Acsp Egl Sem2 Song Lyric Analysis

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Analysing Song Lyrics

ACSP

English as a Global Language

Semester 2,
January 10, 2024

Sebastian Bennet (Australia)

Darren Harding (Australia)


Do you often listen carefully to the words
(lyrics) of English songs ?

Can lyrics be used to understand the meaning / purpose


of the song ?

What techniques do songwriters use to


convey their key messages in the song ?
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Songwriters often use techniques when conveying their “true” meaning in songs

1. Metaphors

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2. Idioms

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3. Cliches

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Student Task: Analysing English Lyrics in Songs

1. Select an English song (student choice) - bring this to Master Darren or Sebastian for approval

2. Write a 250-300 word report analysing the English lyrics covering the following points:

- What is / are the key meaning of the song ?

- Identify metaphors, idioms or cliches the songwriter used in the lyrics.

- Explain what the real intention / purpose of the lyrics are where metaphors, idioms or cliches have been used.

3. What lyrics do you feel the author did a good job of conveying the key message ?

4. What lyrics did a poor (or confusing) job of conveying the key message ?
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Thank You

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