Eye of the Tiger Song Analysis
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This document provides a TPCASTT analysis of the song "Eye of the Tiger." It includes paraphrasing, connotation, attitude, shift and theme sections. The author analyzes the song's message about overcoming challenges and staying motivated.
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**Directions:** Select a song of your personal choice. (Turn in/See Assignment on Canvas) - **Song Title: \_\_\_Eye of the tiger\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **Artist:\_\_\_\_\_survivor\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **Copy song choice here:** Risin\' up, back on the street...
**Directions:** Select a song of your personal choice. (Turn in/See Assignment on Canvas) - **Song Title: \_\_\_Eye of the tiger\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **Artist:\_\_\_\_\_survivor\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_** **Copy song choice here:** Risin\' up, back on the street Did my time, took my chances Went the distance, now I\'m back on my feet Just a man and his will to survive So many times, it happens too fast You trade your passion for glory Don\'t lose your grip on the dreams of the past You must fight just to keep them alive It\'s the eye of the tiger, it\'s the thrill of the fight Risin\' up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night And he\'s watching us all with the eye of the tiger Face to face, out on the heat Hangin\' tough, stayin\' hungry They stack the odds still we take to the street For the kill, with the skill to survive It\'s the eye of the tiger, it\'s the thrill of the fight Risin\' up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night And he\'s watching us all with the eye of the tiger Risin\' up, straight to the top Had the guts, got the glory Went the distance, now I\'m not gonna stop Just a man and his will to survive It\'s the eye of the tiger, it\'s the thrill of the fight Risin\' up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night And he\'s watching us all with the eye of the tiger +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | T-Title | Eye of the tiger | +===================================+===================================+ | P-Paraphrase | Don\'t ever give up, keep pushing | | | whatever your doing whether its | | \*Only Paraphrase the Chorus 1 | difficult or easy. | | time. | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | C- Connotation | | | | | | **8 examples- [Not including | | | Rhyme | | | Scheme]**[.]{.underli | | | ne} | | | | | | \*Highlight/Comment these on your | | | document and label what type of | | | figurative language/poetic device | | | it is\*\* | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | A- Attitude | Tone- it's all about pushing | | | through tough times and never | | | giving up. The song makes you | | | feel like you can face any | | | challenge and keep going, no | | | matter what. It\'s motivating and | | | gives a sense of strength and | | | focus | | | | | | [Mood-] Exciting, | | | intense, and full of energy | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | S- Shift | after the second verse. Up until | | | that point, the song builds up | | | with a steady, driving energy and | | | then it gets even more intense | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | T- Title (Part 2) | | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+ | T- Theme: | Whether you\'re facing personal | | | struggles, challenges at work, or | | **When done with TPCASTT -** | just trying to reach a big goal, | | | the song is about having the | | - | strength to keep moving forward. | | | It reminds you to stay determined | | **Answer the following in your | and not let anything hold you | | response:** What does the song | back, no matter how tough things | | speak to you? How does it have an | get. | | impact on your life, and in what | | | ways do you feel that you connect | The song speaks to me by making | | to the theme? | me push even harder and not give | | | up. It has an impact on my life | | | so I can finish whatever I\'m | | | doing if it\'s difficult. It | | | connects to the theme because in | | | the song it tells you to keep | | | pushing and never give up. | +-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+