SONGS
What Is a Song?
At
its most basic, a song is a short piece of music, usually with
words. It combines melody and vocals, although some composers have written instrumental
pieces, or musical works without words, that mimic the quality of a singing
voice. The words of a song are called lyrics. Lyrics can include a
series of verses, the longer sections of the song that tell the
story, and a refrain, a short phrase repeated at the end of every
verse. Songs can have a simple structure of one or two verses, or a more
complex one with multiple verses and refrains.
Songs
usually have a meter or beat. Whether you sing or speak the
lyrics, you can feel a pattern or pulse in the way the words move the song forward.
The
word 'song' has been around for a very long time, and it connects back to Old
English and Old Norse languages. As such a history suggests, songs are used for
many purposes: to tell stories, express emotions, or convey a belief in faith.
Sometimes they give instructions or help make difficult, repetitive work a
little less tiresome.
Types of Songs
Because singing songs has been
around for such a long time, there are many types. One of the oldest songs in
the world is a hymn found in Syria that traces back to 1400 BCE. Throughout the
world, many cultures had songs connected to their history, often passed down
from one generation to another. Everyone knew them even though they didn't have
sheet music. These are known as traditional or folk songs, and they
reflect life and activities of common people.
Some folk songs existed for decades
before later composers or music scholars finally wrote them down. An example of
this type of song is 'Londonderry Air,' which came from Northern Ireland. It
was written down around 1851, but probably heard for years before that, and
given several different sets of lyrics before being connected to the words and
a different title for which it's best known today: 'Danny Boy.'
Sea shanties are an example of another
type of song. Sea shanties were sung on sailing ships and
tended to be work songs. They had a repetitive rhythm to coordinate sailors'
activities and help them work together in hard jobs like pulling ropes and
anchors, and putting up or taking down sails. One famous shanty is 'What
Shall We Do with the Drunken Sailor?'
Songs
meant for children are another type of song, such as 'Blow The Man Down'. You
might have sung it in elementary school music class. If you listen to it, does
it sound familiar? It was adapted for use as the theme to Spongebob
Squarepants!
Other
types of songs include African spirituals, religious hymns, country music
songs, rock and pop songs, and songs from Broadway musicals. Now let's look at
a few examples of songs in more detail.
1.
Social
Function
To entertain , expressing feeling, teaching
moral messages.
2.
Language
Features
-
Word,
expression, and language structure in the work of art in the form of song.
-
Spelling
and clear and tidy hand writing and printed
-
Pronunciation,
stress, intonation, oral presentation
a.
Imagery
Imagery, in a
literary text, is an author's use of vivid and descriptive language to add
depth to their work. It appeals to human senses to deepen the reader's
understanding of the work.
Forms of Imagery
There are seven types of imagery,
each corresponding to a human sense, feeling, or action:
- Visual imagery pertains
to sight, and allows you to visualize events or places in a work.
- Auditory imagery pertains
to a sound. This kind of imagery often comes in the form of onomatopoeia.
- Olfactory imagery pertains
to an odor.
- Gustatory imagery pertains
to a taste.
- Tactile imagery pertains
to a texture or sensation of touch.
- Kinaesthetic imagery pertains
to movement, or an action.
- Organic imagery pertains
to feelings of the body, including hunger, thirst, and fatigue.
b. Figure of Speech
A figure of
speech is the use of a word or a phrase, which transcends its literal interpretation. It can be
a special repetition, arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning, or
a phrase with a
specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it, as in idiom, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification,
or synecdoche.
Figures of speech often provide emphasis, freshness of expression, or clarity.
However, clarity may also suffer from their use, as any figure of speech introduces
an ambiguity between literal and figurative interpretation. A figure of speech
is sometimes called a rhetorical figure or a locution.
Not all
theories of meaning have a concept of "literal
language" (see literal and figurative language).
Under theories that do not, figure of speech is not an entirely coherent
concept.
- "Around
the rugged rocks the rugged rascal ran" is an example of alliteration,
where the consonant r is used repeatedly.
Whereas, "Sister Suzy sewing
socks for soldiers" is a particular form of alliteration called sibilance,
because it repeats the letter s. Both are commonly used in poetry.
