Children's Story Lyrics-- Slick Rick Analysis

"Children's Story" by Slick Rick is about how a child grew up on the wrong side of life. He was only a little kid when one of his other friends decided that it would be a good idea for them to rob some houses; "`Me & You, kid, we gonna make sum cash, robbin' old folks and makin' da dash`,. The two kids realized that they did not even have to do a lot to make fast cash, "They did the job, money came with ease". During one of his raids, the boy trys to steal from an undercover cop. The boy gets away but the cop sends other officers after him. Once he is surrounded he grabs a pregnant lady out of the crowd and points an automatic gun at her head; "Deep in his heart he knew he was wrong, so he let the lady go and he starts to run on". After doing this, he finally remembers what is right and what is wrong and lets her go. Eventually he gives in and drops his weapon and the storyteller says, "He was only seventeen, in a madman's dream,
the cops shot the kid, I still hear him scream". Overall, the social message that the artist is portraying in this song is that people need to be aware of the dangers that children face these days due to gang violence and wrong decisions; they need to try and help as many kids stay on the right path so they can eventually become successful in life.

Where is the Love analysis

"Where is the Love?" by Black Eyed Peas has a political message for its listener. The song is about the terrorist attacks that occurred on 9/11 and how the US is in Iraq fighting a war. Also, it talks about how the United States is so focused on helping other countries get rid of terrorists, that they do not see the awful things that are occuring in their own country. They say, "But we still got terrorists here livin' In the USA, the big CIA The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK" to show how much the United States needs to help its own self. The Black Eyed Peas are trying to get the message that no one really cares about what is going on, out there to the citizens of the US so that hopefully, in the future, they will pay attention and try to help out. The reasoning for the world's problems are always hidden from everyone so that it seems as though everything is under control; "A war is goin' on but the reason's undercover The truth is kept secret, it's swept under the rug". Overall, "Where is the Love" is a very persuasive song that attracts the attention of people all over the world.

Children's Story Lyrics-- Slick Rick

CHILDREN'S STORY LYRICS

~Slick Rick~

Girl:Uncle Ricky, could u read us a bed time story please, o please

(Alright you kids get to bed i'll get the story book. yall tucked in?)yea

Here we go,

Oncee upon a time not long ago,

when people wore pajamas and lived life slow,

When laws were stern and justice stood,

and people were behavin' like they ought to good,

There lived a lil' boy who was misled,

by anotha lil' boy and this is what he said:

"Me & You, kid, we gonna make sum cash,

robbin' old folks and makin' da dash",

They did the job, money came with ease,

but one couldn't stop, it's like he had a disease,

He robbed another and another and a sista and her brotha,

tried to rob a man who was a D.T. undercover,

The cop grabbed his arm, he started acting erratic,

he said "Keep still, boy, no need for static",

Punched him in his belly and he gave him a slap,

but little did he know the lil' boy was strapped,

The kid pulled out a gun, he said "Why'd ya hit me?",

the barrel was set straight for the cop's kidney,

The cop got scared, the kid, he starts to figure,

"I'll do years if I pull this trigga",

So he cold dashed and ran around the block,

cop radioes it to another lady cop,

He ran by a tree, there he saw this sista,

a shot for the head, he shot back but he missed her,

Looked around good and from expectations,

so he decided he'd hit for the subway stations,

But she was coming and he made a left,

he was runnin' top speed till he was outta breath,

Knocked an old man down and swore he killed him,

(sorry)

then he made his move to an abandoned building,

Ran up the stairs up to the top floor,

opened up the door there, guess who he saw?,

Dave the dope fiend shootin' dope,

who don't know the meaning of water nor soap,

He said

(I need bullets, hurry up, run)

the dope fiend brought back a spanking shotgun,

He went outside but there was cops all over,

then he dipped into a car, a stolen Nova,

Raced up the block doing 83,

crashed into a tree near university,

Escaped alive though the car was battered,

rat-a-tat-tatted and all the cops scattered,

Ran out of bullets and still had static,

grabbed a pregnant lady and pulled out the automatic,

Pointed at her head and he said the gun was full o' lead,

he told the cops

(Back off or honey here's dead),

Deep in his heart he knew he was wrong,

so he let the lady go and he starts to run on,

Sirens sounded, he seemed astounded,

before long the lil' boy got surrounded,

He dropped the gun, so went the glory,

and this is the way I have to end this story,

He was only seventeen, in a madman's dream,

the cops shot the kid, I still hear him scream,

This ain't funny so don't ya dare laugh,

just another case about the wrong path,

Straight 'n narrow or yo' soul gets CAST.

