Offence: High Logic – YSIV 4 May 20194 May 2019 Logic uses a number of language techniques in this song including homophones, double entendres, metaphors, similes, allusions, euphemism, and plays many literal meanings off their figurative. He also criticizes young…
Offence: High Bo Burnham – Kill Yourself 4 May 201913 May 2019 Firstly, this song is satirical. The overall message is that pop music has hollow lyrics that in no way help people who are struggling with mental health or suicide. If…
Offence: High Cypress Hill – Pigs 1 May 201916 May 2019 This song is a reference to the way Latino and African American youth are treated by law enforcement in America. Could be used for learning about human rights and issues…
Offence: High Busta Rhymes – Arab Money 19 Apr 201916 May 2019 In his song Busta is representing his Islamic religion in this song, though his use of Islamic language and prayer employs a large degree of artistic licence. It could also…
Offence: High Big L – Ebonics 29 Mar 201919 May 2019 This songs content is highly meta-fictional in the way that it draws attention to the language of Hip-Hop. It then adds a social dimension by describing this language as 'Criminal…