Psycho lyrics analysis
psycho by Ganksta NIP one page
What is the genre of the music/song? Is it considered to be from a subgenre of one of music’s primary genres, and if so what subgenre does it belong to? Would you
expect violent lyrics from songs in this genre?
How explicit is the violent content? Are there any specific violent themes that are communicated through the lyrics? If so, what are the themes?
Presumably this song comes from an album that has been given a “Parental Advisory – Explicit Lyrics” label by the Recording Industry Association of America. Based
simply on the lyrics of the song you have chosen do you believe such a label is warranted? What age do you believe would be most appropriate for someone who wants to
listen to this song?
What is the potential here for a listener to be primed?(priming= words related to aggression can cause people to have aggressive thoughts and perceptions) Briefly
describe what could happen with repeated exposure to this song and others like it (in terms of priming).
