Lyrics, class, and what the language used in the songs we listen to tells about us. (genre, fan)

My beloved monster and me · 01-15-2009, 01:00 PM

Hi,

I'm doing a communications and culture investigation- looking at the cultural context of music, and more specifically the language within particular songs and genres.

I would really like your opinion on how the lyrics to peoples' favourite songs reflect their background, class, identity, etc.

For example, do you think restricted language (words and phrases that only make sense to a particular subculture) used within a song reflects a working class fan base/audience? does symbollic or heavy use of imagery suggest a middle- high class audience?

The more you can develop it the better!! Really interested to know what you think.

Thanks

-My Beloved Monster and Me-

lucifer_sam · 01-15-2009, 03:08 PM

I think the ability to afford to play instruments at all implies a middle-class upbringing.

Sneer · 01-15-2009, 03:11 PM

Not necessarily

~~The Unfan~~ · 01-15-2009, 03:52 PM

I have no clue but I love cake. Jello cake is one of the best things to ever exist. I could go for some right now.

Dr_Rez · 01-15-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by The Unfan

I have no clue but I love cake. Jello cake is one of the best things to ever exist. I could go for some right now.

I didnt know they made such a thing. Is the cake jello, or just a jello frosting?

Akira · 01-15-2009, 03:57 PM

I think the ability to afford to experience jello cake at all implies a middle-class upbringing.

~~The Unfan~~ · 01-15-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

I didnt know they made such a thing. Is the cake jello, or just a jello frosting?

There is jello in the cake, but the cake itself isn't entirely jello.Liek this.

Dr_Rez · 01-15-2009, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Unfan

There is jello in the cake, but the cake itself isn't entirely jello.Liek this.

I think I will attempt to makethat this weekend. And that would make sence, if the whole cake were jello it wouldnt be cake. Just a bunch of jello shaped like cake.

Sorry to the thread maker, but I know you just want some answers then you will never return here again so I dont care that this thread has gone to ****.

Alfred · 01-15-2009, 04:18 PM

Where the fuck did this come from?

lucifer_sam · 01-15-2009, 05:34 PM

lol for a second I thought Yukon Cornelius was the OP and then this would have been very, very cruel.

But yeah, jello cake is great. But not nearly as good as Boston Creme Pie. Yum.

01-15-2009, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
My beloved monster and me Groupie Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2	Lyrics, class, and what the language used in the songs we listen to tells about us. Hi, I'm doing a communications and culture investigation- looking at the cultural context of music, and more specifically the language within particular songs and genres. I would really like your opinion on how the lyrics to peoples' favourite songs reflect their background, class, identity, etc. For example, do you think restricted language (words and phrases that only make sense to a particular subculture) used within a song reflects a working class fan base/audience? does symbollic or heavy use of imagery suggest a middle- high class audience? The more you can develop it the better!! Really interested to know what you think. Thanks -My Beloved Monster and Me-

01-15-2009, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	I think the ability to afford to play instruments at all implies a middle-class upbringing. __________________ first.am

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Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Not necessarily __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

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Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	Where the fuck did this come from? __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

01-15-2009, 05:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
lucifer_sam Unrepentant Ass-Mod Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,921	lol for a second I thought Yukon Cornelius was the OP and then this would have been very, very cruel. But yeah, jello cake is great. But not nearly as good as Boston Creme Pie. Yum. __________________ first.am

01-15-2009, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
~~The Unfan~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Methville Posts: 2,116	I have no clue but I love cake. Jello cake is one of the best things to ever exist. I could go for some right now.