Oct 21, 2022
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Symbolism is a literary device that refers to the use of symbols in a literary work. A symbol is something that stands for or suggests something else; it represents something beyond literal meaning. In literature, a symbol can be a word, object, action, character, or concept that embodies and evokes a range of additional meaning and significance.
Common Examples of Symbolism in Everyday Life
Everyday words, objects, and even concepts often have more than a single meaning. Across time, certain aspects of everyday life and experience evolve in meaning and associated significance, making them symbols of something besides what they actually are. Here are some common examples of symbolism in everyday life:
rainbow–symbolizes hope and promise
red rose–symbolizes love and romance
four-leaf clover–symbolizes good luck or fortune
wedding ring–symbolizes commitment and matrimony
red, white, blue–symbolizes American patriotism
green traffic light–symbolizes “go” or proceed
tree blossoms–symbolize spring season
Pilgrim hat–symbolizes Thanksgiving holiday
dollar sign–symbolizes money, earnings, wealth
image of shopping cart–symbolizes online purchases
Understanding the symbolisms and meanings behind a song is crucial as it enhances the listener's experience by delving deeper into the layers of the lyrics. Symbolisms in songs reflect the songwriter's emotions, experiences, and societal influences, enriching the narrative Symbolical elements in songs, such as those found in sea travel writing, serve to highlight the function and symbolic implications within the narrative, adding depth to the storytelling. Moreover, symbols in songs can play a significant role in conveying cultural identities, commenting on societal issues, and fostering revolution and conscientisation. By deciphering these symbols, listeners can grasp the intended messages, connect emotionally, and gain insights into various themes, ultimately enriching their understanding and appreciation of the song.
Wasted time, Skid Row
You and I together in our lives,
Sacred ties would never fray
Then why can I let myself tell lies
And watch you die every day
I think back to the times when dreams were what mattered
Tough talking youth naivete
You said you'd never let me down
But the horse stampedes and rages in the name of desperation
CHORUS
Is it all just wasted time
Can you look at yourself when you think of what you left behind
Is it all just wasted time
Can you live with yourself when you think of what you left behind
Paranoid delusions they haunt you
Where's my friend I used to know
He's all alone.
He's buried deep within a carcass searching for a soul
Can you feel me inside your heart as it's bleeding
Why can't you believe you can be loved
I hear you scream in agony
And the horse stampedes and rages in the name of desperation
CHORUS
You said you never let me down
But the horse stampedes, it rages in the name of desperation
CHORUS
The sun will rise again
The earth will turn to sand
Creation's colors seem to fade to grey
And you'll see the sickly hands of time will write your final rhyme
And end a memory
I never thought you'd let it get this far boy
Strait no chaser, bush
Always be there face I live with
Always be there face I live with
Abscess memory with broken fingers
All the fallen down angels raw pain distress
It's all
In the way we know that we could have it all
Some
Satellites of pain can't always be ignored
War on all sides
War on all sides
Drink life as it comes straight no chaser
Life as it comes straight no chaser
Climb inside you away from strangers
Building a system of alleys and motorways
It's all
In the way we know
We could have it all
Some
Satellites of pain can't always be ignored
It's all in the face of what we thought we knew before
War on all sides
War on all sides
War on all sides
Keep on driving hair left morning wet
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
There's nothing like losing you
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English
Upper Intermediate