Song Analysis 3

Nickelback is a band with an abundance of talent and make their fans go wild. The band originated in Hanna, Alberta. Its name originates from the nickel in change that band member Mike Kroeger gave customers at his Starbucks job, he would frequently say, "Here's your nickel back”. The first song that they released, “How You Remind Me", was a huge success, peaking at #1 on both the American and Canadian charts at the same time. It became the single of the year for 2002. In September 2008, Roadrunner Records announced that the first single from their upcoming album was originally going to be "If Today Was Your Last Day" and was to be released September 30, 2008.But, Instead, "Gotta Be Somebody" served as the lead single instead. The song “Gotta Be Somebody” is meaningful and gets across to a lot of Nickelback’s fans.
There are some poetic devices in the song “Gotta Be Somebody”. Figurative Language is used in the song. A line from the song says, “The moment when we’re meeting will play out like a scene straight off the silver screen”. Obviously the moment won’t be straight off a silver screen, so he is over exaggerating. Another line in the song where figurative language is used is when it says, “So I’ll be holding my breath right up to the end until the moment when I find the one I spend forever with”. He really is not going to hold his breath until that time, which shows he is just saying that to get the point across that he is very eager to meet ‘the one’. In the song, there is also alliteration used. One line in the song says, “Feels the same somewhere”. Same somewhere both start with ‘s’, and they are close together in the line. Another example of alliteration is “`Cause it could be the one, the one you’re waiting on”. In this line, “`cause” and “could” are forms of alliteration even though they are not right next to each other. There are many forms of poetic devices in the song “Gotta Be Somebody”.
This song has a lot of meaning in it. Its great that Nickelback wrote a song about getting up and going out to find your soul mate. It persuades people to stop waiting around and go find them yourself, and be determined because if Nickelback can do it, then you can. The secret to getting people to be happy is to say in the song “There's gotta be somebody for me like that”, as if Nickelback is willing and impatient to find that special someone. It makes people actually want to have someone to love, as the song says, “Someone to love with my life in their hands”. When the song talks about nobody wanting to be alone, it gets people thinking, ‘you know, I don’t.’ The song states, “Cause nobody wants to do it all on their own, and everyone wants to know they're not alone”. This is 100% true because pretty much no one wants to be lonely. Nickelback switches from talking about people in general and using words like “nobody”, to talking about himself as a person in the world meeting his girl. It says, “Tonight, out on the street, out in the moonlight and damn it this feels too right, it's just like déjà vu me standing here with you”. These parts of the song show him dreaming about when he meets the right one for him. But, it switches back and forth to lines like “You can't give up, looking for a diamond in the rough”, where he tells his fans to do what he is doing and don’t give up hope. In all, the song is about finding the one for you, just like what Nickelback is dreaming of.
In conclusion, this song gets people thinking and acting, which is what Nickelback’s brilliant ideas wanted to achieve. This song falls under love in alternative because the song is about finding the one you love and craving that attention and love from another person who cares for you. When people listen to this song, it persuades you to do what your heart tells you, no matter who you are. It is telling them to find someone who you can trust with your life. The song lets them know there is someone for everyone. Nickelback has been around since 1996, and they will continue to bring their fans to a standing ovation at every concert in the future.

Creative Project

Short Story

I Don't Care by Fall Out Boy

Say my name, and his in the same breath, I
Dare you to say they taste the same
Let the leaves fall off in the summer
And let December glow feel flames

Brace myself and let go
Start it over again in Mexico
These friends, they don’t love you
They just love the hotel suites, now

I don’t care what you think
As long as it’s about me
The best of us can find happiness
In misery

Oh take a chance, let your body get a tolerance
I’m not a chance, but a heat wave in your pants
Pull a breath like another cigarette,
Pawn Shop, I’m trading ‘em .. trading ‘em

I’m the oracle in my chest
Let the guitar scream like a fascist
Sweat it out, shut your mouth,
Free love on the streets, but
In the alley and I ain’t that cheap, now

I don't care what you think
As long as it’s about me
The best of us can find happiness
In misery
I don’t care what you think
As long as it’s about me
The best of us can find happiness
In misery

