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Song Lyrics Metaphor

Description: Test your knowledge of metaphors used in popular song lyrics.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which song contains the metaphor "I'm a shooting star leaping through the sky"?

  1. Rocket Man

  2. Bohemian Rhapsody

  3. Stairway to Heaven


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Rocket Man" by Elton John uses the metaphor of a shooting star to represent the singer's journey through life.

In the song "Like a Rolling Stone", what does the line "How does it feel, how does it feel? To be on your own, with no direction home" metaphorically represent?

  1. Feeling lost and alone

  2. Being independent and free

  3. Experiencing a sense of nostalgia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan uses the metaphor of being on your own with no direction home to represent the feeling of being lost and alone in the world.

Which song contains the metaphor "I'm a bird, I'm a plane, I'm Superman"?

  1. I Will Survive

  2. Thriller

  3. Superstition


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The song "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder uses the metaphor of being a bird, a plane, and Superman to represent the singer's extraordinary abilities.

In the song "Imagine", what does the line "Imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try" metaphorically represent?

  1. A world without religion

  2. A world without war

  3. A world without suffering


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Imagine" by John Lennon uses the metaphor of imagining a world without heaven to represent a world without religion.

Which song contains the metaphor "I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world"?

  1. Baby One More Time

  2. Oops!... I Did It Again

  3. Stronger


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The song "Barbie Girl" by Aqua uses the metaphor of being a Barbie girl in a Barbie world to represent the singer's carefree and materialistic lifestyle.

In the song "Bohemian Rhapsody", what does the line "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" metaphorically represent?

  1. The struggle between reality and illusion

  2. The search for meaning in life

  3. The experience of love and loss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen uses the metaphor of questioning whether something is real or just a fantasy to represent the struggle between reality and illusion.

Which song contains the metaphor "I'm a survivor, I'm not gon' give up, I'm gon' keep on fighting"?

  1. I Will Survive

  2. We Are the Champions

  3. Don't Stop Believin'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor uses the metaphor of being a survivor to represent the singer's determination to overcome adversity.

In the song "Stairway to Heaven", what does the line "There's a lady who's sure, all that glitters is gold" metaphorically represent?

  1. The pursuit of material wealth

  2. The search for true love

  3. The experience of heartbreak


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin uses the metaphor of a lady who believes that all that glitters is gold to represent the pursuit of material wealth.

Which song contains the metaphor "I'm a little bit country, I'm a little bit rock 'n' roll"?

  1. Achy Breaky Heart

  2. Friends in Low Places

  3. Boot Scootin' Boogie


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus uses the metaphor of being a little bit country and a little bit rock 'n' roll to represent the singer's diverse musical influences.

In the song "We Are the World", what does the line "We are the world, we are the children" metaphorically represent?

  1. Global unity and solidarity

  2. The power of love and compassion

  3. The importance of peace and understanding


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "We Are the World" by USA for Africa uses the metaphor of being the world and the children to represent global unity and solidarity.

Which song contains the metaphor "I'm a G6, I'm a G6, I'm a G6"?

  1. California Gurls

  2. Tik Tok

  3. Party Rock Anthem


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "California Gurls" by Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg uses the metaphor of being a G6 to represent the singer's high status and desirability.

In the song "Dancing Queen", what does the line "Young and sweet, only seventeen" metaphorically represent?

  1. The innocence and beauty of youth

  2. The excitement and energy of young love

  3. The freedom and independence of being young


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Dancing Queen" by ABBA uses the metaphor of being young and sweet, only seventeen to represent the innocence and beauty of youth.

Which song contains the metaphor "I'm a Barbie girl, in a Barbie world"?

  1. Baby One More Time

  2. Oops!... I Did It Again

  3. Stronger


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The song "Barbie Girl" by Aqua uses the metaphor of being a Barbie girl in a Barbie world to represent the singer's carefree and materialistic lifestyle.

In the song "Bohemian Rhapsody", what does the line "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" metaphorically represent?

  1. The struggle between reality and illusion

  2. The search for meaning in life

  3. The experience of love and loss


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen uses the metaphor of questioning whether something is real or just a fantasy to represent the struggle between reality and illusion.

Which song contains the metaphor "I'm a survivor, I'm not gon' give up, I'm gon' keep on fighting"?

  1. I Will Survive

  2. We Are the Champions

  3. Don't Stop Believin'


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The song "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor uses the metaphor of being a survivor to represent the singer's determination to overcome adversity.

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