Love Song ◎ [ QUICK ]

: Using present-tense verbs carries the listener through the emotion as it happens [1].

: Most successful pop love songs use "I" and "you" (direct address) to create immediate intimacy between the artist and listener [1, 2]. Love song

Uses long, held notes to musically demonstrate dedication [7, 30]. "Something" Focuses on specific attributes ("the way she moves") [21]. Bruno Mars "Just the Way You Are" : Using present-tense verbs carries the listener through

Written as a literal wedding present; simple, earnest declaration [29]. "I Will Always Love You" 2]. Uses long