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quddusaliquddus
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Let's see what our favourite poetry and song lyrics are.
Where does your user name come from?"Whence cometh your nomen, quddusaliquddus"?
Loren Booda said:Yours sounded Latin;...
Sorry about that hypnagogue.hypnagogue said:This isn't really a philosophical discussion. Moving to General Discussion.
Strange and Beautiful
I've been watching your world from afar,
I've been trying to be where you are,
And I've been secretly falling apart,
I'll see.
To me, you're strange and you're beautiful,
You'd be so perfect with me but you just can't see,
You turn every head but you don't see me.
I'll put a spell on you,
You'll fall asleep and I'll put a spell on you.
And when I wake you,
I'll be the first thing you see,
And you'll realize that you love me.
Sometimes, the last thing you want comes in first,
Sometimes, the first thing you want never comes,
And I know, the waiting is all you can do,
Sometimes...
Evo said:...
And now the hevin ourquhelmis the donk nycht,
Quhen the declining of the sternis brycht
To sleip and rest perswades our appetite;
But sen thou he's sic plesour and delite
To knaw our chance, and fall of Troy in weir,
And schortlie the last end thairof wald heir,
...
Did you translate that? I like his translation. I enjoy reading Middle English, I became fascinated with it when I was 11.marcus said:hey Evo, here's a literal translation as a check:
and now dank night overwhelms the heaven,
when the declining of the bright stars
to sleep and rest persuades our appetite;
but since thou hast such pleasure and delight
to know our chance, and fall of Troy in war,
and shortly the last end thereof would hear...
I did not know of Gavin Douglas or this 1513 translation of
the Aeneid. Glad you flagged it.
And the award for the "no duh" award goes too...quddusaliquddus said:It's not my real name.
I thought a liquid was what you called ice at room temperature.marcus said:I believe "aliquid" is the Latin word for "something" or "anything"
A good poem or song lyric is one that effectively conveys emotion, imagery, and meaning through the use of carefully chosen words and literary devices such as metaphors, similes, and repetition. It should also have a clear and concise structure that captures the reader or listener's attention and leaves a lasting impact.
While both poetry and song lyrics use language and imagery to evoke emotion and meaning, the main difference is in their intended presentation. Poetry is typically written to be read on its own, while song lyrics are meant to be accompanied by music and sung aloud. This can also affect the structure and rhythm of the writing.
Interpretation of a poem or song lyric can vary greatly depending on the reader or listener's own experiences and perspectives. To interpret meaning, it is important to analyze the language, imagery, and literary devices used in the writing, as well as consider the context and background of the author. However, ultimately, the meaning of a poem or song lyric is open to individual interpretation.
Yes, song lyrics can be considered a form of poetry. Like poetry, song lyrics use language and imagery to convey emotion and meaning. However, the main difference is in their intended presentation, with song lyrics being meant to be accompanied by music and sung aloud.
Some common themes in poetry and song lyrics include love, loss, nature, identity, and social issues. These themes are often explored through the use of various literary devices and can resonate with readers and listeners on a personal level.