Duong Nguyen Ngoc Nga

Ms.Flora

ENG3U

Comparision between two songs"Big yellow taxi"by Joni Mitchell and "In the Ghetto" by Elvis
Presley

Two songs wants to send a message to everyone on the topic of the importance of the harsh outside
society.In this song"Big yellow taxi"Joni Mitchell highlights about environmental concerns.In"Big yellow
taxi"Michell sings"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot".This song paints a picture of the theme
of urbanization and its strong impact on the surrounding environment, expressing the loss and damage to
nature.Michell comparing a beautiful natural space to a parking lot, emphasize the destruction of
nature."In the Ghetto" by Elvis Presley remind us of message poverty is extremely powerful, and has a
great impact on individuals. In" In the Ghetto" Elvis sings "And his mama cries".This song highlights the
sadness and difficulties faced by people who are stuck in poverty and facing difficulties thing around
them. Elvis used words that evoked the characters' genuine emotions along with empathy, showing us the
pitiful situation. Both songs "Big yellow taxi" and "In the Ghetto" use vivid, unique images to convey to
listeners about social scenes. Sending people images to warn against environmental destruction, but in
addition, the following song also plays a role in depicting poverty brutal violence.In two songs, it creates
a means to evaluate and reflect the society out there. Besides, both authors use metaphors, hyperbole to
bring out the attractive nature of social issues.Bringing good songs that have their own meaning to
everyone in terms of music and attraction literally attractive.Although both songs similarities in
emphasizing social commentary on important issues, there are also many differences in musical style that
create a distinct colour for both.