LO4:

Analysing meaning and the impact of a song is only a small fraction of how meanings are established in popular music as songs are not poems on a page, they are written to be performed. When analysing songs, it is important to begin by addressing the content of the song -

•What is it about?- its is about shane koycazans childhood and his personal experience with bullying as well as that of others close to him.

•What is the 'plot' of the story?- it tells the story of the effects of bullying on young children and the particular tales of three individuals.

•Describe the 'story' in your own words. it tells the story of the effects of bullying on young children and the particular tales of three individuals.

The next stage is identifying the how meaning is created through the lyrics/music style/genre and voice. This is achieved by identifying the following:

•The structure of the song - does it conform to mainstream songs' formulaic verse-chorus-second verse-repeat chorus and so forth?- it does not no it conforms to style of spoken word poetry however it does make use of relatively consistent verse patterns.

•The language used in the lyrics - what words are often repeated and what impact does this have?- he makes  frequent use of the sentence to this day to emphasise that the impact of bullying last a lifetime and it is something

•Consider the relationship between the musical style and the song's lyrics and narrative structure - does it all 'fit' together?- yes the sombre tone of the music reflects the tone of piece perfectly complement the verses and the theme.

•How does the song make you feel? How do the lyrics and the music contribute to this?- thr song makes me feel the need to reflect on past experiences and decisions and my life at previous schools and consider my role within them.

•What impact is created by the tone of the voice?-the tone of voice is meant to invoke sorrow as much as it is shame and anger.

•What emotions are conveyed in he voice and how does this relate to the lyrics?- sorrow as much as shame and anger.

•What words are emphasised - how and why?- to this day, and the last sentences and the conclusion of the verses for additional impact.

•How does the vocal delivery 'fit' the songs subject matter and music accompaniment?-very well I feel that the tone of both the words and the music tie very nicely together.

•Consider how the vocal delivery assists in our response to the song - what role does it play in creating sympathy/empathy, are we emotionally moved or distanced because of the voice and the delivery of the lyrics?-I feel as though the listener or audience will be emotionally moved throughout the entire piece developing sympathy for the characters and frustration and hatred for the ambiguous bullies.