Said-a, I don’t care just a-what you think,
As long as it’s about me, you said-a
I don’t care just what you think,
As long as it’s about me, you said-a
I don’t care (I don’t care)
You said I don’t care (I don’t care)
Said I (I) don’t (don't) care,
I (I) don't (don't) care
I don’t care (I don’t care),
I said-a
I
don’t
care

I don’t care what you think
As long as it’s about me
The best of us can find happiness
In misery
I don’t care what you think
As long as it’s about me
The best of us can find happiness
In misery

Song Analysis Lyrics

Gotta be Somebody- Nickelback

This time
I wonder what it feels like
To find the one in this life
The one we all dream of
But dreams just aren’t enough
So I’ll be waiting for the real thing
I know it by the feeling
The moment when we’re meeting
Will play out like a scene straight off the silver screen

So I`ll be holdin’ my breath
Right up to the end
Until that moment when
I find the one that I spend forever with

`Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
‘Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
There`s gotta be somebody for me like that
`Cause nobody wants to do it on their own
And everyone wants to know they’re not alone
Somebody else that feels the same somewhere
There`s gotta be somebody for me out there

Tonight out on the street out in the moonlight
And damn it this feels too right
It’s just like Deja Vu
Me standin’ here with you

So I’ll be holdin`my breath
Could this be the end?
Is it that moment when
I find the one that I spend forever with?

‘Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
‘Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
There’s gotta be somebody for me like that
`Cause nobody wants to do it on their own
And everyone wants to know they’re not alone
Is there somebody else that feels the same somewhere?
There`s gotta be somebody for me out there

You can’t give up
Lookin’ for that diamond in the rough
Because you never know when it shows up
Make sure you’re holdin` on
‘Cause it could be the one, the one you’re waiting on

‘Cause nobody wants to be the last one there
‘Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Someone to love with my life in their hands
There has gotta be somebody for me
Ohhhh

Nobody wants to do it on their own
And everyone wants to know they’re not alone
Is there somebody else that feels the same somewhere?
There `s gotta be somebody for me out there
Nobody wants to be the last one there
And everyone wants to feel like someone cares
Is there somebody else that feels the same somewhere?
There has gotta be somebody for me out there

Political/Social Problems Song #2

Daughters-John Mayer

I know a girl
She puts the color inside of my world
But she's just like a maze
Where all of the walls all continually change
And I've done all I can
To stand on her steps with my heart in my hands
Now I'm starting to see
Maybe it's got nothing to do with me

Fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too

Oh, you see that skin?
It's the same she's been standing in
Since the day she saw him walking away
Now she's left
Cleaning up the mess he made

So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too

Boys, you can break
You'll find out how much they can take
Boys will be strong
And boys soldier on
But boys would be gone without the warmth from
A womans good, good heart
On behalf of every man
Looking out for every girl
You are the god and the weight of her world

So fathers, be good to your daughters
Daughters will love like you do
Girls become lovers who turn into mothers
So mothers, be good to your daughters too

Political/Social Problems Song #1

Killing in the Name- Rage Against the Machine

RATM's political views may be somewhat jurastic, but thier politically charged lyrics are what made them famous. This song by the infamous band Rage Against the Machine talks about how so many men are in power in the USA (and other nations) and how they abuse the power that they basically got from the people. It also speaks up about the KKK and how black males live up to the Sterotype that they aren't worth much hense the "and now you do what they told ya" part. This song could also be more about people who belive and follow one set of morals but do the opposite, and just the general hypocracy of the gov. This song especially talks about the KKK and compairs them with military leaders, "some of those that run forces, are th same that burn crosses". "run forces"=military leaders, "burn crosses"=KKK. In the song, it also says "now you do what they told ya", and its also talking about the control religion has over people and also how it affects them in forms of racism.

Killing in the name of

Some of those that work forces,
are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces,
are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces,
are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces,
are the same that burn crosses

Huh!
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of

And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya
Well now you do what they told ya

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites

Some of those that work forces,
are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces,
are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces,
are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces,
are the same that burn crosses

Uggh!
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of

And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites

Come on!
Yeah
Come on!

F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
F*** you, I won't do what you tell me
Mother******!Uggh!

