chapter 9

chapter 9 part 1

Songs is the plural form of the word "song", which refers to multiple pieces of music that are typically sung and contain both melody and lyrics. Songs are a form of musical expression that can be performed by individuals or groups, often accompanied by instruments.

Songs refers to more than one song, which is a musical composition that combines melody (a sequence of musical notes) and lyrics (words that are sung).

Songs are created for various purposes, including entertainment, cultural expression, emotional release, storytelling, and celebration.

Songs can belong to different genres, such as pop, rock, jazz, classical, folk, or traditional music.

Social function:

Entertaining, conveying the moral message of the song, and appreciating the song as a work art.

Text structure:

Verse: a group of lines that form a unit in a song, usually sung before the chorus

Chorus/ refrain: part of a song that is sung after each verse

Bridge: a part connecting chorus and verse

Intro: introduction music in a song

Interlude: a short piece of music that fills a period of time in a song.

Coda: lines that close a song.

Linguistic elements:

Figures of Speech:

Figurative Language that is usually found in a poem is used whenever you want to describe something by comparing it with something else. This is figurative language is not only found in a poem, but most of the song writers also applied it in their composition. This figurative language which is usually used: Simile, Metaphor, Personification, Alliteration, Onomatopoeia, Hyperbole

Phrasal Verbs: hold on, etc.

Practice 1. Find out the purpose of the lyrics

If I were a boy I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I'd be a better man I'd listen to her

purpose: To remind the man about the girl's right.

You just gotta ignite the light And let it shine Just own the night Like the Fourth of July

purpose: To motivate people not to be weak, shine like fireworks.

This is my fight song Take back my life song Prove I'm alright song My power's turned on

purpose: To motivate to fight, to survive.

Only miss the sun when it starts to snow Only know you love her when you let her go Only know you've beer: high when you're feeling low Only hate the road when you're missing home

purpose: To respect a woman he loves.

Practice 2. Decide the lyrics whether Metaphor or Simile!

Lyrics:

Questions of science, science andprogress Do not speak as loud as my heart

Answer: Metaphor

Lyrics:

Love to see you shine in the night like the diamond you are I'm on the other side, it's alright, just hold me in the dark

Answer: Simile

Lyrics:

I see this life like a swinging vine Swing my heart across the line

Answer: Simile

Lyrics:

Third floor on the West Side, me and you Handsome, you're a mansion with a view

Answer: Metaphor

E. Latihan Soal

Exercise: Look closeiy some lyrics of the song, decide whether metaphor and simile by writing down in the midle box. Then, find out social function based on the meaning.

chapter 9 part 2

Definition of Songs

Songs are musical compositions created by combining melodies and lyrics. They are typically designed to express emotions, tell stories, or convey messages through both music and words. Songs can be performed with or without instrumental accompaniment and are often categorized into various genres, such as pop, rock, classical, or folk, depending on their style and cultural influences.

Samples of social functions of songs:

1. Cultural Expression

2. Social Bonding and Group Identity

3. Emotional Expression and Healing

4. Protest and Social Change

5. Education and Learning

6. Rituals and Ceremonies

7. Entertainment and Enjoyment

8. Memory and Storytelling

9. Celebration and Festivities

Use of figures of speech in sentences in songs:

Practice 1. Look closely to the following conversation. Read out loudly and practice this conversation by yourself.

Answer:

1. to meet

2. had to

3. secrets

4. the start

5. Questions

Meaning:

1. The writer is so regret of hurting his girl

2. The writer tries to know everything of her

3. The writer is convincing the girl

Practice 2. Look closely the situation of the lyrics especially in using simile and metaphor. Then, find out the meaning of the song by choosing from the right column.

answer:

Find all the words you can relate to good or bad feelings. Write them in separate columns. Use the dictionary when necessary.

Good: Smile, Gladness, Light up, Shining, Worthwhile, Sun, Tomorrow.

Bad: Aching, Breaking, Clouds, Fear, Sorrow, Sadness, Tear, Crying.

D. Latihan Soal

Song: If I Let You Go
Artist: Westlife

Lyrics (excerpt):

Day after day
Time passed away
And I just can't get you off my mind
Nobody knows, I hide it inside
I keep on searching, but I can't find

The courage to show
To letting you know
I've never felt

so much love before
And once again I'm thinking about
Taking the easy way out

But if I let you go, I will never know
What my life would be holding you close to me
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
(Oh, yeah) how will I know if I let you go?

Night after night I hear myself say
Why can't this feeling just fade away?
There's no one like you (no one like you)
You speak to my heart (speak to my heart)
It's such a shame we're worlds apart

I'm too shy to ask, I'm to proud to lose
But sooner or later I got to choose
And once again I'm thinking about
Taking the easy way out

But if I let you go I will never know
What my life would be holding you close to me
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
(Oh, yeah) how will I know if I let you go?
If I let you go, ooh, baby

Oh-ooh-oh-oh

Once again I'm thinking about
Taking the easy way out

But if I let you go I will never know
What my life would be holding you close to me (close to me, yeah)
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
(Oh, yeah) how will I know if I let you go?

But if I let you go I will never know, oh baby
Will I ever see you smiling back at me?
(Oh, yeah) how will I know
If I let you go

1. Metafora (Metaphor)
Lirik: "Day after day, time passed caway

"
Makna: Waktu digambarkan sebagai sesuatu yang bisa "berlalu" atau "pergi", menyiratkan perasaan kehilangan atau penantian yang sia-sia.

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2. Personifikasi (Personification)
Lirik: "My heart is never quite the same."
Makna: Hati digambarkan seperti manusia yang bisa berubah atau merasakan, menunjukkan emosi yang dalam akibat cinta yang tidak tersampaikan.

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3. Hiperbola (Hyperbole)
Lirik: "There’s no one like you."
Makna: Ungkapan ini melebih-lebihkan bahwa tidak ada orang lain yang sebanding, untuk menunjukkan betapa istimewanya orang yang dimaksud.

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4. Aliterasi (Alliteration)
Lirik: "If I let you go, I will never know..."
Makna: Pengulangan bunyi awal “I” dan “L” memberikan efek ritmis yang memperkuat rasa ragu dan penyesalan

5. Simile (Simile)
Lirik: "I’m afraid like a child..."
Makna: Membandingkan rasa takut dengan ketakutan seorang anak kecil, menekankan kelemahan dan ketidakberdayaan dalam menghadapi cinta.

The meaning of the song "If I Let You Go" by Westlife is about a person struggling with unspoken feelings of love. The narrator is deeply in love with someone but is afraid to confess their emotions. They’re caught in a dilemma—if they keep their feelings inside, they may never know what could have happened; but if they speak up, they risk rejection and losing the person forever.

The song explores themes of fear, regret, longing, and emotional hesitation, showing how difficult it can be to take the risk of being honest about love. The repeated line "If I let you go, I will never know" highlights the fear of missed opportunities and the pain of uncertainty

CHAPTER 9 part 3