McCartney’s use of characterization reveals underlying elements of the speaker and his love interest. The characterization enhances the background of the two people in love, adding to the anticipation of their reunion. Confidently, McCartney reveals, “I know she knows, but won’t you please, if you see my girl just tell her I miss her smile”. The love between the two is obviously very strong, but he still wants to reinforce his devotion to her.
By using hyperbole, McCartney develops the love story of the man and woman separated by distance. The exaggeration of the longing for his loved one increases the bond between the two. As he waits for the day when he can again be with her; he’s “counting the minutes, gonna see her in a little while”. He repeatedly uses hyperbole to convey his “indescribable” love for his love interest.
The tone of the song is affectionate, directed towards the speaker’s love for the woman in his life. He continually expresses praise for his loved one and refuses to let anything to get in the way of their love. McCartney expands on his feelings, saying “she’s the one thing that I could never live without”. He utilizes this loving tone to reinforce their unwavering love for each other.
While creating visual and auditory diversity with his interchanging points of view, Jesse McCartney conveys the durability of love in “Tell Her” through subtle characterization, devoted hyperbole, and affectionate tone continuously throughout the song.
I love Jesse McCartney, good analysis and deep though of the song.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you explain everything, it is like your the song writer and know more infomation about the song then anyone. It really shows that you hear this song a lot, and can relate.
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