... the morally sound life as it was (musically, politically, and the way people thought in general). The Miss America Pageant and apple pie were (and sometimes still are) associated with classic American life/lifestyle; hence, "Bye bye Miss American Pie." Symbolism, metaphors, and repetition are represented throughout the entire refrain. In the lyrics, "Drove my Chevy to the levee, but the ... "Eight Miles High." Also, in the fourth line, there is more use of homophones. "It landed foul on the grass" can be looked at as "fowl," meaning The Byrds/birds. (Note; in the hard copy version I rec...

• Word Count: 2255
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: High School