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Literary Devices
Connotation/Title
Theme/Audience
Sound Devices
100
What do you think this means: I know I don't get there often enough But God knows I surely try It's a magic kind of medicine That no doctor could prescribe
It is referring to a place where the speaker can unwind and just relax. They are saying that this is not something that can be given, it has to be found.
100
What is the connotation: Ia Ora Te Natura E Mea Arofa Teie Ao Nei Ia Ora Te Natura E Mea Arofa Teie Ao Nei
Positive, it has rhythmic feel, and a Caribbean vibe.
100
If you had had to pick two themes for this song what would they be?
I would choose Getting away from the stress of life, and Having a special safe place.
100
Why do you think the artist but in the other language?
It creates the feel of relaxation and just having a good time.
200
What does this mean: I used to rule my world from a pay phone And ships out on the sea But now times are rough And I got too much stuff Can't explain the likes of me
It is saying that as technology is advancing, people are expecting the speaker to wait in there hand and foot. He is also saying that it's very stressful.
200
What is the connotation: Bounty of the land is exhausted But there's still abundance on the sea
somewhere in-between, it is saying that
200
Out of the above themes, what do you think the theme of this song is?
Having a special safe place.
200
What was the reason for the repetition?
It stresses the important lines that convey the message of song.
300
What does this mean: But there's this one particular harbour So far but yet so near Where I see the days as they fade away And finally disappear
This is saying that there is one place where he can unwind and just be himself. He can always feel its presence and longs to be there, but never has the time to go.
300
What is the connotation: I've seen enough to feel the world spin Mixin' different oceans meetin' cousins Listen to the drummers and the night sounds Listen to the singers make the world go 'round
Positive, he is talking about the way the "harbour" makes him feel
300
What is the audience(s) of this song?
The audience would be adults, because they can relate to the song. Another audience would be anyone who wants to just play a song with a fun rhythm. His songs also tend to be played by boaters.
300
According to google translate he write in Italian and Moire why do you think that is?
He uses these languages to create a Caribbean vibe.
400
What does this mean: And there's that one particular harbour Sheltered from the wind Where the children play on the shore each day And all are safe within
He is talking about the harbor, or safe place. He is saying that all can be free and just relax.
400
What do you think the overall connotation is?
the overall connotation is positive
400
Why do you think this artist choose these audiences?
His particular artist writes a lot of songs that fall into the those audience. It is were he is comfortable in that rage of music.
400
Why do you think he uses a figurative and literal harbor?
He uses the harbor as a representative of shelter. The water is the harbor to him hence the literal harbor.
500
What does this mean: Most mysterious calling harbour So far but yet so near I can see the day when my hair's full gray And I finally disappear
In this verse he is saying that he longs to go there when he gets old and eventually dies. It is that social to him.
500
Title: Why do you think the name is what it is?
It is named what it is because of the reference to a figurative and literal harbour.
500
Do you think his chosen audience likes this time of music?
Most of them do, if they didn't he would not be such a popular musician.
500
Why do you think the songwriter wanted a Caribbean feel?
It creates a cool rhythm and is used in many songs in this genre.