Love You Like a Love Song by Selena Gomez by Pray Meh - Grade 11

Lyric Analysis Pt.1

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Gomez uses figurative language such as idiom to get her point across. An example of this is when she sings, "Music to my heart that's what you are." Gomez means how healing her lover is for her mentally.

Video Analysis

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The artist references Marie Antoinette in the music video. Marie Antoinette is nicknamed the "queen of doom" and often romanticized which supports the topic. The artist uses allusion to further benefit the topic.

Video Analysis pt.2

406531_3 — 2024-04-17 13:52:48 UTC

Selena Gomez uses character and allusion to reference Bonnie and Clyde. The mention of the couple plays a big role in supporting the topic because the couple is infamously known for being 'ride or die'. In other words, they were very devoted to one another and benefits her topic nicely.

Thesis Statement:

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The topic for this song is love and the Artist displays it by using figurative language such as idioms and hyperboles. The artist's view on the topic is positive and directs towards lovers who've felt similarly. Gomez uses dramatic lyrics and exaggerated visuals to set the tone of the song to be more 'lovely'.

Introduction - SOAPS:

406531_3 — 2024-04-17 13:58:24 UTC

The song "Love You Like a Love Song" is a song partially written and fully sung by famous pop artist, Selena Gomez. This song uses heavy visuals in the music video. The lyrics contain lots of passion. The topic for this song is love. Selena Gomez sings as someone who's madly in love with their partner. The song attracts to audiences who've felt the same as the singer, other romantics.

Video Link:

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Lyrics:

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Lyric Analysis pt. 2

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Another figurative language she uses are hyperboles. The exaggeration applies to when she sings, "No one compares you stand alone to every record I own." Gomez instead means her lover is amazing compared to everyone/everthing.

Conclusion:

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 18:28:01 UTC

This song uses symbolism and visuals to get viewers to understand the speaker's point of view. She is successful in getting the message across for both the lyrics and the music video. Selena Gomez uses heavy florals and allusions in her music video that'll attract to the viewers. For her lyrics, there are a lot of exaggerations on how 'madly' in love Gomez feels. All these uses of literary tools carry the message nicely.

Citing :

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Lyrics:

N/A. “Selena Gomez & the Scene – Love You like a Love Song.” Genius.com, genius.com/Selena-gomez-and-the-scene-love-you-like-a-love-song-lyrics.

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Music Video

Selena Gomez. "Love You Like a Love Song." Youtube, 23 June, 2011, (15) Selena Gomez & The Scene - Love You Like A Love Song - YouTube.

Background:

Anne Gould. "The Meaning Behind The Song: Love You Like a Love Song by Selena Gomez." Oldtimemusic, 18 August 2023, The Meaning Behind The Song: Love You Like a Love Song by Selena Gomez - Old Time Music

Lyric Analysis pt. 3

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 18:51:23 UTC

A third figurative tool the artist uses are similes. "Boy you play through my mind like a melody." This lyric can also be counted as a hyperbole. Selena Gomez compares her lover to a melody. Melodies are often classified as soothing/comforting.

Lyric Analysis pt. 4

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 18:54:56 UTC

Another example of similes Gomez uses is when she sings the chorus. "I love you like a love song." She compares her feelings for her lover to a love song."

Lyric Analysis pt. 5

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 18:57:23 UTC

Assonance is the use of words that sound similar to attract to listeners. Selena Gomez uses this in the song. "A centerfold, miracle, lyrical." The repetition of these words shows her strong feelings to the topic.

Lyric Analysis pt. 6

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 19:09:15 UTC

"You are magical, lyrical, beautiful." This is another example of assonance being used in the song. It supports her claim by proving her passion towards this lover.

Video Analysis pt. 3

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 19:14:42 UTC

The setting for this clip helps support the singer's view on love. They are in a flower field and flowers are often symbolized for love.

Video Analysis pt. 4

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 19:18:08 UTC

Colors are heavily used in this clip. The purple and pink sunset makes the scene more romantic. This ties into the theme of the song.

Video Analysis pt. 5

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 19:20:48 UTC

This is an example of a cliche used. In the music video, there's a romantic film shown on the TV. It related to the theme of the song and its romantic meaning.

Video Analysis pt. 6

406531_3 — 2024-04-21 19:32:02 UTC

This is also an example of setting. The place seems to resemble heaven or something surreal. This supports the topic of love. It can symbolize how angelic her lover feels.