Good Night.

Girl:oh boy, that uncle Ricky is really weird

I don't know, what does he mean straight 'n' narrow or your soul gets cast?

I don't know, I think he'll be crackin' it up for us,... Good night

Where is the Love? lyrics- Black Eyed Peas

WHERE IS THE LOVE?

~Black Eyed Peas~

What's wrong with the world, mama

People livin' like they ain't got no mamas

I think the whole world addicted to the drama

Only attracted to things that'll bring you trauma

Overseas, yeah, we try to stop terrorism

But we still got terrorists here livin'

In the USA, the big CIA

The Bloods and The Crips and the KKK

But if you only have love for your own race

Then you only leave space to discriminate

And to discriminate only generates hate

And when you hate then you're bound to get irate, yeah

Madness is what you demonstrate

And that's exactly how anger works and operates

Man, you gotta have love just to set it straight

Take control of your mind and meditate

Let your soul gravitate to the love, y'all, y'all

People killin', people dyin'

Children hurt and you hear them cryin'

Can you practice what you preach

And would you turn the other cheek

Father, Father, Father help us

Send us some guidance from above'

Cause people got me, got me questionin'

Where is the love (Love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the loveThe love, the love

It just ain't the same, always unchanged

New days are strange, is the world insane

If love and peace is so strong

Why are there pieces of love that don't belong

Nations droppin' bombs

Chemical gasses fillin' lungs of little ones

With ongoin' sufferin' as the youth die young

So ask yourself is the lovin' really gone

So I could ask myself really what is goin' wrong

In this world that we livin' in people keep on givin'in

Makin' wrong decisions, only visions of them dividends

Not respectin' each other, deny thy brother

A war is goin' on but the reason's undercover

The truth is kept secret, it's swept under the rug

If you never know truth then you never know love

Where's the love, y'all, come on (I don't know)

Where's the truth, y'all, come on (I don't know)

Where's the love, y'all

People killin', people dyin'

Children hurt and you hear them cryin'

Can you practice what you preach

And would you turn the other cheek

Father, Father, Father help us

Send us some guidance from above'

Cause people got me, got me questionin'

Where is the love (Love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love

The love, the love

I feel the weight of the world on my shoulder

As I'm gettin' older, y'all, people gets colder

Most of us only care about money makin'

Selfishness got us followin' our wrong direction

Wrong information always shown by the media

Negative images is the main criteria

Infecting the young minds faster than bacteria

Kids wanna act like what they see in the cinema

Yo', whatever happened to the values of humanity

Whatever happened to the fairness in equality

Instead in spreading love we spreading animosity

Lack of understanding, leading lives away from unity

That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' under

That's the reason why sometimes I'm feelin' down

There's no wonder why sometimes I'm feelin' under

Gotta keep my faith alive till love is found

People killin', people dyin'

Children hurt and you hear them cryin'

Can you practice what you preach

And would you turn the other cheek

Father, Father, Father help us

Send us some guidance from above'

Cause people got me, got me questionin'

Where is the love (Love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love (The love)

Where is the love (The love)

Imagery Analysis'

The song, Kiss Me Thru The Phone, by Soulja Boi, is an example of imagery through sight and touch. While listening to the words of the song, the listener can see the image of the man sitting by the phone just waiting until he can go and see his girlfriend. He talks about how hard it is for him because he is not with his girlfriend, but he knows that it is not possible at the time and says, "But I cannot baby girl and that's the issue." Also, imagery through touch is seen in this song when Soulja Boi says, "Kissing you in public, thinking nothing of it." This line makes the listener feel like they can see the couple actually kissing in public. Overall, Soulja Boi's song relates to struggles through hip hop and rap since the couple is struggling with being able to see each other.

