Tag Archives: Pop

Justin Bieber: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Tom Garrett

On the heels of one of the greatest injustices in recorded human history, I now turn my attention to the incomparable Justin Drew Bieber.  I referred to Lady Gaga as a “near-prodigy” last week. There’s no qualifier necessary for Bieber. … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga’s “Telephone”: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Lady Gaga.*  Two words synonymous with “Understated songwriting.” Tackling the subtleties of the work of a performer with a proverbial finger on the very pulse of popular culture can modestly be described as daunting.  Yet, that’s what we’ve attempted. The … Continue reading →

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Miley Cyrus: A Narrative Lyrical Analysis

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Tom Garrett

Due to the multi-layered and largely cryptic messages used by musical sensation Miley Cyrus* in her compositions, I’ve decided to provide a Rosetta-Stone-esque primer for one of her songs: “Party in the U.S.A.”   This thought-provoking piece has had me … Continue reading →

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