Imagery Song

Angels and Airwaves by Love Like Rockets

I held my head as I left the ground,
The belts grew tight as the blast grew loud,
A loving wish whispered in my ear,
Please leave with grace, all the best my dear,
Yeah, it's like
I held your hand as I pulled you in,
Your lips sealed tight ready to begin,
I kissed you first, then you kissed my ear,
If I ask you once, will you ask me every year
Do you feel alive? (Imagine, Imagine)
Do you feel alive? (Imagine, Imagine)
The sun, it'd set in the nighttime sky
The stars they'd cast a glow upon my eyes
The earth itself, a burning ball of light,
Yeah, it's like
And our first love was ignited late that night
Do you feel alive? (Imagine, Imagine)
Do you feel alive? (Imagine, Imagine)
The stars in your eyes, light up the sky
with gods light, fire and sound (x6)


Love Is Blind by Eve

Hey, yo I don't even know you and I hate you
See all I know is that my girlfriend used to date you
How would you feel if she held you down and raped you?
Tried and tried, but she never could escape you
She was in love and I'd ask her how?
I mean why?W
hat kind of love from a n**** would black your eye?
What kind of love from a n**** every night make you cry?
What kind of love from a n**** make you wish he would die?
I mean s*** he bought you things and gave you diamond rings
But them things wasn't worth none of the pain that he brings
And you stayed, what made you fall for him?
That n**** had the power to make you crawl for him
I thought you was a doctor be on call for him
Smacked you down cause he said you was too tall for him, huh?
That wasn't love, babygirl you was dreamin'
I could have killed you when you said your seed was growin' from his semen

Love is blind, and it will take over your mind
What you think is love, is truly not
You need to elevate and find

I don't even know you and I'd kill you myself
You played with her like a doll and put her back on the shelf
Wouldn't let her go to school and better herself
She had a baby by your ass and you ain't giving no help
Uh-huh big time hustler, snake mother******
One's born everyday and everyday she was your sucker
How could you beat the mother of your kids?
How could you tell her that you love her?
Don't give a f*** she lives
She told me she would leave you, I admit it she did
But came back, made up a lie about you missing your kids
Sweet kisses, baby ain't even know she was your mistress
Had to deal with fist fights and phone calls from your b******
Lke you possess her, tellin' me to mind my business
Said that it was her life and stay the f*** out of it
I tried and said just for him I'll keep a ready clip

I don't even know you and I want you dead
Don't know the facts but I saw the blood pour from her head
See I laid down beside her in the hospital bed
And about two hours later, doctors said she was dead
Had the nerve to show up at her mother's house the next day
To come and pay your respects and help the family pray
Even knelt down on one knee and let a tear drop
And before you had a chance to get up
You heard my gun cock
Prayin' to me now, I ain't God but I'll pretend
I ain't start your life but n**** imma bring it to an end
And I did, clear shots and no regrets, never
Cops comin' lock me under the jail
N**** whatever my b****, f*** it my sister
You could never figure out even if I let you live
What our love was all about
I considered her my blood and it don't come no thicker


Face Down by The Red Jumpsuit Apparattus

Hey girl, you know you drive me crazy
One look puts the rhythm in my hand
Still I'll never understand why you hang around
I see what's going down
Cover up with make-up in the mirror
Tell yourself it's never gonna happen again
You cry alone and then he swears he loves you

Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now
As she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you, my friend
One day, this world's going to end
As your lies crumble down
A new life she has found

A pebble in the water makes a ripple effect
Every action in this world will bear a consequence
If you wade around forever you will surely drown
I see what's going down
I see the way you go and say you're right again
Say you're right again
Heed my lecture
Do you feel like a man
When you push her around?
Do you feel better now
As she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you, my friend
One day, this world's going to end
As your lies crumble down
A new life she has found

Face down in the dirt
She said this doesn't hurt
She said
I've finally had enough
Face down in the dirt
She said this doesn't hurt
She said
I've finally had enough

One day she will tell you that she has enough
It's coming round again

Do you feel like a man
when you push her around?
Do you feel better now
As she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you, my friend
One day, this world's going end
As your lies crumble down
A new life she has found

Do you feel like a man
when you push her around?
Do you feel better now
As she falls to the ground?
Well I'll tell you, my friend
One day, this world's going end
As your lies crumble down
A new life she has found

Face down in the dirt
She said this doesn't hurt
She said I've finally had enough


