used to deliver social criticism. The moral values are hidden in the lyrics

Example 1: Believer by Imagine Dragons

Lyrics:
Don’t you tell me what you think that I can be
I’m the one at the sail, I’m the master of my sea, oh ooh
The master of my sea, oh ooh

Explanation:
Here, Imagine Dragons uses a metaphor to describe the control they have over their own lives. With the line preceding the metaphors states

Example 2: Thinkin Bout You by Frank Ocean

Lyrics:
a tornado flew around my room before you came
excuse the mess it made, it usually doesn’t rain in
Southern California

Explanation:
Frank Ocean is another brilliant lyricist of the modern day. Here, Frank uses the metaphor of a room as a representation of his life. By stating that “a tornado flew around his room,” Frank is saying that his life was crazy, like a tornado, before his partner came into his life.