- “Military
Intelligence is an oxymoron” is the use of direct sarcasm to
suggest that the military would have no intelligence. This might be
considered to be a satire and a terse aphorism.
- “But
he’s a soldier, so he has to be an Einstein” is the use of sarcasm through
irony for the
same effect. The use of hyperbole by using the word Einstein calls attention
to the ironic intent.
“An Einstein” is an example of synecdoche,
as it uses a particular name to represent a class of people: geniuses.
- “I
had butterflies in my stomach” is a metaphor,
referring to my nervousness feeling as if there were flying insects in my
stomach.
To say “it was like having some
butterflies in my stomach” would be a simile, because it
uses the word like which is missing in the metaphor.
b. Summary
The most important things of song
are:
·
a song is a short piece of music,
usually with words.
·
it
combines melody and vocals, although some composers have written instrumental pieces, or musical works
without words, that mimic the quality of a singing voice
·
social function of song is to entertain , expressing
feeling, teaching moral messages.
e. Task
Listen to the songs and complete the missing words.
Then, find the meaning and the messages of the songs.
THE END OF THE WORLD
Why does the
1) __________ goes on shining?
Why does the 2) __________rush to shore?
Don't they know it's the end of the 3) __________?
Cause you don't love me anymore
Why do the 4) __________go on singing?
Why do the 5) __________glow above?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
It ended when I lost your 6) __________
Why does the 2) __________rush to shore?
Don't they know it's the end of the 3) __________?
Cause you don't love me anymore
Why do the 4) __________go on singing?
Why do the 5) __________glow above?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
It ended when I lost your 6) __________
I wake up
in the 7) __________and I wonder
Why everything's the same as it was
Why everything's the same as it was
I can't 8) __________, no I can't understand
How life goes on the way it does
Why does my 9) __________go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
It ended when you said 10) __________
Why does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
It ended when you said goodbye
Answer
the questions below based on the song
1.
Find the rhyme of the song!
2.
Find the imagery in the song! Give the evidence!
3. Find the metaphor in the song
4. Why does the writer think that it
is the end of the world?
5. Why
does my heart go on beating?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
What does the writer’s intention by writing these verses?
Why do these eyes of mine cry?
Don't they know it's the end of the world?
What does the writer’s intention by writing these verses?
6.
no I can't understand
How life goes on the way it does
How life goes on the way it does
What
kind of feeling that the writer wants to shoh in these verses?
7.
What is the message of the song
8.
If you are broken heart, what will yo do to make you
move on?
9.
Do you think disperation can really solve the
problem? Why? Why not?
10. Paraphrase
this verse with your own words and clarify the meaning by giving your own interpretation!
"SOMEWHERE BETWEEN"
Keith Whitley Lyrics
Somewhere
between your heart and mine
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you.
I love you so much I can't let you go
And sometimes I believe you love me
But somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a door without any key.
Somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you.
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you.
I love you so much I can't let you go
And sometimes I believe you love me
But somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a door without any key.
Somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you.
Somewhere between your heart and mine
There's a love that I don't understand
It's there for a while then it fades like a smile
And I'm left in the middle again.
Somewhere
between your heart and mine
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you.
Somewhere between me and you...
There's a window that I can't see through
There's a wall so high it reaches the sky
Somewhere between me and you.
Somewhere between me and you...
LIRIK LAGU: HATIMU HATIKU
(Feat. Muchsin Alatas)
betapa sayangku, engkau pun tahu
kukira kaupun begitu
namun sayang adalah sesuatu
antara engkau dan aku
diantara hatimu hatiku
terbentang dinding yang tinggi
tak satu jua jendela di sana
agar kumemandangmu
kukira kaupun begitu
namun sayang adalah sesuatu
antara engkau dan aku
diantara hatimu hatiku
terbentang dinding yang tinggi
tak satu jua jendela di sana
agar kumemandangmu
ada suatu antara kita
yang tak dapat kumengerti
hanya senyummu selalu membayang
membuat ingin bertemu
yang tak dapat kumengerti
hanya senyummu selalu membayang
membuat ingin bertemu
Answer
the questions below based on the song
1.
