Throughout the song, we see that the subject of domestic violence is addressed through the fact that the lyrics portray the difficult situation that women who suffer domestic violence have to go through. ... In the song "Human" Perri says, "Just a little human" (line 36) here we can see that the victim starts seeing themselves through the eyes of the abuser who doesn't value her; she is feeling broken and humiliated. ... Then he would hit me" This can be seen through these lyrics, "Your words in my head, and knives in my heart" (line 12). ... Barbara...

• Word Count: 2949
• Approx Pages: 12
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The feeling of entrapment, emphasized by the confinement of the sub, and a struggle to survive is easily translated and understood by anyone. ... This gives the audience the feeling of being both self, and self reflective. ... The audiences identifies with him in a moment of drunken confusion. ... As they belt out the last lyrics of the song, the camera cuts to a shot of the Captain and the seasoned veteran Thomsen at the bar. ...

• Word Count: 2941
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

When Ville was asked his feedback on HIM's cover of "Wicked Games" he said, "I could relate to the mood in that song, it contains that same kind of melancholy feeling that you can find in our music. ... The most incredible aspect of the album was Ville's lyrics and his indescribable voice that told the authenticity about how dark love really is; Ville's voice, with the help of the other band members, brought about an imminent change in music in general. ...

• Word Count: 2679
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School