Since her first album, 19, she has come a strong, yet sensitive icon in pop culture. Her career had a small start in early 2008, but she quickly shot to the top. In October of 2008, Adele was on Saturday Night Live, after which her music made the Top 40 list immediately and the #1 spot by the following day (Biography.com). Adele was a key artist and figure when her album 21 debuted. Over the years Adele has shown that her music tells a story of her background, along with her present and future. The song, “Rolling in the Deep”, holds a meaning that describes not only her own life, but also the life of her audience. The essence of the song is accessible for all of the generations, including future ones. “Rolling in the Deep” could be a modern …show more content…
She had been dating, long term with a man, and they fell out of love. This came as a devastating blow as she had explained that he had a love for many sophisticated things that opened her eyes to the world (Sanderson). Her breakup brought a feeling of failure, that despite her trying she could not keep him. Although there was a grieving period, it came after Paul and Adele completed the passion written within “Rolling in the Deep”. Adele reportedly said, “Let’s write a ballad,” but Epworth contested saying, “Absolutely not! I want to write a fierce tune” (Sanderson). Deep within writing this album the heartbreak occurred, which sparked a personal song writing streak for the young Adele. “Rolling in the Deep” is the epitome of her album 21. With fierceness built up inside, Adele and Paul Epworth were able to write the #1 song in the 2011 popular music charts. The song has a beat that was Adele’s own heart, during a time of utter frustration and anger. The audience can relate to her pain, either personally or in a sympathetic way, as listeners often know of someone who has gone through a similar situation with their sincere
It’s no question that Janet Jackson is one of the most iconic and influential artist of all time. She has sold over 100 million albums; her tours have had some the highest selling debuts of all time, not to mention the chart topping hits she has created over the past 30 years. Janet’s presence alone is iconic. She has left an unforgettable impression on the music industry as a whole. Her music has affected fans and music lovers all around the world. Her influence is simply not a question it is a salutation to a musical icon that has embedded her legacy into musical history.
Music is regarded as a method of passing a message. Though some songs do not intend to do that, the message in them is still perceived. The song, “Get up, ...
The Climb by Miley Cyrus is a song that I discovered when I first immigrated to Canada in 2009. Even though I did not know much about the meaning behind the song, I loved the melody and the rhythm. However, as I started understanding english and matured, I would listen to the song again and the lyrics would soothe me. To me, it is a extremely motivational song about the process of reaching your dreams and goals. The line “there’s a voice inside my head sayin, you’ll never reach it” resembles my fears and doubts that hold me back from reaching my goals. An example would be right before an important exam, where I begin to doubt myself. The next few lines continue to describe the situation that I can extremely relate to when I feel despair and
In 2013, the self-titled visual album BEYONCÉ sold almost eight hundred thirty thousand digitally in the first three days, while her sixth number one and second visual album, Lemonade, only sold four hundred ninety thousand digitally in the first week. Although Beyoncé’s second visual album wasn’t numerically successful, both show a vulnerable, an artistic, and a controversial side of Beyoncé. Both albums have surprising visuals and stunning lyrical content with either an obvious meaning or a meaning we have yet to figure out, such as the famous line, “You better call Becky with the good hair.” (Beyoncé, “Sorry”). BEYONCÉ and Lemonade show that Beyoncé tries to better herself as an artist and make herself more vulnerable.
Recently the United States has begun to experience a women’s musical renaissance. Women’s roles in pop music are steadily growing. There have been many outstanding female musicians and vocalists in the past that have aided in making the music industry less of a male opinionated society, from Aretha Franklin, Mo Tucker, and Ella Fitzgerald to pop icons like Courtney Love, Queen Latifa, and Melissa Ethridge. Along side these, there are two women who have conquered most obstacles they’ve faced and, in addition, forced the music industry to become more of a female friendly environment. Those two women are Madonna and Brittany Spears.
