Umbrella

       I chose to analyze the song, Umbrella, by Jay-Z and Rihanna. These two artists used specific techniques in making the song flow and make sense. This song consists of rhymes in every stanza. There isn't a lot of internal rhyme, but most are end rhymes. For example, in this part: 

Maybe in magazines, but you'll still be my star

Baby 'cause in the dark, you can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you, I'll always share
Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever

The last word in each line rhymes with the last word in the next line. This occurs in pairs of two. 

         Another poetic device Rihanna uses is repetition. She repeats the second syllable in umbrella multiple times. 

Under my umbrella

(Ella ella, eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella, eh eh eh eh, eh eh)
The goal in this technique was to have the specific syllable stick out in the song. 

        Overall, "Umbrella" has a symbolic meaning. Rihanna is singing, "you can stand under my umbrella". This shows that Rihanna will protect whoever no matter the circumstance. She will preserve whatever for the better. This meaning also helps shape the song to get a message across. 

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