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Island In The Sun Rhetorical Devices

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“When you’re on a holiday”, “playing and having fun”, and “you’re on a golden sea” are all phrases found in the song “Island in the Sun” performed by the band Weezer and was produced in 2001. As I first listed to the song, written by Rivers Cuomo, I imagined a young man looking for someone to enjoy life with. Through studying the allegory, I further realized that the tone was Cuomo’s hopefulness which is expressed as he is seeking to find the meaning in life which turned evolved to capturing the theme.
It appears Weezer is singing an allegory hidden within the diction. Weezer’s hopeful diction prompts us to believe the song was speaking of a fulfilling outcome from the use of drugs. The songs begins by highlighting something that many of us can relate to “a holiday.” Further researched pointed to the fact the lyrics “a holiday” could refer to the drug holiday (4/20), meaning marijuana. Even though the symbolism of the diction is hidden to those who might not be familiar with such things, it was obvious for Weezer’s intended audience. The song transitions almost like I would imagine an experience on drugs. The …show more content…

I believed this again, might reflect an what a person might experience with using drugs. In his first 2 versus the first two lines rhyme and the last two rhyme. Creating a since of togetherness and flow. Combined with the melody this rhyming patterns projects a feeling of fun, relaxing, and fulfillment. The refrain also presents similar rhyming pattern and uses words like sun, fun, playing, and find control. Each representing a positive experience. Towards the end of the song Weezer words and patterns reflect and a more intense, desperate situation. Almost like the person has come off the high and again finds themselves seeking assurance of good things. The pattern has changed and the melody is harsher, not as soothing or joyful in its

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