Songs are poetry?

Do you realize that song lyrics are actually poetry set to music?  What are your favorite song lyrics?  Bring a copy of them into class to share.  If you have a copy of the song on your iPod or on a CD bring it to class to share.

I personally, enjoy the song, "If I Die Young," by The Band Perry.  I immediately realized that they had taken their idea from another poem that I love, "The Lady of Shalott," by the famous poet, Alfred Lord Tennyson.  When I watched their music video, sure enough, at the end of the video, they showed that poem!  You can check it out in this youtube video here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NJqUN9TClM

For homework, answer the following questions about the song lyrics you chose (type) and don't forget to bring the lyrics and your answers to class.

1. What is the name of the song?  Who is the artist who wrote/performed it?
2.  What are your favorite lines from the song?  Why?
3.  Do you like the way the lyrics are performed by the artist or would you perform the lines in a different way?  Using different instruments?  Explain.

EXTRA CREDIT:    WATCH THE VIDEO (IF I DIE YOUNG) AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK IT MEANS?  WHAT IS THE THEME?  YOUR ANSWER SHOULD BE A COMMENT ON THIS POST.