How Does Lennon Use Figurative Language In Across The Universe

Beatles’ song “Across the Universe” was released in 1969 and written by John Lennon, one of the most respected artist and composer throughout the musical history. Lennon started to work on this song “after having an argument with his wife Cynthia”. "Across the Universe" consists of poetic lyrics, rhythmical tunes, and spiritual mantra that most people have never heard of, as well as a hidden story of Lennon's childhood. The song consists of simile and imagery for vivid images for the audience to feel, see, and sense the emotions Lennon felt when he was writing the song. He uses simile and imagery several times in the lyric, and he combined both of the figurative language to deliver emotions. “Words are flowing out like endless rain in a paper cup”, is a combination of simile and imagery. The audience can "see" rain overflowing the paper cup and soon falling apart into pieces. Lennon felt the constant chattering from his wife suffocating him and as if filling the room with words and he started feeling brittle and loose like a paper cup. Also, the audience can relate to his lyrics from any generation. In the 21st century High School students go through endless nags, criticisms, and loneliness

The song’s basic rhythm is made by an instrument called citar guitar, from India, and it creates the internal rhythm which blends with the music to become one. Citar guitar’s oriental and transcendental sound unifies with the Sanskrit mantras. The citer guitar adds on to the calm, and hypnotizing theme. At first when the music starts it begins with an odd rhythm, which sounds very unique, but soon it gives a nostalgic tone to the song. Then when the first chorus sings, “Jai Guru Deva Om, Nothing’s gonna change my world“, there is a wave of tranquility in the song. But as the chorus repeats “Nothing’s gonna change my world”, it sounds like a prayer or a guidance to preach for God – and he is enlightened by