Let’s talk about unrequited love for a minute. One of the hardest facts that you will ever have to face in life is loving someone who doesn’t feel the same way about you. That’s why many songs about unrequited love have been written over the years. We’ve all been there before. You fall head over …
Figurative language has been used since the beginning of time. That was an example of hyperbole. However, there are several other types of figurative language that artists use to illustrate their points. Some choose to let metaphors accompany them on their journey, while similes work like a charm for others. Synecdoches can be found in …
I have always believed that one of the most beautiful aspects of music is its uncanny ability to suspend disbelief, whether it is temporary or it is permanent. For example, let’s take a look at personification, which is when we employ a type of figurative language that gives human qualities to something that wouldn’t otherwise …
Change is one of the most frequently explored subjects in popular music. Songwriters can look at change as a positive or negative thing, and this leads to an abundance of lyrical and musical potential around the topic. Some of the most popular songs ever written are songs about change. Perhaps this is because a song, …
In the English language, we use metaphors to help people better understand what we are talking about, especially when we want what we are saying to be better remembered. Music is one of the most powerful ways we communicate, so naturally, there are many songs with metaphors. Metaphors, as traditionally defined by the Oxford dictionary, …
Bass drops are featured across many different styles of music but predominantly in the EDM genre. They usually occur after a build-up that includes minimal low-end frequencies, then come in with a heavy bassline and drum pattern. As electronic music genres like dubstep, trap, and EDM have become increasingly popular in recent decades, many iconic …
Unfortunately, we have become a society that is obsessed with following the latest fads and trends, especially on social media outlets such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. However, this is more than a problem that only the United States is facing. This has become a worldwide issue. That’s why songs about being yourself are so …
I’d be willing to bet that most of you know what hyperbole is. It is used to illustrate exaggeration in many forms of speech, such as poetry, music, and our everyday vernacular. These days, hyperbole is used more than ever before in many forms of entertainment. If you’re looking for songs with hyperbole in the …
Watching kids grow up is one of the most rewarding experiences any parent can have, but childhood goes by fast, and the experience of raising children is different for everyone. Regardless of the economic or social position you I’m confident you’ll find many songs on this list that resonate with you. We’ve compiled an epic …
When a vocalist sings a high note, it can add emotion and excitement to a song. It’s not easy to belt out high notes, and it requires technique and skill, along with the ability to make it fit with the other parts of the song. Whether you’re a fan of pop, rock, R&B, or any …