The “Music” of Figurative Language

Summertime – Kenny Chesney

http://www.youtube.com/user/KennyChesneyVEVO#p/u/19/BWSn0JFRiPI

Here is an example of simile:

“just like a long lost friend
You ain't seen in a while
And can't help but smile”

Here is an example of alliteration:

“Sweet summertime”

Here is an example of personification:

“School's out and the nights roll in”

I think these lines are examples of a metaphor because they compare are those things as summertime:

“Perfect song on the radio
Sing along 'cause it's one we know
It's a smile, it's a kiss
It's a sip of wine, it's summertime
Sweet summertime”

I learned that lyrics are a combination of many good writing techniques. In the short few lines, the writer is able to better get across his story or idea in the way he wants. Figurative language enables the writers voice to shine through his or her lyrics. It really takes skill to be able to write like that.