Metaphors in songs provide deeper meaning and understanding, making personal experiences more universal. They can be obvious or profound, and can also be used in song titles to capture attention. Examples include Kansas’ “Dust in the Wind” and Pink Floyd’s “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” which are both extended metaphors. The function of metaphor in […]
Hyperbole is a literary device that uses exaggeration to create strong feelings and vivid images in the listener’s mind. Songwriters use hyperbole to convey a message with limited words, and to express the full range of human emotions. It can also help the listener form a specific image and give different connotations to the words […]
