Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Poetry Home Learning

Poetry runs through all our lives. But perhaps the most obvious use of it is in music. Choose a song that has some great lyrics. Post a link to the Youtube version of the track as a comment here. Next to the link, I would like you to write out your favourite part of the lyrics and a short paragraph explaining why this is your favourite part.
Here’s some from a song called ‘Cortez the Killer’ by Neil Young that I really like:

And his subjects
Gathered 'round him
Like the leaves around a tree
In their clothes of many colors
For the angry gods to see


I really like the imagery Neil Young paints with these lyrics, really painting a picture in my mind of this character. I almost feel like I could now write a story about this scene.

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  2. Bye Bye-Mariah carey

    This is for my peoples who just lost somebody
    Your best friend, your baby, your man, or your lady
    Put your hand way up high
    We will never say bye

    I love this part of the song because it tells everyone that the people who have lost somebody special, will always be there with you and you haven't lost them.

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    1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqfLVDIZcP8

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    2. What sad but hopeful lyrics!

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  3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifRoMGG8Wvs

    little mix change your life

    are you scared of the things the might put you through
    does it make you want hide the inner you
    your not the only one so let them criticize
    your untouchable we you realize

    I like this bit because it make's me feel that I'm worth it and that it does not matter what people think of you and that your great how you are !!

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    1. i love how this sounds !!!!!

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    2. Very powerful lyrics.

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  4. I got the eye of the tiger, a fighter, dancing through the fire
    ‘Cause I am a champion and you’re gonna hear me roar


    roar by Katy Perry makes me feel motivated and ready to tackle challenges and face my fears

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    1. Yes, really motivational lyrics!

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  5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Fko7_SV3Lc
    Part of me- Katy Perry
    This is the part of me
    That you're never gonna ever take away from me, no
    Throw your sticks and stones,
    Throw your bombs and blows,
    But you're not gonna break my soul.

    I love this bit of Part of me because it's basically saying if someone ever is mean
    to you it will never ruin your whole life.



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    1. A very important lesson in these lyrics.

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  6. Can we go back, this is the moment tonight is the night,well fight till its over so we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us.

    i really like this bit of can't hold us it is really motivational and it has an awsome beat.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65lpuqmplpc

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    1. It's a great song, isn't it, and powerful chorus lyrics.

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  7. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TH2tp72T13o
    Justin Timberlake Mirrors

    just put your hand on the past,
    im just tryin' to pull you through
    you just gotta be strong

    i like this bit because its telling just try no matter what dont give up

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    1. Brilliant message in these lyrics - about persisting.

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  8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltun92DfnPY
    ...if you cant see anything beautiful about Get a better mirror, look a little Closer.
    Stare a little longer. Because theirs something inside you that made you keep trying despite every one who told you to quit. you built a cast around your broken heart
    and signed it and said THEY WHERE WRONG!!!...

    I enjoy this poem so much, some times when listening to it i feel that it speaks
    to me
    This poem is filled to the brim with emotion and meaning i truly love it!

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    1. You're so right, Nathan, you could choose any section of this poem and it would be overflowing with emotion and messages.

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  9. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qolUC13bwMc

    theres always going to be another moutain
    always ganna what to make it move
    always going to be an uphill battle
    sometimes your gonna have to loose

    miley cyrus the climb i like this poem or song a lot because it says like, what battles you go through and stuff like that

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    1. It's very realistic about life, isn't it.

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  10. www.youtube.com/watch?v-VH_YTS-JYyI

    and I know everything's gonna be alright now.
    cause that is the seed I sow whoa oh

    I like this part of the song Everything Is Gonna Be Alright, a lot because it gives you a feeling that nothing is wrong just keep going.

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    1. It's a great song this, isn't it. Really positive, optimistic chorus lyrics.

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  11. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmQxS4XyDvQ
    this song i think really relates to people
    including me

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    1. Definitely. Which section of the lyrics speaks to you in particular?

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  12. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0X1UHzJP_Ic&feature=youtube_gdata_player

    If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea .i'll sail theworld to find you .if you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see. i'll be the light to guide you. find out what we are made of .what we are called to help out friends in need .you can count on me like 123 i'll be there .and i know when i need it .i can count on you 432 and you will be here.

    I like this part of song because it remmember me what a real friendship looks like.

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    1. This is indeed a lovely song about true friendship.

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  14. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVB6np4qwG0

    And we'll never be royals
    It don't run in our blood
    That kind of love just ain't for us,
    we crave a different kind of buzz.

    I like this part because it is real to the English motherland as we live in New Zealand. This means only the royal family live in England and New Zealanders crave to be different

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    1. Interesting choice. I always think these lyrics can be interpreted in so many different ways.

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  15. Can we go back, this is the moment tonight is the night,well fight till its over so we put our hands up like the ceiling can't hold us.

    i like this part because its catchy and like kerwyn i like the beat

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65lpuqmplpc
    by michael

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    1. It's a very positive, optimistic section of the song this, isn't it.

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  16. youtube.com/watch?v=WOHAX3ZcoxQ
    Stay stay stay I've been loving you for quite some time time time
    You think that it's funny when I'm mad mad mad
    But I think that it's best if we both stay.
    I like these lyrics because she repeats words which makes it catchy!! I think the words are quite meaning full!! Last but not least it by Taylor Swift!!!!��

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    1. The repeating of words can be quiet effective in poetry. What do the lyrics mean to/for you?

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  17. http://vimeo.com/29142855
    I chose beautiful by Christina agurila because it has a good message in it

    I am beautiful no matter what they say.
    Words can't bring me down.
    I am beautiful in every single way.
    Yes, words can't bring me down... Oh no.
    So don't you bring me down today.

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    1. Great message, isn't it, about strength and not bowing to peer pressure.

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  18. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjhCEhWiKXk


    when I see your face
    there's not a thing that I would change
    cause your amazing just the way you are

    I love this song because its telling you your amazing just the way you are and to not change how you look and not to change anything about you

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    1. Such a lovely meaning in this song. Isn't it just how everyone should be able to feel?!

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  19. www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lorde+royals&sm=3

    i really love royals because it is just so good and i love it just so much i cant explain it i dount know why

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    1. There are some great lyrics in Royals. Which is your favourite part of the lyrics?

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  20. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fvDQy53eldY

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    1. OK, and what is your favourite bit of lyrics (words) from this song? Why?

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  21. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk48xRzuNvA
    This song is Hall of Fame by the Script

    I like this part:

    You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
    You could beat the world
    You could beat the war
    You can talk to god, go banging on his door

    I really like this part because this tells you that you can do anything in the world

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    1. It's very motivating and empowering this bit, I feel.

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