Meaning Through MUSIC | Bahasa Inggris SMA Kelas XI K13

1st meeting

With a partner study the lyrics of the songs. Then discuss the questions.

Stand by me

(B. E. King / J. Lieber / M. Stoller)

Key:  G

                                   G                       

When the night has come 

Em   

     And the land is dark   

              C                D                     G  

And the moon is the only light we'll see, 

           G 

No, I won't be afraid,   

         Em  

No, I won't be afraid   

             C                 D                      G  

Just as long as you stand, stand by me.

        D         D7 

And darling, darling, 

G   

Stand by me,   

              Em   

Oh now, now, stand by me.   

C   

 Stand by me,  

D   

 Stand by me,   

G   

 Stand by me. 

    

         G 

If the sky that we look upon   

Em 

    Should tumble and fall 

              C                         D                     G 

And the mountain should crumble to the sea, 

             G 

I won't cry, I won't cry, 

          Em   

No, I won't shed a tear 

               C                D                      G 

Just as long as you stand, stand by me.   

        D         D7 

And darling, darling   

G 

Stand by me   

Em 

Stand by me   

C 

Stand by me   

D 

Stand by me

 Whenever you're in trouble, won't you stand by me   

Oh now, now, stand by me   

Stand by me   

Stand by me   

Stand by me   

 And darling, darling   

Stand by me   

Stand by me   

Stand by me   

Stand by me: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Qv4eUJQsvk)

1. What do you think the title ‘Stand by Me’ means?

2. Do you consider ‘ Stand by Me’ an inspirational song? Why?

3. If you had to change the lyrics of ‘ Stand by Me’, which lyrics would you change?

2nd meeting

How to figure out a song’s meaning

Artist write songs and poems to express their feelings. Finding the meaning of a song is a demanding task because we do not know what the writer wasfeeling at the time of writing the song or poem. Whenever we are successful in finding the meaning of a song or poem, it brings a great feeling of satisfaction and appreciation towards the song. These are the steps involved in finding the meaning of a song.

It is very important to know the lyrics of a song. Try to figure out the type of song. Is it classical,country, etc? Find out what kind of poetic devices are used and then re-examine the lyrics. You will be able to find a whole new meaning of words. Listen to the song while reading the lyrics. It can help you to find deeper connection with words. Try to look for message of the song. Keep an open mind and discuss the meaning with other people. You will be surprised how different perspectives can open up your mind to new meaning.

3rd meeting

Formative Assesment