"Umbrella" by Rihanna feat. Jay-Z- Lyrics
"Under my umbrella"- a form of protection
"Under my umbrella" is repeated constantly through out the entire song. I think the umbrella symbolizes a form of protection. When saying "Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever" I think Rihanna is trying to say she's there for you through thick and thin. For one, sunshine is usually bright and happy with no worries. Nothing is wrong, and everything is going right. When the rain gets in the way, there is usually a struggle or obstacle to get by, but with the umbrella, their relationship will stay constant and loyal. "Come in to me" for protection when the rain is pouring so you can be safe, and that person can depend on her.
"Let it rain, I hydroplane into fame"
"You know me, in anticipation for precipitation"- internal rhymes
"Under my umbrella (ella ella ay ay ay)"- Assonance/alliteration
The internal rhymes are making the the song more upbeat and rhythmic. Jay-Z is making it sound like there is a reason for him to be protected with the internal rhymes. He seems as if he expects the rain and with the rhymes, he's making it sound like he's happy and so it's actually meaningful for him to go under the umbrella. The assonance/alliteration is making the song smooth. Repeated, flowy smoothness. The vowels repeating are welcoming because you just want to join in saying them because of the sound and how much it repeats. They are giving more reason for someone to go under the umbrella (um-buh-rella[how Rihanna sings it]).
Hey Porscha! You noticed some interesting things in here. Particularly how the assonance affects the sound of the song. Even sounds that aren't really words can make a difference. Nice!
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