It has a very low vocal range. Not many feminine singers have a vocal range like Adele. Globally, an innumerable amount of people cherishes her music. Vocalists such as Etta James and Lauryn Hill influence Adele. Adele shows her passion when she sings. Her music is dissimilar to most of the music today. It includes many different genres. Some of those genres encompass soul, R&B, and pop. Adele composes and co-writes most of her music with the assistance of other composers. The integers on her albums portray how old she is when she composes the
Never in her life had she thought she would make it to the Billboard. Yet here she was, about to take the stage, and hopefully secure the title of ‘America’s next superstar’. Everything
Katy Perry has something to say to the more than 70% of young people in America who are suffering from the effects of low self-esteem: “Believe in yourself and you can be anything” (Katy Perry: Part Of Me). She accomplishes this through uplifting music and videos aimed at the very population most affected by serious feelings of inadequacy, doubt and inferiority. Acceptance issues are not a new problem in our society; as a matter of fact, they are growing at an alarming rate that is not restricted to one gender or the other. Disillusioned by the inability of their parents, teachers and even peers to relate and guide them through these issues, many teens turn to music and the artists for understanding and guidance; consequently problems may become more pronounced if the right message is not heard. This is not an issue with Katy’s music, which is full of inspirational messages, peppy pop beats and more than a little enthusiasm; as a result, it is the perfect conduit for giving a boost to anyone’s self-esteem. Her song, “Firework,” aspires to uplift the listeners and inspire them to see the uniqueness inherent in each individual. It is accompanied by a genuinely caring video that follows the song and gives moving examples of the message. Everyone can agree that many young people experience problems relating to low self-esteem; therefore, “Firework” is a fantastic resource for troubled individuals because it provides a supportive understanding of their problems along with guidance to achieve self-acceptance and confidence; furthermore, it gives the audience an empowering command to believe in themselves and show the world their inner beauty.
In a beautifully descriptive poem titled “Diving into the Wreck”, author Adrienne Rich seems to be depicting a quest the narrator is on, to delve deep into the sea and explore a wreckage beneath the waves. The poem focuses more so on the preparation and process of the dive rather than of the search of the wreckage itself, which plays an interesting factor in the poem. But, as the narrator dives into the water, the reader is taken into a deeper journey along with them. Diving under the surface of the poem, and looking further into the meaning, there is a central theme of women who have been oppressed for hundreds of years struggling for their rights in a society that is mainly dominated by males. The poem is much more than just an adventurous
“I was extreme… From skateboarder to hip-hopper to rave child to lead singer of a rock band - I did it all, and all at the same time (P!nk Quotes).” Alecia Beth Moore took music as most people knew it and made her own style. In order to appreciate P!nk’s original music, one must understand P!nk’s defective childhood, how she overcame the struggles in her life, and the foundation and inspiration she left for other upcoming musical artists.
The "Digging".. “Digging” by Seamus Heaney is the first poem in the first full volume of Heaney’s poem, “Death of a Naturalist”. The “Death of a Naturalist” is about the transition into adulthood and the loss of innocence. The poem shows how Heaney looked up to his father and grandfather, especially for their hard work. Even though Heaney did not follow in his footsteps and become a farm laborer, he respects the work they do, especially their skill at digging. This poem is a free verse poem.
...encouraging impact towards her listeners. “Skyscraper” is filled with emotions by revealing a few important qualities like persistence, courage to face failure, strong, think positive, and be positive. Those qualities are mandatory as they are known to be the key elements for one’s future success. Her song is related to the reality, in which the lyrics enable listeners to realize the cruelty of the real world, and to take the first step towards success. Lovato has shown that music can have a profound impact on people and can help them get through obstacles in their life. Demi Lovato teaches her listeners about struggles and hardships in society. Her lyrics implant hope, in which, in the future will positively transform a person’s life. Last but not least, Lovato’s music also urges people to be strong in countering their fears and achieve success through persistence.
Many people think of scuba diving as just a swim in the water, but in reality it is a very exciting, dangerous, and potentially fatal sport and activity. There are many types of scuba diving, ranging from recreational to sport to career diving. Scuba Diving is just not a swim in the water, scuba requires certification, uses technical equipment, and there is a lot of risk involved with scuba diving.
Perhaps the most formative years for rock and roll were from 1945 to 1964. It is evident that the social climate of the time period shaped music. However, the music also shaped the social climate. The musical meaning of the songs of the era is vital to an understanding of the social implications of the music. On a primitive level, the lyrics of a song give some insight into its musical meaning. Often, however, the lyrics paint an incomplete picture of a song’s true social significance. By studying other factors, such as the instruments, the melody, and the artists themselves, one can gain much more insight into a song’s musical meaning. Through this analysis, common themes of sex, drugs, and race relations are usually found.
The lyrics of music play an important part of interpreting the meaning of the song. The roles which women have been allowed by the society to embody have changed drastically. Women may question their roles because of what they see portrayed by popular culture or media. Change in female’s identity can be seen in how women are viewed or how they portray themselves in popular culture specifically through music. In general, music continues to...