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Song AnalysisIndividually you will select from one of the songs listed below and analysis the song itself. Your write up should be two pages long following proper MLA style when it comes to the formatting. Make sure you are only typing in Times New Roman and 12 point font. Things to look for when doing your analysis are:What is the overall theme of the song? What is the artist trying to present to their audience in regards to their message? It is important to come to a conclusion on what the theme is of the song because it will help guide your write up and will also form the overall argument.Use the lyrics from the songs to help support your message. Do not just include them and say that they connect back to the theme. Explain how they connect and why the artist choose to use those specific lyrics/words to express their theme. Remember, there is a reason why those specific words were chosen.If there is a music video to the song it is important to utilize the video to make connections back to your theme. Symbolism and metaphor are often used within the videos and you can use it to better strengthen your argument on the theme. List of Songs to Choose From:Franz Ferdinand – Take Me Out Green Day – Wake Me Up When September EndsCredence Clearwater Revival – Fortunate Son The Killers – Space ManBeastie Boys – Intergalactic K-os - CrabbuckitBilly Idol – White Wedding La Roux - BulletproofBloc Party – Helicopter Living Colour – Cult of PersonalityBob Marley & The Wailers – Buffalo Soldier Neil Diamond – Cracklin’ RosieBoney M. – Rivers of Babylon Nirvana – Come As You AreFleetwood Mac – Gypsy Panic as the Disco – Nine in the AfternoonGoo Goo Dolls – Slide Queen – A Kind of MagicThe Ramones – Bonzo Goes to Bitburg Run-DMC – It’s Like ThatRed River – Lunatic Fringe Rush – Red Barchetta ................
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