Chapter 9 Pt.2 - Sing The Song

A song is an artistic composition of tones or sounds in a sequence, combination, and temporal relationship (usually accompanied by musical instruments) to produce a musical composition that contains unity and continuity.

Songs are a way to express emotions and feelings in a fun way. Songs can also be a medium to convey criticism about the situation in society. Moral value or mandate is usually implied in the lyrics made by songwriters.

Intro, which is the beginning of the song, usually there is no singer's voice (only the instrument) 

The verse, or stanza, is the introductory part to the chorus.

· Refrain, switching from verse to chorus

· The chorus, the core part, is usually the easiest to remember.

· Bridge, connecting the chorus to the next chorus or to the coda.

· Coda, closing song.

Samples of social functions of songs

To entertain listeners

To express the deepest feelings such as, sadness, happiness, of the singer

To express disagreement, disapproval, motivation and opposition

To express love for his/her country

To honor a person

As a soundtrack to strengthen the theme of a movie, an advertisement, etc.

To lead people's mood into an event such as, a wedding party, a birthday

celebration, a funeral, etc.

There are two important things in interpreting song lyrics, namely:

Find "Social Functions" such as: to entertain, express feelings, motivate, convey criticism, invite to have fun.

Finding the meaning of figurative language such as: metaphor, simile, personification.

Let's Sing

"A Sky Full Of Stars"

by Coldplay

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars

I'm gonna give you my heart

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars

'Cause you light up the path

I don't care, go on and tear me apart

I don't care if you do, ooh

'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars

I think I saw you

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars

I wanna die in your arms

'Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark

I'm gonna give you my heart

I don't care, go on and tear me apart

I don't care if you do, ooh

'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars

I think I see you

I think I see you

'Cause you're a sky, you're a sky full of stars

Such a heavenly view

You're such a heavenly view

The meaning of the song: life cannot be separated from problems, problems come and go. But still many people think problems are enemies. This song invites us to make problems as friends. Because it is difficult for us to make the world without problems, it is our way of thinking that needs to be changed by considering problems as friends who are here to live so that we can face them well.