Blessings on blessings on blessings
Look at my life man that's lessons on lessons on lessons
I treat the beat like its a reverend
I tell the truth like father forgive me these are all my confessions
Man this wasn't luck it was destined
I done lost homies who been with me since Ed, Edd, and Eddy
This is an example of slant rhyme in which the vowel "e" is present in both the word "blessings" and "lessons." I think Big Sean uses this rhyme in order to show that blessings are hidden within lessons and in order to see a similarity between the two things is through rhyme. To elaborate, you can learn a lesson and feel blessed at the same time, in the same moment. Additionally, slant rhyme is seen through the words "reverend," "confessions," "destined," and "Eddy." These examples also show end rhyme in which the rhyme is at the end of each consecutive verse through all lines. Each last word has the same "e" sound. Big Sean uses these rhymes in order to make the song not only catchy but meaningful. With all the words rhyming at the end it shows relation and how each word is intermixed with the others. Without these words together, the words wouldn't mean as much to the listener because they would be heard as independent phrases rather than complete as a whole. When phrases are linked with other phrases the listener can connect to verses as one or as multiple.
I think this song is successful for three main reasons: firstly, all three of these artist's (Big Sean, Drake, and Kanye) all blend pretty well together and bring all of their individual fans together, to create an even larger audience. Secondly, Drake's hook is very simple with it's lyrics and overall it is quite catchy. Thirdly, the beat is easy to listen to and keeps you interested in the song, while keeping your attention of the lyrics without completely taking the spotlight.
ReplyDeleteKaila, I think this is a great song choice. These Artists are big artist and surprisingly work well together. You did a great job describing the rhymes which made it easier for me to listen to the song and hear the rhymes.
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