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Lyrics Analysis Worksheet

This document provides a 3-step worksheet for analyzing song lyrics: 1) Observe the title and predict the subject, 2) Respond to the lyrics by identifying emotions and meanings of stanzas, and 3) Link the lyrics to historical context by considering the songwriter's purpose and perspective as well as what the song reveals about the time period. The optional steps suggest listening to the song performance and researching the songwriter's biography to deepen analysis.

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Lyrics Analysis Worksheet

This document provides a 3-step worksheet for analyzing song lyrics: 1) Observe the title and predict the subject, 2) Respond to the lyrics by identifying emotions and meanings of stanzas, and 3) Link the lyrics to historical context by considering the songwriter's purpose and perspective as well as what the song reveals about the time period. The optional steps suggest listening to the song performance and researching the songwriter's biography to deepen analysis.

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Lyrics Analysis Worksheet

Step 1: Observation

1. Look at the title of this tune. Can you tell what the tune or
poem will be about from the title? Explain.

Step 2: Responding

2. Read through the song lyrics. What are your personal


reactions to the lyrics?
3. What emotions might this tune produce when sung?
4. Read through each stanza and write its meaning?
5. OPTION: Now listen to the lyrics as they are sung? Are your
personal reactions different than when you read the lyrics?
Explain.

Step 3: Linking to History

6. Why do you think the songwriter wrote this piece? What


clues do you find to suggest this?
7. What does this song tell you about what life was like during
this period in history?
8. OPTION: What does this song tell you about the songwriter’s
personal experiences? Look up a biography about the
songwriter. Can you make connections between the
information in the biography and the song?

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