Creative Project

Type of project-Short Story
Song- "Photograph" by Nickelback

Look at this photograph
Every time I do it makes me laugh
How did our eyes get so red?
And what the hell is on Joey's head?

And this is where I grew up
I think the present owner fixed it up
I never knew we'd ever went without
The second floor is hard for sneaking out

And this is where I went to school
Most of the time had better things to do
Criminal record says I've broke in twice
I must have done it half a dozen times

I wonder if it's too late
Should I go back and try to graduate?
Life's better now than it was back then
If I was them I wouldn't let me in

Oh oh oh
Oh God I

Every memory of looking out the back door
I have the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye

Every memory of walking out the front door
I found the photo of the friend that I was looking for
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye
Goodbye

Remember the old arcade?
Blew every dollar that we ever made
The cops hated us hanging out
They said somebody went and burned it down

We used to listen to the radio
And sing along with every song we know
We said someday we'd find out how if feels
To sing to more than just the steering wheel

Kim's the first girl I kissed
I was so nervous that I nearly missed
She's had a couple of kids since then
I haven't seen her since God knows when

Oh oh oh
Oh God I

Every memory of looking out the back door
I have the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye

Every memory of walking out the front door
I found the photo of the friend that I was looking for
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye

I miss that town
I miss their faces
You can't erase
You can't replace it

I miss it now
I can't believe it
So hard to stay
Too hard to leave it

If I could I relive those days
I know the one thing that would never change

Every memory of looking out the back door
I have the photo album spread out on my bedroom floor
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye

Every memory of walking out the front door
I found the photo of the friend that I was looking for
It's hard to say it, time to say it
Goodbye, goodbye

Look at this photograph
Every time I do it makes me laugh
Every time I do it makes me

Social/Political Messages

"Adam's Song" Blink 182

"Adam's Song", written by Blink 182, is an extremely powerful song that delivers a social message to everyone. The song expresses the moods of depression and sadness and their consequences if not dealt with. "Adams Song" lyrics are suppose to resemble a suicide note written by someone having suicidal thoughts. The relevance of the lyrics are suppose to show that people need help after tragedies if they are showing the signs of suicide. The lyrics "You'll be sorry when I'm gone" strike with so much pain. Blink 182 "Adam's Song" does a good job displaying the strong message of suicide.

I never thought I'd die alone
I laughed the loudest who'd have known
I traced the cord back to the wall
No wonder it was never plugged in at all
I took my time, I hurried up
The choice was mine, I didn't think enough
I'm too depressed, to go on
You'll be sorry when I'm gone

I never conquered, rarely came
16 just held such better days
Days when I still felt alive
We couldn't wait to get outside
The world was wide, too late to try
The tour was over we'd survived
I couldn't wait till I got home
To pass the time in my room alone

I never thought I'd die alone
Another six months I'll be unknown
Give all my things to all my friends
You'll never set foot in my room again
You'll close it off, board it up
Remember the time that I spilled the cup
Of apple juice in the hall
Please tell mom this is not her fault

I never conquered, rarely came
16 just held such better days
Days when I still felt alive
We couldn't wait to get outside
The world was wide, too late to try
The tour was over we'd survived
I couldn't wait till I got home
To pass the time in my room alone

I never conquered, rarely came
Tomorrow holds such better days
Days when I can still feel alive
When I can't wait to get outside
The world is wide, the time goes by
The tour is over, I'd survived
I can't wait till I get home
To pass the time in my room alone


"If Everyone Cared" Nickelback

One of Nickelback's most influential work, "If Everyone Cared" is a great song that sends a deep social message. The song tries to displays most of the worlds issues from genocide to global warming. The relevance of the song is to show everyone how much we take for granted. If you take any problem and plug it into the lyrics, the lyrics relate perfectly. The lyrics "And as we lie beneath the stars
We realize how small we are" demonstrate the ideology of humans today. We are only a small piece in the middle of a humongous puzzle. If we continue to act the same way and keep up the same ways of living, we may dissapear. Nickelback does a great job displaying the social message of today's modern society.

From underneath the trees, we watch the sky
Confusing stars for satellites
I never dreamed that you'd be mine
But here we are, we're here tonight

Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive

[Chorus:]
If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died

And I'm singing

Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive
Amen I, Amen I, Amen I, I'm alive

And in the air the fireflies
Our only light in paradise
We'll show the world they were wrong
And teach them all to sing along

Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
Singing Amen, I, I'm alive
(I'm alive)

[Chorus x2]

And as we lie beneath the stars
We realize how small we are
If they could love like you and me
Imagine what the world could be

If everyone cared and nobody cried
If everyone loved and nobody lied
If everyone shared and swallowed their pride
Then we'd see the day when nobody died
When nobody died...