How is the relationship between the boy and girl!
2.
Find the imagery in the song! Give the evidence!
3. Find the metaphor in the song.
4.
Do their parents agree with their relationship? How do
you know?
5.
Suppose thy get marriage, will they find happiness? Why?
Why not?
6.
Compare the English song above with the Indonesian
version. What massage do you think will lost when it is translated into
Indonesia?
7.
What is the message of the song?
8. There's
a door without any key.
What does this verse mean?
9. There's a window that I can't see
through
There's a wall so high it reaches
the sky
What is the writer’s intention by expressing these
verses?
10. Paraphrase
this verse with your own words and clarify the meaning by giving your own
interpretation!
f. Test
Listen to the songs and complete the missing words.
Then, find the meaning and the messages of the songs.
SEASON IN THE SUN
West Life
Goodbye
to you my trusted 1) __________
We've 2) ___________ each other since we were nine or ten
Together we've climbed hills and 3) __________
Learned of love and ABC's
Skinned our 4) __________ and skinned our knees
Goodbye my friend it's hard to die
When all the 5) __________ are singing in the sky
Now that spring is in the air
Pretty 6) __________are everywhere
Think of me and I'll be there
We had 7) __________we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the 8) __________that we climbed were just seasons out of time
We've 2) ___________ each other since we were nine or ten
Together we've climbed hills and 3) __________
Learned of love and ABC's
Skinned our 4) __________ and skinned our knees
Goodbye my friend it's hard to die
When all the 5) __________ are singing in the sky
Now that spring is in the air
Pretty 6) __________are everywhere
Think of me and I'll be there
We had 7) __________we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the 8) __________that we climbed were just seasons out of time
Goodbye Papa please 9) __________for me
I was the black 10) __________ of the family
You tried to teach me 11) __________ from wrong
Too much wine and too much song
Wonder how I got along
Goodbye papa it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
Little 12) __________everywhere
When you 13) __________them I'll be there
We had joy
we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the 14) __________like the seasons have all gone
Goodbye Michelle my little one
You 15) __________me love and helped me find the sun
And every time that I was down
You would always 16) __________around
And get my 17) __________back on the ground
Goodbye Michelle it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
With the 18) __________everywhere
I wish that we could both be there
But the wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the wine and the 14) __________like the seasons have all gone
Goodbye Michelle my little one
You 15) __________me love and helped me find the sun
And every time that I was down
You would always 16) __________around
And get my 17) __________back on the ground
Goodbye Michelle it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in the sky
Now that the spring is in the air
With the 18) __________everywhere
I wish that we could both be there
We had joy
we had 19) __________ we had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the 20) __________ and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the 20) __________ and the song like the seasons have all gone
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the hills that we climbed were just seasons out of time
We had joy we had fun we had seasons in the sun
But the
wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
Answer
the questions below based on the song
1. Find the
rhyme of the song!
2. Find the
imagery in the song! Give the evidence!
3. Find the metaphor in the song
4.
Goodbye Michelle it's hard to die
When all the birds are singing in
the sky
What
is the intention of this verse?
5.
We had joy we had fun we had
seasons in the sun
What does the expression ‘seasons
in the sun’ imply?
6.
But the
wine and the song like the seasons have all gone
What does
the deep meaning of this expression?
7. What do
you think the deep meaning of ‘seasons in the sun’?
8. Who is
Michelle? Why does the writer say good bye to her?
9. To whom
does this song want to communicate?
10. What is
the message of the song
YOU RAISE ME UP
Josh Groban
When I am 1)__________and,
oh my soul, so weary;
When 2)__________come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and 3)__________ here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can 4) __________on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am 5) __________, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy 6) __________;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
When 2)__________come and my heart burdened be;
Then, I am still and 3)__________ here in the silence,
Until you come and sit awhile with me.
You raise me up, so I can 4) __________on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am 5) __________, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy 6) __________;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
There is no life - no life without its 7) __________;
Each restless heart beats so imperfectly;
But when you come and I am filled with wonder,
Sometimes, I think I glimpse 8) __________
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;
You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas;
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
Answer
the questions below based on the song
1.
