“Lost Ones” by J. Cole
To begin with, once thoroughly
listening to the song, I came to a brief description. J. Cole confronts the
challenges young adults are faced with when an accidental pregnancy occurs. In this
song, J. Cole acts as the boyfriend who impregnates a woman, presumably his
beloved girlfriend. J. Cole describes this argument that is common amongst
young couples when the female in the relationship gets pregnant unplanned. It is
easier for the guy to resort to abortion since he won’t be enduring the surgery
and emotions afterwards. The woman, on the other hand, argues that he doesn’t hold
the gift or power to decide to take a life away or even suggest so. She isn’t understanding
how he could dare back away from the situation considering the conversations
they previously held about his father being absent. This song is definitely
intended for couples who come across this same situation and don’t know what to
do. The way J. Cole expresses this is by informing the listeners of both sides
of the argument being made.
The rhyme scheme in the lyrics isn’t
specific, it varies throughout the song. However, he ends groups of sentences
rhyming or with the same word. He uses literary devices such as similes,
point-of-view, irony, and allegory. This song is very successful in getting the
point across to the listeners. I appreciate how he fairly and accurately
explores both sides of the fight. J. Cole states why either sides could be
favorable by both men and women. I really enjoy this song because of how
truthful and relevant it is. In present day, this struggle of rather to keep
the baby, get married, separate, or work through is always prevalent, or
common. This song could open minds and positively encourage someone in the
struggle and help them overcome it. Though I haven’t had to deal with this
personally, this song still teaches me how to could be avoided and dealt with.
No comments:
Post a Comment