singh song!

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    • Written by Daljit Nagra about the experiences of a first gen immigrant & the struggles faced by their children.
    • Written phonetically with an accent to celebrate Indian culture & break stereotypes.
    • Written as a song, including a chorus which is repeated twice.
    • No rhyme scheme, but rhymes which are included are very lyrical.
    • Inconsistent rhyme scheme showing unconventional behaviour.
    • "in di worst Indian shop on di whole Indian road"
    • "in di worst Indian shop on di whole Indian road"

      Doesn't care for complaints as he's only focused on love.
      Similar to that of a chorus.
      'worst' & 'whole' are superlative.
    • "my bride"

      Repeated, showing his obsession & thoughts revolving around his lover.
    • "and she wear a tartan sari"

      Shows the mixture of cultures they experience being second gen immigrants.
    • "Is half di cost ov yoo baby"

      Compares her to the moon, making it almost like a sonnet as there is a reference to nature.
    • Comparable to:
      • Sonnet 29
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