The songs "Home" and "It's Not Over" by Daughtry are similar in terms of
instruments used, but differ in terms of structure, tempo, and intended
audience. Both songs are dominated by the underlying guitar player, and
also use drum beats at critical junctures to transition from section to
section. However, "It's Not Over" reaches its chorus more quickly than
"Home", has a noticeably quicker beat, and also contains lyrics that seem
to be more intended for a failing relationship than a return to one's
home. Daughtry contrasts his two songs in this fashion to illustrate how
different songs prove more effective in certain situations, and also how
it is necessary for artists to not become one dimensional in their work.
The variances between "It's Not Over" and "Home" reinforce Chris
Daughtry's underlying creative intent behind his songwriting, and serve to
verify his status as an artist with a diversified song portfolio.
A blog for the students in Ben Lempert and Tung-Hui Hu's Rhetoric 1B class, "Figures of America," UC Berkeley, Spring 2009
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