Artist: Slant 6
Song: What Kind of Monster Are You? Lyrics
Overview:
This analysis explores female-fronted punk/alternative rock bands and how their top song expresses emotions. I will be using The Sex-Role Perspective to examine what it means to be a woman according to women in a male-dominated genre. To best explore the Sex-Role Perspective, my analysis will consist of highlighting emotions that fall under stereotypically female and counter-stereotypical emotions pulled from Hyde (1995, p. 134).
Stereotypical emotions conveyed:
“I’m really scared, because…”
- helplessness
Contersterotypical emotions conveyed:
“Why are you creeping up behind me?”
- Confrontational
“Don’t look at me that way”
- Assertive
Conclusion:
This song looks into trying to understand someone’s real intentions are and realizing that they are not who they said they were. Looking at someone and seeing that they are a “monster” is an underlying theme in unhealthy relationships. In my personal experience, it’s a very feminine experience to slowly realize red flags and uncover the “monster.”
Shared by: Zoe Green
Image Credit: https://pleasekillme.com/slant-6/