Dirty Harry

"Dirty Harry"
Gorillaz Song

Questions About the Text: What is the author's mindset when reciting this poem? What is he referring to when he says "cos all I do is dance"? Who is the author referring to when he says "seems like everybody's out to test ya"?

Personal Response: This poem uses many symbols to create their main focal point. The author references to fighting by using the words "I need a gun to keep myself among" (line 1) which is referencing that he constantly needs protection anytime he steps outside. Also the whole song seems like it is written in a sarcastic mood. Although, many of the sentences are also much deeper than their face value if the reader looks deeper into the meaning.

Overall thoughts: I thought that the song itself was really somewhat weird, but when we started breaking it down and looking at the symbols and certain things that were being referenced  I started thinking it was a bit more normal. I mean, it was still kind of different, but I respected the song more, after I learned more about it. The poem itself was a well written piece of work and I really liked how things were addressed. I thought that it was very interesting.