... songs whether it is obvious or not. All of Matthews's lyrics reflect how he is feeling as opposed to the typical pop artist such as Nelly, N'sync, and Puff Daddy whose intent seems to sing only about various fads such as cell phones and fast cars. Matthews ... " (7-8), shows the poetic metaphors Dave uses in his lyrics to captivate his audience and take them on a musical journey. To say I get lost in Dave Mathews's music is an understatement. In "Rapunzel", a catchy song about love, Dave expresses himself in a very clever way: For you I would crawl. Through the darkest dungeon. Climb ......

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• Grade Level: High School