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The Distinction Between Poetry In Music and Poetry.

Although this assignment is only about lyrics, I think the music video for this song does a good job of showing Tupac's relationship with his mom. He always saw her as a powerful queen who overcame any obstacle that came her way no matter how challenging. Shakur uses this metaphor to show the listener how he though of his mom. He feels that he can't thank his mother enough for all the work she has done and he is ashamed that he didn't realize it earlier.Īnother poetic device Shakur uses is the metaphor: When I marched down the streets and saw people cheering and waving flags, when I read the poem about war being like a game, I thought it would be great, but it. You are appreciated." I think he does this because he feels like he has no way to give his mother all she has given him. He also repeats the phrase "Theres no way I can pay you back, but my plan is to show you I understand. The chorus repeats itself several times throughout the song and within the chorus he constantly repeats the phrases "dear mama" and "sweet lady". Tupac uses several poetic devices in this song but the most prominent one is repetition.

The chorus of the song further reflects this tone. He reflects on how even though his mother was single and poor she always made sure he had everything he needed. It talks about the temptations he faced and how even though his relationship with his mother was rocky at times, she always stuck with him.

These few lines honestly reflect on how Shakur cause some trouble for his mom during his childhood. A Collection of Writings on Motherhood Written by Mia Carr, Founder of Snuggle Me Organic Let go of the baby, as sweet as he is, and focus in on. I was a fool with the big boys breakin' all the rules. Suspended from school and scared to go home, Though back at the time I never thought I'd see her faceĪin't no woman alive who could take my mama's place Seventeen years old kicked out on the streets In his lyrics, Shakur describes the hardships he faced as a child and how is mother always was his rock. The song is honest, artistic, and heartfelt. The theme is appreciation and gratitude for all his mother did to make sure he had a good childhood. Shakur wrote this song as a tribute to his mom and all moms around the world. One of his most meaningful and poetic songs is "Dear Mama" from the album Me Against The World. He often said he was a poet and this is reflected the complex lyrics found in the majority of his songs. All I ever wanted is to be loved.Tupac Shakur is one of the most talented rappers of all time. You’ve told me to forget about you, I can’t do that. You could’ve done so much more besides keep me and torment me. Wake up! Because you can’t change me nor break me!Īll my life I’ve been too busy trying to make you happy, I don’t care call me sassy!īrought me into this world to live hell. Why beat me, like it’s going to change me? Why am I a faggot? Because you can’t have it? P roceed with caution if you may be triggered by these topics or the use of profanity and derogatory slurs. Warning: The following poem conveys a personal account of physical and verbal abuse, and has not been edited in any way.