Song Analysis Worksheet
Song Analysis Worksheet
Directions: Using this sheet as your guide, analyze the lyrics for deeper meaning.
Title of Song
Artist
Classmate’s Name (who added the
song in the playlist; contributor)
Speaker
What character traits would you
give to the speaker in the song?
Point of View
Who’s telling the story? 1st
person, 2nd person, 3rd person?
Subject/Topic
What is the song mainly about?
Mood
What is the mood of the song?
How does it make you feel?
Musicality: Listen…
Does the music part of the song
match the mood? Explain.
Conflict:
What’s the problem in the song?
Can you relate to the problem in
your own life?
Symbols/Metaphors:
Are there any symbols or
metaphors in the song? What
do they represent?
Theme: (i.e. friendship, hope, love,
loss, growing up, family,
overcoming challenges etc.)
What do you think this song is
saying about life or love? Is
there something to be learned?
Evidence of Theme:
On your copy of the song,
HIGHLIGHT words/phrases that
support the theme you have
chosen. Then list these
words/phrases.
Now go back and reread the title. Is
there more meaning to it now? Explain.