Lyrics Analysis: “Rude” by MAGIC! and “So Rude” by Tee Grizzley
“Rude” by MAGIC! and “So Rude” by Tee Grizzley: A Lyrical Comparison
MAGIC! – “Rude” Lyrics
Saturday morning jumped out of bed and put on my best suit
Got in my car and raced like a jet, all the way to you
Knocked on your door with heart in my hand
To ask you a question
‘Cause I know that you’re an old-fashioned man, yeah, yeah
Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes ’cause I need to know
You say I’ll never get your blessing ’til the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but the answer
18th Century Opera Seria: Aria, Recitative, and Affect
Opera Seria in the 18th Century
Aria and Recitative
Pietro Metastasio, libretto by Demetrio, 1734: The text for the aria begins here: while the dialogue above it is written in prose, the text of the aria is poetry (rhyme, verse etc.). The text of the aria is indented and set in a different, even larger type. The parts written in prose are then set to music as recitative by the composer, the poetic parts as arias.
Recitativo secco (Hasse, Ezio, 1730): The prose texts of the libretto are set to music
Read MoreCharles Highway: A Self-Introduction
Charles Highway: A Personal Reflection
My name is Charles Highway, though if you could see me, you would certainly never imagine it. It’s a strong name, well-traveled, cipotudo, and I look like no one would follow any of those qualities. To begin with, I have worn glasses since I was nine.
My name is Charles Highway, though if you could see me, you would certainly never imagine it. It’s a strong name, well-traveled, cipotudo, and I look like no one would follow any of those qualities. To begin with,
Rude & She Looks So Perfect: Lyrics Analysis
Rude
Saturday morning jumped out of bed
And put on my best suit
Got in my car and raced like a jet, all the way to you
Knocked on your door with heart in my hand
To ask you a question
‘Cause I know that you’re an old-fashioned man, yeah, yeah
Can I have your daughter for the rest of my life?
Say yes, say yes ’cause I need to know
You say, “I’ll never get your blessing ’til the day I die
Tough luck, my friend, but the answer is no! “
Why you gotta be so rude?
Don’t you know I’m human, too?
Why you
The Power of Love: A Song Compilation
Here I Go Again
I don’t know where I’m going
But I sure know where I’ve been
Hanging on the promises in songs of yesterday
And I’ve made up my mind
I ain’t wasting no more time
Here I go again
Here I go again
Though I keep searching for an answer
I never seem to find what I’m looking for
Lord, I pray you give me strength to carry on
‘Cause I know what it means
To walk along the lonely street of dreams
Here I go again on my own
Going down the only road I’ve ever known
Like a drifter, I was born to walk alone
But
Jackson 5 – I Want You Back: Lyrics
I Want You Back
The Jackson 5
Uh-huh huh huh huh
Let me tell you now
Uh-huh
When I had you to myself, I didn’t want you around
Those pretty faces always made you stand out in a crowd
But someone picked you from the bunch, one glance was all it took
Now it’s much too late for me to take a second look
Oh baby, give me one more chance
(To show you that I love you)
Won’t you please let me
(Back in your heart)
Oh darlin’, I was blind to let you go
(Let you go, baby)
But now since I see you in his arms
(