Next, the song, Echo, by Gorilla Zoe, shows imagery through hearing. The entire song talks about his ex-girlfriend and how she inevitably ruined their relationship. Now, she is all by herself and hears nothing but her own echo because he no longer wants to talk to her. The listener feels like they can hear his ex-girlfriend's echo because the word "echo" is repeated nineteen times throughout the song. This line, "It's just you and your Echo!", is also repeated throughout the song to show how lonely she is. Overall, this song relates to my theme and genre because the listener can feel as though they can hear the struggles of their relationship.

Kiss Me Thru The Phone Lyrics-- imagery

Kiss Me Thru The Phone
By Soulja Boy

Soulja Boy Tell 'Em

Baby you know that I miss you, I wanna get with you tonight

But I cannot baby girl and that's the issue

Girl you know I miss you, I just wanna kiss you

But I can't right now so baby kiss me thru the phone, I'll see you later on

Kiss me thru the phone, see you when I get home

Baby I know that you like me, you my future wifey

Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, yeah

You can be my Bonnie, I can be your Clyde

You could be my wife, text me, call me

I need you in my life, yeah all day everyday I need ya

And every time I see ya my feelings get deeper

I miss ya, I miss ya, I really wanna kiss you but I can't

Six, seven, eight, triple nine, eight, two, one, two

Baby you know that I miss you, I wanna get with you tonight

But I cannot baby girl and that's the issue

Girl you know I miss you, I just wanna kiss you

But I can't right now so baby kiss me thru the phone, I'll see you later on

Kiss me thru the phone, see you when I get home

Baby I been thinking lately so much about you

Everything about you, I like it, I love it

Kissing you in public, thinking nothing of it

Roses by the dozen, talking on the phone

Baby you so sexy, your voice is so lovely

I love your complexion, I miss ya, I miss ya, I miss ya

I really wanna kiss you but I can't

Six, seven, eight, triple nine, eight, two, one, two

Baby you know that I miss you, I wanna get with you tonight

But I cannot baby girl and that's the issue

Girl you know I miss you, I just wanna kiss you

But I can't right now so baby kiss me thru the phone, I'll see you later on

Kiss me thru the phone, see you when I get home

She call my phone like

Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da

We on the phone like

Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da

We taking pics like

Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da

She dial my number like

Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Six, seven, eight, triple, nine, eight, two, one, two

Baby you know that I miss you, I wanna get with you tonight

But I cannot baby girl and that's the issue

Girl you know I miss you, I just wanna kiss you

But I can't right now so baby kiss me thru the phone, I'll see you later on

Kiss me thru the phone, see you when I get home

Echo Lyrics by Gorilla Zoe

You did this to yourself

Now your all by your self

Acting like you hate me

All because you aint me

You played me to the left

Now their aint nobody left

To hear your complaining i'm gone

and all you hear is your own damn
(chorus)

Echo!

E-echo!

And i'm gone

And your all alone

Cant you hear the hear the

Echo!

E-echo!

No one to hear you

There's nobody near you

it started off great

But who was to know

That love that is lost

Cannot be let go

You said it's my fault

Ok then i'll go

It's better to know

Now there's nobody to argue with

Cause i'm not home

Don't care who your with

Don't call my phone

Or did you forget

You know your wrong

I'm gone!

And your all alone hearing your own damn
(chorus)
There's no one to trust

I trust no one no more

Just went with the flow

Found myself on the floor

When you went away

All my pain went astray

Like it's a new day

Now i have no one to argue with

Cause i'm not home

Don't care who your with

Don't call my phone

Or did you forget

You know your wrong

I'm gone

And your all alone

Hearing your own damn
Echo

Your own damn

E-echo

No one is near you

No one can hear you

With your own damn

Echo!

E-echo!

No one to hear you

There's nobody near you
All night long

I thought to my self

Why would i stay with you

Realized that you were the one with issues

So why would i miss you
No one to argue with

Cause i'm not home

Don't care who your with

Don't call my phone

Or did you forget

You know your wrong

I'm gone!

And your all alone

Hearing your own damn

echo!

It's just you and your

E-echo!

Its just your and your

I hope your talking alone

It's just you and your

Echo!

It's just you and your

E-echo!

There's no one to hear you

There's nobody near you

It's just your own damn

Echo!

Your own damn

E-echo!

Echo!

E-e-echo!

Echo

E-echo

E-e-echo
No one to argue with

Cause i'm not home

Don't care who your with

Don't call my phone

Or did you forget

You know your wrong

I'm gone!!