{"id":8526,"date":"2018-05-13T12:15:37","date_gmt":"2018-05-13T16:15:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eportfolios.macaulay.cuny.edu\/messenger\/?p=8526"},"modified":"2018-05-13T12:15:37","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T16:15:37","slug":"five-billboard-songs-with-vibrant-lyrics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/openlab.macaulay.cuny.edu\/messenger\/2018\/05\/13\/five-billboard-songs-with-vibrant-lyrics\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Billboard Songs with Vibrant Lyrics"},"content":{"rendered":"

In April, many celebrate National Poetry Month. Unfortunately, few living poets are household names in this day and age. <\/span><\/p>\n

However, music serves as a form of poetry that dominates our daily lives. Poetry is not just confined to words and literature; lyrics are a form of poetry heightened by sound. In light of this, here is a list of five top Billboard songs (in no particular ranking) with fluid, vibrant lyrics.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Cardi B \u2014 Be Careful<\/h3>\n

Cardi B\u2019s \u201cBe Careful\u201d is a nice departure from her usual rhymes. Without losing any rhythm, Cardi B manages to display her vulnerable side. Despite the controversial \u201cghost writer\u201d behind the lyrics, one cannot help but feel her passion when delivering the rap. It sure makes you think about who in their right mind decided to wrong her. The highlight of the song for me were the following lines: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cYou even got me trippin’, you got me lookin’ in the mirror different\/Thinkin’ I’m flawed because you inconsistent\/Between a rock and a hard place, the mud and the dirt\/It’s gon’ hurt me to hate you, but lovin’ you’s worse.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2. Kendrick Lamar, SZA \u2014 All the Stars<\/h3>\n

\u201cAll the Stars\u201d featuring Kendrick Lamar and SZA sports strong lyrics and an almost ominous beat. The song was written for Marvel\u2019s <\/span>Black Panther, <\/span><\/i>but holds it own with lyrics like: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTell me what you gon’ do to me\/Confrontation ain’t nothin’ new to me\/You can bring a bullet, bring a sword\/Bring a morgue, but you can’t bring the truth to me\u201d from Lamar. SZA follows his lead with figurative lyrics like: \u201cSkin covered in ego\/Get to talkin’, I get involved, like a rebound\/No control, no off switch in the way that you bringing me down\/It’s a turn on, get it away from me.\u201d <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

This dynamic duo hits hard, and it\u2019s certainly not a surprise that Lamar made history when he won the Nobel Prize for Music this year.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Foster the People \u2014 Sit Next to Me<\/h3>\n

Indie band Foster the People made a comeback last year with \u201cSit Next to Me,\u201d and though it is lower on the list, it still gets some airplay even today and is dubbed underrated by many. With lyrics that send off chill vibes perfect for a late night drive, Mark Foster\u2019s unique vocals are head to get out of your head. The following lyrics scream \u201ccarpe diem\u201d: <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBut we’re always on the move\/And now it’s over, we’re sober\/Symptoms of the culture\/And the night ain’t getting younger.\u201d<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

4. Ed Sheeran \u2014 Perfect<\/h3>\n

Ed Sheeran\u2019s \u201cPerfect\u201d is still going strong on the top 100 list. Sheeran remains one of the few artists that tends to write his own lyrics. With straightforward, but descriptive melodic phrases like \u201c<\/span>Baby, I’m dancing in the dark with you between my arms\/Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song,\u201d it\u2019s no wonder people swoon at the tune.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Dua Lipa \u2014 New Rules<\/h3>\n

Dua Lipa’s \u201cNew Rules,\u201d has been on play for some time now. It\u2019s one of this generation\u2019s anthems. It certainly shows off some catchy and empowering lyrics for those struggling with breakups. A witty line from the song:  <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIf you\u2019re under him, you aint getting over him.\u201d <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I’m sure you know someone who could list off all the rules from this song. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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