Blackbird

blackbird- black people as a whole
broken wings- the hardships they went through in the past
light of the dark black night- hope for a brighter future

This song was a symbol for desegregation going on at the time. It makes sense for the African Americans to be represented as a BLACKbird. The song tells the blackbird to take his broken wings, which could be the historical hardships they went through as a race, and learn how to fly. The blackbird flies into the light of the dark black night. This could be a symbol for hope in a seemingly hopeless place.

The Avent Brothers "Shame"

The subject of the song is a man wanting a second chance with his lover because he has realized what he was doing wrong. The tone of the song is regretful. The feeling of regret would mean that someone feels wrong from what they've done in the past. The writer uses the word "guilt" which has a connotation of feeling remorse for what they have previously done. Regretful can also show that the person feels responsible for their wrong doings. "Blame" was used by the writer. This shows they are blaming their self for what happened and are taking up for their actions and mistakes. Regretful can be represented by being ashamed. "Boatloads of shame" was used by the writer. This shows that they are not proud and are ashamed of what they have done, supporting that the tone is regretful.