Warning Sign By Chris Martin Analysis

Poetry is a subtle form of writing, and reviewing poetry requires a deep understanding of the elements that constitute a poem. Poetry allows us to express feelings and emotions that are inside us all. It can also be put into any of these broad sub-genres: narrative, dramatic, or lyric. Often times people associate poetry with a short, and confusing group of words that usually leaves people scratching their heads, but surprisingly a poem can also be a favorite song. Songs are considered poetry as well because it gives people the ability to connect emotionally with the lyrics that are being sung. Just like a poem, songs can convey a meaning, significance, or message that people are able to attach to the song. The song, “Warning Sign” by Chris Martin, and the poem, “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost both communicate a similar message of the decisions we make in life, and the consequences that

In this song, the man takes someone he has loved for granted, and does not realize he made the wrong choice until it is too late. Martin is best known for his use of metaphors and symbolism in his songs. The best example of this is when he says, “you were an island and I passed you by/ And you were an island to discover” (Martin). The island symbolizes the woman, and him passing the island by is a metaphor for him taking her for granted, and not seeing what was in front of him the entire time. This is also true when he says, “I missed the good part, then I realized” (Martin). These lines form a true connection with Martin’s audience because we often take one path, thinking it’s the right one, and in hindsight wish we had taken the other. Martin makes the audience experience emotions of regret, and sorrow, by putting into words what people feel emotionally when we lose someone because of the choices we have