An Analysis and Critique of the Linguistic Features of “Slaughterhouse” and “So What”

Milestone Three: ANALYSIS AND CRITIQUE OF INLFUENCES ON USE OF LANGUAGE

3.1 CHANGES

In order for P!nk’s “So What” to be as angry as Motionless In White’s “Slaughterhouse” there would have to be many changes. The main thing, making it sound less like a conversation and be more indirect. Thus, instead of typical chorus in “So What”:

So, so what?

I’m still a rock star

I got my rock moves

And I don’t need you

And guess what?

I’m having more fun

And now that we’re done

I’m gonna show you tonight

We could see:

So, so what?

See this rock star that I am

Look at my rock moves

You aren’t needed anymore

And you know what?

Fun has been gained

Since we’re done

Tonight you will see