Hello All! I recently studied Fahrenheit 451 in class and have a project to do. I am supposed to find 5 songs and compare the lyrics to the novel. I'm supposed to find the metaphors, similarities, etc etc. If anyone has any ideas of songs they would like to share, it would be very much appreciated.
Those are some good ones. I especially like The Logical Song, I'm surprised I didnt think of that. Thank you so much!
08 December 2007, 11:16 AM
Braling II
I was thinking of pre-awakened Montag and most of his society with the first one and Clarisse with the second.
08 December 2007, 02:32 PM
dandelion
"Flowers are Red" by Harry Chapin is an excellent example.
There is an album titled "Pleasure to Burn," but no idea of the contents. Anyone know, or know who used the slogan first, Ray Bradbury or Camel cigarettes?This message has been edited. Last edited by: dandelion,
08 December 2007, 07:56 PM
Mr. Dark
A little vague, I suppose; but you could look at the lyrics of the Beatles's "Here Comes the Sun" and compare it to Montague's awakening.
Could also compare Three Dog Night's "Out in the Country" (a gorgeous song) to the uses of nature in F451.
"Whenever I feel them closing in on me Or feel the need to get away, I find a quiet place far from the human race, Out in the country...."
08 December 2007, 08:01 PM
groon
How about 2112 by Rush?
09 December 2007, 06:52 AM
Richard
How about "Light My Fire" by the Doors? (talk about a metaphor).
09 December 2007, 07:55 AM
tinkerbell
Nonsense! Jose Feliciano's version is far superior.
09 December 2007, 11:32 AM
fjp451
"Burning Down the House"
Some real fun with irony and music here. Hey, Rocky, what do think!!!?? Catch the F451 parallels:
Watch out you might get what you're after Cool babies strange but not a stranger I'm an ordinary guy Burning down the house
Hold tight wait till the party's over Hold tight We're in for nasty weather There has got to be a way Burning down the house
Here's your ticket pack your bag: time for jumpin' overboard The transportation is here Close enough but not too far, Maybe you know where you are Fightin' fire with fire
All wet hey you might need a raincoat Shakedown dreams walking in broad daylight Three hun-dred six-ty five de-grees
Burning down the house
It was once upon a place sometimes I listen to myself Gonna come in first place People on their way to work baby what did you except Gonna burst into flame
My house S'out of the ordinary That's might Don't want to hurt nobody Some things sure can sweep me off my feet Burning down the house
No visible means of support and you have not seen nuthin' yet Everything's stuck together I don't know what you expect starring into the TV set Fighting fire with fire (Talking Heads)