[Chorus]

We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody died
We'd see the day, we'd see the day
When nobody died
We'd see the day when nobody died

Imagery Song

"Breaking the Habit"
-Linkin Park

Linkin Park's "Breaking the Habit" is not one the most recognized from the band. The song meaning derives from the narrator, who is regretting a past action that he now wants to break free from. Some imagery is present in the song. The lyrics "I'm picking me apart again" is an example of imagery. The sense of touch is used in the specific lyric. Another example of imagery is found in the lyric "Clutching my cure." This also is a use of the sense touch. Linkin Park continuously uses the poetic device of imagery in their songs, including "Breaking the Habit."

Memories consume
Like opening the wound
I'm picking me apart again
You all assume
I'm safe here in my room
Unless I try to start again

[Bridge:]
I don't want to be the one
The battles always choose
'Cause inside I realize
That I'm the one confused

[Chorus:]
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I know it's not alright
So I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit
Tonight

Clutching my cure
I tightly lock the door
I try to catch my breath again
I hurt much more
Than anytime before
I had no options left again

[Bridge:]
I dont want to be the one
The battles always choose
'Cause inside I realize
That I'm the one confused

[Chorus:]
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
I don't know why I instigate
And say what I don't mean
I don't know how I got this way
I'll never be alright
So, I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit
Tonight

[Bridge:]
I'll paint it on the walls
'Cause I'm the one at fault
I'll never fight again
And this is how it ends

[Chorus:]
I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream
But now I have some clarity
to show you what I mean
I don't know how I got this way
I'll never be alright
So, I'm breaking the habit
I'm breaking the habit
I’m breaking the habit
Tonight



"Iris"
-Goo Goo Dolls

"Iris", written by the Goo Goo Dolls, is one of the most well known love rock songs ever wrote. Imagery is present everywhere in "Iris." The first line, "And I'd give up forever to touch you" is an example of imagery. The sense that is used in the lyric is touch. An example of the taste sense shows up in the lyric, "And all I can taste is this moment." The lyric "Cause I know that you feel me somehow" is also an example of touch. The Goo Goo Dolls have mastered the concept of imagery in their songs, which makes it easier from the listener relate to the song.


And I'd give up forever to touch you

You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't want to go home right now
Verse 2

And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
Cause sooner or later it's over
I just don't want to miss you tonight
Chorus

And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Verse 3

And you can't fight the tears that ain't coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything seems like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know your alive

Chorus

And I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
Chorus

I don't want the world to see me
Cause I don't think that they'd understand
When everything's made to be broken
I just want you to know who I am

I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am
I just want you to know who I am

Song Analysis 2

“Sorry” by Buckcherry
With Grammy nominations and numerous musical awards, Buckcherry has been one of the most recognized bands in the past decade. Founded in 1995, the band broke up after drugs and solo projects sidetracked the musicians. Buckcherry released their most successful album, 15, in 2006 after founder Josh Todd reunited the band in 2005 to produce a final album, but no one anticipated its success. Tracks from the album have had success in the United States, manly on the Billboard Top 100 charts. Buckcherry, in the past, has toured with mega rock stars Motley Crue, Papa Roach, and Avenged Sevenfold.
Buckcherry has been known in the past for their hard rocking songs that have sold thousands of copies. However, one of their latest songs entitled “Sorry” does not follow the same direction the band is used to. The slow and regretful love song written from lead singer Josh Todd’s heartache speaks to many couples. The overall meaning of the song deals with the regret and forgiveness the narrator feels for his loved one in their relationship. The identity could possibly be a girlfriend or a parental figure who has known the narrator in the past. The line “while I was away” indicates that the narrator has recently been separated from the one they feel regretful for. “Sorry” is written beautifully and greatly displays the theme of regret.
Regret is apparent in almost every line of Buckcherry’s “Sorry.” A main example of the narrator’s regret is with the continuously use of the lyric “I’m sorry.” The repetitive use emphasizes the narrator’s sincere apology, and overall enhances the song. The narrator is regretful for his absence in the relationship and his actions. There is also evidence that the relationship was abusive. “I’m sorry you’re blue” could refer to the bruises that have been caused by assault. The narrator also takes responsibility for his actions by stating “I think I’m to blame.” The honesty and remorse the narrator displays shows his true character and regret.
Poetic devices are found within the lyrics of “Sorry.” Anadiplosis is present in the lyrics “I'm sorry I'm bad, I'm sorry you're blue, I'm sorry about all things I said to you” The use of the same idea, the narrators regret, at the beginning of consecutive lines qualifies these lyrics as anadiplosis. The use of anadiplosis reinforces the thought of regret in the listeners mind. Rhyme is found in numerous places throughout the lyrics. One example of rhyme in “Sorry” is the lyric “I love all your sounds, and baby the way you make my world go round.” The repetitive use of the same sounds helps the listener to remember the song and create a catchy tune. Poetic devices help to enhance the musical lyrics used in songs.
The songs victim can be interpreted in many ways, each with its own scenario. If in fact the sufferer is a girlfriend, the narrator is sorry for his recent abusive relationship. He blames himself for the troubled times and takes responsibility for the pain he has caused her. The song can also be seen as the narrator and a parental figure. He may now be sorry for his childhood or a recent action that has caused pain to the family. The narrator now wants to apologize for his actions and try to re-heal. A third interpretation of