Music Poetry

Poetry is used to convey experiences that one would not normally have in their life. Some songs fulfill the same function as poetry. One song that I believe could be defended as poetry is "The Kids Aren't Alright" by The Offspring. The main experience that this song is trying to convey is that of poverty and the hopelessness that it can instill in those in it. In the beginning of the song it says

When we were young the future was so bright
 The old neighborhood was so alive

 This is meant to show the initial hopefulness of the people living their. In addition, the portrayal of the neighborhood as "alive" further shows the initial hope of those living in such awful conditions. Later in the song they say

Now the neighborhood is cracked and torn
The kids are grown up but their lives are worn

This is mean to show the hopelessness that living in poverty can cause a person to feel towards life. This song is trying to illuminate the very big problem in the US: the problem of people living in poverty who can't escape no matter what.