music juxtaposition
But she wears short skirts
I wear T-shirts
She's Cheer Captain, and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time
"Always winter, but never Christmas."
This phrase contrasts the endless cold and dreariness of winter with the joy and warmth associated with Christmas. It emphasizes the harsh conditions the characters face.
"Your ocean eyes lookin' at mine"
(ocean eyes by billie ellish
The singer uses "ocean eyes" to describe the captivating and deep gaze of someone, creating a vivid image of the intensity of the look.
"The giant, three-headed dog, Fluffy, was fast asleep, snoring in a corner."
(Harry Potter)
This sentence creates a vivid image of a huge, three-headed dog named Fluffy, emphasizing its massive size and the fact that it is sleeping peacefully.
Wish we could turn back time
To the good old days
When our mama sang us to sleep
But now we're stressed out
Stressed Out by Twenty One Pilots highlights the urge to turn back time to the good old days, specifically childhood.
It is not often that someone comes along who is a true friend and a good writer.
This sentence from Charlottes Web puts together the qualities of being a good friend and a good writer. It shows how rare it is to find someone who possesses both qualities.
"Driving at 90 down those country lanes"
(Ed Sheerans "Castle on the Hill"
This line paints a picture of driving fast through peaceful country lanes, providing a visual sense of the singer's nostalgic memories.
"The snow-covered land sparkled like diamonds in the sunlight."
(The Lion, the With and the Wardrobe)
This sentence paints a picture of a winter landscape, comparing the glistening snow to diamonds and giving a sense of the brightness and beauty of the scene.
"You were red and you liked me because I was blue"
The colors red and blue are used metaphorically to describe the emotional states of the individuals, creating a visual representation of their relationship.
The colors red and blue are used metaphorically to describe the emotional states of the individuals, creating a visual representation of their relationship.
"O brawling love, O loving hate!"
This verse in Romeo and Juliet means that love can sometimes feel like a fight. Shakespeare uses opposite words to show how strong and mixed-up feelings can be.
Tastes like strawberries
On a summer evenin'
And it sounds just like a song
I want more berries
And that summer feelin'
It's so wonderful and warm
This verse from Watermelon Sugar conjures an image of a beach, on a warm and relaxing day; a stereotypical summer evening.
"The barn was alive with the hum of the animals and the scent of hay."
(Charlottes Web)
This sentence uses words like "hum" and "scent" to create a lively and sensory image of the barn, making the reader feel like they are right there with the animals.
I've never seen a diamond in the flesh
I cut my teeth on wedding rings in the movies
And I'm not proud of my address
In a torn up town, no postcode envy
In Lorde's song "Royals," there's a notable juxtaposition between the typical themes of wealth, luxury, and excess often found in mainstream pop music and Lorde's rejection of those conventions
I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life
F. Scott Fitzgerald ponders how lifes variety and color can fluctuate between being amazing and troublesome.
Start my day up on the roof, theres nothing like this type of view
Starting the day on the roof conveys a sense of isolation or detachment and the "type of view" suggests a unique and perhaps privileged lifestyle.
"The dragon, Smaug, lay on his bed of gold, his eyes gleaming in the darkness."
(The Hobbit)
This sentence conjures a vivid image of a dragon lying on a pile of gold, with the gleaming eyes emphasizing the creature's power and the richness of its surroundings.
Caviar and cigarettes
Well versed in etiquette
She's a Killer Queen
Gunpowder, gelatine
Killer Queen by Queen talks about a person who lives two very different lifestyles, high class and luxorious, versus a slightly more carefree and unruly one.
I was within and without, simultaneously enchanted and repelled by the inexhaustible variety of life.
This means the person feels both drawn to and pushed away by the many different aspects of life. It's like feeling fascinated and overwhelmed at the same time.
"My love is like a rocket, watch it blast off"
(Dua Lipa, Levitating)
The comparison of love to a rocket creates a dynamic and powerful image, emphasizing the intensity and excitement of the romantic feelings.
"The chocolate cake was so moist and delicious that it seemed to melt in Matilda's mouth."
This sentence uses words like "moist" and "delicious" to describe the chocolate cake, making it easy for the reader to imagine the taste and texture.