Find the rhyme of the song!
2.
Find the imagery in the song! Give the evidence!
3. Find the metaphor in the song
4.
I am strong, when I am on your shoulders;
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
You raise me up: To more than I can be.
What
does the writer’s intention by writing this expression?
5. How is the condition of the writer when he/she
is alone?
6. Do you think that boy/girl friend can motivate
you to reach your dream? Why? Why not?
7. oh my soul, so weary;
The
underlined word can be replaced with ….
8. Who do you think the word ‘you’ in this song refer to? How do
you convince your opinion?
9.
What is the message of the song
10. Paraphrase
this verse with your own words and clarify the meaning by giving your own
interpretation!
MOTHER,
HOW ARE YOU TODAY
Mother, how are you today?
Here is a note from your daughter.
With me everything is ok.
Mother, how are you today?
Here is a note from your daughter.
With me everything is ok.
Mother, how are you today?
Mother, don't worry, I'm fine.
Promise to see you this summer.
This time there will be no delay.
Promise to see you this summer.
This time there will be no delay.
I found the man of my dreams.
Next time you will get to know him.
Many things happened while I was away.
Mother, how are you today?
Next time you will get to know him.
Many things happened while I was away.
Mother, how are you today?
Answer
the questions below based on the song
1. What does
the writer want to say in the song?
2. Compare the etic code of behavior children
to parents in eastern and western countries.
3. Find the metaphor in the song.
4. What is
the message of the song?
5. When will
the writer meet her mother?
6. Prove that
the writer has good news for her mother and she is happy.
7. Has the
daughter married? How do you know?
8. Does the
daughter have boy friend? How do you know?
9. Which whom
does the daughter have close relationship with her parents, mother or father? Why
?
10. Does the
daughter get the boy friend as what she has been expected? How do you know?
E. Enrichment
ALL OF YOU
John Legend
What would I do without your smart mouth
Drawing me in, and you kicking me out
Got my head spinning, no kidding, I can’t pin you down
What’s going on in that beautiful mind
I’m on your magical mystery ride
And I’m so dizzy, don’t know what hit me, but I’ll be alright
[Bridge: John Legend]
My head’s under water
But I’m breathing fine
You’re crazy and I’m out of my mind
[Hook: John Legend]
‘Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections
Give your all to me
I’ll give my all to you
You’re my end and my beginning
Even when I lose I’m winning
‘Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
[Verse 2: John Legend]
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you’re crying you’re beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I’m around through every mood
You’re my downfall, you’re my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can’t stop singing, it’s ringing, in my head for you
[Bridge: John Legend]
[Hook: John Legend]
Cards on the table, we’re both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it’s hard
How many times do I have to tell you
Even when you’re crying you’re beautiful too
The world is beating you down, I’m around through every mood
You’re my downfall, you’re my muse
My worst distraction, my rhythm and blues
I can’t stop singing, it’s ringing, in my head for you
[Bridge: John Legend]
[Hook: John Legend]
Cards on the table, we’re both showing hearts
Risking it all, though it’s hard
Answer
the questions below based on the song
1.
Find the rhyme of the song!
2.
Find the imagery in the song! Give the evidence!
3. Find the metaphor in the song
4. What is the song about?
5.
All your perfect imperfections
What does
this expression mean?
6.
You’re my
end and my beginning
Even when I lose I’m winning
‘Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
Even when I lose I’m winning
‘Cause I give you all of me
And you give me all of you
What is
the writer;s intention by writing this verse?
7.
What is the message of the song
8.
Paraphrase this verse with your own words and
clarify the meaning by giving your own interpretation!
"WORDS"
Boyzone Lyrics
Boyzone Lyrics
Smile,
an everlasting smile
A smile can bring you near to me
Don't ever let me find you gone
Cause that would bring a tear to me
This world has lost it's glory
Lets start a brand new story
Now my love
You think that I don't even mean
A single word I say...
It's only words
And words are all I have
To take your heart away
A smile can bring you near to me
Don't ever let me find you gone
Cause that would bring a tear to me
This world has lost it's glory
Lets start a brand new story
Now my love
You think that I don't even mean
A single word I say...
