Name: _________________________ Song Lyrics Analysis Worksheet Directions: Using this sheet as your guide, analyze the lyrics for its deeper meaning.

Title of Song: _______________________________________ Artist: ____________________________________________

Speaker: From whose point of view is the song being sung?________________________________________________________________________________

Setting: Where does your song take place?_________________________________________________________ Subject/Topic: What is the song mainly about?_______________________________________________________________________________

Mood: What is the mood of the song? How does it make you feel? Does it change?________________________________________________________________________

Musicality: Does the music match the mood? How/Explain.__________________________________________________________________________

Conflict: Whats the problem in your song?_________________________________________________________ Can you relate to the problem in your own life?_________________________________________________________________________________

Symbols/Metaphors: Are there any symbols or metaphors in your song? What do they represent?________________________________________________________________

Theme: (i.e. friendship, hope, love, loss, growing up, family, overcoming challenges etc.) What do you think this song is saying about life? Is there something to be learned?________________________________________________________ Evidence of Theme: HIGHLIGHT words/phrases that support the theme and list these below: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Now in a sentence or two explain what its meaning is now? _____________________________________________________________________________________

CHOOSE ANY ENGLISH SONG