Richman by 3OH!3

I mean what can I say,
pretty babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And my hom-- and my homies all singin' to it,
3oh...3oh!3,

I ain't callin' for a close-up,
No clubs, no cars, b****** with the nose jobs,
No dubs, no stars,
I'm 'a do it how I always have;
Whiskey in a 40 bag,
Pissin' in the alleyway out back where the party's at,
(Imma spend it on a) new whip, new hat, new kicks,
Bitches with the huge tits, new gat, new slips,
I'm 'a do it how I always do;
Sleep until the break of noon,
Wakin' just to make it through another night of shakin' you

I mean what can I say,
pretty babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And turn it up on your radio,
I got 200 seconds and I'm ready to go,
I mean what can I say,
Three babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And turn it up on your radio,
I got 200 seconds and I'm ready to go

I ain't signin' on a new lease,
No cooks, no keys,
Models with the nose bleeds,
White lace, gold beads,
I'm 'a run it like a marathon;
Party 'til I'm 50,
Wake up on my parent's lawn cops still out to get me,
And I ain't sippin' on a mixed drink, pinkie out, lips pink,
Talkin' to a rich skank filled up like a sperm bank,
I'm 'a go where I always go;
Drinks are on the house,
Whiskey's on the rocks while your sister's on my mouth,

I mean what can I say,
pretty babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And turn it up on your radio
,I got 200 seconds and I'm ready to go,
I mean what can I say,
Three babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And turn it up on your radio,
I got 200 seconds and I'm ready to go

And if I was a rich man,
I've never been to sea,
Could I take you anyways,
Would you come with me, baby?
And if I was a sick man,
I never meant to be,
Would you love me anyways,
And would you marry me?

I mean what can I say,
pretty babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And turn it up on your radio,
I got 200 seconds and I'm ready to go,

I mean what can I say,
pretty babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And turn it up on your radio
I got 200 seconds and I'm ready to go

I mean what can I say,
pretty babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And turn it up on your radio,
I got 200 seconds and I'm ready to go

I mean what can I say,
pretty babies in the backseat singin' (to you)
Hey Dj, won't you play that song for me,
And turn it up on your radio,
I got 200 seconds and I'm ready to go

S.E.X by Lyfe Jennings

Hey yo you,
You see most cats would take adavantage of you right now
But I aint gon do that, you heard
Imma give you the game, right
Imma give it to you because
I dont want somebody to give my little girl the game
So she could find her s.e.x.

Life's a trip
Heard you just turn 17 and finally got some hips
Hustlers on the block go crazy when you lick your lips
But they just want relations, they dont want relationships
(Welcome to the real world)
It aint the same
Fellas old enough to be your daddy know your name
Everybody's talkin bout how much that girl dun changed
Cant quite put your finger on it but you feel it's strange
Like's it's fire in your vains

Girl it's just your s.e.x.
Momma's secret
And daddy gon go crazy when he finds out that his baby's found her
S.e.x., take a deep breath
And think before you let it go

The block is packed
Baby got an additude and proud to holla back
Momma's giving advice but she aint tryna hear that
Not because its wrong, just her delivery is wack
(Shay, get your butt in this house, if I see you with another boy, I swear..)
Life is rough
You say that your not ready for sex but you're in love
He says if you really loved him, you would give it up
Momma says thats just a line guys use to get you're stuff
Which one will you trust?

Girl it's just your s.e.x.
Momma's secret
And daddy gon go crazy when he finds out that his baby's found her
S.e.x., take a deep breath
And think before you let it go

Hey yo Lyfe,
She might take it better coming from a woman (get 'em girl)
See, he'll tell you all kind of things to get in your pants, yeah
Baby, it's a fact that once it's gone, you'll never get it back (never get it back)
Hold on to your innocence
Use your common sense (your worth waiting for)
Be strong
Honey, till we meet again, i'll be prayin for you

Girl it's just your s.e.x.
Momma's secret
And daddy gon go crazy when he finds out that his baby's found her
S.e.x., take a deep breath
And think before you let it go

Found Poem

My Found Poem

I found a note with another name
It just don’t feel the same
Where were you
You hide behind your stories
Yourself is the only one who’s ever known

Songs:
You Found Me by The Fray
I’d Do Anything by Simple Plan