It's only words
And words are all I have
To take your heart away
Talk, in everlasting words
And dedicate them all, to me
And I will give you all my life
I'm here if you should call to me
You think that I don't even mean
a single word I say...
[Chorus, repeat]
Da da da da da da da
Da da da da da da da da
Da da da da da da da da
Da da da da da da da da
This
world has lost it's glory
Let's start a brand new story
Now, my love
You think that I don't even mean
a single word I say...
[Repeat chorus twice]
Let's start a brand new story
Now, my love
You think that I don't even mean
a single word I say...
[Repeat chorus twice]
Answer
the questions below based on the song
1.
Find the rhyme of the song!
2.
Find the imagery in the song! Give the evidence!
3. Find the metaphor in the song
4.
What is the message of the song
5.
Paraphrase this verse with your own words and
clarify the meaning by giving your own interpretation!
DENPASAR MOON
Maribeth Original Version
Denpasar
moon, shining on an empty street
I returned to the place we used to meet
Denpasar moon, shine your light and let me see
That my love is still waiting there for me
I returned to the place we used to meet
Denpasar moon, shine your light and let me see
That my love is still waiting there for me
I saw you
standing there
Through the rain I saw you turn and smile
Were you waving to me
Through the rain I ran across the street.
Through the rain I saw you turn and smile
Were you waving to me
Through the rain I ran across the street.
You had vanished with my dreams.
Denpasar
moon, shining on an empty street
I returned to the place we used to meet
Denpasar moon, shine you light and let me see
That my love is still waiting there for me
I returned to the place we used to meet
Denpasar moon, shine you light and let me see
That my love is still waiting there for me
But you
were gone, there was no one
You were gone, flying homeward
You were gone, there was no one
You had vanished with my dreams
You were gone, flying homeward
You were gone, there was no one
You had vanished with my dreams
Denpasar
moon, shining on an empty street
I returned to the place we used to meet
Denpasar moon, shine your light and let me see
That my love is still waiting there for me
That my love is still waiting there for me
I returned to the place we used to meet
Denpasar moon, shine your light and let me see
That my love is still waiting there for me
That my love is still waiting there for me
Denpasar
moon...
Answer
the questions below based on the song
1.
Find the rhyme of the song!
2.
Find the imagery in the song! Give the evidence!
3. Find the metaphor in the song
4.
What is the message of the song
5.
Paraphrase this verse with your own words and
clarify the meaning by giving your own interpretation!
6.
Compare the lyric above with the following Indonesian
version.
Versi Bahasa Indonesia
DENPASAR MOON
Denpasar
moon, kan kuingat selalu
Disana cintaku mulai tumbuh
Denpasar moon, aku akan kembali
Mencari cintaku yang terdampar
Disana cintaku mulai tumbuh
Denpasar moon, aku akan kembali
Mencari cintaku yang terdampar
Saat kita
jumpa
Kau menyapaku dengan ramah
Kubalas tersenyum
Lalu kita saling terlalai
Kau menyapaku dengan ramah
Kubalas tersenyum
Lalu kita saling terlalai
Tapi kini,
kau tiada
Hilang semua mimpiku
Hilang semua mimpiku
Denpasar
moon, menerangi hatiku
Senyummu masih terasa hangat
Denpasar moon, menyejukkan jiwaku
Cintaku yang terdampar disana
Senyummu masih terasa hangat
Denpasar moon, menyejukkan jiwaku
Cintaku yang terdampar disana
Aku
sedih, engkau pergi
Kau pergi, tinggalkanku
Kau pergi, tak kembali
Hilang semua mimpiku
Kau pergi, tinggalkanku
Kau pergi, tak kembali
Hilang semua mimpiku
Denpasar
moon, kan kuingat selalu
Disana cintaku mulai tumbuh
Denpasar moon, aku akan kembali
Mencari cintaku yang terdampar
Cintaku yang terdampar disana
Disana cintaku mulai tumbuh
Denpasar moon, aku akan kembali
Mencari cintaku yang terdampar
Cintaku yang terdampar disana
Denpasar
moon...
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