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Reflective, Accusing, Quizzical, Ambiguous, Incredulous

Incredulous: James Blunt - I Don't Believe

I don't believe in what they say,

I don't believe in the morals they set. Yes I believe I don't have to regret, Whatever happens when we have met.

· James Blunt opens his song "I don't believe (it)" with strong statements describing the things he doesn’t trust. Both morals, and the societal influences mentioned are typical things in which an incredulous feeling can be seen.

And can't you see that you are stuck,

In this poor world where life is luck. And, no one really gives a damn, What you want or who I am.

· Blunt here touches on how reasonless life can be, and expresses his skepticism in the world as a result of such a purposeless existence.

And, oh I think I've had enough, Your attitude is really rough. Stop getting high on all this shit, You can't hide in the corner to escape, from it.

** Oh, I can't see why I should, ** Carry on not understood. By moralistic people who, Don't believe in what I do.

· The artist admits in this verse his inability to understand why he is prematurely judged.

** You seem to think that you are free, ** ** Living in democracy. ** But the other people all around, Will talk about you, and put you down.

· This stanza comes across very skeptical, and portrays James Blunt in disbelief of the things happening around him.

And, oh I think I've had enough, Their attitude is also rough. Let's quit this moralistic crap, Leave me alone, and get off my back.

Well, the image conscious who reject me, Have their rep but they're not free. Setting standards for a show, But do they live life, oh no.

They talk about being cool, Stick like sheep, and play the rules. You've heard their morals and you agree, Stuck with them and not with me.

** I don't believe in what you said. ** ** I don't believe in promises. ** ** But I can't believe you let me down **. Love and life are over now.

They're Over now, over now. Over now.

I ** don't believe in what they say, ** ** I don't believe in the morals they set. ** Yes, I believe I don't have to regret, Whatever happens when we have met.

And can't you see that you are stuck, In this poor world where life is luck. And, no one really gives a damn, What you want or who I am.

 · The song concludes with two more verses of disbelieve and unwillingness to accept promises, people, and societal pressures. The musical feel of this song is generated by the powerful lyrics and largo tempo. All aspects of James Blunt’s “I don’t believe” combine to convey a strong incredulous tone to the listener.

Quizzical: I'm Blue - Eiffle 65

Yo listen up ** Heres the story about a little guy that lives in a blue world ** ** And all day and all night and everything he sees is just blue like him ** ** Inside and outside ** Blue his house with a blue little window and a blue corvette And everything is blue for him and his-self And everybody around cuz he aint got nobody to listen.

** Im blue da ba dee da ba di ** ** da ba dee da ba di ** ** da ba dee da ba di ** ** da ba dee Da ba di ** ** da ba dee da ba di ** (repeat once)

 · The chorus to Im Blue is the heart of the quizzical tone of the song. The lyrics are merely scat-like sounds with no meaning or interpretation to be drawn. Futher, the whimsical refrain is sung at an upbeat fast tempo in a cheerful maner.

I have a blue house with a blue window Blue is the color I thought that i'd wear ** Blue are the streets and all the trees are too ** ** I have a girlfriend and she is so blue ** Blue are the people here that walk around Blue like my corvette its standing outside Blue are the words I say and what I think Blue are the feelings that live inside me.

 · The second chorus contains odd, comical lines describing the perception of everything the singer sees as the color blue, when, in fact, the people, trees, and streets, are not literally blue.

Im blue da ba dee da ba di

da ba dee da ba di

da d ba dee da ba di

da ba dee Da ba di

da ba dee da ba di (repeat twice)

Indside and outside Blue his house with the blue little window and a blue corvette And everything is blue for him and his-self And everybody around cuz he aint got nobody to listen.

** Im blue da ba dee da ba di ** ** da ba dee da ba di ** ** da ba dee da ba di ** ** da ba dee da ba di ** ** da ba dee da ba di **

 · Again, Eiffel 65 returns to their out-there, queer chorus of miscellany, to wrap up the song and solidify the quizzical feeling inside the reader.

Accusing: Because of You - Kelly Clarkson


 * In Kelly Clarkson's song "Because of You," she blames her circumstances entirely on a man, who remains unnamed throughout the song. She strongly and matter-of-factly insists that he is responsible for several things. She is declarative when she repeats that "she will not" and that she has "learned the hard way to never let it get that far. This implies that "that far" refers to an emotional point in their relationship.

I will not make t he same mistakes that you did I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery I will not break the way you did You fell so hard I've learned the hard way, to never let it get that far


 * Clarkson is relentless in using the words "because of you." She blamed the accused man of being making her "play on the safe side" and "never stray too far from the sidewalk." Even more dramatically and condemnatory, she declares that he is responsible for her inability to trust herself and the people in her life. She is afraid to create and maintain close relationships, and she blames him for her fear.

Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk Because of you I learned to play on the safe side So I don't get hurt Because of you I find it hard to trust Not only me, but everyone around me Because of you I am afraid


 * An aspect of an accusatory tone is criticism. Kelly Clarkson certainly criticizes the accused, especially in the verse below. She indicates how he points out her flaws, takes advantage of her inferiority to him, and forces her to feel obligated to "fake" happiness. Furthermore, she remains in the act of happiness because he has left her so upset. She claims that he broke her heart, and because of this, he is to blame for her insecurities and fears.

I lose my way And it's not too long before you point it out I cannot cry Because I know that's weakness in your eyes I'm forced to fake A smile, a laugh, every day of my life My heart can't possibly break When it wasn't even whole to start with


 * Clarkson's repetitious and unyielding use of the line "because of you" creates an undoubtable purpose of the song. This song was written to throw accusations at the, still, unnamed man.

Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk Because of you I learned to play on the safe side So I don't get hurt Because of you I find it hard to trust Not only me, but everyone around me <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">Because of you <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">I am afraid


 * Finally, more detail is given in the next verse. Clarkson is angry and upset because while she was supportive and available in his time of need, the unnamed man failed to return the favor. One may infer from this verse the following situation: unnamed man unwillingly got out of a relationship, Clarkson helped unnamed man when he was upset, Clarkson fell in love unnamed man, unnamed man, once over his past relationship, leaves Clarkson, alone. So it is in this verse that Kelly Clarkson blames him - for selfishly relying on her, breaking her heart, and leaving her with no one.

I watched you die I heard you cry Every night in your sleep I was so young You should have known Better than to lean on me You never thought of anyone else You just saw your pain And now I cry In the middle of the night For the same damn thing


 * Again, Clarkson proves to be fierce with her accusations. Wait, is it because of him? The chorus is altered in this verse, because there will always be things to blame him for. Clarkson expresses once again how he has made her overly fearful and cautious of relationships, and generally unhappy and lonely.

Because of you I never stray too far from the sidewalk Because of you I learned to play on the safe side So I don't get hurt Because of you I tried my hardest just to forget everything Because of you I don't know how to let anyone else in Because of you I'm ashamed of my life because it's empty Because of you, I am afraid


 * Because of him.

Because of you Because of you


 * If i were to bold the significantly accusing portions of this song, the entire song would be bold. Aside from the strong tone in the lyrics, the music and voice of the song support the accusing tone. The music is slow, dramatic, and sad, as Clarkson is - because of him. The violins, drums, and other dramatizing instruments rise and fall in intensity along with Clarkson's voice, which, at times, becomes incredibly intense. The feelings of pain, anger, and disdain are loudly heard in her voice. When all is said and done, through music, voice, and lyrics, Clarkson's point is assured to be understand. It is his fault, and she is mad.

Reflective - Man In the Mirror

Throughout “Man In The Mirror,” Michael confronts the fact that he has done little good with his tremendous fame, influence and wealth. The first verse sees Jackson reflecting that:

"I see the kids In the street With not enough to eat Who am I, to be blind Pretending not to see their needs?"

Later, he fully admits to having “been a victim of a selfish kind of love.” Of course, Jackson promises to start being more conscious of the struggles around him, which he captures in the chorus by stating:

I'm Asking Him To Change His Ways And No Message Could Have Been Any Clearer (If You Wanna Make The World A Better Place) Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change (Take A Look At Yourself, And Then Make A Change)
 * I'm Starting With The Man In**
 * The Mirror**
 * If You Wanna Make The World**
 * A Better Place**

The catalyst for Michael’s change of heart seems to come from having to face his own reflection. It’s a nice thought, the idea that simply seeing the likeness of seeing oneself in a mirror can create a need for personal and moral growth. Jackson is reflective of how he needs to make a the world a better place and decides the best way to do so, after doing some soul searching, is to start with himself.


 * Ambiguous - Lollipop by Lil' Wayne**

Sh-sh-she lick it like a lollipop Sh-sh-she lick it like a lollipop Sh-sh-she lick it like a lollipop

Lil' Wayne's lyrics to the song "Lollipop" are ambiguous because they are an extended metaphor for oral sex with out directly stating the fact.

Saying "She lick it like a lollipop" is an indirect reference for oral sex, however, to someone who is not tuned in to the double entendre, they would assume that Lil' Wayne is talking about an actual lollipop.

Lil' Wayne's lyrics are ambiguous because more than one meaning can be derived from the words.