If they can't understand it, how can they reach me?"-mean for anyone trying to help eliminate gangs? What does the line-"They say I've got to learn, but no one's here to teach me. What socio-economic conditions are breeding grounds for gangs? How can communities make changes to discourage gangs? What else changes about the song in the chorus? He sings "they" instead of "I." This is a quote from Stevie Wonder's "Pastime Paradise." Why would Coolio choose this song and artist to quote? What is the purpose of the choir in the background? When does the choir sing? Chorus. What arguments does this group use against gangs? What keeps gang members from changing? How does knowing that enhance your understanding of the song? Why is it called "Gangsta's Paradise"? What is paradise to a gang member? Is this song for or against gangs? Why?Ĭoolio the songwriter did make the choice not to join a gang. Why do kids join gangs? What do gangs offer their members that family, school, church, and other communities don't? Why do so many kids go for being in gangs if it's so dangerous? Do they feel like they have a choice? What does he say is the danger of being in a gang? Won't live to be 24.
(1) pride of gang member (2) trapped, only way out is death (3) no one is paying attention What is the mood of each verse? How does the singer's attitude change from one verse to the next?
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