Losin Control Poem Analysis

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Poetry and Songs Have Equal Artistic Value and Importance in Society Song lyrics are equal in poetic value and have evolved with the use of poetic devices and storylines. Many may argue that poetry may offer more of an insight artistically, but songs can be equal, if not more artistic than some poetry. In comparison to one another, their writing styles are often very similar between the lyrics and words developed. The song Losin’ Control by Russ and the poem Trust Issues by Undefined are equal in artistic and poetic value because they both have profuse uses of similes, rhyme, and narrative. The main theme, purpose, and tone within the song and poem are very similar. Mistrust and negative past experiences lead to the overall themes of being …show more content…

Many may believe that rap music typically has no further depth or meaning and it is just simply thrown together into a song without a second thought. However, According to BBC News, "There are always good lines in rap, clever wordplay that brings various ideas together in a way that is both eloquent and relevant. But the ones that stand out are those who can weave the ideas into a story," (Wheeler, 1). The song uses several poetic devices including consonance and repetition. The chorus of the song repeats the same line over again to emphasise the purpose of the song and its emotional appeal. Consonance not only makes the sound more appealing, but also the …show more content…

Poetry inspires most of the song lyrics written today, most especially throughout rap and hip hop music. The use of poetic devices has helped to create more creative song lyrics and help create a story within a song. Losin’ Control by Russ and Trust Issues by Undefined although are different forms of writing, are equal in poetic value because they share similar poetic devices such as similes, rhymes, and narrative. Poetry and song lyrics can be similar in writing styles and by telling a