Skyscraper
Transcript: poetic devices "As the smoke clears, I awaken. And untangle you from me," is an example of imagery. It is easy to picture what is happening in these lines. "I will be rising from the ground," is an example of a hyperbole. It is exaggerating that he/she will be rising from their lowest point. poetic devices setting, Speaker, and tone "As the smoke clears, I awaken And untangle you from me Would it make you feel better To watch me while I bleed? All my windows still are broken But I'm standing on my feet" In the second verse he/she is done with the other person and is going to leave all the bad memories and the past behind. The person the speaker is trying to get away from is happy that he/she is at their lowest point, but the speaker is going to keep fighting no matter what. He/she decides not to run anymore and face their problems. "Go run, run, run I'm gonna stay right here, Watch you disappear Yeah, oh Go run, run, run Yeah, it's a long way down But I am closer to the clouds up here" Finally, Demi Lovato sings about how she can handle anything and will not run from her problems in the bridge. The lyrics above tell us that the speaker will face their problems head on and is closer to their dreams. Theme Skyscraper Demi Lovato was in a rehab facility for having an eating- disorder and for self- harm. This song and its message related to her feelings and was like "therapy" for her. "Skyscraper" was written by Toby Gad, Lindy Robbins, and Kerli Kõiv. The song was released in 2011. poetic devices The setting of "Skyscraper" could be anywhere. It could be outside, in the woods, or in a city. The song takes place during modern day and does not shift. The speaker of this song could be anyone who has been broken down. Maybe by a bully or some other cause. Lastly, the tone of the song changes from sad to uplifting, happy, and strong. poetic devices theme Skyscraper Interesting Facts "Skyscraper" is an example of symbolism. The skyscraper symbolizes strength and confidence. Throughout the song he/she shows strength and confidence. The theme of "Skyscraper" is that you can overcome anything no matter what. Poetic devices are tools that help convey the theme by exaggerating and enhancing words so they explain what you are trying to say. “Go on and try to tear me down, I will be rising from the ground, Like a skyscraper.” This verse shows both figurative language and symbolism. It is saying that even when I’m broken I will stay strong like a skyscraper. These devices also help us imagine what is happening and when we interpret these devices, they lead us to the theme. The title "Skyscraper" relates to the theme because it symbolizes strength which is needed to overcome anything, especially your fears. "Like I'm made of glass, Like I'm made of paper," are examples of similes. He/she is being compared to glass and paper. It is saying that they are easily breakable. "Try to tear...," this is showing alliteration. The letter "T" is being repeated at the beginning of these three words. This song is about someone who was broken down but rose above and slowly became strong and confident. "Skies are crying, I am watching Catching tear drops in my hands Only silence as it's ending Like we never had a chance Do you have to make me feel like There's nothing left of me?" In the first verse the speaker was at their lowest point and felt like nothing. "You can take everything I have You can break everything I am Like I'm made of glass Like I'm made of paper Go on and try to tear me down I will be rising from the ground Like a skyscraper Like a skyscraper" In the chorus they slowly became strong and confident like a skyscraper. The chorus is repeated three times in the song. SKYSCRAPER artist: Demi Lovato Presentation By: Hannah Ni Block Three " Go run, run, run," is an example of repetition. The word run is repeated multiple times. "Skies are crying," is an example of personification. The sky is given the human characteristic crying.
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