「 ✦ 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐠 ✦ 」

 

SONG CHAPTER 9

𖦹 PART 1 ⭑.ᐟ

Activity 3 (Do the practice 8 (page 16-17) and part D (page 18-19) from the module below!)

Practice 8: Find some differences from the song ‘Hero” and ‘ Skyscraper’

Practice 9: Read each sentence. Choose the correct synonym of the italic word

1. If you look inside your heart, you don’t have to be afraid.

A. Fearful
B. Brave
C. Fearless
D. Unworried
E. Coward

2. You know that you can survive.

A. Rest
B. Discontinue
C. Stay alive
D. Bring into an end
E. Keep

3. No one reaches out a hand.

A. Gives help
B. Needs help
C. Rejects help
D. Asks for help
E. Wants help

4. You can find love if you search within yourself
A. Come
B. Find
C. See
D. Keep
E. Look

5. And you cast your fears aside.
A. Stop
B. Look
C. Hide
D. Remove
E. Miss

Practice 10 : Fill in the blanks. Use the words in the box to complete the sentece

1. Selfishness strangles the growth of friendship among us in this class.
2. We will always remember the joys and sorrows that we have shared together during our community service helping the victim of the landslide.
3. My idea of bliss is lying on a reclining seat under a shady tree reading a good book surrounded by children who are reading their own books too.
4. The disaster has left nothing but the clothes that we are wearing. We are dread our future but optimistic because we will always help each other in difficult time like this
5. The orange glow of the sunset at the beach is so mesmerizing that I cannot stop feeling grateful for having amazingly beautiful country as my homeland.

Practice 11 : Read the song “hero” again and put ‘T’ if the sentence is true and ‘F’ if the sentence is false.

a. You will find a hero for your self if you search it with your heart. T

b. Knowing what you are as a fearful thing. F

c. Your sorrow will be gone by itself, so you do not need to care about it. T

d. A hero comes along with the power to keep you strong to carry on in facing hard times. T

e. Don’t get scared to face hard times in your life. T

f. You need to rely on other’s love. F

g. You can survive because you have tears and hope. F

h. When you feel like our hope is gone, do not let you lose it, but you have to keep it with you. T

i. A long road refers to a long journey in one’s life. T

j. Do not feel alone facing the world because you carry love within yourself. T

Activity 4 (Watch the video and read the lyric below carefully!)

Answer the questions below!
PART 1

1. What is the song about? The song is about unity, peace and equality . It also tells about giving love to make this world better and to provide life to children.
2. What is the purpose of this song? To persuade everyone to cooperate to make better world by treating each other
3. What is the moral lesson of the song? We should treat others equally with no discrimination, we as a human being should unite and make this world be a better place, a better world by stopping the hate, wars, bombing and all the killings that break us apart.
4. What is the singer’s hope through this song? He wanted to change the world as a better place for all. Treat other peole equally in peace and harmony. Stop wars and provide a better place for children as young generation.
5. What emotions/feelings are in this song? Love, strong, caring, joyful, sorrow, happy.

PART 2
1. What does the title describe? What does the composer compare the world with? The title describes that the world is sick, plagued with many problems and the song invites us to cure the sickness or solve world problems. The composer compares the world with a person or human being who is sick.

2. How does the composer describe the world that we live in now? Mention some phrases from the lyrics that can support your answer. The world has or is plagued with many problems.  The lyrics that shows theproblems are, for instance:

- There are people dying.

- Then why do you keep strangling life, wound this earth, and crucify its soul.

3. What dream does the singer have about this world? Quote some phrases from the lyrics. The singer or the composer dreams of a world that is peaceful, with people lovin and helping each other; the world in which all people are happy.

Some phrases that show that:

- In this place you will feel there is no hurt or sorrow

- This place could be much brighter than tomorrow (brighter symbolizes a good, happy, and successful life)

- In this bliss we cannot feel fear or dread.

- And the world we once believed in

4. How can the dream be realized? Show the lines that tells so. will shine again in grace. Caring about, loving, and helping other people, making a little space and the world a better place for all are ways to realize the dream.

Some lines show that:

- If you care enough for the living, make a little space, make a better place. (Make a little space can mean giving chances to other people to do good things for them)

- Love is strong. It only cares for joyful giving. If we try (to give something that makes other people happy) we shall see (that) in this bliss we cannot feel fear or dread.

5. What is one thing that can solve problems in this world? Love in our heart (read the first line and the lines following that -> the first stanza).

6. What do you understand about these lines: “make a little space" make a little space make a better place ... -> Make a little space and make a better place (for other people) can be in the form of giving help, doing good deed, or having good intention, etc”

PART 2

Choose 1 song that you like best.  Attach the lyric and the video clip in your blog. Write a little bit about the meaning of the song and why you chose the song (what the meaning of the song for you)

The song "Duvet" by the band Bôa, which served as the opening theme song for the anime Serial Experiments Lain, depicts disappointment and betrayal in a relationship. The lyrics describe a woman who feels deceived by someone she trusted and cared for. The song also highlights the feelings of heartache and loss that arise when one partner feels abandoned.

I chose the song Duvet by Bôa because of its deep emotional resonance and hauntingly beautiful melody. The lyrics explore themes of identity, vulnerability, and emotional conflict, which many listeners can relate to. Its unique blend of alternative rock and soft vocals creates a melancholic yet captivating atmosphere. Additionally, the song gained recognition through the anime Serial Experiments Lain, enhancing its cultural and emotional impact.