1. Style of Sound
Instruments: guitars, drums, voice, clapping
Tempo/Pace: fast guitar playing, steady drums, varying tempos
Rhythm/Beat: drums and guitars are the main beat, voice adding
rhythm
Voice: male voice, quite deep
Overall mood created by the above: cheerful musical sound, dark at
times when just drums/clapping/voice
Narratives
Is there a lyrical narrative or musical narrative - why may this be?
-Musical narrative – happy feeling, but can be dark at times when just
clapping or ‘electronic’ sound of guitars – suggesting dark times in love
-Lyrical narrative – being scared about falling in love, falling in love and
being hurt, getting back up after this whirlwind
Is it a happy or sad narrative?
-Happy beat but with an almost sad narrative – “there goes my baby”,
describing love as “crazy”
Is the narrative easy to understand or complex?
-Easy, repetitive words stand out which are the main themes
-“Love” “crazy little thing called love” “there goes my baby”
What are some of the main themes?
-Love
-Relationships
-Heartbreak
Is there a message the song is trying to get across - what is it?
-Love is complicated, but if it knocks you down, just get back up
-“I gotta be cool, relaxed…get on my tracks, get back…”
-“This thing called love, I just can’t handle it…I ain’t ready”
Motives and Themes
Is there any recurring themes - what are they?
-Love – repetition of the word “love” and “crazy little thing called love”
-“There goes my baby” – relationships

2. What is the main message or teaching it is trying to make?
-Love isn’t easy and make sure you’re up for it completely before looking
for it
Why have they produced a song with this message?
-Human nature to fall in love – connects with people all over the world
-Common for people to be scared about falling in love and/or being hurt
Is the message created by the themes obvious or complex?
-Obvious repetition of lyrics such as “love” and “crazy little thing called
love”