Analysis Of Lyrics

In this post I will analyse the lyrics of our new chosen song


You might kill me with desire 
                      
Wind me tighter than a wire     --------------------------->    The first verse is connotes intense emotions and                                                                                                        insinuates a romantic relationship, and the metaphor                                                                                                  used in the last line offers opportunity for interesting                                                                                                  editing and imagery.                 
It's something that you do to me

I run away like mercury


And I know you think it's rough

When you're try'na patch us up     ---------------->   The second verse discusses a broken relationship and                                                                                                           personal problems. At this part in the music video we would                                                                                       feature the protagonist attempting to fix the broken/forced                                                                                          relationship. 
And I say honey what is love?

You just say I drink too much


Maybe I'm defective
Or maybe I'm dumb         --------------------------> The chorus expresses the speakers insecurities and self-                                                                                           depreciation due to indecision.
I'm sorry, so sorry for what I've done
Maybe I'm bad natured
Or maybe I'm young
I'm sorry, so sorry for what I've done


And I'm the t-shirt that I wear
Pick the thorns out of my hair          --------------> The speaker is showing obvious concern for the impact that her                                                                                 feelings may have upon others.
I broke your heart so carelessly
But made the pieces part of me



And now it hurts what we've become
'Cause you taught me how to love    ----------------> This verse connotes that the speaker has accepted that the relationship has failed and 
It's me who taught you how to stop
And you just say I drink too much


Maybe I'm defective
Or maybe I'm dumb
I'm sorry, so sorry for what I've done     --------------------> Chorus Repeated
Maybe I'm bad natured
Or maybe I'm young
I'm sorry, so sorry for what I've done
I've waited for this
I'm ready for it
I've waited for this
I'm ready for it                      --------------------> The bridge is repetitive and an opportunity to include a montage of
I been waiting so long                                     clips, and use quick cut editing.
I've waited for this
I'm ready for it
I've waited for this
I'm ready for it
I been waiting so long
Maybe I'm defective
Or maybe I'm dumb
I'm sorry, so sorry for what I've done
Maybe I'm bad natured
Or maybe I'm young
I'm sorry, so sorry for what I've done

Comments

  1. Unknown7 February 2018 at 03:05

    Well thought out suggestions for narrative through the use of lyrics. Maybe repeat this post the screen shots of the video to visualise your ideas.

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