Sara Bareilles' song "August Moon" is one of my favorite songs, not because of its musical simplicity but because of the lyrical simplicity that causes me to think. Her lyrics, not just in this song, tend to evoke a lot of emotion: they express perfectly how betrayal feels, how being something you're not feels, how some experiences feel magical, and how some relationships are painful while others only bring happiness. All these things she does with her simple and profound lyrics.
This song in particular is very pathetic. The lyrics are so clear about how she felt when she walked into a room to see someone she thought she loved with another girl. The emotion evoked by her lyrics is purely heart wrenching and causes me to reflect on similar situations I have had. I think that is what is so beautiful about her "writing", her ability to explain how she is feeling/how she felt through music and lyrics while also allowing her listeners to be able to relate/reflect on similar life experiences.
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I am confused about your analysis. You say that this song is "pathetic" yet you claim that it is moving and profound. What do you mean by that contradiction?
ReplyDeleteHey Braden, I am a bit confused as well... but I agree that see does have a great way of very simply and clearly stating her feelings to were you could in some way (although not fully obviously) understand the feeling she is feeling, or was feeling at the time.
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ReplyDeletechelsea and ty, the word pathetic in its basest form means it is emotionally enticing: it evokes emotion very strongly. pathos=pathetic like logos=logic
ReplyDeleteBraden I never doubted you for a second.... your so smart! :)
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